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SEP22-0032_ChehalisBreenUGA_SEPA_Checklist SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 21 Non-Project Action: City of Chehalis Breen UGA Expansion 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: 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 21 A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: City of Chehalis Breen UGA Expansion 2. Name of applicant: Lee Napier, Director of Community Development, Lewis County 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 2025 NE Kresky Avenue Chehalis, WA 98532 4. Date checklist prepared: August 12, 2022 5. Agency requesting checklist: Lewis County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) Public Hearing: anticipated November 8, 2022 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The amendment is to the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan map. Should the amendment be adopted, it is anticipated that within the 20-year planning horizon the City of Chehalis will annex the area and the property owners will develop at urban densities and meeting the city’s zoning code and regulations. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. The City of Chehalis proposal (February 1, 2022) included a list and maps of environmental constraints that exist on the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 21 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. The 60 day notice to adopt has been submitted to the Department of Commerce; along with a request for expedited review. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The proposed amendments will require a public hearing before and adoption by BOCC. 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.) This is a non-project action. The City of Chehalis has requested an expansion of their Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundary to accommodate the 2040 population forecast of 11,230 people. The site is 109.8 acres, consisting of one parcel 017904002002, bound on the north by Hamilton Road and east by Interstate 5. The intended future land use of the site is mixed commercial and residential use, including multi-family residential. 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. Parcels 017904002002. The perimeter streets are Hamilton Road and Interstate 5. See Map 1. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 21 Map 1: Chehalis Breen UGA Expansion Area B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? See Map 2 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 21 Map 2: Chehalis Breen UGA Expansion Area – Critical Areas 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. Loam, silt loam, sandy loam, clay, clay loam and silty clay d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 21 This is a non-project action that includes no proposed filling, excavation or grading. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No erosion will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? No creation of impervious surfaces will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No erosion will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 2. Air [help] 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. No emission will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No off-site emissions or odors will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: No measure to control emisions are related to this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 21 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. Please see Map 2. Streams and wetlands are not named. The Newaukum River flows through the site. 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. No work over, in or adjacent to surface waters will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications, including meeting the City of Chehalis Critical Areas Ordinance or Shoreline Master Program. 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. No fill or dredging will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawals or diversions will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes, please see Map 2. The City of Chehalis proposes to apply a conservation easement to the 100-year floodplain at the time of UGA expansion. 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. No surface discharge of waste materials will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. b. Ground Water: [help] 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 21 No groundwater withdrawals will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 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. No waste material will be discharged to the ground as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 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. No water runoff will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No water runoff will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No water runoff will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: No water runoff will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __X__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __X__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other __X__shrubs SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 21 __X__grass __X__pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. __X__wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __X__water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? No vegetation removal will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Uknown. A list of rare plants that occur in Lewis County is available in the Washington Natural Heritage Information System List of Known Occurrences of Rare Plants in Washington. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: No landscaping is proposed with this non-project action. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Uknown. The Lewis County Noxious Weed List inclues a list of all weeds and invasive species in Lewis County. 5. Animals [help] 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. Uknown. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The known threatened and endangered species that are present in Lewis County are presented on the Washington State Priorty Habitat and Species List and webmap. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Lewis County is part of the Pacific Flyway. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 21 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: There are no proposed measure to preserve or ehnace wildife as a direct result of this non-project action. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. Uknown. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] 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. There is no energy needs associated with this non-project action. Potential project-related energy needs and sources will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Unknown. There is no proposed development or structures associated with this non-project action. 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: There is no energy needs associated with this non-project action. Potential project-related energy conservation will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 7. Environmental Health [help] 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. No environmental health hazards will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Unknown. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 21 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. Unknown. 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. No toxic or hazardous chemical storage, use or production will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are anticipated to be necessary as a direct result of this non-project action. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: No environmental health hazards will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts and mitigaction measures will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There is no existing noise that may impact this non-project action. 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. No noise will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: No noise will occur as a direct result of this non-project action. Potential project-related impacts and mitigaction measures will be evaluated as part of future permit applications. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 21 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. Current use is Rural Development District 20 (RDD-20) with a minimum allowed lot size of 20 acres. The current use is agricultural. This non-project action will have no impacts on nearby or adjacent properties. 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? The property has not been designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial signficance. Approximately 100 acres will be converted to nonfarm use. 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: This non-project action will have no impacts on nearby or adjacent properties. c. Describe any structures on the site. There is a single family residence and out buildings. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? There will be no structures demolished as part of this non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Rural Development District 20 (RDD-20). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Other Rural Residential. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Rural or Urban Conservancy h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 21 Yes, please see Map 2. There are streams, wetlands and floodplain located on the property. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. This is a non-project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. This is a non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: There are no measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts associated with this non-project action. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including land use and zoning. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: There are no agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. There is no housing associated with this non-project action. If the non-project action is approved and if the city annexes the properites and applies urban zoning, the anticipate housing capacity is 456 new units. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. There is no development associated with this non-project and it is uknown if the existing house would be eliminated during future development. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 21 There are no measure to reduce or control housing impacts with this non-project action. 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? No buildings will be constructed as part of this non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views will be directly impacted as part of this non-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. There are no aesthetic impacts of this non-project action. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? No light or glare is anticipated as a result of this non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No light or glare is anticipated as a result of this non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. This non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: No light or glare is anticipated as a result of this non-project action. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Unknown. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No recreation uses will be displaced as a direct result of this non-project action. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 21 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. No recreation uses will be displaced as a direct result of this non-project action. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] 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. Unknown. 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. Unknown. 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. As part of future permit applications, SEPA may be required. 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. No proposed measures to avoid, minimize or compensate for loss of resources are part of this of this non-project action. As part of future permit applications, SEPA may be required. 14. Transportation [help] 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. The perimeter streets are Hamilton Road and Interstate 5. See Map 1. 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? The site is not served by transit. There are no nearby transit stops. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 21 c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? No parking will be proposed or eliminated as part of this non-project action. 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). This non-project action will not require any improvements to existing roads, streets, state highways, pedestrian trails or bicycle facilities. Future projects may require transportation improvements and potential impacts will be evaluated at the time of project application. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Unknown. f. 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? No new vehicular trips are anticipated as a result of this non-project action. g. 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. The proposed non-project action is not anticipated to affect the movement of agricultural or forest products on area roads or streets. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: No measures to reduce or control transportation impacts are associated with this non-project action. Future projects will be evaluated for potential transportation impacts at the time of project application. 15. Public Services [help] 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 17 of 21 This non-project action is not anticipated to directly increase the need for public services. Future projects will likely require coordination with fire, police and schools. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. This non-project action is not anticipated to directly increase the need for public services. Future projects will be evaluated for potential impacts on public services at the time of project application. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ The proposed non-project action is not anticipated to affect on ultlities. Future projects will be evaluated for potential impacts on utilities. The City of Chehalis Breen Proposal included the following information: Water The City has identified areas within the infrastructure that will be an impediment to providing water to the Expansion area. There are two areas that need upgrading. The pump station at 18th street as well as upgrading water lines from the pump station to handle more capacity. In addition, a water main extension along Bishop Road for approximately 1,000 feet is needed. These necessary improvements are identified in the 2012 Water System Plan and the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan. The City has also captured these items in the proposed Chehalis Water System Plan that is currently being reviewed by the Washington Department of Health. The source of funding for water system upgrades will be covered through the General Fund, grants and loans, and the developers. Under extreme ideal conditions, the City’s current water treatment plant is designed to produce 4.8 million gallons per day (MGD) during extremely favorable conditions, which are determined by water flow and water quality. Typically, we draw 1.37 MGD. This leaves 3.4 MGD for growth. Sewer Lewis County Sewer District 4 currently serves this area with sewer service. They purchase capacity from the City of Chehalis to accommodate new customers. The City also performs maintenance on District 4 lines and equipment under an interlocal agreement. LCSD 4 will need to upgrade a grinder pump located on Jackson Highway just north of Yates Road. The district has had plans to perform this upgrade for several years. They have the funding to pay for the work within their current budget. At this time, the City and Lewis County Sewer District 4 are in conversations to discuss the possibility of the City absorbing the Sewer District. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 18 of 21 Chehalis Regional Water Reclamation Facility (CRWRF) has a maximum average monthly effluent water reuse discharge of 3.5 million gallons per day (MGD) during “dry weather” when the Chehalis River is below 1000 cubic feet per second on a 7-day average. The average annual flow in dry weather during 2020 was 1.36 MGD, serving 2950 households. This leaves 2.13 MGD dry weather discharge which is “1.612 MGD” before a design upgrade is required. Plans to upgrade the current system will be triggered if any of the design criteria exceed 85% for 3 consecutive months or is predicted within the next 5 years to exceed 85%, as per DOE standards. The City of Chehalis serves sewer needs throughout the City and UGA under the Chehalis, Napavine, Lewis County Sewer District #1 General Sewer Plan, 2001. This plan is slated to be updated in 2025. The City has sufficient capacity within the treatment plant to serve the Expansion area. If development triggers the need for infrastructure improvements, the developer will be responsible for paying and installing it. 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. No utilities are proposed as a part of this non-project action. C. Signature [HELP] 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. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee Mindy Brooks Position and Agency/Organization Senior Long Range Planner, Lewis County Date Submitted: August 16, 2022 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 19 of 21 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? This non-project action is an expansion to the City of Chehalis’s UGA and does not include proposed development. As a non-project action will not increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro-duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: No measures were proposed to directly avoid or reduce discharge of water, emissions to air, production, storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or the production of noise. Future development will be required to meet existing location requirements. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? This non-project action is an expansion to the City of Chehalis’s UGA and does not include proposed development. As a non-project action will not affect plants, animals, fish or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: No measures to protect or conserve plant, animal or fish life are included as part of this proposal. There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? This non-project action is an expansion to the City of Chehalis’s UGA and does not include proposed development. As a non-project action will not deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: No measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resource are part of this non-project action. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 20 of 21 This non-project action is an expansion to the City of Chehalis’s UGA and does not include proposed development. City of Chehalis proposed to apply a conservation easement to the floodplain at the time of UGA expansion. There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: City of Chehalis proposed to apply a conservation easement to the floodplain at the time of UGA expansion. There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? This non-project action is an expansion to the City of Chehalis’s UGA and does not include proposed development. City of Chehalis proposed to apply a conservation easement to the floodplain at the time of UGA expansion. There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: City of Chehalis proposed to apply a conservation easement to the floodplain at the time of UGA expansion. There is an adopted interlocal agreement between the City of Chehalis and Lewis County that describes county and city roles within the UGA including administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No likely increase on transportation or public services are anticipated from this non-project action. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Future development will be required to meet all applicable rules associated with transportation and public services and utilities. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 21 of 21 This non-project action does not conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for protection of the environment.