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December 14, 2018
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on December 10, 2018:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: Trails and Bicycles Master Plan Update, PR18-000002
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000681, ECF
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28,
2018, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may
be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions,
please call me at (425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Long Range Planning Manager
Enclosure: ERC Determination, Advisory Notes, Notice of Environmental Determination, and Environmental Checklist (select recipients)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Date
Public Works Department Renton Regional Fire Authority
Kelly Beymer, Administrator Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Community Services Department Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000681, ECF
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / Cvincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: Trails and Bicycles Master Plan Update
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update of the Trails & Bicycles Master Plan. This update shifts the city to a Level
of Traffic Stress (LTS) model with the goal of achieving a system wide LTS of at least 2. This update added many new
bicycle paths and works to achieve equity for users of all abilities and users throughout the city. The update included
significant public outreach and involvement.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2018.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained
from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: December 14, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: December 10, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not
have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
DATE OF NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
December 14, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Trails and Bicycles Master Plan Update /
LUA18-000681, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document
Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2QdRQGE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update of the Trails & Bicycles Master Plan. This update shifts the city to a
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) model with the goal of achieving a system wide LTS of at least 2. This update added many
new bicycle paths and works to achieve equity for users of all abilities and users throughout the city. The update included
significant public outreach and involvement.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2018,
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and
all parties notified.
NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ADVISORY NOTES
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000681, ECF
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / Cvincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: Trails and Bicycles Master Plan Update
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update of the Trails & Bicycles Master Plan. This update shifts the city to
a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) model with the goal of achieving a system wide LTS of at least 2. This update added
many new bicycle paths and works to achieve equity for users of all abilities and users throughout the city. The
update included significant public outreach and involvement.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
MITIGATION MEASURES:
This project has no proposed mitigation measures at this time.
ADIVISORY NOTES:
This project has no advisory notes at this time.
PLANNINGDIVISIONENVIRONMENTALCHECKLISTCityofRentonPlanningDivision1055SouthGradyWay-Renton,WA98057Phone:425-430-7200Fax:425-430-7231PURPOSEOFCHECKLIST:TheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA),Chapter43.21CRCW,requiresallgovernmentalagenciestoconsidertheenvironmentalimpactsofaproposalbeforemakingdecisions.AnEnvironmentalImpactStatement(EIS)mustbepreparedforallproposalswithprobablesignificantadverseimpactsonthequalityoftheenvironment.Thepurposeofthischecklististoprovideinformationtohelpyouandtheagencyidentifyimpactsfromyourproposal(andtoreduceoravoidimpactsfromtheproposal,ifitcanbedone)andtohelptheagencydecidewhetheranEISisrequired.INSTRUCTIONSFORAPPLICANTS:Thisenvironmentalchecklistasksyoutodescribesomebasicinformationaboutyourproposal.Governmentalagenciesusethischecklisttodeterminewhethertheenvironmentalimpactsofyourproposalaresignificant,requiringpreparationofanElS.Answerthequestionsbriefly,withthemostpreciseinformationknown,orgivethebestdescriptionyoucan.Youmustanswereachquestionaccuratelyandcarefully,tothebestofyourknowledge.Inmostcases,youshouldbeabletoanswerthequestionsfromyourownobservationsorprojectplanswithouttheneedtohireexperts.Ifyoureallydonotknowtheanswer,orifaquestiondoesnotapplytoyourproposal,write“donotknow”or“doesnotapply”.Completeanswerstothequestionsnowmayavoidunnecessarydelayslater.Somequestionsaskaboutgovernmentalregulations,suchaszoning,shoreline,andlandmarkdesignations.Answerthesequestionsifyoucan.Ifyouhaveproblems,thegovernmentalagenciescanassistyou.Thechecklistquestionsapplytoallpartsofyourproposal,evenifyouplantodothemoveraperiodoftimeorondifferentparcelsofland.Attachanyadditionalinformationthatwillhelpdescribeyourproposaloritsenvironmentaleffects.Theagencytowhichyousubmitthischecklistmayaskyoutoexplainyouranswersorprovideadditionalinformationreasonablyrelatedtodeterminingiftheremaybesignificantadverseimpact.-1-06/09H:\CED\PlanningMiscPlanningProjects\Bikes&TrailsMP-OnlyPlanningCommission&SEPA\SEPA\envchlst-TBMP.docx
USEOFCHECKLISTFORNONPROJECTPROPOSALS:Completethischecklistfornonprojectproposals,eventhoughquestionsmaybeanswered“doesnotapply.”INADDITION,completetheSUPPLEMENTALSHEETFORNONPROJECTACTIONS(partD).Fornonprojectactionsfactionsinvolvingdecisionsonpolicies,plansandprograms),thereferencesinthechecklisttothewords“project,”“applicant,”and“propertyorsite”shouldbereadas“proposal,”“proposer,”and“affectedgeographicarea,”respectively.A.BACKGROUND1.Nameofproposedproject,ifapplicable:TrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdate2.Nameofapplicant:CityofRenton3.Addressandphonenumberofapplicantandcontactperson:AngieMathias:10555.GradyWay,Renton,WA98057,425-430-6575,amathiasrentonwa.gov.4.Datechecklistprepared:November14,20185.Agencyrequestingchecklist:CityofRenton6.Proposedtimingorschedule(includingphasing,ifapplicable):N/A7.Doyouhaveanyplansforfutureadditions,expansion,orfurtheractivityrelatedtoorconnectedwiththisproposal?Ifyes,explain.N/A8.Listanyenvironmentalinformationyouknowaboutthathasbeenprepared,orwillbeprepared,directlyrelatedtothisproposal.N/A9.Doyouknowwhetherapplicationsarependingforgovernmentalapprovalsofotherproposalsdirectlyaffectingthepropertycoveredbyyourproposal?Ifyes,explain.N/A10.Listanygovernmentalapprovalsorpermitsthatwillbeneededforyourproposal,ifknown.N/A11.Givebrief,completedescriptionofyourproposal,includingtheproposedusesandthesizeoftheprojectandsite.UpdateoftheTrails&BicyclesMasterPlan.ThisupdateshiftsthecitytoaLevelofTrafficStress(LTS)modelwiththegoalofachievingasystemwideLTSofatleast2.Thisupdateaddedmanynewbicyclepathsandworkstoachieveequityforusersofallabilitiesandusersthroughoutthecity.Theupdateincludedsignificantpublicoutreachandinvolvement.12.Locationoftheproposal.Givesufficientinformationforapersontounderstandthepreciselocationofyourproposedproject,includingastreetaddress,ifany,andsection,township,andrangeifknown.Ifaproposalwouldoccuroverarangeofarea,providetherangeorboundariesofthesite(s).Providealegaldescription,siteplan,vicinitymap,andtopographicmap,ifreasonablyavailable.Whileyoushouldsubmitanyplansrequiredbytheagency,youarenotrequiredtoduplicatemapsordetailedplanssubmittedwithanypermitapplicationsrelatedtothischecklist.Theseregulationswouldbecitywide.-2-
B.ENVIRONMENTALELEMENTS1.EARTHa.Generaldescriptionofthesite(circleone);flat,rolling,hilly,steepslopes,mountainous,other__
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.N/A,non-projectaction.TheCityhasseveralareasofhills,steepslopes,aswellasflatareas.b.Whatisthesteepestslopeonthesite(approximatepercentslope?)N/A,non-projectaction.c.Whatgeneraltypesofsoilsarefoundonthesite(forexample,clay,sand,gravel,peat,muck)?Ifyouknowtheclassificationofagriculturalsoils,specifythemandnoteanyprimefarmland.N/A,non-projectactiond.Aretheresurfaceindicationsorhistoryofunstablesoilsintheimmediatevicinity?Ifso,describe.N/A-non-projectaction.e.Describethepurpose,type,andapproximatequantitiesofanyfillingorgradingproposed.Indicatesourceoffill.N/A-non-projectaction.f.Coulderosionoccurasaresultofclearing,construction,oruse?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.Anyconstructionoftrailsorbicyclepathswillcomplywithallcityregulationsregardingerosioncontrolwhichwouldbeimposedatthetimeofconstruction.g.Aboutwhatpercentofthesitewillbecoveredwithimpervioussurfacesafterprojectconstruction(forexample,asphaltorbuildings)?N/A-non-projectaction.h.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolerosion,orotherimpactstotheearth,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.2.AIRa.Whattypesofemissionstotheairwouldresultfromtheproposal(i.e.,dust,automobile,odors,industrialwoodsmoke)duringconstructionandwhentheprojectiscompleted?Ifany,generallydescribeandgiveapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A-non-projectaction.b.Arethereanyoff-sitesourcesofemissionorodorthatmayaffectyourproposal?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolemissionsorotherimpactstoair,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.3.WATERa.SurfaceWater:1)Isthereanysurfacewaterbodyonorintheimmediatevicinityofthesite(includingyear-roundandseasonalstreams,saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)?Ifyes,describetypeandprovidenames.Ifappropriate,statewhatstreamorriveritflowsinto.N/A-non-projectaction.TherearemanysurfacewaterbodiesintheCityofRenton.MostflowintoeithertheCedarRiverorMayCreek.-3-
2)Willtheprojectrequireanyworkover,in,oradjacentto(within200feet)thedescribedwaters?Ifyes,pleasedescribeandattachavailableplans.N/A-Thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplications(includingconstructionoftrailsand/orbicyclepaths)willbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactsatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.3)Estimatetheamountoffillanddredgematerialthatwouldbeplacedinorremovedfromsurfacewaterorwetlandsandindicatetheareaofthesitethatwouldbeaffected.Indicatethesourceoffillmaterial.N/A-non-projectaction.4)Willtheproposalrequiresurfacewaterwithdrawalsordiversions?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A-non-projectaction.5)Doestheproposalliewithina100-yearfloodplain?Ifso,notelocationonthesiteplan.N/A-non-projectaction.6)Doestheproposalinvolveanydischargesofwastematerialstosurfacewaters?Ifso,describethetypeofwasteandanticipatedvolumeofdischarge.N/A-non-projectaction.b.GroundWater:1)Willgroundwaterbewithdrawn,orwillwaterbedischargedtogroundwater?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/Anon-projectaction.2)Describewastematerialthatwillbedischargedintothegroundfromseptictanksorothersources,ifany(forexample:Domesticsewage;industrial,containingthefollowingchemicals...;agricultural;etc.).Describethegeneralsizeofthesystem,thenumberofsuchsystems,thenumberofhousestobeserved(ifapplicable),orthenumberofanimalsorhumansthesystem(s)areexpectedtoserve.N/A-non-projectaction.c.WaterRunoff(includingstormwater):1)Describethesourceofrunoff(includingstormwater)andmethodofcollectionanddisposal,ifany(includequantities,ifknown).Wherewillthiswaterflow?Willthiswaterflowintootherwaters,Ifso,describe.N/A-non-projectaction.2)Couldwastematerialentergroundorsurfacewaters?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolsurface,ground,andrunoffwaterimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.4.PLANTSa.Checkorcircletypesofvegetationfoundonthesite:Xdeciduoustree:alder,maple,aspen,otherXevergreentree:fir,cedar,pine,otherXshrubsXgrass-4-
pasturecroporgrainwetsoilplants:cattail,buttercup,bulirush,skunkcabbage,otherwaterplants:waterlily,eelgrass,milfoil,otherothertypesofvegetationb.Whatkindandamountofvegetationwillberemovedoraltered?N/A-non-projectaction.c.Listthreatenedorendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A-non-projectaction.d.Proposedlandscaping,useofnativeplants,orothermeasurestopreserveorenhancevegetationonthesite,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.5.ANIMALSa.Circleanybirdsandanimals,whichhavebeenobservedonornearthesiteorareknowntobeonornearthesite:Birdongbirsother__________
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_b.Listanythreatenedorendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/Anon-projectaction.TheCedarRiverandMayCreekarepopulatedbysalmonandincludesspawninggrounds.c.Isthesitepartofamigrationroute?Ifso,explain.N/A-non-projectaction.TheCedarRiverandMayCreekarepopulatedbysalmonandincludesspawninggrounds.U.Proposedmeasurestopreserveorenhancewildlife,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.6.ENERGYANDNATURALRESOURCESa.Whatkindsofenergy(electric,naturalgas,oil,woodstove,solar)willbeusedtomeetthecompletedproject’senergyneeds?Describewhetheritwillbeusedforheating,manufacturing,etc.N/A-non-projectaction.b.Wouldyourprojectaffectthepotentialuseofsolarenergybyadjacentproperties?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.c.Whatkindsofenergyconservationfeaturesareincludedintheplansofthisproposal?Listotherproposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenergyimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.7.ENVIRONMENTALHEALTHa.Arethereanyenvironmentalhealthhazards,includingexposuretotoxicchemicals,riskoffireandexplosion,spill,orhazardouswastethatcouldoccurasaresultofthisproposal?Ifso,describe.N/A-non-projectaction.-5-
1)Describespecialemergencyservicesthatmightberequired.N/A-non-projectaction.2)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenvironmentalhealthhazards,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.b.Noise1)Whattypesofnoiseexistintheareawhichmayaffectyourproject(forexample:traffic,equipment,operation,other)?N/A-non-projectaction.2)Whattypesandlevelsofnoisewouldbecreatedbyorassociatedwiththeprojectonashort-termoralong-termbasis(forexample:traffic,construction,operation,other)?Indicatewhathoursnoisewouldcomefromthesite.N/A-non-projectaction.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolnoiseimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.8.LANDANDSHORELINEUSEa.Whatisthecurrentuseofthesiteandadjacentproperties?N/A-non-projectaction.b.Hasthesitebeenusedforagriculture?Ifso,describe.N/A-non-projectaction.c.Describeanystructuresonthesite.N/A-nonprojectaction.d.Willanystructuresbedemolished?Ifso,what?N/A-nonprojectaction.e.Whatisthecurrentzoningclassificationofthesite?N/A-non-projectaction.f.Whatisthecurrentcomprehensiveplandesignationofthesite?N/A-non-projectaction.g.Ifapplicable,whatisthecurrentshorelinemasterprogramdesignationofthesite?N/Anon-projectaction.h.Hasanypartofthesitebeenclassifiedasan“environmentallysensitive”area?Ifso,specify.N/A,non-projectaction.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldresideorworkinthecompletedproject?N/A-non-projectaction.j.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldthecompletedprojectdisplace?N/Anon-projectaction.k.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducedisplacementimpacts,ifany:N/A-nonprojectaction.Proposedmeasurestoensuretheproposaliscompatiblewithexistingandprojectedlandusesandplans,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.Ifappropriate,projectspecificcompatibilitywithexistingandprojectedlandusesandplanswillbeaddressedandmitigated.9.HOUSING-6-
a.Approximatelyhowmanyunitswouldbeprovided,ifany?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A-non-projectaction.b.Approximatelyhowmanyunits,ifany,wouldbeeliminated?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A-non-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolhousingimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.10.AESTHETICSa.Whatisthetallestheightofanyproposedstructure(s),notincludingantennas;whatistheprincipalexteriorbuildingmaterial(s)proposed.N/A-non-projectaction.b.Whatviewsintheimmediatevicinitywouldbealteredorobstructed?N/A-non-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolaestheticimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.11.LIGHTANDGLAREa.Whattypeoflightorglarewilltheproposalproduce?Whattimeofdaywoulditmainlyoccur?N/A-non-projectaction.b.Couldlightorglarefromthefinishedprojectbeasafetyhazardorinterferewithviews?N/A-non-projectaction.c.Whatexistingoff-sitesourcesoflightorglaremayaffectyourproposal?N/Anon-projectaction.d.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrollightandglareimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.12.RECREATIONa.Whatdesignatedandinformalrecreationalopportunitiesareintheimmediatevicinity?N/A-non-projectaction.b.Wouldtheproposedprojectdisplaceanyexistingrecreationaluses?Ifso,describe.N/A-non-projectaction.TheMasterPlanseekstoimproveandincreaseopportunitiesforrecreation.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpactsonrecreation,includingrecreationopportunitiestobeprovidedbytheprojectorapplicant,ifany:N/Anon-projectaction.13.HISTORICANDCULTURALPRESERVATIONa.Arethereanyplacesorobjectslistedon,orproposedfor,nationalstate,orlocalpreservationregistersknowntobeonornexttothesite?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,non-projectaction.-7-
b.Generallydescribeanylandmarksorevidenceofhistoric,archaeological,scientific,orculturalimportanceknowntobeonornexttothesite.N/A,non-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpacts,ifany:N/A,non-projectaction.14.TRANSPORTATIONa.Identifypublicstreetsandhighwaysservingthesite,anddescribeproposedaccesstotheexistingstreetsystem.Showonsiteplans,ifany.N/A,non-projectaction.b.Issitecurrentlyservedbypublictransit?Ifnot,whatistheapproximatedistancetothenearesttransitstop?N/A,non-projectaction.c.Howmanyparkingspaceswouldthecompletedprojecthave?Howmanywouldtheprojecteliminate?N/A-non-projectaction.U.Willtheproposalrequireanynewroadsorstreets,orimprovementstoexistingroadsorstreets,notincludingdriveways?Ifso,generallydescribe(indicatewhetherpublicorprivate?N/A-non-projectaction.TheMasterPlandoesnotincludenewroadconstruction,butdoesseektoaddrightofwaywidthinsomecasestoaccommodatebicyclelanesandpaths.MuchofthePlanseekstoutilizededicationsatthetimenewdevelopmentisappliedfor.e.Willtheprojectuseforoccurintheimmediatevicinityof)water,rail,orairtransportation?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.f.Howmanyvehiculartripsperdaywouldbegeneratedbythecompletedproject?Ifknown,indicatewhenpeakvolumeswouldoccur.N/A-non-projectaction.TheMasterPlanworkstodecreasevehiculartripsbyprovidingsafebicycleroutesforuserswhomayseekalternativestovehiculartraveleitherwithintheCityortootherareasoutsidetheCity.g.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroltransportationimpacts,ifany:N/A-non-projectaction.15.PUBLICSERVICESa.Wouldtheprojectresultinanincreasedneedforpublicservices(forexample:fireprotection,policeprotection,healthcare,schools,other)?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A-non-projectaction.b.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroldirectimpactsonpublicservices,ifany.N/A-non-projectaction.16.UTILITIESa.ivke,telephone,b.Describetheutilitiesthatareproposedfortheproject,theutilityprovidingtheservice,andthegeneralconstructionactivitiesonthesiteorintheimmediatevicinitywhichmightbeneeded.N/A-nonprojectaction.C.SIGNATURE-8-
I,theundersigned,declareunderpenaltyofperjuryunderthelawsoftheStateofWashingtonthattothebestofmyknowledgetheaboveinformationistrue,correct,andcomplete.Itisunderstoodthattheleadagencymaywithdrawanydeclarationofnon-significancethatitmightissueinrelianceuponthischecklistshouldtherebeanywillfulmisrepresentationorwillfullackoffulldisclosureonmypart.ProponentSignature:NamePrinted:Date:(t-i-ZcC’-9-
D.SUPPLEMENTALSHEETSFORNONPROJECCACTIONS(Thesesheetsshouldonlybeusedforactionsinvolvingdecisionsonpolicies,plansandprograms.Youdonotneedtofilloutthesesheetsforprojectactions.)Becausethesequestionsareverygeneral,itmaybehelpfultoreadtheminconjunctionwiththelistoftheelementsoftheenvironment.Whenansweringthesequestions,beawareoftheextenttheproposalorthetypesofactivitieslikelytoresultfromtheproposal,wouldaffecttheitematagreaterintensityoratafasterratethaniftheproposalwerenotimplemented.Respondbrieflyandingeneralterms.1.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedischargetowater;emissionstoair;production,storage,orreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstances;orproductionofnoise?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdatewilllikelynotincrease,release,produce,orfacilitatethestorageofhazardoussubstances,noise,anddischargesoremissionsintowaterorair.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducesuchincreasesare:Mitigationwillbedeterminedatthetimeofaproject-specificproposal.2.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdateisnotlikelytoadverselyaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife.IfactionssuchasaddinglandscapingtoBurnettAvenueareimplementedtheycouldworktomitigatesomeoftheadverseeffectsofanurbanenvironmentonplantsandanimals.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveplants,animals,fish,ormarinelifeare:N/Afortheproposal.Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaproject-specificproposal.3.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytodepleteenergyornaturalresources?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdateisnotlikelytodepleteenergyornaturalresources.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveenergyandnaturalresourcesare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaspecificprojectproposal.4.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytouseoraffectenvironmentallysensitiveareasorareasdesignated(oreligibleorunderstudy)forgovernmentalprotection;suchasparks,wilderness,wildandscenicrivers,threatenedorendangeredspecieshabitat,historicorculturalsites,wetlands,floodplains,orprimefarmlands?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdateisnotlikelytohaveadetrimentaleffectonenvironmentallysensitiveareasorareasdesignatedforgovernmentalprotection.Proposedmeasurestoprotectsuchresourcesortoavoidorreduceimpactsare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaspecificprojectproposal.-10-
5.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectlandandshorelineuse,includingwhetheritwouldalloworencouragelandorshorelineusesincompatiblewithexistingplans?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdateisnotlikelytohaveaneffectonshorelineuse.Anyeffectsonlandusewillbecompatiblewithexistingplans.AlthoughtheCedarRiverabutsDowntowntothenorth,thisplanandactionstrategydoesnotidentifyactionsrelatedtotheriver.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreduceshorelineandlanduseimpactsare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaspecificprojectproposal.6.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedemandsontransportationorpublicservicesandutilities?TheproposedTrailsandBicyclesMasterPlanUpdateisnotlikelytohavesignificanteffectontransportationorpublicservicesandutilities.Theplanidentifiesimprovementsorprojectstoimprovetransportationoptions.Noneofthoseimprovementsorprojectsareproposedtobeimplementedatthistime.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorrespondtosuchdemand(s)are:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaspecificprojectproposal.7.Identify,ifpossible,whethertheproposalmayconflictwithlocal,state,orfederallawsorrequirementsfortheprotectionoftheenvironment.Noconflictshavebeenidentified.SIGNATUREI,theundersigned,declareunderpenaltyofperjuryunderthelawsoftheStateofWashingtonthattothebestofmyknowledgetheaboveinformationistrue,correct,andcomplete.Itisunderstoodthattheleadagencymaywithdrawanydeclarationofnon-significancethatitmightissueinrelianceuponthischecklistshouldtherebeanywillfulmisrepresentationorwillfullackoffulldisclosureonmypart.JProponentSignature:_____________________________________,1-NamePrinted:Date:—11—