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Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if
a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete
the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Meadowview Estates
2. Name of applicant: Kent and Susan Halvorson
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant: 12515 Willows Road NE Suite 220 Kirkland WA 98034 (425) 221-6000
Contact Person: John Mirante/LDC Inc. 14201 NE 200'h st. #100 Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 806-1869
4. Date checklist prepared: July 2013
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
Initial construction is proposed to start in Summer of 2013 through January 2014. Home construction will be through
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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 initial application includes a Lot Line Adjustment and 4 lot Short plat and construction associated w�Iiroi�ect
infrastructure. Home Construction will initiate following these improvements and subject to market conditions.
8.
List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
A geotechnical report prepared by Geotech Consultants Inc. dated July 12 2013, and a Drainage Report prepared by LDC
inc. has been included in the application materials.
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 applications are currently pending, --
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Lot Line adjustment Short Plat, NPDES Coverage throughdept of ecology. Road, storm, utilities design aapprovals•
clearing andrg ading permits; and right-of-way use permit.
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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 proposal includes a phased development approach for the following:
Lot Line Adjustment
Driveway and Utility Construction associated with relocation of existing driveway and utilities.
4 lot Short Plat
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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.
15620 72"" Ave W Edmonds. WA 98026
NW '/4, SW '/4 Sec 5 TWN 27 N, Range 4 E, W.M. City of Edmonds, Snohomish County, WA
Please refer to the attached Vicinity Map
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Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
The project site is hilly, with portions to the west containing steep slopes in accordance with City of Edmonds
Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope is approximately 85% on Western portion of site
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C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
Dense to very danserg avelly sand. underlain with stiff and dense, sandy silt and silty sand
Alderwood/Everett urban complex with slopes between 50-75% per the soil conservation service
Please refer to the attached Geotechnical Report prepared by Geotech Consultants Inc.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
Yes a landslide occurred on the site in 1997. Measures have been taken to stabilize the slopes including reducing
the slope and minimizing groundwater seepage using a trench drain. City of Edmonds File PC -97-293.
Please refer to the attached Geotechnical Report prepared by Geotech Consultants Inc
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
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Proposed Grading is associated with constriction of a driveway and 4 single family houses. Approximately 2,000
cubic yards of cut are anticipated
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
During construction, the potential for increased erosion would be present this will be mitigated with the use of
BMP's. Following construction, erosion potential would decrease when drainage is controlled and cleared areas
are re -vegetated
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About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Upon completion, approximately 30% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
BMPs per the department of ecology and city of Edmonds will be implemented during construction. Temporary
measures to control erosion could include sedimentation ponds, filter fences, and diversion swales; permanent
measures could include landscaping, piping and armoring of outfall areas.
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.
During construction activities there would be increased exhaust and dust particle emissions to the ambient au-.
Objectionable odors could be caused by the roofing of homes or the paving of roadways and driveways. After
construction, the principal source of pollution would be exhaust from vehicular traffic. The increase in
automobiles associated with the development would contribute CO, NO and SO2 emissions to the ambient air.
Fireplaced installed in homes would contribute smoke to the ambient air.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
There are no off-site sources of emissions or odor that will affect this site.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
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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.
No surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of site.
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(2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
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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.
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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.
Post development storm water runoff containing some pollutants (primarily oil and debris washed from the
road system), along with water-soluble household products, would be collected by the storm drainage
system and treated prior to discharge.
b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Any alteration to the direction or rate of flow of ground water due torg ading operations should be localized
on-site. Release of groundwater onto adjoining properties would not vary from the present condition.
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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.
The project would be on sewers; therefore, there would be no major sources of waste material, which could
be discharged to the ground
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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.
Stormwater will be collected on site via catch basins and tightline connections to the existing catchbasin at
the top of the steep slope. It will then flow down to 75`h ave W. and from there under the BNSF railroad to
Puget Sound.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Refer to Surface Water response #6 and Ground Water response 42
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Since this site outflows to Puget Sound stormwater flow control is not required per City of Edmonds
4. Plants
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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
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Existinp- vegetation will be removed as necessary for the roadway and building pads.
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Development would reduce existing_ vegetation, although as much native vegetation as practical would be retained
during construction. Cleared and graded areas would be revegetated with some native species and species
common to urban areas.
5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or
near the site:
X birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elle, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Yes this is part of the Pacific Flyway Migration route
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Retention of as many existing trees as is compatible with road, utility and home construction will preserve wildlife
habitat.
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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 and natural gas would be the primary sources of energy for the proposal and would be used for heating,
lighting and other miscellaneous household purposes. Wood burning and passive solar gain would be secondary
sources of heat.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No the project will not affect the potential use of solar energy
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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:
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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.
None known
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(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services would be required by the proposed project.
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(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None required or proposed.
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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)?
Minor traffic on surrounding roadways could have a minimal impact on the 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.
Short term construction noise would be intermittently high and will meet City of Edmonds work hours.
There will be no longterm noise.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Standard soundproofing materials would be used in the construction of residences. Use of proper muffling
devices and limitation of construction to normal waking hours would minimize construction -related noise.
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8. Land and Shoreline Use
What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Current use of the site and adjacent properties is single family residences
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing multi -stow single family residence with detached garage.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RS -20
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What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Single Family — Urban 2
9. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Western portion of site is steep slopes and has been classified as part of the North Edmonds Earth Susidence and
Landslide Hazard Area, but will not be impacted by construction on site
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Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
15-20 people will reside in completed project
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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:
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Project will meet City of Edmonds code and design requirements
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
4 additional middle income units will be provided
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b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None
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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 tallest height of any structure would be per the building code, exterior building materials are expected to be of
wood
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The observance of building setbacks retention of as much native vegetation as practical during construction and
provision of ornamental and native landscaping would reduce aesthetic impact of the project
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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?
Minor exterior lighting for driveway and patio at night
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None known
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Meadowdale Beach Park Haines Wharf Park and Meadowdale playfileds are all within 114 of a mile of the site.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Mitigation measures will be provided, including payment of fees if required, pursuant to the City. of Edmonds
Code.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
b.
Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
None known
Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any;
Construction would be temporarily halted should evidence of historic archeological scientific or cultural
importance be discovered
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14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
Access to the site is off of 72"d Ave W
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
The closest public transit stop is 1 mile away_
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C. How many parldng spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
Offstreet parking wiould be accommodated in residents' driveways and garages. No parking would be eliminated
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads, streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
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L How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
The proposal would generate approx. 50 ADT the majority of which would occur during morning and evening
peak periods
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
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15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
The proposal would place additional demands on public services; however, facilities are generally in place to
handle these additional demands.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
Mitigation measures for impacts will be provided including payment of any fees required ( check website for fees)
Also residents will become part of the tax base/usergroup that will support these services.
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the sit electrici natural as, water efuse sery telephon
sanitary sewe , 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.
See preliminary_ plat map for list of utilities and purveyors
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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.
See preliminary plat map for list of utilities and purveyors
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I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead aVency is relying orqAhem to make its decision.
Signature of Proponent
Date Submitted
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