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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.
The checklist questions apply to all parts ofyour 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
Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Henry -Moore Reasonable Use (Single Family)
2. Name of applicant:
Michelle Henry
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
35001 NE 147th Ave, Yacolt, WA 98675
360-281-8195
4. Date checklist prepared:
December 27, 2020
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way
Department of Community Development
33325 8`h Avenue South
Federal Way. WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607: Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalwU.com
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction of one single family home starting in
spring 2021.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
The existing private gravel driveway will be paved
to meet driveway standards.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
Stormwater Preliminary TIR
Critical Areas Report
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
10. List any government approvals or pen -nits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Land Use Approval (reasonable use)
Building Permit
Sewer Connection Permit
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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 project description.)
The 0.84 ac lot was previously occupied and cleared where there was once a house and mobile home.
There is a creek through the middle, wetland to the north. The lot is fully encumbered by buffers. The
proposal is for a new single family home in the buffer with a sewer line to be bored under the creek.
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.
Site Address: 33305 43rd Ave SW, Federal Way
Parcel: 103142-9043
SEE ATTACHED SITE IMPROVEMENT MAP
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
Generally flat and slightly rolling with one steep slope in the SW corner.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
20% at the SW edge of the property.
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.
Gravelly clay loam on top of consolidated till.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None.
Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any
filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Area of disturbance= 3,250 SF. Grading to widen existing gravel road will
result in 37 CY of cut materials, no fill. Foundations will be stepped to
minimize additional grading.
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, during earthwork for construction. Erosion control measures will be in
place to prevent any discharge of sediment from the 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)?
Yes, during earthwork for construction.
Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Erosion control measures and monitoring the site during construction to
prevent any sediment discharge.
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.
During construction, dust could be emitted.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Dust control during construction to contain dust on site.
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.
Joes Creek runs through the site and there is a wetland on the north
portion.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes, construction will occur in the 165' buffer of the creek and wetland. No
construction will occur in the creek or in the wetland.
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.
No fill material anticipated.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known.
No.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No.
b. Ground Water:
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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2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals... ; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to
be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
None.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If
so, describe.
Driveway and roof areas will create runoff which will be diverted to naturally vegetated
flow paths for flow control and water quality.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No.
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:
BMPs for creating naturally vegetated flow paths will reduce any impacts of
runoff from the proposed surfaces.
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4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
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V deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
V evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
_pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Areas to be disturbed are mostly gravel and grass. A few alders, vine
maple, and shrubs will need to be removed to widen the driveway.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
The site will be enhanced with some new plantings, native plants for the
majority of the site. Natural areas on over half the site will be retained.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None.
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:
Songbirds have been observed.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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Yes, the site is within the Pacific Flyway which covers the entire west coast.
No adverse impacts to migrating birds are anticipated.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Protect existing water ways, conservation of trees, tree protection, new
plantings.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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.
Power to be supplied by PSE.
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:
Energy conservation will be included with residential construction.
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.
The site falls within 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.
None.
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.
Fuel for equipment operation during construction.
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4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
The contractor shall comply with all local ordinances and environmental
regulations.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
None.
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.
Typical construction noises during building will occur during regular daytime
hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction will be limited and not allowed outside regular daytime hours.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site is surround on three sides by residential and to the north is a large
open space containing a vast wetland. The proposal will not affect any
current land 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?
Records indicate the site contained 2 different homesteads over the course
of the last 55 years, not set aside for forestry or agricultural purposes.
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.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
Remnants of a concrete foundation from the original homestead built in
1960's, remnants in another location of a wood structure, the steel
undercarriage of a mobile home, and an outdoor brick fireplace.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures of significance will be demolished. The steel undercarriage
will be hauled off for recycling.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RS15.0 Low Denisty Residential - 1 Unit/15,000 SF Lot
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
RS15.0 Low Denisty Residential - 1 Unit/15,000 SF Lot
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
Yes, the site contains a creek and a wetland.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Average Family - 2.5 people
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
The project provides housing and does not displace anyone.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Following the City of Federal Way land use processes for approval.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
The project does not pose any impact to agricultural or forest lands.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
The project proposes a medium income housing unit.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or
low-income housing.
None. Previous housing units on the site had already been removed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
The project does not pose any adverse impacts to housing.
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?
Proposed houses will be two story, less than 30-ft tall. Most of the
surrounding houses are two story.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The project sits in a basin surrounded by houses and will not obstruct
anyones view than that of the project site itself.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
New house construction to blend in with trees and untouched natural areas.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
The typical light glare of a single family home is expected.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Walking paths through the neighboring open spaces and natural areas.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The proposed project will not block access to these areas.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed
in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe.
No.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This
may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of
cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to
identify such resources.
None found.
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.
Land records indicate the property has been occupied with typical single
family residences which were constructed in the 1960's and early 1990's.
These structures arEjor)e.
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.
No adverse impacts.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The project takes public access off of Hoyt Road to 43rd Avenue SW, which
is a private roadway.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Yes.
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed projector non -project proposal have?
How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The new home will have a 2-car garage for parking.
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).
An existing private road serves the site. No new public roads are included
with the project.
e. Will the projector 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 projector proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be
trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were
used to make these estimates?
The project site previously contained a residence and generates no new net
trips.
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.
li. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The project does not pose any traffic impacts.
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.
Due to limited access to the sites by fire apparatus vehicles the proposed
new residential construction will have fire sprinklers.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity natural gas, water, efuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer septic system,
other
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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.
Extension of a private sewer to Lakehaven's Sewer adjacent to the west
boundary. Water services are in Hoyt Road from Tacoma Water.
Power exists on power poles overhead on the site.
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: r t
Name of Signee: Michelle Henry, PE
Position and Agency/Organization: Civil Engineer/P & M Develogment LLC
Date Submitted: 1/4/2021
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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?
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:
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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 existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment.
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