SEPA_Checklist.pdf#P71
CITY OF EDMONDS
., 7 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 forApplicants:
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
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Edmonds 2019 Maintenance HPA; 5-year coverage for Public Works staff
to maintain City creeks, structures and facilities within watercourses.
2. Name of applicant: Zachary Richardson, Stormwater Engineer
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Zachary Richardson
121 51h Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 771-0220
4. Date checklist prepared: August 27, 2018
5. Agency requesting checklist: City ofEdnionds and Washington Department of Fish and Wildli�
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): As needed based on field conditions, work to begin in
the summer of 2019 and expire at the end of 2024. Planned work at Perrinville Creek diversion structure (site PRC-2), is
scheduled annuallyin n July/August.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and size of the project and site.
There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You
do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
This checklist covers maintenance of existing elements within various streams throughout the Q of Edmonds over the
next live years. (See Figure l and Table 1) Typical actions include trimming of vegetatation in and around water
regulating structurom cleaning oftrash racks, and removal ofsediments and debris.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
See Figure 1 for locations. All locations are within the City of Edmonds. WA
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilb, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The topography of the Ci varies greatly from location to location: generally Edmonds slopes westerly to the
Sound with moderate to sleep slopes
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
30% to 40% at site MDC-1 and SHC-6 (see Table 1)
(STAFF COMME
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.
Predominant soils found across the City d Edinonds are: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam and Everett gravelly
sandy loam. Other soils with much smaller areal extent are: Kiagg silt loam. McKenna gravelly sandy loam and
Mukilteo muck.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
MDC-1 is within the North Edmonds Earth Subsistence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESHLA) however,
maintenance work is not typicallyoLyeotechnical nature.
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Describe the purpose, type, total area and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion can occur from rainfall accumulation in exposed soils. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be
utilized to minimize the erosion concerns.
(STAFF COMME
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
To minimize erosion from occurring within the project areas, any envjornnrentally sensitive work will occur
during the dry season (summer months). If there is the potential of rainfall on exposed soils which could erode
and transporl sediment to a watercourse, these soils will be covered with stt•aw. jute erosion control clothor
other BMP's deemed to mitigate said sedimentation. Several staff maintain CESCL certification and can direct
the selection and implementation oferosion control BMPs as needed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
Normal emissions from small, hand-held power equipment. (i.e. hedgers line trimmers)
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
All fimil fueled power tools will have the required emission controls and crews are instructed to turn all vehicles
and equipment not currently in use completelEoffto reduce engine idle time.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Yes see Table 1 and Figure 1
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
Yes. see Table I and Figure 1. The work will consist o a variety of actions to maintain flow by removing
obstructions, cleaning trash racks, and removing sediment. Except for removing sediment at the
Perrinville Creek diversion structure (site PRC-2). all work will be done using hand tools only. Site PRC-2
requires a stream bypass, fish exclusion and excavation with a backhoe which historically has removed
approximately 16 cubic yards of rocks and sediment per cleaning.
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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.
No fill is proposed. Dredge materials will be less than /0 cubic yards per year for all sites excluding site
PRC-2. (Perrinville Creek Diversion Structure)
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Yes. site WLC-I (Figure I and Table 1). as defined by FEMA maps. However, no fill or alterations to the
flood storage capacity are prWosed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
Not applicable _
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
These proiects actions are to maintain facilities in watercourses that convey stormwater runo&
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(STAFF COMM
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Yes, there is a potential that construction activity may result in spills that release waste water materials.
However all City equipment and tools are regularly maintained, each City vehicle includes a spill kit, and
BMP's will be employed to signi icantly reduce the likelihood of a release.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
NO
(STAFF COMM
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
Applicable BMP's from the "Regional Road Maintenance Endangered Species Act (ESA) Program Guidelines"
and "SWMMWW" will be used for all maintenance activities.
4. Plants
a.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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
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pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
X water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Vegetation obstructing the flow ofsurface waters through the stream channels. as required. Some trimming o live
vegetation will be required, but a majority oLgetation removal are plants or limbs which are already dead or
loose.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Not applicable _
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None. identified
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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, eugle, songhirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: sculpin
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NONE
(STAFF COM M ENTS)
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Not annlicable
d.
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Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Site TPC-1 is within 800ft. of previously known Bald Eagle nests in Hutt Park (9309 1871" St SW). l[possible,
work at this location will not be conducted between February If & April 151 and July P' & July 21" in any given
year.
(STA FF COM M ENTS)
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Small. fossil fueled powered hand tools.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
NO
(STAFF COMME
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
(STAFF COMMEN
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.
NO
(STAFF COM
(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
(STAFF COMMEN
(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 fossil fueled powered hand tools may be used on site.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
NONE
(STAFF COMM
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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)?
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
Routine noise lrom small fossil-fiteled powered hand tools. Operations under this permit will be limited to
daytime hours only and most maintenance activities are completed in a single day.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
(STAFF COMME
8. Land and Shoreline Use
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.
Predominantly single fam& residences and parks. Maintenance activities are not anticipated to impact or alter
adiacent properties.
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(STAFF COMM
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 nonfarm or nonforest use?
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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:
(STAFF COMMEN
C. Describe any structures on the site.
Site PRC-2 has a diversion structure and site SHC-3 has a diversion structure upstream of a fish ladder. PRC-2
is cleaned annually under this permit. ,SHC-3 received a new surface in 2018: no further work other than routine
maintenance and removal ofwoody debris is antigpated under the current permit cycle.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
NO
(STAFF COMM
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Predominantly single family residences.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Same as (e) above.
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Some locations are designated as wetland and all are located in creeks. Holvever, routine maintenance activities
are generally exempt form critical area requirements.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Not glplicable
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(STAFF COMM
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Not applicable —
(STAFF COMMENTS)
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Theseproieets will maintain structures in City creeks to reduce the likelihood ofllooding. which would provide a
bene it to nearb,Kproperties
(STAFF COMMENTS)
In. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance, if any:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable _
(STAFF COM
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?
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
(STAFF COMMEN
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
NONE
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Not applicable _
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Some project locations are near City and Counly parks. However, no alterations to park properties or the
recreational opportunites provided are proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
NONE
(STAFF
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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 or known.
(STAFF COMMENTS) _
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 known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
All .sites include existing improvements and most sites have been inspected and routinely cleaned for over 20
years with no evidence of cultural or historic relevance. Most sites do not involve excavating. The Qk will bg
prepared if a cultural or historic resource is discovered (see answer to next question).
(STAFF COMM
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.
ff historic or cultural resources are uncovered at a►ry point during the project. the discovery location will be
secured and the appropriate agencies andlor tribes will be contacted.
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(STAFF COMM
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.
.See Fiyire 1.
(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?
Varies by location.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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).
NO
(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.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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?
NONE
(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.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS
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(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.
Not qRpficable
(STAFF COMM
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.
Signature of Proponent Date Submitted
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Not applicahle
(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.
NO
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b.
Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
Not applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
NONE
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