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2016UpdatedSEPAChecklist PMD.pdf SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. "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. A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Port of Edmonds Marina Development 2. Name of applicant: Shawn Rafferty- Jackson | Main Architecture 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 311 First Avenue S Seattle, WA 98105 (206)324.4800 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 12 4. Date checklist prepared: 5.23.17 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Shoreline Substantial Development Permit approval by October 2017. Building permit approval by Spring 2018. Construction beginning spring 2018- Spring 2019. 7. Do 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. A biologist report which determines the subject property is physically separated and functionally isolated from the wetlands to the east by the railroad tracks running between the wetlans and the subject property. 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. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Edmonds Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and Architectural Design Review Approval. 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.) Development of a portion of the Port of Edmonds property currently being used as a parking lot. The new development will be for marine related sales and include a 6,650 sf Pre- Engineered Metal Building on a 20,880 sf site. 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. Port of Edmonds property. Parcel #27032300415800. Located directly B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 12 b. What is the steepestslope on the site (approximate percent slope)?lessthan 1% 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. Geotechnical report to confirm. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Minimum cut and fill. Balance site. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Doubtful. Flat site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? approximately 90% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A temporary erosion and sediment control plan will be developed per City of Edmonds best management practices and it will be followed throughout construction. Upon project completion, a permanent stormwater drainage system along with landscaping improvements will be in place to control erosion. 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. Exhaust from vehicles will be produced during construction. Dust and other airborne emissions may occur during grading and other construction activities. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Contractor shall implement best management practices for any diesel-operated equipment to reduce emissions and shall implement dust suppression measures as needed. 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. Yes, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 12 (wetlands) is located to across the railroad tracks to the east of the property. Shellabarger Creek is located across the railroad tracks to the east of the property. 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. Yes 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. 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. 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 stormwater): SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 12 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. On-site stormwater runoff from pollution generating surfaces will be routed an on-site water quality catch basin and filtered before discharging to an existing Port of Edmonds conveyance system 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: On-site stormwater runoff from pollution generating surfaces will be routed an on-site water quality catch basin and filtered before discharging to an existing Port of Edmonds conveyance system 4. Plants a.Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____shrubs ____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? None c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping will be added to the site per City of Edmonds standards SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 12 e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None 5. 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: Seabird colony mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Chinook Salmon, Bull Trout, Surf Smelt and Dungeness Crab b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes, migratory birds in adjacent wetlands d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Wetlands will not be effected by this project e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 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. Electrical and natural gas for heating, cooling, lighting and power 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: Building will be fully insulated to reduce heating and cooling loads 7. Environmental Health SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 12 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. No 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Present use is a parking lot. There could be oil from leaking cars. Minimum, if any. 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. None 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. None 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Fire, police and ambulance. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. Short term noise will be from construction vehicles. Construction will occur only during construction operation hours as defined by the City of Shoreline. Long term, the facility will be accessible during business hours and minimal vehicular noise from patrons may occur. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Short term construction noise will be limited to within City prescribed construction operation hours. 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. Parking and boat dry storage. No effect on existing uses. 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, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 12 how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land 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. (1) existing shed d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? (1) existing shed e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Commercial Waterfront (CW) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Master Plan Development g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Marine related activities h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? TBD. No residents. Estimated 5-15 employees of future businesses. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be designed to fit into the surrounding area. The project will directly/ indirectly serve the nearby marina. The project will be submitted for design review m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: NA SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 12 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 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 30. Glass, masonry and metal siding b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c.Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Exterior color schemes and building materials to match existing Port of Edmonds buildings and standards 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? \[help\] The proposed structure aims to maintain the outdoor lighting requirements of the commercial waterfront zone. It will provide illumination of the parking lot and outdoor display areas, and will feature architectural accent lighting. All lighting not to exceed the horizontal plane. All lighting will include daylight sensors to determine appropriate times of the day to illuminate as the seasons change. 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? Exisitng street lights on Admiral Way d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: All lights are to remain below the horizontal plane and to adhere to the commercial waterfront code of the City of Edmonds. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 12 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Boating, fishing, shopping and restaurants b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational 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: Potential clients may lease moorage slips in marina and bring more recreation to the area 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 ? If so, specifically describe. No 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. N/A 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. N/A 14. Transportation \[help\] 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. Admiral Way. Access to site will be from existing adjacent parking lot. No new curb cuts onto Admiral Way. 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? Bus routes 110, 114, 115, 116, 131, 404 and 870 run to ferry terminal north of area SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 12 c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? There are currently 14 striped parking stalls on the property. The new development will have 24 parking stall for a gain of 10 additional parking stalls. 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). Addition of new concrete sidewalk and street trees along Admiral Way e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Site approximately ½ mile south of Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal, adjacent to railroad. Neither twill be utilized 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? Estimated 40-55 trips to and from the site (including employees) per day with a peak volumn of 3-5 trips/hr between 8am-5pm. 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. No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Provide pedestrian access via sidewalk to possible cut down on vehicular trips to site. 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. Yes, police and fire protection b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Security fencing will be provided around subject property to deter theft and vandalism. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 12 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 project will utilize electric, gas, phone, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and refuse service 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. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee: Shawn C Rafferty Position and Agency/Organization: Designer, Jackson | Main Architecture Date Submitted: 5/26/2017 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 12 4 Page Description Preliminary Grading & Drainage Plan Design Review Presentation April 28, 2017 Port of Edmonds Marine Retail 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 M J