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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_Environmental_Checklist_250414_v1SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA1 Environmental Checklist A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 116th Avenue SE Sidewalk Project (SE 160th Street to SE 162nd Street) 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Blake Costa Renton City Hall – 5th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 757-9994 BCosta@rentonwa.gov 4. Date checklist prepared: March 2025 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Anticipated Construction Start Date: July 2025 Anticipated Construction End Date: September 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, there are not any plans for future additions, expansions, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. There is a Drainage Report prepared to the City of Renton’s standards. 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, there are no applications that are pending for government approvals. 1 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The following City of Renton permits will be required: • Right of way permit • Stormwater permit 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 City of Renton proposes to construct a new sidewalk on the west side of 116th Ave SE between SE 160th Street and SE 162nd Street. Improvements would include: • Construction of a sidewalk on the west side of 116th Ave SE between SE 160th Street and SE 162nd Street • Construction new curb ramps on the northwest corner of 116th Ave SE & SE 162nd St and the southwest corner of 116th Ave SE & SE 160th St • Addition of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the existing marked crosswalk at 116th Ave SE & SE 162nd St and the proposed midblock crossing located approximately 40-feet from the southern intersection of 116th Ave SE & SE 160th St • Replacement of existing stormwater ditch by the installation of a new stormwater system and regrading the west side of the roadway to manage runoff. 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. This project’s location is in Renton Washington on 116th Avenue SE between SE 160th Street and SE 162nd Street. This project is in Sections 20, 21, 28, and 29, Township 23 North, and Range 5 East, west meridian. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest existing roadway slope on the site is 8.0%. Steepest proposed grading slope: 25% (back of sidewalk to the existing ground) 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. Soils on the site consist of Alderwood gravelly sandy loam and Arents (Alderwood material). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. The site has not been mapped by the City of Renton as having erosion, landslide, or seismic hazards. 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. Some areas under the proposed sidewalk and at the back of the sidewalk would need to be filled with crushed surfacing base course to meet the proposed grade. Topsoil Type A will be used for fill material at the back of the sidewalk in existing vegetative areas. The fill material would come from WSDOT approved pits or other pits that meet the specification requirements. The total cut would be 720 cubic yards, and the total fill would be 130 cubic yards. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur due clearing during construction. The areas that have the greatest potential for erosion are the areas of existing vegetation outside of the roadway area. This area would need to have the vegetative layer (mostly grass) removed for access to the new subgrade elevation. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Under existing conditions, 74% of the project site is covered with impervious surfaces. After project construction, 80% of the project site would be covered with impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. Standard best management practices will be taken to minimize erosion potential. A high visibility silt fence and inlet protections at existing catch basins in the roadway would be used to reduce impacts to the environment. 2. Air 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. During construction, there could be an increase in exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and a temporary increase in fugitive dust. No emissions to the air would occur from operation of the proposed project. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no known off-site sources of emissions or odors that would affect the proposed project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Standard best management practices would be utilized to control emissions during construction, including minimizing idling of construction equipment and watering or stabilizing disturbed soils. 3. Water a. Surface: 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no surface water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. 2. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) 3. 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. The project would not require any work over, in, or adjacent to surface waters. 4. 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 fill or dredge material would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands. 5. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The project would not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 6. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposed project does not lie within a 100-year floodplain. 7. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. The project does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground: 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 would be withdrawn. 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 materials would be discharged into the ground. 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. The water runoff on this site is primarily stormwater from the roadway. Stormwater is caught by a curb and gutter where the water flows into catch basins and then conveyed by pipes. This stormwater in the conveyance system is tied back into the existing City system. The proposed project includes upgrades to the stormwater system, including adding curb and gutter, catch basins, and pipe for conveyance. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. While unlikely, it is possible that sediment generated during construction could enter ground or surface waters. Construction best management practices would be utilized to minimize this possibility. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The project would add impervious surface to the site, but it is under the City of Renton’s thresholds to provide treatment or flow control measures. The project is adding catch basins and pipes to convey the water into the existing system. The existing stormwater discharge locations would not change. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Best practices for stormwater management on the project site during construction would be used, including silt fence and inlet protection. 4. Plants 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? 3,756 square feet of grass would be removed or altered. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered plant species are known to be on or near the site. The Washington Natural Heritage Program’s Rare Plant and Ecosystem Locations tool does not show any rare plants in the project vicinity. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. Areas impacted by the sidewalk construction would be seeded with grass. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. No noxious weeds or invasive species known to be on or near the site. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Animals observed on the site are limited to birds and animals typically found in urban areas, such as gulls, American crow, or Norway rat. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Priority Habitat and Species dataset does not show any known occurrence of threatened or endangered species on or near the project site. The nearest mapped habitat areas are aquatic habitat wetlands mapped approximately 1,800 feet to the southwest and approximately 2,200 feet to the east (in Cascade Park). c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The entire state of Washington is located in the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Mexico northward into Canada and the state of Alaska. Non-ESA listed migratory birds that are likely to be found in the area include but are not limited to: eagles, osprey, swifts, gulls, and hummingbirds. The proposed project would not impact the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. No impacts to wildlife are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. Invasive animal species likely to be in the area include Norway rat and other rodents, racoons, and opossums that are typically found in urban areas. The project would not disturb these species. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electric energy will be used to power the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on the site. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project would 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. No energy conservation features are needed and are therefore not included in the proposed project. 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. Accidental spills of hazardous materials from equipment and vehicles could occur during construction. The contractor would develop a spill prevention and control plan to prevent the accidental release of contaminants into the environment. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. A review of the Washington Department of Ecology Cleanup Site database did not identify any sites in the project vicinity. 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 gas line in the roadway. The location of the gas line has been considered in project design and would not affect construction of the project. 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. Chemicals stored and used during construction would be limited to gasoline or other petroleum-based products required for maintenance and operation of construction equipment and vehicles. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. The project would not require any special emergency services. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. Site-specific pollution prevention plans and spill prevention and control plans would be developed to prevent or minimize impacts from hazardous materials. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Existing noise in the area is from traffic on the roadway and from the adjacent elementary school. These noise sources would not 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)? Minor, short-term noise impacts could result from construction vehicles and equipment during daylight hours while the project is constructed. Operation of the new sidewalk would not generate any new noise. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction activities would be limited to daytime hours. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The current use of the site is a public roadway. The adject properties are houses, churches, and a school. This proposal would not affect the current land use of the 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? The project site has not been working farmland or working 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 working farm or forest lands are located near the proposed project. The proposed project would not affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations. c. Describe any structures on the site. There are no structures on the site, which is a public roadway. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No structures would be demolished. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? As a public roadway, the project site does not have a zoning classification. The current zoning classification of adjacent properties is R-6 (Residential 6 Dwelling Units/Acre) and R-8 (Residential 8 Dwelling Units/Acre). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The comprehensive plan designation of the site is Residential Medium Density. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The site is not in the shoreline jurisdiction. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. A regulated slope is mapped directly adjacent to the project site on the east side of 116th Avenue SE, between the Cascade Elementary School parking lot and the roadway. 116th Avenue SE is mapped as within a moderate coalmine hazard zone to the north of SE 160th Street. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No people would reside or work in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The proposed project would not displace any people. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. No displacement impacts are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The proposed project is compatible with existing and project land uses and plans. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: No impacts to agricultural and forest lands are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units would be provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units would be eliminated. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: No housing impacts are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The flashing beacons pole would be 16 feet tall. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? The sidewalk and the flashing beacons would be visible, but would not alter or obstruct any views in the vicinity. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: No aesthetic impacts are expected, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The only light source would be from the flashing beacons. Lights would be used when people are using the crosswalk, with the high use times being before and after school. The light from the flashing beacons would be similar to the school beacons in the project area associated with Cascade Elementary School. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The project would not create any light or glare that could be a safety hazard or interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Off-site sources of light in the area are Cascade Elementary School and private homes. Light from these sources would not affect the proposed project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: No light and glare impacts are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The Cascade Elementary School playground is located to the east of the project site. The nearest public park, Cascade Park, is located approximately 2,200 feet to the east. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed project would not displace or otherwise impact any existing recreational uses. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No impacts to recreation are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. The project could enhance informal recreation, such as walking or jogging, by providing a new sidewalk. 13. Historic and cultural preservation 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. Several buildings adjacent to the proposed project are over 45 years old, including the church at 16015 116th Avenue SE, which was built in 1966; the church at 16011 116th Ave SE, which was built in 1970; and houses built in the 1950s and 1970s. No buildings or structures adjacent to the project site have been recorded on historic property inventory forms or evaluated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The project would not impact any buildings. 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 no landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation at the project site. The Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) predictive model shows the site as moderately low risk for archaeological resources. 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. DAHP’s Washington Information System for Architectural and Archeological Records Data (WISAARD) tool and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) NEPAssist tool were reviewed to assess potential impacts to cultural and historic resources. 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. The proposed project would not affect any nearby buildings. The project would involve ground-disturbing excavations. An Inadvertent Discovery Plan would be prepared for the contractor to use during construction, if required. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The project site is a public street, 116th Avenue SE, which is a Minor Arterial. Intersections with SE 160th Street and SE 162nd Street are also in the project area. The nearest highways are I-405 and SR-167. 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? There is an existing King County Metro bus stop at 116th Avenue SE and SE 160th Street. 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 purpose of the proposed project tis to improve the existing road through installation of a sidewalk. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project would not occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or air transportation. 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? No vehicular trips would be generated by the completed project. 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. The project would not interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Transportation impacts would be limited to the construction period. Traffic control would be on site during the construction period to control transportation impacts. 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The project would not result in any increased need for public services. SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No impacts on public services are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: Other utilities available at the site include stormwater. 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. There are proposed improvements to the existing water utility in the area as a part of this project. There are valves being raised to grade and fire hydrants being relocated to the back of sidewalk. This water utility is provided by Soos Creek. Construction of the proposed project would require adjustments to existing utilities. The PSE gas line would need to have valves adjusted to the proposed grade. The stormwater system would be adjusted and added pipe would be required for conveyance. Catch basins and manholes would be added. After construction, the level of service would be the same as before the project or improved. C. Signature Find help about who should sign19 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: Position and agency/organization: Date submitted: 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature Blake Costa Blake Costa Civil Engineer III, City of Renton Public Works 3/20/25 SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet20 Do not 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; production, 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? 20 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-d-non-project-actions SEPA Environmental checklist March 2025 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) • 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.