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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_ Checklist_250821_v1SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA1 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. 1 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) A. Background Find help answering background questions2 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Valvoline Instant Oil Change 2. Name of applicant: LeAmber Yisrael, Development Manager, Greenberg Farrow 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1230 Peachtree St NE, Ste 2900 Atlanta GA 30309; 470-681-4359; lyisrael@greenbergfarrow.com 4. Date checklist prepared: July 24, 2025 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is estimated to start in January 2026 and be completed by June 2026. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Valvoline may expand the building to add a third service bay. Refer to site plan for potential future building expansion footprint 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Critical Areas Report and Mitigation Plan, dated 07/29/2025 Tree Retention Plan, dated 08/19/2025 Geotechnical Engineering Exploration, dated 07/18/2025 Drainage Report, dated 08/19/2025 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. City of Renton, Conditional Use Permit, Building 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 2 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-A-Background SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) 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.) Proposed of a 2,673 SF Valvoline Instant Oil Change building with new drive-thru lane, parking, lot, landscaping, utilities, and storm-water facilities on 0.894 AC. Use qualifies as a vehicle service and repair operation by definition and would include two service bays, a customer waiting area, a restroom, office and ancillary spaces. Hours of operation will occur approximately 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm. 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. 4225 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 9805. Nearest intersection at NE 4th St and Whitman Ct B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: The site is relatively flat with a gradient to the existing catch basins Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 1.6% is the steepest slope on the existing conditions 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. 3 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-earth SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) Typical Profile; A.-0 TO 7 inches: gravelly sandy loam. Bw1.-7 to 21 inches: very gravelly sandy loam. Bw2. -21 to 30 inches: very gravelly sandy loam. Bg. -30 to 35 inches: very generally sandy loam. 2Cd1. – 35 to 43 inches; very gravelly sandy loam. 2cd2. – 43 to 59 inches: very gravelly sandy loam. Based on the Natural Resource Conservation Service mapping resource, soils are mapped as Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgC). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None that we are aware of. King County iMap does not identify these parcels or the general area as erosion hazard, landslide or potential landslides hazard, or seismic hazard. 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. Earthwork is required for the site, building, and frontage improvements. Earthwork will consist of both excavating and filling soils. The earthwork quantities are estimated to be xxxx CY of cut and xxxx CY of fill. The source of fill material will be determined during construction and may include re-use of suitable on-site soils. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. With proper implementation of a erosion control the best management practices (BMPs) erosion will be managed. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 57%. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. Proposed temporary measures include slit fence, stabilized construction exit, catch basin inlet protection filters, and ground cover (such as straw, compost, wood chips, and seeing). These measures may be field adjusted during construction. Permanent measures include pavement, building roofs, and stabilizing vegetation. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) 2. Air Find help answering air questions4 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. No adverse emissions are anticipated other than from typical automobiles which will be on site for service. There will be temporary dust and emissions from vehicles and equipment used for construction. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None. 3. Water Find help answering water questions5 a. Surface: Find help answering surface water questions6 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 is a stream (Cowardin Classification R4SBC) west of the parcel, which ultimately drains south to Cedar River, (based on the National Wetlands Inventory and the USGS map). An associated wetland is located southwest of the Site within 300 feet. 4 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-Air 5 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water 6 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Surface-water SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes – the Project will have actions within 200 feet of the wetland/stream, but no direct impacts to the wetland or stream are proposed. 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. N/A 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The project will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The project site is in zone x and not located within the flood plain per Federal Emergency Management Agency Mapping, community panel number 53033C0981G, effective date 8/19/2020. 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. The project does not involve any discharge of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground: Find help answering ground water questions7 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 ground water will be withdrawn. Some surface water runoff may be infiltered on-site via an infiltration trench. 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 7 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Groundwater SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. N/A 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. Sources of runoff include pavement, building roofs, and vegetated areas. Runoff will be collected and conveyed to an existing system of catch basins and pipes. The Runoff captured by the existing catch basins is then carried south through a previously approved and constructed pipe network to a previously approved and constructed pipe network to a previously approved and constructed water quality- Detention Pond. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Site drives and parking will be paved and graded to collect and convey stormwater via enclosed pipe. Building roof will include gutters downspouts which will also be conveyed via enclosed pipe. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) ☐ 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? Site is mostly pavement/asphalt since most of the Site is a parking lot with curb, gutters, and stormwater infrastructure. Landscaping plants were previously planted that may be modified with this Project. No native assemblage of plants occur within this Site. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered plant species occur 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. A landscape plan will be developed for construction documents that will include general plantings, grass and trees. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Himalayan blackberry, tansy ragwort 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions8 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: None known. • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: 8 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-5-Animals SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) None known. Many local wildlife species, including small mammals or songbirds, are expected to use the adjacent riparian corridor, though onsite habitat is minimal. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no known threated or endangered species on or near the site based on the State of Washington Priority and Habitat Species (PHS) Mapping resource. The adjacent stream has a constructed fish blockage (fish exclusion device on a downstream culvert) that prevents upstream movement of salmonids. Therefore, listed fish are unlikely to occur in the adjacent stream. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes – the Site is within the bounds of the Pacific Flyway for a variety of migratory birds in the western US. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. The Site is already developed fully except for the existing landscape plantings along the perimeter of the Site. The Site will not develop the lot beyond the current limits of pavement. The landscaping required with the Project will provide additional wildlife habitat onsite as much as is feasible. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. There are no known invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 6. Energy and natural resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions9 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 for heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposed project would not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 9 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-6-Energy-natural-resou SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. Energy conservation features will be per Washington State Energy Code requirements, which include measures such as building envelope insulation, reduced energy lighting, energy efficient HVAC and equipment. 7. Environmental health Health Find help with answering environmental health questions10 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 environmental health hazards that would occur because of this proposal. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known contamination at the site from past or present 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 are no known existing hazardous chemical conditions that might affect project development and design. 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. Motor Oil, Gear Oil, Washer Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Antifreeze, Battery Corrosive Liquid, Fuel System Treatment, Waste Motor Oil. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services would be required. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. There are no proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards. 10 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-7-Environmental-health SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 11 (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)? There are no significant sources of noise in the area. 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, the proposed project would result in typical construction noises. Long term, noise will vehicle maintenance including, such as the use of pneumatic and starting vehicles. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The building is in the middle of the site which will reduce off-site noise. Otherwise, no specific measures are proposed. 8. Land and shoreline use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions11 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 site is currently vacant and following the conclusion of this project will be occupied by Valvoline Instant Oil Change service and is not expected to negatively affect adjacent properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. The site has not been used as working farmland or working forest land. c. 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 non-forest use? No agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses because of the proposal. 11 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-8-Land-shoreline-use SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) 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? The proposal will not affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land operation. d. Describe any structures on the site. None. e. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. There are no structures on-site. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CA Commercial Arterial g. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial. h. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. i. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No – the site does not have critical areas mapped onsite by the City. However, an adjacent Project contained a delineated wetland & stream that extend buffers onto the Site. j. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 8 people. k. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. l. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) None. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. None. n. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: None. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions12 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions13 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Approximately 25-ft above the finished floor. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? 12 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-9-Housing 13 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-10-Aesthetics SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) No views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: No extra measures are proposed to reduce or control aesthetic impacts. 11. Light and glare Find help answering light and glare questions14 a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The proposed site lighting will be a combination of 24’ pole mounted LED fixtures and building mounted LED fixtures with full cutoff optics. Lights will operated from dusk to dawn and will be equipped with motion sensors to reduce lighting levels to 50% when unoccupied as required by the Washington State energy code. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? This is not anticipated. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Proposed light fixture placement and lumen output will be designed to limit lighting overspill onto adjacent properties to the extent feasible while maintaining safe lighting levels on-site. Light poles along property lines will include house side shielding to limit glare and control lighting trespass. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Provisions for the existing Wood Chip walking trail are proposed to remain on-site (along the West property line) adjacent to a local stream and Heritage Park located about 1,600 LF away from the site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. 14 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-11-Light-glare SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) No. 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 questions15 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. None based on King County IMAP aerial imagery. 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. No. The Site is mostly paved. This site work was previously permitted and completed in conjunction with the adjacent townhomes. Cultural resources if of concern would have been addressed in conjunction with the previous permitting effort by others. 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. Since there are no known landmarks, features, or other evidence of indigenous people or historic use or occupation and no known material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site no methods were used to assess potential impacts. 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. If cultural evidence was encountered during construction or installation of improvements, work would be halted in the area and a state approve 15 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-13-Historic-cultural-p SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) archaeologist/historian would be engaged to investigate, evaluate and/or move or curate such resources as appropriate. 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions16 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 parcel has public access via NE 4TH Street and Whitman Court NE. 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? Nearest transit stops are NE 4th St & Union Ave NE (approx. 400 LF from our site) and NE 4th St & Duvall Ave NE (approx. 1300 LF from our site). 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). If assessed per Staff Comments dated 11/04/24, half street improvements to include a pavement width of 76’, a 6” curb, 8’ planting strip and sidewalk, street trees, and storm drain improvements along NE 4th Street as well as ADA improvements as required. 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? Approximately 23 trips per day; ITE estimates 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. 16 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-14-Transportation SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 17 (WAC 197-11-960) No. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 15. Public services Find help answering public service questions17 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. Not anticipated to any noticeable amount. The need for additional public services such as fires, police and health care will be typical for commercial developments of this size. No impact on public transit, or schools is anticipated. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions18 a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: Electricity will be pull from the ROW on 4th NE. Sewer will come from the existing sewer line in Vashon Ct. 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, water, telephone, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and potentially natural gas. C. Signature Find help about who should sign19 17 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-15-public-services 18 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-16-utilities 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 18 (WAC 197-11-960) 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: 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: 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 September 2023 Page 19 (WAC 197-11-960) 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: 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.