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RCW 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal: AT&T Mobility is proposing to replace an existing roof -top antenna installation
at the Commodore Condominiums with flush -mounted antennas mounted to the sides of the building
screened by shrouds painted to match. Ancillary ground equipment is proposed to be added to an existing
cabinet within the building. (File No. STF20120004 and BLD20120319)
Proponent: AT&T Mobility
Location of proposal, including street address if any: 546 Alder Street
Lead agency: City of Edmonds
The lead agency has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis and protection have
been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under
chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by RCW
43.21C.240 and WAC 197-11-158 and/or mitigating measures have been applied that ensure no
significant adverse impacts will be created.
An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was
made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead
agency. This information is available to the public on request.
There is no comment period for this DNS.
XX This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14
days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by May 23, 2012.
Project Planner: Mike Clugston, AICP, Associate Planner
Responsible Official: Robert Chave
Position/Title: Manager - Planning Division
Phone: 425-771-0220
Address: City of Edmonds, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
Date: May 9, 2012 Signature: .z
XX You may appeal this determination to Robert Chave, Planning Manager, at 121 5th Avenue
North, Edmonds, WA 98020, by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for the
appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form
no later than May 30, 2012. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Contact Rob Chave to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
XX Posted on May 9, 2012, at the Edmonds Public Library, City Hall, and the Edmonds Public
Safety Building.
XX Emailed to the Department of Ecology along with a copy of the SEPA Checklist.
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STF20120004 SEPA DNS.DOCX
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Mailed notice of the SEPA Determination to property owners within 300' and to the following agencies:
XX COMCAST
Outside riant Engineer, North Region
1525 751 St SW Ste 200
Everett, WA 98203
XX Snohomish County Fire District No. 1
Attn.: Director of Fire Services
12425 Meridian Avenue South
Everett, WA 98208-5728
Attachments
c: SEPA Notebook
XX Puget Sound Energy
Attn: Elaine Babby
PO Box 97034, M/S EST -11 W
Bellevue, WA 98009-9734
XX Dean Saksena, Senior Manager
Snohomish Co. PUD
PO Box 1107
Everett, WA 98206-1107
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5/8/12.SEPA
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.
NOTE: Projects generating new traffic will be required to submit a Traffic Study prepared by a licensed Professional Civil Engineer.
Specific requirements for the Traffic Study may vary depending upon the project, and will be provided by the City Engineer upon
request. Please contact the Engineering Division at 425-771-3202 for specific study requirements. City review of the Traffic Study
may require assessment of the "Development Project Peer Review" fee of $45 plus the cost of the review.
Use of checklist for nonprojectproposals:
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.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
2. Name of applicant: AT&T
WA101 Edmonds 2 /AT&T
Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
c/o PTS , Sunny Ausink, 111 S. Jackson Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle WA 98104
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4. Date checklist prepared: 04/03/2012
5. Agency requesting checklist: City ofEdnionds
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction will begin upon receipt of all
applicable permits.
(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.
Yes, possible upgrade or antennas if need be.
(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.
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
SEPA DNS and City of Edmonds Building Permit.
(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.
AT&T proposes to relocate existing AT&T antennas from existing building rooftop to existing building facade.
Proposal will also include the addition of AT&T antennas to be flush mounted and concealed to the side of the
building with addition on ancillary AT&T equipment.
(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.
Located at 546 Alder Street, Edmonds WA 98020
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
rolling to hilly
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Per USGS soil map 8-25% slope
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Everett gravelly sandy loam
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
none known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
none proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No erosion will occur as it is existing facility located on an existing building.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
No change in impervious surfaces.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
None proposed as modification occurring on existing
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Minimal emissions would result from the proposal. Any possible emissions will be from vehicles entering and leaving
site during construction.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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 known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
None proposed
(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.
None known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
Not Applicable.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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
(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.
No additional runoff
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
None Proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
shrubs
x grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
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?
none to be removed, working on and within existing building
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
none known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
none proposed, working on and within existing strucutre
(STAFF
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, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Not known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
none proposed
(STAFF
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.
no additional is proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
no
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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:
none is proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
This is an unstaffed facility, no special emergency services is required.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not Applicable
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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)
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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 constuction noise, typical hours of construction is between hours of 8am to 5pm.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Existing condominiums - residential
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not known. Condos been an existence since 1979.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing Condominimum building
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RM1.5
(STAFF COMMENTS)
L What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
NA
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
L Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
NA
(STAFF COMMENTS)
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Screening/camoflaging of the antennas to blend with the building. Antennas will be concealed in a shroud to be
attached to the side of building's facade.
(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.
No units proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None to be eliminated
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
none proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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?
Top of existing roof is 38'1" , top of existing parapet is 392".
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None, modifying existing structure.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None proposed
(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?
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Water activities, walking, biking, etc
(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 proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. 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 and not proposing
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
none known
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
none
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Existing access from Alder street on north side of building and alleyway on south side of building. No new
access proposed or needed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
No, Sound Transit location approximatly a mile away.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
No new or removal.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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).
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
Possibly one per month.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
No
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricit natural gas, water ►se service, telepho
anitary s�—ewer eptic system, other:
(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.
None proposed
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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04-20-2012
Date Submitted
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?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
NONE PROPOSED
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
NONE PROPOSED
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
NONE PROPOSED
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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?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
NONE PROPOSED
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?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
NONE PROPOSED
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
NOT APPLICABLE
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
NONE PROPOSED
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
NONE
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