SEPA_Checklist.pdf#P71
CITY OF EDMONDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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:
For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). the lead agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposed nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be
read as "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if applicable: Westgate Station Rezone
2. Name of applicant: CDA + Pirscher Architects
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
11
23114100"
Edmonds, WA 98020
Carl E. Pirscher AIA. LEED AP
206- 368-9668 x-107 (office) 206-853-1904 (cell)
Date checklist prepared: July 17, 2017
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5. Agency requesting checklist: City o Edmonds
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The Application for Rezone if approved will allow the submittal of project specific site and building documentation that
will be filed soon after final completion of the Rezone process.
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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.
Following the Rezone approval a mixed -use project specific documentation for design review approval will be filed with
the City soon after final completion of the Rezone process. It is not anticipated at this time that other than tenant
improvement plans for the commercial component of the mixed use project, that further expansion or additions will be
undertaken.
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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.
Previous development applications for of this currently vacant site have been filed with the City ofEdmonds in the past.
A short plat was applied for and granted over ten (10) vears ago that created the individual parcel that is the subL
property for this rezone.
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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 identiLed at this time.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
A Request for Rezone from the City of Edmonds, SEPA approval for the Request for Rezone. A SEPA checklist will be
submitted for a specific project following approval of the rezone. Building permit documentation will also be submitted
for a specific project following the approval of this rezone request.
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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.
This Rezone Application is to rezone the subject site from it's current WMU — Westgate Mixed Use zone back to the
zoning that was in effect prior to the creation of this WMU zone which was BC- EW or Business Commercial —
Edmonds Way. Following approval of the rezone for the subject site a mixed use project will be presented to the Cites
review.
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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 property that is to be the subject of this rezone request is located 3601 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA . See attached
property survey for legal description, tax parcel number and additional information.
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Approximately 2/3rds of the site is is flat to rolling with the balance of the site in moderate to steep slopes.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
There is a bluff that paralells a portion of the northern property line that exceeds 45%.
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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 long term
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
See attached geotechnical report for specific information.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
There is some history of unstable soils on the subject site. Please review the attached geotechnical report for
additional information.
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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.
This information will be determined when a project specific application is filed with the City of Edmonds.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
This information will be determined when a project specific application is filed with the City of Edmonds.
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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)?
This is unknown at this time and will be addressed when a project specific application is filed with the City of
Edmonds.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
This is unknown at this time and will be addressed when a project specific application is filed with the City of
Edmonds.
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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 smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
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This is unknown at this time and will be addressed when a project specific application is filed with the City of
Edmonds.
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b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
None identified at this time.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
This information will be determined when a project specific application is filed with the City of Edmonds.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time nor anticipated by future project specific submittals.
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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
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Will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
Ground water withdrawels are not anticipated by any project that would proceed followingthe he approval of
the requested rezone.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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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.
The primary source of runoff for the subject parcel at present is atmospheric precipitation. A project
specific proposal for the subject parcel will include detailed studies of the means and methods to manage
surface water runoff, and drainage conveyance, the use of infiltration etc. A project specific proposal will
most likely evaluate the possibility of infiltration as well as piped conveyance to offsite storm sewage
systems which are available in the adioinina ROW.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
There are no surface waters in the subject sites vicinity that have been identified. A project specific
proposal for the subject parcel will include detailed studies of the means and methods to manage surface
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water runoff, drainage conveyance, the use of infiltration etc. that will minimize the possibility of waste
products coming into cantact with my ground waters.
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(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
A project specific proposal for the subject parcel will include detailed studies of the means and methods to
manage surface water runoff, and drainage conveyance
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
A project specific proposal for the subject parcel will include detailed studies of the means and methods to manage
surface water runoff, and drainage conveyance.
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
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 bind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Project specific plans will include detailed landscape plans that will describe materials and methods to preserve
existing vegetation and enhance the site with new plantings.
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None identified at this time.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Project specific plans will include detailed landscape plans that will describe materials and methods to preserve
existing vegetation and enhance the site with new plantings.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None identified at this time.
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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:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: RODENTS
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.
None identified at this time.
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The site is part of the Pacific Flyway migratory bird route that extends fron Alaska to Patagonia.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Project specific plans will include detailed landscape plans that will describe materials and methods to preserve
existing vegetation and enhance the site with new plantings. This will enhance the opportunity for wildlife to
forage and find shelter.
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None identified at this time.
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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.
Project specific plans will include detailed mechanical and electrical engineering_plans that will describe materials
and methods to meet the completed projects energy needs.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
It is generally believed that any project proposed following approval of the rezone would have negligible impact
on the abilityjoining properties to to install and operate solar energy facilities due to the building setbacks
and building height regulations associated with the zoning change requested.
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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:
Following the approval of the rezone request any specific project submitted for review will be designed to meet or
exceed the current WSEC compliance requirements.
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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.
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None identified at this time.
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(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None identified at this time.
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(2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design.
This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the
project area and in the vicinity.
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Following approval of the rezone and the issuance of a project specific building permit,
Public Safety, Fire Suppression and emergency medical services.may be required of a
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completed project such as is normally associated with new construction.
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(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Following approval of the rezone and the issuance of a project specific building permit, measures to reduce or
control environmental health hazards will be developed to include providing safe and well lighted vehicular
and pedestrian access pathways; designing the buildings to meet or exceed the minimal standards for life
safety as regulated through local, state and national building codes and providing on site management. In
addition a completed project will provide additional tax revinues that will largely offset the increased costs
of providing emergency service to a completed project.
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Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
The current volume of vehicular traffic associated with Edmonds Way (HWY 104) will be the primary
noise generator for my project proposed for this site.
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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.
As noted above the site is primarily impacted by vehicular noise from the sites location adjacent to a well
trafficked arterial. If the rezone request is approved additional short term noise will be associated with the
construction of a new mixed use facility. Thereafter, traffic noise will again become the predominant noise
generator. A new project designed to meet the requested rezone requirements will generate additional traffic
that will mimic the current patterns of peak use.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None identified at this time.
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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.
A commercial gas station and car wash facility is located west of a currend vacant parcel that fronts the properties
western property line. The adjoining properties to the north of the subject parcel are single family homes. Directly
to the east of the subject property is a single family home. Across the street to the south is located a Snohomish
PUD substation.
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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 nonfarm or nonforest use?
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
None identified at this time.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
WMU — Westeate Mixed Use District
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L What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Edmonds Wav Corridor
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
N/A
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h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Yes, the steep slope area located along a portion of the north property line.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Not identified at this time.
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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:
N/A
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
If the rezone request is granted, the site will be zoned BC — Edmonds Way which it was zoned until 2015. Several
existing projects located to the west of the subject property were developed under the BC — Edmonts Wayzoning
regime. Currently there a several tax parcells directly to the east of the subject property that are still zoned BC —
EW and therefore the rezone request is consistant with the neighborhood context.
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M. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to 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.
None identified at this time. A project specific application will, following the approval of the requested rezone,
meet the development guidelines and density standards of the BC-EW zone. It is anticipated that a mixed use
project meeting the development standards of the BC — EW zoning criteria will include residential units that will
offer a mix of income standards.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
N/A as the site is currently vacant.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
A project specific application will, following the approval of the requested rezone, meet the development
guidelines and density standards of the BC-EW zone.
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10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
None identified at this time. If the subject site is successfully rezoned BC — EW it is anticipated that a project
specific application of mixed use building 13Te will not exceed the height limits established for the BC - EW zone
by City decree.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None identified at this time.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None identified at this time.
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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?
None identified at this time.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
None identified at this time.
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C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None identified at this time.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None identified at this time.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
None identified at this time.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
None identified at this time.
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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:
None identified at this time.
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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? If so, specifically describe.
None identified at this time.
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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.
None identified at this time.
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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.
The site has been surveyed (see attached survey)geological reports and Phase I evaluations of the site have
been conducted and are included with this application for rezone. No cultural or historic resources have been
identified by these reports.
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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.
None believed necessary at this time.
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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.
Primary access to the subject property is from Edmonds Way (State HWY 104). There are at present two curb cuts
from the undeveloped property providing access to Edmonds Way.
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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?
Yes. Snohomish Transit operates public bus service on Edmonds Way (HWY 104) in both directions. There is a
west bound transit stop approximately 1/10 mile to the west of property, and an east bound transit stop also
approximately 1/10 of a mile to the west of the site.
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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?
None identified at this time. It is anticipated that following a successful rezone process that any mixed use project
proposed for the subject property the will meet the minimum parking standards required for the actual project
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d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state
transportation facilities not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
It is assumed that a specific project proposal for the subject property following a successful rezone application will
be required to provide some level of frontage improvements consistant with the the City of Edmonds development
guidelines such as pedestrian sidewalk and City standard curb cuts and frontage at the street frontage.
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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
passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?
Not identified at this time. A project specific application for construction will address this issue in detail.
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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.
No.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
N/A
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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.
The Rezone request will not result in itself, for any additional public services. A specific project application will
require additional public services such as community policing, emergency medical services, fire protection, health
care, public transit and educational services consistant with a an expansion of the built environment.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
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AU project specific application following the successful request for rezone to BC — EW will be designed to meet
current building and fire code requirements which will tend to minimize the expected need for additional fire and
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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:
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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.
N/A at this time.
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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.
July 20, 2017
Signature of Proponent
Date Submitted
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal,
would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
If the rezone from WMU to BC-EW is approved it is possible that any resulting project specific application may be larger in
square footage and unit density than might be the case under the current designated zoning given the prohibitionnof
development above the 340' contour line. . This "larger" project potential might be associated with slightly greater
environmental impacts on an aggregate basis but most likelv not on a net basis.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
The technical documentation for project development that would be required for a project specific application will minimize the
aggragte increase in environmental iWacts from a project that might be submitted under the requested rezone from that
allowable under the current zone. This is because the greater project scope or size that might result from the requested rezone
approval while important for a potential projects financial success is not significant from that allowed under the current zoning.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The rezone request in itself will not affect plants, animals, fish or marine life. A project specific application if conceived
correctly should have a net positive benefit to local plantings and wildlife (see answer to No. 2 below).
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Should the rezone request be successful a proposal for a specific project will be submitted for City review which will involve
converting a presently vacant parcel into a mixed use project. The site contains critical slopes that will be preserved along with
the associated vegetation buffers. Additional landscaping will be provided that will further enhance foraging and nesting
opportunities for local species of animal life. Fish and marine life should not be impacted by project specific proposal.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The rezone request will not in itself have an impact on the depletion of energy or natural resource. A project specific application
would involve the increased utilization of energy sources — natural gas, electricity, water — through the normal operation of a
human occupied structure.
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Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
Following an approved request for a rezone to BC —EW a specific project will be submitted for review that be designed to
protect or conserve energy and natural resources by developing enhanced thermal envelope strategies, utilization of energy
conserving fixtures, appliances and equipment and utilization of Energy Star building or Built Green construction technologies.
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?
There are steep slope critical areas as noted along a portion of the northern property line as noted above and shown on the
attached survey. No additional environmentally sensitive areas have been identified as being associated with the subject
property.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
A project specific application, should this rezone request be approved, will address the technical and engineeringissues
'ssues
associated with preserving and protecting critical slope areas that affect both the subject propertyajoining properties to the
north.
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?
We are requesting a rezone from WMU to BC-EW. This is essentially the zoning designation that was in place up until the City
of Edmonds changed the zoning formally in 2015. Many of the structures in the immediate vicinity were constructed under the
previous BC- EW zoning designation. It should be added that this rezone application will not affect shoreline use.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
N/A with regards to shoreline use.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
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The Rezone request will not result in itself, for any additional public services. A specific project application will
require additional public services such as community policing emergency medical services, fire protection, health
care, public transit and educational services consistant with a an expansion of the built environment.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
A project specific proposal for the subject property will be constructed in accordance with the most up-to-date building and life
safety code requirements including alarm systems, fire safety ystems and building technologies that will significantly limit the
demands on public safety services. The completed mixed use project will undouptedly include transportation reduction plans to
reduce the transportation impacts for the residents.
Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
It is not believed that this rezone application will have any conflicts with any local, state or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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