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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_Woo_Developments_LLC_190719_v1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 18 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: The name of the project is: Jefferson Highlands SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 18 2. Name of applicant: The name of the applicant is WOO DEVELOPMENTS, LLC 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: The address of the applicant is 12906 NE 25th Place, Bellevue, WA 98005. The telephone number of the applicant is: 206-372-9008 and the telephone number of the contact person is 425-985-2024. The contact person is: James W. Howton. 4. Date checklist prepared: This checklist was prepared ln January, 2019. 5. Agency requesting checklist: The Agency requiring this checklist is the City of Renton, Washington. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The proposed construction start date will be approximately in May 2020 and completion will be in approximately 6 months. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The project may be expanded in the future. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. We are not aware of any environmental information prepared in the past related to this proposal. 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. There are no other applications related to this site. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 1. Environmental review. 2. Hearing Examiner Preliminary Plat review. 3. Conditional Use Permit. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 18 4. Unit Lot Subdivision. 5. Construction Plans. 6. Building Permits. 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 project name is Jefferson Highlands. The project consists of building one 6-unit Townhome building, facing Kirkland Avenue NEe plus one 4-unit townhome building and one 3-unit townhome Building, both facing Jeferson Avenue NE, on 13 Unit Lot Subdivision lots. The 13 townhomes will be constructed on two existing contiguous lots. Lot 1, at address 1513 Kirkland Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056 fronts on Kirkland Avenue NE. Lot 2, at address 1526 Jefferson Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056, fronts on Jefferson Avenue NE and is contiguous with Lot 1 along the east side of Lot 2. (See attached plan). Lot 1 is 14,175 square feet and Lot 2 is 20,171 square feet. The total square footage of both lots together is 34,346 square feet. A duplex currently exists on each of the 2 existing lots. The existing duplex on Lot 2 also has an attached 2- car carport along with two small outbuilding (sheds). There are also two small outbuildings (sheds) on Lot 1. Both existing duplexes, one on each lot, along with the four outbuildings (sheds), two on each lot, will be demolished and removed from the site when development begins. Access will be provided by a Shared Temporary Alley (16’ wide) which will enter the site from Kirkland Avenue NE on the south side of the 6-unit townhome building. All units will have rear entry into parking garages on the first floor of each uniut.The site will be landscaped. Excavation of approximately 400 cubic yards of material will be done. The material will be stored on the property and will later be spread as top soil on the site. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The legal description and site addresses for the two lots are: LOT 3, BLOCK 45, CORRECTED PLAT OF RENTON HIGHLANDS NO. 2, AN ADD. TO THE CITY OF RENTON, VOL. 57, P. 92-98, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel Number: 722780148507 Site Address: 1513 Kirkland Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056 fronts on Kirkland Avenue NE. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 18 LOT 18, BLOCK 45, CORRECTED PLAT OF RENTON HIGHLANDS NO. 2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RENTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 57 OF PLATS, PAGES 92 THROUGH 98, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel Number: 727780156005 us Address: 1526 Jefferson Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056, fronts on Jefferson Avenue NE B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 05%. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The soil on the site is sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. 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. Grading and filling will be done to level the site for construction of the buildings, parking areas, driveway, etc. On-site soils will be cut and will be used for fill material. The plan is to balance the cut and fill soil on-site. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. There is no indication of erosion and the soils are stable. A temporary erosion control plan will be implemented at the beginning of work at the site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 60% of the site (The Parent Lot) will become impervious. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 18 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Erosion control measures, as outlined in the temporary erosion control plan, will be implemented at the start of work on the site and they will be continued throughout the construction period. The site will be completely landscaped as soon as is practical at the end of construction. 2. Air [help] 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. Emissions, dust and odors normal to construction equipment will occur during project construction and vehicle emissions from resident’s cars, etc. will occur following project completion and occupation of the units. There will not be any fireplaces in the units. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Dust will be controlled using appropriate measures, including water and water trucks during construction. A gravel area will be placed for vehicle entry into the project site during construction. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 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 water bodies on or near the site. 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. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 18 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 general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground Water: [help] 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 general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Ground water will not be withdrawn. Infiltration trenches will be created which may result in some quantity of water entering shallow ground water. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: 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. NONE. 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. Storm water from the roofs will drain into engineered infiltration trenches. Storm water from other impermiable surfaces will flow into an engineered vault along with enhanced water quality treatment facilities. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 18 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. The project will comply with all existing storm drainage codes including the provision of detention, retention and water quality enhancement facilities. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Construction of engineered infiltration trenches plus an engineered vault and enhanced water quality treatment facilities will be provided. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __x__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __x__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other __x__shrubs __x__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? There are 6 healthy, viable, Significant trees on the site plus 3 Significant trees which are in poor Condition. All existing Significant trees will be removed and they will be replaced as required by Renton City Code. Plesase see the Arborist Report for details. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The site will be fully landscaped including providing some indigenous trees along with shrubs and grass all as shown on the Landscape Plan. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 18 e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None. 5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which 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 ________ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The site is located within the Pacific Flyway but there is no surface water on the site. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] 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. Electrical energy and natural gas will be used for heating, cooking, lighting, etc. for 9 additional single Family units. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. 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: Instant hot water heaters will be installed. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 18 7. Environmental Health [help] a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None other than that associated with normal construction and normal residential living. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Normal fire, police and city services associated with residential living units. 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. None. 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. None other than that associated with normal construction and normal residential living. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Normal fire, police and city services associated with 9 additonal residential living units. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: All Units will have individual trash containers which will comply with City of Renton Codes for such use. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Normal vehicular traffic on adjacent streets. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 18 Construction and construction equipment noise will occur for about a nine months period beginning in the spring and continuing through the summer and fall of 2019 during the hours from 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Long-term noise will be vehicular and residential noise related to the townhouse units. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None other than construction time will be limited to the hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] 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. There is an occupied duplex on the Jefferson Ave NE lot along with an occupied duplex on the Kirkland Avenue NE lot. There is also an attached carport on the Jefferson Avenue NE lot. In addition, there are a total of 4 small sheds, 2 on each lot. Both lots are surrounded on all sides, north, east, south and west by duplexes built in the early 1940’s. Cattycorner northeast of the Kirkland Avenue lot there is a many- unit multifamily complex, “Kirkland Townhomes”, constructed by the Renton Housing Authority 5 or so years ago. 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 as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No, at least not in the past 75 years. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. There is one family in each of the 2 units in the duplex on Jefferson Avenue NE as well as one family in each of the 2 units in the duplex on Kirkland Avenue NE. There is an attached carport on the north side of the duplex on Jefferson Highlands NE and there are 2 small sheds on each of the two lots. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Yes, both duplexes along with the car-port as well as the 4 sheds will all be demolished and removed from the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 18 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-14. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Center Village - District 9. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 25 to 30. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? 12 plus or minus. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: With the addition of the new residential units, there will be none. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposed project will be in compliance with the comprehensive plan as well as with existing zoning. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None. No agricurtural land or forest lands exists on the property. Only residential use of the property has existed for 75 years. 9. Housing [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 18 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. There will be 13 townhomes replacing the 4 existing units. 12 will be middle income units and there will be one “Affordable” Unit. So,There will be 9 more residential units than what now exists. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The 2 existing duplexes, both of which will be removed, are both estimated to be low-income to middle income housing. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: The proposed project will provide 9 additional residential units which is in accordance with the existing zoning as well as within what is allowed in the comprehensive plan. 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The tallest height of the structure is 35.5’. The exterior building materials will be very diverse with beveled siding, shingles, vertical siding and stone. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Existing views will be unaltered. That is, the project is surrounded on all sides by single story duplexes none of which currently have a view. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The new townhomes will have aesthetically pleasing facades and the project will be fully landscaped including providing street trees. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? There will be lights located around the exterior of the buildings and in the parking area. Also, some light will be emitted through windows in the building following project completion. In addition, there will be vehicle headlight glare from time to time, especially during the evening hours. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 18 The additional lights will not cause a safety hazard nor will the glare interfere with any views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Existing street lights may have a slight Impact. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Gene Coulon Park is located 1.9 miles from the Jefferson Highlands townhomes project. This is a lakeside park with the following amenities: Eight boat-launch lanes (Credit and/or debit cards accepted only.) Four picnic shelters (reservations required) Playground equipment Two tennis courts Horseshoe pits Two sand volleyball courts Interpretive botanical walk Fishing pier IVARS and KIDD VALLEY food concessions Water walk Summer swimming area (Swimming is permitted only at the swimming beach. Although swimming is permitted at any time during hours of operation, swimmers are advised to observe the posted signs indicating when a lifeguard is on duty). Over 1.5 miles of paved walking trails along the shoreline Access to the Lake Washington Loop Trail on Lake Washington Boulevard ADA accessible. The Highland Neighborhood Center is located on Edmonds Avenue NE 1 mile from the Jefferson Highlands townhomes project. This 10 acre park has ann 11,000 square foot center with the following amenities: 11,000 square foot Center building Baseball field Tennis courts Picnic areas Play equipment Onsite parking The North Highlands Neighborhood Center with a large playground for children is is located on NE 16th Street only about 1 lot North of Jefferson Highlands. This is a 2.6 acre park and Center with the following amenities: Gymnasium Basketball hoops Arts and Crafts Room Game Room Small kitchen Meeting room Onsite Parking SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 18 A new large fenced play area with much playground equipment, swings, slides, etc. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] 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. No. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None known. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. None exists on the site. 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. None exists on the site. 14. Transportation [help] 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 main public streets serving the site include Jefferson Avenue NE on the west side of the project and Kirkland Avenue NE on the east side of the project. A Shared Temporary Alley will be constructed for access into the project from Kirkland avenue NE on the south side of the most southerly unit facing Kirkland Avenue NE. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 18 b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The site is currently served by regular bus service with a bus stop on NE 16th St. and Kirkland Ave. just easy walking distance north of the project. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The project will have 13 two-car garage parking stalls, one in each unit. d. 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). A new 16’ wide Public Alley will be provided from the north property line to the south property Line of the site about 40’ west of Kirkland Avenue NE. A 5’ wide sidewalk and an 5’ wide planting strip will be provided along the west property line along Jfferson Avenue NE and a new 8’ wide sidewalk and a 8’ wide planting strip will be provided along the east property line along Kirkland Avenue NE. This will require some asphalt removal and resurfacing along both streets. Public Alleys will be installed to provide rear access to all 13 units. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The site is not located near water, air or rail transportation facilities. f. 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? About 27 additional vehicle trips per day will occur. Neither a trip generation report nor a traffic study was required in the pre-application notes. However, peak hour traffic will occur durning the morning hours between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and peak hour afternoon/evening traffic between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. as is normal. Futhermore, ADT’s during both peak hour times will be far less than 20. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The 13 Unit Lot Townhomes project will generate only about 27 aditional ADT’s per day and less than 20 ADT’s during a one hour period in the morning SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 17 of 18 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The activities of 9 additional residential units would create minor increases in the discharge of water, air emissions and noise. There will be no production, storage or release of toxic substances. There are no bodies of water on or near the site. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Many additional plants will be provided on the site. There may be displacement of small rodents but no medeum or large animals have been on the site for many, many years. There is no body of water such as streams, lakes, etc. on or near the site. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Many new/additional plants will be provided on the site. No other measures will be provided. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Normal use of electricity, natural gas and domestic water will be used. However, These uses will be in quantities normal to that of 9 additional single family residential units which will not “deplete” these reourses. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 18 of 18 Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None other than all applicable building codes will be used in the construction of the buildings and all other improvements. . 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? None of these conditions exist on the site. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None. 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? The project will be compatible with all existing plans. There are no shorelines on or near the site. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The increased demands will be that which is normal for 9 additional residential units. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None other than use of these resourses will be compensated by payment of real estate taxes and payment by anyone using transportation services, utilities, etc. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed project will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and codes.