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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:
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.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
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.
A. Background [HELP]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Harmony Ridge
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2. Name of applicant:
Applicant:
Ichijo USA Co., Ltd.
1406 140th PL. NE STE.104
Bellevue, WA 98007
Contact: Kanon Kupferer
425-497-0616
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Contact:
Ivana Halvorsen
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
425-251-6222
4. Date checklist prepared:
March 2023
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Preliminary Plat and Phase 1 Final Plat in 2023. Site Development Permit 2023-2024. Site
Construction 2023-2024 or per market conditions. Building construction per market conditions.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
There is no planned future activity related to this proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
The following environmental documents have been or will be prepared directly related to this
proposal:
· SEPA Environmental Checklist dated March 2023
· Title Report Issued by Chicago Title dated March 21, 2023
· Boundary Line Adjustment prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. dated March 29,
2023
· Preliminary Plat Plan Set prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
· Phase 1 Final Plat prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. (future)
· Phase 1 Lot Closures (future)
· Boundary and Topographic Survey prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
· Preliminary Drainage Report prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. dated February
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2, 2023
· Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by Earth Solutions NorthWest, LLC dated November
11, 2022
· Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by TENW dated December 5, 2022
· Arborist Report prepared by Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. dated January 24, 2023
· Wetland Reconnaissance Memo prepared by Altmann Oliver Associates dated August 5, 2021
· Puget Sound Energy Street Lighting and Utility Undergrounding Plans (future)
· Site Development (Civil) Plans for on- and off-site improvements (future)
· SWPPP (future)
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.
There are currently no other pending government approvals or proposals directly affecting the
subject property.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Be following government approvals or permits will be required for this proposal:
· City of Renton SEPA determination
· City of Renton Preliminary Plat
· City of Renton Boundary Line Adjustment
· City of Renton Right-of-Way Use Permit
· City of Renton Site Development Permit
· City of Renton Grading Permit (off-site utilities)
· Department of Ecology NPDES permit
· City of Renton Final Plats (phased)
· City of Renton Building Permits
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 subdivide approximately 6.2 acres zoned R-8 into 21 single family lots and one
church lot with tracts for tree retention and utilities.
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 15509 – 116th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058. King County Parcel No.:
202305-9067 in Section 20, Township 23N, Range 5E.
B. Environmental Elements [HELP]
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1. Earth [help]
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling , hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
There is an isolated area of approximately 30 percent slopes in the southwest area of the site
(Tract B).
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.
Alderwood Gravelly Sandy Load (AgC) and Arents, Alderwood Material (AmC). Both soil types
are till soils, classified as prime farmland if irrigated.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
The site does not have any known history of unstable soils. Please refer to the Geotechnical
Report and the following excerpts from that report:
"Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-3-050 classifies geologically hazardous areas as those areas
susceptible to damage relating to steep slopes, landslides, erosion, seismic activity, and coal
mines. Based on review of COR Maps, the site has been designated as a potential moderate coal
mine hazard area. Furthermore, based on our review of the RMC, the site is considered to
possess low erosion hazard potential.
"RMC 4-3-050G5ci defines a low erosion hazard (EL) as areas with soil characterized as having
a slight or moderate erosion potential and a slope less than 15 percent. Based on review of the
referenced King County Soil Survey, on-site Alderwood series (AgC) soils are considered to have
a moderate erosion potential. As such, the site may be considered to possess a low erosion
hazard. A review of the development standards table presented in section 4-3-050G2 indicates
there are no required buffers or setbacks associated with EL areas. From a geotechnical
standpoint, typical best management practices (BMPs) and permanent landscaping installations
can successfully mitigate any potential soil erosion both during and after construction."
"COR Maps indicates the subject site is within a moderate coal mine hazard (CM) area. As
defined in RMC 4-3-050G5eii, CM areas are defined as areas where mine workings are deeper
than 200 feet for steeply dipping seams, or deeper than 15 times the thickness of the seam or
workings for gently dipping seams. These areas may be affected by subsidence.
Review of the referenced coal mine hazard maps suggests the site is within the vicinity of a
historical coal mine operation. However, it appears that mining activity beneath the site area is
greater than 200 feet. On this basis, the subject site is considered appropriately mapped within a
CM area per the RMC definition. Per the development standards table presented in RMC 4-3-
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050G2, there are no code-specified buffers or setbacks for CM areas “based on the results of a
geotechnical report and/or independent review.” From a geotechnical standpoint, it is our
opinion buffers and/or setbacks need not be applied to the project with respect to the CM area.
Construction of the proposed residential development is not expected to increase the potential for
ground subsidence on the subject site. This opinion relies on the validity of the information
presented in the referenced coal mine maps."
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.
The site will have both cut and fill, including approximately 4,000 cyds of cut that will be reused
on the site and approximately 20,0000 cyds of imported fill, mostly south of Road A. Off-site
utility installations will require grading (excavations and backfill) that will be balanced. Excess
excavated material from offsite utility construction may be utilized on the subdivision site, as
determined by permit conditions and soil parameters.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
During clearing, grading and construction erosion could occur during precipitation events. In
durations of extreme dryness and wind, dust erosion could result.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Up to 65 percent of the lot areas will be covered with impervious surfaces. Approximately 50 to
55 percent of the entire site would be covered with impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
A SWPPP will be prepared, and the contractor will need to install erosion control best
management practices and maintain them throughout construction both on and off site. A CESCL
will be assigned to monitor erosion control during construction both on and off site.
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 site construction and grading diesel equipment will produce emissions when/if present on
the site and for the offsite utility construction. After completion, typical emissions from single
family homes will be generated.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Offsite emissions include single family homes and adjacent suburban roads. These are not
expected to affect the proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
No measures to control emissions are warranted or proposed.
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3. Water [help]
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.
There are no surface waters on or near the site.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
There are no surface waters on or near the site; therefore, this does not apply.
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.
There are no surface waters on or near the site; therefore, no fill or dredge material is proposed to
be removed or placed in surface waters or wetlands on or offsite.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The proposal will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. All storm water will
discharge to the natural location.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No portion of the site is within a 100-year floodplain.
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.
The proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials into surface waters. No waste
materials will be generated from the proposal. All lots will be served by public sewers.
b. Ground Water: [help]
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.
No groundwater will be withdrawn for the project. No water will be discharged to groundwater.
The stormwater system for the site will treat and detain runoff from impervious areas and
discharge it via a new pipe system to a downstream location and existing drainage system in
South Puget Drive.
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2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals. . .; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
No waste materials will be generated from the proposal. All lots will be served by public sewers.
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.
Sources of runoff from the proposal will include precipitation falling on the site. Storm water
currently sheet flows across the undeveloped areas of the site and/or infiltrates into the ground.
After the project is complete, stormwater will be collected in a system of pipes and catch basins,
routed to an onsite detention and water quality vault and then discharged downstream to the
natural downstream flow path.
The church property will continue to utilize its existing drainage system.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
The temporary erosion and sedimentation control (TESC) will be provided and maintained
throughout construction to prevent storm water sediment from leaving the site.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
The proposal will not alter or otherwise negatively affect drainage patterns on site or in the
vicinity of the site.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
4. Plants [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
_√__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_√__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other (hemlock)
____shrubs
_√__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
____other types of vegetation
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The developed areas of the site will be cleared for the proposed development. Most trees on the
church property will remain except those removed for required frontage improvements.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any threatened or endangered plant species known to be on or near
the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
The applicant will retain as many trees onsite as possible and will comply with City of Renton
tree protection requirements.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any noxious weeds or invasive species known to be on or near the
site. No noxious weeds have been mapped on King County iMap.
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: racoons
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________
Transitory animals may visit or fly over the site on occasion, including hawk, eagle, songbirds,
and/or deer, racoons, and/or other birds and/or animals.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any threatened or endangered animal species on or near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The site and all of Western Washington is part of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Measures to preserve wildlife include retaining trees consistent with City of Renton requirements.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
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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.
The project will have typical residential energy needs using one or more of: electricity, solar,
natural gas, or wood stove.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
The proposal is to building single family homes 30 feet tall or less (24 feet to wall plate), which
will not affect potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties that are or can be developed to
the same building height.
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:
New homes will follow Washington State Energy code.
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.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
There are no known environmental health hazards or exposure to toxic risks on the site or
proposed as part of the proposal. No storage or use of hazardous chemicals or waste is proposed.
No on-site fueling or refueling is proposed.
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.
No existing hazardous chemicals or conditions exist on or near the site.
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.
No toxic or hazardous chemicals will be stored, used or produced during the proposal construction.
Refueling of construction vehicles is not planned to occur on site. Storage of hazardous materials is not
planned to occur on site.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required by the proposal.
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5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
No measures to control environmental health hazards are warranted or proposed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Noise near the site includes sounds from typical residential development, the adjacent church and
suburban roads.
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.
During construction, noise will be associated with earthmoving equipment during construction.
After construction the site would generate noise consistent with typical residential development.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Measures to control noise impacts are neither warranted nor proposed
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 site is developed with a church, Montessori school and appurtenant structures, landscaping
and parking. The proposal to segregate the church onto a separate lot and subdivide the remaining
property for single family detached homes. The subdivision proposal will not impact the existing
activities for the church. Adjacent properties are single family residential to the south and vacant
city-owned property to the west.
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?
No apparent farm or forest land use has occurred on the site based on a review of 1936 Aerial
Photos on King County iMap.
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:
The proposal is not near farm or forest lands; therefore, it will not affect or be affected by any
surrounding farm or forestland normal business operations.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
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The site contains a church, Montessori school and appurtenant structures.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The site is currently zoned R-8.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is residential medium density.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
No portion of the site is within a shoreline.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The site is mapped as a potential erosion hazard and moderate coal mine hazard. Please refer to
the Geotechnical Report and the following excerpts from that report:
"Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-3-050 classifies geologically hazardous areas as those areas
susceptible to damage relating to steep slopes, landslides, erosion, seismic activity, and coal
mines. Based on review of COR Maps, the site has been designated as a potential moderate coal
mine hazard area. Furthermore, based on our review of the RMC, the site is considered to
possess low erosion hazard potential."
"RMC 4-3-050G5ci defines a low erosion hazard (EL) as areas with soil characterized as having
a slight or moderate erosion potential and a slope less than 15 percent. Based on review of the
referenced King County Soil Survey, on-site Alderwood series (AgC) soils are considered to have
a moderate erosion potential. As such, the site may be considered to possess a low erosion
hazard. A review of the development standards table presented in section 4-3-050G2 indicates
there are no required buffers or setbacks associated with EL areas. From a geotechnical
standpoint, typical best management practices (BMPs) and permanent landscaping installations
can successfully mitigate any potential soil erosion both during and after construction."
"COR Maps indicates the subject site is within a moderate coal mine hazard (CM) area. As
defined in RMC 4-3-050G5eii, CM areas are defined as areas where mine workings are deeper
than 200 feet for steeply dipping seams, or deeper than 15 times the thickness of the seam or
workings for gently dipping seams. These areas may be affected by subsidence.
Review of the referenced coal mine hazard maps suggests the site is within the vicinity of a
historical coal mine operation. However, it appears that mining activity beneath the site area is
greater than 200 feet. On this basis, the subject site is considered appropriately mapped within a
CM area per the RMC definition. Per the development standards table presented in RMC 4-3-
050G2, there are no code-specified buffers or setbacks for CM areas “based on the results of a
geotechnical report and/or independent review.” From a geotechnical standpoint, it is our
opinion buffers and/or setbacks need not be applied to the project with respect to the CM area.
Construction of the proposed residential development is not expected to increase the potential for
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ground subsidence on the subject site. This opinion relies on the validity of the information
presented in the referenced coal mine maps."
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Based on 2.58 people per household (US Census people per household, Renton), approximately
54 people would be expected to live in the 21 proposed residences.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
No people will be displaced by the proposal.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
No measures to reduce or avoid housing displacement are warranted or proposed.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Residential development is permitted in the R-8 zone. Access to new homes will be a
combination of alley-load and front load homes, creating an attractive street scape along
internal roads and 116th Avenue SE.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
The project is not near and will not create any impacts to agricultural or forest lands long term
commercial significance.
9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
The project proposes 21 new market rate single family residences on the property.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
All of the housing units will be market rate housing.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
No measures to control housing impacts are warranted or 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?
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The tallest structures will be new homes up to 30 feet tall (24 feet to the plate) as allowed by the
R-8 zone. Exterior building materials will consist of wood siding, Hardi® siding, stone, brick,
and/or metal.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views in the immediate vicinity will be obstructed by the proposal. Views will be altered with
the removal of some trees.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
No measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts are warranted or proposed. Trees will be
retained around the perimeter of the site in landscaping and tree tracts.
11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
New dusk-to-dawn LED streetlights will be installed with development of internal roads and
frontage improvements to 116th Avenue SE. Light produced from new homes on the site would
occur during nighttime hours.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
New streetlights will be dark sky compliant with cut-offs to eliminate hazards and light spill onto
adjacent properties.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Existing off-site sources of light include residential homes and site lighting on the church
property. No offsite light sources are expected to affect the proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
New streetlights will be dark sky compliant with cut-offs to eliminate hazards and light spill onto
adjacent properties.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Very limited recreation opportunities are in the immediate vicinity. Ginger Creek Park is
northeast of the site at SE 116th Street and Beacon Way.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The proposal will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
No measures to reduce or control impacts to recreation are warranted or proposed.
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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.
The Montessori school building was constructed in 1963 and a building used for church offices
was constructed in 1970 – neither building is listed in the WISAARD database.
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.
The applicant has consulted the WISAARD database and found no reference to landmarks,
features or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation of the site.
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 applicant has consulted the WISAARD database and found no reference to landmarks,
features or evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation of the site.
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.
If any evidence of historical or archaeological resources are discovered during home construction
the contractor or owner shall stop work and consult with Renton and Tribes for direction.
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 116th Avenue SE.
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?
Metro Routes 102 and 148 operate on 116th Avenue SE with stops north (Edmonds Ave at SE
116th Street) and south (116th Ave SE at SE 20th Place) of the site.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Each home will have a minimum of two parking spaces. Nine parking spaces for the church
property will be eliminated and two will be relocated. The church property will have 32 parking
spaces after modification.
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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).
The project's improvements along the property frontage on 116th Ave SE will include
construction of pavement widening, curb, gutter, landscape strip with street trees and streetlights,
and sidewalk.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project is not in the vicinity of air, rail, or water transportation.
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?
As noted in the Traffic Impact Analysis, the proposed project is estimated to generate 240 new
weekday daily trips, with 18 new trips occurring during the weekday AM peak hour (5 in, 13
out), and 23 new trips occurring during the weekday PM peak hour (14 in, 9 out). This calculation
is based on the ITE Manual for Trip Generation, 11th Edition.
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.
The proposal will not interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural or
forest products on roads and streets in the area.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The project's improvements along the property frontage on 116th Ave SE will include
construction of pavement widening, curb, gutter, landscape strip with street trees and streetlights,
and sidewalk. Traffic impact fees will be paid at the time of future building permits.
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.
The project will result in an incremental increased need for public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
The project will construct frontage improvements, pay required impact fees and generate property
taxes.
16. Utilities [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other ___________
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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.
Natural gas, power lines, phone lines, cable lines, fiber optic cable, and/or other dry utilities may
be relocated with site development and frontage improvements. Water, sewer and storm drain
mains will be extended into the site to serve the future lots. Storm drainage and sewer mains are
planned to be extended off site to the west through City-owned property (King County Parcel No.
202305-9109) and connect to existing mains in South Puget Drive at SE 19th Street. Pipes
exceeding eight (8) inches will be used on and off site. Any impacts to roads, critical areas or
trees on or offsite will be mitigated as required per Renton codes.
C. Signature [HELP]
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: ....................................................................................................
Name of signee Ivana Halvorsen ...............................................................................................
Position and Agency/Organization Senior Planner, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. ....
Date Submitted: .....................................................
04/07/2023