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23194-F-SEPA-YELM-2024-08-211 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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 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 your 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 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. 2 | P a g e Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). The lead agency may exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysi s of the proposal. For nonproject 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. A. Background [Help] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Yelm Solar 2. Name of applicant: Convergent Energy & Power 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Will Curry, 248-794-4379 7 Times Square Tower STE 3504 New York, NY 10036 Contact Person: Cheryl Ebsworth, 425-251-6222 18215 72nd Ave South, Kent, WA, 98032 4. Date checklist prepared: 08/21/2024 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Approvals Summer/Fall of 2024, construction to immediately follow. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The BESS portion of the site may expand overtime, based on demand, for future additions or expansion. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Memo by ESNW dated 8/8/24 3 | P a g e Conceptual Site Plan by Barghausen Consulting Engineers dated 8/21/24 Stormwater Site Plan by Barghausen Consulting Engineers dated 8/21/24 Landscape Plan by Bradley Design Group dated August 20, 2024 Arborist Report by Sound Urban Forestry dated August 15, 2024 Gopher Absence Report by Land Services North West dated July 10,2024 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 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The following governmental permits are anticipated to be required, however all permits required in order to complete the described project will be obtained. City of Yelm: Administrative Site Plan Site Development including clearing & grading and approval of storm facilities and utility connections. Forest Practice Permit as required Foundation Permit Mechanical Permit Retaining Walls as required Well Irrigation and Decommissioning Frontage improvements as required Department of Ecology: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Permit Department of Labor and Industries: Electrical Permit 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposal is to construct a lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) including two (2) transformers and two (2) Power Conversion Systems (PCS). The Convergence BESS is a utility - grade energy storage system capable of supplementing the existing power grid and will be connected to Puget Sound Energy local grid via an approximately 320-foot overhead line spanning two (2) new poles to the Point of Interconnection (POI). The BESS is proposed to cover a footprint of approximately 25,000 square feet. Th is site will include 1 megawatt of solar panels and the existing uses on site will remain. No sewer connection or fire service line to the site is required. The batteries will be contained in cabinets. Water is currently provided by a private well. Irrigation from the well is proposed and an additional well on site will be decommissioned. Access to the facility is proposed from a driveway on Railway Road SE. 4 | P a g e 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. The site is located at 16220 Railway Rd SE, Yelm WA 98597. Parcel No. 64300700600 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [Help] 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other...... The site is generally flat, sloping down to the west. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The Thurston County GIS contours of the site depict the steepest slope on site at approximately 4% slope. 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. The Thurston County GIS shows the site soils as Spanaway gravelly Sandy Loam, 0-3% and 3-15% slope. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity 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. Grading is proposed in order to develop the site. All grading plans will be reviewed and approved by the City prior to any earthwork. These estimates could change based on City review, and project design. The approximate cut is 1,400 cubic yards and the approximate fill is 80 cubic yards. Site changes could alter these estimates. The source of fill will be from an approved location, as needed. The applicant intends to balance earthwork to the greatest extent feasible. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. 5 | P a g e Site soils would be susceptible to some erosion with exposed during construction. However, implementation and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMP’S) for erosion prevention and sediment control pursuant to City of Yelm regulations, will adequately mitigate the erosion potential for the redeveloping portion of this site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 10% percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after completion. This area includes the proposed internal access, driveways and existing building surfaces within the site boundary. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: On site grading will be reviewed and permitted by City of Yelm prior to any earthwork. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) BMP’s will be implemented during site construction. The TESC measures will remain in place from initial clearing and grading activities until the site is stabilized and with City approval. TESC BMP’s will be used as necessary. 2. Air [Help] a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During Construction: Dust and exhaust from vehicles and construction machinery and equipment. Completed Project: Limited emissions from vehicles as a result of checking and maintaining the site. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Emissions from the neighboring residential uses, railroad, and vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways exist; however, these are not expected to impact the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All construction equipment will be in proper working order and within compliance of the State regulations regarding vehicle emissions. In accordance with City standards, the site will be watered, and the streets will be cleaned, as necessary, to reduce dust emissions during construction. Emissions from personally owned motor vehicles is regulated by the State. HVAC and similar residential equipment operate under manufacturer’s warranty within the applicable allowance for air emissions, as regulated by other agencies. 3. Water [Help] 6 | P a g e 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. None Known 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 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes, portions of the site lie within a 100-year flood plain see FEMA panel 53067C0353F. See site plan. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground 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. The site is currently served by private wells. The proposed facility will not require a fire service water line and new water service is therefore not proposed. The landscaping will be irrigated by the private well and an additional well on site will be decommissioned with the Thurston County Health Department. 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 7 | P a g e animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. No waste material will be discharged into the ground from this proposal. 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 primary source of runoff will be from the proposed gravel road, and gravel equipment pads. The proposed stormwater conveyance system will be designed to sheet flow the stormwater runoff from within the project limits, to the proposed stormwater facilities. Runoff from the proposed development will infiltrate into the native soil to maintain natural drainage patterns. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste materials could enter ground and surface waters, generally as a result of automotive/machinery/equipment fluid leaks during site work, ultimate project maintenance and landscaping. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, the site is proposed to mimic existing drainage patterns. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) best management practiced (BMP’s) will be applied as necessary throughout construction of the site work. Storm facilities will be designed to comply with the City Stormwater Manual, removing sediments and pollutants in order to protect water quality. All disturbed areas will be stabilized by land cover. 4. Plants [Help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: X Deciduous tree: Alder, maple, aspen, other: Hawthorn, Locust, Poplar, Cherry X Evergreen tree: Fir, cedar, pine, other: Madrone X Shrubs X Grass — Pasture — Crop or grain — Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. — Wet soil plants: Cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other — Water plants: Water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other 8 | P a g e — Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Trees and shrubs will be removed as necessary for the proposed facilities and necessary site improvements. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Known d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping is proposed to screen the proposed use from Railway Road SE which enhances the vegetation on the site. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None Known 5. Animals [Help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: Birds: Hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Field Fish: Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Known, see Gopher absence study by Land Services North West c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. This site, like all of Western Washington, is located within the Pacific Flyway migration route for birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: No adverse impact to wildlife is anticipated so no mitigation is proposed. It is noted that the landscaping provided on site will be available to wildlife. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None Known. 6. Energy and natural resources [Help] 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. 9 | P a g e The completed project will use solar and electricity to meet its energy needs and to supplement the energy grid. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No, given the location and height of proposed facilities the on-site proposed solar panels and BESS system will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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: The facility is designed and constructed in conformance with City and International Building Codes. Applicable energy conservation features required by the City and State codes will be met. The BESS project provides enhanced grid management and reliability that can provide overall savings. The instantaneous response as compared to a slower ramping rate of a traditional gas-fired generation source and can provide response repeatedly in all hou rs reducing the total amount of reserve power needed to manage the grid effectively, providing savings and reliability benefits. 7. Environmental health [Help] 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. The project is not anticipated to result in any environmental health hazards. The risk of fire or explosion is unlikely. Systems and system components comply with all the latest applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards, including UL 1741 (inverter-based generation) and UL 9540 (ESS). Systems are also designed and built to comply with NFPA 855 and NFPA 68. All systems are remote monitored with the ability to shut down the systems remotely. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 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. During construction, chemicals associated with construction equipment would be present. The BESS project will use lithium-ion batteries stored inside cabinets. 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. During construction typical materials for construction including oil, petroleum or grease may be used and stored on-site and properly disposed of in accordance with the required stormwater pollution prevention plan. 10 | P a g e 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency service needs are anticipated. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: All construction will be in accordance with applicable laws including OSHA safety regulations for machinery and proper storage, care, and handling of any hazardous materials during construction. A pollution and spill prevention plan will be implemented by the contractor for the construction phase of the project. The BESS project will include an emergency response plan (ERP), parking spaces dedicated for operation and maintenance personnel that can be repurposed for emergency and fire personnel if needed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise exists from traffic along Railway Rd SE, PSE substation, existing rail line, residential uses and industrial uses; however, these are not anticipated to affect the project. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. On a short-term basis, noise from construction equipment would be present from approximately 7 am to 6 pm daily. On a long-term basis, noise from vehicular traffic to and from the site would be present intermittently for operations and maintenance access. The Solar and BESS equipment is anticipated to meet noise requirements at the property line. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction equipment will comply with noise ordinance requirements. The use of perimeter landscaping, along with facility placement and location by the PSE substation reduce noise impacts generated by the completed development. 8. Land and shoreline use [Help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The current use of the site is R-6 zone residential. North: The current use is I, Industrial zoned rail and use. West: Rhoton Rd NW and C-2 zoned commercial use. South: Railway Rd SE and residential uses. East: R-6 zoned utility use. 11 | P a g e Adherence with the R-6 zone and development standards will ensure compatibility with surrounding area. This project supports the existing adjacent utility use. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? The site has not been used as working farm or forest land to our knowledge. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No the project will not affect or be affected by any surrounding working farm or forest land. c. Describe any structures on the site. A residential home and outbuildings exist on site, the build date is listed as 1920 and effective build date of 1979. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No structures will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-6 Moderate Density Residential f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? R-6 Moderate Density Residential g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not Applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Yes, portions of the site are within a 100 year flood zone and critical aquifer recharge area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The existing residential home will remain. The Solar and BESS use will have periodic maintenance visits by 1-2 employees, as needed. 12 | P a g e j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: No adverse displacement impact is anticipated so no mitigation measure is proposed. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: As a permitted use, the project will meet the zoning development standards which ensure compatibility with existing and projected land uses. All plans will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to assure compliance with these, or approved alternative, standards. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: No adverse impact is anticipated so no mitigation measure is proposed. 9. Housing [Help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A 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 adverse impact is anticipated to housing, so no mitigation measure is proposed. 10. Aesthetics [Help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The tallest point of the proposed facilities will be approximately 10 feet. The BESS use will include battery containers approximately 10 feet in height , the solar panels are 3-5 feet high. Exterior containers will be metal. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No protected views or view corridors are altered or obstructed by the proposed project. The territorial view of the project site will be altered by the new construction. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Adherence to zoning standards as well as meeting the required landscaping of the City of Yelm 13 | P a g e will reduce and control potential aesthetic impacts from the proposed development. 14 | P a g e 11. Light and glare [Help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Glare from existing residential windows and solar panels would be present during day light hours. Light and glare from vehicular traffic to and from the site and from light poles and lighting could be present during evening hours for security purposes. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? It is not anticipated that light or glare created by the proposed development would be a safety hazard. c. What existing offsite sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Light from vehicular traffic along Railway Rd SE and Rhoton Rd NW could be present but would not be anticipated to affect the project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Lighting will be shielded and directed towards the site. The use of on-site landscaping will also reduce, and control light or potential glare from the proposed development. 12. Recreation [Help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? No recreational opportunities are located in the immediate vicinity of the site b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No recreational uses will be displaced. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No adverse impact to recreation opportunities is anticipated so no mitigation is proposed. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [Help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. Registers: According to the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records 15 | P a g e Data (WISAARD) there are no listed places or objects on or adjacent to the site. No structure on site or adjacent to the site is listed on any national or state preservation registers. National/State Eligibility: The site structure as well as the Northern Pacific Railroad have been inventoried. The site structure eligibility has not been determined and the railway has been determined not eligible. Further, it is possible that properties in the vicinity built more than 50 years ago could become eligible. 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. No known landmarks, features or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation in anticipated on site or in the near vicinity. 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. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is Washington State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. They provide an online search for registered and inventoried properties, known as WISAARD. WISAARD was reviewed for this checklist. 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. As no impact is anticipated there are no measures proposed to reduce or control impacts. However, protocols for inadvertent discoveries will be followed. 14. Transportation [Help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is served by Railway Rd SE. The nearest highway is Yelm Ave W/Yelm, Ave E SR 510/SR 507. 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? Yelm is served by intercity transit. There is no bus stop adjacent to the site, the nearest stop is approximately 1.8 miles at Yelm Ave and 3rd. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal 16 | P a g e have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? No parking spaces will be eliminated, a minimum of 2 parking spaces for maintenance and operation vehicles is provided. 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). With limited new trips to the site, no improvements to existing roads, streets or pedestrian facilities are proposed. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The existing rail line is located north of the site and is currently not operational. 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? New vehicular trips to the site will be limited to quarterly maintenance or as needed. 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. There are no working farm or forest lands in the vicinity of the site to our knowledge. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Dedication or right of way as required to Railway Rd SE is anticipated. 15. Public services [Help] 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. Yes, the project would produce an incremental increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Increased tax base and tax assessments paid to support public services will control impacts on public services. The design of the facility along with operations and maintenance will reduce the need for public services and include fire suppression. 16. Utilities [Help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. 17 | P a g e 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. Private Well: Irrigation for landscaping. Power: PSE, connection to PSE substation. 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: 08/21/2024 18 | P a g e D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [Help] (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.