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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.
histructions for Applicants.
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if
a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). the leasd agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposalFor 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: City ofEdmonds 2015 Sewerline Replacement Project
2. Name of applicant: Henry Schroder, Capital Projects Manager,
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
City ofEdmonds
Edmonds WA 98020
4. Date checklist prepared: December 4, 2014
5. Agency requesting checklist: Cit) ofEdmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction is anticipated to occur corn May 2015 through August 2015, subject to various agency approvals.
In -water work will occur during Washin on Department of Fish And Wildhfe approved in -water work window.
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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.
The proposed project includes replacement and repair ofsewerline at eleven sites around the City. This SEPA checklist
specifically addresses approximately 1870 linear feet ofsewerline replacement in the Brookrnere neighborhood, between
Puget Lane and the Shell Creek crossingat t Caspers Street. Routine maintenance is expected throughout the life of the
proposed sewerline. No other plans for future additions or expansion is related or connected with this proposal.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA)
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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.
None known.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Hydraulic Prosect Approval (HPA - Uashin tog n Department of Fish And Wildlife)
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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 CityofEdmonds is proposing to replace and repair sewerlines at eleven sites around the City. This SEPA checklist
specifically addresses the replacement approximatelLof 1870 linear feet ofsewerline in the Brookmere neighborhood,
behveen Puget Lane and the Shell Creek crossingat t Caspers Street. Pipe diameters range from 10 inches at Puget
Lane to 15 inches at Caspers Street. The sewerlines will be replaced using open trench construction.
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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.
The project is located in the City ofEdrnonds, Snohomish Counh), Washington in Township 27N, Range 3E, Section 24.
The sewerline replacement proiect passes thru several parcels including Parcel Nos. 27031300303600,
27031300305700, 00461500000903,27032400213700, 27032400213300, 27032400211500 and 00397600000400 (see
Attached Figure 1 vicinity map and site plans).
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, illy, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 10%.
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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 agricultural land of longterm
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
USDA NRCS soil survey information for Snohomish County indenti ies Everett gravelh sanch loam, 8 to 15
percent slopes, from Puget Lane to Melody Lane, 0 to 8 percent slopes from Melody Lane to Brookmere Drive
and Alderwood--Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes along Brookmere Drive and Caspers Street.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
There are no obvious indicatations of unstable soils in the innnediate vicinity.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, total area and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Open cut portions of the sewerline proiect will be backfilled with select material.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No long-term erosion is anticipated as a result of the proposed project. Best Management Practices (BMP's)
will be used to control erosion during construction, including silt fencing, coir logs and catch basin inlet
protection.
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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)?
Approximately two thirds of the 1870 linear feet ofsewerline replacement will be covered by existing roads or
driveways.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Best Management Practices (BMP's) will be used to control erosion during construction, including silt fencing
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coir logs and catch basin inlet protection. Contractor shall prevent exccnvated materials, silt or debris from
entering storm drain catch basins, sanitary sewers, Shell Creek or Hindlev Creek. The contractor shall develop
and submit a construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to the 00, Engineer for approval prior to
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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.
Project construction could generate dust on site but the effects are anticipated to be minor, local and tetnporai3'.
Construction vehicles and equipment will generate small amounts of carbon dioxide and particulates. These
emissions would cause minor degradation of air quality for short durations. Some construction activities could
generate odors that would be detectible offsite. Contractors would be required to comply with Puget Sound Clean
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Air Agency regulations for emissions of air contaminants and anjeffects would be temporary.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No offsite sources of emmisions or odors have been identified that would be caused by the proposed project.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Contractors would be required to comply with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency regulations for emissions of air
contaminants and any effects would be temporary.
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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..
Shell Creek and Hindley Creek intersect the project area. Hindley Creek flows into Shell Creek which flows
to Puget Sound. Puget Sound is located approximately 450 feet from the project site.
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(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.
The I5 -inch sewer line will be at a minimum depth of 4 feet below grade and will be routed over the
Hindley Creek culvert and will enter a manhole adjacent to the east bank of Shell Geek. The sewer line
will be installed using open -trench construction methods.
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(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.
During construction no fill or dredge material will placed in or removed rom surface water or wetlands.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The proposal will not require any surface water withdrawals or diversions.
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(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The south end of the project site lies approximately ten feet east of the 100 -year floodplain of Shell Creek.
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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.
No waste materials will be discharged to surface waters. The contractor shall prevent excavated materials,
silt or debris front entering storm drain catch basins Shell Creek Hindley Creek or the sanitary sewer.
The contractor shall develop and submit a Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to the City
Engineer for approval prior to construction
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b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well
Will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
Groundwater rnay be withdrawn as part of construction. Dewatering shall be pumped to Baker Tank(s),
which shall gm,ity drain to nearb , s� wale(s), existing stormwater system or dischatZe back to Hindley
Creek or Shell Creek pursuant to permit conditions. Dewatering discharge shall conform to an approved
Construction Storrn Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
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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.
No waste material will be discharged into the ground rom septic tanks or other sources.
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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.
No new impervious surfaces will be added as a result of this project.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
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Waste materials stored and used along the project corridor will likely be petroleum fuel products
associated with construction, operation, road maintenance and transportation. Release of waste material
could potentially occur fi'orrt accidental fuel leaks or spills, but is not likely. A Construction Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan will be implemented as part ofproject construction and includes a Pollutant
Control Element to address any accidental release ofwaste material fi'om fuel leaks or spills.
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(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinityof the site? If so,
describe.
The proposal will not alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinitEof the site.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
During construction, BMP's will include installing silt fences, covering material stockpiles, installing catch basin
4. Plants
a.
inlet protections and placing coir logs in drainage swales.
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Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: lder maple aspen, other: _
X evergreen tree: Or cedar pine, other: spruce
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
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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?
Landscape trees, shrubs and hedges on private property may need to be removed and replaced. Approximatelk
3500 square feet of landscaped lawn will be disturbed as a result ofproiect construction and will be restored to
pre-existing conditions or better.
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Records from Washington Department of Natural Resources Washington Natural Heritage Program Geo raphic
Information System WNHP Data Set (updated 2011) do not indicate any federally listed plant species in or
adjacent to the proiect site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Vegetated areas disturbed during construction will be restored to pre-existing conditions or better.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Himalayan blackberries may be found along- the project site.
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5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include:
birds: hawk hero�songbirds, they:
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.
USFWS and NOAA Fisheries lists idents, the potential presence of the following endangered r•ed species in the
vicinity of the project (limited to freshwater areas of Shell Creek):
Coastal Puget Sound DPS Bull Trout
Puget Sound ESU Chinook Salmon
Puget Sound ESU Steelhead
WDFW Priority Habitat and Species (PHS) data (2009) do not identify the above listed species or any other
threatened or endangered species on or near the project site.
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Washington State is within the Pacific Flyway migration route. Key rest stops are not known to be located within
the project site. WDFW PHS data (2009) does not identifi, any migration routes within or adjacent to the
project site.
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Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Vegetated areas disturbed during construction will be restored to pre-existing conditions or better.
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
No invasive animal species is known to be on or near the site.
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed
project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
The sewer lines will be grayLtv flow and do not have any ener0, needs.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
The sewerlines will be installed underground and will not affect the potential use of solar enei•U.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
No enei:U conservation features are proposed.
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7. Environmental Health
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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 o small quantities ofpetroleum products used in
support of construction, such as diesel fuel or lubricating oil. If appropriate preventative or remediation
measures are not taken, these products could infiltrate into the ground, which could lead to contamination ofsoils
and ultimately groundwater. Contaminants in dust could be dispersed over lamer areas and could therefore be
inhaled by humans and animals or ultimately distributed for uptake by plants.
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(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
There is no known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
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(2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design.
This includes undergrand hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project
area and in the vicinity.
There are no known existing hazardous chemicals/conditions within the project area and in the vicinity.
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(3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or constructions, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
Small quantities ofpetroleum products will be used in support of construction.
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(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None anticipated as part ofproiect operation. During construction the contractor is required to provide
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immediate ingress and e cess for emer e�ncy vehicles at all tunes.
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(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
A Construction Stormivater Pollution Prevention Plan will be implemented as part of project construction,
and includes a Pollution Control element to address anv accidental release of waste material from fuel
leaks or spills. Construction crews will be familiar with Standard Specifications on hazardous waste
discoverj,. In the event that hazardous materials are encountered, they will be properly masa ed and
disposed of consistent with State and local regulations.
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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)?
There is local street tr•a rc adjacent to the project site and the railroad is nearby, but these will not of ect
the proposed project.
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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.
Temporary construction noise will be generated during daylight hours. It is possible that a generator
supporting dewatering pumps may run continuously ifgroundwater is encountered. There will be no long_
term noise generated after the proiect is complete.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
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There are no proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts.
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8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on
nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site consists of residential properties and the City Rip_ht-of- lfcm The project will not affect current land uses.
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b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much
agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result
of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest
land tax status will be converted to nonfrom or nonforest use?
There is no indication that the subject site has ever been used as a working farmland or forest land
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(1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If
so, how:
The proposal will not affect or be affected by normal business operations ofsurrounding working farm or
forest lands.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Residential properties contain primary residences. Some residential properties will also contain detached
mazes, sheds and outbuildings.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The current City of Edrnonds Zonink Map Map Revision Date: Mcg identifies the project site as Single
RS 12 — FamilV, 12, 000 square foot lots.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The current CityofEdmonds Comprehensive Plan Mat) (Map Revision Date: December 30, 2011) identifies the
project site as Single Family — Resource, which includes single family RSIf� 12, RS -12 and RS -20 zoning. _
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Not anvlicable.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Portio is of the site contain streams, associated buffers and _floodplain.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
No displacements would occur.
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I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The proposed project is a sewer improvement Proiect which is compatible with residential land use,
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in. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
There are no nearby agricultural and forest lands of long term commercial sjg_nificance.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
The project does not provide any housing units.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
The project does not eliminate any housing units.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
No measures are needed since there are no impacts.
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10. Aesthetics
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What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The entire sewerline project is atrQ ade (manholes) or below ground.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views will be altered or obstructed.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The entire sewerline project is at grade (manholes) or beloivground.
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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?
During construction ternporar•y lighting could be used during ear•li� morning hours (before 8:00 a.m.) or late
afternoon hours (after 4: 00 p.m.) when needed. The lights will be turned off at the end of the workday. The
completed project will not produce li hg t or glare.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
The completed project will not produce li h� t or. Aare.
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Existing sources of li h�Ig are from adjacent residential properties and roadwmrs will nota ect the proposal.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
There are no impactsfr�orn this proposal therefore no rneastrres are proposed.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Puget Sound located 450 feet to the west offers marine -based recreational opportunities. Maplewood Park is
located approximately 0. 75 mile to the east. Brackett's Landing Park is located approximately 0. 75 mile to the
southwest. Hummingbird Park is located approximately 0. 75 mile to the southeast and the Civic Playfrelds are
located approximately 0.5 mile to the south.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No displacement of recreational uses would occur as a result of the proposed project.
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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:
No impacts will occur to recreation therefore no measures are proposed.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in,
or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so,
specifically describe.
A total of nine historic properties are located within a one mile radius of the project site and are listed on either
the NRHP or the WHR. None of these sites are located on or next to the project site.
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b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may
include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural
importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such
resources.
A total of free cultural resource investigations have been conducted within a 1 -mile vicinih� of the project site.
The investigations did not include the subject property or areas immediately adjacent to the property and are
summarized as follows:
Three cultural resource surveys have been conducted for transportation -related projects located within a 1 -mile
vicinity_of the project site. In 2007 a cultural resources report was conducted for the Olympia View Drive Safety
Improvement prosect and while 21 historic structures were recorded they do not meet the criteria for eligibility for
listing in the NRHPand no cultural resources were identified duringsubsurface sbsurface testing. In 2006, an archeological
site assessment of the Sound Transit Sounder project was conducted and no archaeological items were identified
within the vicinity of the proposed project site. In 1996, a cultural resource testing report for the Edmonds
Downtown Crossing project identified and recorded a prehistoric shell midden during a pedestrian survey.
Shellfish remains of mussels, barnacles and cockles were identified and it was concluded that the site represents a
food processing site. One cultural resource report was conducted for a proposed telecommunications facility. No
cultural resourceswere identi led. In 2004, a historic survey of Downtown Edmonds was prepared for the Cit! of
Edmonds and Washington State Office ofArcheology and Historic Preservation that inventoried 80 historic
structures in Edmonds, none of which included structures on the proposed project site.
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C. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the
project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS date, etc.
Methods used to assess potential impacts include existing cultural resource investigations and cultural resources.
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d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources.
Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
The project is not expected to impact any significant cultural resources. As necessary, the construction
contractor(s) will be informed about archeological monitoring procedures and protocols. In addition, the Cih,
can arrange for an archeologist to brief the construction supervisor(s)about the procedures in case
archeological deposits and human remains are encountered.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The project site includes the ri Ig ut-of-woL for Caspers Street, Brookmere Drive, Melod>> Lane and Puget Lane.
These streets can be accessedf-om 91" Avenue N and Puget Drive.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not,
what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Comrnunih) Transit Route 196 serves the geographic area of the project site. A transit stop at Caspers Street and
Brookmere Drive is at the south end of the project site. A transit stop at 9"' Avenue N and Hindley Lane is a
quarter mile from the project site.
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(STAFF CO
C. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The project would not add or eliminate anj parking spaces.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state
transportation facilityes not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
The project would not require any new or improved roads or streets. Streets disturbed as a result of construction
will be restored to pre-existing conditions.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
The project is located within a tenth of a mile of the BNSF railroad• however, the proiect will not use water, rail
or air• transportation.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
anpassenger vehicles). What data or transporation models were used to make these estimates?
The completed project would not require any regular daily vehicle trips. Vehicular trips would be limited to
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periodic routine maintenance activities.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products
on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
The proposal will not interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on
roads or streets in the area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Since there are no impacts, none are proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
The protect would not result in an increased need for public services.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
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No impacts will be created and therefore no measures are needed or proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
16. Utilities
a. Circ 'ties currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
Canitn:
, t��
ary sewer
ary sewer eptic system, other:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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 is a sanitary sewer project.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
A",
Signa ure of Propone ' tit
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Date Submitted
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