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STF20160021 SEPA checklist.pdfSEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. Backgroundhf elpl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: jtpm Brackett's Landing Jetty Walkway Repair Project OC T 2. Name of applicant:hf elpl "'AMVING DEP City of Edmonds Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1LPjPJ Jennifer Leach 425-771-0227 Rich Lindsay 425-771-0289 Carrie Hite 425-771-0343 4. Date checklist prepared:hf gj 10/7/2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: Itpjp City of Edmonds Development Services Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):hf gm As soon as permits are approved. Goal is to complete project no later than November 15, 2016 if permits can be expedited. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Lhel No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.hf elpl None 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.hf elpl None 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. hf9 Hydraulic Approval Permit (HPA) is required from WDFW. They have agreed to expedite the review and approval process. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 13 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 elpl Several holes have developed in the asphalt walkway at the tip of the Brackett's Landing j etty due to settlement of the jetty caused by tidal action. There are three areas at end of the jetty that need to be repaired totaling about 322 square feet. Parks maintenance staff proposes to remove the sunken asphalt and haul off site to Public Works; install about 12 yards of 7/8" washed gravel and compact rock; and install about 2 yards of type B - modified asphalt for pathway. Waddles will be installed as a BMP throughout the duration of the repair to protect migration of materials beyond the project site. Additionally, the area will be kept very clean while performing this work to further reduce the risk of materials migration. 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.hf g SEE FIGURES 1 AND 2 ON FOLLOWING PAGE SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 13 FIGURE 1. PROJECT VICINITY. ' PROJECT SITE IA, �mr a -k Sao 3663-- —1h " .. .a.. N J+ l II/ � FIGURE 2. PROJECT LOCATION. EXTENT OF PROJECT WORK 1 r;uow ht, syr /.�G—,Hina, Mrv.. �)i�i'l/%/A➢ ti�1Py1%� yrinJVlr; I 1 jfl lY mfy ii07//'A2 iiYYhd f'i(Y�911� yy�� ,D�p ���)I �J/q7" i,N�)� r � O11%%�,",J`bl�.m Zlha .,,�. 1' ,.,w �)jqy ,�„v7fd,�,,, ,0 ,,, ;jfp'%%�,�, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 13 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTShf el 1. Earthhf e a. General description of the site:hf e (circle one)G)rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? hf elpl 0 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 Jetty rip -rap, asphalt trail. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.hf elpl Subsidence associated with tidal action on the jetty. 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 There are three areas at the end of the jetty that need to be repaired totaling about 322 square feet. Parks maintenance staff proposes to remove the sunken asphalt and haul off site to Public Works; install about 12 yards of 7/8" washed gravel and compact rock; and install about 2 yards of type B - modified asphalt for pathway. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe, hf elpl No g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?hf elpl Site is currently 100% covered with impervious surface: this project will repair it back to a functional original condition. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:hf pial Waddles will be installed as a BMP and will be maintained throughout the duration of the repair to protect migration of materials beyond the project site. Additionally, the area will be kept very clean while performing this work to further reduce the risk of materials migration. 2. Airhf pial SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 13 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. hel Minor dust and fumes released from jackhammering and filling activities. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.hf @jp No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:hf e None 3. Water hel 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.hl elpl Yes. Project work will occur on a jetty that abuts the 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. Lhel Work will occur within 200 feet of the Puget Sound. See Section A.11, A.12; Figures 1 and 2. 2) 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 elp] Remove 2 yards of damaged asphalt pathway and fill void with 12 yards 7/8 washed gravel. Then install 2 yards of type B modified asphalt. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hel No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan, hf elpl 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 elpl No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 13 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 from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hf elpl 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. hf elpl No. 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 gio Stormwater falling onto the project site runs onto rip rap and directly into the Puget Sound. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.hf e Dust and debris from excavating and filling could be flushed by stormwater during project work. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.hf elpl No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any:hf elpl Waddles will be installed throughout the duration the project, to trap any materials that may enter stormwater during project work. 4. Plantshf elpl a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:hf e No vegetation is on site except for small weeds growing through cracks in pavement or between jetty rocks. deciduous tree: .evergreen tree: shrubs grass pasture crop or grain alder, maple, aspen, other fir, cedar, pine, other SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197.11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 13 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 None. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hel None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hf elpl None. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. hel None. 5. Animalshf elpl 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. heI Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other Gulls, shorebirds, harbor seals, aquatic invertebrates, and fish known to use the rocky intertidal habitats of Puget Sound are all present in the vicinity of the project site. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.hf @j None. Threatened and endangered wildlife are present in Puget Sound, but are not likely to be found in the immediate vicinity of the project site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.hf elpl The site is on the Pacific Flyway, a known migratory route for birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:hf elpl None — work is routine maintenance. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. heI None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resourceshf elpl SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 13 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 Jack hammers and backhoe will be used to remove damaged asphalt pathway b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. 1hel 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: ltgjo We will turn off engines and machinery when not in use, and use rechargeable electric tools wherever possible. 7. Environmental Health hel 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. 1LpjpJ 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses,. hf eM 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. hel None. 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. JL@M None. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. hf elpl None. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:hf elpl None. b. Noisehf e 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? hel Train, ferry are located nearby, but not expected to affect the project. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 13 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 pjM Jackhammers, backhoe and other machinery needed to complete the project will generate some short-term noise. This noise would be generated between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:hf elal We will turn off engines and machinery when not in use and NOT operate equipment between the hours of 3:00 pm 8:00 am 8. Land and Shoreline Usehf elpl 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 e The project site and adjacent areas are part of the Edmonds park system used for recreation and are a high priority in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. The Brackett's Landing Marine Sanctuary and Dive Park lie to the north and west of the project area and the Washington State Ferry Terminal lies to the south. The project site is currently located at the terminus of a pedestrian walkway on a jetty; this part of the walkway is currently roped off to prevent injury to the public who may be traversing the damaged walkway. Project work will not affect land use on or near the site. 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 elpl 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 elpl No.. c. Describe any structures on the site.hf elpl None. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? 1hel No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hf elpl Public Use. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?LLp!pI Park/Open Space g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?hf elpl Conservancy. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 13 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify, hf dpi Site is within the 200 foot shoreline buffer. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hf elpl None j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?hf g None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hel NA L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:fhg!pl NA m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Lhel NA 9. Housinghf e a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. Lhel None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Lhel None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:hf elpl None 10. Aesthetics LtLeM a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?hf elpl No SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 13 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?hf @ None b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hel NA 11. Light and Glare hel 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? Lhel None c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hel None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: hf elpl NA 12. Recreationhf elpl a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?hf elpl Walking, swimming, boating, diving. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Lhel Walking, which is already displaced due to the need for repair. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: hf e NA 13. Historic and cultural preservation LLp1p1 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 pM None SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 13 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 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. hf elpl NA 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. Lhel NA 14. Transportation hel 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 elpl See Section A.12, Figure 1. 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 Yes — train and bus routes close to park. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?hf elpl NA 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). hel No 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 gjo SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 13 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 elpl No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: hf elpl NA 15. Public Serviceshf pM 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. 1tPjPJ None. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. hel None. 16. Utilitieshf jpJ a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:hf elpl electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other None. 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. hel None. 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 them to make its decision. Signature: Name of signee: Jennifer Leach Position and Agency/Organization: Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator, City of Edmonds Parks and Recreation Date Submitted: October 7, 2016 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 13