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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_230825_v1SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 1 of 19 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 2 of 19 A. Background Find help answering background questions 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Mountain View Gardens 2. Name of applicant: Lili Lu 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Lili Lu Seattle LLC LLC 325 118th Ave SE, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 (206) 228-4158 Contact: Jonathan S. Murray, P.E. D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers 620 7th Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 827-3063 4. Date checklist prepared: July 11th, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction will start upon the receipt of all required building and construction permits. This is estimated to occur in the Spring, 2024. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None at this time. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 3 of 19 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Arborist Report: Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Report: Earth Solutions Northwest, LLC. Level One Downstream Analysis: D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers 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. SEPA Determination City of Renton Preliminary Subdivision Approval City of Renton Grading Permit City of Renton Final Subdivision Approval City of Renton Other Customary Construction Related Permits City of Renton Construction General Stormwater Permit Department of Ecology Forest Practice Permit Department of Natural Resources 11. Give a 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.) Subdivide approximately 1.39 acres into 6 single family residential lots, one public right of way and one storm drainage tract. General access shall be via the road connection with Shattuck Ave S, with emergency fire access via the connection to Talbot Rd S. Project will include the construction of stormwater, sanitary sewer and water utilities. 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 project is located within the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian. The tax parcel # is 722200-0175. The address is 2103 Talbot Road S, Renton, WA 98055. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 4 of 19 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions a. General description of the site: The Site has a prevailing moderate grade, approximately 8%, to the northwest. The Site is currently developed with one single family home, a deck, one detached building, one detached garage, a shed, a concrete driveway and walkway, a gravel driveway. The western portion of the Site appears to be have previously been used as a pasture area. Circle or highlight one: Flat, (rolling), hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? There are small areas of approximately 25% slope which appear to be associated with previous grading. 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. The soils on the Site are mapped in the Soil Survey of King County, Washington, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service and has classified the Site as Beausite gravelly sandy loam, slopes 8-15% (BeC). Additionally, see attached Geotechnical Report dated July 18, 2023. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None to our knowledge e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The purpose of the Site grading will be to construct the road, pads for buildings, and the storm drainage facility. The grading is intended to be balanced on Site; however, there is a possibility of importing select fill material from approved suppliers as well as exporting unwanted soils. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. There could be a short-term increase in the potential for on-site erosion where soils are exposed during Site preparation and construction; however, the Project will implement all required BMPs and comply with all applicable erosion control measures, short term and long term. 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) January 2023 Page 5 of 19 Approximately 50% of the property will be covered with impervious surfaces following construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. A temporary erosion control plan will be implemented at the appropriate time. Erosion control measures may include the following: hay bales, siltation fences, temporary siltation ponds, controlled surface grading, stabilized construction entrance, and other measures which may be used in accordance with requirements of City of Renton. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 6 of 19 2. Air Find help answering air questions 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. Short-term emissions will be those associated with construction and site development activities. These will include dust and emissions from construction equipment. Long-term impacts will result from increased vehicle traffic. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Off-site sources of emissions or odors are those that are typical of residential neighborhoods. These will include automobile emissions from traffic on adjacent roadways and fireplace emissions from nearby homes. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. The Washington Clean Air Act requires the use of all known, available, and reasonable means of controlling air pollution, including dust. Construction impacts will be controlled by measures such as washing truck wheels before exiting the Site and maintaining gravel construction entrances. In addition, dirt-driving surfaces will be watered during extended dry periods to control dust. 3. Water Find help answering water questions a. Surface Water: Find help answering surface water questions 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. None to our knowledge. 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No. 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No, there will be no surface water withdrawals or diversions. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 7 of 19 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposed Project is not located within a 100-year floodplain. 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, a public sanitary sewer system will be installed to serve the residential units. There will be no discharge of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground Water: Find help answering ground water questions 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 a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn. Public water mains will be installed to serve the development. No water will be discharged to the groundwater. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. No waste material is proposed to be discharged into the ground. The Site will be served by public sanitary sewers and a public water system. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): a) 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 from roofs, pavement and landscaped areas. It will be conveyed by a closed conveyance system (pipes) into an underground detention/retention vault. The vault will meet the City’s requirements for flow control, as well as, water quality treatment. The vault will outfall into the existing storm conveyance system located within Shattuck Ave S. b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. The proposed stormwater system will be designed to minimize or eliminate entry of waste materials or pollutants to ground and/or surface waters. c) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposal will not affect the drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site. The new development will discharge water into a detention/retention vault and discharge at the site’s natural location. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 8 of 19 d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any. A City approved drainage system will be designed and constructed to mitigate any adverse impacts from storm water runoff. Temporary and permanent drainage facilities will be used to control quality and quantity of surface runoff during construction and after development. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 9 of 19 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions 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? Nearly all vegetation will be removed or altered during construction. Trees adhering to City of Renton’s Tree Retention code will be retained. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None to our knowledge. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. If necessary, replacement trees will be planted to mitigate for significant trees removed. Landscaping will be installed in accordance with the provisions of the City of Renton’s Zoning Code. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None to our knowledge. 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions 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: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, (songbirds), other: (Crows) • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: (Small rodents) • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None to our knowledge. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 10 of 19 c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The Site, like all of Western Washington, lies within the Pacific Flyway Migratory Route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. None at this time. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None to our knowledge. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions 1. 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 and/or natural gas will serve as the primary energy source for residential heating and cooking within the development. Any wood stoves incorporated into the new residential units will comply with all local and State regulations. 2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. 3. 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 required measures of the Washington State Energy Code and the Uniform Building Code will be incorporated in the construction of the residential units. Energy conservation fixtures and materials are encouraged in all new construction. 7. Environmental Health Find help with answering environmental health questions a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. There are no known on-site environmental health hazards known to exist today and none will be generated as a direct result of this proposal. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None to our knowledge. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 11 of 19 A 16” gas main is present along the project frontage of Talbot Road. 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. Toxic or hazardous chemicals present on the site would be limited to those used typically used during construction and occupation of single-family residential homes. These include, but are not limited to, fuels, lubricants, paints, solvents, cleaners and adhesives. These materials are anticipated to be present only in modest quantities for use on site and all safe handling and containment protocols shall be followed. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required to our knowledge. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. Standard construction BMPs will be followed for spill control and containment. Special measures are not anticipated to be required. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The primary source of off-site noise in the area originates from vehicular traffic present on adjacent streets. 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? Short-term impacts will result from the use of construction equipment during site development and residential construction. Construction will occur during the day-light hours, and in compliance with all noise ordinances. Construction noise is generated by heavy equipment, hand tools and the transporting of construction materials and equipment. Long-term impacts will be those associated with the increased use of the property by homeowners. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. Construction will be performed during normal daylight hours. Construction equipment will be equipped with noise mufflers. 8. Land and Shoreline Use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The current use of the site is a single-family residence. The current use of all adjacent properties are single-family residential as well. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 12 of 19 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 because 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? To the best of our knowledge the site has not been used as working farmlands or working forest lands. The project site shows signs of being used for the keeping of small farm animals, such as goats, and has outbuildings for that purpose. The scale of previous agricultural activities appears to be small and likely non-commercial in nature. The present use of the site per available records is single-family residential. 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 working farm or forest land is present in the vicinity of the site. c. Describe any structures on the site. The Site is currently developed with one single family home, a deck, one detached building, one detached garage and a shed. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? All structures, other than the existing single-family home, will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The site is classified R-8 zoning by the City of Renton. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Residential Medium Density (RMD). g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable, no shoreline master program designation. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The site is located within a moderate coalmine hazard area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 14 individuals will reside in the completed residential development (6 units x 2.3 persons per household = 13.8 individuals). SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 13 of 19 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Zero people, as the existing structure on the Site will be retained. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. None at this time. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The proposed development is compatible with the prescribed land use codes and designations for this site. Per the City of Renton Zoning Code, the development is consistent with the density requirements and land use of this property. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any. None required or proposed. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. The completed project will provide 5 new and one retained detached single-family residential homes. Homes will be priced with a market orientation to the middle to high-income level homebuyer. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Zero c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 14 of 19 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The maximum building height will conform to City of Renton’s Standards. Exterior of buildings will be typical for residential construction including, siding, concrete, glass, etc. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views in the vicinity are not likely to be enhanced, extended or obstructed by development of this project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The location of the buildings adheres to or exceeds the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district. The landscaping will be installed at the completion of building and paving construction. A Homeowners Association will maintain the landscaping and common elements. 11. Light and Glare Find help answering light and glare questions a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Light and glare will be produced from building lighting. Light will also be produced from vehicles using the site. The light and glare will occur primarily in the evening and before dawn. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Light and glare from the project will not cause hazards or interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? The primary off-site source of light and glare will be from vehicles traveling along the area roadways. Also, the adjacent residential uses and streetlights may create light and glare. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. Street lighting will be installed in a manner that directs the light downward. The proposed perimeter landscaping will create a partial visual buffer between the proposed units and the surrounding neighborhood areas. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Thomas Teasdale Park and Talbot Hill Reservoir Park are within 1 mi of the Site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 15 of 19 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. None. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions 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. Yes. The existing house on the site dates from 1910, the house directly south of the site dates from 1922 and the house to the north of the site dates from 1947. None of these structures are known to be listed in a historical preservation register. The existing house on the site will be retained by 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. None known. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. The King County GIS data and Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD) was used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on and near the project. 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 anticipated. The existing house will be retained. If an archeological site is found during the course of construction, the State Historic Preservation Officer will be notified. 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions 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. General access shall be via the road connection with Shattuck Ave S, with emergency fire access via the connection to Talbot Rd S 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? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 16 of 19 The nearest public transit stop is approximately 300 feet east of the Site at the intersection of S 21st St & Smithers Avenue S. c. 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). The proposal will create a new public street to serve the houses and will construct frontage improvements on Shattuck Ave S and Talbot Road S which are both existing public roads. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. e. 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? The project proposes 5 additional single-family homes. Assuming 9.52 vehicular trips per net unit per day, a total of 48 additional vehicle trips will be generated. Peak hours will generally be 7 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 6 PM. f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. Not to our knowledge. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. None. 15. Public Services Find help answering public service questions 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. Yes, the proposal will result in an increase for those services typical of a residential development of this size and nature. The need for public services such as fire and police protection will be typical for a residential development of the size. School age children generated by this development will attend schools in Renton #403 School District. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. In addition to payment of annual property taxes by homeowners, the proponent will mitigate the direct impacts of the proposal through the City’s traffic and school mitigation programs, if required. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 17 of 19 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions 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: Puget Sound Energy Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy Water & Sewer: City of Renton Telephone: Century Link C. Signature Find help about who should sign 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. X Type name of signee: Jonathan S. Murray, P.E. Position and agency/organization: Senior Project Engineer, D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers Date submitted: Click or tap to enter a date. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 18 of 19 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet IT IS NOT REQUIRED to use this section 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, 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: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 19 of 19 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.