SEPA checklist.pdfSEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal
are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory
mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be
prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each
question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency
specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when
you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate
by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays
with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
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.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is
considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold
determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and
accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of
sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non -
projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the
proposal.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Former Woodway High School Multipurpose Sports Fields
23200 100th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98020
2. Name of applicant:
Edmonds School District #15
20420 68th Ave W,
Lynnwood, WA 98036-7200
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Matt Finch, Edmonds School District, Capital Projects Office, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036-
7200 (425) 431-7165
4. Date checklist prepared:
January 16, 2015
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Edmonds & Edmonds School District
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Phase 1 Construction is proposed to start in the spring of 2015 with completion in fall of 2015.
Subsequent Phases 2 and 3 are anticipated within 5 years, depending upon funding availability.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Phase 1 of improvements will include construction of approximately 160,000 SF of infilled synthetic turf
and supporting pedestrian and fencing improvements on the southern portion of the site. Fencing will
include backstops and netting to 30 ft. ht.
Phase 2 of improvements will include construction of approximately 160,000 SF of infilled synthetic turf
and supporting pedestrian and fencing improvements on the northern portion of the site.
Phase 3 of improvements will include construction of a one story restroom/concession building, minor
additions to concrete paving, and installation of sports field lighting. Lighting standards are anticipated to
approximately 60-90 ft. above finish grade.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
A Storm Water Drainage Report and a Storm Water Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be
submitted as part of the City of Edmonds Permit Submittal. A geotechnical investigation dated June 4,
2014 prepared by Associated Earth Sciences is submitted as part of the Permit Submittal. A City of
Edmonds Critical Area Checklist is on file for the site (CRA19930154).
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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City of Edmonds Grading, Fill & Excavation Permit; Building Permit for Fencing
City of Edmonds Conditional Use Permit
Department of Ecology Construction Stormwater Permit
City of Edmonds Variance for height of backstop and fence with netting in both land use zones on the site.
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.)
Exhibit B is a comprehensive Project Design Narrative.
In summary, the project seeks to construct a multi-purpose athletic field complex. For Phase 1 of the
project, there will be one large multipurpose synthetic turf athletic field with subsurface drainage to
replace an existing natural turf multi-purpose field accommodating little league baseball, softball and
soccer uses. This field will be large enough to accommodate 2 full size soccer fields that can also
accommodate lacrosse or 2 full little league baseball / softball fields with associated backstops, dugouts,
ball control fencing and netting. This project also would provide pedestrian improvements including a
combination of pervious concrete paving, conventional concrete paving and portable bleacher seating. A
pedestrian walking path will be constructed around the field with accommodation for connection in
future phases. Depending upon funding, a community garden area may be developed, including wood
chip pathways and raised garden bed areas and depending upon funding availability, field lighting related
to Phase 1 improvements. To minimize potential future disturbance, the conduit and foundation system
for future lighting associated with the Phase 1 field will be installed. The total anticipated site disturbance
for Phase 1 is approximately 298,000 SF, or approximately 6.84 acres.
Phases 2 and 3 will be constructed at a future date depending upon funding availability and will include an
identical multipurpose synthetic turf field to the North which will connect the pedestrian pathway system
to the southern field constructed in Phase 1. To minimize potential future disturbance, the conduit and
foundation system for future lighting associated with Phase 2 field will be installed and connected to the
infrastructure installed within the Phase 1 improvements.
Phase 3 includes a one story restroom and concession building, minor pedestrian paving improvements
and sports field lighting for all fields unless previously completed in Phase 1 or 2.
The overall site area, including all phases of work is approximately 468,800 SF, or approximately 10.76
acres.
This SEPA Environmental Checklist considers impacts for all three phases.
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 at 23200 1001h Ave W., Edmonds WA, 98020, Snohomish County
Exhibit A includes a Vicinity Map, Basic Site Plan, Legal Description and Tax ID.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
at rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other
The site is currently a natural grass baseball/softball field and soccer field, with adjacent cinder
running track and natural grass football/soccer field.
What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The developed portions of the project area are generally flat with interior transitional surface slopes.
Within the project limits, there are limited areas that have slopes of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (33%).
Beyond the project limits in forested/vegetated areas to the west and south, slopes range up to 2
horizontal to 1 vertical (50%), typically sloping away from the project area. These forested areas are
outside the project limits and will not be disturbed as part of the proposed improvements.
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.
Based upon the Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey, the underlying soils within
the project area are classified as Urban Land (fill). A Geotechnical Engineering Report has been
prepared for this project by Associated Earth Sciences Inc., dated June 4, 2014. The subsurface soils
observed with the exploration borings were consistent with the NRC Web Soil Survey, which found
existing fill ranging in depths from 4 to 11 feet below the existing ground surface elevation.
Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
None observed.
Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The proposal includes offsite disposal of existing natural grass sod and unsuitable soils; onsite cut and
fill of existing suitable soils, and import of structural fill, aggregate materials, and imported sand and
aggregate materials as required for the field construction. The following values are approximate at
the time of writing:
Phase 1 Improvement
Excavation & offsite disposal of organics and unsuitable soils:
Approx. 1700 cubic yards
Earthwork with onsite cut and fill of suitable soils:
Approx. 5300 cubic yards of cut being placed as fill
Import of fill and aggregate base materials:
Approx. 10,300 cubic yards
Phase 2 & 3 Improvements
Excavation & offsite disposal of organics and unsuitable soils:
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Approx. 1700 cubic yards
Earthwork with onsite cut and fill of suitable soils:
Approx. 5300 cubic yards of cut being placed as fill
import of fill and appregate base materials:
Approx. 10,300 cubic yards
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Localized surface erosion may occur as a result of clearing and grading operations, however due to the
flat slopes on site and the location of the limit of site disturbance proposed this is expected to be
minor as the project site is composed primarily of slopes under 2%. Minor localized erosion may occur
as a result of construction activities, however will not extend outside the project limits. Use of on-site
erosion control measures including silt fences, construction entrances, catch basin protection,
interceptor swales, and other standard construction erosion control practices and Best Management
Practices, and seasonal limitations of construction will control potential on-site erosion.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The project proposes the synthetic turf surface field area and surrounding track surfacing to be
vertically draining (technically pervious), which have not been included in determining impervious
surface coverage for the project area. The proposed hardscape surfaces for Phase 1 includes the
concrete walkways/plaza areas to the north and east sides of the field area totaling 22,651 square
feet. A portion of the pedestrian areas will be developed with pervious concrete paving. Within the
disturbance area, the proposed hardscape surfacing equates to approximately 10.3% coverage after
Phase 1 of the project construction.
Phases 2 and 3 of the project will be nearly identical to Phase 1 in terms of the use of synthetic turf
and rubberized surfacing and proposed hardscape surfaces. Future phases are anticipated to add
approximately 11,100 sf of hardscape/impervious surfacing including a concessions building (Phase
3). The combined hardscape equates to approximately 4% coverage after these Phases are
completed but the exact extent will not be known until those phases are designed.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
To the extent possible the disturbed area of the project site will be limited to minimize erosion
potential. To reduce erosion, some or all of the following vegetative cover practices may be
implemented as site conditions dictate: seeding, mulching and matting, and/or clear plastic covering.
Structural practices to control erosion include a stabilized construction entrance, filter fabric fence for
perimeter siltation control, temporary interceptor trenches, check dams and a sediment settling tank.
All catch basins in the vicinity of the work will have erosion protection throughout the construction
period.
All work will be performed in compliance with local and state code and permitting requirements.
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.
Emissions to the air would result from the movement of earth, and exhaust from construction
equipment. There will be a minor increase of vehicles to the site during the construction work week.
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No additional emissions than currently exist on the site would result following completion of
construction.
Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All work will be performed in compliance with local and state code and permitting requirements.
The use of watering trucks will be employed during construction to keep dust to a minimum.
Construction equipment will be kept in good operating condition to minimize exhaust.
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.
There are no surface water bodies within the project area. Deer Creek is located approximately
0.5 miles to the northwest of the project area. Deer Creek flows west and eventually discharges
to Puget Sound.
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.
Not Applicable.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No.
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 Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give
a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn
from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known.
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Ground water will not be permanently withdrawn as part of this project; it is possible that a limited
amount of ground water will be removed on a temporary basis during construction if perched
groundwater is encountered in utility trenching. In the finished condition, the stormwater within
the vertically draining field section will be collected via a subsurface drainage system and routed
into the existing storm water collection system on site. Before it reaches the subsurface drainage
system, as the water is moving through the base crushed rock and sand materials, some water could
enter the ground water system via infiltration. It is expected that stormwater infiltration into the
subgrade will be relatively limited; however the quantity of infiltration is not known.
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.
No waste materials will be discharged into the ground due to this project. Not Applicable.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
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.
The primary source of storm water runoff will be rainfall. Rainfall landing upon the pervious field
surface will percolate vertically through the engineered permeable aggregate base profile.
Stormwater will be collected in a subsurface drainage system and routed via underground piping
through an engineered flow control device. The discharge from the flow control device will connect
to the existing storm drainage system for the school campus.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
It is not anticipated that waste materials would enter surface or ground waters. None of the
proposed impervious surfaces will be subject to pollutant generators. No fertilizers will be used on
the synthetic turf field. The field drainage section has a permeable aggregate layer below the
synthetic turf. Runoff from the field will infiltrate through this aggregate layer prior to collection in
the subsurface drainage system.
2) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.
All drainage improvements will be limited to within the property limits. There will be no affect to drainage
patterns in the vicinity of the site or offsite.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
To ensure that peak flow rates from the effective impervious surfaces are comparable or less than
predeveloped/historical peak flow rates from the site, flow control will be added at the stormwater
discharge point from the field area. The flow control will take advantage of the available storage
within the permeable aggregate base in the field, as well as the subsurface drainage lateral trenches
and central collector drain line. It is anticipated that with the proposed flow control structure in
place, for most rain events there will be a reduction in runoff rates from the project area as a result of
this project. In addition to the flow control structure, the field section that includes imported crushed
aggregate will help attenuate the discharge and provide natural storage within the field base material.
This is expected to result in a reduction in peak runoff rates from the project area. Due to the
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relatively flat gradients, the travel velocities as water percolates laterally through the base gravel are
slow and the void spaces, in effect, function as temporary storage — the void spaces in the imported
aggregate become saturated during storm events between the subsurface drainage trenches.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
Note: Within the project site proposed limit of disturbance, all vegetation is either maintained grass,
or herbaceous perennial and annual weeds. Other vegetation "Checked" is found immediately
adjacent but outside of the limit of disturbance.
V deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
V evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
V shrubs
V grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Removal is limited to the existing maintained grass surface totaling approximately 192,000
sf in Phase 1. An existing 18" caliper Douglas fir tree will also be removed.
Phases 2 and 3 will include the removal of existing maintained grass surface totaling
approximately 174,190 sf.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known or observed.
Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
None.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
S. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to
be on or near the site. Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Squirrels
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other_
List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known or observed.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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.
There are no energy uses anticipated within Phase 1 or Phase 2 Improvements. Energy uses required
for field lighting may become part of Phase 1 improvements depending upon funding availability. The
completed project including Phase 3 improvements anticipates electric power needs for future field
lighting, the restroom and concession building, occasional power requirements from exterior
mounted duplex outlets.
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:
Projects of this nature (replacing grass athletic surfaces with artificial) are generally understood to
produce a measureable reduction in the use of gasoline or diesel powered maintenance equipment,
water, and chemical additives in the form of pesticides and herbicides. Regardless of when field
lighting improvements are installed, whether in Phase 1 or in future Phase 3, floodlights with dimming
capabilities will be used to reduce electrical energy use. Fully programmable lighting controls will be
used to limit energy use by ensuring the lights are turned off when the field is not in use. The project
does not propose to quantify these savings for any particular purpose.
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.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
There is no known contamination at the site from present or past uses.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission
pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
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There are no known existing hazardous chemicals or conditions that could affect the
project development.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during
the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the
project.
Fuel and other cleaning solvents necessary to maintain equipment and facilitate the
construction will be used during the course of construction. There will be no known
contaminates stored on site or used during the operating life of the project.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Police, fire, and ambulance, as they currently serve the site.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Proposed measures will include compliance with all applicable code provisions including
handling and storage of fuels and potentially hazardous material during construction.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Existing noise includes traffic and user noise generated through use of the school site. Use will
remain as currently exists on the site, with outdoor recreational activities.
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.
There would be short-term noise impacts from construction activities such as clearing, grading and
other field construction actions. Initially, noise would be created by heavy equipment such as
backhoes, graders and trucks. Once the base is in place, noise would be created primarily from
pneumatic power tools, saws, hand tools and occasional trucks delivering building materials.
In the long term, noise levels would be consistent with existing levels. There may be a level of
noise such as cheering associated with each of the fields during active use; however that is the
current existing use. There is no PA system or amplified music or noise systems associated with
this project. Noise associated with maintenance activities such as mowing equipment is
significantly reduced as the synthetic turf maintenance requirements represent a significant
reduction from that associated with natural turf.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction hours will be limited to times posted by the City of Edmonds. Once
complete, the District will limit the use of the field to comply with local noise ordinance.
The field will continue to be used only consistent with existing uses. Scheduling and
maintenance of the field will be completed by City of Edmonds, Department of Parks
and Recreation staff.
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8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land
uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The project area is on an existing school site previously utilized as a high school, however currently
hosts a variety of District programs, as well as operations and administration of Edmonds Heights and
Scriber Lake High School. Current use of the specific project area includes recreational uses including
track and field, baseball, softball, football and soccer. Residential development surrounds the site.
The project specific area surrounded by the school site (School building and additional fields to the
North and East and Residential surrounding the entire school property).
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how
many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
Not known.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land during
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The site includes a school building that is approximately 148,484 sf.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Chain link fencing, backstops and dugouts will be removed at the existing baseball/softball field. No
buildings will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The Eastern two-thirds of the overall project site is designated Single Family Residential (RS -
8). The Western one-third of the site is designated Open Space (OS). Within the area of the
Phase 1 Improvements, there is approximately 24,000 SF within the RS -8 zone and 264,000
SF in the Open Space zone.
In Phases 2 and 3, there is approximately 170,800 SF within the Open Space Zone, and the
same 24,000 SF within the RS -8 Zone that will be disturbed.
What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The Eastern two-thirds of the project site is designated Single Family — Urban 1. Western one-
third is designated Open Space. Entire site is within the "Old Edmonds Woodway High"
overlay area.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not Applicable.
Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
There are critical areas present including erosion and landslide areas around the perimeter of the site.
Proposed site improvements maintain essentially existing grades at the forested edges of the project
areas.
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The perimeter forested buffer areas on the school grounds are also identified as a Fish & Wildlife
Habitat Conservation Area. No portions of the existing forested areas are disturbed as part of the
proposed improvements. There is one isolated tree to be removed as part of the development, and
that is central to the site improvements area.
I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The school currently accommodates approximately 835 Students and approximately 102 Classroom
Teachers & Staff in 2013.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not Applicable.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The land use will remain unchanged. The site is currently used as a public school. The project consists
of the renovation of an existing athletic facility.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest
lands of long-term commercial significance, if any:
Not applicable.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, 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:
None.
10. Aesthetics
What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Within Phase 1 Improvements, the back stop and ball control netting will be 30' in height.
Either within Phase 1 or in future Phase 3, field light standards will range from 60 to 90 ft. in
height.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Existing views from the surrounding properties will not be altered or obstructed by the proposed
sports field complex. The site perimeter is densely vegetated with mature evergreen trees to the
south, west and north. The developed site is west of the existing school buildings.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None anticipated. The site development will be heavily screened by existing forested vegetation, and
the site improvements are minimally visible from any adjacent property.
11. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Depending upon funding availability, field lighting improvements may be included in Phase 1 or Phase
3. There are no lighting improvements planned in Phase 2.
Lights will be used after sunset until approximately 10:00 PM, or earlier established time in
cooperation with the City of Edmonds. The lighting provided will consist of cutoff style floodlights
utilizing Metal Halide or Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps which will be mounted on poles surrounding
the fields. The lights will be aimed to the playing field that it is intended to illuminate. The type of
light that will be produced consists of direct glare, reflected glare, light trespass and sky glow.
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.
Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Regardless of whether installed in Phase 1 or in Phase 3, the new athletic field lighting system will
utilize floodlights with the best available technology in shielding and reflector design to reduce the
lighting impacts off of the field and into the night sky. External visors, internal devices and high
efficiency reflectors will be utilized to minimize lighting impacts. Electrical equipment that allows for
reduced wattage operation of the floodlights will be incorporated to minimize the amount of lighting
initially needed to light the fields.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
The project site is within an existing school site. The project site includes an existing baseball/softball
and soccer field, with adjacent running track and football/soccer field.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
A minor disruption to existing owner controlled recreational uses will occur during Phase 1 during
Spring/Summer 2015.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
The project is entirely educational (physical education) and recreational in nature, and improves an
existing educational and recreational resource. The project will expand the use of the fields through
improved wet -weather reliability, providing expanded teaching opportunities for educational use,
opportunities for practice and competition by organized interscholastic and youth recreational users, as
well as the general public.
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13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old
listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near
the site? If so, specifically describe.
None known.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or
areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted
at the site to identify such resources.
None known.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on
or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
Not Applicable.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to
resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
Not Applicable.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is served by 1001h Ave to Edmonds Way 104 and Pacific Hwy 99 is less than a mile away.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The site is served by the Edmonds School District bus system for students and public transit
from 100th Ave. W. (Community Transit, Route 130)
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
There will be no change in parking spaces on site.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private).
No/None.
e. Will the projector proposal 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 or proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be
trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models
were used to make these estimates?
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With the proposed development, there is not an anticipated increase in peak number of vehicle trips
generated. Scheduling of the field use outside the school day will be the responsibility of the City of
Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department, and close coordination will be completed with School
District staff so that operationally there is not an overlap of uses. The improved reliability of the
facility during wet weather may result in more use from the community which would occur on a
weekend or during the evening, outside of typical use periods by students.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest
products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, 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.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other
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.
Storm Drainage City of Edmonds
Sanitary Sewer City of Edmonds
Water Olympic View Water District
Utilities construction is expected to be limited to on-site extensions of existing services.
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on t m to make its dem' ion.
Signature: /
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