23-100951 - SEPA Checklist-PIFCITY OF
Federal Way
Department of Community Development
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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.
Th� 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
Department of Community Development
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
The City of Federal Way (City) wishes to adopt a parks impact fee to help recover the costs of providing
parks services to growth in an equitable manner. Impact fees have a specific definition and associated
constraints in the state of Washington. Impact fees are allowed under RCW 82.02.050 through 82.02.110 and
are permitted for:
2. Name of applicant: City of Federal Way.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: John Hutton Parks Director (253)835-6910 or
Jason Gerwen Deputy Parks Director (253)835-6912- 33325 8 h Ave S Federal Way WA 98003-6325
4. Date checklist prepared: 2/23/2023
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Federal Way Community Development Department
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Following public process and appropriate
City Council action Summer or Fall 2023 implementation is the goal.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain. This may be updated in the future as Capital needs develop and
population growth determines.
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. N/A
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10. List any government approvals
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or permits that will beneeded for your proposal, if known.
Council approval process according to the laws and City policies.
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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 projectdescription.) N/A
Same as question #1 FCS Group proposal is attached with detailed information,
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.
City Wide
B. ENVMONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other N/A see section D for non- ra'ect
action
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percentslope)? N/A see section D for non- project
action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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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)?
N/A see section D for non -project action
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, ifany:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, ifany:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach availableplans.
N/A see section D for non -project action
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water
or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
N/A see section D for non -project action
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known. N/A See section D for non -project action
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
N/A see section D for 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 ofdischarge.
N/A see section D for 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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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 see section D for non -project action
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generallydescribe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
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crop or gain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulhush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
N/A see section D for non -project action
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
N/A see section D for non -project 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:
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A see section D for non -
project action
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
N/A see section D for non -project action
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
N/A see section D for 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 usedfor heating, manufacturing, etc.
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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:
N/A see section D for 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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
N/A see section D for non -project action
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
N/A see section D for 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)?
N/A see section D for 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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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?
N/A see section D for non -project action
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:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
N/A see section D for non -project action
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
N/A see section D for non -project action
e, What is the current zoning classification of the site?
N/A see section D for non -project action
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
N/A see section D for non -project action
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
N/A see section D for non -project action
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
N/A see section D for non -project action
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
N/A see section D for non -project action
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
N/A see section D for non -project action
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or
low-income housing.
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
- N/A see section D for non -project action
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?
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
N/A see section D for non -project action
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would itmainly occur?
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
N/A see section D for non -project action
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, ifany:
N/A see section D for non -project action
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
N/A see section D for non -project action
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, ifany:
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
N/A see section D for non -project 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
cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to
identify such resources.
N/A see section D for non -project 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.
N/A see section D for non -project 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.
N/A see section D for non -project 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.
N/A see section D for non -project 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?
N/A see section D for non -project action
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have?
How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
N/A see section D for non -project action
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).
N/A see section D for non -project action
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If so, generally describe.
N/A see section D for non -project 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?
N/A see section D for 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, generallydescribe.
N/A see section D for non -project action
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
N/A see section D for 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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, ifany.
N/A see section D for 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
N/A see section D for non -project action
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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.
N/A see section D for non -project action
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.
Name o ignee: , e 12
Position and Agency/Organization:
Date Submitted:
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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 ofnoise? -
TBD, there are many needs and desires that will be possible with the funding mechanism of a park impact
fee. The result will be a well- functioning healthy park system that benefits the public and the
environment for the present and future generations. Most impacts will be very positive and every effort to
minimize any negative impact will be made resulting in an even healthier more inclusive community.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: screening, noise buffers, features like rain
gardens will be considered.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Unknown at this time as each project will differ in its location and possibilities.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Use of native plant materials and removal of invasive species with water conservation in mind is
an example of what would be employed.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or naturalresources?
It would depend on the project.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
Use of smart technology and best practices available at the time of implementation.
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? Every effort will be made to be as environmentally conscious as possible on every project.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
This would depend on the project.
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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 existingplans?
Unknown at this time but every rule, law and regulation will be followed.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
Unknown at this time but every rule, law and regulation will be followed
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
The goal would be to create walkable areas for people to enjoy without burdening these services.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
Unknown at this time
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment. We would not ever willingly conflict with the stipulations above.
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