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SEPA1 Environmental Checklist
Purpose of checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or
compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact
statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer
each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an
agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply”
only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach
or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions
often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time
or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its
environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or
provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for lead agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist
is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate
threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the
completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts
of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-
projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposal.
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A. Background
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Onahama LLC Wetland and Buffer Crossing for New Bridge
2. Name of applicant:
Rob Gruye (ONAHAMA LLC)
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
2017 McNeil Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360-301-4191)
Agent Contact: Marine Surveys & Assessments (Jill Cooper, 360-385-4073)
4. Date checklist prepared:
April 5th, 2024
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Jefferson County
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Work will begin once all permits from the agencies have been obtained.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No other plans for future additions or expansions are expected.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Critical Areas Stewardship Plan (CASP) & Wetland Delineation & Rating Report.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No, currently there are no other proposals.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
CASP approval and Reasonable Economic Use Variance approval.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you
to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on
this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information
on project description.)
The proposed project is the installation of a bridge across the Category IV wetland that lies
between the Eaglemount Road and a private drive. The bridge will be located on a private, legal
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easement sixty feet wide. The purpose of the bridge is to create a connection between the
Eaglemount entrance and the private drive for the purpose of ingress and egress for Jefferson
County parcel 901193002. Parcel 901193004 is accessed by an already established private drive
that is located north of the proposed bridge and legal easement.
12.Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the
range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the
agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit
applications related to this checklist.
Jefferson County Tax Parcel # 901193004
SW ¼ Section 19, Township 29N, Range 1W
Address: The property to be accessed by the proposed bridge on parcel # 901193004 is located
at 404 Eaglemount Road, Port Townsend, Jefferson County Parcel #901193002
Jefferson County Legal Description: S19 T29 R1W GOV LOT 6
Zoning Description: CF-80 – Commercial Forest
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B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
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a. General description of the site:
Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The area where development will occur is generally flat, crossing over the wetland. The
slope immediately steepens to the west, once across the wetland.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope at the point where the bridge will be installed over the wetland is 0%
- 1%.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them, and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal
results in removing any of these soils.
The soil in the project area is mapped as Semiahmoo muck (Se) according to Jefferson
County’s parcel search and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural
Resources Conservation Service. Semiahmoo consists of deep, poorly drained soils
formed in herbaceous deposits.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If
so, describe.
No, there are no surface indications or history of unstable soils in the vicinity of the site.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected
area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Four concrete and rebar footings measuring 6’ x 6’ x 15” will be partially buried within
the wetland buffer to support the bridge.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, erosion can occur when any construction is involved. A one-foot-deep hole will be
dug for each of the four footings. However, a planting plan will be implemented to
stabilize the disturbed areas.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
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The bridge decking will be 40’ by 10’ (400 sf).
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
A planting plan will be implemented to stabilize the disturbed areas and straw wattles
will be placed between the footings and the wetland to avoid erosion from entering the
wetland.
2. Air
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a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Fuel emissions from construction equipment (i.e. crane that will be used to lift the
repurposed truck scale and put it in place).
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If
so, generally describe.
No, there should not be any off-site emissions that would affect the proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
None are proposed.
3. Water
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a. Surface:
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1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If
yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it
flows into.
There is a small Category IV wetland that is disturbed by erosion/runoff. To the east
of Eaglemount Rd. there is another larger wetland, however it is functionally and
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physically disconnected from the wetland in question, as no culverts are located
under Eaglemount Road in this location.
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes, the proposed work is the installation of a bridge over the wetland. Nothing will
be placed in the wetland, but the bridge will span over it and will be supported by
four concrete and rebar footings that will be located within the wetland buffer.
3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
The project does not propose the use of fill material within the wetland.
Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No, the project does not require surface water withdrawals or diversions.
4. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
No, this project site does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
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Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If
so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No, the proposal does not involve discharge of waste materials.
b. Ground:
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1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes?
If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate
quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater?
Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No, groundwater will not be withdrawn.
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks
or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number
of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number
of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Not applicable, no waste material is involved with this project.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will
this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Rainwater may run from the bridge into the wetland below.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Rainwater from the bridge could enter the wetland surface waters. This water could
potentially be contaminated with automobile oil, though this access is only for a
single-family residence and will not generate much traffic.
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site? If so, describe.
No drainage patterns will be affected by this project. The bridge will be suspended
over the wetland. Nothing will be placed in the wetland.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and
drainage pattern impacts, if any:
There should be minimal use on the bridge as it is only for single-family residence
ingress and egress. No measures are proposed currently.
4. Plants
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a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
☒ shrubs
☒ grass
☐ pasture
☐ crop or grain
☐ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops.
☒ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
☐ other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
No existing vegetation will be removed. All the footings will be located on a previously
disturbed Category IV wetland buffer within an existing road bed and the bridge itself
will span over the wetland.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
There will be a planting plan that includes creating a newly vegetated area of
approximately 1,600 ft2 plant coverage of diverse native plant species. This will enhance
the ecological value and function of the habitat within the critical area buffer by
reducing erosion, improved nutrient input, and creating wildlife habitat.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus
aremeniacus).
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5. Animals
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a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
• Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
• Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
• Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The following species have occurrences according to the USFWS IPaC:
• Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha taylori)
• Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)
• Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
The following species have township-level occurrences according to the WDFW PHS web
viewer:
• Residential Coastal Cutthroat (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii)
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
There are no documented migration routes on or near the site.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
Planting native vegetation will enhance the ecological value and function of the habitat
within the critical area buffer by reducing erosion and creating wildlife habitat.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
There are no invasive animal species known to be at or near the site.
6. Energy and natural resources
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a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
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Fuel will be used in the concrete truck and crane.
Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally describe.
No, it will not affect the potential use of solar energy.
What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any.
There are no energy conservation features associated with this project.
7. Environmental health
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a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,
risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this
proposal? If so, describe.
There could be a potential fuel spill from construction equipment and concrete spillage.
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past
uses.
There is no known contamination at this site from present or past uses.
2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas
transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
There are no hazardous chemicals or conditions.
3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project.
Fuel from the equipment and vehicles.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required. A spill kit will be kept readily
available in the event of a fuel leak.
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
All construction equipment will be inspected daily for leaks and any required repairs
will be completed before using equipment. An emergency spill containment kit will be
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located onsite during construction. No equipment will enter or drive across the
wetland.
All waste and debris generated by the project will be collected and removed to a legally
permitted waste disposal site.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
No noise in the area will affect the project. There may be some normal traffic noise,
but that will not have an impact on the project.
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project
on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation,
other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)?
There will be short-term noise construction associated with the project. The noise
would not exceed the allowable hours (7am- 10pm) according to JCC 8.70.050 and
WAC 173-60-040 and work will only occur during daylight hours.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None are proposed at this time since noise will be temporary.
8. Land and shoreline use
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a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The property is used as single-family residences, and the adjacent properties are either
residential or open forest land. The proposal will not affect the current land uses on
nearby or adjacent parcels. This proposal will just allow access to an easement.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance
will be converted to other uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have
not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be
converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No, the project site is not used as working farmlands or working forest lands. However,
private timber company land is located adjacent to the project site. The installation of
the bridge on a legal easement on private land will not affect the status of the nearby
timberlands.
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1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest
land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the
application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how?
No, the project will not be affected by or affect the nearby timber lands. It will
be several years before these lands are harvested again. They are all very young,
regenerating forests and when it is time for harvest, existing roads on those
lands will be utilized.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are no structures located on the easement where the bridge will be installed.
Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished.
d. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
CF-80 - Commercial Forest
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The land use designation is 8800- Designated Forest Land and 1101- Residential- MH
W/Land
f. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not applicable. This property is outside of the shoreline master program designation.
g. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
Yes, this site is classified as being within a DNR stream and a freshwater forested/shrub
wetland. However, no stream was identified during site visits, only the Category IV
wetland.
h. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
No people will reside or work in the completed project.
i. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None, the project will not displace anyone.
j. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
There are no proposed measures as this project is building a bridge across a wetland, so
no displacement will occur. The project will create access to a single-family residential
property.
k. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any.
Compliance with local and state regulations including BMP’s.
l. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
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None are proposed.
9. Housing
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing units would be provided.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing units would be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None. There will be no housing impacts associated with this project.
10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
According to the project proponent, the bottom of the bridge will be 3-feet above the
wetland.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views should be altered since there are no existing properties in the vicinity that
would aesthetically be impacted.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None are proposed currently.
11. Light and glare
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a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
No light or glare will occur because of this project.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
None, this does not apply to this project.
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None, this does not apply to this project.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
There are no proposed measures as there will be no light or glare impacts.
12. Recreation
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a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
There are no known recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No, the proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None are proposed since recreational activities should not be impacted by this project.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
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a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over
45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation
registers? If so, specifically describe.
There are no obvious or known structures or sites over 45 years old that are located at
or near the project location. This will be determined pending County review.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material
evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources.
There are no known landmarks or signs of historic use on or near the site. This will be
determined pending County review.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and
the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys,
historic maps, GIS data, etc.
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Tribes will be notified through the permit review process with Jefferson County.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may
be required.
If any important historic sites or objects are discovered during the review process
conditions will be placed in the permit to ensure that proper measures are followed to
protect and avoid impact.
14. Transportation
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a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Equipment and materials will be staged just off of Eaglemount Road on the existing
gravel driveway leading to the wetland. See vicinity map above.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so,
generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
No, the nearest transit stop is approximately 2.9 miles away from the project site on
Discovery Bay.
c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets,
pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so,
generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
The bridge will allow access to Gruye’s easement that is connected to Eaglemount Road.
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe.
No, the project will not use water, rail, or air transportation.
e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of
the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What
data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?
The bridge will allow access to Gruye’s easement that is connected to Eaglemount Road
to travel to and from their parcel. The bridge could also be utilized by individuals
accessing the parcels south of the easement. Since there are existing roads, this will not
increase the total volume of vehicular trips but will divert usage from the previously
established access for parcel 901193004, located north of the proposed bridge.
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f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural
and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No, the proposal will not interfere with or affect the movement of agricultural and
forest products on the roads or streets in the area.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None are proposed.
15. Public services
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a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so,
generally describe.
No, the bridge should not result in an increased need for public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None, there will be no impact on public services.
16. Utilities
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
There are no utilities located in the easement area.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity
which might be needed.
None. There are no proposed utilities.
C. Signature
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
17 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-
guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-15-public-services
18 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-
guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-16-utilities
19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-
guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature
ONAHAMA LLC
Signed 7/8/2024