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ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
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:
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.
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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 even though questions may be answered “does not apply”.
In addition 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. For help go to: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Southport Shoreline Modifications
2. Name of applicant:
Greg Krape, SECO Development, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant: 1083 Lake Washington Blvd. N Suite 50, Renton WA 98056, (425) 282-5833 x308
Contact Person: Kenny Booth, The Watershed Company
750 Sixth Street South, Kirkland, WA 98033, (425) 827-8136
4. Date checklist prepared:
8/3/16
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
In-water work will occur between November 16th, 2016 and December 31st, 2016 and/or
Between July 16th, 2017 and July 31st, 2017. Upland or overwater work may occur slightly
outside of these timelines.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Not at this time.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Lake Study – Southport Shoreline Modifications, The Watershed Company, 2016.
Biological Evaluation – Southport Shoreline Modifications, The Watershed Company, 2016.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Section 10/404 Nationwide Permit – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit – City of Renton
Water Quality Certification and Coastal Zone Management Consistency Determination –
Dept. of Ecology
Hydraulic Project Approval - WDFW
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 applicant proposes the following:
Eastern shoreline: add a grated ramp and float (2,013square feet total) for small watercraft.
Abandon recently removed 164-foot long floating walkway/ log boom.
Central shoreline: repair the existing timber pile and concrete bulkhead, install grated
decking over 360 feet of repaired bulkhead, remove approximately 101 derelict piles, remove
290 feet of horizontal beams, remove several logs resting against bulkhead, remove all
anchor and link logs from log boom western attachment piling
Western shoreline: remove 2 dolphins (comprised of 14 piles), remove 1 finger pier, abandon
second recently removed finger pier, install grated float (approximately 528 square feet total)
for small watercraft, install pump-out facility.
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 proposed work will occur on three parcels: 0823059216, 0523059075, 0523059076
The street address for the project is 1083 Lake Washington Blvd N 98055. The project is
located in section NW8 and SW5, Township 23, Range 5.
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Legal description for parcel 0523059075:
NEW LOT A" CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA14-001514 (SOUTHPORT LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT) RECORDING NO 20141223900010 (BEING A PORTION OF SW QTR SW QTR
STR 05-23-05 AND OF NW QTR NW QTR STR 08-23-05)
Legal description for parcel 0523059076:
LOT 2 OF CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA 99-134-SHPL RECORDING NO
20000131900006 BEING PARCEL B OF CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA 98-176
LLA RECORDING NO 9902019014 BEING A PORTION OF GOV LOT 1 IN NW 1/4 OF SECTION 08-
23-05 LY NLY & WLY OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD CO R/W AND PORTION OF LAKE
WASHINGTON SHORELANDS IN SW 1/4 OF SECTION 05-23-05
Legal description for parcel 0823059216:
"NEW LOT B" CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA14-001514 (SOUTHPORT LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT) RECORDING NO 20141223900010 (BEING A PORTION OF SW QTR SW QTR
STR 05-23-05 AND OF NW QTR NW QTR STR 08-23-05)
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site
(check or circle one):
Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
1% or less
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 subject property is mostly covered by impervious surface. The soil classification
from NRCS is Urban Land.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Upland soils were assessed as part of hotel/office activities. However, no soil disturbing
activities are proposed under the current project.
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.
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A small amount of concrete will be poured as part of bulkhead repair activities. Otherwise, no
grading will occur as part of the proposed project.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No ground disturbing activities are proposed.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The construction plan does not include installation of any new impervious surfaces. However,
existing impervious surfaces cover roughly 85-90% of the project site.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Since no new ground disturbing activities are proposed, measures to reduce or control erosion
are not necessary.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known.
Project emissions will be temporary and limited to emissions from construction activities.
During construction, emissions to the air including equipment exhaust and dust could result
from equipment and machinery. These emissions would be temporary and rapidly dissipated.
Following project completion, a small amount of emissions may result from small motorized
boat traffic utilizing the floats.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
There are no known off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect the proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Construction vehicles and equipment will be in good working order.
3. WATER
a. Surface Water:
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.
Yes. The subject property is immediately adjacent to Lake Washington, the second largest
natural lake in Washington. The outflow of Lake Washington is the Lake Washington Ship
Canal.
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes. The proposed project will include work over, in and adjacent to Lake Washington. Please
see attached plans for greater detail.
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.
A small amount of concrete will be placed behind a new steel sheet pile as part of bulkhead
repair activities. Otherwise, no fill will be placed into Lake Washington.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The proposed project will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
The proposed project does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
The proposed project will not involve any discharges of waste materials into surface
waters. All appropriate BMP’s would be implemented to prevent such discharges.
b. Ground Water:
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.
Groundwater withdraw will not be required for this project.
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.
N/A
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
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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.
No new sources of water runoff are proposed as part of this project. Runoff quantities
and flow patterns are not expected to change as a result of the project.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
During construction, fuel, lubricant or other material spills from equipment could enter
ground or surface waters. However, spill cleanup equipment would be present on site
during construction.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe.
The proposed project is not expected to alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the
vicinity of the site.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
The proposed ramps, floats, and decking will all be fully grated to minimize impacts to drainage
patterns.
4. PLANTS
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
__x_shrubs
___grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
___wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
__x_other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Vegetation on site is very limited. Some invasive vegetation may be removed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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No known threatened or endangered plant species have been documented in the City of
Renton.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
No new landscaping is proposed for the site.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
The following invasive species have been documented on site:
Reed canary grass, Himalayan blackberry
5. ANIMALS
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.
Adult and juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, both listed as Threatened under the
federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), migrate through Lake Washington and into the Cedar
River. Adults migrate upstream to reach spawning grounds; juveniles migrate downstream
from their natal streams to reach the ocean. Lake Washington and the Cedar River potentially
contain bull trout, a salmonid listed as Threatened under the federal ESA. Lake Washington
and the Cedar River also contain coho salmon, a Species of Concern under the federal ESA.
Bald eagles, listed as Species of Concern under the federal ESA, commonly forage and nest next
to large open waters and may pass through the project area. No raptor nests were noted
during project fieldwork, but two bald eagle nests are mapped (on Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife’s PHS on the Web) approximately one-mile to the west of the project site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Adult and juvenile salmon migrate up and downstream, respectively, through the Cedar River.
Migrating waterfowl may use the area for resting and foraging during spring and fall
migrations.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Approximately 107 derelict piles will be removed. Removal of piles will improve fish
habitat and prevent further creosote leaching from the piles into Lake Washington.
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
According to data from the Washington Invasive Species Council, Nutria and Atlantic Salmon
have been observed near the project site. Additionally, King County lists the following invasive
species that are known to occur in the area: European starling, house sparrow, Eastern gray
squirrel, and fox squirrel.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
The types of energy likely to be used to implement the proposed project include gas- and/or
diesel-powered vehicles and machinery. These use of these vehicles will be temporary. The
completed project is not expected to require any energy.
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:
No such features are proposed.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of
fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal?
If so, describe.
Typical environmental health hazards related to construction could occur during the project.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
The site was previously occupied by the Shuffleton Steam Plant. The plant was operational
from 1929 to 1989. Benzene, non-halogenated solvents, and petroleum were present in soil
and ground water requiring a cleanup effort. The plant was demolished in 1999 and
remediation occurred. Washington State Department of Ecology updated the majority of the
site to a “No Further Action” designation in 1999. The remainder of the site received the same
designation in 2000.
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.
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There are no known hazardous liquid or gas transmission pipelines located within the project
area or vicinity.
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.
There are no toxic or hazardous chemicals associated with the projects construction.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Special emergency services are not anticipated to be required. In the unlikely event that an
accident (spill, fire, other exposure) were to occur involving toxic chemicals or hazardous
wastes, the local fire department’s hazardous materials team would respond. If necessary,
local medical services might also be required. Safety and accident response supplies would be
on-site.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Standard precautions would be taken to ensure the safety of work crews. A crew supervisor
would be contacted by a crew member immediately upon discovery of a spill. The crew
supervisor would then ensure that the spill is cleaned up in an appropriate manner and would
contact the appropriate authorities, if necessary.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Because some project activities are likely to occur within or adjacent to roads, highways and
parking lots, noise associated with vehicular traffic is expected. There may also be noise
associated with the Boeing 737 factory and runway on the neighboring property. However,
such noise would not affect project activities.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Noises that would be created or associated with construction of the project on a short-term
basis include those typically associated with construction, such as noises that emanate from
heavy machinery, pile driving equipment, and hand and power tools. These noises would only
occur in the project area and would only occur during the short construction timeframe. Noise
would be limited to normal daytime working hours and follow all applicable regulations set
forth in Renton City Code 8-7.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
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In order to minimize noise impacts on Chinook and coho salmon, bull trout, and steelhead,
the in-water timing restriction (no in-water construction from January 1st through July 15th
and August 1st through November 15th) would be followed. This restriction is adequate to
minimize the probability that those species would be in the action area during construction.
By constructing during the approved work windows, noise impacts are rendered insignificant
and discountable.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The property immediately adjacent to the NE of the subject property is Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park, a 57-acre lakeside city park with walking trails, tennis courts and picnic areas. The
property immediately adjacent to the SW is owned by the Boeing Company and used to
produce 737 jet airplanes. The property immediately adjacent to the SE of the subject property
is currently under construction. Lake Washington is immediately NW of the subject property.
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 non-forest use?
The project has not been used as farmlands or working forest lands.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
The proposal will not affect or be affected by working farm or forest land, because the
surrounding land is not used for those purposes.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The property features a bulkhead along the entire 580 feet of shoreline. The property also
features a hotel comprised of two 12-story buildings (under construction), and a mixed use
apartment complex comprised of four 5-story buildings with a basement/parking. Both
buildings are newly constructed and in excellent condition.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
As part of this project, approximately 101 piles, two finger piers, and two dolphin structures
(comprised of 14 piles) will be removed as mitigation for proposed improvements.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The project site is zoned as UC-Urban Center.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The City of Renton Comprehensive Plan designates this site as CMU- Commercial Mixed Use.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
The City of Renton Shoreline Master Program designates this site as Shoreline High Intensity.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
Some of the project activities will occur in or over Lake Washington, which is designated as a
critical area by the City of Renton.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Not applicable.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Not applicable.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The proposed project is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
Not applicable.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
Not applicable.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
Not applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The project proposes a grated walkway, small ramps and floats; these structures will all be at
foot level. The principal building materials associated with the proposed boat ramps and floats
will be steel and high density foam filled tubes. For bulkhead repair the principal building
materials will be concrete and steel.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views would be altered or obstructed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
No light or glare will be produced by this project.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
The project site may encounter glare from Lake Washington; this glare is not expected to affect
the proposed project.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
No measures to control glare are necessary.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is a 57-acre city park immediately adjacent to the project
site.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
The entire project is designed to enhance public shoreline access and recreational opportunities
through the construction of two grated ramp and float systems for temporary moorage of
motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If
so, specifically describe.
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.
No landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use is documented according to
Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation’s (DAHP) WISAARD (Washington
Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data).
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.
No such landmark or evidence is known to be on or next to the project 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.
Should historic, archeological, scientific or culturally significant items be encountered during
implementation of maintenance activities, work would be temporarily stopped while the
appropriate agencies are notified.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The project site can be accessed via Coulon Beach Park Drive and the Southport access road.
No additional access streets are proposed as part of this project.
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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 project site is currently served by public transit. The Sound Transit 560 route stops at the
intersection of NE Park Dr. and Garden Ave N. The nearest transit stop is about a quarter mile
as the crow flies or a half mile walk.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The proposed project will provide at least three public parking spaces for public access
requirements.
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). .
The proposal will not require any such improvements.
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 non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates?
Area traffic is not expected to change as a result of the proposed project.
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 such measures are necessary.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
No such measures are necessary.
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16. UTILITIES
a. Check or circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic
system, other
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
No additional utilities are proposed as part of this project.
C. SIGNATURE
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.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): Andrew Noone
Position and Agency/Organization: Planner / The Watershed Company
Date Submitted: 8/8/2016
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and
programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets 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 of the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a
faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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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.