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Purpose of Checklist:
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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.
Instritedons for Applicants:
This enviromnental 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 cheeklist 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.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: City of Edmonds Comprehensive Sewer Plan
2. Name of applicant: City ofEdmonds
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Michele F. De Lilla. Senior Utilities Engineer. 1215 1h Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020, 425-771-0220
4. Date checklist prepared: April 30, 2013
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The Edmonds Cit) Council is likely to hold a public hearing on Sewer System Plan in Jame 2013. Projects in the Plan
will be implemented over the haenty year planning horizon.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
Yes Capital improvements are identified in the plan and scheduled to occur over the neat hvno! nears.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
SEPA checklist for adoption of the Comprehensive Sewer System Plan. Environmental review for projects identified in
the plan will be conducted as necessary.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Edmonds City Council Adoption
Approval fi•om the Washington State Department of Commerce
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
The Comprehensive Sewer System Plan is a planning document used to evaluate the Cit� of Edmonds sewer system and
plan fixture improvements for six and twenty yea• planning horizons The plan describes the water system in detail
including sources of water, treatment and distribution. An improvement program is established based on projected
system needs. The lan also looks at sewer system standards, operations and maintenance.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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
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agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related
to this checklist.
The CioLof Edmonds retail sewer service area is within the city limits with the boundary defined by the city limits•
excel for the southwest portion of the Cih) that is served by the Oh�mpic View Water &Sewer District. These Inuits are
generally defined as the area that extends north to Meadowdale Beach Park, south to 244`x' Street SW along the
Snohomish/King Count, boundary, and west to Pzrget Sound. The eastern boundary of the citti, limits Yeneralh, follows
Olympic View Drive, 76'" Ave YVest and Hi lg u,Q), 99 except for a small portion of the city bounded on the ivest by
Highway 99 and Lake Ballinger to the east betiveen 220'x' Street SW and 244'x' Street SW
(STAFF CO
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The City's sewer service area is located in a relatively hilly portion of southwest Snohomish Couunt} . The highest
elevation in the Cith is in the southeast corner at over 450 feet. The topogt^aphy o the City's service genera
slopes downward from east to west toward Puget Sound with the exception of the southeast corner of the service
area which slopes toward Lake Ballinger.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Greater than 40%.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
County soil survey mapping developed by the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) indicate that the
predominant soils found across the City are Alderwoodrg avelly sand loam, Everettrg avelly sandy loam, and
Alderwood urban Ian complex. Other soils with a much smaller extent include Kitsap silt loam, McKenna gravelly
silt loam and Mukilteo muck.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 Citi
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
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Not applicable.
(STAFF COMM
L Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Minor erosion may occur during construction ofsystem nrainter7ance/improvenrentprojects identified in the plan.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not applicable.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Construction of temporary erosion and sediment control plans will be developed for construction activities and
best mana erg Hent practices used to minimize and control erosion.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Not applicable.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
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The City of Edmonds sits along the western shores of Puget Sound and contains a number of relatively
small streams including Willow Creek Shallabarger Creek, Shell Creek, Hirrdly Creek, Nor•thstrearn,
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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 on FEAM s
Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Some areas identified include limited areas along Puget Sound, around Lake
Ballinger, and the mouth of Shell Creek north ofCaspers Street.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
The City discharges treated wastewater effluent into Puget Sound under the terms of an NPDES municipal
discharge permit with the Department of Ecology. Discharge in accordance tivith permit limits lvould
continue ander this Comprehensive Sewer Plan Aver age annual dailXflows through the treatment plant
are expected to increase from 5.82 rngd in 2012 to 5.8 mgd in 2033. Where necessat by-pass pumping
will be implemented to maintain wastewater service in pipes to be upgraded.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
(STAFF COMMENT
(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.
Not applicable.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Storinwater runoff from disturbed areas will be routed through erosion and sedimentation control facilities
to prevent erosion and impacts to surface water in accordance nvith applicable erosion control ordinances.
Future project and site-specific SEPA review will identi y specific storinnvater runoff sources quantities
and collection and disposal methods for each specific protect.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
It is unlikely that waste materials would enter ground or surface waters fi oin any of the project
components. A slight possibility exists that a small spill or release of fuel or oil fiwin construction
equipment could enter nearby surface waters. Future prosect and site-specific SEPA review will idents
any potential for waste inaterials entering ground or surface waters and appropriate mitigation for each
specific project component.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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4. Plants
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
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No threatened or endanzered vlant species are known to be located within the Citv 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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals that 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, ells, beaver, other:_
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fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 JVhale, (Orcinus orca)
Puget Sound DPS steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Puget Sound ESU Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshaw �ts� cha)
Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias iubatus)
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Edmonds is located within the Pack Flyway.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
6. Energy and Natural Resources
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.
Electricity is needed to run the sewer treatment plant and the server pump stations.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
m
(STAFF CO
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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:
None.
(STAFF CO
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.
None. Typical operation of a sewer systern does not increase exposure to environmental health hazards.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None are anticipated.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
No such measures are proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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 hour's noise
would come from the site.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. Land and Shoreline Use
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 maiority of the
city's land use base. Approximately 3,100 acres or 55 pet -cent 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; irz the vicinity of the Edmonds-Woodivay HiQlz School site and Swedish
Hospital; and adjacent to 196`x' Street, 76`r' Avenue and Highivay 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 hvo principal areas — the Downtown/Waterfront and the Hightivay 99
corridor (which includes retail and medical development in the vicinity of Swedish Hospital.) Smaller
commercial nodes that primarily serve adjacent neighborhoods are located at the intersection of Edmonds Way
(SR104) and 100°i Avenue/91h Avenue (Westgate) and 212`x' Street/841h Avenue (S Corners.)
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 _o fiice uses in Harbor Square.
Approximately 258 acres of parks and open space lands are owned or operated by the Cihr, 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 Piet-,
Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park, Marina Park Beach, Olympic Beach Park, local
tidelands, and South Count? Senior Center. The Edmonds Marsh is a significant City -owned open space (23
acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the largest Park (120 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (95 acres
Overall, approximately 96 percent of the city is developed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Describe any structures on the site.
Typical urban development.
Hent.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Varies depending on location within the City of& naoncls.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Varies depending on location within the City of Edmonds.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Varies denendhw on location within the Citv of Edmonds. Shoreline areas_ are along Puget Sound and Lake
Ballinger.
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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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The CitY of Edmonds population is appror inrately 40 000 The population located within the 00!s conve ay nce
pipe) service area is appr oximately 34,000, The Cib! s Wastewater Treatment Plant provides service also to
Portions of the Ronald Wastewater District most of the City of Mountlake Terrace and all of 01 View
Water Sewer District for a total population of approximately 100 000 Pro'ect ted population within the Piped
service area at the end of the tiventv-year planning horizon is 40, 000 and for the WWTP is 120, 000.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF CO
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The plans and policies of the Cityof Edmonds and Snohomish County must he consistent with GRA pursuant to
RCW 36.70A.100. The GRA also requires consistency with the implementation of Sewer _Sstein Plans and
comprehensive plans pursuant to RCW 36.70A.120.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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?
The existing wastewater treatment plant is approximately 20 feet tall.
(STAFF CO
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 Q
Parks a dive park beaches along Puget Sound and numerous festivals held in the City throughout the near,
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 ofplacesand/or structures on the state and local historical registers which include several
residences, a cemetety, and a Carnegie LibratX
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 throughout the City. Main arterials include State Route 104, State Route 564, and Highl4�ay
99.
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
Yes. Ferry, train, and bars.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will the proposal require any new roads, streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
The Sewer System Plan identifres a number of improvements to the system, including sewer main projects. The
selection and implementation of these sewer• main projects will be accomplished annually by the City, utilizing a
priority ranking system. This provides the city with flexibility to coordinate setiver main projects with street or
other projects that rngy be planned for the same area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
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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.
(STAFF COMMENT
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 ofEdmonds.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
The Sewer System Plan describes hory the Cih, ofEmonds ivill provide sewer setTices to its service area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are hue and correct to the best of nay knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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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?
Replacement of pipes and other repairs to the server system in the frture will result in normal construction noise and
construction vehicles and equipment would also tempor•arih increase emissions to the air.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Construction projects must comply with the Cib} 's noise abatement and control regulations in ECC 5.30.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The improvements recommended in the sewer system plan are not anticipated to affect 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?
mater use within the service area is expected to grow with projected increases in population.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
Conservation measures will help reduce water use and treated water discharge.
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?
Neither the water system plan nor improvements recommended in the plan area anticipated to affect envir•omnentally sensitive
or protected areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
None.
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 sewer systent plan is consistent with land use plans adopted by the Cith of Edmonds and Snohomish Counth and will not
allow or encourage incompatible uses.
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 improvements recommended in the sewer system plan area prirtarih� infi•astructure improvements of the existing s sy tern,
although they are also planned to meet the anticipated needs of growth. The sewer systent plan is not expected to increase
demand.
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Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The Sewer Division has developed a preventive maintenance program to ensure all critical components of the water system are
properlyfirnctionin and re Ug lady maintained for lon -tg erin performance and reliability.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
It is not anticipated that improvements recommended in the plan will conflict with existing rrgggulations. All improvements will
be coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies for appropriate permits.
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