PD-17-00001 Marian Meadows Full Record with Index (2)

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Marian Meadows Rezone and Subdivision Final Environmental Impact Statement 1-1 What is an Environmental Impact Statement ? The Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires the examination and consideration of potential impacts on environmental resources when considering the approval of a project. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a document that is required when a proposal is likely to result in significant adverse impacts on the environment. The purpose of an EIS is to provide information on impacts and mitigating measures. This information is used by a decision maker to decide whether to proceed with a project, or make modifications to reduce specific impacts or deny the proposal. . CHAPTER 1 Project Summary Introduction This Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was prepared to provide information for consideration by Kittitas County in making their decisions regarding permitting of the proposed Marian Meadows development. This FEIS is intended to be more approachable for the general public. It is written in a question-and-answer format, with explanations of technical terms and various color graphics, tables, and photos to illustrate the text. The format, however, does not reduce the detail of information provided. In some cases, additional technical detail and data are provided in the appendices. This chapter (Chapter 1) summarizes the proposed project and includes a table comparing the impacts of the alternatives. Chapter 2 describes the proposal and alternatives. Chapter 3 describes existing conditions, impacts, and mitigation for each environmental element and alternative. 1 Where is the proposed project? The proposed project is located on the north side of Interstate 90 (I-90), northeast of the unincorporated community of Easton in western Kittitas County, Washington, as indicated in Figure 1-1. The general context of the area is provided in Figure 1-2. The three-dimensional flyover view in Figure 1-3 provides a perspective on the physical features of the setting and the lot layout in Alternative 1. The project site is approximately 15 miles west of the town of Cle Elum and approximately 15 miles east of the Snoqualmie Pass summit, within the Yakima River Valley, about 2 miles southeast of Kachess Lake. The site is on the lower slopes of Easton Ridge, which divides the Yakima River drainage from Domerie Creek and the Cle Elum River drainage to the east. The upper park of Domerie Creek is the City of Roslyn’s watershed for its municipal water system. The sole source of supply for the City of Roslyn is a small impoundment located approximately 5 miles from the City.