SEPA_DNS+Checklist.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220
RCW 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal:
Rezone application to change the zoning designation of a residential
neighborhood just north of Stevens Hospital from “Multiple Residential” (RM-2.4) to “Single-Family
Residential” (RS-8). The properties included in this request are as follows: 7321, 7329, 7403, 7411,
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7421, 7429, 7505, 7515, 7519, 7527, 7328, 7402, 7410, 7420, 7430, 7506, 7514, 7520, and 7528 215
Street SW, Edmonds. All properties were subject to a Comprehensive Plan amendment that was
approved last year under file AMD-2007-14. This rezone would make the zoning consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan map. For more information, see File # R-2009-19.
Proponent:
City of Edmonds.
Location of proposal, including street address if any:
See attached map and description above (a
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portion of 215 Street SW from 76 Avenue West to 73 Place West).
Lead agency:
CITY OF EDMONDS.
The lead agency has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis and protection have
been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under
chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by RCW
43.21C.240 and WAC 197-11-158 and/or mitigating measures have been applied that ensure no
significant adverse impacts will be created.
An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21.030(2)(c). This decision was made
after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
This information is available to the public on request.
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There is no comment period for this DNS.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14
days from the date below.
Project Planner:
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner
Responsible Official:
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Contact Information:
City of Edmonds | 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425-771-0220
Date:Signature:
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You may appeal this determination to Robert Chave, Planning Manager, at 121 5th Avenue
written appeal
North, Edmonds, WA 98020, by filing a citing the specific reasons for the
appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form
September 24, 2009
no later than .
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Rob Chave to read or ask about the
procedures for SEPA appeals.
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Posted on , at the Edmonds Public Library, Edmonds Community
Services Building, and the Edmonds Post Office.
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Distribute to "Checked" Agencies on the reverse side of this form, along with a copy of the
Checklist.
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Mailed SEPA Determination to properties within 300 feet of the site.
Mailed SEPA Determination and the Environmental Checklist to the following:
XX City of Mountlake Terrace
XX Environmental Review Section
Principle Planner
Department of Ecology
23024 58th Avenue West
P.O. Box 47703
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
XX Stevens Hospital
21601 76th Avenue West
XX COMCAST
Edmonds, WA 98026
Outside Plant Engineer, North Region
410 Valley Ave NW #12
Puyallup, WA 98371-3317 XX Edmonds School District No. 15
Attn: Brian Harding Planning/Property Mgr
20420 68th Avenue West
XX Washington State Dept. of Community,
Lynnwood, WA 98036-7400
Trade & Economic Development 906
Columbia Street SW
P.O. Box 48300 XX Community Transit
Olympia, WA 98504-8300 Attn.: Brent Russell
7100 Hardeson Road
Everett, WA 98203
XX Puget Sound Regional Council
Attn.: S.R.C.
Olympic View Water & Sewer District
1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 XX
Seattle, WA 98104-1035 23725 Edmonds Way
Edmonds, WA 98020
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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P.O. Box C-3755 XX Snohomish County Health District
Seattle, WA 98124 Attn: Bruce Straughn
3020 Rocker Ave
Everett, WA 98201-3900
XX Snohomish County Planning & Development
Services
3000 Rockefeller XX Puget Sound Energy
Everett, WA 98201 Attn: Elaine Babby
PO Box 90868, M/S XRD-1W
Bellevue, WA 98009
XX City of Lynnwood
Attn.: Senior Planner
P.O. Box 5008 XX Dean Saksena, Senior Manager
Lynnwood, WA 98046 Snohomish Co. PUD
PO Box 1107
Everett, WA 98206-1107
Proposed
Area
pc: File R-2009-19
SEPA Notebook
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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.
A. BACKGROUND
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
215 Street Rezone.
2. Name of applicant:
City of Edmonds.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner – 425.771.0220 x 1778.
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City of Edmonds Development Services Department – 121 5 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020.
4. Date checklist prepared:
August 28, 2009.
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Edmonds.
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Planning Board hearing and City Council hearing – Fall of 2009.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
Environmental Checklist for the previous Comprehensive Plan Amendment (file AMD-2007-14).
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.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Pending Rezone, file R-2009-19.
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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.
Last year the City Council amended the Comprehensive Plan designation for this neighborhood from “Mixed Use
Commercial” to “Single Family – Urban 1” under file AMD-2007-14. This year the City Council has moved to initiate
the rezone to implement the Comprehensive Plan so that staff can set up the file and begin the rezone process.
The proposed use will be single family residential. The area proposed to be rezoned is approximately 4.5 acres and is
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comprised of those properties along the north and south sides of 215 Street SW that are also designated “Single
Family – Urban 1” on the Comprehensive Plan map.
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.
Section 29, Township 27 North, Range 04 East – see map, attached.
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Street SW (north side of street)
7527, 7519, 7515, 7505, 7429, 7421, 7411, 7403, 7329, 7321 215
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and 7528, 7520, 7514, 7506, 7430, 7420, 7410, 7402, 7328 215 Street SW (south side of street).
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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Flat. 215 Street SW gradually slopes down from west to east.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
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Approximate 5% slope from 76 Avenue West to 73 Place West.
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 prime farmland.
Alderwood Urban Land Complex, 2-8% and 8-15% slopes.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None known.
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
No grading proposed with rezone application..
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable – no grading proposed.
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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)?
Not applicable – no change to impervious surface proposed.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
None – no changes proposed.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial
wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
None – no changes proposed.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No – none known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
None – not applicable.
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, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
No.
(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.
None.
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(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.
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b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
(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 – not applicable.
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.
None – not applicable.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No changes proposed.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Compliance with Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 18.30 – Stormwater Management.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Typical of a single family neighborhood.
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
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evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:___________________________________________________
shrubs
_____________________________________________________________________________
grass_______________________________________________________________________________
pasture_____________________________________________________________________________
crop or grain________________________________________________________________________
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
___________________________
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:__________________________________________
other types of vegetation:______________________________________________________________
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None proposed.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
No landscaping proposed – no changes to site proposed.
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5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site:
Typical of a single family neighborhood.
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
_____________________________________________
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:________________________________________________
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:_________________________________________
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
None known.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None – no changes proposed.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed
project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
No changes proposed.
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:
None.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe.
No.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None.
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
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Typical single-family neighborhood noise, as well as traffic off of 76 Avenue West.
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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 hours noise
would come from the site.
None – no changes proposed.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The use has always been and has proposed to remain single family. The properties were developed with single-
family homes, and the proposal at hand is to rezone the area from Multiple Residential RM-2.4 (multi-family) to
Single Family Residential.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Single family houses – one on each lot.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Multiple Residential (RM-2.4). This zoning classification allows for multi-family and single-family use.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Last year the comprehensive plan designation was changed to “Single Family – Urban 1.”
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
None.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
No changes.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None – no changes.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None – not applicable.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The existing and projected land use is single family residential after the passage of file AMD-2007-14. This
rezone is intended to make the zoning map compatible with the existing long range Comprehensive Plan map.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No change.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No change.
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 principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
No structures proposed.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
No lighting or development proposed.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Not applicable.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
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Existing street lights present along 76 Avenue West – no changes proposed.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None proposed.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Pine Ridge Park is within one mile of the area.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None – Not applicable.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
None.
c.Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Should archaeological materials or human remains be observed during project activities, all work in immediate
vicinity should stop. The State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (360.586.3065), the Planning
Division (425.771.0220), and the County Coroner (if applicable) should be contacted immediately. Compliance
with all applicable laws (RCW 27.53, 27.44, & WAC 25-48) is required - failure to do so could constitute a Class
C Felony.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
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The site is served by 215 Street SW through either 76 Avenue West to the west or 73 Place West to the east.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
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There is a transit stop near Steven’s Hospital along 76 Avenue West to the south.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
No change.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
No.
e. Will the project 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? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
No change.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None – not applicable.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No – no change.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None.
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.
No new utilities proposed with the rezone.
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 of Proponent Date Submitted
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
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?
It will not – there is no new development proposed.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
N/A.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
It will not – there is no new development proposed.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
N/A.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
It will not – there is no new development proposed.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
N/A.
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?
It will not – there is no new development proposed.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
N/A.
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?
The proposal will make the zoning map consistent and compatible with the long range Comprehensive Plan map. The
Comprehensive Plan designation is “Single Family – Urban 1” which is not consistent with the current multi-family zoning
designation. This rezone to “Single Family Residential” encourage land use compatible with the existing Comprehensive
Plan.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
Enforcement of the Edmonds Community Development Code.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
It will not – there is no new development proposed.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
N/A.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
No conflicts known.
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Vicinity Map
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Proposed Rezone
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