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environmental checklist.pdfCity of Edmonds ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR: Echelbarger Investments, LLC. 8620 218' Street S.W. Edmonds, Washington P_ DIV.-VIRS-11FIDW LOVELL-SAUERLAND AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 19217 - 36th AVE W. SUITE 200 LYNNWOOD, WA 98036 (425) 775-1591 U E R O I R E E R 8 / 8 U R V E V O R 8 z November 13, 2012 LSA # 5383 ,a Ewso NOV 7 2012 COIJIVTEP A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Echelbarger's Shaw Lane 2. Name of applicant. Echelbarger Investments, LLC 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Echelbarger Investments, LLC 4001 198"' Street S.W. Lynnwood, Washington 98036 Telephone: 425-673-110 Contact: Jeffrey Treiber Lovell-Sauerland & Associates, Inc. 19217-36 1h Avenue W., Suite 106 Lynnwood, Washington 98036 Telephone: (425) 775-1591 4. Date checklist prepared: November 13, 2012 5. Agency requesting checklist. City of Edmonds 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Plat development spring 2013, home construction fall 2013 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No further expansion is anticipated for this proposal. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Topographic Site Survey Preliminary plat application and exhibits. 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. 0 Neither the applicant nor contact person know of any such pending applications, beyond the instant application. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Preliminary and final plat - City of Edmonds Building Demolition Permit - City of Edmonds Site Development Plan Approval - City of Edmonds Clearing and Grading Permit - City of Edmonds Building Permits - City of Edmonds Occupancy Permits - City of Edmonds 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed use 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.) The instant proposal is for the development of a six lot subdivision, including associated utilities and infrastructure for the construction of six new single family residences. 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. Site is located at 8620 218`' Street S.W., Edmonds, Washington. A legal description is included on the preliminary plat map attached. The property is located in Section 30, Township 27 North, Range 4 East, W.M., in Snohomish County, Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (underline): flat rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. The property has an average slope of approximately 2% downward from the northeast corner of the property toward the southwest corner. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 3 The steepest slope of a small run is approximately 15 % in a small area in the southwest center portion of the site. The maximum height of the slope is about five feet. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. According to the Soil Survey of Snohomish County the soils consist Alderwood- Urband Land Complex, 2-8 Percent Slopes. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No indications of unstable soils have been observed on the site or immediate area. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Approximately 5,000 cubic yards cut and 5,000 cubic yards fill will be required to construct the roadway and prepare the building pads for construction. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Increased erosion potential occurs with any clearing, grading, and construction project. Drainage runoff can erode and scour the exposed soils during construction. Limiting soil exposure, implementing construction BMP's until such time as the soils have been permanently stabilized. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Building and impervious surface coverage will be about 44 percent of the total site. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Naturally occurring vegetation will be retained wherever possible and practicable on the site and will be augmented with plantings of trees and shrubs to stabilize exposed soils. Tree removal will be limited to the building areas, diseased and dangerous trees or areas that will require grading prepare building pads and in necessary utility corridors. Temporary erosion and sedimentation controls will be utilized during site disturbance and development, such as sediment fencing at the base of fills, mulching or seeding with grass, protection of slopes with plastic sheeting, diversion of flows away from adjacent property lines and pipe or swale conveyance to temporary holding/sedimentation ponds as necessary. M All temporary erosion control measures will be performed under Washington State Best Management Practices. Permanent measures will be implemented within the completed development, pursuant to Town of Woodway Policy. 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. Dust emissions could result from site preparation and construction during dry weather months. Automobile and construction exhaust will be generated during site construction. Emissions to air once the project is completed will be limited to automobile exhaust and possible residential fireplaces. Dust and air pollution generated by the completed project will be minimal. Air quality in the area is good and will remain so. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Vehicle emissions from traffic using nearby streets constitute the only source of such emissions. These are expected to have no discernible impact on the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Measures would include watering during site preparation if dust production becomes significant. 3. WATER a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. No water bodies, streams or wetlands are located on or adjacent to the site. 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. Not Applicable. 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. No streams or wetlands will be filled. 5 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface -water withdrawals or diversions will be needed for this project. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No portion of the site lies within a 100 -year floodplain. 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 discharge of waste materials into surface water is proposed. b. Ground: l) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No ground water will be withdrawn as part of this project, nor will water be discharged. 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 such discharges are proposed. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): l) 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. Storm water will be collected and detained in an underground vault at the northwest corner of the site. The storm water will be released in the existing storm sewer system located on the south side of 218` Street S.W. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Typical components of storm water from impervious surfaces such as roads and parking areas and runoff from yards and other open spaces are petrochemicals and automotive waste products. In the completed project, storm water runoff from 6 impervious surfaces on the site will be dispersed in storm drain systems. The systems will be designed to treat and disperse waste. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: During construction, temporary BMPs will be employed to control runoff and water quality. Such BMPs include silt fences, sediment ponds, temporary construction entrances, rock check dams, and hydroseeding/mulching. These BMPs will be monitored by the onsite project manager for performance. The limits of clearing and grading will be posted prior to any land clearing activities. 4. PLANTS a. Underline types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: Birch,Laurel, Willow, Dogwood, ruit trees x evergreen tree: cedar, pine, other. Spruce x shrubs x grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other. _ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other. none other types of vegetation: b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Most trees and shrubs will be removed during plat development and new home construction. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered species are known to exist on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Trees will be retained where possible. Street frontages and yards will be professionally landscaped utilizing native plants in suitable locations. 5. ANIMALS a. Underline any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other. small typical native birds N mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other. small typical northwest mammals, including squirrels, mice, gophers and other small mammals fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Washington State, west of the Cascade Mountains, is in the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Open spaces and landscaping will provide habitat for local wildlife. 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 energy will be used for lighting, appliances and possibly space and water heating. In addition, natural gas is available for space and water heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No such impacts are anticipated for this project. 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: No measures are proposed beyond current construction practices for energy demand, insulation and infiltration. 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. No such hazards are anticipated, beyond gasoline or diesel fuel in heavy equipment. Some fuel storage in fuel trucks or stationary tanks may occur during initial grading. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. .) Standard police, fire, and emergency medical services in the event of accident, fire or unusual emergency event could require such services. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: The proposal will meet all City of Edmonsd provisions for fire and life safety. b. Noise I) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, aircraft, other)? Nearby street traffic is the only significant source of noise. 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. Short-term: Construction activity and related traffic schedules will be limited those hours allowed by the City of Edmonds. Long-term: Human activity and related traffic will be expected to generate noise in the completed project. Most noise will occur around peak traffic hours. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction activity and related traffic will be limited by City of Edmonds regulations. Vehicles and heavy equipment will use properly maintained exhaust systems, and engines will be turned off when not in use. Standard energy code construction requirements will provide interior noise attenuation for all residences. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site currently includes a vacant (recently) residence. As shown on the plans submitted with this package, low density single family residences are found to the north, west and east of the site. A church is located south of the site. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. This site is not known to have supported commercial agricultural practice. c. Describe any structures on the site. One vacant home is present. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? 9 Yes, the existing house will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The site is currently zoned RS -8. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The City of Edmonds Single Family Urban 1 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? There are no sites designated by a shoreline master program within 200 feet of the instant proposal. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? At a rate of 3 persons per residence, approximately 18 people will reside in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None are considered necessary. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The property will be developed under the RS -8 zoning regulations which is compatible with the existing comprehensive plans for the property. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The existing home will be demolished and six new ones will be constructed. The new homes are anticipated to be for middle income persons. 10 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units will be eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 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? Maximum height will be 25 feet in accordance with City of Edmonds regulations. The principal exterior building material is expected to be wooden siding. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views would be obstructed. Views of the property from surrounding residences would be essentially the same. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The yard areas will be professionally landscaped. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Glare will be produced by home and grounds lighting and vehicle headlights during non -daylight hours. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Doubtful c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Glare from motor vehicle headlights associated with traffic along neighboring roads and driveways is the only expected source of such glare. Impacts to the developed project will be minimal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any All building exterior lights will be shielded and directed toward the interior of the site. 11 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Chase Lake Elementary School is located approximately '/z mile northeasterly of the property and Yost Park is located approximately 3/a mile northwest of the site. Both sites provide recreational opportunities. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No such uses will be displaced. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No measures are considered necessary. 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 no places or objects listed on, or proposed for local, state or federal preservation registers on or near this site. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. No landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance are known to exist on or near the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: No such measures are proposed. In the event that construction activities encounter historic or cultural artifacts, construction will be halted and a qualified archeologist consulted. 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. The new residences will have access to 218"' Street S.W. Both streets are improved public streets. Interstate 5 access is about 1.5 miles to the east. 12 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The site is not served by public transit. Community Transit has route(s) along 84`h Avenue W. approximately 0. 17 miles to the east. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The proposal will provide no fewer than 4 off-street parking spaces per residence, eliminating none. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). A new private road will be constructed in accordance with City of Edmonds standards to serve all the lots. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project does not depend upon, or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail or air transportation. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. There will be five new residences. The new homes should generate 9.57 trips per day per home or 48 new trips The PM peak -hour trip is estimated to be 6 total. This peak - hour generation is expected to occur between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. g. Proposed measure to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. Traffic Mitigation Fees will be paid for the five new residences. The fee based upon City of Edmonds regulations will be $5,981.65 total. 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. The project will result in an increased need for such services. The project will utilize existing schools, fire protection, police protection, public water and sewer services available to this area. Health services are available from numerous clinics and medical offices in the vicinity. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. 13 Measures include the incremental increase in the tax base toward support of such services. 16. UTILITIES a. Underline utilities currently available at the site: electrici natural gas, water, rie 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 irrtmediate vicinity which might be needed. Electricity: P.U.D. No. 1 of Snohomish County Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy Water: City of Edmonds Sewer: City of Edmonds Telephone: Verizon C. TURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying oil them to make its decision. Signature: /P d r reiber, Agent Date Submitted: November 13, 2012 M