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Environmental Checklist Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project SEPA Environmental Checklist SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project 2. Name of applicant: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Chris Guidotti San Juan Area Manager Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 3572 Olga Road Olga, WA 98279-8556 (360) 376-2326 [email protected] 4. Date checklist prepared: April 2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is anticipated to take place in Spring or Summer of 2019 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Archaeological monitoring will result in a letter 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. None known. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 17 Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project SEPA Environmental Checklist 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. San Juan County Shoreline Exemption 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 Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) has received funding to install fiber optic cable to several parks which currently do not have sufficient connectivity to operate effectively. One of the parks includes Lime Kiln State Park. At Lime Kiln State Park there is an existing utility pole with fiber optic cable located in the San Juan County right of way, just outside of the park’s entrance. As part of this project, a connection will be made from this pole to the park office. In addition, there are two residences located in the park (the historic light house keeper’s homes) and State Parks will also connect the cable to these two residences. Due to timing constraints associated with project funding, it is possible that this project will need to be conducted in two phases (see Exhibit B – Sheet 2). However, if the necessary approvals can be obtained in sufficient time, Phase 2 would not be needed. Each phase of the project will be constructed by Rock Island. More information on these two phases is provided below: Phase 1 – Approximately 1,300 feet of fiber optic cable will be installed from the existing utility pole to the park office and park residences (See Exhibit A). This cable will be installed in conduit within a trench. This trench is estimated to be two (2) feet deep and one (1) foot wide. The trench would follow the existing utility route of the park’s power, phone and water lines. However, in areas where the existing utility lines are overlain by asphalt or concrete, the proposed fiber optic cable line will be re-routed to follow the footprint of existing infrastructure (road shoulders, building footprints, etc.). The connection to the residences would be made by using directional boring to tunnel under the existing historic sidewalk. This work would take place upon the receipt of necessary permits, likely in spring or summer of 2019. Phase 2 – If Phase 1 cannot be completed before the June 30th deadline, then Rock Island (the fiber optic cable provider) will provide a temporary wireless shot. A transmitter will be attached to the existing utility pole. A receiver will then be attached to the park office. With this equipment in place a wireless signal will be transmitted to the receiver to establish connectivity. Due to Rock Island policies and challenges with consistent connectivity, this solution would be temporary until Phase 1 can be completed. If needed, this work would likely take place in May or June of 2019. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 17 Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project SEPA Environmental Checklist 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. The project is located in Lime Kiln Point State Park, 1567 Westside Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-8602, in Section 23 on Township 35 North and Range 4 West on parcels 452314001000 and 452314001000. See Exhibit B – Sheet 1 for a vicinity map. B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth 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)? The steepest slope onsite is located at the retaining wall near the existing utility pole. The slopes associated with the retaining wall are almost 100 percent. The remainder of the project site is relatively flat. 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 Natural Resources Conservation Service’s online web soil survey (access April 11, 2019) indicates that the soils consist of Rock Outcrop-Haro complex, 25-75 percent slopes and Doebay- Cady-Rock Outcrop complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No, there are no indications of unstable soils in the project area or the immediate vicinity. 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. Approximately 100 cubic yards of excavation will occur during trenching and approximately 100 cubic yards of material will be returned to the trench, totaling approximately 200 cubic yards. Excavated material will be used to fill the trench back in after installation of the cable. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 17 Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project SEPA Environmental Checklist f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes, erosion is possible when ground disturbing activities occur. To address potential erosion impacts best management practices will be implemented (see question B.1.h). g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? There will be no change in impervious surface associated with the project beyond the addition of three utility vaults (approximately 18 square feet). h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: • Excavated areas will be adequately compacted so as to prevent erosion. • Silt screens or sediment collection apparatus will be installed to prevent surface water from carrying sediment into catch basins or existing natural or man-made waterways. • Surface material of disturbed areas will be covered with weed free seeded straw to prevent surface erosion. 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. Construction activities may create some temporary vehicle/equipment exhaust and dust emissions. No emissions will be generated as a result of the project. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None proposed as no emissions will be generated as a result of the project. 3. Water a. Surface Water: 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. Yes, the project is located in the upland adjacent to Haro Strait. Portions of the project will occur within 200 feet of Haro Strait. There are no known streams, wetlands or other waterbodies in the project area. 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, portions of the proposed cable installation will occur within 200 feet of Haro Strait. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 17 Lime Kiln Fiber Optic Cable Project SEPA Environmental Checklist 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.
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