5900 36TH AVE W SEPA 015 - 034 - SOUNDVIEW BUSINESS CAMPUS - VERITAS Land Use Decision Documents 2025-04-22

plastic covering, sodding, hydroseeding, jute matting, and clear plastic sheeting, where necessary and if inclement weather threatens exposed soils. 8.0 DETERMINATIONS OF EFFECT Upon proper implementation of the proposed project, this action is expected to have the following effects on ESA regulated species. 8.1 PUGET SOUND ESU CHINOOK SALMON The proposed action "May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect" Chinook salmon. A may affect determination is warranted based on the following rationale. • There are listed Chinook in the watershed, downstream from the proposed development site. A not likely to adversely affect determination for this action is warranted based on the following rationale. • There is an extremely low potential that the proposed development would result in "take" of listed fish species. ' • The listed fish species described in this report are not present on the subject property. The nearest habitat for fish species is 0.015 miles from the subject property and there is no accessibility to the subject property. • There are no streams on -site, and no native trees or shrubs on the development site provide shading or LWD for bull trout or anadromous fish habitat. Thermal protection and LWD recruitment will not be affected. • Best management practices will be used to prevent an increase in sedimentation in the vicinity of the project. Cleared areas will be seeded with an approved grass seed mixture. • Earthwork is anticipated to be completed during the dry season. 8.2 PUGET SOUND DPS STEELHEAD The proposed action "May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect" steelhead. A may affect determination is warranted based on the following rationale. Biological Evaluation 27 WRI #14109 Soundview Business Campus Revision #2: October 2, 2015