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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_20210521_v1.pdfSECTION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 17 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: Watershed Apartments 2. Name of applicant: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 17 Hui Tian / studio19 architects 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: studio19 architects 207 ½ 1st Ave S, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 206-466-1225 4. Date checklist prepared: 05/21/2021 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction proposed to start in Q2 2022 and will be complete by Q4 2023 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None planned. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Future reports will include: Getoech Report, Traffic Study and Arborist Report. 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. None known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. A Preliminary PUD, Final PUD, Site Development Permit and Building Permit will be required. 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.) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 17 The project includes 5 levels of affordable housing apartment units over 1 level of residential lobby and structured parking at grade. Surface parking will also be provided at grade. Units will consist of studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom unit types. Total project area is 150,335 SF including the enclosed parking garage. There is a total of 99 parking stalls provided in the structured and surface parking. 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 site is located at the intersection of S Grady Way and Williams Ave S in Renton, WA. The site address is 615-617 Williams Ave S, as well as the two adjacent parcels to the west that currently do not have an address. See below for the (4) parcel numbers that are included in the stie area: A. 1723059136 B. 1723059069 C. 1823059115 D. 1823059282 Please see below legal descriptions for each parcel. PARCEL A (1723059136) POR OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 17 & OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 18 BEG AT PT ON W LN OF WILLIAMS ST 86 FT N OF NLY LN OF GRADY WAY TH N 98 FT TH N 88-23-51 W 235.22 FT M/L TO ELY LN OF RENTON MINE SPUR R/W TH SELY ALG R/W 104.51 FT TH S 88-23-51 E 199.05 FT TO BEG PARCEL B (1723059069) POR OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 17 & OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 18 BEG AT INTRSN OF W LN OF WILLIAMS ST & NLY LN OF GRADY WAY TH N 86 FT TH N 88-23-51 W 199.05 FT M/L TO ELY LN OF RENTON MINE SPUR R/W TH SELY ALG SD R/W 202.32 FT M/L TO NLY MGN OF GRADY WAY TH NELY ALG SD MGN TO BEG PARCEL C (1823059115) ABANDONED RENTON MINE R/W OVER POR SE 1/4 SE 1/4 DAF - BEG SE COR THOF TH W ALG S LN 41.6 FT TO ELY LN TR CONV BY DEED BRG AF NO 155011 TH NWLY ALG NON-TAN 9-47-00 CRV TO RGT THRU C/A 37-08-00 DIST OF 379.56 FT TO NLY COR AFORESAID TR TH NLY ALG LN WHICH IS 30 FT ELY OF ELY MGN R/W DEEDED TO N PAC & PSS RR REC IN VOL 137 PG 423 TO NXN WITH S LN 6TH ST TH E ALG SD S LN & ITS ELY PROD TO WLY LN OF TR CONV BY DEED BRG AF NO 167312 TH SELY ALG SD WLY LN ON NON-TAN 10-42-00 CRV TO LEFT THRU C/A 47- SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 17 01-00 TO E LN SED SEC TH S ALG SD E LN 28.4 FT TO POB LESS POR THOF LY N OF LN BAAP ON WLY MGN WILLIAMS ST 190.31 FT S OF SE COR BLK28 TOWN OF RENTON TH W PLW SD S LN TAP ON W LN OF ABOVE DESC & TERMINUS - OF SD LN LESS POR LY WITHIN S GRADY WY PARCEL D (1823059282) POR OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 BEG ON S LN OF SD SUBD 118 FT W OF SE COR TH N 74.20 E 61 FT TO ELY LN OF TR CONV BY DEED REC #155011 TH SELY ALG SD ELY LN TO S LN SD SUBD TH W 75 FT TO BEG - TCO 17-139 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)? The steepest slope is 2 percent. 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. Based on a geotechnical report dated June 10th, 2020, in general, site soils beneath the topsoil consist of very loose to medium dense alluvial and floodplain deposits consisting of non-plastic silt (ML), silty fine sand (SM) and sand (SP, SP-SM). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None known. 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. The purpose of filling the site is to construct a multifamily apartment building. The full site area will experience a net increase in fill, approximately 1.285 acres. The total fill is approximately 4000 CY. Grading will be to direct water such that it drains to the water quality system. The fill will be locally sourced to be determined by the contractor. The type of fill will be per the geotechnical recommendations for the project. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The existing site is minimally sloped, there is low risk of erosion occurring as a result of clearing. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 17 Erosion control measures will be in place to reduce or control erosion. g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 86% of the site will be impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion include but are not limited to: Silt fencing at the downhill slope of the property, straw wattles, construction entrances, inlet protection, and permanent seeding, and any other BMP dictated per City of Renton Stormwater Design Manual. 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. Construction vehicles emission and dust will be generated during construction and regular commercial and residential traffic vehicles emission after construction. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Vehicular traffic from S Grady Way and Williams Avenue S. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The Contractor will use accepted good methods of practice to reduce the limit of dust creation as much as possible. 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 bodies of water within the immediate vicinity of 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 17 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. Based on City maps it does not. 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. No. 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. The source of runoff will be from precipitation landing on the site area. Runoff will be collected in SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 17 an underground stormwater system that will treat the stormwater for water quality and flow control. Following detention, flows will discharge to the City’s existing stormwater system. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No, all waste water will be handled per jurisdiction standards. 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: Stormwater will be detained in an underground detention system. The detention tank will be compliant with City of Renton Standards. 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? All vegetation will be removed from the site, this includes 5 trees, shrubs and groundcover. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 17 Proposed landscaping includes 2 roof decks as well as the surface area at the gound level. Plantings will contain native plants. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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 ________ None known. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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. Solar, electric and natural gas utilities will be used for heating and lighting. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 17 There is a building to the north and to the west that this project could cast a shadow on, but it will not block 100% of the solar energy to any of the adjacent properties in the vicinity. 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: Roof-top solar panels are provided to generate electricity for use by the tenants of the building. LED light fixtures and energy efficient appliances will be installed. 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 known. 1)Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 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 known. 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. Paint products, diesel fuel for construction and generators, sealants and other typical construction materials may be stored on site. 4)Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 5)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Best practices in construction will be utilized. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 17 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Vehicular traffic, predestrian traffic and some aircraft noise. 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. Short-term: temporary noise from construction from 7am to 7pm weekdays and a shorter time frame on the weekends, as allowed by the City. Long-term: regular traffic noise. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Limit construction activities to allowed construction hours as well as comply with the City of Renton’s noise ordinance and encourage future residents to use public transportation. 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. Most of the site is currently vacant with the exception of a 4-unit multifamily structure. The proposal will not affect current uses on nearby or adjacent properties and will fit into the context of the surrounding area and City’s comprehensive plan. 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? None known. 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. Existing 2-story 2,389 SF 4-unit multifamily structure. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 17 d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Yes, the existing 4-unit multifamily structure will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning is Center Downtown (CD) and R-14. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation is Commercial Mixed Use and Residential High Desnsity. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. None known. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 300 people would reside in the building and 4 people would work in the building. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The project will displace around 7 people. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None. L.Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The uses of the project are permitted outright and are compatible with the City of Renton’s current zoning and comprehensive planning goals. The project will be going through a PPUD review process with the City to make sure the project meets the vision of the City. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 17 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. The proposed project is a 145-unit affordable housing project that would be considered low-income. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The project will eliminate 4 units with low income housing. However, the project is adding 145 units of low income housing, so once the project is complete there will be no loss of housing. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: This project does not negatively impact housing. 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 point of the structure is approximately 75 feet. The principal cladding materials are fiber cement siding and glass. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? South facing views from the building to the north would be partially obstructed. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The project is required to go through the City of Renton’s PPUD (design review) process. The proposed building will be designed with aesthetic impacts in mind. The development will also include a promenade along the west side of the building that will enhance the pedestrian experience and provide a link from Grady Way to Burnett Linear Park. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The project is not expected to create significant light or glare. 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 17 No, lighting will be designed to project downward. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None known. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: No reflective building materials will be used. Lights will be shielded from adjacent properties. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Burnett Linear Park is located to the west of the property. The project is also located close to downtown Renton, so there are multiple recreational places in the vicinity. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: There are no impacts on recreation. 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. None known. 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. We have reviewed online sources and records. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 17 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. N/A 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 site is at the intersection of Grady Way S and S Williams Avenue. Grady Way connects to I-405 freeway as well as the 167 freeway. Williams Ave S connects with downtown Renton. 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? Yes, there are bus routes through downtown Renton that are in the vicinity of the project. There are also bus routes along Grady Way which is the street adjacent to the site. A bus stop is currently located in front of the project along Grady Way. 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 is proposing 99 new parking stalls and will be eliminating 4 stalls that are currently part of the 4-unit multifamily structure that will be demolished. 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). New street improvements will be constructed along with the Grady Way and Williams Avenue street fronts. These will consist of new curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping and street trees. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. 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? The proposed project is anticipated to generate 788 net new daily trips. During the weekday AM and PM peak hours, the project is anticipated to generate 50 net new trips (14 inbound and 36 outbound) and 62 net new trips (38 inbound and 24 outbound), respectively. Weekday trip generation was estimated based on land use size and trip rates from the Institute of SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 17 Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition, 2017). 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: No. 15.Public Services [help] 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. Yes, for regular public services required for residential uses. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The building will be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and smoke alarm systems. The building will also utilize transparency and security lighting throughout the ground floor to help with potential security issues. All access to the apartments will be secure. 16. Utilities [help] a.Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ c.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 –Puget Sound Energy Natural gas—Puget Sound Energy Water—City of Renton Refuse service—City of Renton Telephone--TBD Sanitary sewer – City of Renton Cable—Comcast General construction activities include but are not limited to: Demolition of existing pavement, structures and other necessary items to install utility. Trenching Backfilling trenches Compaction of trench backfill Cable SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 17 Patching existing asphalt with asphalt concrete pavement Restoring damaged pervious areas C.Signature [HELP] 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. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee _HUI TIAN__________________________________________ Position and Agency/Organization _PRINCIPAL / STUDIO19 ARCHITECTS____ Date Submitted: _21 MAY 2021____________ 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? 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: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 17 of 17 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.