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Purpose of Checklist:
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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 fiom 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.
NOTE: Projects generating new traffic will be required to submit a Traffic Study prepared by a licensed Professional Civil Engineer.
Specific requirements for- the Traffic Study may vary depending upon the project, and will be provided by the City Engineer upon
request. Please contact the Engineering Division at 425-771-0220 for specific study requirements. City review of the Traffic Study
may require assessment of the "Development Project Peer Review" fee of $45 plus the cost of the review.
Use of cheeklist 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.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Five Corners Roundabout (212'x' St. SW @ 84`x' Ave. W)
2. Name of applicant: City of Edmonds
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
1215"' Avenue N, Edmonds WA 98020; 425-771-0220; Mr. Bertrand Hauss
4. Date checklist prepared: 04/01/12
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds.
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Design Completion: 12112, ROW Completion 05113;
Construction Completion: (TBD /pending grant fimding
Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain. The project will help support the re -development of this area by creating a more efficient
transportation system. The traffic flow and driveway accessibility improvements will help increase housing and
employment densities near the intersection by making it more attractive. The improvement will provide Five Corners a
great opportunity to become a true walking neighborhood with higher density housing and supportive commercial
activities. The City is nearing completion of a study with the University of Washington and Forterra for a mixed use
neighborhood center at this intersection. This would include adoption of new form -based codes and is part of a larger
sustainability and economic development initiative for key local neighborhoods in the city. Without this roundabout
project, plans for the redevelopment would not be able to be completed or adopted.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
An Environmental Classification Summary form will be prepared to comply with NEPA since the project is funded by a
Federal Grant. Supporting documents include a Hazardous Materials Discipline Report, Air Quality Conformity
Memorandum, and Stornrrvater Drainage Repot.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting
the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Right -of -Way Permit, NPDES Stormwater General Permit, and NEPA approval.
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 t.hat ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You
do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
The proposed project will construct a five -legged, single -lane landscaped roundabout at the intersection of 212°i Street
SW/Bowdoin Way/Main Street/84th Avenue W. The roundabout will provide a major distribution point to and from
Edmonds, the SR 99 corridor, local schools, residential areas, and commercial/retail areas within the project vicinity.
The project limits extend approximately 500 feet out along each street forming the intersection. The proposed project
will upgrade the existing storm sewer system, underground existing overhead power/communication lines, and make
minor adjustments to other existing utility lines. New decorative lighting will replace lighting fixtures on existing utility
pole. A raised island at the center of each approach will also be added to provide better guidance for drivers entering
the roundabout. Different types of landscaping features will be added to the roundabout to improve intersection
aesthetics.
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.
212'x' St. SW @ 84'x' Ave. W intersection. The project site is located in Sections 19 and 30 of Township 27 North, Range
4 East.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL, ELEMENTS
1. Earth
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a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
flat
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
2% on Bowdoin Way
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
Snohomish County Focus on Farming Map, the soil found on site is Alder wood --Urban Land Complex, 2 to 8
percent slopes.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill. Filling and grading will be required to remove existing asphalt and construct the new roundabout.
Approximately 855 cubic yards of cut and 100 cubic yards of fill will be required. Fill material will be imported
from an off-site source.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No long term erosion is anticipated as part of this project. Some minor short term erosion during construction
could occur; however, the implementation of erosion control measures and Best Management Practices (BMP's)
should significantly reduce or eliminate the potential for construction related erosion. After the project is
operational, most of the project area will be covered by non -polluting -generating impervious paved surfaces
connected to stormwater management facilities (such as detention vault) capable of handling runoff without
resulting in significant erosion.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 94% of project area will be covered with impervious surface. The only pervious area in the project
will be landscaped area within the roundabout and the frltera system (pending Drainage Report analysis).
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Best Management Practices (BMP's) to be implemented for erosion controls daring construction include silt
fences, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection for existing catch basins. A Temporary Erosion and
Sediment Control (TESL) plan is being prepared as part of the project design phase. The selected BMP's shall be
considered minimum erosion control measures and if conditions warrant, additional BMP's shall be installed and
maintained The contractor will provide a certified erosion and sediment control lead (CESCL) to monitor the site
throughout construction. Responsibilities of the CESCL will include implementing and maintaining the TESC for
effectiveness. Should the measures proposed in the approved TESC plan prove inadequate, the CESCL will
upgrade or replace BMP's as needed to comply with County and Washington State Department of Ecology
requirements.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial
wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
During site preparation and heavy construction periods, construction activities will generate onsite dust from
equipment operation. The dust will be created from demolition of roadway features, ground excavation, cut -and -
fill operation, and construction of the roundabout. Construction equipment and vehicles, and traffic delays from
construction activities will generate minor amounts of localized carbon monoxide andparticular emissions. These
emissions will slightly degrade local air quality, but the resultant pollutant concentrations will be outweighed by
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emissions removal upon project completion. Approximately 15,000 vehicles currently go across this intersection
on a daily basis. Once the roundabout is installed volumes will slightly increase across the intersection due to a
reduction in intersection delay, but emissions will still be lower than existing conditions (5 -way stop -controlled
intersection).
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No offsite sources of emissions or odor have been identified that will affect the proposed project.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
The construction contractor will be required to comply with PSCAA Regulation I, Section 9.15 requiring
reasonable precautious to avoid dust emissions. Construction -industry BMP's will be incorporated into
construction plans and contractor specifications, which could include, but not to be limited to, the following:
spraying exposed soil with water, covering exposed soil during grading, covering all truck beds transportation
materials, wetting materials in trucks, and providing wheel washers for trucks traveling offsite. To reduce carbon
monoxide andparticulate emissions from gasoline and diesel engines, construction equipment will have the best
available emission control devices generally available to the contractor. The project is located in a carbon
monoxide and ozone maintenance area. The project is consistent with the goals and implementation methods
include in the Washington State Department of Ecology State Implementation Plan (SIP). This project is included
in the 2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), which
has been demonstrated to meet regional conformity requirement in the federal and state Clean Air Acts. Since the
project is included in these plans, which conform to state and federal regulations, the project is also considered to
demonstrate project -level conformity for ozone.
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.
Good Hope Pond is approximately % mile north of the intersection.
(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
(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
None
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No
(6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
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The project doesn't involve any discharge of waste materials to surface waters. The project will reduce the
amount ofpollution-generating impervious surface and provide flow control, resulting in a reduction in the
volume and flow rate of storrnwater connecting to Good Hope Pond.
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.
F001
(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.
n/a
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.
Stormwater along that stretch will be diverted to the new catch basins as well as new storrnwater lines. The
water flows to Good Hope Pond (directly north of the project).
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
The proposed measures to reduce or control storrnwater runoff impacts include dispersion (based on
Stormwater code). Stormwater from Main St., 84"' Ave. W, and 212`x' St. Stormwater will be diverted to
new catch basins, connected to the storrnwater system connecting to Good Hope Pond. The project flow
control design complies with the 2005 Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
(Ecology Manual). A detention system is proposed to the north of the intersection to reduce the amount of
flow to Good Hope Pond (dimensions: TBD based on geotechnical and drainage reports). Water quality
treatment is required
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:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Small areas of vegetation will be removed as
part of the project. (3) trees larger than 12" diameter at breast height (dbh) and (2) trees less than 12" diameter
will need to be reproved.
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:
Vegetation will be added within the roundabout area and splitter island (details pending / based on discussion
with Parks Department during design phase / based on amount of maintenance).
5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals which 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:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
No measures are proposed.
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, gasoline, and diesel will be used by construction equipment during construction. LED luminaires with
full cutoff capabilities will be added on the roadway.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
S
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: n/a
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.
During construction, the potential exists for accidental spills of small quantities of petroleum products used in
support of construction, such as diesel frtel. If appropriate preventive or remediation measures are not taken,
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these products could infiltrate to the ground, which could lead to contamination of soils and ultimately
groundwater. Contaminants in dust could be dispersed over large areas and could therefore be inhaled by
humans and animals.
Contaminated soil and/or groundwater are potentially located in the areas of proposed right-of-way acquisition,
as documented in the Hazardous Materials Discipline Report. Potential impacts associated with hazardous
materials may occur through management of contaminated material diming construction and encountering
unanticipated contamination during construction.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required for the proposed project. No additional police, firefighting, or
other emergency services, other than those required at a construction site, will be r7ecessary.(2)
Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: A Spill
Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan will be prepared by the construction contractor to avoid
the potential for accidental spills during construction. A Soil and Groundwater Management Plan will be
developed prior to construction to establish procedures to follow in the event that contaminated soil or
groundwater is encountered during construction.
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
Noise in the project area will not affect the proposed project.
(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.
Construction of the proposed project will generate short-term increase in noise levels at adjacent and
nearby areas. Construction noise sources will include bulldozer, backhoe, dump trucks, asphalt paver,
asphalt roller, and delivery trucks. No long-term noise will be generated by the project. The construction
hours will follow City standards stated in the Edmonds City Code (Chapter 5.30), with all activities
occurring during daytime hours.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction-indusby BMP's will be incorporated into construction plans and contractor specifications,
which could include the following: fitting construction equipment engines with adequate mufflers, intake
silencers, or engine enclosures; turning off construction equipment when not in use; and locating
stationary equipment as far as possible away front sensitive receptors. Construction activities associated
with the proposed project won't occur during nighttime hours.
S. Land and Shoreline Use
What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The current land use of all adjacent properties along project limit is Commercial Neighborhood Business zone.
The NW, NE, SW, and West corners are a group of connnercial businesses. The SE corner is the Edmond
Lutheran Church, which is being utilized as a youth center.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing structures on the site include the existing roadway and associated infrastructure, including lighting
fixtures and signage.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
n/a
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Neighborhood Business (BN)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Neighborhood Commercial
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?
No people will be displaced as part of the completed project.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Implementation of the project is consistent with the projected land use and comprehensive planning goals and
policies for the City ofEdinonds.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No housing units will be provided as part of the proposed project.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No housing units will be eliminated as part ofproject.
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?
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The huninaires will be the highest structures (height of — 35 ).
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views will be altered or obstructed with this project.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The landscaped roznzdabout will improve the overall intersection aesthetics. The project includes the addition of
bike lanes across the intersection, a wider sidewalk throughout the intersection, as well as the utility conversion
to underground will increase intersection aesthetics.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
During construction, temporary lighting could be used by the contractors during early morning hours (before
8am in the morning) or late afternoon hours (after 4pm) when needed. The lights will be tanned off at the end of
the workday. The proposed improvements inchrde the installation of approximately 14 new LED huninaires.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Cutoffshields along the back of the luminaires will be used to reduce spillover light onto properties. The addition
of LED lights will improve intersection safety.
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:
Same answer as 11 b.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
The entrance to Yost Park is approximately I mile west of the intersection. Access to Pine Ridge Park is within
approximately % north of the intersection. Woodway High School is % mile to the east and Chase Lake
Elementary is 'Y2 mile south.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
IM
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
This project will provide additional bicycle andpedestrian users to go across this intersection. Flashing beacons
and splitter island for each approach will guarantee a safer crossing for all recreational users. This safety
improvement will encourage additional users to go across this intersection.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
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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.
The nearest previously recorded cultural resource is located several miles f •orn the project site. The project site is
located in a previously disturbed, urban environment. .
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
None
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
The contractor will stop work if he or she uncovers a cultural resource at any point during project construction.
The discovery location will be secured and the appropriate agencies and tribes 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.
The project site is accessible from numerous streets, including minor arterial streets (212`x' St. SW and Main St.),
collector street (the south approach of 84`x' Ave. W and Bowdoin Way), and local street (north approach of
84'x'Ave. W).
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
212`x' St. SW, Main St., and 84'x' Ave. W (south end) are used by Community Transit (Routes 115 and 116).
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
The project will relocate (1) parking stall on the property in the northeast corner of the intersection (8325 2121x'
St. SW). (1) additional parking stall on the property on the tivest side of the intersection (8410 Main St.) will be
impacted; however, efforts are being made to reconfigure the intersection to accommodate relocation of the stall,
if possible.
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).
The entire area within the project limit ( 500' from the center of intersection for each approach) will be
resur faced.
C. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
Currently, approximately 15, 000 vehicles cross the intersection on a daily basis. Upon project completion, this
number is estimated to increase to 15,500 vehicles ( 2.5% annual increase). This increase is based upon
anticipated population growth in the project vicinity. The proposed improvements will not generate additional
vehicular trips.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Non -motorized transportation conditions at the intersection are currently unsafe due to long crossing distance of
each crosswalk and the five approaches. The size of the intersection also affects the driver visibility of those users.
This project will provide a refuge island for each approach, creating a much shorter crossing distance at each
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crosswalk for pedestrian / cyclists. Intersection delay reductions at this intersection will reduce the delay of all
Community Transit (CT) buses during congestion hours, going through the intersection. This combined with
pedestrian safety improvements will increase CT ridership.
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 won't generate a need for additional public services at the site.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None are proposed.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: atugawater, uerytele
saI ary w , septic system, other:
Existing utilities at the site include water, overhead power/communication, buried power, gas, buried
communication, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer lines.
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 proposed project will upgrade the existing storm sewer systems, potentially underground existing overhead
power/cornrnunication lines, and make minor adjustments to other existing utility lines. New luminaires / light
poles will replace lighting fixtures on existing utility poles.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to
make its decision.
Signature of Proponent
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Date Submitted
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal,
would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or
under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered
species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land
or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
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7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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