SEPA Checklist - 810 Hindley Ln.pdf#P71
CITY OF EDMONDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose 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.
Insinictions 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:
For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). the lead agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposed 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
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 810 Hindley LN—Natural Gas Distribution Service Replacement
Name of applicant: Puget Sound Energy,
Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Jessica Jackson
P O Box 97034, Madstop 9N
Bellevue, WA 98009-9734
Date checklist prepared: January 10. 2018_
Agency requesting checklist: City o Edmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): This is compliance related work to replace an
existing pipe that is in noon condition. Work is planned forconstruction in Mid -March 2018. Work is planned fo1^
construction before City OfEdmonds permit expires on March 20,_2018.
(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.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
None.
(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.
Unknown.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Street Use Permit. expires March 20. 2018.
(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 fbh§i consists of the replacement o an existin natural as distri$utioft servile that services residents in Edmonds.
Apprbximate& III feet -of existing112" STW gas pipe that services both 810 and 820 Hindle Ln will be re laced with
new 'P.118." gas nine._ extendintz south from the tie-in on Hindlev Lane. The replacement line will be installed via boring
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method. One 5X9X6' bore pit will be within Cityof Edmonds road right -of way and three (1-5X7' & 2-3X5') bore pits
will be on private property (both 810 and 820 Hindley Lane). The pipe will cross under H9nd1q Creek. The crossing
will be constructed via horizontal directional drill with no work pits within 6' of the creek. The replacement line will be
bored a minimum of 3' under the creek.
(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 Iegal 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 in the road right—of-wag_ofHindlev Lane and on private propqf 810. and 820 Hindle Lane.
in Edmonds. Washington.
(STAFF COMM
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Golling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The sit
e is a paved public road in a residential neighborhood. The rip voteoperties are generally flat.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
2-8% according to the soil survey information.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
c. What general types of soils are found, one the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If.you
know the classification of agricultural"`s'oilg,,' specify tliem and note any agricultural land of long
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
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Alderwood-Urban land complex
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
Unknown.
(STAFF COMMENTS}
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.
A-pproximately 20 cubic, yards ofmaterial will be disturbed from four work pits to install the new ptue. The 3 work
nits on private property will use the native soil as fill, ,The work pit in the street will be filled with sand. native
soil, and gravel with asphalt restoration to City of Edmonds restoration standards. No change in grade will result
from the project.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
L Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Tempormy construction activities may result in erosion around the work pits,
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
There will be no change to the percent of the site covered with impervious suf ace after the project is constructed
One 5X9X6'bore pit will be within a paved roadway, which will be restored to pre-existing condition when the
work is complete.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Standard erosion control best management practices (BMPs) will be employed during construction,
(STAFF COMMENTS)
2. AIR
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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.
There will be no on -going emissions from the project once it is complete. During construction there could be
minor dust froin construction activities and exhaust from construction a ui ment but it will be tempgLapyy in
nature.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Vehicles will meet required emission standards for their class.
(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, Iakes, ponds, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Yes. Hindle v Creek is located in the project site The creek runs parallel to Hind[ Lane_ _
(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.
Yes the i2rg,posed natural gas line will cross under Hindl Creel- The natural gas line will be
directionall drilled under the creek with 3 eet o se aration. Please re er to plan, Section A .
(STAFF COM
(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.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(S) 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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water 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 ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
No groundwater will be withdrawn from a well and no water will be discharged to ground water.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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 material will be discharged into the ground.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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4. Plants
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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.
Stormwater runoff could occur along the project route since the project site is Paved Stormwater will be
diverted awlU from the work site using standard BMPs and kept out of surface waters via BMPs.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
In the event of inclement weather, silt -laden water or drilling.. fluid could possibly migrate from the
immediate site and enter ground or surface water.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
Backfll and restore cuts promptl
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
X evjrgreen twee: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X Shrubs
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grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
X other types of vegetation: Ornamental landscape plant{ngs
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
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5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed oil or near the site or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include:
birds: h eron, eagle other:
mammaIs: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
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.
Edmonds is located along the Pacific El known avian migration roide. ,)nt� a
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None.known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
The project has no eneaT needs but will provide for the engW needs of the two residences.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No.
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Normal operation ofthe natural gas line will not result in environmental health hazards. A potential exists for the
release of natural gas if the pine is damaged In the event of a release natural gas will normally dissipate into
the atmosphere since it is lighter than air. air Under unusual conditions gas could ignite or explode if it is present in
a specific mix of air to gas (4% to 14%
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(l) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or constructions, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
No hazardous or toxic materials will be used during the construction of the gas line. Natural gas will be
conveyed by the pipe once construction is complete -- but that condition exists today with the existing gas
line.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required. In the unlikely event that the gas line is damaged, normal
emergency responseefforts will be engaged.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(S) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
The proposed gas line will be constructed according to applicable federal and state standards, as well as
PSE'sqj2erating standards In addition PSE actiyel,Lparticipates in the state and local Underground
Utilities Coordinating Councils and promotes the "Call Before You Dig" 811 program. All Parties
per orming excavation work are required by law to use this service.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
There will be short term noise generated by construction vehicles and e ui ment. Once the proiect is
complete, no noise will be generated.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Consb•uction will be limited to permitted daytime hours only. Construction equipment will have muffled
exhaust systems
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Single family residential
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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?
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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:
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Single famiXy residential structures
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
III Single Family Residence- Detached
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Single Family - Resource
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Not applicable
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h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Hindley Creek flows through the site.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Two Residential Homes.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
in. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance, if any:
Not applicable
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4. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
_ ... _._.... housing.
Not applicable.
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. ApproximateIy how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable
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10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structures), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The entire project will be underground
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None -- the project is a buried utility
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not a 8cable.
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS}
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
None known 810 Hindley was built in 1967.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 date, etc.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
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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 project starts at Hindley Lane in front of810 Hindley Lane.
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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?
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
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L How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peals volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?
None.
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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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. , Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on. public services, if any:
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16. UtiIities
a. Cyr^'^ *+currently available at the site: electricity. natural gas. water, e�e service. telephone,
saru ary sewer septic system, other:
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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 protect consists of the reDlaceMent of an exisfina natural gas line with a new natural gas line by Pu et Sound
Eng=. The line will be installed by horizontal directional drillin Consri7rction equipment will be needed to
excavate work pits.
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C. SIGNATURE
I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are true and coiTect to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relyingon them to make its decision.
Signature
olltd%I2
Date Submitted
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