Westgate Chapel - street vacation -92nd Ave. W. -final.docx
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CITY OF EDMONDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if
a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). the leasd agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposalFor 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
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
92 Ave. W. right-of-way vacation
2. Name of applicant:
Westgate Chapel, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 / 425-775-2776
Contact Person: James Egge & Associates / Attn: Jim Egge / 425-388-1698 / jamese-a@msn.com
4. Date checklist prepared:
June 17, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Edmonds
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable
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There are no immediate plans for development of the vacated right-of-way. The city will be contacted at such time as
preliminary plans for use of the vacated right-of-way are known.
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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.
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Not at present. Addition of the subject property to the existing church ownership which lies on both sides of the 92 Ave.
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W. right-of-way south of 228 St. S.W. will provide ultimate continuity for any planning and future development or
redevelopment activties on the assembled properties.
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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.
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An appraisal of the subject portion of 92 Ave. W. has been prepared by Appraisal Group of the Northwest, Bellevue,
Washington, and accompanies the requested vacation petition exhibits, as required by Edmonds Municipal Code.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting
the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
Not to our knowledge.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
SEPA lead agency threshold approval, and right-of-way vacation related approval(s) by the city. Granting of permanent
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access easement(s) to four existing legal lots east of 92 Ave. W. and creation of a permanent storm drainage easement
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for ongoing operation and maintenance of an existing city storm conveyance system south of 228 St. S.W. by the City of
Edmonds are anticipated requirements of final right-of-way vacation approval. Monetary compensation for vacation of
the right-of-way may or may not be required, as provided for by Edmonds Municipal Code.
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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.
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The proposal is to vacate that portion of the existing 92 Ave. W. public right-of-way between 228 St. S.W. and
Edmonds Way.The area involved in the proposed vacation is approximately 20,323 sq. ft. (0.46 ac). 92nd Ave W.
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currently serves as legal access to four single family properties along the easterly margin, and also serves as one of
several access points to “Westgate Chapel”church facilities to the immediae west. Permanent access easements to each
property east of 92nd Ave. W. will be preserved as part of vacation proceedings. Westgate Chapel currently owns all
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abutting properties which take access from 92nd Ave. W south of 228 St. S.W., except tax parcel 00555300200106
which lies at the southeast corner of 92nd Ave. W. and 228th St. S.W. The existing single family detached home on said
lot is addressed as 9126 228th St. S.W., although it takes vehicular access from 92nd Ave. W. It is understood that the
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portion of the easterly one-half of the 92 Ave. W. right-of-way which abuts said tax parcel will be vacated to the
existing owner of that lot. It is the intention of Westgate Chapel to then acquire that portion of the vacated right-of-way,
subject to provision of an access easement to that property. The owners of said tax parcel (the Walters) have also signed
the vacation petition. Permanent easements to maintain existing sewer, water, storm drainage and electric utilities
within the vacated right-of-way will also be granted in favor of purveying entities.
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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.
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The proposed 92 Ave. W. right-of-way vacation is situated south of 228 St. S.W., north of Edmonds Way ,and lies
within the NW1/4 of the NW ¼ of Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 4 East; and the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section
36, Township 27 North, Range 3 East. (See full legal description and map – Exhibit A, attached)
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
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92 Ave. W. south of 228 St. S.W. is generally flat, and slopes slightly from north to south (-1% grade). The
right-of-way is cleared and partially paved.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
-1%
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c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of longterm
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
The SCS Soil Survey of Snohomish County generally depicts soils in the vicinity of the proposal as Alderwood
Urban Land Complex (2-8% slope). Nearly all of the right-of-way at this location has been cleared and either
paved or gravelled in the past for roadway purposes.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None to our knowledge.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, total area and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
There are no proposed grading or fill activities associated with the proposed vacation.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No. The right-of-way was previously cleared in the past.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
There is no proposed construction with the vacation petition. Existing paving and/or gravel shoulders occupy
approximately 90-95% of the site.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
No physical improvements are proposed with the right-of-way vacation. A permanent storm drainage easement
will be granted to the City of Edmonds to assure long-term maintenance of existing conveyance facilities within
the vacated right-of-way. Easements for other utilities within the current right-of-way will also be provided.
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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.
None.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
There will be no emissions or other environmental impacts generated from the proposed vacation.
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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.
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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.
N/A
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(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
None.
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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.
No.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
There will be no change to the existing source, method of collection or disposal of storm water runoff with
the granting of the right-of-way vacation.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No.
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(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
No.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
There will be no associated surface, groundwater or drainage pattern impacts from the granting of the proposal.
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
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X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
Several firs along the easterly edge of 92 Ave W adjacent to
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the existing home in the southeast corner of the intersection with 228 St. S.W. may be partiallty in right-
of-way. These trees may have been planted by a past homeowner as a visual or ornamental screen.
shrubs
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grass _______________________________________________________________________________
pasture _____________________________________________________________________________
crop or grain ________________________________________________________________________
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops __________________________________________
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
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water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:___________________________________________
other types of vegetation: ______________________________________________________________
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None.
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c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
The aforementioned evergreen trees along the east margin of the right-of-way at the intersection will not be
removed with the proposal.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None.
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5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, s, other:
songbird _____________________________________________________
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: _______________________________________________________
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: ________________________________________________
A variety of small animal and bird species would be assumed to be in proximity to the site in the surrounding
suburban environment.
(STAFF COMMENTS) ______________________________________________________________________
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The site is cleared and predominantly paved. Existing or potential wildlife usage is unlikely due to existing
conditions.
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
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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.
None.
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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:
N/A – There is no proposed land use activity associated with the right-of-way vacation.
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe.
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No.
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(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
Contamination to soil and storm water runoff from petroleum products would have been a slight possibility
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from existing low volume traffic on 92 Ave. W. – There are existing storm drainage catchment and
conveyance facilities which will be maintained following vacation.
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(2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design.
This includes undergrand hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project
area and in the vicinity.
No such hazards exist in the vicinity of the proposal that we are aware of.
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(3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project’s development or constructions, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
None. There are no construction activities included with the proposed right-of-way vacation.
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(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
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(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None required as there is no development activity proposed with the right-of-way vacation.
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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.
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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.
No short term impacts would occur with the approval of the right-of-wy vacation. There could be future
traffic or land use impacts with development of the vacated right-of-way. Such impacts would be reviewed
under appropriate city code at the time of a proposed land use.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None.
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8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on
nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
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Current status: 92nd Ave W. currently serves as paved public roadway which extends southerly from 228 St.
S.W. for approximately 375 feet. It is a two-lane roadway with a paved width of approximately 20 feet with gravel
shoulders of varing width along portions of both east and west margins. Right-of-way varies in width from 30’ at
the southerly terminus to 60’ over the northerly 290 feet (+/-). The City of Edmonds maintains a storm drainage
conveyance system within the westerly half of the roadway, which will remain and be provided with permanent
easement following right-of-way vacation. Several private utility purveyors also will continue to maintain
infrastructure within permanent easements, following vacation of the right-of-way. 92nd Ave W. currently serves
as legal access to four single family properties along the easterly margin, and also serves as one several access
points to “Westgate Chapel” to the west. Permanent access easements to each property east of 92nd Ave. W. will
be preserved as part of vacation proceedings. Westgate Chapel currently owns all abutting properties which take
access from 92nd Ave. W, except tax parcel 00555300200106 which lies at the southeast corner of 92nd Ave. W.
and 228th St. S.W. The existing single family detached home on said lot is addressed as 9126 228th St. S.W.,
although it takes vehicular access from 92nd Ave. W.
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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 nonfrom or nonforest use?
No.
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(1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If
so, how:
No.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are no buildings or similar structures on the existing right-of-way, There are city owned storm drainage
catch basins and conveyance facilities within the right-of-way which are located underground. There are also
other utilities (sanitary sewer, water) within the right-of-way, and overhead elecrical powelines and poles situated
along the east margin of the right-of-way which are owned and maintained by utility purveyors.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No. All existing utilities will be maintained as currently located.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Incorporated city limits abut the east margin of 92nd Ave W. with lands to the east under jurisdiction of
Snohomish County. Zoning on lands immediately east of 92nd Ave W. is R-8400, a single family low density urban
residential zone. Lands to the north of 228th St. S.W. lying easterly of 92nd Ave. W. are similarly zoned. The
Sequoyah Condominiums, south and east of the site, are zoned PRD-MR (Planned Residential Development –
Multifamily Residential). Land west of 92nd Ave W. lies within the City of Edmonds. A portion of the Westgate
Chapel property which abuts the southerly margin of 228th St. S.W. west of 92nd Ave. W is zoned RS-8 (8,000 sq.
ft. lots), as are lands to the north. That portion of the church ownership is part of an existing parking lot which
serves the church. The remainder of the church ownership south of 228th St. S.W. within the city is zoned RM-1.5
Multi Family (1,500 sq. ft minimum lot area per unit), as are the three smaller tax parcels which abut Edmonds
Way which are not church owned.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The Future Land Use Map for Snohomish County’s Comprehensive Plan depicts lands to the immediate east of
92nd Ave W. as Urban High Density Residential. City comprehensive plan maps designate lands west of 92nd
Ave. W. as follows: South of 228th St. S.W. – The main church site which is designated as lying within the
Edmonds Way Corridor which lists compatible zoning categories as BP BN, BC or similar commercial zones; and
RM zones..
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
N/A
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h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
No.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None. There is no accompanying land use proposal with the requested street vacation.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
N/A
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l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
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Vacation of the 92 Ave. W. will enable future expansion of church related facilities, should they be foreseen at
some point, and approved by the city. The existing right-of-way in itself is of insufficient width to create a stand-
alone use, other than possibly one single family home. For now, aggregation of the right-of-way into the overall
church ownership will allow for consistent planning of future church or other related uses east and west of the (to
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be) vacated portion of 92 Ave. W.
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m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
N/A
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
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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:
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Permanent access easements will be provided to existing single family lots east of 92 Ave. W. that currently
derive access from the existing right-of-way.
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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?
N/A
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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:
None.
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
None.
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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.
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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?
None..
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
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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 located on or near the site? If so,
specifically describe.
The closest identified historic site is the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery which lies approximately ½ mile north and
west of the subject site. (Edmonds Register of Historic Places – city website)
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b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may
include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural
importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such
resources.
See previous response.
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c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the
project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS date, etc.
See response to 13a. above.
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d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources.
Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
N/A
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14. Transportation
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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.
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All properties between 228 St. S.W. and Edmonds Way which lie southerly of the existing terminus of 92nd Ave.
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W. take access from either Edmonds Way, or from 90 Ave W. further east. The Sequoyah Condominiums -
Phases 1 and 5 lie directlly south of the subject site. Three smaller individual tax parcels lie immediately west of
the Sequoyah development and take access from Edmonds Way. Westgate Chapel owns all remaining property
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along the westerly margin of 92 Ave. W. south of 228 St S/W. The church also owns Lots 8, 9 and 10, Belt Add
No 6 which abut the easterly margin of said roadway. There is one remaining tax parcel and home at the
southeast corner of the intersection of 228th St. S.W. and 92nd Ave. W. which is owned by Claudia Marie Walters
and Larry Wayne Walters according to county assessor tax records. (The Walters have signed the vacation
petition request). Permanent access easements will be granted to each of the four affected parcels (including
Walters) at the time of vacation. Westgate Chapel will continue to use the vacated right-of-way for secondary
access to existing parking facilities on the church site.
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b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not,
what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Community Transit Routes #130 and #416 serve the site from Edmonds Way. The nearest stop is just west of the
th
intersection of 95 Ave. W. and Edmonds Way approximately two-tenths mile to the west.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
nd
No changes to existing parking are proposed with the street vacation. The church currently parks along 92 Ave.
W, and maintains a secondary access to onsite church parking lot facilities.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state
transportation facilityes not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
nd
No. Permanent access easements will be provided to 4 existing lots which currently take access from 92 Ave. W.,
which is paved.
(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)
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
anpassenger vehicles). What data or transporation models were used to make these estimates?
No new vehicular trips will be generated by the street vacation.
(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)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Permanent access easements will be granted to affected lots.
(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:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
City storm drainage conveyance facilities.
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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.
No new utilities are proposed with the street vacation. Existing utilities will remain within easements to be
provided at the time of formal street vacation.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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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?
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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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?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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