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Environmental Checklist.pdfST5, potGOp�O SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist. Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not ap l " only when you can explain why it does not a ly and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of vqgLpLoposal, 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. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:hf elpl For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable ppald plus the SUPPLEMENTAL Chart Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Backgroundhf elpl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:hf elpl 183`d P1 SW Storm Repairs 2. Name of applicant:hf elpl City of Edmonds SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 14 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Itpipj City of Edmonds Public Works, Engineering Division, 215 51h Ave N, Edmonds WA 98020 Robert C. Edwards, PE, Stormwater Engineer, 425-771-0220 4. Date checklist prepared: hel September 15, 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: hf elpl City of Edmonds 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hel Construction schedule of 7 to 14 days, starting in the Spring/Summer of 2017. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.hf e No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. hel In 1998, the City of Edmonds determined that the drainage ditch is not a stream and that the critical area determination as a waiver is officially recognized. See CRA19q 0 . x xap 4e - sem, 9. Do you know whether applications. are pending for govern m nta� p 'o4°�a s oToth r a+'e , proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.hf e No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known, hf elpl Discussions with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife have determined that an EPA is not required. 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 include additional specific information on project description.)hf e SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 14 Replace existing 8 -inch diameter storm drain pipe with a 15 -inch diameter stor n drain pipe. SEP , ws , n'rr c#,_o 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a pers t t ` dertt ht e pr e ` e -- 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 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. 9232 183rd PI SW, Edmonds WA 98020 Snohomish County Parcel Number 005882-000-002-00 Range 3E, Township 27n, Section ONE, W.M. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTShf elpl 1. Earthhf e[o a. General description of the site:hf e (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other medium slope b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?hf e 5% c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, 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.hf elpl Alderwood Gravelly Sandy Loam, 15-25% slopes d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.hf @M No 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.hf elpl None f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. hem SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 14 No, in general this project will reduce erosion potential by providing a higher capacity conduit. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hel 35% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:hf e Standard Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs will be employed during construction. 2. Air h a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction., operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.hf e During Construction, minor dust and exhaust from trucks and an excavator b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.hf elpl M c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:hf elpl None s1-s..d><rd ea.'%sS,or%% c-orArolS on GpngTrc,�}:on Ve�C1CS 3. Water e'M Ps *o 6e- Qla oed dw•�g eo�s-irr�4,};0� a. Surface Water: 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.hf elpl No No. There is an open channel drainage ditch on the subject property that has been determined not to be a stream. -SCe_ c9'A\99Wodgo. 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.hf e 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.hf e SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 14 None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.hf @M Possibly. Although dry weather construction will be specified, minor flow may be pumped around the proposed construction. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan, hj elp] No 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.hf elp] Ons b. Ground Water: No 1) Will groundwater 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 groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.hj elp] 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. lbelpi NONE c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 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.hf elpl The source of runoff is rainfall. The small drainage basin consists of single family residences. The runoff is collected in a storm drain system consisting of catch basins, storm drain pipes, manhole junctions, and open channel ditches. The storm drain system discharges to Puget Sound. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 14 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.hI elp] Insignificant soil may enter the storm drain system during construction. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.h[ elp] No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any:hf e None' e�+,Plo yed 4. Plants hf elpl a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:hf elpl 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. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?hf elpl Minor landscaping will be remove and restored during the pipe replacement. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.hf elpl None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:hf elpl None �eQ`ZC2r•.enTOq e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.hf e None known. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 14 5. Animalshf e a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site.hf elpl Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Dogs and Cats fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: None b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.hf elpl None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.hf @M The City of Edmonds is located within the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hel NONE e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.hf e None known 6. Energy and Natural Resources fbpjA 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. hel Diesel engine construction equipment b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.hl elpl No 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:hf p None 7. Environmental Healthh� elpl SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 14 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. hel No 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.. hf M 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.hf jpj 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.hf elpl No toxic or hazardous chemical will be allowed on-site. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.hf @M None 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:hf pM None b. Noisehf e 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?hf gjo None 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site.hf elpl Short term traffic and construction during normal work days and hours. It is proposed that the construction hours be limited to lam to 5pm. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:hf elpl Limiting construction days and hours. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 14 All engine equipment will be equipped with mufflers. No %se_ let -,6s t no:gt oral;n� cR . 8. Land and Shoreline Use hf elpl 67 C;)Cy 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.hf elpl Single Familty Residences No 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?hf e No 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:hf g[ 1,r:7 c. Describe any structures on the site.hf e Single Family Residence d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?hf e None e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?hf @ RS 12 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?hf elpl Single Family — Large Lot s; � F�.`V - Re say. rc e_" g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? ltpM Not Applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify, hf eM SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 14 No Cect\ arc_ w i;ve r 95u,eat ►� 1999 C&Mder OPLA IR99 0090 i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? ltgM 2 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?hf elpl None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:hf elpl NONE L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:hf pjp] None m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: hf elpl None 9. Housingh� e a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing.hj @M No additional units will be provided, the existing single family residence will remain b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.hf e None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:hf e None 10. Aesthetics hel a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?hf e No new structures are proposed SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197.11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 14 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?hf elpl None b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:hf pM None 11. Light and Glarehf e a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?hf elpl None b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hel Qrs, c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?hf elpl None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:hf elpl None 12. Recreationhf e a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?hf g None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hel No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:hf elpl None 13. Historic and cultural preservationhf jp] 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.hf @M SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 14 No. The residence on the subject property was constructed in 1962, but is not on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, or the state or national register. No nearby properties are on the local, state, or national registers. 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.hf elpl None known. 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 data, etc. [Le M The WISAARD site was reviewed. 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.hf e If any historic or cultural resources are discovered during construction, all work will stop and appropriate state and tribal agencies will be contacted. 14. Transportationhf @M 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.hf e All access will through 183`d Pl SW, Edmonds WA 98020. This is the sole roadway serving this site. 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?hf e No Community Transit line 196 closest stop is '/z mile from site Community Transit line 119 closest stop is 3/4 mile from site c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?hf e None 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).hf elpl No SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 14 e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe.hf elpl No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? 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?hf e None 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.hf gM M h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:hf elpl None 15. Public Serviceshf elpl 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.hf elpl Mr b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.hf g None 16. Utilitieshf elpl a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hel cicrtrir•i4v nnfi iral nacz water, refuse smwice telephone. rani+ani sewer, septic system, V��V'Mk •.•w�.aw:a� x v�+wr+74� �k✓1 N"#SJLw telephone, p 41 p�V::#1 M Wd'Ce/ 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.hf elpl No new utilities SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 14 C. Signaturehf elpl The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on)thm to make its decision, Signature: Name of signee Pobrt C. Edvrds, PE Position and AgencylOrganization Stormwater Engineer, City of Edmonds Date Submitted: ®C SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 14