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SEPA Checklist (12).pdfSt. 1 Purpose of Checklist: u.P7 RECEIVED CTY OF EDMONDS MAR - 2011 EPM 11�0IMMEc, H 11, L CH �ITECKUSTPLANNiNG DEP 1. 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 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: City of Edmonds 2011 Waterline Replacement Proms 2. Name of applicant: Michele F. De Lilly, PE, LEED AP, Senior Utilities Engineer 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 121 5"' Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 4. Date checklist prepared: February 1, 2011 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds Revised oit 4120110 Page 1 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 Waterline Replacement. doc 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Late sununer/Fall 2011 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. None. 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. Yes, Joint Aquatic Permit Application (DARPA) sent to the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit. Revised on 4120110 Page 2 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 Waterline Replacenzent.doc 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The JARPA will be sent to the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit for the proposed in -water work. 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 2011 Waterline Replacement Project will upgrade and/or replace approximately 7,800 linear feet of watermain throughout the City of Edmonds. Pipe replacement size will vary from 4 inches to 12 inches in diameter. 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 project will occur on public right of way at various locations throughout the city. (See attached site location map.) 1 1 i 1►/'' 1 ''�N:►�111 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Rolling b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 10% 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. Primarily Alderwood and Everett Gravelly Loam for all sites except for Dayton, which is 5 to 8.5 feet of silty fine to medium sand with variable gravel content fill over marsh deposits and glacial drift. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No grading or filling are proposed. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes, best management practices (BPMs) will be used to minimize erosion. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? No increase. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Revised on 4120110 Page 3 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 Waterline Replacernent.doc Best management practices (BPMs) will be used to minimize erosion. 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. Emission from construction equipment such as diesel powered backhoes, trucks, and other conventional construction equipment. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any: Appropriate emission controls on construction vehicles. 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. Yes, Shellabarger Creek, which flows into Edmonds marsh. (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 project will have waterlines that will cross above culverts that convey flows of Shellabarger Creek at Homeland Drive and 51h Avenue South. The Homeland Drive crossing will have about 18 feet of vertical separation between the waterline and the culvert and the pipe at 5fl' Avenue South will have approximately 7.5 feet of vertical separation between the waterline and the culvert. (See attached crossings plan & profile.) (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. The project does not lie in a FEMA designated 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. b. Ground: Revised on 4120110 Page 4 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 Waterline Replacement.doc (1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? 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 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. Runoff from the project area will flow to its natural discharge area. BMPS will be in place during construction to rninirnize the impact on receiving waters. The drainage pattern will not change during or after construction. (2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Construction BMPs will be employed to prevent any discharge. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Construction BMPs will be employed to prevent any unacceptable discharge. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X 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: X other types of vegetation: lawn, landscaping b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Lawn & landscaping shrubs will be removed and replaced as needed for water meter replacements. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None. Revised on 4120110 Page 5 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 Waterline Replacenient.doc 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: X birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: X mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rodents, raccoon, possum, squirrel fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. The following ESA -listed species occur in Puget Sound (in the vicinity of the project), but none of these species will be affected by the proposed work because project effects will not extend to Puget Sound. - Puget Sound Chinook Puget Sound steelhead Puget Sound bull trout Southern Resident Killer Whale Steller sea lion. C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. Current site conditions will not be altered. 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. Diesel fatel and gasoline for construction equipment. 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: None. 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. (1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. (2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. Revised on 4120110 Page 6 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 waterline Replacernent.doc 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)? Indicate what hour's noise would come from the site. Normal construction noise within the bounds and timing of City Code. (3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction will be within the bounds and timing of City Code 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Single-family residential, City Roads, State Roads, and Railroad right-of-way. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No. C. Describe any structures on the site. Underground piping and underground vaults. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? None. It's all within city, WSDOT, or BNSF right of wa. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? None. It's all within city, WSDOT, or BNSF right of way. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site? N/A. 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? None. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None. Revised on 4120110 Page 7 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 TMaterline Replacement. doc 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project would improve water pressure for all residents and businesses usingthe he system. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, 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 principle exterior building material(s) proposed? Ground level. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Boating, fishing in Puget Sound, and City Parks. Revised on 4120110 Page 8 of 10 P71 - SEPA Checklist 2011 [Eater line Replacement. doe b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation 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: None. 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. I.O.O.F. Hall located on 542 Main Street. It was built in 1894 and is on the National and Local preservation register. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Lam C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: If any historical or cultural artifacts are discovered during the project, work will be stopped and appropriate local state Federal and Tribal authorities will be contacted 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. City wide as listed on plan. See attached map.) b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? None. 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. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Dayton Street project will be adjacent to the BNSF right of way and the Sound Transit Edmonds Station. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Construction signage and traffic control. 15. Public Services Revised on 4120110 Page 9 of 10 P71- SEPA Checklist 2011 TVaterline Replacement doc 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. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: None. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: See underlined. 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. Replace old waterline, water meters and appurtenances owned by the City Water Utility. C. SIGNATURE I declare under penalty of perjury 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. 3.71 1 Signature of Proponent Date Submitted Revised on 4120110 Page 10 of 10 P71- SEPA Checklist 2011 [Vaterline Replaceinent.doc S h EL CAPITAN N ARNIES l-DAYTON ST DAYTON w E I ARTS TS j \ Cu Z 3 z z 0 E a w 0 Ld Of 1J / H \ t ❑� __----- Ib PINE ST PIN it ST �T / =N LL MAKAH RD I COOLA RD ELM ST F ST i i FORSY — - FIR ' FIR PL W in Q IJ tEM 2011 Waterline Replacement Project Site Location Map M■ 5TH AVE S PLAN SCALE: I "=40' EXIST GRADE AT 12" DI CL OF WL 90 - 90 X 80 --- — — — — — 80 70 -- —-QP--OF -3 " 70 cI LVERT=69.2' 60 60 0+00 0+40 0+80 1+20 WATERLINE PROFILE SCALE: 1 "=40' HOR I Z, 1 "=40' VERT 120 110 100 90 80 JI o+oo WATERI_ I NE PROFILE 1+20 HOMELAND DR PLAN SCALE: 1 "=40' EXIST GRADE AT 8" DI CL OF WL 120 110 100 90 on a _—TOP OF 24" 00 C LVERT=89.9' �l SCALE: 1 "=40' HOR I Z, 1 "=40' VERT N M"umy,k i&AssociaWsbe C I TY OF EDMONDS 201 I SCALE: A5 NUItU E(Iocers/Plauaers APPVD: - =— — WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM DATE: Morch 2011 SHELLABARGER CREEK CROSSINGS DWG NO.: 1