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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.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2022 Minor Code Amendments to FWRC Title 19 Zoning and Development Code and Title 18 Subdivisions
2. Name of applicant: City of Federal Way
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 33325 8th Avenu South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Contact: Natalie Kamieniecki, Associate Planner
253-835-2635, natalie.kamieniecki@cityoffederalway.com
4. Date checklist prepared: September 15, 2022
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Federal Way 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Coucil adoption fo code revisions expected November 2022 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal. None.
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.
Planning Comission recommendation and City Council approval.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
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Planning Comission recommendation and City Council approval.
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.) 2022 Minor Code Amendments pertating to the following topics: Boundary line adjustment submittal requirements FWRC 18.10.030. Proposed code change aims to provide greater consistency within Title 18 Subdivisions for minimum application submittal. The section will now reference a submittal checklist handout. This minor change
does not alter project review elements.
Hearing notice requirements. Ammendment to FWRC 19.70.100, in an effort to establish
a distinction between a “public hearing” and an “appeal hearing.” The proposed code amendments removes appeal hearing content from the public hearing notice provisions, as there are already separate appeal hearing notice provisions. Further clarification is provided on who should receive appeal hearing notices, and that the Hearing Examiner’s decision is due within 10 days after both appeal and public
hearings. Process IV Council Rezones - Clarification of the decisional criteria for quasi-judicial rezones. Specifically for site specific comprehensive plan amendments the provisions of FWRC 19.75.130 (3)(a). Affordable housing. Update definition from median county income to Area Median Income (AMI) in FWRC 19.05.010 A definitions Zoning and FWRC 19.110.010 – Afordable housing regulations. Strike affordable housing provisions for cottage housing. Community Design Guidelines. Remove phone booth from site design options. Correction within the district guidelines section for non-residential uses in residential zones. Correction to FWRC 19.115.090 (4) for “non-residential uses” to be directed to the correct “non-residential” design guideline elements.
Setbacks. Allowance for (1) residential mechanical unit such as heating and air conditioners to be within the side or rear setbacks uo to 4 feet above finished grage and no closer than 2 feet from the side or rear property line. With a marked rise in overall temperatures, the city has seen increased interest in adding air conditioning units either to existing homes or new construction. Allowance for residential heating and air conditioners to be within the side or rear setbacks.
Minimum parking. Update to be consistent with RCW 36.70A.620. Insert as a footnote within the applicable zone charts contained within FWRC 19.190- FWRC 19.240. Eligibility for the new parking ratios is dependant on the level of service frequency related to public transportation and the proposed residential use type.
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Wetand Evaluation. Correct FWRC 19.145.410 (2) to be consistent with maximum buffer width of 300 for identification of required wetland evaluation. Provide more specific guidance on wetland buffer reductions with the addition of the word “width” to provide more clarity. Multi Family Heading correction. Change from Multi family housing to Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing to be consistent with previous sections of the code. Food Trucks. Remove FWRC 19.275.070 Food Trucks/carts from the temporary use code and establish new definition of mobile food or retail vendor in the zoning code definitions. Establish a new “mobile food or Retail Vending “ zoning code chapter and process.
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 amendmetns, if approved, would apply city wide.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ The City has a variety of slopes from steep slopes on the western and eastern boundaries to more gentler slopes located in the interior of the city.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
There are slopes steeper than 40% located within the city
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. There are a variety of soils located in the City. According to USDA’s Web Soil survey, in order
of prevalence, Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15% (21.5%), followed by Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8% (16.1%), followed by Everett-Alderwood gravelly sandy loams, 6 to 15% (10.4%), followed by Arents, Alderwood material, 0 to 6% (9.1%), followed by Arents,
Alderwood material 6 to 15% (5.9%), followed by various other soil types at smaller quantities.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
There is evidence of recent and historic landslides occurring within the City in steeper-sloped areas.
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.
This is a non-project action. No revision is recommended to zoning designations or limits on impervious coverages.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No. The proposed amendments do not alter the protection mechanisms currently in place in the Federal Way Revised Code.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
None. This is a non project action.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: This is a non-project action. Erosion control measures are currently covered by the Federal Way Revised Code.
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. This is a non-project action and there are no project specific actions proposed at this time.
Dust control and construction vehicle maintenance and servicing will be required during construction activities
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe. This is a non-project action and there are no project specific actions proposed at this time.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: No measures are proposed in conjunction with this proposed code amendment. Future
project specific actions will be subject to environmental review as required by the SEPA Rules, and will be evaluated in accordance with all plans, policies, rules, and regulations adopted as a
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basis for the exercise of substantive authority under SEPA to approve, condition or deny proposed actions.
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. The city of Federal Way has approximately 6.4 miles of Puget Sound shoreline. In addition, there are a number of lakes, streams and wetlands located in the city.
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. This is a non-project proposal. No construction will be directly related to this proposal.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
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.
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This is a non-project action and includes proposed code amendments only. Nothing is the proposed amendments would influence where water is obtained.
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. This is a non-project action and includes code amendments only. Nothing in the proposed code amendments would allow connection to septic systems and none of the uses allowed
from the proposed amendments would include chemical or agricultural discharges.
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. This is a non-project action and there are no site-specific proposals being considered at this time. The City of Federal Way has adopted the 2021 King County, Washington Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM), the Federal Way Addendum to the King County, Washington
Surface Water Design Manual, the King County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual, and the latest edition of the LID Technical Guidance Manual for Puget Sound. All runoff from projects stemming from these proposed code amendments will be required to comply with
these adopted standards.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. This is a non-project action proposing amendments to the city code. The proposed
amendments will not increase the potential or risk for waste materials entering ground or surface waters.
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: None. 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
_X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_X_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
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_X_shrubs
_X_grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
_X_ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
_X_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
_X__water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_X__other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None. This is a non porject action.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. This is a non porject action.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any: None. This is a non porject action.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None. This is a non porject action. 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. According to King County, 221 breeding and non-breeding bird species are common, uncommon, or usually seen on an annual basis in King County and there are approximately 70
mammals found in King County. The city is also home to fish bearing streams. No specific inventories were conducted for this Checklist preparation.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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Federal Way is located within the Pacific Flyway migration route utilized by waterfowl migrating north into Alaska and northern Canada.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. This is a non-project action.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None. This is a non-project action. 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. This is a non-project action. All construction will be subject to the Washington State Energy Code. Energy conservation measures would be incorporated into construction activities.
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: None. This is a non-project action. 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. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. This is a non-project action and no site-specific proposals exists. However, a portion of
the city has been impacted as being potentially impacted from the Tacoma Smelter Plume.
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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This is a non-project action and no site-specific proposals exist.
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. This is a non-project action and no site-specific proposals exist.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. This is a non-project action.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None. This is a non-project action.
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. This is a non-project action and no site-specific proposals exist.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Chapter 7.10 of the Federal Way Revised Code applies to all uses within the city. No other
mitigation measures are proposed. 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. No. This is a non-project action and there is no site-specific project proposed.
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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 City does not have any agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance.
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: Not applicable.
c. Describe any structures on the site. This is a non-project action and there is no site-specific project.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? This is a non-project action and there is no site-specific project.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Not applicable. This is a non-project action. .
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Not applicable. This is a non-project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. This is a non-project action applicable to multiple zones in the city. Ccritical area protections are not negativelty affected by the proposed minor code amendments.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. This is a non-project action applicable to multiple zones in the city. Revisions to critical area protections are not part of this proposed amendment.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: This is a non-project action and there are no direct displacements to consider with this action.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Not applicable. The City does not have any agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial
significance.
9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. There will be no new residential units created with the adoption of the 2022 Minor Code Amendment.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or
low-income housing. No residential untis would be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable.
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? Not applicable. This is a non-peoject action.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. This is a non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. This is a non-project action.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Not applicable. This is a non project action.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The City of Federal Way Parks Department manages 23 neighborhood parks and six major
facilities. The city also maintains 23 undeveloped open spaces and three trail systems for use by its residents, employees and visitors, defining a park system that exceeds 1,000 acres.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. The proposed code amendments 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: No mitigation measures are warranted.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action. 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
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cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to
identify such resources. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action.
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. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action.
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? Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? Parking amendment is proposed to make the FWRC consistent with state law RCW
36.70A.620. This update pertains to developments that have specific public transportation availability and frequency. Parking ratios are capped when in such a location for
devekopments involving senior housing and people with diabilities, low income multi-family,
and market rate multi-family. It is unknown if or how many parking spaces this proposed amendment would eliminate.
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). Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action.
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e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Not applicable. This is a non-project and non parcel specific action. 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?
Not applicable. This is a non-project action.
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:
Not applicable. This is a non-project action. 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. None. This is a non-project action. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other ___________
The City of Federal Way is served by Puget Sound Energy, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District, Tacoma Public Utilities, Comcast, CenturyLink, and numerous wireless carriers.
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.
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This is a non-project action. Each development project resulting from the adoption of these proposed code amendments will propose utility improvements to serve their project. Requirements will vary by size and location of each 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.
Signature:
Name of Signee: Natalie Kamieniecki, Associate Planner
Position and Agency/Organization: City Of Federal Way, Community Development
Department
Date Submitted: 16 September 2022
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(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; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? None of the proposed code amendments will have any effect regarding an increase in discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. The proposed minor code amendments are a non project action and no development is propsed.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Not applicable. This is a non-project action. Noise emanating from any uses from the adoption of
these proposed code amendments would be subject to the provisions of Federal Way Revised Code Chapter 7.10 (Noise).
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? No reductions are proposed to critical area setbacks or allowed uses. No changes are proposed to
building heights, stormwater regulations, and vegetation retention and requirements.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: No additional mitigation measures are necessary. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No changes are proposed to property. No reduction is critical area setbacks or allowed uses.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: All new construction would be required to meet the FWRC and current energy codes. No other mitigation is warranted.
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?
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Protections for critical areas are found in Federal Way Revised Code Title 14 (Environmental Policy) and Title 19 Chapter 19.145 (Environmentally Critical Areas). The minor code amendments will not dimish any critical area protections.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: No new provisions are necessary.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposed amendments do not affect the critical area or shoreline regulations for the City. None of the proposed code amendments are expected to impact shoreline protections or use.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
No new provisions are necessary.
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. A majority of the proposed amendments are intended solely to clarify existing code language and to improve the processing efficiency of permit applications.
Minimum parking requirements changes are intended to bring the existing code into compliance with state law RCW