PLN20120018 SEPA checklist.pdfPurpose of Checklist.
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or
if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION,
complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
MAY 0 7 2012
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: AT&T SN77 Edmonds Beach FI ®PMEQ SERVICES
2. Name of applicant: AT&T Mobility
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Becky Todd, PTS, for AT&T
206-342-638
ill S. Jackson, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
4. Date checklist prepared: 4/27/12
5. Agency requesting checklist: City ofEdn:onds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
No phasing required. Ground equipment upgrade will take place over 1-3 days. SnoPUD
schedule for pole replacement TBD, based on crew availability. Work anticipated summer
(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.
None known at this time. Proposed equipment will likely be upgraded at an unknown later
date as technology evolves.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
None known.
(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.
No applications for projects by other parties are known. This project will require a
right of way permit in addition to land use review.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Land use review and a right-of-way permit will be required.
(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 proposal is to modify an existing wireless site by replacing the existing antennas
with a new model that supports LTE technology, in order to provide LTE in this part of
the existing utility pole must also be replaced. The current SnoPUD clearance requirement
from the wireless attachments to the distribution lines is 10 feet. As presently installed,
that clearance is about two (2) teet. SnoPUL)requires that any equipment rep acemen s
cnnfnrm with current separation standard-_ Here, the pole will he replaced at the
minimum height necessary to install the replacement antennas while meeting the separation
requirement and keeping the tip height of the antennas at or below the height of the
(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
agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related
to this checklist.
The wireless facility is located on a SnoPUD distribution pole in the right-of-way
at 9227 Olympic View Drive.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Flat in the immediate vicinity of the road and the wireless facility. Olympic view drive
is near the edge of the bluff, and properties slope towards the bluff.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 3-5% in the vicinity of the site, 5-10% in the broader area.
(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.
Clay, fill.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None observed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
The only earth work proposed is that which is involved in setting a replacement
utility pole. Quantities TBD.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No. Construction will occur in a relatively flat area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
No additional impervious surface will be added.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
None required for ground equipment upgrade. SnoPUD crews replacing the pole will
conduct construction according to applicable standards.
(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.
During construction, there will be noise from the work vehicles, and vehicle emissions.
There will also be dust from the pole replacement. All will occur during approved
(STAFF
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b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No. The facility is unstaffed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Construct during approved hours and conditions as per issued permits.
(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.
Site is in the vicinity of Puget Sound, approximately 600 feet.
(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)
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None required
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No.
(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.
No waste discharge into surface waters.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(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. The facility is uninhabited and unplumbed.
(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.
Water will come from rainfall, and will flow through natural sheeting action
and be absorbed into the earth or disperse through existing storm water
infr-asti=ueture .
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No, the facility is an unstaffed passive use and will not produce waste materials.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
None required; adequate infrastructure already exists.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
" 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?
Grass in right-of-way will be disturbed as a result of the utility pole replacement.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
The ground equipment is in an underground vault, so none required. No removal of
existing landscaping is proposed, and surface of the right-of-way will be restored
(STAFF
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:
M
x
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: songbirds
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: urban wildlife (raccoons, rodents, etc.)
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No specific migration routes are known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None required; changes to facility will not impact wildlife.
(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 - already on site.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No. While facility is taller, it has a narrow profile and will not interfere with
potential solar use.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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; nothing toxic or flammable is stored on -site.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None needed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
Facility is unstaffed and will not be affected by other uses.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(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.
Noise from construction, during construction phase. Facility is otherwise
unstaffed and the proposed modification will not increase existing noise levels.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction during approved hours as allowed under the right-of-way permit.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is in the City right-of-way in a distribution line; uses are utilities,
transportation, and wireless communications. The adjacent properties are residences.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
no, the area is residential.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Wood utility poles in the right-of-way, adjacent to homes on private parcels.
The sits is in the right-of-way.
(STAFF COMMENTS
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
One (1) utility pole that is being used as a support structure will be replaced
in order to meet SnoPUD safety clearance requirements.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Right-of-way adjacent to RS-12
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Residential
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Does not apply
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
No residents; a tech will visit the site 1-2 times per month to monitor the equipment
(STAFF COMMENTS)
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None required.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The site is an existing, approved facility and under Edmonds Municipal Code,
wireless installations on utility poles are compatible with existing and proposed
later ttses—in- all tees.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No housing provided. The facility is uninhabited.
(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 required; no impact on housing stock.
(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 replacement utility pole will be approximately 52'-7" in height, and will be
a round wood pole.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views will be obstructed. There will be a minor change to the appearance of the
existing facility due to the height increase, but the basic silhouette will remain
very similar to the existing faeility.
(STAFF CO
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Antennas will be flush -mounted and painted to match the utility pole, with non -glare
paint. Base station equipment upgrades will take place underground.
(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. The facility will be unlit and the exterior will utilize non -reflective colors.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No; no light or glare will be produced.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None; the facility is uninhabited.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Walking and cycling.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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:
There will not be an impact on recreation due to the facility. As the facility is
locked and unstaffed, and located on the top of a utility pole, no recreational
ep1ger-tunities will be effeiaed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
None known.
(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 required.
(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.
The site is in the right-of-way on Olympic View Drive.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
The site is not open to the public, and therefore does not require service by
public transportation.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
The proposal does not require additional parking beyond what is available on -street.
No spaces will be eliminated.
(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).
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
After construction, the facility will only generate 1-2 trips per month, by a tech,
to monitor the equipment. The trips will occur mostly during business hours, barring
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None required; impact is negligible.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 increase in public services will be needed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
Does not apply.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: Ft'-y'
sanitary sewer, septic system, other: ' � natural gas, Nvater, refuse service, I
. ........ .
(STAFF COMINIEWIS),.—
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the set -vice, and the general
coustruction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
No additional utilities are proposed.
(STAFF C0INlMEN'lS)_._
C. SIGNATURE
I declare under penalty Of J)erJUI'y laws that the above answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature of Proponent
Date Submitted
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