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20210601-West-Coast-Transport-MDNS-SignedDESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: PROPONENT: MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (SEPA) The applicant is proposing to develop the 2.6 acre site into a trucks and semi-truck sales yard and maintenance facility. A 9,200sf maintenance building and 1,800sf storage building will be constructed along with required utilities. An existing building on the site will remain and will be used as a sales office. The lot will be paved for storage of vehicles with required storm drainage improvements. The entire site will be graded, requiring approximately 1,000cy of cut and 6,000cy of fill. Perimeter landscaping will be installed along the perimeter of the property. Alexandru Sandhu / WestCoast LLC LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 320 Birch Street (Pierce County parcel no. 0420052045) City of Milton LEAD AGENCY: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c), provided the mitigation measures are conducted concurrent with the project. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. D There is no comment period for this MDNS. � This MDNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the MDNS. D This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Responsible Official: Nick Afzali Position/Title: Community Development Director Phone: (253)922-8733 (ext. 4285) Address: Date: June 1, 2021 Signature: � You may appeal this determination to: Nick Afzali At (address): Milton City Hall, 1000 Laurel St., Milton, WA 98354 No later than (date): June 15, 2021 By (method): Written statement You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the Washington State Department of Ecology to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. Page 1 of 3 City of Milton Community Development I 1000 Laurel St. Milton, WA 98354-8850 I (253) 922-8738 May 2014 1 SEPA 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: [help] 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: 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: [help] 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. A.BACKGROUND [help] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help] 2. Name of applicant: [help] 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help] 4. Date checklist prepared: [help] 5. Agency requesting checklist: [help] 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help] Westcoast Ventures, LLC Alex Sandu, 3822 108th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372 1/27/2020 City of Milton Begin construction Spring 2020, complete by Winter 2021 Westcoast Ventures Equipment Sales Yard May 2014 2 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help] 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help] 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. [help] 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [help] 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.) [help] 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. [help] B.ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help] 1.Earth a. General description of the site [help] (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help] 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. [help] No. A Phase I environmental site assessment was conducted in 2018. No evidence of recognized environmental conditions were found. A soils report for the site was completed in 2018 additional detail below. No. Clear and grade/site development permit, building permits, right-of-way permit, NPDES, septic, utility services. Project to consist of the development of the 2.6 acre site into a truck sales yard and maintenance facility. A maintenance building and storage building will be constructed along with required utility services. Lot will be paved for storage of vehicles with required storm drainage improvements. Site Address: 320 Birch Street, Milton. Section 5, T20N, R5E W.M. 33% Soils report indicates soils are silt, mapped as Kitsap silt loam. May 2014 3 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help] 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. [help] f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help] g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help] h.Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help] 2. Air 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. [help] b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help] 3.Water a. Surface Water: [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] No. Nearly the entire 2.6 acres will be graded in order to construct the sales yard requiring about 1,000 cy of cut and 6,000 cy of fill. Majority of fill will be select material for paving and storm system. Typical perimeter erosion due to clearing could occur. Standard ESC BMPs will be use to mitigate impacts. Approximately 85%. During construction, silt fence and mulching will be used to control erosion. Typical construction equipment emissions will occur. None known. None proposed. West Hylebos Creek is approximately 500 feet to the west of the site. However, only about 5% of the site drains that direction. No. None. No. May 2014 4 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. [help] 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. [help] b. Ground Water: 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 general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: 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. [help] 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. [help] 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help] 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: 4.Plants [help] a.Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help] ____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 No. No. No. None. Runoff will be generated from the paving and roofs, collected in closed conveyance system and routed to an underground detention system, through a filter cartridge treatment system, and released to ditch in I-5 to the east. Any waste material on the paving could enter the surface waters. No, the detention system will ensure that drainage conforms to required standards such that drainage patterns will not be impacted. Detention system to restrict flows to pre-developed durations. Treatment BMPs such as filter cartridges to meet water quality requirements. May 2014 5 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. 5.Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: [help] 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. [help] c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 6.Energy and natural resources 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. [help] b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] c. 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: [help] 7.Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. [help] 2 fir trees, approximately 7,000 sf of lawn, and approximately 20,000 sf of paster will be removed. None known. Perimeter landscaping and parking lot landscaping per City code will be provided. Scots Broom. None known. Site is part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds as is most of Western Washington. None. None known. Electric for heating and typical office use and maintenance of trucks. No. None proposed. Typical petroleum products for use in trucks will be onsite. May 2014 6 1)Describe any known or possible contamination at the 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. 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. 4)Describe special emergency services that might be required. 5)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b.Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. [help] 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] 8.Land and shoreline use 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. [help] 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 as a result 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? [help] 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: c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] None known. None known. Typical petroleum products for truck use and maintenance. None known. None proposed. I-5 is less than 200 feet away and other vehicle sales and maintenance uses are in the immediate vicinity that generate noise, but not to levels that would impact the proposed use. Traffic noise from trucks arriving and departing will occur during normal business hours. None proposed. Site is currently used to store primarily passenger vehicles and trailers. Proposal will not affect nearby land uses. No. No. A small building, approximately 850 sf, originally constructed as a residence is currently used as an office. 3 existing sheds will be demolished. Zoning is M-1. Light Manufacturing N/A May 2014 7 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: 9.Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. [help] b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] 10.Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? [help] b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] 11.Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help] b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] 12.Recreation No. 6 None. None. None. Proposed use is similar to existing use of site and adjacent properties. None. None. None. None. Max. height= 40 feet. Exterior building materials: metal siding. None. Perimeter landscaping as required by City code. Required yard and building lighting will be used during times of darkness. No. Existing building and traffic lighting will not affect the proposal. Lighting requirements of City code. May 2014 8 a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] 13.Historic and cultural preservation 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 located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 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. 14.Transportation 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. [help] 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? [help] c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] d. 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). [help] None. No. None. No. No. 5 parking spaces will be created. None will be eliminated. Site is accessed from Birch St. A single driveway approach from the road is proposed. No. Nearest transit stop is about 850 feet west of site on Pacific Hwy E. No. None proposed. Reviewed aerial photography and GIS maps.