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Purpose of Checklist:
ENVIRONMENTAL CIECKLIST
PLANNINGET
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if
a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). the leasd agency may
exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part 13) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposalFor nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be
read as "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Non project action. Update of existing code; Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 18.30, Stormwater System Management
2. Name of applicant: Jeanie McConnell, City of Edmonds - Engineering Program Manager
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
121-5 1h Ave N, Edmonds WA 98020
425-771-0220
4. Date checklist prepared: August 16, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The revised code is scheduled to go to City Council for approval prior to the end of the year, 2016, with an effective date
of January 1, 2017. The current deadline for the City to adopt provisions in this code update is December 31, 2016 per
the Department of Ecology's Western Washington Phase H Municipal Stormwater Permit (2012).
(STAFF COMMENTS)
Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
The City is required to update ECDC 18.30 per the Western Washington Phase H Municipal Stormwater Permit issued
by the Department of Ecology.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
None.
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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.
No.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Under the Growth Management Act (GMM), the Washington State Departement of Commerce must review proposed
updates to the Edmonds Community Development Code. The proposed code updates have been submitted to
Department of Commerce and is currently under review.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and size of the project and site.
There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You
do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
The non project proposal re -writes ECDC Chapter 18.30 to implement the City's Western Washington Municipal Phase
H permit issued by the Department of Ecology. The re -write also updates the code to reflect advancements in
stormwater management techniques since the code was last revised in 2010.
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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.
The proposed storm code updates are applicable throughout the City.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Non project proposal. Any of the above could be found in the City.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Non project proposal. Slopes could be greater than 40% on a specific site.
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C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of longterm
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
Non -Project proposal. Predominant soils found across the City are: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam and Everett
gravely sandy loam. Other soils within a much smaller area are: Kitsap silt loam, McKenna gravelly silt loam
and Mukilteo muck.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe._
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Non -Project proposal. The City does have a history of unstable soils within the Earth Subsidence and Landslide
Hazard Area in the Meadowdale Beach area of the City.
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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.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Non project proposal. N/A
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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)?
Non project proposal. N/A
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Non project proposal. The code is designed to mimimize or eliminate erosion and other impacts to the earth from
development, redevelopment, and construction sites caused by stormwater runoff.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A
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3. WATER
a. Surface:
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Most storm drains in the City discharge to a creek, directly to Puget Sound or Lake Ballinger. The intent
of this code revision is to strengthen the City's ability to regulate the negative affects of uncontrolled
development that can discharge pollutants and cause damage to the storm system and receiving waters.
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(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.
Non project proposal. N/A
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(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.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Non project proposal. N/A
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(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Non project proposal. There are some areas within the FEMA mapped 100 year flood plan: Along Puget
Sound, Edmonds Marsh, Shell Creek (mouth to Caspers St.), and Lake Ballinger.
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(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 from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well
Will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
No.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be
served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Non project proposal. The code stresses source control of pollutants and for sites with 5, 000 square feet
or more of pollution generating impervious surfaces, requires runoff treatment prior to discharge. The
maintenance provisions of the code require all waste material be disposed of in accordance with Federal,
State, and local regulations.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
Non project proposal. Most storm drains in the City discharge to a creek, directly into Puget Sound or
Lake Ballinger. The intent of this code revision is to strengthen the City's ability to regulate the negative
affects of uncontrolled development that can discharge pollutants and cause damage of the storm system
and receiving waters.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinityof the site? If so,
describe.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if
any:
Non project proposal. Most storm drains in the City discharge to a creek, directly into Puget Sound or
Lake Ballinger. The intent of this code revision is to strengthen the City's ability to regulate the negative
affects of uncontrolled development that can discharge pollutants and cause damage of the storm system
and receiving waters.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Non project proposal. The following types of vegetation are found throughout the City.
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X shrubs
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pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
X water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Non project proposal. N/A
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Non
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Non project proposal. N/A
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e.
List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Non- ro'Ject ro osal N/A
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5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include:
Non project proposal. Any of the following could be found throughout the City.
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: _______._ .. _..r..._
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rodents, raccoon, opossum
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Non project proposal. N/A N y N
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Non project proposal. Edmonds is part of the Pacific Flyway migration route.
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d.
Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
e.
List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Non project proposal. N/A
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
Non project proposal. N/A
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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:
Non project proposal. N/A
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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.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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(1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None.
(STAFF COMM'EN
(2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design.
This includes undergrand hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project
area and in the vicinity.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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(3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or constructions, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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(4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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(5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or
a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hour's noise
would come from the site.
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Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on
nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
b.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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 nonfrom or nonforest use?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
(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:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Non project proposal. N/A
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E What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Non project proposal. N/A
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
h.
Has any part of the site been classified critical area by the city? If so, specify.
Non project proposal. Critical Areas or Environmentally Sensitive Areas" are identified in the City of Edmonds
Critical Areas regulations (ECDC Chapters 23.40 — 23.90).
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Non project proposal. N/A.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
In. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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?
Non project proposal. N/A.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
Non project proposal. N/A.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Non project proposal. N/A.
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b.
Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
b.
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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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C. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the
project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS date, etc.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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.
Non projectproposal. N/A.
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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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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?
C.
Non project proposal. N/A.
How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Non project proposal. N/A.
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d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state
transportation facilityes not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
anpassenger vehicles). What data or transporation models were used to make these estimates?
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
Non project proposal. N/A.
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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.
Non project proposal. N/A.
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C. SIGNATURE
I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature of Proponent
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal,
would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
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?
The intent of this code revision, as mandated through Department of Ecology, is to strengthen the City's ability to regulate the
negative affects of uncontrolled development that can discharge pollutants into the City's surface waters and Puget Sound.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
The revised code establishes low impact development as the first approach to mananging stormwater runoff, thereby providing
increased protection to the environment. Additionally, the City has a variety of environmental policies and regulations
governing these potential impacts, including SEPA, critical areas, Shorelines, and public works standards. Specific projects,
whether public or private, must comply with the applicable environmental regulations and review processes.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The revised code establishes low impact development as the first approach to mananging stormwater runoff, thereby providing
increased protection to the environment. With less pollutants entering the stormwater system and receiving waters, a beneficial
effect on aquatic plants and animals should be realized.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
The revised code establishes low impact development as the first approach to mananging stormwater runoff, thereby providing
increased protection to the environment. In addition to stormwater regulations, the City's critical area regulations and
Shoreline Master Program require buffers from streams and wetland established by best available science. These buffers help
to protect and conserve plants as well as fish and wildlife habitat. The critical area regulationsand Shoreline Master Program
also contain provisions that require the preservation of native vegetation within the City of Edmonds.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The proposed stormwater regulations woult not result in the depletion of energy or natural resources.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
The proposed code should provide better protection of vegetation and aquatic natural resources.
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?
With less pollutants entering the stormwater system and receiving waters, a beneficial effect on sensitive aquatic areas should
be realized.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
All development within or adjacent to critical areas are required to avoid all impacts that degrade the functions and values of
critical areas. Unless otherwise provided, if alteration to the critical area is unavoidable, all adverse impacts to or from
critical areas and buffers resulting from a development proposal or alteration must be mitigated using the best available
science in accordance with an approved critical areas report and SEPA documents, so as to result in no net loss of critical
area functions and values.
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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 updated stormwater code would not have a direct impact on land or shoreline use. Uses allowed by the zone or shoreline
designation would also have to comply with the updated stormwater code..
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
None.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
The proposed stormwater regulations do not establish new patterns of land use or increased density of existing land use
patters. Reasonable foreseeable development will likely be redevelopment of property rather than new development.
Redevelopment will not likely result in significant changes to or increased demand for public services or infrastructure..
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
Since increased demands are not anticipated, no specific measures are proposed.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
The proposed code amendments are designed to be consistent with other applicable laws and/or requirements, including the
City's Department of Ecology Phase H Municipal Stormwater Permit.
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