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CITY OF EDMONDS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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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 lead agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposed nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be
read as "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: CitE of Edmonds - 7317 Lake Ballinger Way Property Purchase. Demo and
Restoration
2. Name of applicant:
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Edmonds, WA 98020
4. Date checklist prepared: 0311312023
5. Agency requesting checklist: City ofEdmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Spring 2025 F?Y° ;F DMORDs F
\ DEPARTMENT
(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. ILfeasible a stormwater treatment facility would be installed on the property.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
A Phase I Environmental Assessment and a Hazardous Building Materials Survey will be conducted Spring 2023 with
reports to follow.
(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.
Grant Application — Department ofEcology Water Quality Combined Financial Assistance Agreement
(STAFF COMMENTS)
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City of Edmonds Demolition 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.
Demolish existing house, patio, detatched ,garage, driveway and dock. Restore shoreline with native wetland plantings
and uplands with erosion control plantings.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise logAN "fir
proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. IfYpffioosal
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.
7317 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds WA. Section 32, Township 27, Range 4.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Most of the site is in a .flood plain along the shoreline of Lake Ballinger with the remainder of the site steeping
sloping up to Lake Ballinger Wad
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
50%.
(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 agricultural land of long term
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
The site contains Urban land - Alderwood complex soils.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
The City ofEdmonds considers the south part of the property to be an Erosion Hazard Critical Area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
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Clean bac) f611 will be brought to the site to fill excavations resulting from removal of the house'' &,° xwe
,foundations and, if necessary, an underground oil tank. DEPARTMENT
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, erosion on steep slopes could occur. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used to minimize erosion.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
0%.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used to minimize erosion. Uplands will receive erosion control
plantings.
(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.
Emissions from construction equipment such as diesel powered backhoes, trucks, and other construction
equipment required for excavation,, filling and rig
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Appropriate emission controls on construction vehicles.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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.
The site is on the shoreline ofLake Ballinger, whose waters flow into Lake Washington via McAleer Creek.
(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.
Yes. The site is on the shoreline of Lake Ballinger. Work to demolish a small dock will be done over the
waters of the lake.
(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)
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Yes.
(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)
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b. Ground:
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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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be
served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
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.
Stormwater runoff from the project area will flow into Lake Ballinger. BMPs will be in place during
construction to minimize the impact on receiving waters. The drainage pattern will not appreciably change
during or after construction.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Construction BMPs will be in place to prevent any discharge.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
Construction BMPs will be employed to prevent any unacceptable impacts.
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4. Plants
a.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:_
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
X water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Grass and shrubs will be removed from the portion of the property in the flood plain and replaced with wetland
planting
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Bulrushes, rushes, sedges, dou l� as spiraea and cattails
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Himalayan Blackberry, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Fragrant Water Lil
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
5. Animals
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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, songbirds, other: Common Mergansers, Red -wing Blackbirds, Glaucous -winged
Gulls, Buffleheads, Lesser Scaups, Canada Geese, Northern Shovelers, American Widgeons, Ring Neck
Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Double Crested Cormorants, Black Capped Chickadees, American Robins,
House Sparrows, ,House Finches, Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches, Dark -eyed Juncos and song
Sparrows, Eagles
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: raccoons, possum, squirrels
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Brown
Bullhead, Largemouth Bass and Coastal Cutthroat Trout
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Lake Ballinzer is on the Pacific Flyway bird migration route.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Planting, of native wetland plants will enhance wildlife habitat along the shoreline of the property.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
6. Energy and Natural Resources
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a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet TokV#@ftd
project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. DEPARTMENT
Diesel fuel and gasoline for construction equipment.
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
TBD
(STAFF
(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
TBD
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
TBD.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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.
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Diesel and gasoline will be used for operation of construction vehicles. OILO OF EPMENTT SERVIERVI
DEVELOONDS CES
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(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None.
(STAFF 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)
(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.
Construction noise during standard workinghours from 7 AM to 6 PM on weekdays or outside of these
hours if approved by the City En i� neer.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction will be scheduled during standard working hours whenever possible.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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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The site contains an abandoned, flood prone house with a detached ,garage. The adiacent prop�,,°tein
occupied lakefront homes. The proposal would improve adiacent properties by eliminating the pos i'Y1U of
criminal activities occurring inside the abandoned structures.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much
agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result
of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest
land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No.
(STAFF
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Describe any structures on the site.
A one stow, 2413 square foot house built in 1944, an 840 square foot detached garage, and a small 120 square
foot wooden dock.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
The house and garage will be demolished.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Single -Family Residential
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Single Family - Resource
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Shoreline Residential III
(STAFF COMMENTS)
h. Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Wetlands, Floodplains & Landslide and Erosion Hazard
(STAFF COMMENTS)
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None.
(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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The project would improve water quality for all residents and businesses within the Lake Ballinger area.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
In. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance, if any:
N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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9. Housing CITY OF EDMONDS
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
One unit of middle income housing
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
(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?
No new structures are proposed.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Views would be improved by demolishing dilapidated structures.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Aesthetics would be improved by demolishing dilapidated structures.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Light and Glare
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a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occiggENT DMONDS
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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)
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?
Boating and fishing in Lake Ballinger.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in, or
eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe.
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may
include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural
importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such
resources.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the
project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS date, etc.
No historical sites are within the project limits. In case anythinQ is inadvertently discovered, the project will have
an Inadvertent Discovery Plan document to ensure that ianything is encountered, the proper authorities are
notified so that the discovery and situation is addressed per state regulations.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
None at this time.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Lake Ballinger Way (State Route 104) provides access to the site, which is in between Interstate S and HighwaX
99.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not,
what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
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C.
d.
e.
f.
9.
h.
The site is located on Community Transit Bus Route 416.
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How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state
transportation facilities not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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)
How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?
None.
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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)
Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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15. Public Services
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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 elephone
anitary sewer 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.
(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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