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Former Woodway SEPA Checklist 2014 - with revision edits.doc SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 2014 UPDATED 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 apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply 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 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. 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: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the (part D). Please completely answer all SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS 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. Page 1 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Former Woodway High School Multipurpose Sports Fields th 23200 100 Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98020 2. Name of applicant: Edmonds School District #15 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7200 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Matt Finch, Edmonds School District, Capital Projects Office, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036- 7200 (425) 431-7165 4. Date checklist prepared: November 11, 2014 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds & Edmonds School District 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Phase 1 Construction is proposed to start in the spring of 2015 with completion in fall of 2015. Subsequent Phases 2 and 3 are anticipated within 5 years, depending upon funding availability. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Phase 1 of improvements will include construction of approximately 160,000 SF of infilled synthetic turf and supporting pedestrian and fencing improvements on the southern portion of the site. Fencing will include backstops and netting to 30 ft. ht. Phase 2 of improvements will include construction of approximately 160,000 SF of infilled synthetic turf and supporting pedestrian and fencing improvements on the northern portion of the site. Phase 3 of improvements will include construction of a one story restroom/concession building, minor additions to concrete paving, and installation of sports field lighting. Lighting standards are anticipated to approximately 60-90 ft. above finish grade. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Storm Water Drainage Report and a Storm Water Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be submitted as part of the City of Edmonds Permit Submittal. A geotechnical investigation dated June 4, 2014 prepared by Associated Earth Sciences is submitted as part of the Permit Submittal. A City of Edmonds Critical Area Checklist is on file for the site (CRA19930154). 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 known. Page 2 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Edmonds Grading, Fill & Excavation Permit; Building Permit for Fencing City of Edmonds Conditional Use Permit Department of Ecology Construction Stormwater Permit City of Edmonds Variance for height of backstop and fence with netting in both land use zones on the site. 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.) Exhibit B is a comprehensive Project Design Narrative. In summary, the project seeks to construct a multi-purpose athletic field complex. For Phase 1 of the project, there will be one large multipurpose synthetic turf athletic field with subsurface drainage to replace an existing natural turf multi-purpose field accommodating little league baseball, softball and soccer uses. This field will be large enough to accommodate 2 full size soccer fields that can also accommodate lacrosse and 2 full little league baseball / softball fields with associated backstops, dugouts, ball control fencing and netting as well as pedestrian improvements including a combination of pervious concrete paving, conventional concrete paving and portable bleacher seating. A pedestrian walking path will be constructed around the field with accommodation for connection in future phases. Depending upon funding, a community garden area may be developed, including wood chip pathways and raised garden bed areas. To minimize potential future disturbance, the conduit and foundation system for future lighting associated with the Phase 1 field will be installed. The total anticipated site disturbance for Phase 1 is approximately 298,000 SF, or approximately 6.84 acres. Phases 2 and 3 will be constructed at a future date depending upon funding availability and will include an identical multipurpose synthetic turf field to the North which will connect the pedestrian pathway system to the southern field constructed in Phase 1. To minimize potential future disturbance, the conduit and foundation system for future lighting associated with Phase 2 field will be installed and connected to the infrastructure installed within the Phase 1 improvements. Phase 3 includes a one story restroom and concession building, minor pedestrian paving improvements and sports field lighting for all fields. The overall site area, including all phases of work is approximately 468,800 SF, or approximately 10.76 acres. 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 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. th The project is located at 23200 100 Ave W., Edmonds WA, 98020, Snohomish County Exhibit A includes a Vicinity Map, Basic Site Plan, Legal Description and Tax ID. Page 3 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ The site is currently a natural grass baseball/softball field and soccer field, with adjacent cinder running track and natural grass football/soccer field. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The developed portions of the project area are generally flat with interior transitional surface slopes. Within the project limits, there are limited areas that have slopes of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (33%). Beyond the project limits in forested/vegetated areas to the west and south, slopes range up to 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (50%), typically sloping away from the project area. These areas will not be disturbed as part of the proposed improvements. 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. Based upon the Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey, the underlying soils within the project area are classified as Urban Land (fill). A Geotechnical Engineering Report has been prepared for this project by Associated Earth Sciences Inc., dated June 4, 2014. The subsurface soils observed with the exploration borings were consistent with the NRC Web Soil Survey, which found existing fill ranging in depths from 4 to 11 feet below the existing ground surface elevation. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None observed. 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. The proposal includes offsite disposal of existing natural grass sod and unsuitable soils; onsite cut and fill of existing suitable soils, and import of structural fill, aggregate materials, and imported sand and aggregate materials as required for the field construction. The following values are approximate at the time of writing: Phase 1 Improvement Excavation & offsite disposal of organics and unsuitable soils: Approx. 1700 cubic yards Earthwork with onsite cut and fill of suitable soils: Approx. 5300 cubic yards of cut being placed as fill Import of fill and aggregate base materials: Approx. 10,300 cubic yards Page 4 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 Phase 2 & 3 Improvements Excavation & offsite disposal of organics and unsuitable soils: Approx. 1700 cubic yards Earthwork with onsite cut and fill of suitable soils: Approx. 5300 cubic yards of cut being placed as fill Import of fill and aggregate base materials: Approx. 10,300 cubic yards f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Localized surface erosion may occur as a result of clearing and grading operations, however due to the flat slopes on site and the location of the limit of site disturbance proposed this is expected to be minor as the project site is composed primarily of slopes under 2%. Minor localized erosion may occur as a result of construction activities, however will not extend outside the project limits. Use of on-site erosion control measures including silt fences, construction entrances, catch basin protection, interceptor swales, and other standard construction erosion control practices and Best Management Practices, and seasonal limitations of construction will control potential on-site erosion. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The project proposes the synthetic turf surface field area and surrounding track surfacing to be vertically draining (technically pervious), which have not been included in determining impervious surface coverage for the project area. The proposed hardscape surfaces for Phase 1 includes the concrete walkways/plaza areas to the north and east sides of the field area totaling 22,651 square feet. A portion of the pedestrian areas will be developed with pervious concrete paving. Within the disturbance area, the proposed hardscape surfacing equates to approximately 10.3% coverage after Phase 1 of the project construction. Phases 2 and 3 of the project will be nearly identical to Phase 1 in terms of the use of synthetic turf and rubberized surfacing and proposed hardscape surfaces. Future phases are anticipated to add approximately 11,100 sf of hardscape/impervious surfacing including a concessions building (Phase 3). The combined hardscape equates to approximately 4% coverage after these Phases are completed but the exact extent will not be known until those phases are designed. h.Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: To the extent possible the disturbed area of the project site will be limited to minimize erosion potential. To reduce erosion, some or all of the following vegetative cover practices may be implemented as site conditions dictate: seeding, mulching and matting, and/or clear plastic covering. Structural practices to control erosion include a stabilized construction entrance, filter fabric fence for perimeter siltation control, temporary interceptor trenches, check dams and a sediment settling tank. All catch basins in the vicinity of the work will have erosion protection throughout the construction period. All work will be performed in compliance with local and state code and permitting requirements. 2. Air 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. Page 5 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 Emissions to the air would result from the movement of earth, and exhaust from construction equipment. There will be a minor increase of vehicles to the site during the construction work week. No additional emissions than currently exist on the site would result following completion of construction. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All work will be performed in compliance with local and state code and permitting requirements. The use of watering trucks will be employed during construction to keep dust to a minimum. Construction equipment will be kept in good operating condition to minimize exhaust. 3. Water 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. There are no surface water bodies within the project area. Deer Creek is located approximately 0.5 miles to the northwest of the project area. Deer Creek flows west and eventually discharges to Puget Sound. 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. No. 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. Not Applicable. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. 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. No. b. Ground Water: 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 Page 6 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Ground water will not be permanently withdrawn as part of this project; it is possible that a limited amount of ground water will be removed on a temporary basis during construction if perched groundwater is encountered in utility trenching. In the finished condition, the stormwater within the vertically draining field section will be collected via a subsurface drainage system and routed into the existing storm water collection system on site. Before it reaches the subsurface drainage system, as the water is moving through the base crushed rock and sand materials, some water could enter the ground water system via infiltration. It is expected that stormwater infiltration into the subgrade will be relatively limited; however the quantity of infiltration is not known. 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. No waste materials will be discharged into the ground due to this project. Not Applicable. 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. The primary source of storm water runoff will be rainfall. Rainfall landing upon the pervious field surface will percolate vertically through the engineered permeable aggregate base profile. Stormwater will be collected in a subsurface drainage system and routed via underground piping through an engineered flow control device. The discharge from the flow control device will connect to the existing storm drainage system for the school campus. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. It is not anticipated that waste materials would enter surface or ground waters. None of the proposed impervious surfaces will be subject to pollutant generators. No fertilizers will be used on the synthetic turf field. The field drainage section has a permeable aggregate layer below the synthetic turf. Runoff from the field will infiltrate through this aggregate layer prior to collection in the subsurface drainage system. 2)Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. All drainage improvements will be limited to within the property limits. There will be no affect to drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site or offsite. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: To ensure that peak flow rates from the effective impervious surfaces are comparable or less than predeveloped/historical peak flow rates from the site, flow control will be added at the stormwater discharge point from the field area. The flow control will take advantage of the available storage within the permeable aggregate base in the field, as well as the subsurface drainage lateral trenches and central collector drain line. It is anticipated that with the proposed flow control structure in place, for most rain events there will be a reduction in runoff rates from the project area as a result of this project. In addition to the flow control structure, the field section that includes imported crushed Page 7 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 aggregate will help attenuate the discharge and provide natural storage within the field base material. This is expected to result in a reduction in peak runoff rates from the project area. Due to the relatively flat gradients, the travel velocities as water percolates laterally through the base gravel are slow and the void spaces, in effect, function as temporary storage – the void spaces in the imported aggregate become saturated during storm events between the subsurface drainage trenches. 4. Plants a.Check the types of vegetation found on the site: Note: Within the project site proposed limit of disturbance, all vegetation is either maintained grass, or herbaceous perennial and annual weeds. Other vegetation “Checked” is found immediately adjacent but outside of the limit of disturbance. _√__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _√__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _√__shrubs _√__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? Removal is limited to the existing maintained grass surface totaling approximately 192,000 sf in Phase 1. An existing 18” caliper Douglas fir tree will also be removed. Phases 2 and 3 will include the removal of existing maintained grass surface totaling approximately 174,190 sf. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known or observed. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 5. Animals 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. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Squirrels fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ Page 8 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known or observed. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. There are no energy uses anticipated within Phase 1 or Phase 2 Improvements. The completed project including Phase 3 improvements anticipates electric power needs for future field lighting, the restroom and concession building, occasional power requirements from exterior mounted duplex outlets. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. 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: Projects of this nature (replacing grass athletic surfaces with artificial) are generally understood to produce a measureable reduction in the use of gasoline or diesel powered maintenance equipment, water, and chemical additives in the form of pesticides and herbicides. In future Phase 3, floodlights with dimming capabilities will be used to reduce electrical energy use. Fully programmable lighting controls will be used to limit energy use by ensuring the lights are turned off when the field is not in use. The project does not propose to quantify these savings for any particular purpose. 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. None. 1)Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known contamination at the site from present or past uses. 2)Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission Page 9 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are no known existing hazardous chemicals or conditions that could affect the project development. 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. Fuel and other cleaning solvents necessary to maintain equipment and facilitate the construction will be used during the course of construction. There will be no known contaminates stored on site or used during the operating life of the project. 4)Describe special emergency services that might be required. Police, fire, and ambulance, as they currently service the site. 5)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Proposed measures will include compliance with all applicable code provisions including handling and storage of fuels and potentially hazardous material during construction. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Existing noise includes traffic and user noise generated through use of the school site. Use will remain as currently exists on the site, with outdoor recreational activities. 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 hours noise would come from the site. There would be short-term noise impacts from construction activities such as clearing, grading and other field construction actions. Initially, noise would be created by heavy equipment such as backhoes, graders and trucks. Once the base is in place, noise would be created primarily from pneumatic power tools, saws, hand tools and occasional trucks delivering building materials. In the long term, noise levels would be consistent with existing levels. There may be a level of noise such as cheering associated with each of the fields during active use; however that is the current existing use. There is no PA system or amplified music or noise systems associated with this project. Noise associated with maintenance activities such as mowing equipment is significantly reduced as the synthetic turf maintenance requirements represent a significant reduction from that associated with natural turf. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction hours will be limited to times posted by the City of Edmonds. Once complete, the District will limit the use of the field to comply with local noise ordinance. The field will continue to be used only consistent with existing uses. Scheduling and maintenance of the field will be completed by City of Edmonds, Department of Parks and Recreation staff. Page 10 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 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. The project area is on an existing school site previously utilized as a high school, however currently hosts a variety of District programs, as well as operations and administration of Edmonds Heights and Scriber Lake High School. Current use of the specific project area includes recreational uses including track and field, baseball, softball, football and soccer. Residential development surrounds the site. The project specific area surrounded by the school site (School building and additional fields to the North and East and Residential surrounding the entire school property). 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? Not known. 1)Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land during normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site includes a school building that is approximately 148,484 sf. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Chain link fencing, backstops and dugouts will be removed at the existing baseball/softball field. No buildings will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The Eastern two-thirds of the overall project site is designated Single Family Residential (RS- 8). The Western one-third of the site is designated Open Space (OS). Within the area of the Phase 1 Improvements, there is approximately 24,000 SF within the RS-8 zone and 264,000 SF in the Open Space zone. In Phases 2 and 3, there is approximately 170,800 SF within the Open Space Zone, and the same 24,000 SF within the RS-8 Zone that will be disturbed. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The Eastern two-thirds of the project site is designated Single Family – Urban 1. Western one- third is designated Open Space. Entire site is within the “Old Edmonds Woodway High” overlay area. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not Applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. There are critical areas present including erosion and landslide areas around the perimeter of the site. Page 11 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 Proposed site improvements maintain essentially existing grades at the forested edges of the project areas. The perimeter forested buffer areas on the school grounds are also identified as a Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area. No portions of the existing forested areas are disturbed as part of the proposed improvements. There is one isolated tree to be removed as part of the development, and that is central to the site improvements area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The school currently accommodates approximately 835 Students and approximately 102 Classroom Teachers & Staff in 2013. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not Applicable. . Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land L uses and plans, if any: The land use will remain unchanged. The site is currently used as a public school. The project consists of the renovation of an existing athletic facility. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Not applicable. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Within Phase 1 Improvements, the back stop and ball control netting will be 30’ in height. In future Phase 3, field light standards will range from 60 to 90 ft. in height. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Existing views from the surrounding properties will not be altered or obstructed by the proposed sports field complex. The site perimeter is densely vegetated with mature evergreen trees to the Page 12 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 south, west and north. The developed site is west of the existing school buildings. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None anticipated. The site development will be heavily screened by existing forested vegetation, and the site improvements are minimally visible from any adjacent property. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? There are no lighting improvements included in Phase 1 of the project. In future Phase 3 of the project, field lighting will be installed. Lights will be used after sunset until curfew. The lighting provided will consist of cutoff style floodlights which will be mounted on poles surrounding the fields. The lights will be aimed to the playing field that it is intended to illuminate. The type of light that will be produced consists of direct glare, reflected glare, light trespass and sky glow. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: In Phase 3, the new athletic field lighting system will utilize floodlights with the best available technology in shielding and reflector design to reduce the lighting impacts off of the field and into the night sky. External visors, internal devices and high efficiency reflectors will be utilized to minimize lighting impacts. Electrical equipment that allows for reduced wattage operation of the floodlights will be incorporated to minimize the amount of lighting initially needed to light the fields. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The project site is within an existing school site. The project site includes an existing baseball/softball and soccer field, with adjacent running track and football/soccer field. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. A minor disruption to existing owner controlled recreational uses will occur during Phase 1 during Spring/Summer 2015. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The project is entirely educational (physical education) and recreational in nature, and improves an existing educational and recreational resource. The project will expand the use of the fields through improved wet-weather reliability, providing expanded teaching opportunities for educational use, opportunities for practice and competition by organized interscholastic and youth recreational users, as well as the general public. Page 13 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. None known. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. 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. Not Applicable. 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. Not Applicable. 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. th The site is served by 100 Ave to Edmonds Way 104 and Pacific Hwy 99 is less than a mile away. 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? The site is served by the Edmonds School District bus system for students and public transit th from 100 Ave. W. (Community Transit, Route 130) c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? There will be no change in parking spaces on site. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No/None. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project 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? Page 14 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014 With the proposed development, there is not an anticipated increase in peak number of vehicle trips generated. Scheduling of the field use outside the school day will be the responsibility of the City of Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department, and close coordination will be completed with School District staff so that operationally there is not an overlap of uses. The improved reliability of the facility during wet weather may result in more use from the community which would occur on a weekend or during the evening, outside of typical use periods by students. 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. Not applicable. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 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. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Not Applicable. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Storm Drainage City of Edmonds Sanitary Sewer City of Edmonds Water Olympic View Water District Utilities construction is expected to be limited to on-site extensions of existing services. C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee __________________________________________________ Position and Agency/Organization ____________________________________ Date Submitted: _____________ Page 15 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) December 2014