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ESOLUTIONS
LAND USE CONSULTANTS
Design o Planning o Management
3605 Colby Avenue - Everett, WA 98201
tele (425) 258-4438 - fax (425) 258-1616
landuse@nwlink.com
City Of Edmonds
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
FOR
WOODWAY COURT
Applicant:
Select Homes, Inc.
16531 13th Avenue W, A107
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Prepared By:
Land Resolutions
3605 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
425-258-4438
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Woodway Court
2. Name of Applicant: Select Homes, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
APPLICANT; Select Homes, Inc.
16531 — 13'h Avenue West, A107
Lynnwood, WA 98037
OWNER: Northwest Preferred Funeral Services
11923 Prenick Lane860 Casper Street
Mukilteo, Washington 98275
CONTACT PERSON; Land Resolutions
3605 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
425-258-4438
4. Date checklist prepared:
June 5, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Edmonds
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
As soon as all approvals have been received, summer, fall 2015. This development shall be
Developed as one phase.
7. Do you have any plan for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal do not
exist at this time; however, certain potential improvements associated with this property could include,
but may not be limited to drainage, roadway improvements, utility improvements, water and sewer line
construction, within the project and along both 240"' Street SW and 1041" Avenue West, as determined
by the city's staff.
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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.
Targeted Drainage Plans
Drainage Report C.�
Preliminary plat map
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for government approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Formal Plat approval
Land Disturbing Permit application approval
Grading permit
Utility permits
Demo permit
HPA or NPDES permit
Right-of-way Use Permit approval
Construction approval permits
Final Plat approval Building permits
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the 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, (Lead agencies may modify this form to in dead tiona spec,�c Information on
project description).
The instant application is a request for approval of a hort plat in order to create 5 single-family lots
on a 1.25 -acre property located at North of 240"h Street NW and West of 1041h Avenue West -
Edmonds Washington.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area,
provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a 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. d(I—
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The site is located North of 240th Street NW and West of 1041th Avenue West - Edmonds,
Washington 98020, in Snohomish County. Being a portion of the NW '/ of the SW % of Sec. 36,
Twp. 27 N., Rge 3 E., and a portion of tax parcel number 00452700000500,
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site (underline one):
flat, rolling, hilly, steep, slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 7-9%. Generally running from east to west.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification or agricultural soil, specify them and note any
prime farmland.
According to the report by RAM Engineering subject site includes the following soil types:
Lodgement Till, V'ashon Advance Gutwash, see report from REAM Engineering attached with this
application*^
d. Are there surface Indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vidnity? If so,
describe.
None.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Site development would include minimizing cut and fill where possible. The construction of the
house foundations, plat improvements and roadways will require some excavation. Any soils
removed for the construction of the proposed development will be exported to a site approved to
receive fill material. Preliminary estimates for cut and fill yardage are as follows: 3,500 cubic
yards of cut and 3,500 cubic yards of fill. The cuts and fill for this project should be balanced on-
site.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
There could be a short-term increase in potential for onsite erosion where soils are exposed
during site preparation and construction. Construction plans for the proposed project will be
designed to include Best Management Practices/LID provisions in order to minimize erosion and
sedimentation potential. The project has been designed to limit the amount of the site that is
opened through grading, instead choosing to maintain the existing vegetative cover until
individual homes are built on the finished building sites. See plans prepared by RAM
Engineering, with this application
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 32% of the total site area,
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion or other impacts to the earth, if any,.
Best management practices provisions and LID techniques and recommendations from the
Erosion Control Specialist employed to monitor the construction, will be utilized during the
construction phase. See plans and reports from RAM Engineering
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile,
odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If
any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known.
Short-term emissions, dust, and odors would be from construction equipment and site
preparation. These impacts will be minimal and of short duration.
Long-term impacts could result from increased vehicle traffic to the site. Automobile emissions
consist primarily of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and photochemical
oxidants. The residential unit proposed may produce pollutants, after they are occupied. There
impacts are not expected to be significant.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? if so,
generally describe.
Vehicle emissions from traffic along public roadways. Air quality within the vicinity of the site is
good and is expected to remain in that range.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emission or other impacts to air, if any:
Conformance with the Washington State Clean Air Act, requires the use of all known, available
and reasonable means of controlling air pollution, including dust. All activities on the project site
will conform with WSCAA.
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, wetlands)? If yes, describe type
and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
There are no critical areas on the subject site or within the regulated area off-site of the subject
property.
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.
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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 permanent fill is proposed.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
Me
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The site is not located within the 100 -year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
The proposed development includes a storm water discharge to an existing roadside storm
system near the northwest of the subject site. This follows the natural drainage patterns of the
area. See RAM Engineering reports and drawings for additional information
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.
The only water to be discharged into existing groundwater is that which would infiltrate through
the ground, Quantities cannot be determined at this time.
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) is (are) expected to serve.
The proposed development includes the extension of public sewer and water to the subject site.
Therefore, this proposal is not expect to add any discharge from septic tanks or other sources
into the ground.
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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.
All drainage from the project will be directed to the onsite storm water system. Please see the
attached report and plans by RAM Engineering for details relating to storm water improvements
and quantities of runoff expected, The above report is incorporated herein by reference.
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Oils, grease, and other pollutants from the additional paved areas could potentially enter the
ground water or downstream surface waters through surface water runoff.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if
any
Construction of the proposed storm water system and provision of significant amounts of
permanent open space is proposed to adequately mitigate this projects potential impact on r
surface, ground and runoff water. ..� r:
4. PLANTS
a. Check or underline types of vegetation found on the site.
deciduous tree: alder, maple„ aspen j
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine„ hemlock
Shrubs:
Grass
Pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, sedge,
water plants, water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation: ornamental landscapingI
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
No significant trees are located on the subject site. Existing trees consist of alder and/or
ornamental landscaping and shrubbery. Clearing will be completed during the construction
phase of this proposal. Landscaping will be installed as directed by the City of Edmonds.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
Front yards to be landscaped by the builder, street trees to be installed per City of Edmonds
codes.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None known. Any noxious weeds or invasive species found on the site during construction will
be removed in accordance with the requirements of state law.
5. ANIMALS
a. Underline any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
City of Edmonds is located within the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
No specific mitigation measures are proposed to enhance wildlife in this area.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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 is used for lighting. Electricity and/or natural gas are used for heating.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
No
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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:
The requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) would be satisfied in the construction
of the new buildings.
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.
This proposal will not create any environmental health hazards.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known.
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 known.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating
life of the project.
No toxic or hazardous chemicals are expected to be stored, used or produced during the
construction of this residential plat.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be necessary.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None proposed.
b. NOISE
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, aircraft, other)?
Traffic on existing roads near the site would be audible.
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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 noise would come from the site.
Short-term noise impacts would result from the use of construction equipment
during daylight hours. At 200 feet from the area of construction, Leq would be
approximately the following:
Activity
Leg in decibels
Clearing
71-72
Excavation
9-77
Foundations
05
Building Erection
00-72
Finishing
02-77
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction activities would comply with the Washington State law with regard to noise levels.
The residential use is expected to generate typical residential noises.
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.
Undeveloped/Residential. Adjacent land uses are as follows:
Residential — Cemetery
Residential - South
Residential — East
Residential — West
Little effect on the nearby owner,
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?
Commercial agriculture and working forestry have not been known to take place on the subject
site.
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.
Shed -garage
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
All structures located onsite will be removed.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RS -8
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Single Family Urban -1
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
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Not applicable. �,�� y ✓,
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
No portion of the subject site has been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"" area. VA�IT
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L Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 0
5 new families, Approximately 12-17 people will reside on the project site.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
The proposal does not include any measures to avoid or reduce displacement
because no displacement will result from this proposal.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
The proposal has been designed in accordance with the proposed zoning and applicable
comprehensive plans.
M. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatiblwith existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
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none
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9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle
or low income housing.
Five single-family residential housing units Middle to High income will be provided.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
no residences will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measure to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
The instant proposal does not include any measures to reduce or control housing
impacts.
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The height of any and all structures will meet the height limitations as outlined in City of
Edmonds MMC. The exteriors will be principally wood and masonry.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The finished development would not obstruct any surrounding views, however, the views may
be altered due to the development of the site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None are proposed.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Light and glare will be produced by exterior and interior residential lighting, as well as vehicle
headlights, during evening hours.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No
c. What existing off-site sources or light or glare may affect your proposal?
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None are expected.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
The proposal does not include any measures to reduce or control light and glare.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Surrounding local schools provide recreational facilities and activities in the evenings after
school hours and on weekends. Public park facilities are also available for use by the
community.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers
located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe.
None known.
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 conductedat the site to identify such resources.
None known. 04�°
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project I ct site, Examples Include consultation with tribes and the
department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic
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It is expected that the city will complete this review process during the review of the plat. The
applicant does not have access to these types of historic records or data, .
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.
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If any archaeological artifacts were discovered during construction, activity in that area would be
halted and the State Historic Preservation Officer would be contacted.
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.
The site is located at North of 240th Street SW access will be taken from 104th avenue West via
access easement.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
Public transit stops was not noted in the vicinity of the proposal bus stop approximately 114
Mile from project
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
The proposed home will have parking for two cars in the garage and two cars in the driveway,
for a total of 20 stalls. No parking will be eliminated.
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 Frontage improvements are anticipated with this project. No new public roads are proposed
with this application. All of the proposed lots will take access from the private easement access
off of 104"' Avenue West.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No.
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 nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates?
9.57 daily trips per lot are assumed, which equals approximately 47.85 daily trips (5 new SFR
9.57).
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.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
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9.57 daily trips per lot are ssurned, which equals approximately
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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 instant proposal will increase the number of residential housing units to be served by public
service entities. However, the addition of five residential units in this area is not expected to
cause a significant impact of public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None.
16. UTILITIES
a. Underline all utilities currently available at the site: electricity; natural gas; water;
refuse service: telephone; sanitary sewer; septic system; other.
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.
Electricity, Snohomish County PUD
Water......, City of
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Sewer...... .... ..,City of Edmonds
Telephone-- .... Verizon
Gas ................................. PSE
Cable ............... „, ....., .......Comcast
Utility extensions would be the responsibility of the applicant.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:_ qtr
Ry L. VcDuffy
Date prepared: June 7, 2016
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