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RCW 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
Description ofproposal: The Applicant proposes torezone the parcel addressed aa7533228thStreet
SW from Residential Multifamily (RM -2.4) to Residential Multifamily (RM -1.5). An existing 8 -unit
apartment complex will remain and the Applicant hopes to establish one additional dwelling unit within an
existing detached structure on the site. The proposed rezone would bring the existing nonconforming
number of units on the site into zoning compliance for density and allow for the possible creation the one
additional dwelling unit. Rezones are Type IV -B decisions vvhena the Planning Board holds a public
hearing and makes a recommendation to the City Council who makes the final decision. (File No.
PLN20130074)
Location of proposal, including etnmed address if any: 7533 22«m Street SW (Tax Parcel #
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that ensure no significant adverse impacts will be created.
An environmental impact statement is not required under RCVV4321C,U3U(2)(c). This decision was
made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead
agency. This information ioavailable hothe public on request.
There isnocomment period for this DNS.
XX This DNS kaissued under 107-11'34O(2);the lead agency will not act onthis proposal for 14
days from the date below. Comments must besubmitted bv Janua 014.
Project Planner: Mike Clugston, AICP, Associate Planner
Contact Information: City of Edmonds 11215th Avenue North, Edmonds, WAg8020 1425-771-0220
Date: Signature:
XXYou may appeal this determination to RobertChave' Planning Manager, at 121 5th Avenue
North, Edmonds, WA 88020' by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for the
appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form
no later than_Januar 31 2014 . You should be prepared to make specific factual
objections. Contact the project planner to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA
appeals.
XX Posted on at the Edmonds Public Library and Edmonds Public Safety
Building. Published in the Everett Herald. Emailed to the Department of Ecology SEPA
Center Mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the site.
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The SEPA Checklist, project plano, location map. and DNS are available at through the
Pnnndo Online link. Search for file number PLN20130074, These materials are also available for viewing at the
Planning Division - located on the second floor of City Hall: 121 5 th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020.
Mailed notice tuthe following:
XX_- COMCAST
Outside P|antEn i .NodhRogion
1525 75' St. SVVSuite 2UO
Everett, WA 98203
XX Washington State Dept, of Transportation
Attn: RominPezooN
SnoKing Developer Services, MS 221
15700 Dayton Ave. N.
PO Box 330310
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
X}Michael Strong
PDBox 314A5
Seattle, VVAO81U3
XXSnohomish County Fire District No. 1
Headquarters Station No. 1
AUn.:Director ofFire Services
12310Meridian Avenue South
Everett, WA 98208-5764
J��_ Snohomish CouHealth District
Attn: Bruce 8haughn
3O2ORocker Ave
Everett, VVA08201'3QOU
XXPuget Sound Energy
Attn: Elaine Babby
POBox 97O34 M/S EST-11VV
Bellevue, VVA88OO9-8734
_XX_ Betty Tobin
Snohomish Co. PUD
P0Box 11O7
Everett, WA 98206-1107
_XX_ KojoFmdjourDepartment of Ferries
Environmental Manager
2901 3 ~Ave, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98121-3014
XX Kristin Khm8nKeUy
XXComm Transit Snohnmi*hCo/SCnPmgnamDimdor
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_XX_ City ofMountlake Terrace
Attn,: P| i Dept.
O10021U^'St. SW, Suite 200
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
XXTu|a|ipTribal Council
O700Totem Beach Road
Marysville, WA 98270
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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.
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.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): /_ ` �' 1
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
R. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
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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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
(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.
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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.
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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.
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
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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.
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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.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
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(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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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.
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(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to
be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
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d Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
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evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
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wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfbil, other:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
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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:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
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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.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
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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:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
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(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
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b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
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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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
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What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
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11. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
b. Approximately 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:
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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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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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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?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
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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:
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be}} on or next to the site.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
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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.
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
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C. How man parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? K,",)
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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).
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
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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.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities -currently-available at the site 'y electricity, natural gas wate kefuse servi e, telephone,
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anitary sewed, 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.
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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-fd y' on them to make its decision.
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(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 exlent 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?
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Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
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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?
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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:
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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?
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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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