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2010-01-27 HEX #10-001 Exhibit FEXHIBIT PAGEJ_OF .4k CITY Federal o. Way DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNrry DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 33325 8`h Avenue South PO Box 9718 Federal Way WA 98063-9718 253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609 w%vw.ei tyo€federalway.com ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 43.21C, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about our proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NON -PROJECT PROPOSALS Complete this checklist for non -project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." In addition, complete the Supplemental Sheet for Non -Project Actions. For non -project actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. RECEIVED JAN 2 2 2008 Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 1 of 18 k.-\NandoutsEnviTonm9 Cii t DS RAL WAY i-= PAGE_ - OF-4.- A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Norpoint Heights Subdivision 2. Name of applicant: Landmark Homes, Inc. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: PO Box 26116 Federal Way, WA 98093-3116 Contact - David Litowitz at 253-927-6116 4. Date checklist prepared: January 2008 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Federal Way 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Summer/fall 2008 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. There are no known sensitive areas on or around this site. 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. None known Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 2 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist EXHIBIT. PAGE_!!__OF�_... 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. From the City of Federal Way; SEPA, Preliminary Plat Approval From the City of Tacoma; Right -of -Way permit, Work Order 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. The project is subdividing 3.05 acres (after BLA is finalized with part of the property to the north) into 14 single family residential lots, constructing about 500 feet of residential roadway along with a cul-de-sac. Access will be off Norpoint Way within the City of Tacoma. A pedestrian pathway will be built from the end of the new road to 25th Ave. SW. Sewer and water will be installed to and though the site. There will be an on -site stormwater quality and quantity facility discharging to the City of Tacoma. 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. This project is located just off the new Norpoint Way NE built in northeast Tacoma a couple of years ago, at the curve to the west. It's in Sec. 25, T.21 N.,R3 E. WM. There is no address this parcel, but the address next door is 35210 27th Ave. SW Federal Way, 98023. Parcel number is 252103-9048. This parcel is currently in a BLA land use process at Federal Way with parcel 252103-9026. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. The site generally has between 0 and 14% grades over the site, sloping from east to west. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximetly 14% slope is the steepest on the site. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, mulch)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The Pierce County Soils Map indicates the on -site soils are Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. These soils are moderately well drained soils, classified as class "C" soils. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 3 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist C�.. .a'Eii�e 't_ �• PAGE OF -19 d. Are there -surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No signs of unstable soils in this area. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The preliminary estimated quantity of grading for the storm water pond and roadway is 4600 c.y. of cut and about 50 c.y. of fill. Most imported materials will be for the construction of the roadway. The materials will come from local gravel pits and asphalt plants. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion can occur with clearing and grading of the site. Erosion control will be developed using the City of Federal and KCSWDM guidelines during the final design phase of the project. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The overall site has about 3.05 acres. Of this, about 0.63 acres will be covered with a roadway, and about 1.29 ac. will be covered with buildings and driveways (4,000 sf x 14 lots) for a total of about 1.91 acres or 63% of the site could be covered with impervious surface. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. Follow the erosion control guidelines from Federal Way and KCSWDM. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, some dust and equipment emissions would be produced. After construction was finished, only automotive emissions would be produced. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Probably only auto emissions from the surrounding streets Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 4 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist t—z\ B� 4 PAGE-S-OF - - c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any_ There is no proposed measures to reduce emissions. 3. WATER a. Surface. 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. There is no water bodies on or around this site. 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. No 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 are proposed. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawals or diversions are proposed. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. There is no 100-year floodplains on or near this site. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 5 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist PAGEOE-ff _ 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 discharge of waste materials are proposed. b. Ground. 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The proposed stormwater facilities are a surface water detention/wetpond facility which is not proposed to infiltrate. 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 septic systems are proposed. Sewer will go to Lakehaven Utility District treatment plant. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater) 1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) 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 only runoff is from this site. Stormwater from this project, roads and homes will flow to an on -site detention/water quality facility. After detention and treatment, it will flow into the City of Tacoma conveyance system starting at the project. This system goes directly to an outlet at Commencement Bay. It appears this conveyance system was sized for this development. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 6 of 18 k:\Handouts\Envimnmental Checklist �� ) - 1 _F PAGE_7_GF d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any. The project proposes to provide a level 1 detention facility and a basic water quality facility, (wetpond) to mitigate any increase in runoff from the site. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site. X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs X grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plant: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other _ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? During the constructoin of the roadway and stormwater facilities, only a few larger trees will be removed along with underbrush, grasses and other small plant materials. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no know threatened or endangered species on or around this site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. A landscape buffer is required along Norpoint Way and around the stormwater facilties. Street trees are required along the new street and each new home will have some landscaping around it. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 7 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist 5. ANIMALS PAGE -I -OF J$_. a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. birds: hawk, heron, eagle ongbir s ther mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no known threatened or endangered species on or around this site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. There is no known migration route on or near this site. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. No proposed mitigation proposed. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The proposed new homes are expected to use electric and natural gas for heating, lights. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No reduced in any solar energy by adjacent properties is expected from this project. This project is generally lower than most surrounding properties. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 8 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist EXHIBIT-1-. PAGE__9__OF,Lr_ 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 proposed. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Any project that proposes to develope raw land could create an environmental hazard associated with heavy equipment, construction, or the development of residential homes. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are expected to be needed at this site. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. No measures proposed. b. Noise. 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Traffic would be the only item, but it should not be a major impact. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. There will be some short term construction type noise, land clearing, grading, utility installation, etc. Long term there should be minor traffic noise. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 9 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist PAGE OF -a_. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. No mitigation for noise is proposed except to follow the City of Federal requirements. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is currently vacant and after the BLA with the property to the north, will stay vacant. There is a power line running though the site but there is only one pole which is on the site. The surrounding properties are all developed with single family homes or larger apartment buildings. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. As noted above, there are no home or outbuildings on the existing site and after the BLA there will still be no structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? RS 5.0 and RS 7.2 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The northerly section is multi -family and the southerly section is single family high density. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 10 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist PAG E-a-®F 1 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 an environmentally critical area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? An estimated number would be 14 single family lots x 2.5 persons per lot = 35 people. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. None proposed 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. Since most of the surrounding land has the same use (single family homes) this project would be compatible. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. There are 14 single family lots proposed. They will probably be in the middle to upper income housing. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 11 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist E HIEiT PAG E 4; F _,JX b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No units will be eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. No mitigation measures are proposed for any housing impacts. 10. AE$THETICs a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Most of the single family homes are expected to be two story, generally around 25 to 30 feet high. Some could be at the maximum height which is 35 feet. The expected exterior building material may be a hardi plank type product. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? The existing residential homes to the east are about the same height or a little higher then this site, so there may be some change. Residents to the north, south and west are about the same elevations, but most views should not be impacted. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The proposed homes would be built similar or better than the surrounding homes, reducing any aesthetic impacts. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? There should be very little light or glare during construction, since construction times are limited to daylight hours. After construction only light from street lights, houses or occasional vehicles would be apparent. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 12 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The light or glare from the finished project is not expected to be a safety hazard or interfere with any views. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No off -site light or glare is expected to affect this project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. No mitigation is proposed to reduce or control light or glare. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Coronado Park is just north of the site and a small part if this park is along the north boundary. Madrona Trail, a designated open space is also just northwest of the site. The BPA trail and other parks are in the vicinity of the project. b. Would the proposed displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. The project proposes, at least in part, to "pay in lieu" of providing open space as mitigation to reduce or control impact to recreation facilities. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 13 of 18 k:U3andouts\Environmental Checklist PAGE__1Y_0F - 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, nation, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. There are no known historic or cultural areas located on or near this site. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. There are no landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, or cultural areas on or around this site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any. There is no proposed mitigation to reduce or control impacts. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The project proposes to construct a low volume residential street with a cul-de-sac near the end. This street will connect into a newly constructed Norpoint Way NE in the City of Tacoma. See Plans. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Pierce County Transit has route # 61 (Northeast Tacoma) which comes up Norpoint Way NE to 29th NE and turns either east or west. This is approximatly 1,000 feet south of this project. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Using two parking spaces per lot, there would be 14 x 2 = 28 parking spaces. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 14 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The proposal is to build a local residentail street with a cul-de-sac near the end. This road will connect to Norpoint Way NE within the City of Tacoma. Only minor changes to this road is expected, remove curb/gutter/sidewalk and replace with the new roadway. This new road will be a public road. e. Will the project 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? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. The proposal is for 14 single family lots. Using a industry standard of 10 trips per single family lot as a base; 10 x 14 = 140 estimated trips per day. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. Construct a new roadway per Federal Way Road standards. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. There will be an increase in public services for this project. This is a standard residential development which generally uses all public services, similar to all residential developments. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 15 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist EXHIBIT F PAGE�OF-16_. _ b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Construct the on -site road system and connect to the existing Norpoint Way NE street. 16. UTiLmEs a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: septic system, other b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. It appears the majority of the site will be within Tacoma Power Service Area, even though an overhead PSE power line goes though the site. Gas is expected to be available to the site. Water and sewer services will be supplied by Lakehaven Utility District. Refuse service comes from Waste Management. Telephone service comes from several providers in the area. 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: DATE SUBMITTED: ["'JJ K--t) T^ Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 16 of 18 k:\Ilandouts\Environmental Checklist PAGEJ_7_0F_ff-_ D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON -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 proposal, of the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, and if they are likely to 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? Any disturbance to native land could cause an increased discharge to water, emissions to air, production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or produce noise. This development, similar to most residential housing developments, will require the development of roads, utilities and new homes, which will require the use of power, gas for cars and other toxic or hazardous produces. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases: The project will be design, built and managed using current city, state and federal standards and guidelines. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The project will eventually remove most existing plants/vegetation from the site, which will be replaced with normal landscaping around residential homes. Any wildlife animals currently within the project area will be disturbed. Stormwater from the site will be directed to on -site water quantity and quality facilities which will help treat the new surface water from this development which discharges into Commencement Bay. This water treatment will help improve the water quality before it is discharged into the marine environment. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life: There are no proposals to protect or conserve plants or animals on the site and the proposed onsite stormwater facilities will help protect fish and marine environment. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy of natural resources? The project will likely use energy from natural resources for heating of the homes, operating vehicles, electrical usage and similar usages normally used in residential communities, all of which are depleting natural energy resources. Only a national commitment towards the development of renewable energy resources will change this depletion. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources: The homes will likely have all the new high efficiency appliances and built with regulated insulation requirements and high affect furnaces and water heaters, which all help to conserve energy. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 17 of 18 k:\Handouts\Environmental Checklist PAGE _ . .O F jt -- 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally critical 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? This project is a small parcel surrounded by single family developments and apartments. There is no environmentally critical areas on or near this site. The new residents moving into this new development could likely use or effect off -site environmental critical areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts: There are no proposals with this project to avoid impacts to off -site environmental critical areas. 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. N/A Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts: N/A 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public service and utilities? The project is a standard14 lot residential subdivision, which will have 14 new residents which will eventually increase demands on transportation, public services and utilities, similiar to most residential subdivisions. Proposed measures to reduce of respond to such demands: This project will pay many mitigation costs, impact fees, surcharges, system development fees along with many permit fees and finally the new residents will pay property taxes and other government fees for most if not all services. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. This project is expected to be design, built and managed based upon current laws and protections with no expected conflicts. Bulletin #050 — December 22, 2005 Page 18 of 18 kAl-landoutsEnvironmental Checklist