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CITY OF EDMONDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
St. 1
Purpose of Checklist.
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if
a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
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.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete
the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Code amendments - Adoption of Chapter 20.23 to the Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) regulating Bed and Breakfast establishments and update of Edmonds City Code (ECC)
Chapter 4.12 (Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors) to include regulation of motorized mobile vending units.
2. Name of applicant: City of Edmonds
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Mike Clugston, AICP
Associate Planner
121 5`" Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0220
clugston@ci.edi-nonds.wa.us
4. Date checklist prepared: June 13, 2012
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds.
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Public hearings for each code amendment were scheduled before the Planning Board on June 13, 2012 with likely
hearings before the Edmonds City Council in July/August 2012.
7. po 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.
None.
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.
Copies of the draft code amendments were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce for review as required
by RCW 36.70A.106. Expedited 14 -day review was requested by the City as provided for by RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b) for
changes to development regulations. The City may adopt amendments for changes to development regulations
immediately following the granting of the request for expedited review.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Edmonds City Council must approve of the proposed code amendments and pass ordinances for each.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and 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.
This non -project proposal is an update to portions of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) and
Edmonds City Code (ECC) in order to improve and clarify the development regulations regarding bed and breakfasts and
motorized mobile vending units.
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 range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide 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.
Regulations in ECDC 20.23 and ECC 4.12 apply throughout the City of Edmonds.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The City of Edmonds is located in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound
approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region,
the city encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including 5 lineal miles
(26,240 feet) of marine shoreline. Roughly triangular in shape, the city is bounded by Puget Sound on
the west; Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east; unincorporated Snohomish County on the
north; and the town of Woodway, unincorporated Snohomish County (the Esperance area), and King
County on the south.
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Topography varies throughout the City of Edmonds.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Greater than 40%.
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 prime farmland.
County soil survey mapping developed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) indicate that the
predominate soils found across the City are Alderwood gravelly s sandy loam, Everett gravelly sandy loam, and
Alderwood urban land complex. Other soils with a much smaller extent include Kitsap silt loam, McKenna
gravelly silt loam and Mukilteo muck.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
Yes, particularly in the Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area in the Meadowdale Beach area of the City.
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
Not applicable.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not applicable.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Not applicable.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial
wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
Not applicable.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Not applicable.
3. WATER
a. Surface:
(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.
The City of Edmonds sits along the western shores of the Puget Sound and contains a number of relatively
small streams including Willow Creek, Shellabarger Creek, Shell Creek, Hindley Creek, Northstream,
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Fruitdale Creek, Perrinville Creek, Meadowdale Creek and a number of smaller unnamed creeks. Portions
of Lake Ballinger are also located within the City of Edmonds' jurisdiction.
(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.
(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.
None.
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
There are limited areas within the city limits within the 100 -year flood plain as identified FEMA's Flood
Insurance Rate Maps. Some areas identified include limited areas along Puget Sound, around Lake
Ballinger, and the mouth of Shell Creek north of Caspers Street.
(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.
b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(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.
None.
C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(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.
Not applicable.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
4. Plants
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a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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?
None.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No threatened or endangered plant species are known to be located within the City of Edmonds. Washington State
Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage site data do not show any rare, threatened, or endangered plant
species in the City of Edmonds.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Not applicable.
5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site:
X birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: various marine mammals may visit waters adjacent to the
City in the Puget Sound.
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Puget Sound contains a number of threatened and endangered species including:
Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orcinus orca)
Puget Sound DPS steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Puget Sound ESU Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Stellar seat lion (Eumetopias jubatus)
C. Is the site part of migration route? If so, explain.
Edmonds is located within the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not applicable.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
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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.
None.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No.
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:
Not applicable.
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.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not applicable.
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
Not applicable.
(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)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site.
None.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Single-family residential uses are relatively evenly dispersed throughout the city and occupy the
majority of the city's land use base. Approximately 3,100 acres, or 55 percent of the City's area is
developed for single-family residential uses. Higher density residential development (including
apartments and condominiums) is primarily located south and north of the downtown; in the vicinity
of the Edmonds-Woodway High School site and Stevens Hospital; and adjacent to 196th Street, 76th
Avenue and Highway 99. Together, single-family and multi -family residential units comprise
approximately 3,400 acres (nearly 60 percent of the total land in the city).
Commercial activity is concentrated in two principal areas -- the Downtown/Waterfront and the
Highway 99 corridor (which includes the retail and medical development in the vicinity of Stevens
Hospital). Smaller commercial nodes that primarily serve adjacent neighborhoods are located at the
intersection of Edmonds Way (SRI 04) and 100th Avenue/9th Avenue (Westgate) and at 212th
Street/84th Avenue (5 Corners).
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The Port of Edmonds is located in the southern portion of the city's waterfront. The Port owns and
manages 33 upland acres as well as a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats
(approximately 11 acres). The Port's property is occupied by approximately 80 businesses including
office uses located in Harbor Square.
Approximately 258 acres of parks and open space lands are owned or operated by the City, while
there are another 229 acres of County -owned parks and open space land in the Edmonds area.
Regional parks and beaches figure prominently in the City, including Brackett's Landing North and
South, the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park, Marina
Beach Park, Olympic Beach Park, local tidelands, and the South County Senior Center. The Edmonds
Marsh is a significant City -owned open space (23 acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the largest
community park owned by the City (48 acres). The largest County resources are Southwest County
Park (120 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (95 acres).
Overall, approximately 96 percent of the city is developed.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
Typical urban development.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Varies depending on location within the City of Edmonds.
L What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Varies depending on location within the City of Edmonds.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Varies depending on location within the City of Edmonds. Shoreline areas are along the Puget Sound and Lake
Ballinger.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Critical areas are defined in ECDC 23.40 through ECDC 23.90.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Population of the City of Edmonds is approximately 40,000.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The Planning Board reviewed the proposed code amendments to ensure they were in keeping with the goals and
objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
9. Housing
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
Not applicable.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
A number of recreational opportunities are available through the City of Edmonds including a number of City
Parks, a dive park, beaches along Puget Sound, and numerous festivals held in the City throughout the year.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Not applicable.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
There are a number of place and/or structures on the state and local historical registers which include several
residences, a cemetery, and a Carnegie Library.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
None known.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
Numerous streets through out the City. Main arterials include State Route 104, State Route 564, and Highway 99.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
Yes. Ferry, train, and bus.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
None.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
No.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
None.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
Not applicable.
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
All utilities are available within the City of Edmonds.
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.
Not applicable.
C. SIGNATURE
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.
P411"'LL" /L 1
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Signature of Proponent
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Date Submitted
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not 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.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
The proposed code amendments for bed and breakfasts and motorized mobile vending units are not likely to lead to increased
discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
None.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The proposed code amendments will not likely lead to effects on plants, animals, fish, or marine life.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
None.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The proposed code amendments will not likely contribute toward depletion of energy or natural resources.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
None.
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?
The proposed code amendments are unlikely to lead to effects on environmentally sensitive areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
A street vendor (motorized mobile vending unit) may only operate in a park if he/she has an approved concession agreement
with the City.
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?
The proposed code amendments are unlikely to affect land and shoreline use and will not allow or encourage land of shoreline
uses incompatible with existing plans.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
None.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
The proposed code amendments are not likely to result in increased demands on transportation or public services and utilities.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
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None.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
The proposed code amendments were undertaken to improve and clarify the City's development regulations regarding bed and
breakfasts and motorized mobile vending units. No conflict with local, state, or federal laws are expected.
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