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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Day Short Plat_SEPA environmental checklist_022723_v1.pdf SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 1 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not 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 SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Day Short Plat 2. Name of applicant: Tuscany Construction, LLC Attn: Robert P. Wenzl SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 2 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: P.O. Box 2170 Renton, WA 98056 206-714-6707 Bob@tuscanywa.com 4. Date checklist prepared: March 31, 2022, Updated February 9, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton, WA 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Clearing and grading is anticipated to begin in summer of 2024, with infrastructure completed fall of 2024. This project is not expected to be phased. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No, there are no further plans. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. • Wetland/ Stream Reconnaissance – Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC • Arborist Report – Greenforest Inc. • Geotechnical Evaluation – Cobalt Geosciences, LLC 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 to our knowledge 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Preliminary & Final Plat Approval, Civil Construction Permit, Right-of-way Permit, DOE Stormwater General Permit, Building Permits & SEPA Determination 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.) The proposal includes a 7-lot Preliminary Short Plat, a new section of public right-of- way connecting 116th Ave SE and SE 186th Place and stormwater facility. 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. The location of the proposal includes three parcels at approximately 2.88 acres inside the City of Renton’s city limits. It is just southeast of the intersection of 116th Avenue SE and SE 186th Street, respectively they are also identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 6197800080, 06197800263, 6197800265, in the NW Quarter of the SW Quarter, Section 33, Township 23, Range 5. The legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map can be found on the plan set submitted with this SEPA review. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 3 B.Environmental Elements [HELP] 1.Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? There may be short slope areas with magnitudes of 40 percent or more in the eastern third of the site. These areas have relief of less than 10 feet and may be the result of prior excavation work. The site is underlain by dense till and is not prone to landslide activity. The proposed development will modify moderately steep slopes to create less steep topography that will be more stable than what is currently present. time. Average slopes range from 5 to 12%. The overall elevation change is roughly 60- feet from the highest points in the west and lowest points to the east. 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. Soil type listed by the NRSC Web Soil Survey Map is Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes at 25% of the area of interest Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes at 75% of the area of interest. There are no agricultural lands of long-term significance. Any removal of soils onsite will be in accordance with the City of Renton’s clearing and grading requirements. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No, per the WA State DNR Geologic Information Portal, there are no indications or history of unstable soils onsite or in the immediate vicinity. 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. Grading is proposed in the development to ensure proper roadway configuration, site drainage, stormwater management, and building envelopes. Approximately 7,437 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 2,102 CY of fill is anticipated, with a net cut of 5,335 CY. The source of fill dirt has not been determined yet. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur as a result of clearing and grading during construction. However, best management practices (BMPs) through the implementation of a SWPPP and CESCL will be utilized to minimize erosion and ensure sediment control. g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 4 Approximately 50% of the subject site will be covered by impervious surfaces post construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A Construction Storm Water General Permit (CSWGP) from WA State Dept. of Ecology is required due to the site being larger than one acre in size. The CSWGP requires a Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) Plan that will be prepared and implemented prior to start of construction. 2. Air [help] 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. Temporary impacts include construction-related vehicle exhaust and dust particles dispersed from sawing, cutting, and manipulating materials onsite. Any spray-on material applications, such as paint or insulation, should be applied following OSHA and ISO guidelines for installation and clean up management. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No, off-site sources of emissions would be those typical for residential neighborhoods, such as automobile exhaust and fireplace/heating infrastructure. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Construction impacts are not anticipated to be significant and can be control through BMP implementation, such as aggregate construction entrances, truck wash stations, or spray-truck watering for exposed soils. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 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. Yes, there is a small NS stream in the northeast corner. 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. Yes, there will be construction for the project infrastructure within the 200-feet but no impact to the stream or its buffer. 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. No filling or dredging of surface waters or wetlands are anticipated. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No withdrawals or diversions are anticipated. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 5 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No, the project site is not located inside of a 100-year floodplain. The subject parcel is located within FEMA FIRM Panel 53033C0991G. 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, the proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground Water: [help] 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. The proposed development will be served by Soos Creek public water system. No wells and no groundwater withdrawals are anticipated. 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. The proposed development will be served by Soos Creek, a public sanitary sewer system, and no industrial or agricultural uses are anticipated. 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. Runoff will be generated from driveways, sidewalks, right-of-ways, and structures, and will be captured, conveyed and discharged into a detention/water quality vault in Tract D. Stormwater management infrastructure will be sized according to the capacity requirements listed in the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction stormwater permit may be required. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Generally, no. Stormwater infrastructure will include treatment mechanisms and/or flow control applications to prevent the discharge of waste into the environment. The potential for illicit discharges and petroleum hydrocarbons from construction vehicles will be managed through the associated project SWPPP. After construction, potential pollutants include roadway runoff and landscaping applications. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, drainage patterns will be affected within the limits of the development. Stormwater generated in the vicinity of the project will remain in its natural drainage basins at pre- development rates. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 6 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: No drainage impacts anticipated; please refer to the provided site plan sets and TIR for further details. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __✓__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? Selective alteration or removal of vegetation will occur for the construction of roads and dwellings. Trees will be retained pursuant to the applicable Code requirements. New vegetation will be planted and the removal of invasive or noxious plants may occur. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Proposed landscaping may include the use of native or drought resistant plants. Invasive species found on site will be removed to enhance existing and planted vegetation. Please reference the landscaping Plan submitted with this development proposal. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Per King County GIS Noxious Weeds layer, Garlic Mustard has been reported on the property to the north. During a habitat assessment, it was found that Himalayan Blackberry is on the project site as well. 5. Animals [help] 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: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 7 fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site and according to the WSFW PHS interactive web map, there are no listed or candidate species occurrences listed. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes, the site, like all of Western Washington, lies within the Pacific Flyway Migratory Route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: To help preserve and enhance wildlife, the project is proposing to meet the required tree retention and landscaping requirements to support animal species in the area. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. No invasive animal species are known to on or near the site. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] 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. Electricity through Puget Sound Energy will be the primary source of energy used to provide heating and cooling to each dwelling. Natural gas may be available for a fire place and gas range. The builder will provide the appropriate heating and cooling systems that are energy efficient and cost effective for the homebuyer. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No, the project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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: The proposed dwellings will be constructed in conformance with the applicable Building Code and State Energy Code standards. Energy conserving materials and fixtures will be evaluated for suitability in all new construction. Homes designed to be energy efficient are common in this area. 7. Environmental Health [help] 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. There are no known environmental health hazards that could occur as a result of this proposal. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 8 According to the WA DOE Toxic Cleanup program interactive map, there are a few known contamination events near the site from past or present uses. The closest site is slightly less than a half mile away has a status of ‘No Further Action’. There are no known contamination events onsite. 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. No known additional existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that would affect the proposal. 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. Any chemicals stored onsite would be typical of residential home usage, such as paint, fertilizers, and automotive lubricants. During construction, use of heavy trucks onsite will be common, but spill control plans and standard automotive maintenance practices performed by the contractor will be in place throughout the construction phase. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No known requirements for special emergency services. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: No existing hazards are known, and the contractor onsite will be required to follow all standard OSHA, L&I and WA DOE spill prevention plan requirements. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The main source of off-site noise in this area originates from the vehicular traffic present on Nile Avenue NE and nearby local access streets. This is not anticipated to negatively affect the proposal. 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. Short-term noise impacts will result from the use of construction and building equipment during site development and home construction. These temporary activities will be limited to legal working hours as prescribed by City Code. Long-term impacts will be those associated with the increase of human population, additional traffic and noise associated with residential areas. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Building construction will be done during the hours prescribed by the City. Construction equipment will be equipped with muffler devices and idling time will be encouraged to be kept to a minimum. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 9 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] 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. North: Single-Family East: Single-Family/vacant South: Single-Family West: Single-Family Current proposal does not affect current land uses. 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? There will be no impact on agriculture or forest lands as these parcels have been a privately owned property for many years and are not currently used as agriculture or forest land. 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: No, there are no known farm or forest uses in the vicinity. c. Describe any structures on the site. The parcels identified as 6197800080, 6197800265 and 6197800263 contain no structures. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No, there are no structures on-site. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-4 = Residential-4 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Residential Low Density; Located in the Benson Community Planning 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. Yes, there is a NS stream in the northeast corner of the project. Please see critical areas assessment provided with submittal.. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Per the US Census Quick Facts from the 2015-2019 population dataset there are 2.57 persons per household in the City of Renton. Based on this dataset, approximately 18 individuals will reside within the completed project. (7 Dus X 2.57 persons per household = 17.99 persons). SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 10 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? There will be no people displaced as there are no existing residences. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: No proposed measures at this time. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Site design is regulated per local and state code, and the land use is approved in this zoning district so it will be compatible with existing and projected land use plans. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None, there are no known agricultural or forest lands in the vicinity. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The project will provide 7 new residences. The new residences are anticipated to be market rate homes as middle-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Zero, there are no units on-site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Other than being regulated by local and state code, there are no measures to reduce or control housing impacts. 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The tallest height of any proposed structure will be the maximum height allowed by local code. Exterior materials may be wood, cement board siding or other materials allowed by building codes. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? There should be no impact upon views in the immediate vicinity. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Since the proposal does not anticipate obstructing or altering any views, all measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts will be regulated by local code and reviewed by the appropriate jurisdiction. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 11 Minimal light and glare will be a result of residential lighting and traffic which will occur early in the morning and late in the evening. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No safety hazards related to light or glare is anticipated. Typical building materials, such as wood, masonry, brick, or composite, do not commonly produce glare that would pose a safety hazard. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No impacts from off-site light or glare are anticipated as a result of the surrounding residential uses. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: The project will be designed to minimize light and glare including the utilization of down- lighting. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Benson Hill Elementary is a few hundred feet south on 116th Avenue SE. There are no informal recreation opportunities known by the applicant. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. There will be no displacement of recreational uses. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The proposal includes open space elements in conjunction with the stormwater infrastructure on Tract D. Park Impact Fees may also be paid per dwelling unit. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] 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. There are no eligible sites listed on or near the project . 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. There are not any landmarks or features, such as cemeteries or other evidence of Indian or historic use by regional tribe affiliations. If an archaeological site or artifact is found during construction, the appropriate Historical Preservation Professional will be notified. 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. According to DAHP’s WISSARD predictive model, the site is listed as Low Risk and Moderately Low Risk. Most of the site is covered under the Moderately Low Risk SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 12 classification, which notes that the requirement for a survey is contingent upon project parameters. 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. No measures are currently proposed. If an archaeological site or artifact is found during construction, the appropriate historical Preservation Professional will be notified. 14. Transportation [help] 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. The site is currently served by 116th Avenue SE to the west and SE 120th Avenue SE to the east. The development of the project will include a new right of way, SE 186th, Street, that will connect the two roads. 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? No, King County Metro provides no service routes with bus stops less than a quarter mile from the project site. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The proposal will provide at least two garage parking stalls per home, possibly two driveway parking stalls. Total off-street parking stalls could be 14 or 28 additional stalls. 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). Yes, the proposal will include frontage improvements along 116th Avenue SE ( a bikeway) with road surface, curb, planter strip, sidewalk, street trees, and storm drainage. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No, the project will not. 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? According to the Institute for Traffic Engineers, it is common that one single-family residence will generate 10 daily trips and 1 peak hour trip per day. If this common statistic were used the project would generate approximately 70 daily trips and 7 peak hour trip total. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 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. No, the proposal will not interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads in the area. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The project will be contributing traffic impact fees. 15. Public Services [help] 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. The proposed community will result in increased need for public service such as fire, health, and police protection consistent with typical single-family developments. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Roads and dwellings will be constructed to meet all applicable standards and codes of the City and IRC/WSEC. New fire hydrants will be installed according to Fire District standards. The proposed development will pay impact fees and contribute to the local tax base and provide additional tax revenue for the various public services. 16. Utilities [help] 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. Electricity/Gas: Puget Sound Energy Water: Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Sanitary Sewer: Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Refuse: Republic Services SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 14 C. Signature [HELP] 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: _____________ D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to 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; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 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, Robert Nix Planner at Core Design Inc. 2/27/2023 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 P a g e | 15 wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.