DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Date of Issuance: 03/05/2026 Proponent: Johnson & Holmes 3 LLC Lead Agency: KITSAP COUNTY Location of proposal: Kitsap County; 222501-2-035-1007 Description of Proposal: The Outlook at Seabeck Preliminary Large Lot Subdivision (25-02231); Subdivide a 111-acre parcel into 22 parcels for residential development. A geotechnical analysis was conducted by Earth Solutions NW, LLC in November 2024 and provided recommendations for the soils. A critical areas assessment was conducted by Ecological Land Services in December 2024 noting the delineation of the critical areas associated with this project. This report was revised October 2025 to reflect Kitsap County's new critical areas ordinance updates. These reports identified the following critical areas: A Category IV Wetland with a 50-foot buffer A Type F stream (Little Beef Creek) with a 200-foot buffer (revised from 150') A Type N stream with a 100-foot buffer (revised from 50') An old landslide in an area of High Landslide Hazard Areas with Moderate to High Landslide Hazard Areas with Moderate to High Erosion Hazard Earth Solutions NW, LLC reviewed an area of High Erosion Hazard shown in the NW corner of the community on Kitsap Parcel Search. The report states the area is a Moderate Erosion Hazard due to slopes of 20 – 25%, glacial till type soils, and existing natural vegetation and ground cover reducing the area from high to moderate erosion hazard. SEPA Determination:The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency for consistency with KCC Title 17 Zoning, Title 19 Critical Areas, Title 22 Shoreline Master Program and Title 12 Stormwater. This information is available to the public on request. Comment Period:This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. COMMENTS: We received five public comments from neighbors who had questions about the project and input about 1) mail box and garbage can space, 2) tree retention, 3) proper sizing, traffic congestion and road maintenance of Quiet Waters Way, 4) water runoff, 5) well water sufficiency, and 6) wildlife displacement. Conditions:The project is conditioned to follow the recommendations of the associated geotechnical report per KCC Title 19.400.The proposal is conditioned to follow the recommendations of the Critical Area Report, per KCC 19.200 (wetland protection) and KCC 19.300 (stream protection) to assure no net loss of ecological functions.The proposal is conditioned with to install a 25-foot Native Vegetation Buffer (NVB) on the perimeter of the subdivision, except in the northwest portion wherein the buffer extends offsite. This requires installation and permanent maintenance of specified native vegetation. Responsible Official:Steve Heacock SEPA Coordinator Kitsap County Department of Community Development 614 Division Street Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 337-5777 Signature: Steve Heacock /s/ 03/05/2026 Appeal: You may appeal this determination to the Dept. of Community Development, at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard WA 98366, no later than 03/19/2026 in writing, with payment of the appeal fee. Payment information and current DCD Fee schedule can be found at: https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Payments.aspx.You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. March 5 2026 LBKS0472349