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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 malting 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 fi•om your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts fi-orn 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:
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.
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 76°i Ave W@ 212i1' St. SW Intersection Improvements
2. Name of applicant: City oj'Edmonds
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
1215 1h Avenue N, Edmonds WA 98020; 425-771-0220; Mr. Bertrand Hauss
4. Date checklist prepared: 06/27/14
5. Agency requesting checklist: City o 'Edmonds
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Design Completion: 12/15; ROW Completion 12/15; Construction Completion: (TBD / pending grantfinding)
coding)
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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 project will help support the re -development of this area by creating a more efficient transportation system, with the
addition of left turn lanes, right turn lanes, and/ or bike lanes on all apporaches. The traffic flow and non -motorized
transportation improvements will help increase housing and employment densities near the intersection by making it
more attractive.
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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.
An Environmental Classification Summary form has been approved 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 Environmental Classification Summary (ECS).
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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.
NO
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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.
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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 project will improve and widen the intersection by installing a new traff c signal with protected / permissive left turn
phases for all approaches and adding opposing northbound and southbound left turn lanes on 76th Ave and a
westbound right turn lane on 212th St.Additional improvements include sidewalk, curb andgutter, storm drainage,
pavement, street lighting, signing and striping.
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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 plait,
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"' St. SW @ 76'11 Ave. W intersection
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flirt, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
I% on 212"' ST SW (east of the intersection)
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C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and inuck)? 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.
Fill, underlain by recessional oithvash or weathered till to a depth of I to 19 feet bgs.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe..._,
No
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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.
The widened roadway will conform to the existing grades, and significant cuts and fills are not planned. Soil
generated from shallow cuts and/or excavations along the project alignment is likely to consist of loose to dense
sand with varying amounts of silt and gravel content, some of which could be relatively moisture sensitive. It may
be possible to use excavated near -surface site soil for embankment material or utility trench backfill, provided
that grading occurs during dry weather periods, and the moisture contentis near optimum moisture at the time of
construction. However, during periods of wet weather, the onsite soil with high silt content will be difficult to
compact, and it will probably be necessary to remove water from the onsite soils in order to compact it to the
required density. If the onsite soil generated from shallow cuts and/or excavations along the project alignment
cannot be used as fill, it will be disposed offsite at an approved location.
Import material needed to construct embankments would meet the requirements for "gravel borrow" it? Section 9-
03.14(1) of the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications. Fill and foundation materials would be placed and
compacted in accordance with Section 2-03.3(14)C, Method C of the 2014 WSDOT Standard Specifications.
Compaction and moisture control tests would be completed in accordance with Section 2-03.3(14)D of the 2014
WSDOT Standard Specifications. The rnaximzan dry density and optinnun moisture content may also be
determined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Test Method D1557.
It is estimated less than 1, 000 CY of material will need to be removed for this project.
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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 part of this project. Sonne 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 pollzrting-generating impervious paved surfaces
connected to storrnwater management facilities (such as detention vault) capable of handling runoff without
resulting in significant erosion.
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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)?
The entire project area will be covered with impervious surface.
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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) to be implemented for erosion controls during construction include silt
fences, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection for existing catch basins. A Temporaty 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 irnplernenting and maintaining the TESC for
effectiveness. Should the measzrr•es proposed in the approved TESC plan prove inadequate, the CESCL will
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upgrade or replace BMP's as needed to comply with County and Washington State Department of Ecology
requirements.
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2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and
industrial wood smolce) 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 fr•oin
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 and particular emissions. These
emissions will slightly degrade local air quality, but the resultant pollutant concentrations will be outweighed by
emissions removal upon project completion. Approximately 20, 000 vehicles currently go across this intersection
on a daily basis. Once the intersection improvements are completed, volumes will slightly increase due to a
reduction in intersection delay, but emissions will still be lower than existing conditions.
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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 emissions or odor have been identified that will affect the proposed project.
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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 fr•oin 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 ivith 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 inchided in these plans, which conform to state andfederal regulations, the project is also considered to
demonstrate project -level conformity for ozone.
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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.
Hall Creek is approximately I mile east of the intersection.
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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.
No
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(3) Estimate the amount of rill 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 rill
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
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(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No
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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.
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 storrmvater connecting to Hall Creek.
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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.
No
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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.
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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.
Storrnwater along this stretch will be diverted to the new catch basins, new stortnwater lines, and storm
detention vault. The water will flow to Hall Creek.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
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(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinityof the site? If so,
describe.
No
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
The proposed measures to reduce or control storrnwater runoff impacts are the installation of a detention vault
detention (approximate dimensions: 100' long by 20' wide by 5' deep) and a storm treatment system. Stornnvater
will be diverted to new catch basins, connected to the stormwater system connecting to Hall Creek ( I mile east
of the intersection). The project flow control design complies with the 2005 Ecology Storrnwater Management
Manual for Western Washington (Ecology Manual). Water quality treatment is required.
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
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- evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
x shrubs
X grass
- pasture
Cron or P -'rain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
.wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfbil, other:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Small areas o vegetation will be removed as part of the project. (10) trees larger than 12" diameter at breast
If
height (dbh) will retnoved.
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Vegetation will be added on all foam corners of the intersection (details pending / based on discussion with Parks
Department during design phase / based on amount of maintenance).
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on oi- near the site.
n/a
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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, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: X
mammals: (leer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish:
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s, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
No measures are proposed.
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
n/a
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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.
Electricity, gasoline, and cliesel will be used by construction equipment during construction. LED haninaires with
fith' cutoff capabilities will be added on the roadway.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
C. What hinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
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7. Environmental Health
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 fuel. If appropriate preventive or remediation measures are not taken,
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 andlor groundwater are potentially located in the areas ofproposed right-of-ivay acquisition,
as documented in the Hazardous Materials Discipline Report. Potential impacts associated with hazardous
materials may occur through management of contaminated material during construction and encountering
unanticipated contamination during construction
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(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
Based on the Hazrnat Material Report, the project is located in an area with historical and / or present
operations of dry cleaners and service stations.. Potential contaminated soil and / or perched groundwater
are located in the areas of acquisition and the sites are classified as low to moderate risks based on this
probability.
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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.
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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.
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(4) 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 necessary.
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(5) 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.
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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)?
Noise in the project area will not affect 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.
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 deliver} trucks. No long -terms 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.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction -industry BMP's will be incorporated into construction plans and contractor specifications,
which could include the following: fitting construction equipment engines with adequate rnuffers, intake
silencers, or engine enclosures; turning off construction equipment when not in use; and locating
stationary equipment as far as possible away from sensitive receptors. Construction activities associated
with the proposed project won't occur during nighttime hours.
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g. 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 current land use along the project limit is Cormnercial Neighborhood Business zone on the SE, NE, and NW
corners and Public Use with the Woodway High School on the SW corner. The proposal would affect current land
uses on nearby or adjacent properties.
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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?
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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:
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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.
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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?
Neighborhood Business (BN) /Public Use (P)
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Mixed Use Commercial, Public Use
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
n1a A I
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11. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? 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?
No people will be displaced as part of the completed project.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None
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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 of Edmonds.
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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:
n/a
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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.
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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 of project.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None
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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?
The luminaires will be the highest structures (height of — 35 ).
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views will be altered or obstructed with this project.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The project includes the addition of bike lanes across the intersection, a wider sidewalk throughout the
intersection, as ivell as the utility conversion to underground, all increasing intersection aesthetics.
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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, temporary lighting could be used by the contractors during early morning hours (before
Sam in the morning) or late afternoon hours (after 4prn) when needed. The lights will be turned off at the end of
the workday. The proposed improvements include the installation of approximately 12 new LED.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Cutoff shields along the back of the hrninaires will be used to reduce spillover light onto properties. The addition
of LED lights will improve intersection safety.
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Same answer as 11 b.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Woodway High School with playing field is on the SW corner of the intersection as well as College Place Middle
School (1/2 north of the intersection). Pine Ridge Park is approximately I mile to the west of the intersection.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No
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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:
This project will provide additional bicycle and pedestrian users to go across this intersection. Bike lanes will be
added Changes to the traffic signal phasing will make the intersection work more efficiently, thus reducing the
amount of'thne pedestrian need to wait before crossing. All these improvement will encourage more cyclists and
pedestrians to go across this intersection.
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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.
The nearest previously recorded cultural resource is located several miles fr•orn the project site. The project site is
located in a previously disturbed urban environment.
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b. Are here any landmarks, features, or other evi(r nce 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.
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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.
Cultural resources has been completed and the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation didn't
indicate any potential unpacts to cultural and historic resources near the project limits.
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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 contractor will stop work if he or she uncovers a cultural resource at any point dining project construction.
The discovery location will be secured and the appropriate agencies and tribes will be contacted.
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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 is accessible from (2) streets: 212'1'St. SW (minor arterial) and 76i1' Ave. W (minor arterial).
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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?
21211i St. SW and 76i1' Ave. W are used by Community Transit (Routes 116 and 119).
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C. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The project will slightly modem the parking configuration at the Burger King property. However, the number of
parking stalls will remain the same.
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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).
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Each approach will be widened to allow with the addition of left turn lanes, right turn lanes, and / or bicycle
lanes. ROW acquisition will be needed for certain areas since those are currently located on private property.
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e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
No
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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 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?
Currently, approximately 20,000 vehicles cross the intersection on a daily basis. Upon project completion, this
number is estimated to increase to 20,500 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. 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.
n/a
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It. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Bicycle conditions at the intersection are currently unsafe due to the lack of bicycle facilities. Cormnuity Transit
currently experiences long delays when going through the intersection. The improvement will decrease those
delays and will increase dependability of'CT service (=> increase ridership). Intersection delay reductions at this
intersection will reduce the delay of all Conrrnuniiy Transit (CT) buses going through the intersection dutring
congestion hours.
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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, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
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The project won't generate a need for additional public services at the site. Woodway High School is located on
the SW corner of the intersection. Therefore, pedestrian detour will need to be in place during certain periods of
the project, in order to allow full continuous safe access.
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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: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
Existing utilities at the site include ivater, overheadpower/communication, gas, buried communication, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer lines.
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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.
The proposed project will upgrade the existing storm, water, and sanitary sewer system. Overhead utility lines
will be converer7ed to underground New luminaires / light poles will replace lighting fixtures on existing utility
poles.
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I declare under penalty of pet jury 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.
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