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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA Checklist 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: [help] 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. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: [help] 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 1 of 11 05/21/2021 SPL-2021-0002 Revised - 8/6/2021 Reviewed by Emily Morgan, Project Planner TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY A. BACKGROUND [help] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help] 2. Name of applicant: [help] 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help] 4. Date checklist prepared: [help] 5. Agency requesting checklist: [help] 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help] 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help] 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help] 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. [help] 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [help] 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.) [help] 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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 2 of 11 Fidalgo Ridge FDV LLC Craig Bergfalk Managing member 4303 Marine Heights Way Anacortes WA 98221 (360)391-6010 04-26-2021 City Of Anacortes Summer 2021 the construction of 7 SFR and 2 Duplex with garages. None Clearing, Fill and grade permit, Land use permit, Encroachment Agreement, Right of way Permit None pending Fidalgo Ridge, 1.38 acres or 60,000 sq ft of land involves improvement to 300 lineal ft of city alley, improving of 363 ft of city street, adding sanitary sewer mains connecting into city sewer system with a storm water detention pond located on B Ave. with water quality bio swale to the North. Reconﬁgured 20 residential lots into 9 new R2A compliant lots for 7 SFR and 2 duplex lots. Also see complete narrative. T Tree Preservation Plan Possible stormwater permitting via Dept. of Ecology TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. [help] B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help] 1. Earth a. General description of the site [help] (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help] 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. [help] d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help] 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. [help] f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help] g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help] h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 3 of 11 2307 37th street, Anacortes WA 98221 SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 35, RANGE 1 EAST, W.M. LOTS 1 TO 20, BLOCK 34, KELLOGG’S & FORD TO ANACORTES, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON FLAT Bow Clallam Gravelly loam, sandy silt NO Excavation for road improvements, storm water detention pond, Storm water bio-swale for water quality, sanitary sewer mains with man holes, storm water inﬁltration system system, clearing for new required Bike/walking paths to comply with neighborhood connectivity requirements estimated area effected 16,000 sqft, imported material from Lakeside industries for road impovements. No the use of BMP will mitigate Erosion control fencing, straw ,straw waddles, construction road access. 4% 47% TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. [help] b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help] 3. Water a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. [help] 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. [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 4 of 11 None Dust control with straw , plastic, watering None No No No None No major impact to air quality. None TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help] 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runof f water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help] ____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 5 of 11 At this time the well on site is planned to be decommissioned. None anticipated, we will use a concrete wash out area, and a construction road for access. Not anticipated Use of BMP’s such as erosion control fencing, straw, plastic, straw waddles. X X X X None the current septic system will be removed. Storm water from one SFR and one duplex will be diverted into a detention pond. Storm water from six SFR and one Duplex will be diverted into an inﬁltration system. Storm water from driveways and new roads will be diverted to a detention pound and the discharged into a water quality bio-swale and transported to 37th street. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. 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: [help] 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. [help] c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 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. [help] b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 6 of 11 Alder, Fir, Hemlock trees and brush including black brier removed from right of way. Fir Alder Cedar trees and grass from building site. None known Landscaping will be completed as part of the individual lot improvements Creating a trail on B,C aves and 38th street that can be utilized by wildlife. none known Electricity and natural gas will will be used for primary heating with the option of Solar to provide some Electricity. No Cytisus scoparius, Polygonum x bohemicum, Rubus armeniacus, Rubus laciniatus, Deer, hawk, songbirds, hummingbirds. None known Not known TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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: [help] 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. [help] 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. 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. 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. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. [help] 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] 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. [help] 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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 7 of 11 Homes will comply with current energy codes. TText Natural Gas is in 37th street None known TNone known Not applicable Tempory Typical construction noise, from 7:00am to 7:00pm Text Text None Noise from city of Anacortes maintenance yard Text None planned TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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? [help] 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: c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: 9. Housing SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 8 of 11 Yes, a SFR then later a garage/shed. House (SFR), Garage, shed. No not aticapated. None R2A Not applicable R2A None 28 people based on US average. None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. [help] b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] 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? [help] b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help] b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] 12. Recreation a. W hat designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 9 of 11 Proposed 2 duplex units and 7 SFR. Mid-range income residences. One SFR will be replaced, its Mid-range income residence. None Max height allowed in R2A is 35 ft, the exterior siding will mostly be of cement board. None Follow city ordinance to comply with front aesthetic. Typical glare from streets, windows, roofs, gutters, siding. Not anticipated. Glare from city of Anacortes maintenance building metal siding and rooﬁng. Use trees and low growing plants to reduce glare from and to project. The Anacortes Forest Lands are 500 ft to the West and will be access able through trails. The Anacortes swimming pool is located about 1 mile to the North East. The Tommy Thompson trail is located approximately 1.5 miles to the East. None None TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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 located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] 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. 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. [help] 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? [help] c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] 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). [help] e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 10 of 11 A SFR with no historic value. None known. None None 37th street access will be from B- ave and C- ave. (see plot plan for more detailed info.) New roads Fidalgo Ridge Lane, B Ave, and C Ave. New bike trails on 38th Ave B Ave, and C Ave. These will be for public use and dedicated to the city of Anacortes. R2A requires a min of two off-street parking per SFR. This site is not served by public transportation. The closes bus stop is about 1.5 miles to the East on R Ave. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR No AGENCY USE ONLY 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?jhelpl 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. None h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 'help' Establish Bike paths to neighboring streets. 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. jhelpl None b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. jhelpl None 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: 'help' electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, 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. jhelpl C. SIGNATURE [HELM I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under laws of the State of Washington that 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 a decision. Signature: mil''' ./ Name of signee Craig Ber_ alk Position and Agency/Organization Managing Member Date Submitted: f''-- -- Z�-,e/ SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) City of Anacortes Updated May 2014 Page 11 of 11