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2005, 12-20 REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 DNSs--.. riolane ,„SValley COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106; Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 • Fax: 509.921.1008 • citvhallna spokanevalley.org DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) FILE NUMBER: REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 Covey Glen (aka: 4th & Hodges) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Consolidated project permit application requesting: 1) rezone request from Urban Residential 3.5 (UR -3.5) to Urban Residential 7* (UR -7*) and 2) preliminary plat approval for sixteen (16) duplex division lots and two (2) single-family residential lots for a total of eighteen (18) lots. OWNER/APPLICANT: Brett Sullivan, Flagstone Development Group, Inc.; 16114 East Indiana, Ste. 205; Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE: Wayne Rogers, Storhaug Engineering; 510 East Third Avenue; Spokane, Washington 99202 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Parcel No. 55202.0177; addressed as 19419 East 4th Avenue; located between 2nd and 4th Avenue on the west side of Hodges Road, further located in the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington LEAD AGENCY: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, Planning Division DETERMINATION: The City of Spokane Valley adopted Ordinance No. 48, effective March 31, 2003, that implemented on an interim basis the Spokane Environmental Ordinance, effective November 19, 2002 and its provisions. The lead agency has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, if mitigated as stipulated below. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date issued (below). Comments must be received by this department no later than 5:00 p.m., January 6, 2006. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Greg McCormick, Planning Manager City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, Planning Division Valley Redwood Plaza, 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 PH: (509) 688-0023 / FX: (509) 921-1008 gmccormick@spokanevalley.org DATE ISSUED: December 20, 2005 SIGNATURE: STAFF CONTACT: Karen E. Kendall, Assistant Planner City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, Planning Division Valley Redwood Plaza, 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 PH: (509) 688-0172 / FX: (509) 921-1008 endall@spokanevalle org APPEAL: An appeal of this determination must be submitt•; to the Community Development Department within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. This appeal must be written and make specific factual objections to the City's threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Section 11.10.170 (Appeals) of the City's Environmental Ordinance, and the required fees pursuant to the City's adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to Section 11.10.170.3 of the City's Interim Environmental Ordinance, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination. Page 1 of 2 Copies of this DNS were mailed to: 1. Brett Sullivan, Flagstone Development Group 2. Wayne Rogers, Storhaug Engineering 3. City of Spokane Valley Public Works Department — Sandra Raskell 4. City of Spokane Valley Building Division 5. Washington State Department of Ecology (Spokane) 6. Spokane County Division of Utilities -Information Services 7. Spokane Regional Health District 8. Central Valley School District No. 356 9. Spokane County Fire District No. 1 10. Spokane Tribe of Indians 11. Avista Utilities 12. Qwest Page 2of2 Core` FValley COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106; Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ citvhallasookanevallev.ory LEAD AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REVIEW DATE: A. BACKGROUND December 23, 2005 1. PROJECT No: REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 Covey Glen (aka: 4th & Hodges) 2. DESCRIPTION: Consolidated project permit application requesting: 1) rezone request from Urban Residential 3.5 (UR -3.5) to Urban Residential 7* (UR -7*) and 2) preliminary plat approval for sixteen (16) duplex division lots and two (2) single-family residential lots for a total of eighteen (18) lots. 3. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Brett Sullivan, Flagstone Development Group, Inc.; 16114 East Indiana, Ste. 205; Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 4. APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE: Wayne Rogers, Storhaug Engineering; 510 East Third Avenue; Spokane, Washington 99202 5. LocATION: Parcel No. 55202.0177; addressed as 19419 East 4th Avenue; located between 2nd and 4d' Avenue on the west side of Hodges Road, further located in the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington City of Spokane Valley Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 (Parcel No. 55202.0177) December 23, 2005 Page 1 of 4 REVIEW OF SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS OF SECTION 14 OF PART A (BACKGROUND) FOR CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREA (CARA) / AQUIFER SENSITIVE AREA (ASA) The proposal lies within the Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA). The SEPA Checklist states stormwater from roads will be disposed through use of biofiltration swales and drywells. No concerns noted. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Italics indicate potential mitigation measures, if any. Bold indicates unresolved issues or additional information that must be addressed by the applicant prior to final approval, as indicated. 1. EARTH The SEPA Checklist states that the site is relatively flat with the steepest slope approximately five (5) percent. The Checklist states grading and filling will be utilized for roadwork, utility installation and building pads. Approximate amount to be moved totals 1,000 cubic yards. Staff notes as an advisory, if more than 1,000 gross cubic yards of dirt will be disturbed on site, an additional detailed SEPA Checklist may be required or additional information provided to supplement the existing environmental checklist. 2. AIR The SEPA Checklist states air impacts to the site may be associated with dust and construction equipment and upon completion the site is for residential dwelling with paved roads and landscaped areas. In addition the Checklist states dust control will conform to Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) requirements.. No concerns noted. 3. WATER Surface The SEPA Checklist states that the site is not located near a surface water body nor will there be any discharge to a surface water body. Staff notes the property is not located within a 100 -year floodplain pursuant to Community Panel No. 530174 0314 C of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) [Federal Emergency Management Agency, May 17, 1988). No concerns noted. Ground The Checklist does not specify groundwater to be withdrawn or discharged to groundwater. It states the site will be served by public sewer and water services. No concerns noted. Water Runoff The SEPA checklist states new stormwater runoff will be collected in drywells and swales and stormwater design will comply with the City of Spokane Valley standards. No concerns noted. 4. PLANTS The Checklist states the current vegetation consists of trees, shrubs and grass. The Checklist states some vegetation located around the existing residence will remain, while the rest of the landscaping will be cleared and replaced with landscape plants and materials. No concerns noted. City of Spokane Valley Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 (Parcel No. 55202.0177) December 23, 2005 Page 2 of 4 5. ANIMALS The Checklist states hawks, songbirds and small manunals were observed on the site. The Checklist references the proposal complying with the City of Spokane Valley landscaping and screening standards as measures to enhance and/or preserve wildlife. No concerns noted. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES Not applicable. 7A. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS Not applicable. 7B. NOISE Surrounding uses consist of residential to the north, south, west and east. The checklist states short term noise may be produced by the operation of excavation and construction equipment during daylight hours. Upon completion the project will generate residential noise levels conforming to adjacent residential noises. No concerns noted. 8. SHORELINE AND LAND USES The request is to rezone from UR -3.5 to UR -7• with preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 3.48 acres into eighteen (18) single-family residential lots. The current Comprehensive Plan designation is Low Density Residential, which is consistent with the rezone request. The site is currently has an existing residence intended to remain and detached structures proposed to be removed. No concerns noted. 9. HOUSING The SEPA Checklist specifies the proposal will provide seventeen (17) new middle-income residential units and the existing residence to remain. No concerns noted. 10. AESTHETICS Surrounding properties consist of single-family residences to the east, west, north and south.. Directly adjacent on the east side of Hodges Road and south of 4th Avenue are some vacant parcels. The Checklist states the lots will have residences which range from 1 to 2%z stories in height. Staff notes pursuant to Section 14.618.365 of the Interim Zoning Code, screening between a UR -3.5 and UR -7* zone is required. No concerns noted. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE The SEPA Checklist states light and/or glare will be associated with street lights consistent with residential development activities in the area. No concerns noted. 12. RECREATION The SEPA checklist states there are no existing recreational areas. Staff notes Sullivan Park and Centennial Trial are located approximately a two and one half (21/2) mile northwest of the site. No concems noted. City of Spokane Valley Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 (Parcel No. 55202.0177) December 23, 2005 Page 3 of 4 13. CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Checklist specifies that there are no known historical and cultural resources at the subject's property. Pursuant to RCW 27.53.060, on the private and public lands of this state it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or any agency or institution of the state or a political subdivision thereof to knowingly remove, alter, dig into, or excavate by use of any mechanical, hydraulic, or other means, or to damage, deface, or destroy any historic or prehistoric archaeological resource or site, or remove any archaeological object from such site, except for Indian graves or cairns, or any glyptic or painted record of any tribe or peoples, or historic graves as defined in chapter 68.05 RCW, disturbances of which shall be a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW, without having obtained a written permit from the Director of the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for such activities. Upon any discovery of potential or known archaeological resources at the subject properties prior to or during future on-site construction, the developer, contractor, and/or any other parties involved in construction shall immediately cease all on-site construction, shall act to protect the potential or known historical and cultural resources area from outside intrusion, and shall notify, within a maximum period of twenty -fours from the time of discovery, the City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department of said discovery. 14. TRANSPORTATION The City of Spokane Valley's Development Engineering Division state traffic concurrency has been met. The Checklist states public roads will be established to serve the proposed lots. No concems noted. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES Spokane County Fire District No. 1 is the fire protection service provider for the City of Spokane Valley, and the police service provider is the City of Spokane Valley. The Spokane Transit Authority provides public transit service within the City of Spokane Valley. The subject's property is located within the boundaries of the Central Valley School District No. 356. No concerns noted. 16. UTILITIES The subject's property is located within the service boundaries of Spokane County Division of Utilities and Consolidated Irrigation District No. 9. Other utilities such as electricity, telephone and garbage are to be provided by franchise utility providers in conformance with applicable City standards and requirements. No concerns noted. City of Spokane Valley Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) REZ-17-05/SUB-11-05 (Parcel No. 55202.0177) December 23, 2005 Page 4 of 4 RECEIVED JUN 272005 SPOKANE VALLEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST SPOKANE ENVIRONMENTAL ORDINANCE SECTION 11.10.230[1] 1 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAC 197-11-960 Spokane Environmental Ordinance Section 11.10.230(1) PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, 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 impact 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 your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts or 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 really 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 the 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 (part D). 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. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pate 2 of 21 i Evaluation For Agency Use Only A. BACKGROUND FmE/PROJECTNo. 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 4`" and Hodges Preliminary Plat and Rezone 2. Name of applicant: Flagstone Development Group/Brett Sullivan 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 3004 N. Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. Phone: 509-624-4598 4. Date checklist prepared: 5/12/05 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Spokane Valley 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Spring 2006 A. BACKGROUND (continued): 7. a. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, explain. No future addtions are proposed. b. Do you own or have options on land nearby or adjacent to this proposal? 0 Yes ® No If yes, explain. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None known at this time. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, explain. SEPA Review, building permits and any other applicable agency requirements. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA review process , building permits and any other applicable agency approvals. A. BACKGROUND (continued): 11. Give a 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. This proposal will include 18 single familY residential units that will both be attached and detached. The project will have public roads and drainage facilities. 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 application related to this checklist. The proposal is located northwest of the intersection of 4th" Avenue and Hodges. See included plans for legal description and vicinity map. 13. Does the proposed action lie within the Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA)? The General Sewer Service Area? The Priority Sewer Service Area? The City of Spokane? (See: Spokane County's ASA Overlay zone Atlas for boundaries). The project is within the ASA, the GSSA, the PSSA, and inside the city limits of the City of Spokane Valley. 14. The following questions supplement Part A. a. Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) / Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA). (1) Describe any systems, other than those designed for the disposal of sanitary waste; installed for the purpose of discharging fluids below the ground surface (includes systems such as those for the disposal of Stormwater or drainage from floor drains). Describe the type of system, the amount of material to be disposed of through the system and the types of material likely to be disposed of (including materials which may enter the system inadvertently through spills or as a result of firefighting activities). Stormwater from roads will disposed through use of biofiltration swales and drywells. (2) Will any chemicals (especially organic solvents or petroleum fuels) be stored in aboveground or underground storage tanks? If so, what types and quantities of material will be stored? No. This is a residential project. (3) What protective measures will be taken to insure that leaks or spills of any chemicals stored or used on site will not be allowed to percolate to groundwater? This includes measures to keep chemicals out of disposal systems. None. This is a residential project. (4) Will any chemicals be stored, handled or used on the site in a location where a spill or leak will drain to surface or groundwater or to a Stormwater disposal system discharging to surface or groundwater? No. This is a residential project. Snokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pace 4 of 21 b. Stormwater (1) What are the depths on the site to groundwater and to bedrock (if known)? The project area contains deep gravel soils typical of the floor of the Spokane Valley with 40 to 80 feet to groundwater. (2) Will Stormwater be discharged! into the ground? If so, describe any potential impacts. Stormwater will be conveyed from road surfaces to swales and drywells. Proposal will comply with City of Spokane Valley stormwater reguiremen4 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle ong): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: The development ar a has afiat topography. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (ap roximate percent slope)? The project probably has, a maximum sloe of 5%. 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 prime farmland. Soil are listed as GgA Garrison gravelly loam 0-5% slopes. There is no prime farmland on this site. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Page 5 of 21 There are no known unstable soils located on the site. No erodable soils are indicated on the City of Spokane Valley Geohazards maps. e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading and filling will be utilized for roadwork utility installation and building pads. Approximately 1,000 cubic yards will be moved on the site to accommodate street and utility construction. Grading will be conducted to balance cut and fill. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? ® Yes 9 No If so, generally describe. Yes. Vegation will be removed, drainage facilities will be constructed, roads will be constructed, and homes sites will be constructed. An erosion contol plan conforming to applicable requirements accompanies this submittal B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 16-20% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: An erosion control plan will be submitted that complies with Spokane Valley standards. 2. AIR a. What type 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 will be produced from equipment operation and soil disturbance. Thefinal use of the project area is for residential housing with paved and landscaped surfaces. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Page 6 of 21 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissio or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No offsite emissions are known to exist tl nt will affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Will conform to the erosion control plan submitted by Storhaug Engineering, and comply with Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority requirements for dust control during construction. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): 3. WATER a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in t4e immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwati r, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no surface waterbodies in the 'immediate vicinity of this proposal. 2) Will the project require any work over, , or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? ❑ Yes ® No If es, please describe and attach available plans. No work will occur over, in or within 2001feet of any surface water body. 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. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? 9 Yes ® No Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Snokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Paste 7 of 21 No surface water withdrawals or diversions are proposed for this site. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No If so, note location on the site plan. The site is not located within a 100 year floodplain. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): 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. This is a residential project. b. Ground: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The completed project will be served by public water and public sewer from Spokane County. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sanitary waste treatment facility. Describe the general size of the system, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of persons the system(s) is expected to serve. The completed project will be served by the City of Spokane sewer system. The project will include 18 single family homes. Sookane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pane 8 of 21 L' kik 3) Describe any systems, other than those iesigned for the disposal of sanitary waste, installed for the purpose of discharging flu ds below the ground surface (including systems such as those for the disposal of storm waMr or drainage from floor drains). Describe the type of system, the amount of material to b disposed of through the system and the types of I materials likely to be disposed of (including materials which may enter the system inadvertently through spills or as a result o1j fire fighting activities). This is a residental development. Stormwater will be conveyed from roads to swales and drywells. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Contin I : 4) Will any chemicals (especially organic 4olvents or etroleum fuels) be stored in above- ground or underground storage tanks? m Yes �No If so, what types and quantities of materials will be stored? I This is a residential project 5) What protective measures will be taken to ensure that leaks or spills of any chemicals stored or used on site will not be allowed to percolate to groundwater (this includes measures to keep chemicts out of disposal systems described in 3b(2) and 3b(3)? None. This is a residential project served by public water and public sewer. c. Water Runoff (including storm water) 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, descibe. Stormwater will be conveyed from roads tp swales and drywells. Stormwater will not flow into other waters. Stormwater design will compy with City of Spokane Valley stormwater requirements. 2) Will any chemicals be stored, handled or red on the site in a location where a spill or leak will drain to surface or groundwater or to a storm water disposal system discharging to surface or groundwater? Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pane9of21 No. This is a residential project served by public water and public sewer. 3) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? n Yes ® No If so, generally describe. This is a residential project served by public water and public sewer. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any (if the proposed action lies within the Aquifer Sensitive Area be especially clear on explanations relating to facilities concerning Sections 3b(4), 3b(5), and 3c(2) of this checklist). Comply with City of Spokane Valley stormwater requirements. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: ® deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ® evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ® shrubs ►1 grass ❑ pasture ❑ crop or grain ❑ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other O water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ❑ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Existing vegetation including pine trees, deciduous vegetation, and upland grasses will be replaced by landscaped areas created by residential development. Except for some select trees and vegetation around the existing residence, most of the vegetation from the site will be removed and replaced with landscape plants and materials. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pane 10 of 21 None are known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Proposal will comply with City of Spolcane Valley landscape and screening requirements. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continue): 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or nerfr the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, otl-er: Hawk and songbirds mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Small mammals fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered specie known to be on or near the site. None are known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? ❑ es ® No If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: See 4(d) above. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, naturalg4, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy nds? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Page 11 of 21 Gasoline and diesel will be used for the operation of excavation equipment and the installation offacilities. Future residential development will use electricity and natural gas for lighting and space heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. The grading does not affect the solar energy use potential of adjacent properties. Future residential activities will be confined to one and two story structures with allowances made for existing topography. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): 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: Construction activities on the site will use gasoline and diesel to accomplish the grading of the site and installation of utilities. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and ex losion, ill, or hazardous waste, which could occur as a result of this proposal? Yes No If so, describe. During the construction phases of the project, earthmoving and construction equipment will use gasoline and diesel fuel for operator. The completed project will be residential with very little potential to create environmental health hazards. New buildings will be constructed to applicable energy codes. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None, the site is within the City of Spokane Valley with fire protection and paramedic services readily available. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. Construction equipment will be operated per industrial safety standards. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Page 12 of 21 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Typical traffic noise will come from adja ent streets 2) What types and levels of noise would beicreated by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (forexample: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would' come from the site. Short term noise will be produced by the 'operation of excavation and construction equipment during daylight hours. The co%ipleted project will be residential with noise levels conforming to adjacent residentialiareas. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): 3) Proposed measure to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Constuction activities will be confined to daytime shift hours. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The properties are in transition from vacant to infill residential development. Surrounding land uses are residential in nature. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? Iso, describe. Yes, Site has been used for pasture. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site has a residence with storage and l barn structures. Snokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pae 13 of 21 d. Will any structures be demolished? ® Yes 0 No If so, which? Barn. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? UR -3.5, low density residential categories. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): £ What is the current Comprehensive Plan designation of the site? Low Density Residential 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 sensitive" area? ❑ Yes N No If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 40-50 people will live in the development. J• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pane 14 of 21 None 1. Proposed measures to ensure the propos4l is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Development of the area will conform to applicable zoning and building codes and policies contained in the low density residential category of the Comprehensive Plan. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continue): 9. HouSIlVG 1 a. Approximately how many units would b4 provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle or low-income housing. Approximately 17 single family attached and 1 existing single family detached units will be constructed for the development. Moot housing is projected at middle income. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No units are proposed to be eliminated c. Proposed measures to reduce or control lousing impacts, if any: Construction of new homesites will proce d as market demands warrant. Currently there is more demand than supply for new hom s in this area. 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building maferial(s) proposed? Homes will be 1 to 2 1/2 stories in height., Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist 1 Page 15 of 21 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. This is a residential housing project and the grading of the site is necessary to accommodate drainage, future streets, andfuture building sites. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Construction will conform to applicable codes and requirements. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Construction activities will occur during daylight shills. The completed residential projects will use lighting standards and street lighting conforming to existing residential development activities in the area. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. This is a residential project. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No offsite glare is anticipated to impact the site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. This is a residential project with construction activities sufficient to install infrastructure and construct homes. 12. RECREATION Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pare 16 01.21 a. What designated and informal recreatior vicinity? None al opportunities are in the immediate b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. The site has no existing recreational es. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Coa80uetl): c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None proposed. Project will comply with City of Spokane Valley requirements. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers, known to be on orinext to the site? ❑ Yes ® No If so, generally describe. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural importance known to be on orllnext to the site. None are known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control iMpacts, if any: If artifacts are discovered during excavation, historic preservation officials will be notified. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Page 17 of21 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 site will be access from Hodges Rd. The development will provide 36 foot wide public street dedications with connection potential to the west for future developments. Cul-de-sac easements will be provided until future connections are established. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The site is within the Spokane Transit benefit area with service available at Barker and Appleway, approximately 2 miles to the northwest. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued): c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?. Residential development will require at least 2 off-street car spaces per single family home. 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). Public roads will be established to serve the proposed development. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? ❑ Yes No If so, generally describe. This is a residential project. £ How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. The PUD development will generate approximately 170 additonal vehicular trips per day primarily on Hodges Rd. A.M. Peak 18-19 trips. P.M. Peak: 17-18 trips. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pave 18 of 21 g. Proposed measures to reduce or control tlransportation impacts, if any: Comply with applicable City of Spokane Valley transportation standards. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased treed for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? ® Yes ❑ No If so, generally describe. The construction phase of the project wItll not increase the need for public services except for planning engineering and bujlding services from the City of Spokane Valley. The completed homes will create increnijental demands for fire and police protection, health care, schools, and recreation facilities. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Continued)' b. Proposed measures to reduce or control 4irect impacts on public services, if any. The City of Spokane Valley charges fees for review services and building permits. The development of future homes creates additional tax revenue that off -sets increased demands for services and schools. 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the Ate: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic pystem, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed fot the project, the utility providing the service and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Utilities are available to the project ares and will be extended to building sites as the area is developed. Utilities serving the to include Spokane County for sewer, Consolidated Irrigation #9 for water, Avesta for natural gas and electricity, Qwest for telephone, and Comcast for cable TV Refuse service is available from a local provider. Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pace 19 of 21 C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, swear under the penalty of perjury that the above responses are made truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that, should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part, the agency may withdraw any determination of non -significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist. Date: crus (s 20&0 Proponent: &trg1L c4 (Pleasel/type or print) Address: iC/46 .7 ,A-- /40 S&f6 City, State, Zip: Phone: Qc4z-50 2 - Proponent: Person completing the form: Phone: Date: Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pave 20 of 21 FOR STAFF USE ONLY Staff Member(s) Reviewing Checklist: Based on this staff review of the environmenta checklist and other pertinent information, the staff: A. Concludes that there are no probable significant adverse impacts and recommends a determination of nonsignificance (DNS). B. Concludes that probable significant adverse environmental impacts do exist for the current proposal and recommends a mitigated determination of nonsignificance with conditions (MDNS). C. Concludes that there are probaIle significant adverse environmental impacts and recommends a determination of significancel(DS). REFER TO FEE SCHEDULE FOR FILING FEE Spokane Environmental Ordinance Checklist Pace 21 of 21