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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_Checklist_CamelliaCourt_ 230804_v2SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 1 of 15 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 15 A. Background Find help answering background questions 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Camellia Court Apartments. 2. Name of applicant: Roger H Newell, AIA. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1102 19th Ave E, Seattle WA 98112. Contact: Neal Thompson, 1102 19th Ave E, Seattle WA 98112; neal@rhnewellaia.com; 206-322-1192. 4. Date checklist prepared: July 21, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Building permit application October 2023; construction start Summer 2024; C of O Fall of 2025. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Engineering Study by Geotech Consultants, Inc., May 24, 2022 and Kimley Horn Traffic Analysis, March 2023. 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. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Permits for building, electrical, plumbing, alarm, sewer, street use, and sprinklers will be needed. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 3 of 15 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.) The proposal is to establish use for a 72 unit apartment building with parking for 72 vehicles. There will be 23,165 SF of parking garage and 54,739 SF of residential area. The structure will be approximately 67 feet high with 5 levels of residential units over a 1st Floor podium with common residential area and parking. Pedestrian access is proposed on Williams and parking access is limited to the existing alleys. 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 on three lots with the addresses 99, 101, and 107 Williams Ave S in Renton, WA. The legal description of the three lots are: 99) TOBIN H H-D C #37 BEG AT NE COR OF BLK 24 TOWN OF RENTON TH W ALG N LN OF SD BLK 115 FT TH N 50 FT TH E 115 FT TH S ALG WILLIAMS ST 50 F TO BEG; 101) Lot 20, Blk 24, Town of Renton, Vol. 1, Pg. 135 Less Alley; 107) Lot 19, Blk 24, Town of Renton, Vol. 1, Pg. 135 Less Alley. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 4 of 15 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions a. General description of the site: The (3) lots comprising the site have (2) existing single-family residences and (1) commercial office building. All three single-story buildings will be demolished. The site topography is flat with 1.3’ in grade difference from the South property line to the NW corner. There is existing lawn in the front and rear yard of 99 and 101 Williams as well as two existing trees: a 9” English Holly and a 10” Mountain Ash. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 0.8% slope from the southern property line to the NW corner is the steepest slope. 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. Loose, alluvial silt and sand with scattered organic layers are found from the surface to a depth of 10 – 16 feet with medium dense sand and gravel to depths of 25-36 feet. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The vicinity west of I-5, east of Rainier Ave S, and south of Renton Municipal Airport is generally flat. However, the site is located in a Seismic Hazard Area identified on City of Renton COR Maps. 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. There will be approximately 7,375 cubic yards (includes fluff factor) of excavated soil required to build the below-grade parking structure for the development. The excavation reaches to within approximately 2 feet of all four property lines. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion is possible during the initial stages of demolition and excavation on the site. Once shoring is installed and mass excavation begins the site will be self-contained and minimal soil erosion will occur from the site. Erosion control measures will be detailed in the Civil plans for the building permit. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Almost 100% of the site will be covered by impervious surfaces after completion of construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. A civil engineer has prepared a temporary erosion control plan and permanent drainage plan to deal with water run-off on the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 5 of 15 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. There will be temporary emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and supply vehicles, dust from excavation during summer months, temporary construction odors during drywall and painting, and permanent emissions from tenants’ vehicles. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. The street will be swept and sprayed with water as necessary during construction to reduce dust impacts. Supply vehicles will be requested to not idle their motors during deliveries. Framing crews will be requested to use electric instead of gas air compressors. 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. The Cedar River is approximately 425 feet to the northeast of the site. The Cedar River flows to the North into Lake Washington about 1.3 miles away. 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. Seasonal surface water on the site will be collected and diverted into approved storm drainage discharge per plans prepared by a civil engineer. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 6 of 15 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 and nothing will be discharged to 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 will be discharged into the ground. Hazardous waste shall be disposed per the General Contractor’s Hazardous Waste Management Statement. 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. Stormwater will be collected in roof drains, deck drains, and catch basins and diverted to the City of Renton storm drainage system which flows to the Cedar River. b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste materials would only enter ground or surface waters if an accidental spill occurred during construction, such as a gasoline spill while refueling vehicles or equipment. Hazardous waste shall be disposed per the General Contractor’s Hazardous Waste Management Statement. c) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, existing drainage patterns in the right-of-way will not be altered. On-site stormwater and groundwater will be diverted to the existing storm drainage system. d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any. Temporary and permanent drainage control systems and permanent landscaping will control surface runoff water. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 7 of 15 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: Mountain Ash. ☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other: English Holly. ☐ 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? Two existing trees on site will be removed. 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. New vegetation will be provided per the landscape plan. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Though English Holly is not listed as noxious in Washington State, many Washington counties and municipalities, as well as other locations around the Pacific Northwest, consider this a highly invasive and damaging plant to the environment and natural resources, and actively work to control and manage populations. 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. Salmon and trout are in the Cedar River and local song birds on site. Examples include:  Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:  Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:  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 near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. New landscaping may attract song birds. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 8 of 15 e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None. 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. Electric resistant heating will be used for the residential units 2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. This proposed project would affect the potential use of solar energy to several properties to the north during mid-day. Other properties to the east, west, and south should not be affected. 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 building will conform to the current Washington State Energy Code. Efficiency credits will be required to meet the WSEC which may include a dedicated outdoor air system for energy recovery ventilation and reduced lighting power. Provisions for adoption of future solar energy will be included. 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. Gasoline spills during refueling of construction vehicles or equipment are a possible risk of hazardous spill or fire. If steel framing is required for the structure, welding or steel cutting could pose a risk of fire. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known contamination at the site from present or past uses. 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. There is an existing natural gas line in the west side of Williams Ave S. There are at least two service lines to the site that will need to be abandoned per PSE standards. 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. Gasoline and cleaning solvents will be stored temporarily during construction hours of operation. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. Emergency services would only be used in the case of an accident which would include the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. A Hazardous Materials Management Plan for construction will be provided to the City of Renton. The plan will include provisions for dust control and street cleaning during excavation. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 9 of 15 b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise from on-street vehicles, buses and Renton Municipal Airport will affect the project. 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 noise impacts: Construction noise from trucks, saws, compressors and nail guns from 7 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday and possibly 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. Limit noise producing construction to normal workday hours Monday through Friday described in 7.b.2 above and limit loud boom-box music. 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 site has two single-family residences and an existing commercial office building. The proposal will not limit the current uses of nearby or adjacent properties. Minor traffic stoppage may occur for material deliveries. The proposed building is required to setback 10 feet on the 2nd Floor and an additional 5 feet on the remaining floors above to reduce the visual impact of living room windows on adjacent properties. 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? No. 1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how? No. c. Describe any structures on the site. The single family residence at 99 Williams Ave S is a single-story structure with 880 SF. The single-family residence at 101 Williams Ave S is a 1 1/2 story structure with 2860 SF. The commercial building at 107 Williams Ave S is a single- story structure with 4625 SF. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? All 3 existing structures will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CD, Center Downtown. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial Mixed Use. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 10 of 15 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Seismic Hazard Area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 72 to 100 people would live in the apartment building. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? 2 to 4. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. There are no measures to avoid displacement impacts. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The proposed uses are allowed in the CD zone per the City of Renton Land Use Code. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any. There are no agricultural or forest lands on site. 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. 72 middle income housing units are proposed for the site. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 2 middle-income, single-family houses will be demolished. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. Comply with requirements for notice of end of tenancy per 59.18 RCW. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 11 of 15 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? 67 feet to the mid-point of the main roof. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views to the local vicinity area east of the site will be blocked for Merrill Gardens residents to the west. Views to the south are already blocked by the Merrill Gardens building at 119 Williams Ave S. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The building is designed to be under the allowed zoning height of 150 feet and comply with Airport Influence Area Safety Zone 6 per the FAA. The building design will also comply with RMC 4-3-100 Urban Design Regulations. 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? Interior light from the residential units; exterior lighting for pedestrian safety at the ground floor of the structure; and light from tenant vehicles entering and exiting the garage will produce temporary glare in the evenings and early mornings. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Street lights along Williams Ave may produce some glare. Interior lights from adjacent multi-family projects to the west and south may also affect our proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. Directional shields for new Williams Ave street lights and window shades for residential units would reduce off-site sources of light and glare. Exterior lighting on the building will be directed away from adjacent sites. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Several City Parks, including Jones, Liberty, and Cedar River, are within 1 to 5 blocks of the site. And the 17 mile Cedar River Trail provides access for walking and biking the nearby river. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. There will be no impact to the recreational resources in the immediate vicinity. The proposal will provide common open space for residents as required by the Renton Municipal Code including an Atrium Court, Fitness Center, and Hospitality Center. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 12 of 15 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. All of the existing buildings on site were constructed over 45 years ago. None of the buildings have been listed or nominated for historic preservation nor appear to have any significant architectural value. 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. CoastSalishMap.org identifies Salish villages at the southern end of Lake Washington (a little over a mile away) and along the Cedar River. I believe these locations are based on historical and written records, not archaeological evidence. No professional studies have been conducted at the site to identify Indian use or occupation. 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. Evidence of past Indian villages was identified on CoastSalishMap.org by Tom Dailey. Note, this seems to be an inactive website. Information on each of the numbered villages in the Puget Sound Region was previously accessed through a link which no longer is available. 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 proposed at this time. 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. I-405 can be accessed in two directions. First, south on Williams Ave S to S 3rd St, then east on Houser Way S, across the Cedar River, to Bronson Way N with on-ramps to North and South I-405, approximately 1 mile. And secondly, south on Williams Ave S to SW Grady Way, then west to Rainier Ave S with on-ramps to North and South I-405 and Highway 167, approximately 1.25 miles. 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? The Renton Transit Center is approximately 2 blocks to the south across S 2nd St to Burnett Ave 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 City of Renton will require 2.5’ of dedication along the east property for sidewalk improvements along Williams Ave S. And Renton will also require 3’ of dedication along the West property line for alley widening. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The proposal is approximately 1/4 mile SE of the Renton SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 13 of 15 Municipal Airport. 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 Camellia Court Apartments is anticipated to generate 142 new average daily trips with 18 new AM peak-hour trips and 6 new PM peak-hour trips. Calculations used data published in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Ed. (2021). 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. No. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. Transportation Impact Fees of $7,550 per dwelling unit will be paid by the developer to the City of Renton. 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. Current fire and health services are adequate to support a proposal of this size. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. A School Impact Fee of $4,737/unit, a Park Impact Fee of $1,977/unit, and a Fire Impact Fee of $965/unit will be paid to the City of Renton to reduce or control impacts on public services. 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 is provided by Puget Sound Energy; water service and wastewater service is provided by the City of Renton; garbage service is provided by Republic Services. 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. Type name of signee: Neal Thompson, AIA Position and agency/organization: Roger H Newell, AIA Date submitted: 8/4/2023 Neal Thompson, AIA SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 14 of 15 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 15 of 15 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.