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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:
Wall Short Plat
2. Name of applicant:
Applicant: Jeffrey Wall
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30201 18th Ave SW
Federal Way, WA 98023
Email: jeff.wall@somatacoma.org
Agent: Eric LaBrie
ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
33400 8th Ave S, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
Ph: (253) 838-6113
Email: Eric.labrie@esmcivil.com
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
See response in A.2
4. Date checklist prepared:
June 24, 2020
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way Department of Community Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Final engineering submittal: November 2020
Engineering approval issued: May 2021
Construction start: June 2021
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Yes. Clearing and grading of the subject parcel. Construction of roads and utilities and future
construction of 5 new single-family residences and maintaining one existing residence.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
• Geotechnical Engineering Study prepared by Earth Solutions NW LLC on October 16,
2019
• Critical Areas Assessment & Buffer Mitigation Plan by Raedeke Assoociates, Inc, dated
February 26, 2019
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.
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None
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Additional approvals required include: Forest Practices Permit and Traffic Concurrency
Application
Note: Approvals and Permits subject to change at agency’s discretion.
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 is seeking permit approval to subdivide parcel # 012103-9146 located in City of
Federal Way resulting in 6 new single-family residential lots, the construction of 5 new single-
family residences with driveways, private road improvements, utililty serves, landscaping, and
three tracts. The project parcel is 6.25 acres and approximately 1.72 acres are dedicated to
tracts (0.92 ac for a critical area tract, 0.35 ac for access and utility tract, .07 for access
easements, and 0.38 for a stormwater tract).
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.
King County Parcel Number 012103-9146
Site address: 30201 18th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Legal description: PORTION OF SE QTR SE QTR STR 01-21-03 DAF: LOT 4 KING CO
SHORT PLAT NO 12277151 RECORDING NO 7910020898 (BEING A PORTION OF SE
QTR SE QTR STR 01-21-03); TGW PORTION OF SE QTR SE QTR STR 01-21-03 DAF:
BEGINNING AT POINT ON E MARGIN OF COUNTY ROAD 555 FT NORTH OF S LINE OF
SAID SE QTR SE QTR TH EAST PARALLEL TO S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TO
INTERSECT LINE PARALLEL TO AND 229.56 FT EAST OF W LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE
QTR TH NORTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO INTERSECT LINE PARALLEL TO AND
571.33 FT NORTH OF S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TH EAST PARALLEL TO SAID S
LINE 381.2 FT TH NORTH PARALLEL TO W LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR 593.87 FT
TH WEST PARALLEL TO S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TO INTERSECTION WITH
SLY (ELY) MARGIN OF COUNTY ROAD TH SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID ELY MARGIN TO
POB; EXC N 30 FT THEREOF; AND EXC ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN
COUNTY ROAD SURVEY NO 980 (J.M. ERCHINGER ROAD); AND EXC ANY PORTION
THEREOF LYING WITHIN PRESENTLY RELOCATED 21ST AVE SW; AND EXC
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: BEGINNING AT POINT ON E MARGIN OF COUNTY
ROAD 555 FT NORTH OF S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TH N89-34-35E PARALLEL
TO S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TO INTERSECT LINE PARALLEL TO AND 229.56
FT EAST OF W LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR TH N00-08-24W ALONG SAID PARALLEL
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LINE TO INTERSECT LINE PARALLEL TO AND 571.33 FT NORTH OF S LINE OF SAID
SE QTR SE QTR TH N89-34-35E PARALLEL TO SAID S LINE 381.22 FT TH N00-08-24W
PARALLEL TO W LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR 357.70 FT TO TPOB TH CONTINUING
N00-08-24W PARALLEL TO W LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR 206.17 FT TH PARALLEL
TO S LINE OF SAID SE QTR SE QTR 229.96 FT TO BEGINNING OF NON-TANGENT
CURVE FROM WHICH RADIUS POINT BEARS N83-47-24W 607.68 FT TH SOUTHERLY
ALONG SAID CURVE ARC DISTANCE OF 215.97 FT THRU CENTRAL ANGLE OF 20-21-
46 TH N89-40-49E 291.09 FT TO TPOB (AKA PARCEL "B" CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO 16-100077-00-SU RECORDING NO
20160811900004)
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)?
20%
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 was characterized as loose to medium dense, silty sand. Native soils encountered
were medium dense to very dense, compact, silty sand with gravel and well-graded to poorly
graded sand with or without silt.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
None observed.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Earthwork will include stripping the site, grading the roadway and lot areas, excavating the
detention facilities, installing utilities, and excavating foundation footings. Approximate grading
quantities: Cut = 5,523 cubic yards, fill = 213 cubic yards, net (cut) = 5,310 cubic yards. Source of
fill is either from onsite excavation or from an approved structural fill supplier.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No. Erosion and sedimentation control best management practices will be used on site.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 20%.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
The applicant will institute an erosion control plan to be used during earthwork and
construction and are shown on the Clearing and Grading Plans for the Wall Short Plat. This includes
silt fencing, temporary sediment pond, covering exposed soils, and
temporary/permanent stabilization of exposed soils.
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.
Some heavy machinery exhaust and dust particulates generated primarily by construction
equipment. After construction the ongoing emissions will primarily come from passenger vehicle
exhaust and residential home emissions typical of a 6-home neighborhood.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Generally, no. Vehicle trips on 20th Pl SW and 19th Pl SW may affect the homeowners; however, this
type of impact would not be uncommon for this type of development.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All construction equipment will be in proper working order and regulated for emissions by the
manufacturer and local emission laws. Vehicles entering and leaving the site will also be regulated
for emissions by state and local emission laws. Dust control BMPs will be implemented as
necessary 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.
Yes, there is a stream on the northwestern portion of the property flowing north.
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.
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Yes, an internal private road will be constructed adjacent to the stream. The Critical Areas
Report includes a mitigation plan for the buffer intrusion. The Wall Short Plat engineering
plans include the work within the buffer and adjacent to the stream found on the site.
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.
None.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
This 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 proposal 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.
No known or anticipated discharge of waste materials to surface waters.
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.
No waste material will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources. See
subsection 3.C for information for discharge of stormwater.
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 proposed site improvements (i.e. shared access road, individual driveways, rooftops,
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landscaping), will increase the impervious surface area of the site, causing an increase in
stormwater runoff volumes and velocities. To mitigate a portion of the stormwater impacts, the
storm drainage improvements for the project consists of a detention facility (above ground pond)
designed to accommodate the stormwater quantity control requirements for the proposed and
existing improvements as required by the City. All detained stormwater on the project parcels will
be treated to the required treatment standards prior to discharge. Stormwater will ultimately
discharge from the project at the site’s natural discharge near the northwest corner of the project
property in to a stream. From this point, water remains in this stream until reaching the Puget
Sound.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Suspended soils and hydrocarbons associated with automobiles may potentially enter the
ground waters via storm water. This would be mitigated with water quality facilities instal led
per City of Federal Way standards.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
No – Discharge will occut at the discharge location.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
None.
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
____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
_X__other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Roots will be removed from the topsoil. Topsoil will be stockpiled and reused for landscaping.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No known threatened or endangered are known to be on or near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Drought tolerant plant species and native vegetation will be used by contractor for final landscaping of
the home lots.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
There are no noxious weeds on the site. However, Himalayan blackberry is known to be near the site
on the adjacent eastern parcel.
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 ________
Woodpeckers, but no apparent nests or roost cavities.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No known threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Western Washington is in the Pacific Flyway which is a major north-south flyway for migratory birds in
America. Generally, this site is considered part of the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Retained and replanted tree canopy along with residential landscaping will provide a measure of
suburban wildlife habitat.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
No known invasive animal species are known to be on or near the site.
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.
The site will be served by electricity for heating and cooling needs.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
Removal of trees within the clearing limits will provide additional sun light for solar panel consumption.
b. 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:
The amended clearing and grading proposal and forest practices application do not include any energy
conservation features. The resulting building pads will provide a place for construction of single-family
residential homes that are designed to meet Washington State Residential Energy Codes.
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.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known or anticipated. The project site is located in a mapped area of the Tacoma
Smelter Plume that is between 20 PPM and 40 PPM threshold.
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.
No known existing hazardous chemicals or conditions occur on this site.
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 are proposed.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Emergency medical and 911 services, along with typical fire and police services may be required
per the amount typical to a residential development. No special services are anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
State regulations regarding safety and the handling of hazardous materials will be followed during
the construction process. Equipment refueling areas would be located in areas where spill could be
quickly contained and where the risk of hazardous materials entering the surface water is
minimized.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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The primary source of noise near the project is the vehicular traffic along 20th Pl SW on the
west end of the project and from 19th Pl SW on the south end of the project.
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 noise associated with the operation of heavy machinery, including chainsaws, and the
removal of materials would be created during the execution of the proposed work. No long-term
noise impacts are anticipated from the proposed work.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction activity will be limited to permitted construction hours and construction equipment will
not be allowed to idle for continuous periods of time, which will help mitigate the impacts of potential
construction noise.
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.
The site currently holds one single-family residence on the southeast portion of the parcel.
The remainder of the parcel is currently vacant. Adjacent properties are single-family
residential uses.
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?
The subject site is not considered working farmlands or 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:
No impacts are anticipated.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
A single-family residence.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RS-15 – 1 dwelling unit per 15,000 square feet.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Single Family Medium Density
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not applicable, shoreline not within 200 feet of subject property.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
Yes, a portion of the northwestern section of the parcel has been classified as an erosion hazard by
City of Federal Way. Erosion control measures are prescribed by the geotechnical engineer and will
be incorporated into future construction plans.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Assuming 2.63 people per household (U.S. Census), once the Wall Short Plat is fully
developed, the total amount of people residing at the completed project would be about 16
(6*2.63).
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
No measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts are proposed.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Land use review by the City of Federal Way will occur concurrently with the short plat
review.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
No measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance are proposed.
9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing.
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6 middle income housing units will be provided.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing units will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
No measures to reduce or control housing impacts are proposed.
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 buildings will not exceed RS-15’s regulations per the City of Federal Way Zoning Code.
Exterior building materials have not been determined yet.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Landscaping around site perimeters, single-familiy buildings and road frontage are proposed
with this project.
11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Minimal glare would occur from sunlight reflected off of parked cars. During the evening, headlights
of traveling vehicles may have a brief impact. Additional light from houses in the evening would
occur.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Not as proposed.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None are known.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
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None proposed, however, landscaping around the site has potential to reduce or control light
and glare impacts.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
No designated and informal recreation opportunities are in the immediate vicinity. Adelaide
Park is approximately 0.3 miles to the south of the project.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Fees will be paid to Federal Way Parks Department in lieu of providing onsite recreation
space.
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.
There is one property near the project site that has been identified as old enough to be
inventoried and classified as derived from the Assessor. Subject property address: 30016
20th Pl SW. Adjacent to the property there is a historic resources inventory location; McIntyre
Log Cabin. The subject property address is: 30026 20th Pl SW.
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.
ESM utilized GIS data from WISAARD to assess potential cultural historic resource impacts near
the project site. King County Historic Preservation GIS data was also utilized to analyze the location
of landmarks.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
If any such historic or cultural evidence is encountered during construction or installation of
improvements, work will be halted in the area and a state-approved archeologist/historian will be
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engaged to investigate, evaluate and/or move or curate such resources, as appropriate.
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 can be accessed by 20th Pl SW and by future extension of 19th Pl SW 365th, both identified
as minor collectors.
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 subject site is not currently served by public transit. The closest transit stop is for bus route 901
at SW Dash Point Rd & SW 306th St, approximately 0.8 miles away.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The completed project will have a minimum 12 off street parking spaces and will eliminate
none.
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)
Two internal private access tracts are proposed. One stemming from 20th Pl SW and the
other from a current cul-de-sac on 19th Pl SW. The roads will include sidewalks.
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?
ITE Trip Gen Data, 10th Edition applies 9.44 as rate of trips per dwelling unit. Given the finished
development will provide 6 single family homes the finished project will produce 56.64 average daily
passenger vehicle trips for the short plat 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:
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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:
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?
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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.