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Purpose of Checklist.
ENVIRONMENTAL 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.
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 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: 226'x' Street SW Walkway
2. Name of applicant: City of Edmonds
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
121 5'F' Avenue N, Edmonds WA 98020; 425-771-0220; Mr. Bertrand Hauss
4. Date checklist prepared: 01/06/10
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edrnonds.
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Design Completion: 02/10, Construction
Completion: 05110
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.
Environmental Classification Summary will be prepared since the project is funded by a Federal Giant.
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.
General Permit and Right -of -Way Permit
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.
This project will consist of approximately 300 feet of 7 -foot sidewalk on the south side of 226`x' Street SW, with new ADA
curb ramps as well as curb and gutter. The nearest travel lane to the sidewalk will also be widened by 1.5 feet.
Installation of storinwater facilities.
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.
226"' St. SW between SR -104 and 105'x' Place West (Township 27N, Range 3E, Section 25)
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
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
2%
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, mucic)? If you know
the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
Everett gravelly sandy loam
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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.
Concrete / asphalt: sinface of sidewalk and roadway widening section adjacent to curb and gutter => 35 cubic
yards
Crushed sui face top course: sub -surface of concrete and asphalt => 15 cubic yards
L Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
100%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
TSEC — Best Management Practices
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.
The number of vehicles traveling that stretch of roadway won't change upon project completion.
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:
None
3. WATER
a. Surface:
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
No
(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
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(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.
No
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.
Possibly (pending results frorn the geotechnical report / whether infiltration system can be used. Ground
water along that stretch will be diverted to several new catch basins, which will then be connected to an
infiltration system (pending, based on Geotechnical report).
(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.
Ground water along that stretch will be diverted to several new catch basins, which will then be connected
to an infiltration system (pending / based on Geotechnical report).
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Storrnwater code
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
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crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
2 or 3 pine trees will need to be removed as part of this project since the trunks / roots are currently located
where the sidewalk / curb ramps will be installed.
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:
Some other type of vegetation may replace the 2 or 3 pines trees that need to be removed as part of this project
(to be discussed with property owner).
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.
Pacific Flyway
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
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.
n/a
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
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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.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
n/a
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
n/a
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
General Traffic
(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.
The levels of noise during the construction phase will be very minor. The construction hours will follow
City standards stated in the Edmonds City Code (Chapter 5.30).
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction hours per ECC 5.30
S. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Single Family Residences along 226`x' Street SW / Gas Station / Veterinarian Clinic on corner lots of SR -104 @
226`x' Street SW intersection
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
C. Describe any structures on the site.
None
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
None
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
BN and RS -8
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
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Single Family Residence and Planned Bitsiness /Neighborhood Batsiness
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
n1a
It. 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
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Project was identified as sidetivalk project in the 2009 [Valkway Plan.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
n1a
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
n1a
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
n1a
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?
n1a
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
n1a
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
n1a
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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?
The removal of 2 or 3 trees along the stretch may slightly increase the amount of light coming onto the property
at 10431 226`x' Street SW.
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:
Discuss with property owner(10431 226`x' Street SW) and possibly replace the removed trees
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
None
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.
No
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:
Cultural Resources Study — work will stop if anything is discovered during course of construction and
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.
SR -104 and 226`x' Street SW.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
No, the nearest transit stop is approximately % mile away.
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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 or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
226'x' Street SW will be widened 1.5 on the same side as where the sidewalk will be installed (on Public Right -of -
Way).
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.
Saine as existing since the only roadway improvement is the street widening
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Pedestrians currently use the dirt path leveled with the roadway. The project will now place those users on a
sidewalk, significantly increasing the pedestrian safety conditions and therefore the amount of pedestrian
activit.y. The new ADA curb ramps will improve accessibility for the handicapped.
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
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:
n/a
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.
n/a
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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.
C
Signature of Proponent
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Date Submitted