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I-405 Coordination
City Design Team Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room 511
June 08, 2005
1:30-3:00 PM
15m
a. Funding
Transportation Partnership Account(TPA)
Regional Funding 15m
b. Springbrook
State/City Agreement
Mitigation Bank Instrument,Trail
c. John's Creek Stormwater Approach,Concurrence Lettre 5m
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d. Pumps/Parks Task Force 15m
Draft Concurrence Letter
e. Traffic Analysis Task Force l Om
SR-169 off-ramp Traffic meeting Thursday and Friday the 9`h and 10'n
Half Diamond interchange at Talbot
f. Economic Development Task Force 15m
Update
g. Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach Process. lom
Talbot Hill Meeting report
h. Potential topics for next week's(June 15")WSDOT/Renton coordination 5m
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1-5 to SR 181 ............................................................................... $30
NB SR 167 to SR 169 ................................................................... 20
SR 515 Interchange .................................................................... 110
SR 167 SB: 1-405 to SE 180th (1 lane) ......................................... 50
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NB NE 8th to SR 520 Braided Crossing......................................250
NE 10th Overcrossing ................................................................... 67
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► Meeting Type: City Design Team Monthly Meeting-
► Meeting Date: May 11, 2005
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall,Room 511 ► Time: 1:30-3:OOPM
► " Attendees:
Nick Nzali, Transp Ray Sled,Maint Stan Engler,Fire
Sandra Meyer, Transp Karl Hamilton, Transp Keith Woolley, Transp.
Abdoul Gafour, Utilities Shawna Mulhall,EDNSP Bob Mahn, Transp
Peter Renner,Facilities Dan Hasty, Transp. Dave Christensen,Utilities
ActionsNotes Date
This is the monthly I-405 City Design Team coordination meeting. This meeting
takes place one week prior to the monthly coordination meeting with WSDOT.
1.Legislative/Funding Update(by Nick):
Just signed into law by the governor—the Transportation Partnership Act, a 9.5¢
gas tax increase, generating $8.513 in additional funding (2005-2017). The
increase will be over a 4 year period beginning in July-28¢to 31¢ to 34¢ to 36¢
to 37.5¢.
The I-405 Renton Nickel budget is $136M. The TPA budget for I-405 in South
Renton is$180M.
The TPA also provided $4M to Strander and$2.5M to SR 169.
There is $150M budgeted to 1-405 (NE 44h to 112e' Ave SE) with an asterisk
requiring additional regional funding. This portion includes redoing the NE 44ei
interchange.
The TPA includes SR 167 SB lane from I-405 to SW 41', and for SR 167 HOT
lanes. It was unclear where the south end of the HOT lanes would be.
2a. Environmental Task Force:
John's Creek Update—Ron was absent, no report.
Springbrook Creek Habitat and Wetland Bank (SCHAWB) Update — Ron was
absent,no report.
2b. Pumps/Parks Task Force:
Stacy had taken the City's draft version and revised/reformatted. Abdoul does not
object to the format. He added three new issues, taking them from a 1984 letter
from the mayor to WSDOT regarding the S-curves project.
The three new issues are:
• Does not address the addition of a potential source of contamination
• Does not include mitigation measures for Source Water Protection.
• Has not been approved by the Washington State Department of Health
Leslie Betlach has also revised and then sent back to Lys,who has submitted it to
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Notes Actions By Date
Gregg for review. The latest revision is dated May 9 .
2c.Nickel Project:
Renton Nickel Scoping Report: Keith indicated that copies had been provided to
design team members last month, and no comments/concerns had been brought
back to him.
Dan and Keith attempted to provide copies of the letter sent to WSDOT regarding
the Benson Rd overpass geometrics. The letter will be e-mailed to the design
team after the meeting.
Dave C. brought up the question why the bridge is being replaced as 2 lanes rather
than 4 lanes, noting the 5-lane cross-section required of some developments on
Benson Road south of I-405. Nick noted that 4 lanes is not in our transportation
plan, and that WSDOT only has to mitigate existing condition. However,
transportation will consider this comment to be sure it is addressed.
2d. Traffic Analysis Task Force:
This task force discussed the I405 SB to SR 169 ramp impacts to the Riveria
apartments,the Sunset railroad crossing,and the Talbot interchange half-diamond.
All of these topics are still being analyzed by the WSDOT 1-405 team.
2e. CSS
City needs clarification from the I405 team regarding next steps with the CSS
Implementation Policy. The City is expecting Master Plan CSS on the Benson
overpass — this is what was presented to City Council. However, WSDOT has
made indications that there may be a standard CSS and any "extras" would be
betterments paid for by the City.
2f.Economic Development
Of the $300K Port Quendal grant, $50K will be used for the access study and
$250K has been provided to WSDOT for right-of-way work in exchange for CSS
elements. Developers have been actively inquiring about the PQ property.
3a Talbot Hill Meeting
The 1-405 team last met with the Talbot Hill neighborhood in June 2004. We
need an update from Colleen about the status of getting back to this neighborhood,
especially since the Talbot '/2 interchange is part of the TPA gas tax.
3b No one knew of any meetings between the 1-405 team and the mayor regarding
environmental justice. The question will be posed to the I-405 team next month.
4 Topics for Next Week
Update from Ron regarding SCHAWB and John's Creek.
Parks/Pumps letter — Abdoul noted potential for third party lawsuits exists even
after City/WSDOT concurrence.
SR 515 '/2 Interchange operations
► Prepared by: Keith R. Woolley Date: May 12,2005.
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IProject
Congestion Relief S Bus Rapid Transit Projects
Agenda
Renton to Bellevue Project
1-405, SR 169 Flyover Independent Technical Review
Date: June 9 and 10, 2005
Location: Suite 405—Glacier Conference Room
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Introduction: The Renton to Bellevue project will reconstruct the SR 169/31d interchanges. Several
charrette and VE processes have taken place with the 1-405 team and the City of Renton to develop the
current configuration. While attempting to minimize impacts, this configuration has land use impacts
associated with parks and other properties.
Meeting Purpose: An independent technical review of the traffic needs is being conducted to insure no
other options or modifications to the existing solution can be made to lessen the impacts. The independent
technical review will be conducted by individuals having technical expertise in traffic and traffic operations.
Agenda
Day 1 —June 9
1. Introduction
2. Project background
3. Traffic demands
4. Concepts evaluated
5. Current configuration
6. Technical review
Day 2—June 10
1. Technical review(continued)
2. Technical review comments
=-3. Atdentification of design modifications if appropriate
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Department of Transportation
?Nick Afzali- RE: Fwd: SR 169 Flyover ITR _
From: "John Donatelli"<John.Donatelli@1405.wsdot.wa.gov>
To: "Sandra Meyer' <Smeyer@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Alexander Pietsch"
<Apietsch@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Dennis Culp" <Dculp@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Gregg Zimmerman"
<Gzimmerman@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Jay Covington" <Jcovington@ci.renton.wa.us>
Date: 6/8/2005 11:21:11 AM
Subject: RE: Fwd: SR 169 Flyover ITR
The reviewers will look at the forecasted traffic volumes, demands and
intersection ops to determine if the proposed interchange configuration
is appropriate and what improvements could be made. This is purely from
a traffic point of view. We want to make sure that a flyover from 405
to 169 is the appropriate solution. Is there a better way to serve the
traffic demand in this area (ie. can we process 1300 vehicles/hour with
dual left turn lanes or triple lefts as opposed to a flyover?) Would a
SPUI function as an alternative to the flyover? Is there a better
interchange configuration for processing the traffic demand (is a split
diamond the best solution?)? We conduct these reviews as part of our
QA/QC process.
The reviewers will not be looking at specifics such as flyover
positioning. We want them to answer the question, "Do we need a
flyover?".
---Original Message--
From: Sandra Meyer[mailto:Smeyer@ci.renton.wa.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 10:07 AM
To: Alexander Pietsch; Dennis Culp; Gregg Zimmerman; Jay Covington
Cc: Leslie Betlach; Lys Hornsby; Nick Afzali; John Donatelli
Subject: Re: Fwd: SR 169 Flyover ITR
I talked to Stacy and she will send the requested e-mail clarifying
exactly what WSDOT is intending for the effort on Thursday and Friday
and what is involved (see below).
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 6/8/2005 9:17:00 AM >>>
Dennis:
Because there remains some confusion over the agenda of the charette, I
have asked Sandra to contact Stacy Trussler and request that Stacy
indicate in an e-mail to all of us who she thinks she needs to attend
this. It seems to me that the purpose of the charette as stated by
WSDOT has alternated between a multi-disciplanary planning session about
the SR 169 off ramp and a.discussion of traffic planning.issues that
would not involve-everyone.•Hopefully we'll get this mailing soon-so-we
can get the right folks to the meeting.
Gregg
>>> Dennis Culp 6/8/2005 7:40:51 AM >>>
Thanks...... I'll see if Leslie can attend
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 6/7/2005 3:38:37 PM >>>
Okay, that's fine. I was just judging by the agenda.
Gregg
Nick Afzali- RE: Fwd SR 169 Flyover ITR
>>> Dennis Culp 6/7/2005 12:55:42 PM >>>
Hi Gregg...I will defer to your judgment.... but the reason for this
charette is to lessen the impacts to parks, so it seems to me parks
should be there to make sure everyone appreciates the impacts.
regards
Dennis
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 6/7/2005 11:50:34 AM >>>
Thanks, Sandra. Considering the proposed agenda, maybe only
Transportation needs to attend.
Gregg
>>> Sandra Meyer 6/7/2005 11:43:03 AM >>>
Here is the information on what will be done for the technical
review/charette for the SR169 flyover ramp. It is primarily traffic
related.
>>>"John Donatelli" <John.Donatelli@1405.wsdot.wa.gov>6/7/05 10:21:10
AM >>>
This is an independent technical review(ITR)of the SR 16/3rd
interchange specific to traffic needs. An agenda and comments are
attached. It would be appropriate if Karl Hamilton or Keith Woolley
could attend.
<<SR 169 Flyover ITR.doc>>
John Donatelli, PE
1-405 Project Team
ph: 425-456-8535
fax: 425-456-8600
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intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
addressed. If you are NOT the intended recipient or the person
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CC: "Leslie Betlach" <Lbetlach@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Lys Hornsby"
<Lhornsby@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Nick Afzali" <nafzali@ci.renton.wa.us>, "Stacy Trussler"
<trussler@wsdot.wa.gov>
Nick Afzali Springbrook Wetland Mitigation Bank-Trail
From: Ronald Straka
To: Sharon L.Wright-SEA
Date: 5/24/2005 7:31:40 AM
Subject: Springbrook Wetland Mitigation Bank -Trail Location
I reviewed the Bank Oversight Committee (BOC)comments regarding the planned Springbrook Creek
Trail with Leslie Betlach in our Parks Department. The BOC favored location of a perimeter trail within a
proposed 40-foot buffer around the south, east and north boundaries of Site A, located on the east side
of Springbrook Creek south of SW 27th Street, is not acceptable. The City's adopted Parks, Recreation,
Open Space and Trails Master Plan reflects a north-south route along the east side of Springbrook Creek.
The BOC favored perimeter route in the proposed 40-ft perimeter buffer is too circuitous for trail users
and diminishes the recreational and educational experience of a creekside trail. Additionally the natural
tendency is to take the shortest distance between two points. In this location, there is already a
constructed trail immediately to the south and to the north of Site A. A trail located along the creek in Site
A would make a direct connection to these constructed connections. Deviating from the adopted plan for
a trail along Springbrook Creek to a trail location around the perimeter of Site A does not meet the intent
of the planned trail.
There is an existing 40-ft greenbelt/Pedestrian easement along Springbrook Creek that was designated
for the trail. The Parks Division is willing to modify the previous proposal that showed the trail extending
out into the middle of Site A to a trail entirely located within the existing 40' pedestrian easement on the
east side of Springbrook Creek. Currently,this trail easement area is shown as a separate tax lot on the
King County Assessors records. It is possible to remove the green-belt/pedestrian easement area
square footage from the Site A square footage. The trail would then be located on an adjacent parcel of
property.
Building a perimeter trail around the south, east and north sides of Site A increases construction, daily
use, maintenance and operational impacts to the wetland as the trail will be a longer trail (a constructed
length more than twice as long as a trail along the creek). In addition, people will still be inclined to take
the shortest distance between two points and the adopted plan to connect to the existing trail sections to
the north and south of Site A along the creek provides controlled access. Finally,the alignment would
conform to the adopted master trail plan.
Please incorporate this into the conceptual design of Site A for future discussions with the BOC.
Thanks
Ronald J. Straka, P.E.
City of Renton
=`: Surface.-Water Utility Engineering Supervisor
1055 S: Grady Way-5th Floor
Renton WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-7248
Fax: 425-430-7241
Email: rstraka@ci.renton.wa.us
CC: Dennis Culp; Gregg Zimmerman; Leslie Betlach; Lys Hornsby; Nick Afzali
May 26, 2005
Gregg Zimmerman,Public Works Administrator
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton,WA 98055 VERSION 5
Re: Letter of Concurrence
I-405 Wells &Parks Task Force
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
The City of Renton and the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)are
working together to move the I-405 projects forward in Renton. WSDOT understands that the
City's groundwater wells are a vital source of water and that the City's parks,trails,open spaces,
and recreation facilities are valuable assets essential to quality of life for Renton's citizens.
A focused effort and cooperation between our two agencies is required to work out the I-405
design challenges in the vicinity of the City's water supply system,Liberty Park,Cedar River Park,
and the Narco property. Consequently,the City and WSDOT formed a Wells &Parks Task Force
in<<date>>to address these complicated issues. The Task Force was able to successfully resolve
some of the key issues,but other issues need more evaluation.This concurrence letter documents
the Task Force's objectives, accomplishments to date,and-in the attached Findings Report -
outstanding issues,future steps,and decisions.
Task Force Objectives
The Task Force's primary objective was to identify a proposed alignment for the northbound I-405
to SR 169 off-ramp that:
1. Avoids and/or minimizes impacts to the City of Renton's drinking groundwater supply—well
heads,pump stations, water treatment facilities,and associated utilities;
2. Ensures adequate and safe access:
a. For the City's maintenance personnel to operate and maintain the drinking water wells,
pump stations, water treatment facilities,and associated utilities,
b. For the City's public park land and park facilities,.and
c. 'For emergency response vehicles to the City's water wells and their associated
facilities and park land and their associated facilities; and
3. Avoids and/or minimizes impacts to public park land and park facilities and is safe for park
users.
4.
Accomplishments
An important accomplishment for the Task force was identification of the northbound I-405
to SR 169 ramp alignment. The Task Force recommended a northbound I405 to SR 169 ramp
alignment to the Executive/Administrators Committee as Recommendation#1.The
Wells&Parks Concurrence
April 8,2005
Page 2 of 3
Executive/Administrators Committee agreed with this alignment on July 23, 2004. The ramp
alignment:
• Avoids the footprint of the existing City well buildings (RW-1,2, and 3, PW-8 and 9,EW-
3) and the existing water treatment facilities(the corrosion control and treatment facility
(CCTF) and the fluoridation facility).
• Minimizes impacts to Cedar River Park and amenities. The ramp alignment requires an
approximate 25-foot swath along the west side of the Cedar River Park multi-use ball
field/soccer field and the Renton Community Center,placing the ramp within 65 feet of the
Community Center.
The selected ramp alignment will be further examined in the South Renton Implementation Plan
NEPA document and final Section 4(f)determination.
Wells&Parks Task Force Finding Report. Determining the northbound I-405 to SR 169 ramp
alignment was critical for more in-depth discussion about other aspects of this project.With the
specific alignment information we were able to more effectively analyze these other issues, such as
the location of potential access points for maintenance vehicles for Wells 8 and 9 and the treatment
facilities,as well as underground utility issues.These are complex issues which need further
evaluation. Further,the Task Force has uncovered additional design challenges and issues that need
resolution.The access issues and new unresolved issues are documented in the attached Wells &
Parks Task Force Findings Report.
Moving Forward
South Renton Implementation Plan Project. The Task Force work done to date has been under
the umbrella of the I405 North Renton project,now known as the Renton to Bellevue project.
WSDOT has moved project elements south of the SR 169 interchange(including work in the wells
and parks vicinity)to the South Renton Implementation Plan project.The improvements made
south of the SR 169 interchange are more appropriately connected to improvements made through
the Renton"S"curves,and they can be designed and implemented independent of the Renton to
Bellevue project improvements north of the SR 169 interchange.Therefore,it is appropriate to
move project elements south of the SR 169 interchange to the South Renton Implementation Plan
project,allowing WSDOT to construct improvements south of SR 169 only once—avoiding costly
and disruptive rework.
The Wells &Parks Findings Report will be the basis for continued work and problem solving in
the South Renton Implementation Plan project. Starting immediately,WSDOT will closely work
with City staff to revisit and solve the issues as the 15%design is developed. The 15%design will
identify recommended solutions to be evaluated in the South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA
document and final Section 4(f)determination. This work needs to be completed prior to January
2006 so that WSDOT can begin the NEPA process on/before January 2006. This aggressive
schedule is driven by the 2005 Legislative intent to complete the SR 515 (Talbot)interchange in
2010.
The City provided EA scoping comments (October 23,2003, letter)for the North Renton project.
WSDOT will move the Wells &Parks-related scoping comments to the South Renton
Implementation Plan NEPA scoping document so that they can be appropriately addressed.
Parks Master Plan. The City will be preparing a Park Master Plan for Cedar River Park,Liberty
Park, and the Narco property <<when?>.WSDOT evaluated the City parks at a corridor level in
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April 8,2005
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the I-405 Corridor EIS and resulting Selected Alternative in the I-405 Corridor Record of Decision.
The I-405 corridor-level Final Preliminary Section 4(f)determination recognized the potential
effects on the parks, stating park areas may be permanently incorporated into the transportation
facility. Rebuilding the SR 169 interchange is included in the I-405 Selected Alternative; and
therefore,changes to the interchange need to be recognized in any future park plan for the area.
WSDOT recognizes the importance of parks to the City and is obligated to evaluate park impacts
though the NEPA and Section 4(f)decision making processes. The City and WSDOT will continue
to work together as a team to explore new solutions and to coordinate plans and designs for the
area.
Concurrence
The 1-405 South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA document is scheduled to begin on or before
January 2006. Realizing the complexity of the issues at hand, it is advantageous for both parties to
resolve and make decisions prior to January 2006. By working together,both parties will be able to
go forward with greater certainty to create the Parks Master Plan and to define project elements the
1405 South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA will examine. By signing below,the City and
WSDOT concur:
• The northbound I-405 to SR 169 ramp alignment recommendation will be carried forward
to the NEPA environmental document and final Section 4(f)determination for the South
Renton Implementation Plan project.
• The City and WSDOT commit to work together to resolve outstanding issues documented
in the Wells &Parks Findings Report by January 2006.
• The City and WSDOT will continue to work together to explore new solutions as the City
develops and/or contemplates changes to its parks or water supply facilities in a Park
Master Plan.
• WSDOT will examine avoidance,minimization, and mitigation measures in the NEPA
environmental document and final Section 4(f)determination for the South Renton
Implementation Plan project.
Sincerely,
Craig J. Stone, PE
Deputy Administrator, Urban Corridors Office
City of Renton Concurrence: ATTEST:
Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Date Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
cc: Administrators Executive Committee members
City Design Team members
Wells&Parks Task Force Members
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Wells & Parks Task Force Findings Report May 2005
The Task Force work to date has resolved one of its primary objectives—the northbound off-ramp alignment. The Task Force has identified access
options for the CCTF building. However,the Task Force has not been able to resolve all the access issues. Further,the.Task Force has uncovered many
more design challenges and issues that need resolution.
The Task Force has documented the access issues and new, unresolved issues in this Wells/Parks Task Force Findings Report. The Findings Report will
be the basis for continued work and problem solving in the South Renton Implementation Plan project. Task Force meeting minutes, conceptual
drawings, and letters are attached to this report.
ISSUE STATUS NEXT STEPS
1. Cedar Valley Aquifer and Water Supply
The City's groundwater wells are a vital source of water supply and must be protected In progress WSDOT will prepare groundwater discipline
from contamination from the construction of I-405 projects. (Renton to reports for both the South Renton
A. Facility Relocation. The City's water pump stations, water treatment facilities and Bellevue Implementation Plan and Renton to Bellevue
related utilities are necessary and, if relocated, must be fully operational for the City NEPA). NEPA documents. The groundwater discipline
reports will examine avoidance,minimization,
to provide drinking water that meets all state and federal regulations and in and mitigation measures for impacts to the Cedar
sufficient quantity for fire protection. Valley Aquifer.
B. Groundwater Discipline Report. A geotechnical analysis will be prepared to Start on/before
assess impacts to groundwater quality and quantity from the construction of the January 2006
support structures penetrating the City's drinking water well field and the Cedar (South Renton
Valley Aquifer and increase in impervious surface(reduced recharge). The report Implementation
author will consider the following mitigation recommendations: Plan).
• The development of a detailed water quality monitoring plan for potential
groundwater contamination from construction activities and from accidental
spills of hazardous chemicals.
• The development of an emergency response plan and recovery plan in the event
of a hazardous chemical spill.
• The provision for an environmental coordinator during the construction of the
project within the sole source aquifer to monitor groundwater quality, storage of
hazardous substances and chemical use practices,and the containment of
hazardous chemicals.
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2. Park Access
The City must have no net loss of access for maintenance, operation, and use of the Evaluation will WSDOT will work closely with the City through
City's parks, trails,recreational amenities and structures, and open spaces. Existing continue to the Transportation Task Force to resolve park
access needs include emergency response vehicles,City's water utility operations,park determine a access.
maintenance vehicles and equipment, and the public (vehicular,bicycle, and pedestrian). win-win
The internal circulation through the parks must be safe to park users and access should solution by
minimize conflicting uses among transportation, maintenance, and park/open space January 2006.
needs.
A. Cedar River Park.There are currently two vehicular access points to Cedar River
Park:
• From the southwest geographic area via Houser Way and Carco road(the 10.5
feet vertical clearance allows small trucks,passenger vehicles, and all emergency
response vehicles except the ladder truck).
• From the north via SR 169.
B. Liberty Park. There are currently three access points to Liberty Park:
• From the west along Bronson Way.
• From the south along Houser Way.
• From the east via Carco Road to Houser way.
C. Narco Property. There are currently two access points to the Narco property:
• From the west under I-405 south of the Cedar River via Mill and Houser streets.
This access serves vehicles,pedestrians, and bicycles.
• From the north via the pedestrian bridge.This access serves maintenance
vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
D. Carco Road. Carco Road underpass between Houser Way and Cedar River Park
allows pedestrian and vehicular access between Cedar River and Liberty Parks. The
current vertical clearance(10.5 ft) allows park maintenance vehicles and equipment,
small trucks, passenger vehicles, and all emergency response vehicles except the
ladder truck.
E. Pedestrian Bridge. The pedestrian bridge under I-405 serves as pedestrian/bicycle
and park maintenance access across the Cedar River between the Narco property and
Cedar River Park. The bridge is a link in the Cedar River Trail system.
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F. BNSF Railroad Bridge.The BNSF railroad bridges the Cedar River and Carco
road. The BNSF tracks serve the Dinner Train,Boeing, and other commercial uses.
The selected mainline alignment requires the BNSF tracks to be moved 54 feet to the
west. The BNSF tracks will move closer to the City's pump building for wells RW1,
2, and 3 —approximately 20 feet east of this building.
G. Houser Road Bridge. Houser Road bridges the Cedar River. Houser currently is a
one-way northbound arterial adjacent to Liberty Park and I-405.
H. Access Options. The Task Force examined numerous options to maintain the
various park access needs. A key challenge is maintaining two points of access to
Cedar River Park, including one point of access from the north(SR 169)and one
point of access (Houser) serving the geographic area south and west of the Cedar
River. A second challenge is maintaining the east-west connectivity (Carco)between
the Cedar River Park and Liberty Park. Further work is needed to resolve access
options. The Task Force evaluated the following options; however, an option was not
recommended:
• Pedestrian Bridge.Relocate existing pedestrian bridge upstream(to the east)of
its current location connecting the Cedar River Park and the Nacro property.
• Houser Road Realignment to the West.The existing Houser Bridge will be
removed and relocated. Access would be provided by realigning Houser Way 54
feet to the west. To maintain the existing 10.5 feet vertical clearance and access
through Carco road,the road grade would need to be lowered by up to 6 feet.
Lowering the grade will require relocation of utilities associated with Carco road
and Houser bridge, and the existing access to the City's pump building for wells
RW 1, 2, and 3 will need to be relocated.The horizontal separation between the
realigned railroad bridge and between the new Houser Way bridge and the
existing City's pump building for wells RW1,2, and 3, would be reduced to
approximately 20 feet, with the horizontal distance to the skate park being
reduced to less than five feet.This option has challenges that require further
study—including utility relocation and access to the pump building
• Houser Road Realignment through old City Hall/Liberty Park. Preliminary
evaluation demonstrates that the City Hall/Liberty Park access option will
provide the existing access functions. Access would be provided by re-aligning
Houser Road to the west through the old City Hall property, replacing the
Houser Road Bridge, passing City's pump building for wells RW1, 2, and 3 on
the west, turning due east go between the 1, 2, 3 pump building and the
skatepark, and connecting to the existing Carco Road. The existing vertical
clearance and utility access provided at Carco Road can be maintained.This
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option has challenges that require further study. The option would require
parking mitigation at the old City Hall property,require Liberty Park property,
and relocation of the skatepark.
• Cul-de-sac Houser.This option provides park access from the north off SR 169.
The access would be limited to right in-right out off SR 169. The Houser Bridge
would be removed and Houser Way will end south of the Cedar River.
• Narco/Stoneway.This option builds a new access from the Houser and Mill
intersection, under I-405 south of the Cedar River,through the Narco property,
and across the Cedar River on a new bridge. This access will connect the Narco
property to the Cedar River Park in the vicinity of Carco Theater and the
Stoneway property.
3. Park Avoidance,Minimization and Mitigation
The City's parks, trails, open spaces and recreation facilities are valuable assets essential See WSDOT The selected ramp alignment will be further
to quality of life. Impacts should be avoided in order to maintain the integrity of the park CCTF examined in the South Renton Implementation
system. commitment Plan NEPA document and final 4(f)
A. Ramp Alignment.Impacts to the parks and amenities resulting from the letter, August determination.
recommended NB I405 to SR 169 ramp realignment need to be evaluated.These 2004. When funded,WSDOT will work closely with
include the Cedar River Park multi-use ballfield/soccer field,Renton Community the City as the South Renton Implementation
Center, the Cedar River Trail, public parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation Plan project progresses. The South Renton
Start on/before Implementation Plan NEPA document will
and access, emergency access, heritage tree and landscape amenities, and air,noise, January 2006 Im p
and water quality. examine park avoidance, minimization, and
(South Renton mitigation. Discipline reports will include air,
B. BNSF and Houser Structures. 1-405 widening will be to the west in the vicinity of Implementation noise, water quality, visual quality, and 4(f)
the BNSF RR bridges over Cedar River and Carco road and the Houser Road bridge Plan). evaluation.
over the Cedar River. The BNSF bridge will need to be relocated to the west.The
Houser bridge, including its associated utilities, will be further investigated as part of The Renton to Bellevue NEPA document and
the park access solution. Final Section 4(f)determination will evaluate
C. Direct Connector.The I-405 traffic model demonstrates that a direct connect ramp avoidance,minimization, and mitigation
for southbound I405 to southbound SR 169 is necessary to accommodate the high measures for the SB I405 to SB SR 169 direct
traffic volumes. The City and WSDOT are currently evaluating the geometric layout connector ramp.
of this ramp as part of the Renton to Bellevue project. The South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA
D. Park System.Impacts to the park system need to be evaluated. Unavoidable impacts document and Final Section
will evaluate avoidance, minimiimi determinationzation, and
will be mitigated reflecting no net loss of quality and quantity through replacement, mitigation measures for the park system.
relocation, and/or re-construction. The park system includes Cedar River Park multi-
use ballfield/soccer field,the Henry Moses Aquatic Center,Renton Community
Center, the Cedar River Trail and pedestrian bridge,Narco access and habitat,
Liberty Park Skate Park and amenities, public parking, vehicular and pedestrian
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circulation and access,emergency access, landscape amenities,planned regional
trails between Liberty Park and Cedar River Park and between Cedar River Park and
the Narco property, heritage trees, landscaping, and habitat.
4. CCTF Access and Truck Routing—chemical delivery
The City's water utility operations include the delivery of water treatment chemicals by See WSDOT Move both options forward to the South Renton
semi-trucks to the corrosion control and treatment facility(CCTF), the removal and CCTF Implementation Plan 15% design effort. The
replacement of well pumps, mechanical equipment and chemical vessels, and the repair commitment 15% design will identify one of these options or
and replacement of existing underground utilities. The City's current access to deliver letter,August a new option to be evaluated in the South Renton
water treatment chemicals to the CCTF is from SR 169 via the Cedar River Park 2004. Implementation Plan NEPA document and Final
entrance, through park parking along SR 169, and around the Cedar River Park ball field. Section 4(f) Determination.
The recommended ramp alignment does not maintain this access. The Task Force
identified two solutions for the delivery of chemicals to the CCTF: Start on/before
A. Leaye the existing CCTF in its current place. Provide an alternate route for the January 2006
delivery of chemicals to the facility between NB I-405 and NB off-ramp to SR 169 (South Renton
via a gated access within the Limited Access limits. The access would be between Implementation
the 1-405 mainline and the new SR 169 off-ramp. This access would be designated Plan).
as a Type C Special Use approach, and this access would have operational
restrictions approved through WSDOT and FHWA.
B. Relocate the CCTF to the west side of I405 within the vacated Houser Way
alignment. A new entrance would be created from Bronson Way, and access would
be restricted to"right in, right out."The new facility would be fully operational and
meet all regulatory requirements prior to the removal of the existing facility.
Environmental permits will take a long lead time and run risk to trigger new
Department of Health drinking water treatment requirements.
5. Park Master Plan
The City will be preparing a Park Master Plan for Cedar River Park,Liberty Park, and Master Plan City and WSDOT continue to work together to
the Narco property <<when?>. WSDOT evaluated the City parks at a corridor level in efforts will explore new solutions as the City develops
the I405 Corridor EIS and resulting Selected Alternative in the I-405 Corridor Record of begin [month] and/or contemplates changes to its parks or water
Decision. The I-405 corridor-level Final Preliminary Section 4(f)determination 2005. supply facilities in the Park Master Plan.
recognized the potential effects on the parks, stating park areas may be permanently The City will recognize the recommended ramp
incorporated into the transportation facility. Rebuilding the SR 169 interchange is alignment and the I-405 Selected Alternative in
included in the I-405 Selected Alternative; and therefore,changes to the interchange Evaluation will the Park Master Plan.
need to be recognized in any future park plan for the area. WSDOT recognizes the continue to
importance of parks to the City and is obligated to evaluate park impacts though the determine a WSDOT will evaluate park impacts through the
NEPA and Section 4(f)decision making processes.The City and WSDOT will continue win-win South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA and
to work together as a team to explore new solutions and to coordinate plans and designs solution by Section 4(f) decision making processes. WSDOT
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for the area. January 2006. will utilize the adopted Park Master Plan and
existing conditions.
6. Utilities
A. Carco Road.Carco Road is a utility corridor between Cedar River Park and Liberty Evaluation will WSDOT will work closely with the City through
Park. Existing utilities under Carco road include a 24-inch diameter City continue to the Utility Task Force to resolve utility issues.
transmission water line, storm sewers, natural gas lines,and piping for chemicals determine a This includes development of a plan to relocate
used for water treatment. Access to these utilities needs to be maintained. win-win existing City utilities that are impacted by the
B. Houser Way Bridge.The City currently operates and maintains a 16-inch diameter solution by South Renton Implementation Plan project
water main that is suspended under the existing Houser Way bridge: If the Houser January 2006. including the new ramp alignment on SR 169,
Way bridge is replaced, then the 16-inch water line across the Cedar River would the relocation of the BNSF railroad track,the
need to be replaced. relocation of the Houser Way bridge, and
potential changes to Carco Road.
C. Utility Access. Adequate access, including necessary vertical and horizontal A utility discipline report will be prepared for the
clearance, must be maintained for maintenance,operation, and use of the City's South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA
water pump stations, water treatment facilities,and related utilities. document.
7. Ramp Alignment
I-405 reconstruction requires the reconstruction and realignment of the northbound I-405 Completed. The recommended ramp alignment will be
to SR-169 off-ramp. The Task Force recommended a northbound I-405 to SR 169 ramp further examined in the South Renton
alignment solution to the Executive/Administrators Committee as Recommendation#1. Implementation Plan NEPA document and Final
The Executive/Administrators Committee approved this recommendation on July 23, Section 4(f) determination.
2004. The ramp alignment:
• Avoids the footprint of the existing City well buildings(RW-1, 2 and 3.PW-8
and 9, EW-3) and the existing water treatment facilities (the corrosion control
and treatment facility (CCTF) and the fluoridation facility).
• Minimizes impacts to Cedar River Park and amenities.The ramp alignment
requires an approximate 25-foot swath along the west side of the multi-use Cedar
River Park ball field/soccer field and the Renton Community Center,placing the
ramp within 65 feet of the Community Center.
• Strives to maintain the existing number of parking stalls on the west side of the
Renton Community Center by reconfiguring the stalls under the new ramp
alignment.
• Eliminates the Heritage Tree—Big Leaf Maple(Acer macrophyllum) and other
landscaping.
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8. Mainline Alignment: western City limit to SR 169
Key commitments in the I-405 Corridor ROD delineate the mainline alignment in the Completed. The recommended mainline alignment will be
vicinity of the parks and water facilities—avoid Renton Hill and the City Hall.The City further examined in the South Renton
and WSDOT concurred with the I405 mainline alignment from the western Renton city Implementation Plan NEPA document.
limit to SR 169 (Mainline Alignment Letter of Concurrence,March 14, 2005).The
selected mainline alignment establishes the I405 footprint in the vicinity of the parks
and water facilities.
• In the vicinity of Renton Hill, well field, and parks,the mainline will be widened
to the west, including relocating the BNSF railroad and Houser Way to the west.
• The I-405 mainline bridges over the Cedar River will be replaced. The Cedar
River Trail pedestrian bridge is currently located underneath the I-405 bridges.
Due to vertical height limitations caused by the new I-405 bridges, the existing
pedestrian trail will be relocated.
9. South Renton Implementation Plan Project
The Task Force work done to date has been under the umbrella of the I-405 North Start design The Wells &Parks Findings Report will be the
Renton project, now known as the Renton to Bellevue project. WSDOT has moved now. basis for continued work and problem solving in
project elements south of the SR 169 interchange(including work in the wells and parks the South Renton Implementation Plan project.
vicinity) to the South Renton Implementation Plan project. The original North Renton WSDOT will work closely with City staff to
project scope included work south of the SR 169 interchange. The improvements made Start NEPA revisit and solve the issues as the 15% design is
south of the SR 169 interchange are more appropriately connected to improvements on/before developed. The 15% design will identify
made through the Renton"S"curves, and they can be designed and implemented January 2006. recommended solutions to be evaluated in the
independent of the Renton to Bellevue project improvements north of the SR 169 South Renton Implementation Plan NEPA
interchange. Therefore, it is appropriate to move project elements south of the SR 169 document and final 4(f)determination.
interchange to the South Renton Implementation Plan project, allowing WSDOT to
construct improvements south of SR 169 only once—avoiding costly and disruptive WSDOT will include the Wells &Parks-related
rework. North Renton scoping comments in the South
Renton Implementation Plan NEPA scoping
The City provided EA scoping comments (October 23, 2003 letter)for the North Renton document.
project. Many of these comments addressed City concerns in the vicinity of the wells and
parks.
Ronald Straka -_John's Creek Outfall Concurrence Letter _ Page 1 i
From: Leslie Betlach
To: Keith Woolley; Nick Afzali
Date: 03/10/2005 3:47:55 PM
Subject: John's Creek Outfall Concurrence Letter
Hi Nick and Keith,
RE comments on the draft concurrence letter:
I continue to have discomfort about potential future impacts to streambank erosion within the confines of
the park. There is no mention of who will take responsibility and how the situation will be remedied. There
also is no mention in the Concurrence Letter or Attachment about impacts to the Park and the Federal
Funding that was utilized to develop the park.
Also the Concurrence Letter and the Attachment refer to Agreement language. We have only discussed a
Letter of Concurrent but the terminology throughout both documents utilize the word "Agreement".
And finally, WSDOT had proposed "treatment" of the 1-405 runoff and it appears this has been "lost".
What happened to this or did I just miss it?
Please let me know if you have questions.
Thanks, Leslie
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CC: Dennis Culp; Lys Hornsby; Peter Renner; Ronald Straka
�onaId Straka Re 1-405 Nickel - Utility Conflict Identification Page 1
From: Ronald Straka
To: Abdoul Gafour; Gregg Zimmerman; Lys Hornsby
Date: 03/24/2005 8:14:24 AM
Subject: Re: 1-405 Nickel - Utility Conflict Identification
If we have to relocate utilities for the South Renton Nickel Project we should consider relocating them in a
fashion that will accomodate the Ulitimate 1-405 improvement. Otherwise we could have to relocate the
same Utility twice. Unfortunately, to do this it will cost more money. There is no funding budgeted for or
programmed in our CIP's or rate structure for these utility relocates.
It is interesting when WSDOT wants to develop solutions to solve problems and save the transportation
project money, we bend over backwards and work with them to come up with solutions that save them
money. When we have a problem, WSDOT just says Renton pays. What happened to the cooperation
and partnership? I guess that only applies when WSDOT has a problem or needs something. I know for
fact that the solution that we have worked with WSDOT on for the Johns Creek Outfall will save WSDOT
$14 Million. We should should stop acting like cowards or sheep being led to slaughter. We should take
the position with WSDOT that in exchange for working with the to solve a problem and reduce their costs,
that some of the savings would be used to address some of the City costs (i.e. Utility relocates,
downstream storm improvments). If they don't agree then we could tell them that we will not accept direct
discharge to Johns Creek and they will need to provide flow control for the discharges to Johns Creek and
the rest of 1-405 improvements.
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 03/23/2005 5:03:21 PM >>>
Thanks, Abdoul, good information. I recall that this also happened for the S Curves project, and we did
make use of the 90% reimbursement allowance in the RCW, so we should go this route again. I also am
not sure whether federal money is involved in this project, however, since the primary funding is the state
nickle package. Federal funding has certainly been used for studies done along the corridor. I'm not sure
whether we will be able to invoke the reimbursement clause.
Gregg
>>>Abdoul Gafour 3/23/2005 4:53:28 PM >>>
Gregg/Lys:
For your information only.
At today's (3/23/05) first meeting for Utility Conflict Identification, Doug Mac Askill and Bruce Dibert, of
WSDOT 1-405 Project Team, mentioned that as part of the widening of 1-405 under the Nickel Package,
the City will have to pay for the relocation of its existing utilities (water and sewer lines), if the City's utilities
are impacted by the widening project.
The Nickel project will include a new 12-foot lane (up to 24-ft at Benson Rd.)widening of 1-405 from 1-5 to
about the Cedar River, including the installation of retaining walls. WSDOT stated that the relocation of
the utilities is required under the franchise permits or agreements that were issued to the City for the
installation of the utilities.
WSDOT also stated that they would like the City to relocate its utilities before they advertise for the
design-build process for the 1-405 project, scheduled for 2007.
1 told Doug and Bruce that the City's Utilities Conflict Identification Task Force will not discuss the funding
of the project or who is responsible to pay for the relocation of the utilities. I suggest that WSDOT project
manager send a formal letter to the City's PBPW Administrator regarding WSDOT's expectations for the
City to pay for the relocation of its utilities. The City's task force will work with 1-405 design team and will
focus on solutions and develop design criteria for the relocation and protection of the existing utilities from
the construction of the 1-405 Nickel project.
I also mentioned that there is a RCW that allows the City to be reimbursed for the cost of utilities
relocation if the project receives federal funding.
(I did look up RCW 47.44.030, which stated that the City is entitled to a reimbursement of at least 90% of
utilities relocation cost under the federal aid highway act of 1958. 1 do not know if this project has federal
n-,�tr-,akk- ke. -405 Nickel - Utility Conflict Identification a'
funding. VVe may need tn check with the City Attorney to see if this would apply tous)
I will have a better idea of the cost to relocate and to protect several City's water lines crossing under
1-405, once I received more information from WSDOT regarding the extent of the project footprint, the
depth and location of the retaining walls and support structures. The Water Utility has not budgeted for
these utilities relocation in our 2OO5-2O1OC|Pplans.
Please let me know if you have any comments on this matter. Thank you.
Abdou|
3/23/05'4:50 p.m.
City staff present atmeeting: Abdnu| Gafour, Mike Benuit, Allen Quynn, Ray Sled, Dan Haaty, Keith
VVooUey, Nick Afza|i (first 1Uminutes).
CC: AUanOuynn; David Christensen; John Hasty; Keith Woolley; Michael Benoit; Nick
Afza|i; RaymondS|ad� Sandra Meyer
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Ronald Straka - 1-405 City Design Team meeting with WSDOT staff for the month of May Page T
From: Nick Afzali
To: Abdoul Gafour; Bob Mahn; Karl Hamilton; Keith Woolley; Leslie Betlach; Leslie
Lahndt; Lys Hornsby; Michael Stenhouse; Nathan Jones; Nick Afzali; Peter Renner; Raymond Sled;
Ronald Straka; Shawna Mulhall; Stanley Engler
Date: 05/18/2005 1:27:27 PM
Subject: 1-405 City Design Team meeting with WSDOT staff for the month of May
This meeting is scheduled for today May 18, at 1:30pm.
Please find:
1. A draft agenda for today's meeting
2. Meeting summay for the month of April
3. Two figures:
Renton Nickel/TPA projects and highlighted missing section (SB 405 between SR 167 and SR 181)
1-405 corridor schematic with Nickel plus TPA projects-covers all 30+ miles of 1-405 from 1-5 to 1-5
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Regards,
Nick Afzali
CC: Alexander Pietsch; Colleen Gants; Constance Brundage; Crystal McMeans; Debra
Mikolaizik; Dennis Culp; Douglas MacAskill; Gregg Zimmerman; Jay Covington; Jennifer Jorgenson;
John Donatelli; Lee Wheeler; Margaret Pullar; Ross Fenton; Sandra Meyer; Stacy Trussler; Todd
Merkens
I-405 Coordination w7AP
1-405 & City Design Tearn Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room 511
May 18, 2005
1:30-3:00 PM
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- Legislative/Funding/TPA/Roles & Responsibilities
- SCHAWB / Springbrook Trail
- John's Creek Letter of Agreement
- Status of Draft Letter of Agreement
- Benson Overpass Comments
- Renton Nickel Project Update
- Context Sensitive Implementation Policy
- Benson Rd overpass
- Other Nickel/Transportation Partnership Components
- Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach Process.
- Talbot Hill Meeting (date - TBD)
Upcoming Meetings
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NICKEL PROJECT
NICKEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(EA)
ADDITIONS TO NICKEL IMPROVEMENT
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O SR515 INTERCHANGE
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LIMITS OF WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY TO
MAPLE VALLEY HIGHWAY PROJECT
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PW:\Engineering\004\drawings\exhibits\exhibit_SR Nickel
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Congestion Relief&Bus Rapid Transit Projects
Nickel Plus Transportation
527 Partnership Account-$1 .5 B
(figures in millions)
1FtJickel � Tranaportatiori
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RING COUNTY 22
1-5 to SR 169
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_2 South Renton Nickel Projects .....................$136
\\ 1-5 to SR 181 ..............................................................................$30
yNE, S NB SR 167 to SR 169 ..................................................................20
SR 515 Interchange ...................................................................110
SR 167 SB: 1-405 to SE 180th (1 lane) ........................................50
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NE,1""& ' SR 169 to 1-90
NE 1f6M�� �
NE 44th to 112th Ave .................................................................150*
112th Ave to 1-90 ..........................................................................20
1-90 to SR 520
" " +NE]OM S1. Bellevue Nickel Projects: 1-90 to SE 8th ........185
NB NE 8th to SR 520 Braided Crossing 250
NE 10th Overcrossin 67
SR 520 to SR 522
---.-�� Kirkland Nickel Projects ................................164
NE NE IQri tW
W. NE 124th to SR 522 170
NE Wh S!Roadway Improvements: NE:1sf.
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NE.1h5. NE 132nd Interchange 60
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Partnership Account NB 195th to SR 527(1 lane) 45
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Interchange
.Y Totals: Nickel .........$485
ParNwaY ..............
Transit-HOV Improvements:
2005 Account...........................................................$972
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May 4, 2005 ww-Department of Transportation
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► Meeting Type: I-405 Coordination
► Meeting Date: April20, 2005
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall ► Time: 1:30PM-3:OOPM
Conference Room 511
✓ Attendees:
Lys Hornsby,Renton(Water) Jennifer Henning,Renton(Plan) John Donatelli,1-405
Keith Woolley,Renton(Transp) Jill Hall,Renton(Plan) Ross Fenton,1-405
Sandra Meyer,Renton(Transp.) V Abdoul Gafour,Renton(Water)
Ron Stratka,Renton(St.Water) Peter Renner,Renton(Facilities)
Leslie Betlach,Renton(Parks) Mike Stenhouse,Renton(Maint.)
Karl Hamilton,Renton(Transp.Ops)
Notes •
Program Building
o Legislative funding update
o Senate-$1,360M
o NB 405 between SR 167 and SR 169
o SR 515(Talbot)Interchange
o SB 167 south to SW 41st
o House-$165M(with Nickel 1 lane in both directions on I-
405 between I-5 and SR-169
o NB/SB 405 between I-5 and SR 181
o SB 405 between SR 181 and SR 167
o NB 405 between SR 167 and SR 169
o SB 167 between I-405 and SW 4151
o Combined House/Senate-$
Renton Nickel Updates
o EA Scoping Report—sent out
o EA Discipline Reports
o Existing conditions complete
o Impact analysis to start next week
o "Footprint"snapshot to be completed on April 22(Friday)
o Liquefaction
o WSDOT reviewing policy on when to retrofit
o Widening(***Tony?*** densify soil)vs.replacement
o ***Tony plan of boring locations?*** -Geotech
Investigation
o Green River, SR 181, Springbrook,Oakesdale,Talbot
structures)
o CEVP(Cost Estimation Evaluation Process)
o Nickel and New Law
o Option E
o Implementation Plan(Options D and C)
o Master Plan
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Notes Actions By Date
o Utilities
o Task force kick-off last month/2"d meeting this AM
o Meet City needs for sewer/water/storm
o Letter advising City of upcoming utility relocate costs
o RCW 47.44.030
o On Interstate funded by federal dollars—No state gas
tax
o AG—RCW is unconstitutional—State Supreme Court
in 1961 —state not obligated to spend gas tax dollars
for a utility relocate within R/W through franchise-
Wash.HW Commission vs. Pacific NW Bell Co.)
o Strander RR Re-alignment—not required of Strander over
the top?
o Benson Road
o Preliminary roadway design plans for review and comment
by end of month—proposed alignment,typical section,
cross-slope, sidewalk, shoulder
o Future submittal to address storm drainage, illumination,
etc.
Wells/Parks
o Concurrence letter needs work—still some issue to resolve Abdoul, Lys,and
between Renton staff(Abdoul and Lys)and WSDOT(Stacy) Stacy to discuss
John's Creek
o Concurrence letter ready to go to Admin/Exec
o David addressed maintenance costs and City concurs with
this revision.
Springhrook
0 4/26 BOC meeting
o Tentative inclusion to May Transportation Commission
Agenda
o Current Progress
o Conceptual Plan
o Surveys
o Hydraulics Analysis
Renton to Bellevue Updates
o EA Scoping Report—Scheduled for Oct. 2003
o Sunset/At grade Crossing
o SR-169 Direct Connector—issues with limited access at Rivera John—to provide
Apartments profiles showing
ramp touchdown
o CEVP
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Notes Actions By Date
Public Involvement Updates
o EJ Outreach
o Rita had lunch with Mayor—referred her to Diane Utech
o Meeting with Renton Tech College this afternoon
o Renton Hill Access Workshop—March 23`d—assignments?
o CSS
o CSS Implementation Policy—under development(515
Technical Advisory Committee)
o Urban Design Guidelines(UDG)—Under development
over next several months
o Maintenance—Benson Road
o Sidewalks—Pedestrian sidewalks maintained by City
through IC or on bridge
o Illumination-
o State responsible for illumination within fully
access controlled areas
o State may maintain when electrical service
powers electrical equipment under both State and
City control
o City responsible when bridges over interstate—
i.e. Benson
Exec Admin Meeting—May 19`h
These notes are an interpretation of discussions held. Please provide any additions or corrections to the originator within 5 days of the date
signed;otherwise they will be assumed correct as written.
No. Prepared by: Ross Fenton Date: April 20, 2005
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Ronald Straka - 1-405 Coordination—Renton &WSDOT Teams Page 1
From: Nick Afzali
To: Abdoul Gafour; Ben Wolters; Bob Mahn; David Christensen; Floyd Eldridge;
Henning, Jennifer; James Gray; Karl Hamilton; Kayren Kittrick; Keith Woolley; Lawrence Rude; Leslie
Lahndt; Lys Hornsby; Nathan Jones; Nick Afzali; Robert Lochmiller; Ronald Straka; Sandra Meyer;
Watts, Neil
Date: 02/18/2004 11:04:05 AM
Subject: 1-405 Coordination — Renton &WSDOT Teams
I would like to remind you of the 1-405 City Design Team meeting with WSDOT staff. This meeting is
scheduled for today at 1:30pm.
Please find attached:
An Agenda
Minutes from last month's meeting with WSDOT staff.
Minutes from last month's"Pumps/Parks"task force meeting.
February 3 work session with the fire and parks representatives.
Please let me know if you have any questions prior to the meeting.
Ragards,
Nick
CC: Alexander Pietsch; Clarice Martin; Constance Brundage; Craig Stone; Crystal
McMeans; Dennis Culp; Gregg Zimmerman; Jay Covington; Lee Wheeler; Roland Benito; Ross
Fenton; Stacy Trussler; Teresa Phelan
I-405 Coordination v7AP
City & WD®T Design Team Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room 511
February 18, 2004
1:30-3:00 PM
• I-405/Talbot-Lind Interchange—Update
• Renton Hill Access—Update and overview of meeting with Fire and Parks
• Nickel Package Design—Benson Road Overpass Replacement
• Traffic Modeling/Intersection Analysis—Prelim. City 2030 Model
• Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach Process
• Early Environmental Investment(EEI)— Springbrook Field Visit
• Sunset/Park Interchange Concepts briefing
• N. 8 h St. HOV Sound Transit briefing
• Pump Station Task Force Update—overview of meeting with Utilities/Parks
• Next Meetings/Potential Topics
ITEETIVG VOTES
► Meeting Type: I-405 Coordination —Renton & WSDOT Teams
► Meeting Date: January 14, 2004
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall, Room 511 ► Time: I:00PM-3:30PM
► Attendees 1 ✓ Distribution:
' I Nick Afzali,Renton '/ Stacy Trussler,WSDOT ' I
' I Sandra Meyer,Renton '/ Roland Benito,WSDOT
' I Nate Jones,Renton(Transp.) ►/ Ross Fenton,1-405
' I Bob Mahn,Renton(Transp.) 'I ' John Donatelli,1-405
Abdoul Gafour,Renton(Water)
' I Mike Stenhouse,Renton(Maint.) ' 1 Leslie Betlach,Renton(Parks) ►
Larry Rude,Renton(Fire) '/ Keith Woolley,Renton(Transp.)
Shawna Mulhall,Renton(Econ.) '/ Ron Straka,Renton(Surf.Water
Notes Actions By
Date
WSDOT/Renton MOU.-
• City is still collecting comments from staff on the draft MOU. Prior to
These will then be submitted for approval by City management Nick meeting with
before providing response to WSDOT. Greg, Craig,
• N S. Meyer requested the inclusion of the W loop in the and Stacy
Implementation Plan (as adopted on October 2) be verified, and
the project description in the MOU be revised if needed. Ross 1 week
• The function of the MOU was clarified. The purpose of this
document is to establish a common understanding between the None
City and WSDOT regarding roles and goals in developing thel-
405 program. Follow-up MOAs will be developed to state specific
City requirements in developing the I-405 improvement project(s).
• A. Gafour suggested the MOU be expanded to include specific None
City interests and needs, i.e. the City's aquifer and wells.
• The conclusion is to address these issues in the more formal
MOA between the City and WSDOT, to be prepared at a later
time after the specific City requirements are established.
• Work is underway to address the aquifer/well issue, including
review of City provided data, and development of a task force
assigned to this task, which is scheduled to begin this week.
Transportation Demand Management Strategies for 1-405
Improvements:
• Nate Jones summarized TEEM program, which is being None
developed in conjunction with WSDOT Urban Corridors.
(Handouts included a TEEM PowerPoint slide show and a list of
potential study areas.)
• Six project areas were selected with two of them located in None
Renton, one in the Kennydale neighborhood and one in the Green
I
Notes Actions By Date
River employment area.
• A meeting is scheduled on January 20.
• Handouts
Design-Build and the Environmental Process:
• N. Afzali recently attended a workshop on the D/B environmental Stacy—contact 1 week
process, and proposed to share info with City staff. This workshop Christina to request
was the first in a series of workshops aimed at listening to and copy of slides for
addressing permitting agencies' concerns with permitting DIB Nick.
contracts.
• A DIB class is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, and will be None
attended by two City staff representatives. This class is to present
an overview of DIB contracts for transportation contracts.
Results of Early Environmental Investment (EEI)
• City is continuing to work with WSDOT to identify an EEI site, None
with a telephone meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday).
• A copy of a letter between Sharon Wright (405 Team) and Ron
Straka, prepared by the City, was handed out. This letter was to
clarify Renton's position in response to WSDOT's initial findings
regarding the Renton EEI sites.
• City still needs to clarify the commitments for the City's 3.33 Ac.
of mitigation, and to coordinate with drainage district.
Update on Boeing Development and Land Use:
• Projected growth rates for the Boeing development have been None
established. These are added to the regional projections as
developed by PSRC for use in projecting future traffic.
• S. Mulhall handed out a copy of the Renton/Boeing Urban Center
— North development Agreement along with tabulation for RTAZ
128 through 146.
N. 8`"Street and Sound Transit:
• Roland presented proposal for NE elHouser/Sunset connection. Roland to meet 2 weeks
This proposal includes reduced width lanes (for approximately with Larry to
400' on the west end) in order to minimize impacts to adjacent discuss details of
properties. L. Rude expressed concern with emergency access Sunset connection
along south (pond) side of proposed improvement. A follow-up
meeting was proposed to discuss design specifics with L.Rude ASAP
Stacy will clarify
• A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) to coordinate whether Renton
utility issues for the ST N. 8`"project. City staff was not aware of staff was invited to
this meeting. this meeting.
• City is concerned with existing waterline being buried under A separate meeting
10'of fill at west end of Sunset connector. will be scheduled to 2 weeks
IT E E T I , , •
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Notes Actions By Date
• City indicated there might be a capacity issue with the existing discuss utilities/
waterline in this area, and it may need to be upsized prior to stormwater
constructing the Sunset connector. approval with City
• WSDOT advised of an existing drainage/creek near the staff
Housing landing area (along the RR track).
I-405/Talbot-Lind Interchange Options Pros/Cons Matrix:
• As a follow-up to previous discussions regarding Talbot Nick—to set up a Last week in
Interchange options, a pros/cons matrix was prepared by the I-405 meeting between I- January or
team and presented to the City staff for their consideration. Dare 405 team and first week in
to time constraints at this meeting, Ross suggested a follow-up interested City staff February.
meeting be held with interested staff to discuss the details and to discuss Talbot
scoring of these options. Options
Nick—to set up a
meeting to explain
I-405 project basics
to City staff
Renton Hill Access Options Pros/Cons Matrix (This item was not
discussed due to meeting time constraints): Nick—to set up a Last week in
• Ross did hand out a plan of access options and a matrix meeting between I- January or
comparing these options. A follow-up meeting was suggested (in 405 team and first week in
conjunction with the Talbot Option meeting) to discuss these interested City staff February.
options in greater detail. regarding Talbot
• A meeting to discuss emergency response times is also required.
and emergency
response times.
• City has met to discuss this issue, and has prepared a draft letter Nick—clarify
presenting their position. L. Rude requested N. Afzali clarify if whether approval
approval by a City official is needed prior to finalizing the letter. by a City official is
needed.
Nickel Package Design Impact—I-405 SB Lane between SR-169 and
SR-167 (This issue was not discussed during the meeting, but was None
discussed between Keith and Ross prior to the start of the meeting.)
• A typical section of the SB Nickel project (adjacent to City Hall)
was included at the back of the Talbot Options packet showing the
relationship of the existing and proposed retaining walls
• Limits of Benson Rd reconstruction are as shown on the Talbot
Option plans. Keith noted that phasing of the bridge replacement
at this location would require a Benson road closure, which may
not be desirable.
Citizen Involvement Process/Update (WSDOT)
• Stacy advised City that WSDOT was planning to meet with Stacy to advise City Next week
Kennydale neighborhood on January 27 (Tues.) from 7 — 8:30 of meeting agenda.
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Notes Actions By Date
PM.
• City advised I-405 team of a Renton Hill neighborhood group. Stacy - to advise
Colleen (I--405 PI)
Response to Data Requests:
• City indicated they are keeping up with data requests. None
• Ross requested mapping of High Voltage Power Lines K Woolley—to
check with GIS
group to see if
requested info is
available.
The following agenda items were deferred to a later time:
• Traffic Modeling/Intersection Analysis Stacy to finalize I week
• Local Street Design Standards
letter
These notes are an interpretation of discussions held. Please provide any additions or corrections to the originator within 5 days of the date
signed;otherwise they will be assumed correct as written,
► Prepared by: Ross Fenton Date: January 14, 2004
Draft Meeting Notes
Water Wells/Park Issues ' Date: Jan. 16;2003
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location:. City of Renton
`PROJECT: I-405 Congestion Relief and Bus Rapid Transit Projects
Objective: Objective to come up with a balanced solution in the area of the water supply wells
City of Renton 1-405 Team
Gregg Zimmerman Stacy Trussler
Abdoul Gafour Roland Benito
Ray Sled Karin Fusetti
Leslie Betlach Douglas Morell
Sandra Meyer Bob Plum
Nick Afzali Tony Stirbys
Shawna Mulhall Andrea Charrier
Keith Woolley
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. OPENING STATEMENT—Gregg Zimmerman opened the meeting. He explained that it will be crucial for the
I-405 team and the City of Renton to work cooperatively to come up with a balanced design approach in the
vicinity of the water wells system and Cedar River Park and Liberty Park. This will be the first of many meetings.
3. TASK FORCE OBJECTIVE—To identify the issues, to identify potential solutions, and to recommend a
balanced design approach in the vicinity of the water wells system and Cedar River Park and Liberty Park.
4. MEETING OBJECTIVE
Identify the issues
5. CURRENT DESIGN PRESENTATION
Roland provided the team with an overview of the current design. He explained that this design resulted after an
analysis of widening to the west and widening to the east. He explained that the west and east alignment shifts do
not resolve the water and park issues since 405 in this area is bound on either side by the parks and the water wells.
The following comments were made based on the current design:
• The northbound off-ramp is located over pump number 8 and would require relocating pump number 9
• The design is consistent with the City of Renton's proposed improvements to SR 169
• The BNSF trestle would be relocated to the west. The BNSF ROW is 50 feet but it may be possible to
reduce the amount of ROW given the limited use of the tracks in this area—WSDOT is currently
coordinating with BNSF
• The improvements to Houser Way would not impact the building that houses pumps 1, 2 and 3
• A reversible ramp has been considered but would require large columns on the edge of the aquifer and
would not avoid pump number 9 because of the ramp connection down to SR 169.
• The traffic impacts from cul-de-sacing Houser Way will not be known until the traffic analysis is
completed.
• The design does not preclude the construction of direct connector ramps into the City of Renton CBD.
6.PROPOSED TASK FORCE WORK PLAN
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The task force will work together to recommend a balanced approach to the project in the SR 169 vicinity.
7. ISSUES
WATER ISSUES
The following issues were identified:
Need to evaluate the risk of spills and identify mitigation measures:
• Consider contamination due to hazardous materials spills, vehicle accident, pollution, or vehicle accident
damaging facilities if they were to fall off the ramp
• Consider contamination to the water main(running under the design area)and footings placed near the
aquifer
• Consider safety measures and mitigations would need to be taken to ensure no contamination into the
facilities, aquifers or pump stations
• Consider WSDOT's past experience with risk and spill control in the SR 169 area
• Design the ramp and freeway to trap and contain pollutants—polyethylene layer on the freeway and 10'-
12' on either side
• Develop a recovery plan that will be followed in the event of a spill
Need to review the commitments that have been made to the EPA as part of the Critical Aquifer Aquifer
designation process and determine if the project can comply with these commitments.
Need to evaluate maintenance issues and identify modifications for water facilities:
• Determine existing maintenance needs. The tanks and pumps in these buildings are currently access
through the roof. The City is going to set up a tour of the facilities so the I-405 team can see the constraints
for themselves. Abdoul will provide pictures of what it looks like when a pump is removed and the kind of
access that is required
• Determine how the maintenance needs will be accommodated with the new design.
Need to determine and evaluate the issues for relocating Pump Number 9 (PN9)
• Evaluate the risks of moving PN9. Consider the quality and quantity of output that must be replaced.
Wells have been dug near PN9 that have not had the same output. If the pump is moved and the quality of
water is decreased then treatment may be required.
• A replacement well will have to be of equal or greater production and quality and must be cleared through
the regulatory process. The well output is currently 1250 gpm.
• Determine what regulatory compliance will be required through Ecology. The I-405 Team will provide a
letter to the City outlining the project design and issues. The City will consult with Ecology to determine
the regulatory process. It will be important to consider the timing requirements for any permitting.
Need to coordinate with the Department of Health to determine what requirements they may have
Need to determine and evaluate the impact on underground utilities
• The City will provide Roland with a list supplies for construction near the water facilities.
• The design will use the storm and sewer types identified for use in the Aquifer Protection Zone
Need to determine impacts and mitigation of dewatering on the aquifer
• Consider impacts during project construction and that dewatered water in the CAA will come from the City
water supply
Need to determine the monitoring that would be required during construction
• Consider the existing monitoring wells in place.
• Consider the monitoring wells that may be impacted and relocated during construction
Need to determine the monitoring that would be required during operation
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PARK ISSUES
Need to determine and minimize the losses in park land from relocating water facilities and new ramp
• Determine if"contact time" will be needed for water treatment of the relocated PN9. If so, park impacts
should be minimized. There should be no underground facilities at Cedar River park, because the City
plans to expand its Aquatic Facility.
Need to determine and minimize the effect that the new ramps will have on the park(including noise, air quality
and visual impacts)
Need to address the issues identified in the City's October 27, 2003 Environmental Assessment Scoping Comments
Involve the Parks Department in the evaluation of the visual, noise and air impacts and mitigations near the park
Need to determine and evaluate access between the Narco property, Liberty Park, and Cedar River park. Access
must be maintained.
Need to determine the impact to the Heritage Tree located in the Cedar River Park.
Need to determine the impact on the skate park in Liberty Park. It appears that the skate park will be impacted but
it is not shown on the current aerial. Leslie will provide the I-405 team with a plan view of the skate park.
ACTION ITEM LIST
1. Review commitments that have been made to the EPA as part of the CAA designation process. Doug
Morrell to obtain from Caroline Boatsman.
2. Review previous commitments for spill mitigation. Doug Morrell to obtain from WSDOT
3. Review mitigation commitments for the S-curves— Doug Morrell to obtain from WSDOT
4. Tour the water facilities—Abdoul Gafour to coordinate
5. Coordinate with the Department of Health -Doug Morrell to coordinate.
6. I-405 to provide a letter to the City of Renton outlining the issues—Stacy Trussler/Roland Benito to
coordinate
7. City consult with Department of Ecology—Gregg Zimmerman
8. Provide a list of supplies for construction near water facilities to Roland—Gregg Zimmerman
9. Provide pictures of pump maintenance operations to Doug Morrell—Abdoul Gafour
10. Provide a design of the skate park to Karin Fusetti/Roland Benito—Leslie Betlach
NEXT MEETING
Friday, February 6 at 1:00pm to 3:00 pm, City of Renton
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► Meeting Type: 1405 Renton Work Session
► Meeting Date: February 3, 2004
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall ► Time: I:00PM-4:00PM
Conference Room 511
► ' Attendees / ✓ Distribution:
Nick Afzali,Renton 'I ' Stacy Trussler,WSDOT Ed Murray,1-405(environmental)
Keith Woolley,Renton(Transp) 'I John Donatelli,1-405 Eric Wolin,WSDOT(environ.)
' I Larry Rude,Renton(Fire) 'I ' Ross Fenton,1405 Patty Rubstello,WSDOT(traffic)
Bob Cavanaugh,Renton(Ops) 'I ' Leslie Betlach,Renton(Parks) V Dierdre Widen,1405
Ron Straka,Renton(Stormwater) ►/ Barrett Hanson,1 405 V Larry Kyle,1-405 QA/QC
Notes -Actions By Date
General
Larry Rude suggested that we investigate the location of the heron Investigate—
rookery. He also mentioned that the City had to deal with mosquito Environmental
breeding when they built fire house 14. The fire station is located Team
south of I-405 on Lind.
Emergency Response
Ross Fenton reviewed the currently proposed components of the Assess possible
Nickel, Implementation and Ultimate phases of the I-405 work. In affects to
the Ultimate configuration, SR 167 south of 1-405 and north of SW emergency
27u' St. will not be accessible from I-405 or Rainier Ave. This will response times—
affect two of the three response routes that currently service this area. Traffic Team
The possibility of constructing a slip-ramp for emergency access was Review possibility
discussed as a possible solution. of adding an
emergency slip
ramp—Roadway
Team
Larry Rude reiterated that the City does not have the resources to Assess possible
evaluate how the route changes associated with the 405 projects will affects to
affect emergency response times. He provided his thoughts about emergency
whether response times would be affected, but cannot say for sure response times—
without more in-depth study. He requested assistance from the 1-405 Traffic Team
team to help determine how emergency response times will be
affected. The City can provide their current database to the 1-405
Team.
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Notes
Actions By Date
The Benson road structure will be replaced as part of the Nickel or Assess the affects
Implementation packages. Replacement of the structure may require of Benson Rd
closure of Benson road for a significant period of time (approx. 12 closure on
months +/-). Larry said that closure of Benson Rd would be a serious emergency
impact to emergency response routing. If Benson Rd is closed, the response times—
Fire department would need access to Renton Hill from the south via Traffic Team
Options F (Grant Ave.)and G (Beacon Way).
Fire hydrant locations will be one of the items that are addressed in an Include information
MOA. The Design/Builder will be required to provide the requisite in the MOA
number of fire hydrants.
The I-405 Team requested guidance on the requirements for fire Review City of
access around buildings. Larry Rude suggested that we review the Bellevue criteria
City of Bellevue requirements. Larry Rude gave us the following
information regarding access around buildings:
• Fire hose must be within 150' of all areas.
• Pedestrian access if building<3 stories
• Vehicular access if building>3 stories
Renton Hill Access
Larry Rude stated that the Fire department would require both option Determine the
F and option G to serve as secondary access routes to Renton Hill. required
Both options would require that the roadway surface is adequate for improvements—
the 40,000 lb loading of a fire truck and have electronically controlled Roadway Team
gates.
There is a City of Seattle water line that runs underneath the roadway Information
of option G.
Leslie Betlach informed the group that one of gates located along the Information
route of option G is opened for school buses. This access will need to
continue if the gates are converted to electronic control.
The design requirements for fire truck access roads are; Information
20' minimum roadway width
15%maximum grade
Keith Woolley is going to contact Cory Thomas to obtain fire truck Provide fire truck
specifications. specifications to the
1-405 Team
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Notes Actions By Date
Two alignment alternatives were shown for Option B (Option B Information
consists of an access road from the trail along the Cedar River to the
top of Renton Hill). The first alternative, Option B-1, contained a `T'
intersection at the bottom of the hill with a 20% grade. The second
alternative, Option B-2, contained a parallel connection at the bottom
of the hill with a 15% grade and does not provide direct access
to/from the park. This access is not proposed as a public street, but as
a gated emergency(and park pedestrian)access.
Larry Rude said that the fire department would be ok with either Information
alternative, as long as the design requirements are met. The Parks
Dept. preferred Option B-1, as it provides access to the park in
addition to providing an emergency access route.
Larry requested that we offset the intersection at the top of the hill. If Revise alignment to
there is an incident at the intersection, emergency equipment would offset intersection—
not be able to reach the scene. Roadway Team
Keith Woolley asked if this route could serve as residential access to Investigate—
the hill during construction. Roadway Team
The design team will prepare an exhibit of option 13-1, revised to meet Prepare Exhibits—
the fire departments design requirements. The exhibit will use an Roadway Team
aerial photo as a base, and will include grading limits.
City to provide
Roadway Team
with a conceptual
layout of the
proposed sports
field developed for
an earlier study.
The current Implementation plan maintains access to Renton Hill via Analyze the traffic
Renton Ave S. Access from Cedar Ave S structure would be operation of Renton
eliminated. Hill with one
The City raised concerns about the adequacy of one access to the access via Renton
Renton Hill neighborhood and indicated that the community may not Ave S. —Traffic
support such a proposal. They requested traffic analysis of the Team
proposed configuration.
Talbot Options
Interchange alternatives for Talbot were discussed. The I-405 Team Analyze traffic
Notes Actions By Date
presented eight alternatives. A few of the options require all of the operations of the
traffic to go through an intersection at Talbot. The City was Talbot interchange
concerned that this was recreating the existing situation and would alternatives
not provide the benefits originally anticipated with the CD system.
They requested traffic analysis that showed how the various
interchange options would operate.
Fire department needs 360-degree access around office buildings, but Obtain Bellevue
doesn't have any specific requirements. Need to check into Bellevue and Seattle fire
and Seattle requirements for guidance. Renton is anticipating access
converting to the International Fire Code prior to construction of this requirements
project.
Bob Cavanaugh expressed concern about adding traffic signals on Information
Talbot.
Several interchange options would require the closure of S Renton Discuss with
Village Place and the rerouting of traffic through the office park. The Renton Economic
City thought that this could be overcome and may actually improve Development
the traffic flow within the office park.
The I-405 Team will need to meet with the City's Economic Schedule meeting
Development office to help them assess impacts to the office park and with the City of
other properties along the corridor. Renton's Economic
Development office
The City has a plan for an `auto mall' area. Nick and Keith are going Review City's plan
to obtain the most current version of this plan and provide it to the I- of the Auto Mall
405 Team.
Several interchange options would require a cul-de-sac on S 15`h Assess options for
Street. It may be possible to maintain emergency access via a gated maintaining
access road at the end of the cul-de-sac. emergency access
to S 151h St.
The widening of 405 could impact the existing location of S 141h St. Assess options
If S 141h St. is eliminated all of the streets that it currently connects,
Shattuck Ave S, Whitworth Ave S, Morris Ave S and Smithers Ave
S, would require a cul-de-sac. Larry Rude gave us the following
information regarding dead-end streets:
• If the length is> 300' a turnaround is required, and
• If the length is> 500' sprinklers are required, and
• If the length is> 700' a secondary means of egress is required
An alternative solution would be to relocate S 14`h St.
' I 1 , • T -E S
Notes Actions By Date
Utilities
Ron Straka informed us of major drainage crossings and systems in Provide
the area of Talbot and S. Renton Village Place. He indicated that all information to the
of the existing drainage may need to be upgraded or replaced as part Drainage Team
of the I-405 project.
These notes are an interpretation of discussions held. Please provide any additions or corrections to the originator within 5 days of the date
signed;otherwise they will be assumed correct as written.
► Prepared by: John Donatelli Date: February 5,2004
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I-405 Coordination
City & WDOT Design Team Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room 511
November 17, 2004
1:30-3:00 PM
• Liberty/Cedar River Park Complex
o CCTF Relocation Site Review
o Existing Facility—New Ramp Geometry
o Carco Underpass
• Renton Hill Access
o Update/Next Steps
o Questions to the City
• Early Environmental Investment(EEI)—Springbrook
o Letter of Principles
• Benson Road
o Nickel Project Replacement
o Questions to the City
o Next Steps
• Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach
o E. Valley Office Center/Larkspur Hotel
o Renton Place/Talbot Hill
• Upcoming Meetings
o (Back Page)
November 17 W Wells/Parks task force
16 Th I-405 Executive Committee
24 W Wells/Parks task force
December
2 Th Traffic Analysis and Emergency Response task forces
6 M Exec. Administrative Committee
8 W Wells/Parks task force
8 W City Design Team meeting
15 W Wells/Parks task force
15 W City/WSDOT monthly coordination meeting
15 W Permitting task force meeting
15 W Mayor's Briefing (prior to COW briefing)
20 M WSDOT briefing to Council of the Whole
January 5 W 1-405 Steering Committee (?)
13 Th City/WSDOT Administrators/Executive Meeting
27 Th Traffic Analysis and Emergency Response task forces
27 Th S. Renton EA Scoping Meeting (Renton City Hall Council
Chambers)
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► Meeting Type: 1-405 Coordination
► Meeting Date: October 20, 2004
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall ► Time: 1:30PM-3:OOPM
Conference Room 511
✓Attendees:
Nick Afzali,Renton WO Shawna Mulhall,Renton(Econ) Greg Pierson,HDR
Keith Woolley,Renton(Transp) Lys Hornsby,Renton(Water) Linda Osborn,Osborn Assoc.
Bob Mahn,Renton(Transp.) Abdoul Gafour,Renton(Water) Stacy Trussler,WSDOT
Sandra Meyer,Renton(Transp.) VO Stan Engler,Renton(Fire Mar.) John Donatelli,1405
VO Peter Renner,Renton(Facilities) VO Leslie Betlach,Renton(Parks) Ross Fenton,1-405
VO Karl Hamilton,Renton(Transp.Ops) Ron Straka,Renton(Surf.Water)
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Wells Park Task Force Update
CCTF Relocation
o Twelve potential sites for relocating the CCTF were identified by Task Force to
Task Force. Three of sites were identified to have the most promise evaluate four options
and will be evaluated further. to identify a preferred
o Site 1 —Directly adjacent to existing location in Cedar River option
Park.
o Site 3—East side of Houser Way adjacent to railroad tracks.
o Site 4—West Side of Houser Way adjacent to Liberty Park.
o Abdoul noted that these three options were not identified through a
formal evaluation and ranking screening process. The design team
determined that it was okay to evaluate the three based on the
consensus of the Task Force that these three options were the best
of the options identified.If an acceptable option is not found after
analysis of the three is complete,the nine screened options will be
revisited to see if one of them will provide an acceptable solution.
o John suggested a fourth option be considered—leave the CCTF at
its existing location. This option was originally rejected,however,
traffic lane storage length requirements,based on recently
completed traffic analysis,are less than was initially expected.
Reductions in the ramp lane geometrics may provide enough room
for the CCTF to remain at its existing location.Other design issues
still need to be addressed before a determination that this is a viable
solution can be made.
Cargo Drive (park access under RR between Houser and Cedar
Park)
Task Force to 10126
Widening of 1-405 for capacity improvements requires reconstruction of provide update for
both Houser and the BNSF railroad. This work includes reconstructing the Nov. I Exec/Admin
Houser bridge structure over the Cedar River with a 3-ft. freeboard over the meeting
100-year water level. A recent hydraulic study shows that the 100-year
water level has risen 2.64' from its'previous elevation. To meet these
conditions,Houser needs to be raised and shifted horizontally approx. 56-ft.
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Cargo Road also needs adjusting to match the reconstructed Houser.
Discussions included the following:
o With reconstruction Houser is closer to Wells Building and is
approx. 5-ft. lower at the Wells Building loading dock and 6.5 to 7
ft lower adjacent to the skate park. This would require a retaining
wall approximately 10-ft tall at the edge of the skate park.
o Access to Wells Build loading dock must be maintained,and
relocating the loading dock could be problematic.
o A secondary access into Cedar Park is required. It provides a
convenient access to the park from the"central"area of Renton and
an alternative to the main SR-169 entry. It also serves as an
emergency access to Cargo Theater and other park facilities and
provides a pedestrian link between Cedar River and Liberty parks.
A minimum vertical clearance of 10'-6"is required for emergency
response apparatus.
o An issue was raised regarding potential flooding of the library if the
bridge is raised.The 100-year water level is not expected to rise just
because the bridge is removed,so this is not expected to be an issue.
o Parks indicated park facilities are being impacted and
mitigation/replacement is desired.
Option identified for Cargo Road include the following:
o A bridge from Narco Park(west side of Cedar River)to Cedar Design team to
River park underneath 1-405 develop concepts for
o Bridge from Narco Park to Stoneway property(south of park and alternate access.
Cargo Theater)—If this option is selected,parks is requesting
conversion of Stoneway property to park facilities to compensate
for impacts to park property on both sides of the Cedar River.
[Note: Stoneway is privately owned 25-acre site. Not all of this site
is developable.Narco Park was developed using federal, local and
state funds.]
o Connection between Houser and Cedar River Park under railroad
and 1-405 near existing CCTF.
o Maintain existing crossing at"Cargo"road
o Connect Bronson through park under 1405(north of existing
crossing)
o Connect old City Hall over Cedar River through park under I405_
Renton Hill Access
Emergency Response Task Force Update
o Memo prepared by Stan identifies a need for a secondary
emergency access route to Renton Hill through Narco Park.
o Emergency response using single access on north side of
Renton Hill(Main Avenue to Renton Avenue)is not
significantly different than current Renton Hill accesses.
o Emergency response using secondary access(if primary access
is not available)with current configuration is approx.4
minutes.
o Emergency response using secondary response with future
configuration from south side of hill(Grant)is estimated at
6:30 minutes,from Narco Park access is estimated at 4:15
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minutes.
o If Narco Park access road is constructed it will be for
emergency,not general public,access only.
o If Narco Park access is constructed(for emergency only)road
constructed,it will impact park. Next Thursday's Emergency
Response Task Force meeting will be used to address 1)4(f)
issues—only prudent and feasible options and 2)how to best fit
this into the park to reduce impacts.
Talbot-Lind Interchange
Prepare memo for 10126
I-405 team and City staff met several times over the last two weeks to Nov. 1 Exec/Admin
discuss issues/concerns with proposed Lind/Talbot interchange. meeting
recommending 1-way
o Traffic modeling was adjusted so I405 and City's showed frontage road couplet
compatible results(I405 shifted local traffic from Grady to without bypasses
proposed frontage road system,and increased traffic exiting SB405
to Talbot. With these adjustments the traffic analysis shows both.
the Lind and Talbot interchanges operate at a good level of service
without frontage road bypasses at Lind or Talbot.
o Renton staff expressed some reservations with the close spacing of
the four Lind intersections(Grady,SB ramps,NB ramps,and 16d'),
but accepted the traffic analysis results and"no bypass"interchange
configurations for both Lind and Talbot.
o Options available if for some reason the closely spaced intersections
on Lind don't work include:
o Channelization improvements, i.e. increased storage areas,add
turning lanes,etc.
o Street network improvements, i.e. Strander Blvd.
o Interchange geometric improvements,i.e.,reconstruct 16`h to
south to increase intersection spacing
Early Environmental Investment(EEI)—Springbrook Site
I405 and Renton staff met with Banking Oversight Committee(BOC)to
present proposal for banking site at Springbrook.
o Present prospectus proposed 80+/-wetland mitigation credits. BOC
indicated they thought less than 80 credits would be generated,
though they need more data before a determination of credits would
be made.
o BOC requested the following additional data
o wetland delineation—405 team began delineation work this
week with survey crew to follow next week
o Washington Functional Assessment Model(FaFAM)to
analyze before and after conditions—405 team preparing
analysis
o Hydrologic data
o WSDOT is making investment(estimated at$100k)to prepare for Ron Straka/Sharon
presentation to BOC and to generate additional data requested by Wright to prepare 10126
BOC. To protect WSDOT's risk,a"Letter of Principal"is needed outline of letter of
to address the WSDOT/Renton's shared commitment. Principal for Nov. 1
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o Issues that will need to be addressed in the development of the Exec/Admin meeting.
Springbrook site include the following:
o Distribution of credits
o Contributions of parties
o Monitoring
o Maintenance
o Letter of Principal(LoP)will not address all of the above,since
feedback from BOC is required to determine direction of Ross/Sharon to
Springbrook project. LoP will addressed shared commitment provide City an
including the following: estimate of the Nickel 10124
o Renton/WSDOT agree to work together in development of impacts/mitigation
Springbrook site
o Contributions of parties (Renton:property;WSDOT:
design/construction)
o If banking site is not feasible,provisions for assisting WSDOT
with mitigating Nickel project impacts—though 1-405 team
needs to quantify these impacts as best they can so the City
understands the magnitude of the mitigation requirements.
Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach
E.Valley Office Center/Larkspur Hotel
o Meeting with property managers scheduled for Oct.25.
o Two options:
o If SR-167 improvements avoid Panther Creek wetlands,hotel
parking will be significantly impacted. One hotel will need to
be acquired to replace lost parking of second hotel.
o If SR-167 improvements avoid hotel parking(with some
impacts to parking strip),Panther Creek impacts will be
increased.
o Actual resolution will be addressed in environmental process when
project funding is identified.
Benson Road
City staff to provide
1-405 design team is proposing to close Benson Road during reconstruction comments on draft
of Benson structure(Nickel project). A draft design decision memo was memo.
distributed to the City staff for comments.
N 8`h Direct Access Update
Project briefing held last Friday,October 15,with ST/City/WSDOT in
attendance. Discussions included:
o If N 8 h D.A.constructed without I405 improvements,estimated
project costs are approx. $433M(limits of construction would
extend to Cedar River)
o If I-405 Improvements are constructed without provisions for N. 8t'
D.A.,estimated project costs are approx.$355M.
o Cost of doing N. 8 h assumed to be the difference between these two
estimates, or$78M. $78M consists of$60M for hard quantities
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(earthwork,structures,pavement,etc.with CEVP risk factor
included)and$18M for accommodations(lowering and splitting
mainline alignment to create space for the direct access). ST's
share is identified as$60M,cost of D.A.without accommodations.
Stan expressed concern with emergency response access issues at Sunset if I-
405 improvements are made without N 8`s D.A.
Upcoming Exec/Admin Meeting
Prepare pre-meeting 10/26
Potential topics for Exec/Admin meeting include: packet for
Exec/Admin meeting
o Recommendation for Lind/Talbot interchange with one-way
frontage road system without bypasses.
o Review decision on I405"least impacts"alignment for section
between SR-167 and Talbot—impacts to Talbot homes rather than
impacts to Renton Place business properties.
o Outline of Springbrook letter of principal
o Identify proposal to close Benson Road
o Discussion of freeway access,North Renton vs.Bellevue
Other Issues
City has requested Craig Stone provide an 1405 update to the Renton
Council of the Whole on either Nov. 1 or Nov.22.
Mayor will be meeting with Sound Transit staff for ST Phase 2 update.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for the 3`d Wednesday in November.
These notes are an interpretation of discussions held. Please provide any additions or corrections to the originator within 5 days of the date
signed;otherwise they will be assumed correct as written.
► Prepared by. Ross Fenton Date: October 20, 2004
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Citv Design "ream Meeting
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Conference Room 511
April 13, 2005
1:30-3:00 PM
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1. Task Force Updates:
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SCHAWB/ Springbrook Trail- '�---7 "`4 P`S`
John's Creek Letter of Agreement - "
b. Pumps/Parks Task Force 15 in
- Status of Draft Letter of Agreement.
c. Nickel Project
- Result of Utility Locate Request 10 m
- Right of Way Use Permit
- BNSF/UP Bridge Liquefaction
- Cost Estimation Validation Process
- Renton Nickel Scoping Report
d. Traffic Analysis Task Force 5 in
- Sensitivity Analysis (Boeing/ S. Lake Washington)
- BRT Advance Coordination with Lakeshore Landing
e. Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS, Design Aesthetics) 15 in
- Report on its Culmination
- Benson Rd overpass
f. Economic Development Task Force
- Longacres Limited Liability Partnership 15 m
- Renton Village update
- Eastbound SR 169 east of Cedar River Park
2. Legislative/Funding Update 5 in
3. Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach Process. 5 in
a. Renton Hill Meeting(Mar 23rd)
4. Potential topics for next week's (Apr 20d') WSDOT/Renton coordination Mtg 5 in
5. Upcoming Meetings
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► Meeting Type: City Design Team Monthly Meeting
► Meeting Date: March 9, 2005
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall, Room 511 ► Time: 1:30-3:OOPM
► Attendees:
Ron Straka, Utilities Ray Sled,Maintenance Michael Stenhouse,Maint.
Sandra Meyer, Transp Karl Hamilton, Transp Keith Woolley, Transp.
Abdoul Gafour, Utilities Shawna Mulhall,EDNSP Nick Afzali, Transp.
Peter Renner,Facilities Dan Hasty, Transp.
Notes • Date
This is the monthly I-405 City Design Team coordination meeting. This meeting
takes place one week prior to the monthly coordination meeting with WSDOT.
Environmental Task Force:
Springbrook Creek Habitat and Wetland Bank (SCHAWB) Update —The letter of
principle is at the Mayor's office to be signed
Ron this morning had a conference call with the WSDOT team members. The
BOC is now indicating approximately 46-50 credits. The team's goal had been
70.
The BOC is requiring a 40' buffer. Ron noted that the City's standard for class II
wetlands is a 50' buffer.
WSDOT staff wants to recommend to their administration to move forward with
the bank, even though its cost may be twice as much as other wetland bank sites
in the Northwest Region.
WSDOT, even though they support the trail, also has concerns with the potential
reduction in credits caused by the trail. Ron felt that perhaps the reduction in
credits caused by the trail should be deducted from the City's credits.
Ron was unsure if the trail requires a buffer or could be allowed in the buffer.
Sandra noted that there may commitments to Sound Transit to provide bus queue Transport
jumps on SW 27 IhStreet at Lind and Oakesdale. Any known widening needs to ation to
be accounted for. Ron and Nick previously discussed future plans for Lind and review
Oakesdale and felt any future improvements could be accommodated in the row's on
existing right-of-way. Lind and
Staff discussed the potential of routing the trail around the wetland and in the Oakesdale
buffer, in order to preserve credits needed to make the wetland viable. Dan noted
that both sidewalk and trial would not be needed adjacent to an arterial.
Ron reported that WSDOT's schedule requires a decision by the end of the month.
This bank site has "jumped to the front of the line" at the BOC review level
because of its ties to WSDOT and transportation improvements. Ron felt that
without WSDOT,this bank site would never happen.
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John's Creek Update — Ron would like to sit down with Gregg and go over the
draft concurrence letter proposed by WSDOT. The proposal allows WSDOT to
direct discharge into John's Creek, eliminating the need for detention, a savings of
possibly$14 M.
This topic will be presented March 171h as a briefing only.
Ron felt that the proposal has nominal impacts to the City's stormwater system. It
also has the nominal benefit of freeing up capacity in the Garden Ave stormwater
system.
Ron wants to clarify in the letter if they will be treating just the new or the new
and existing. The proposed treatment is ecology embankment.
Pumps/Parks Task Force:
Abdoul provided a summary of water utility's response to the proposed letter of
concurrence. Abdoul felt there are too many unresolved issues to sign any
concurrence.
The footprint of the proposed off-ramp (N13 I-405 to SR 169) looks good because
it avoids the well and treatment buildings. However, the footprint places it over a
number of utilities directly related to these buildings.
Abdoul felt the design team should identify how to address all of these utilities
before signing concurrence. Relocation of these utilities may directly impact
Parks. Abdoul recommended a utilidor.
Abdoul also noted that the maintenance routes, including the loss of the Carco
route, have not been resolved.
Abdoul noted that the roof of the CTFF building has to be set down somewhere
before the tanks can be removed. Keith
Again, Abdoul felt that additional meetings need to occur before concurrence can schedule
be provided. Staff discussed an alternate approach to have all the issues noted as an
caveats in the concurrence letter. Water, Parks and Facilities must all agree additional
before concurrence can be provided. task force
Keith will try to schedule another meeting with WSDOT prior to next meeting.
Wednesday.
Context Sensitive Solutions:
Gregg wants to focus on CSS as it relates to and is included as part of the Nickel
project. WSDOT will brief city staff at 1:OOpm next Wednesday on CSS.
Traffic Analysis Task Force:
The two letters of concurrence have been signed by the mayor.
The traffic data on the mayor's suggested roadway connection from Renton Hill
to SR 169 will be presented at the March 171h Admin/Exec meeting.
Economic Development Task Force: This month's meeting was cancelled.
The Port Quendall access study was advertised on 2/28.
The HUD$250K will be on the March 171h agenda.
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Regional transportation funding seems to now be focusing on safety projects— SR
520, Alaskan Way Viaduct,I-5 in downtown Seattle.
The current federal transportation bill is at $280B but the Bush administration has
indicated this is too big for a"non-defensive discretionary fund".
Citizen Involvement / Public Outreach Process: A meeting with the Renton Hill
neighborhood is scheduled for March 23rd
In a meeting with the Mayor, she indicated that WSDOT is to work with both
Renton Hill neighborhood groups, even though Ruthie Larson resigned as
president from one of them.
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City Design Team Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room 511
March 9, 2005
1:30-3:00 PM
1. Task Force Updates:
a. Environmental Task Force 15 m
- SCHAWB/ Springbrook Trail
- John's Creek Letter of Agreement
b. Pumps/Parks Task Force
Water Utilities comments 15 m
Draft Letter of Agreement proposed by WSDOT
c. Nickel Project Update 10 m
d. Traffic Analysis Task Force
-Benson Road"Detour", Operational Analysis 15 m
-Renton Hill to SR 169 Road Analysis
e. Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS, Design Aesthetics) 5 m
-Report
f. Economic Development Task Force 10 m
-Report
2. Citizen Involvement/Public Outreach Process. 10 m
a. Renton Hill Meeting(Mar 23rd)
3. Potential topics for next week's (Mar 16t') WSDOT/Renton coordination Mtg
The meeting would start at 1:00 PM to be briefed on CSS 5 m
4. Upcoming Meetings
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a. March I7 h Exec/Administrators Mtg
No. Meeting Type: City Design Team Monthly Meeting
► Meeting Date: February 9, 2005
► Meeting Place: Renton City Hall, Room 511 ► Time: 1:30-3:OOPM
► I Attendees:
Stan Engler,Fire Lys Hornsby,Utilities Michael Stenhouse,Maint,
Sandra Meyer, Transp Karl Hamilton, Transp Keith Woolley, Transp.
Leslie Betlach,Parks Shawna Mulhall,EDNSP Nick Afzali, Transp.
Katie McClincy,Police Dan Hasty, Transp. Bob Mahn, Transp
Ron Straka,Utilities Abdoul Gafour,Utilities Ben Wolters,EDNSP
Notes •
This is the monthly I-405 City Design Team coordination meeting. This meeting
takes place one week prior to the monthly coordination meeting with WSDOT.
Nickel Project Mitigation Task Force: Dan Hasty gave an update on the
compilation of City comments into a letter for Gregg to sign.
The agency scoping meeting was held on 1/25. A task force meeting attended by
WSDOT(Doug and Allison)was held on 1/31. Comments are due by tomorrow,
2/10. Ron asked if there was a required comment period and should the City
request an extension.
Utility comments(or verification)due on 2/18.
Emergency Response Task Force: Stan reported that he has completed a call
analysis on the Benson overpass potential closure. The analysis looked at
installation of opticom gates on Beacon and Grant, and temporary positioning of
an aid car south of the overpass. No new equipment was required. Response
times did not consider additional traffic on the"detour route".
Environmental Task Force:
Springbrook Creek Habitat and Wetland Bank(SCHAWB)Update—The letter of
principle will be referred to committee on the 17`h. The latest SCHAWB design
includes the Parks' design for the trail. Ron showed a color graphic prepared by
the Parks' Dept. Regarding the trail, WSDOT was concerned with the cost of the
trail and loss of bank credits. However,the trail is part of the City's adopted Plan.
Shawna explained that the HUD $300K was only available as part of the Master
Plan. The SCHAWB is scheduled for construction in 2006. Ron suggested the
City attempt to bring money forward for the trail, as a show of partnering with
WSDOT. Leslie reported that trex material will probably be preferred over
chemical treated wood.
The Bank Oversight Committee meeting is in Lacey on Tuesday.
Pumps/Parks Task Force: Abdoul clarified the limits of the Nickel Project, in that
physical improvements will begin south of the Cedar Ave overpass, so therefore
no work should impact the aquifer protection zone. However, Abdoul noted that
there may be underground work in the recharge area.
Abdoul also expressed concern regarding old City utilities infrastructure that
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could be damaged/break during the Nickel Project construction project.
Traffic Analysis Task Force:
The letters of concurrence will be referred to committee on the 17th
Keith reported on the Benson Road potential "detour" operational analysis.
WSDOT and City analysis shows that if the overpass was closed, the "detour
route" could not handle all of the Benson Road traffic, even with improvements
made to the detour route.
In the A.M. peak hour, Talbot/Puget would be level of service F and could only
accommodate roughly 70% of the overpass traffic. In the P.M. peak hour,
Talbot/Grady would be level of service F and could only accommodate roughly
40%of the overpass traffic.
Mike St. noted that building an adjacent bridge would result in lots of fill, which
translates into lots of trucks hauling dirt on Benson Road. Mike also noted the
potential for noise issues. Even building a bridge adjacent would result in
construction impacts/closures to traffic. A "findings" report will be prepared by
the task force.
Keith presented traffic data on the mayor's suggested roadway connection from
Renton Hill to SR 169. The data showed a high volume of traffic using this
connection as a cut-through from Grady to SR 169. The data is also being
reviewed by WSDOT. The data will be presented at the Feb 18'h Admin/Exec
meeting.
Shawna reported on the "Sensitivity Analysis" regarding the traffic generated by
the Boeing South Lake Washington redevelopment. The WSDOT and Boeing
EIS numbers are consistent, and proposed improvements by both studies are
similar. WSDOT 1-405 proposes slightly more lane capacity than the Boeing EIS,
therefore everything appears to pan out and work. WSDOT has recently refined
the design of the North Renton interchanges, showing detailed channelization.
Context Sensitive Solutions: No Report.
Economic Development Task Force: Report on Sensitivity Analysis(see above)
Potential RTID Packages: Shawna reported that the funding scenarios being
examined are continuously evolving. Focus lately is on N. Renton between SR
169 and Park Avenue. Improvements may be more like an extension of the South
Renton Nickel Project. Discussions are on-going regarding the inclusion of the N
8'h Direct Access interchange.
Citizen Involvement/ Public Outreach Process: A meeting with the Renton Hill
neighborhood is scheduled for March 23`d. The meeting will not be run by
WSDOT staff,but by their public outreach consultant.
Potential Topics for upcoming Renton/WSDOT Coordination Mtg: Approaching
the Mayor with the Renton Hill to SR 169 connection. Benson Overpass — all
factors to consider. John's Creek study/agreement.
Feb 18d'Exec/Admin Mtg
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March 7, 2005
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Director
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
Re: Concurrence Letter
Springbrook Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank
Bank Credit Partnership
The City of Renton(City) and Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) are
currently working together to develop the Springbrook Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank
(Bank). As we move forward in this process, I would like to clarify our commitments in this
commitment letter.
Full Vision
The vision that the City and WSDOT have developed includes the development of 130 acres of
Renton-owned property as a wetland and habitat mitigation bank. The concept for the proposed
bank includes creation,restoration, and enhancement of wetland area, riparian corridors, upland
habitat, and wildlife habitat and corridors. The proposed bank also accounts for future City
infrastructure needs, like roads and utilities. WSDOT will work with the City of Renton Parks
Division to incorporate a planned Springbrook Trail connection into the full vision concept. We
recognize that trail improvements,while very desirable, may reduce wetland mitigation area and
increase construction cost. We will need to carefully consider the trade-offs inherent in
developing a trail versus maximizing wetland credits.
The City and WSDOT are working with the Bank Oversight Committee (BOC)to determine the
value of the Bank as measured in mitigation credits. The BOC has requested pre-design work on
the site before making their credit determination. This work includes hydrologic analysis,
ground survey, and environmental function analysis. WSDOT has started this work to move the
Bank proposal forward in a fast-track manner.
The proposed Bank provides opportunities for the City to mitigate for City and development
projects and WSDOT to invest in mitigation for needed regional transportation projects. The City
and WSDOT expect that the entire 130 acre site will provide at least 70 credits—adequate to
meet both parties' needs. The City has determined that they require a minimum of 25 credits to
make the Bank viable. WSDOT has determined that they require a minimum of 35 credits to
make the Bank viable. The City and WSDOT propose to split the available mitigation credits on
a fifty-fifty basis.
City of Renton
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February 1, 2005
Scaled-Back Strategy
In the event that the BOC does not allow sufficient credits to make the Bank viable and justify
the expenditure of public funds, WSDOT and the City agree to work toward solutions that will
retain the investments made by both parties. One solution is to construct a smaller scale project
on a portion of the property that would yield enough mitigation credits with a reasonable
expenditure of funds. Given that WSDOT expects the smaller scale project to provide mitigation
credits for the "nickel package",the goal of the smaller scale project would be to construct a
bank or advanced mitigation that would provide approximately 20 credits. The City and WSDOT
would share equally in the mitigation credits provided by the smaller scale project.
Concurrence
I am anticipating a project that will set a high standard of cooperation between the City and
WSDOT. I ask, by signing below,that the City and WSDOT concur with the Credit Bank
Partnership.
Sincerely,
Craig J. Stone, PE
Urban Projects Director
City of Renton Concurrence:
Kathy Keolker- Wheeler Date
Mayor, City of Renton
cc: Administrators Executive Committee members
City Design Team members
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March 17, 2005
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Director
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Re: Concurrence Letter- Johns Creek Outfall
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
This letter documents that the City of Renton and the Washington State Department of
Transportation(WSDOT) concur with the 15%design for the Johns Creek Outfall.
Johns Creek Background
The City of Renton and WSDOT have jointly investigated a non-traditional proposal to
provide water quality treatment and stormwater controls for runoff from 7.3 acres of new
impervious area which would be added to I-405 in the Johns Creek watershed. The Johns
Creek watershed is 1082 acres which is largely composed of residential (868 acres) or
commercial (215 acres) land uses. 1-405, including the new impervious area, occupies
65 acres within the Johns Creek Watershed. The increased impervious area from
expansion of I-405 would increase impervious area within the basin by less than 1%. All
water within the basin currently drains to Johns Creek, and this water is currently
discharged near the entrance to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
Under existing conditions, runoff from this part of 1-405 is combined with runoff from
the upper Johns Creek watershed(City of Renton, residential area), and then discharged
to the City of Renton drainage system located in the lower basin. The City system routes
the untreated runoff westerly to where it joins the Park Street drainage system. The Park
Street system then conveys the water north to where it discharges to a series of
intermittent stream and culvert conveyances on Johns Creek beginning approximately
200 yards upstream of the entrance road to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
TWOW�eP Ingto t state
rdnen of Transportation
Gregg Zimmerman
March 17, 2005
Page 2
A traditional stormwater response for this watershed would construct a series of
stormwater vaults within the existing Right of Way(ROW)to provide both water quality
treatment and flow control, as required by the WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual. The
City of Renton and WSDOT held a series of discussions in 2004 and early 2005 to
develop a more efficient and cost-effective solution to managing stormwater within the
Johns Creek basin.
15% Design Development
The City of Renton and the I-405 team held a series of discussions to develop the
proposed Johns Creek Outfall as the stormwater component of the North 8 h Street HOV
Direct Access Project. This design concept was investigated sufficient to allow
preparation of a 15% design package.
The design addresses a series of potential concerns and opportunities that were identified
through the discussions. Protection of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park facilities and
plant materials was identified as a major concern which triggered additional study,
consideration of several discharge locations, and careful routing of the discharge pipe to
minimize disturbance to Park facilities. Minimizing disruption to Park operations and the
Parks users was also a major concern and resulted in limitations on construction timing
and activities. Sizing the new stormwater facilities to handle anticipated future flows
from both I-405 and from residential areas in the upper watershed was also addressed
during preliminary design. Finally,minimizing impacts to the backwater channel of
Johns Creek was also a major concern which triggered studies of the projected changes to
water surface elevation and stream flow velocities.
Preliminary design discussions identified the opportunity to forgo stormwater detention
for this project. The purpose of stormwater detention is to provide protection to
downstream areas from erosion and flooding problems associated with increased flows as
a result of a project. Studies as part of preliminary design established that detention
would not provide any meaningful additional protection to downstream areas, and
detention would not serve a useful purpose for this project. The bulk of the downstream
conveyance for this project will be drainage pipes specifically sized and constructed to
hold both current and anticipate future flows. This piped system has been sized
specifically for the projected future flows andwill not be affected by either erosion or
flooding issues. A short section of Johns Creek within Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park could potentially be affected and was investigated during preliminary design.
Studies established that this is a backwater channel of Lake Washington, and the channel
is sufficiently large that neither water elevation nor flow rate will be noticeably changed
by the project's peak discharges.
To address concerns identified during the preliminary design process, a series of
conditions were developed which state the specific concerns and how they will be
addressed during final design and construction. A full listing of the conditions which will
guide final design and construction is attached(Johns Creek Agreement Outline)
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Washington State Page 2
AV Denartment of Transoortation
Gregg Zimmerman
March 17, 2005
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Final Design Development
The City of Renton and WSDOT anticipate continuation of the cooperative design
process during the development of Final Design for this project. Development of the
final design will be guided by the conditions established during the preliminary design
process and described in the attached Johns Creek Agreement Outline. Funding for the
final design and construction of the North Renton Congestion Relief and Bus Rapid
Transit Project is dependent on future funding actions, such as legislative action by the
State of Washington or a Regional Transportation Investment Disctrict(RTID)public
vote.
Concurrence
I am anticipating a project that will set a high standard of cooperation between the City of
Renton and WSDOT. I ask, by signing below,that the City and WSDOT concur with the
15%design for the Johns Creek Outfall. This 15%design will be examined by the
project's NEPA document which is currently in preparation. The City and WSDOT
commit to work together, guided by the conditions in the attached Johns Creek
Agreement Outline, to develop the final design, obtain necessary approvals, and prepare
associated permits once funding becomes available.
Craig J. Stone, PE
Urban Projects Director
City of Renton Concurrence:
Date
Gregg Zimmerman, PE
Administrator, PBPW
City of Renton
cc: Administrators Executive Committee members
City Design Team members
I-405 Project Team file
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fT Deoa►tment of Transoortatlon
Attachment 1
Johns Creek Agreement Outline: City of Renton and WSDOT
This document outlines an agreement between the City of Renton and the Washington
State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)to establish a stormwater discharge to
Johns Creek at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in the City of Renton. Included in
this outline is a listing of the responsibilities of each party as part of the anticipated
agreement, and the 15% design for the Johns Creek Outfall and related conveyance
systems (Appendix E: Johns Creek Backwater Analysis and Appendix F: Outfall Pipeline
Hydraulic Analysis, Supplements to Preliminary Hydraulic Report, North 8`h HOV
Direct Access).
Both parties are aware that the Johns Creek Outfall is a part of the larger North Renton
Project, and that funding for the North Renton Project has not been allocated at the time
this document was prepared. Both parties presume that funding will occur in the
foreseeable future and they wish to complete this letter of concurrence now to provide the
certainty that the Johns Creek Outfall and the associated flow exemption will be included
as designed in the North Renton Project once funding is secured and construction
commences.
Both parties agree:
the Park"needs toleprctected:clurmcons
♦ That Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is an important recreational resource to the
City of Renton, and that substantial efforts should be made during construction of the
Johns Creek Outfall to minimize disruption of Park uses; and
theJo akhCewatSs B accurate
♦ That the Johns Creek Backwater Study accurately describes the existing condition of
the local drainage system in the vicinity of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park at the
time of this agreement, and accurately anticipates the effects of Johns Creek Outfall
on the local drainage systems in the Johns Creek watershed; and
u�flaws�under�discussion�currentl�y�go toJohri"sCreek
♦ That stormwater runoff flows from the affected section of I-405 and tributary areas of
the City are currently routed to Johns Creek via local drainage systems, and these
flows are contributing to infrastructure limitations in the local conveyance systems;
and
thechange,_ulunpervious areaLLui the Johns CreekrWatershedfromI=405..un royernents
W
s small
♦ That construction of the North Renton Project would increase impervious area within
the Johns Creek watershed by approximately 7.3 acres. This amounts to less than 1%
increase in impervious area across the Johns Creek watershed, which would result in
a very small increase to existing flows; and
Attachment 1 page 1
Johns Creek Agreement Outline
proidingwaterqualitytreatirient to I=405 runoff well irnproue Johns Crere
♦That providing enhanced water quality treatment to I-405 stormwater flows within the
Johns Creek watershed would result in improvements to existing water quality in
discharges to Johns Creek; and
this iilstariceaslt, rovfdesilo°add lot nal rotec thatdetentton is not necessary
downstreamtresources
♦ That providing detention to I-405 runoff routed to the Johns Creek Outfall prior to
discharge would provide no meaningful environmental or resource protection benefit.
The outfall location, as shown to the north of the Park entrance, is within the
backwater area of Lake Washington,there is sufficient channel capacity in the
affected reach of Johns Creek to safely accommodate unrestricted stormwater runoff
flows from the I-405 corridor, and that post-project flow velocities would be low
enough that there are no erosion or bank stability concerns; and
° tlie new system willFals'oAeonvey thel00.yr local flows:from u:stream basins
♦ That the I-405 conveyance shall convey the 100-year design storm of 3 upstream sub-
basins of Johns Creek that currently cross I-405 to the new discharge so that these
flows are removed from the local conveyance systems they currently occupy; and
`the new conveyance system and outfall will reduce flooding near Southport,�bndge
♦That establishing the Johns Creek Outfall will reduce flooding in the vicinity of the
Southport stream crossing immediately upstream of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park; and
thexzriewcon�eyan�N ewe systemllfreecapaeltvin�existing uconveyanceHssystems
♦That establishing the Johns Creek Outfall will free capacity in existing local drainage
and conveyance systems.
City of Renton agrees:
-,,;to�prvvlde�easements
♦ To approve drainage and temporary construction easements submitted by WSDOT on
properties owned by the City to allow construction and operation of the stormwater
outfall and related conveyance system as described in the 15%design document
(Appendix E: Johns Creek Backwater Analysis and Appendix F: Outfall Pipeline
Hydraulic Analysis, Supplements to Preliminary Hydraulic Report, North 8rh HOV
Direct Access).; and
to particlpate�mfiriallziig design
r-�
♦ To participate in discussions with WSDOT and the Design/Build team as part of
progressing the 15%design to the final design such that a final design review by the
City will take place in timely manner to approve required City permits for
construction; and
to'`support direct`:dischargeywai�e 'if oneisneeded
♦To support a WSDOT request for a direct discharge waiver to Department of Ecology,
should such a waiver be deemed necessary as part of the permitting process for the
North Renton Project. City support will be based on hydraulic and hydrologic
analyses reviewed by the City and is subject to any environmental reviews that may
be performed in the future; and
Attachment 1 page 2
Johns Creek Agreement Outline
to wor " towardsconsensus,to""addressnewssues
♦To work with WSDOT and the Design/Build team to reach consensus on how to
address new issues as they develop as part of the implementation process for the
Johns Creek Outfall; and
to_ownpoperate,�and�maintamthe�conuEeyance�systern=.outside:of�WSD®T'R®
♦ To accept ownership upon completion of construction, and to operate and maintain
those portions of the conveyance system which lie outside of the WSDOT ROW as
shown in the 15% design review plans. The City's agreement to maintain these
systems is contingent upon the City's approvals in regards to ease of maintenance
access in the final design.
WSDOT agrees:
NOTE ,GeieralAgreerri
to, construct ash 1��ei
♦ To construct the Johns Creek stormwater outfall as described in the 15% design
document(Appendix E: Johns Creek Backwater Analysis and Appendix F: Outfall
Pipeline Hydraulic Analysis, Supplements to Preliminary Hydraulic Report, North
8` HOV Direct Access).and
�,`�topartic�patef finalizing d esgn mh__'
♦ To participate in discussions with City of Renton and the Design/Build team as part
of progressing the 15%design to the final design; and
tomalcenoproJect char es"wthoutcorieurrence4from Renton
♦To make no changes to the 15%design document (Appendix E: Johns Creek
Backwater Analysis and Appendix F: Outfall Pipeline Hydraulic Analysis,
Supplements to Preliminary Hydraulic Report, North 8r4 HOV Direct Access) or the
area draining to this outfall without prior concurrence from the City of Renton; and
t�opohvidegenhaicedwatersqualtytteaiment^,fors I 405 #lows
♦ To provide enhanced water quality treatment methods (per WSDOT Highway Runoff
Manual standards applicable at the time of final design) for 100% of the existing and
proposed pollution generating pavement surfaces within the I-405 corridor which is
routed to the Johns Creek discharge; and
tvpo��ndeconveyancecapacitytoliandle 1OOyrxflows"from"I-4U
♦ To provide conveyance capacity sufficient to handle stormwater flows generated by
the implementation phase of the North Renton Project; and
to provide=conveyancecapactyto liandle:1+00yrflows from"offsrte basuisfuture
land�use�condrtions
♦ To provide conveyance capacity sufficient to handle current and future off-site flows
from upstream tributary areas identified on Sheet 1, Exhibit A (Appendix E:Johns
Creek Backwater Analysis), and as described in Appendix E:Johns Creek Backwater
Analysis. It is agreed that WSDOT will capture off-site flows upstream of 1-405 and
route them directly to the Johns Creek Outfall without detention or treatment,
thereby diverting flows away from existing City of Renton local conveyance systems
west of I-405. It is agreed that 200 cfs constitutes sufficient capacity to meet this
requirement; and
Attachment 1 page 3
Johns Creek Agreement Outline
Ito Owrt,,,ope ,_and�"mantain the convey'ancesystern�,witlunttle�WSD�tTfR®
♦ To own, operate, and maintain the portions of the Johns Creek conveyance system
that lie within the WSDOT ROW.
♦ To secure all necessary Section 4(f), Section 6 and/or other approvals related to use of
the City park as part of the WSDOT project.
NOTE�Protection=of Parlc=Uses �Tuning�I'ssues
��to�rruniniizeuriiiactsto` Pazk�operatc►ris
♦ To work diligently with City of Renton Parks Department and the Design/Build team
during construction to minimize physical impacts and disruption to recreation
activities and maintenance operations at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and at
the Park Maintenance Facility; and
to�construct�u°'1`and ortioris,letween Oct�lSth�andklVlarch-lL�c
♦ To minimize disrupting access to the Park by Park users, construction of the portions
of the Johns Creek Outfall in the vicinity of the Park will occur during periods of low
Park use (between October 15th and March 1s) except where limited by State and
Federal permits; and
Ito-stait constriction ofin=water'structure after July 4 `:weekend
♦ To minimize disrupting access to the Park by park users. When construction activity
which must occur during high-park use periods due to State or Federal permit
conditions, such activities will occur after July 4th weekend and not during Renton
River Days; and
teecessoen.toIvlaintenanceFacilitybetween5amani�llp
♦To minimize disrupting access to the Park Maintenance Facility, construction
activities impacting access to the Maintenance Facility will occur during periods of
low Park use (between October 15th and March 1st) and will occur so that access to
the Maintenance Facility is available during maintenance staff work hours(between
5AM and 11 PM)and
tomasntainsecun at the maintenance facile Burin construction
t� � _ _ty ty._:n _ g-
♦ To provide and maintain security of maintenance facility during night work
conditions when existing security measures are adversely affected by construction
activities.
N®TE: Protection'of Plant MTWIF
atenals
to:avoid im acti g me lam
t,lantersaand„plant materials
♦To avoid impacts to the Park's natural resources and plant materials,measures will be
implemented to protect valuable plant materials within existing median planters on
Park roadways. Measures will include prohibition of machinery operation in planter
areas,prohibition of stockpiling in planter areas, protective fencing around planter
areas during construction, and other measures agreed to by both parties during
development of final design; and
Attachment 1 page 4
Johns Creek Agreement Outline
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♦To avoid impacts to the Park's natural resources and plants, no mature trees will be
removed within the Park and substantial measures will be implemented to protect
mature trees adjacent to the outfall route. Measures will include establishment and
fencing of an exclusion zone around existing trees,prohibition of any construction
related activity within the exclusion zone, and other measures agreed to by both
parties during development of final design; and
o��confine construction disturbance to.,Mhalt areas,where; 'rachcable
♦To avoid impact to the Parks natural resources and plant materials, all construction
activity will be confined to areas of existing asphalt paving where practicable.
Construction of the outfall itself will necessitate work on the stream bank within the
Park Maintenance Facility, and will not be confined to asphalt paving areas; and
to,restore hsturbedeas
♦To restore all disturbed areas including asphalt,mulching, landscaping, fencing, etc.
to pre-project conditions at completion of construction; and
Ito verify, d'esign;accommodafes.anticipa ,rovemerits intheBasin
♦ To minimize reconstruction of the outfall,the final design shall verify that the outfall
system accommodates future City and private improvements that are known by the
City at the time of the final design.
To�address othe €un acts�asif ei
♦ To minimize park impacts as required.
Attachment 1 page 5
Johns Creek Agreement Outline
March 8, 2005
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Director
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
Re: I-405 Wells&Parks Task Force: City of Renton and WSDOT
The City of Renton and the Washington State Department of Tans ortation(WSDOT)
has formed a Wells& Parks Task Force to address impacts to the' i r 's water supply
system and Cedar River and Liberty parks caused byfthefuure I-405 improvements.
This letter documents the Task Force's findings add discusses future st ps'and decisions.
c
Task Force Objective
The Task Force's objectives were to identify solutions,• that:
;,
Avoid and/or minimize impacts'to� City of Rentan�s water supply system and
all associated facilities,
■ Avoid and/or minimize the loss ofusable k and visual impacts and noise
..
impacts to Cedar =ve_, Park and Li " rt. ark, and'_
■ Ensure the safe o users.
Key Issues
■ I-405 reconstructio �rneces� tats ereconstruction and re-alignment of the
noboun I '45 t1,69 off-ramp
■ E5isting maint Ice and liv ry routes to the water supply facilities located
4107ithing Cedar ark w£i e impacted by the new ramp alignment
■ I-405' e,onstruction necessitates the re-alignment and reconstruction of the BNSF
railroadd. t ctures over the Cedar River and the access road between Houser Way
and Cedar er• ark
■ The railroad ia�lignment necessitates the removal of the existing Houser Way
bridge over the Cedar River, leaving approximately 20 ft between the re-aligned
railroad and the building for wells 1, 2 and 3 for a new bridge over the Cedar
River.
■ Access to Cedar River Park and Liberty Park for emergency response vehicles,
water utility maintenance personnel and the public is currently via Carco Road
and Houser Way
■ The Carco Road is a utility corridor between Cedar River Park and Liberty Park
and access will need to be maintained for utility maintenance.
Questions & Findings
1. How do we avoid andlor minimize impacts to the water supply facilities,
principally the well buildings along the east side of I-405 in Cedar River Park?
The Task Force identified a ramp alignment that avoids impacts and allows the
well buildings to remain in place.
2. How do we provide chemical deliveries to the water supply facilities,principally
the corrosion control treatment facility (CCTF)?
Since the existing route will be blocked by the new freeway ramp,the Task Force
set out to find an alternate route for chemical delivery. The ,as k Force identified
Ador
two solutions, one of which requires relocation of the CCTF.
a) Leave the CCTF in its current location. Chemical;(Zleliveries would occur
via a gated access within the Limited Access limit The access would be
between the I-405 mainline and the SR lb..off-ramp. This access would
AV
be designated as a Type C Special�Use Approach.
b) Relocate the CCTF to the west side of I-405 thin the vacaiedHouser
Way alignment. Anew entrance wool, be Brea ed off of Bronson Way.
3. How do we maintain emergency response, maintenance and public access to
Cedar River and Liberty Par ;o the south?
i
The Task Force identified one comp etelan .one partial, olution for providing
emergency response,maintenance and publicaccess o Cedar River and Liberty
Parks from the south
a) A ne edar "ver crossing between the Old City Hall site and Liberty
P , . 's new ac ess would connect to the existing access road between
Liberty azk andfed River P k
A=neCed 'ver crossin between the Narco and Stoneway sites. This
accesswould semergency response vehicles and public access to
Cedar Rive: ark o he south. Access to Liberty Park from the south
would not be served by this new crossing.
Going Forwar
Realizing that the -4 5 mprovements are unfunded and the complexity of the issues at
hand, it is not expect that final decisions for all of these issues can be made at this time.
However, it is advantageous for both parties to resolve and make decisions for those
issues that are solvable. By making and documenting decisions as we progress,both
parties will be able to go forward with some certainty about what the 1-405 improvements
will include.
WSDOT will include the work south of SR-169 in the Environmental Assessment(EA)
for the South Renton Implementation Plan project. All of the issues discussed in this
letter will be included in this document. The work for this EA will begin once the
Implementation Plan is funded. WSDOT anticipates that it will take two years to
complete the EA and one year to select a design/builder and award a contract. Assuming
a funding date of July of 2007,the earliest that construction would begin in this area is
2010.
Regarding the findings of the Wells and Parks Task Force, it is our opinion that Finding 1
should be moved forward as a concurrence point between the City and WSDOT.
Findings 2 and 3 regarding chemical delivery to the CCTF and park access, should
continue to be topics of discussion between the City and WSDOT.
Concurrence
By signing below,the City and WSDOT agree that;
Task Force Finding 1 - The I-405 northbound to SR 169 off ramp alignment that avoids
the need to relocate the City of Renton water supply faciliti INU be carried forward and;
As plans for the I-405 corridor continue to develop and t e City deve o s and/or
contemplates changes to its parks or water supply farlies we recogFiize�the need to
continue to work together to explore new solutions for Finding 2 and Fin'n 3.
Sincerely,
Craig J. Stone, PE
s ,
I-405 Project Director A .
City of Renton Conc nce:
Greggmmerman, Date
Pubi orks Director, -1 ,1, of Renton
cc: Administrators ' ecutive Committee members
City Design Team members
City Wells and Parks Task Force members
CJS:jad
Nick Afzali- Proposed alignment of new I-405 ramp to SRr169 Page 1
From: Abdoul Gafour
To: Afzali, Nick; Woolley, Keith
Date: 3/8/2005 2:43:05 PM
Subject: Proposed alignment of new 1-405 ramp to SR-169
Nick:
1 have evaluated WSDOT's request for the Water and Wells task force to concur with the proposed
location of the new ramp to SR-169. The proposed alignment of the ramp as shown on the preliminary
drawing (i.e.: Exhibit CCTF access dated 11/16/04) appears to avoid the footprint of the existing two
buildings for the City's water production wells (PW-8, PW-9) and the two water facilities (the corrosion and
control treatment facility"CCTF"and the fluoridation building).
Although the proposed alignment of the ramp appears to avoid the above facilities, it would significantly
restrict and impact the City's access to the facilities and also the operation and maintenance of the
facilities including the related underground utilities.
WSDOT design team must verify and confirm that there is adequate room for the City to access the above
facilities for operation and maintenance including the removal of large chemical tanks and well pumps
from the above facilities. WSDOT also need to verify and provide access for the repair and maintenance
of related underground utilities, including the 24-inch transmission main under Carco Road and of other
existing utilities including chemical, electrical, and telemetry lines.
The impacted utilities must be relocated away from and outside of the new ramp to a location that will
allow the City's access for maintenance and operation. The removal of the chemical tanks may require a
closure of the ramp due to clearance and height limitations.
In addition to the new ramp,the proposed relocation of the BNSF railroad track closer to the City's
production wells RW-1, 2 and 3,along with the proposed removal and abandonment of the Houser Way
bridge and the elimination of the Carco underpass road will restrict the access for the maintenance and
operation of the wells and related underground utilities.
The Water Utility wants WSDOT and the City design team to further investigates the above impacts
before the City's recommendation to the Executive Committee to approve the proposed ramp alignment.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Abdoul
3/8/05-3 p.m.
Abdoul Gafour
City of Renton Water Utility Engr.Supervisor
425-430-7210
425-430-7241(fax)
agafour@ci.renton.wa.us
CC: Betlach, Leslie; Hornsby, Lys; Sled, Raymond
Introductions
■ Facilitator: Rita Brogan
■ WSDOT project staff:
■ Stacy Trussler,Project Manager
■ Ross Fenton,Contract Manager
■ Kart Westby,Traffic Engineer
■ Colleen Gants and Todd Merkens,Public
Information
■ City of Renton staff:
■ Nick Afzali
■ Sandra Meyer
■ Shawna Mulhall
Why we are here tonight? Our promise
■ Provide context info on the 1-405 ■We are here to listen and learn.
program ■We will do our best, working as a
team, to address neighborhood
■ Focus on access concerns.
■We will get back to you.
■ Identify issues for future discussion ■We want to continue the
conversation.
Awn AMM
Growth in Renton and the
Agenda for tonight Region Population
Growth 1999-2000
■ Renton and the Renton 20.1%
■ 1-405 overview Region are King county 15.2%
■ Renton Hill access issues and growing Regional 1997 2020
Population 564,391 764,660
opportunities ■ And will keep Employment 408,635 552,724
■ Discussion: How to maintain the growing Year Vehicles
dialogue? ■ Traffic is rowin 2o04 147.000
g g 2000 140,000
along 1-405 between 1996 126,000
SR 167 and SR 169 19M 93,000
1976 163,000
What are the Needs for 1-405? Traffic Hotspots
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■ One of the most congested
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freeways in state * _
■ 56°h growth in daily trips(95- k �� � i. „' ■_.-.. '
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■ 10-12 hours of congestion a f rF f t .Ho + ■ +
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day in worst areas. I n ^+;+ ■-.:"` _ :,
■ Critical to trade and state economy r�'
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■ Washington#1 trade
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dependent state. � � J"s ,6 _r I 3...........�.. ......
■ Essential to Growth Management 0,
Program ` rum is Renton
■ Investments support smart k ; ".... ......a...........
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growth strategies.
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1-405 Goals Multimodal
■ Move people and goods safely and ■ 2 ner81ARRded each
efficiently. :,.
_ direction
■ Provide balanced modes of ■ Bus Rapid Transit system
transportation. ■ Key chokepoints fixed
■ Leave the environment better than it ■ 9 new transit centers added
was. ■ 50%transit service increase
■ Support our community's values on with HOV land&new direct .
smart growth. access ramps
■ Act responsibly and be accountable ■ Local arterials improved -,
■ 5000 new Park&Ride
with public dollars. spaces
■ Work for a healthy economy and better ■ 1700 new vanpools
future. ■ Environmental enhancements
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I-405 Implementation
Principles Completed to date
r ■ Achieved
■ Worst First �� '` regional consensus i �
on 1-405 Corridor master plan. co„�aa
■ Fulfill the Visionvrognm
■ Completed EIS,selected an
■ Build Logical Segments alternative,with a Federal _ •.-
Record of Decision
■ Geographic Investments . First phase is underway with
■ Early Environmental Action $485 M in"nickel projects."
■ Minimize Costs, Risks&Delays ■ Executive Committee
Endorsed 1-405
■ Minimize Construction Impacts 2mOpllementation Plan October _ s
■ Modal Balance 0 ...............................___._......_..
■ Achieve Early Actions
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1-405 Master Plan: w.• Phase One: Nickel
Projects
Phased Over Time -1
485 million for
■ $
■ Nickel projects— Kirkland, Renton, 1-405 >=
Bellevue ■ Focus on Kirklaln-
Renton 8 Belles o I
■ Implementation Plan to be built as ■ Funds 5°h desi
funds become available from corridor
■ Funded projM �
regional, federal, Sound Transit& of 10-year planl�
■ Can stand alorn
other sources future funding
delayed
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1-405 Project Timeline Nickel Project
■ Extends from the West
Valley Hwy to Maple a
d+ Valley Hwy in Renton '0R1676ffi"
■ One additional NB lane d r
on 1405 from SR 181 to I °
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Phase Two: I-405 1 (BRT)
Implementation Plan
■ 1-405/SR 167 interchange
■ Renton to 1-90
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From: Ronald Straka
To: Dennis Culp
Date: 12/10/2004 8:51:42 AM
Subject: Re: John's Creek
Johns Creek receives runoff from the North Renton sub-basin in the Lake Washington East Basin The
North Renton sub-basin is approximately 2.0 square miles in size and extends from just North of SR-900
intersection with 1-405 to NE 3rd Street on the south,just east of Monroe Ave NE to the east and Logan
Ave to the west. The portion of 1-405 within this sub-basin drains to Johns Creek along with all of the
other tributary area, including the District 1 Boeing Redevelopment area (Lakeshore Landing).
The storm water runoff from the basin is currently conveyed to Johns Creek via pipes system ranging from
72-inch to 12-inch pipes. These systems convey runoff from the portion of 1-405 in the sub-basin, City
right-of-way in the sub-basin and private properties.
The previous 1-405 project basically collected the runoff into pipe system and discharged the runoff into
the downstream storm pipe systems without little to no detention and no water quality treatment. As part
of the 1-405 widening project, WSDOT proposes to collect the runoff from 1-405, provide water quality
treatment for all of the roadway runoff from the existing and widened portion of 1-405 through the use of a
facility that is called an ecology embankment. The project will improve surface water quality, since the
project will provide water quality treatment for the existing roadway areas that are currently draining to
Johns Creek untreated, along with the new widened portions of 1-405. WSDOT is proposing to direct
discharge (no flow control i.e. detention) the runoff into Johns Creek as currently is occurring. WSDOT is
proposing to convey the runoff to Johns Creek in a new 72-inch to 36-inch storm line that will discharge
into Johns Creek downstream of the culvert crossing to the western parking area in Coulon Park. The
proposed WSDOT storm line will also intercept the sub-basin runoff from the east side of 1-405 and
convey it to the proposed discharge location.
The 1-405 project will convert existing roadway shoulder area and pervious areas with in the 1-405
right-of-way to 10-acres of new impervious area. Based upon their basin hydrologic analysis, the
proposed project will increase runoff to Johns Creek by 4.90 cubic feet per second or approximately a 1%
increase above the total runoff from the sub-basin during the 100-year storm. WSDOTs position is that
direct discharge is allowed into Lake Washington (per the 2001 Ecology Storm water Manual) and Johns
Creek is basically a part of Lake Washington. We have asked WSDOT to provide as a basin hydrologic
and hydraulic analysis to show us the effect of the direct discharge to Johns Creek on the Park to insure
that it will not impact adversely impact the Park. We are currently reviewing their report to verify if we
agree with the results. WSDOT is proposing direct discharge to save money. The use of direct discharge
would eliminate the need for flow control (detention)facilities for the 1-405 runoff, which would require
them to construct large vaults or acquire property adjacent to their right-of-way to construct ponds.
Generally the proposed 1-405 Storm water system will improve water quality in Johns Creek, since they will
treat all runoff from the portion of 1-405 that drains to Johns Creek. The increase in peak flow due to the
direct discharge is estimated to be about 1% above what the flow would be to Johns Creek, if the project
had provided flow control.
There are other large areas in the sub-basin (Lakeshore Landing)that also directly discharge runoff
untreated to Johns Creek. These areas are proposed for redevelopment, but will not be required to retrofit
their sites for flow control or water quality treatment since they are already developed, our City code does
not require it and the Boeing Development Agreement does not allow us to place such a requirement on
the project.
I hope this provides you the information you need for your discussions with the Mayor, please contact me
if you have any questions or need additional information.
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 12/09/2004 6:24:50 PM >>>
Dennis, go right ahead.
Gregg
>>> Dennis Culp 12/9/2004 3:59:52 PM >>>
Hi Gregg..............
The mayor asked me last week about 1-405 storm water finding its way into Coulon (apparently via John's
Creek). I need to say something to her tomorrow at 10am on this subject.
Could I impose on Ron's time for a brief history lesson on how the previous 1-405 project processed storm
water to get it acceptable to runoff into the Lake.
the discussion should take only about 15 minutes.
regards
Dennis
CC: Christian Munter; Gregg Zimmerman; Leslie Betlach; Lys Hornsby
RECEIVE&�ITY OF RENTON
„u Office,of the City Attorney
SEP 12004 Lawrence J.Warren
KathyKeolker-Wheeler, Mayor
I ENT Obi Assistant Citv Attorneys
UTILITY SYSTEMS Mark Barber
Zanetta L. Fontes
Ann S. Nielsen
Sasha P. Alessi
MEMORANDUM Whitney A. Faulkner
To: Gregg A. Zimmerman, PBPW Administrator
From: Lawrence I Warren, City Attorney
Date: August 30, 2004
Subject: WSDOT Request to Conduct Wetland Surveys on City Property
i believe that you have the authority to sign the right of entry. That document is approved as to
legal form
CLawrence J. Wan n
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cc: Jay Covington
Alex Pietsch
Neil Watts
Sandra Meyer
Lys Hornsby
Nick Afzali
Mile Webby
Post Office Box 626-Renton,Washington 98057-(425)255-8678/FAX(425)255-5474 R E N T O N
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DATE: August 27, 2004
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TO: Larry Warren CIT
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FROM: Gregg Zimmerman
SUBJECT: WSDOT request to conduct Wetland Surveys on City Property
Please see the attached request from the Washington State Department of Transportation to obtain
the City's permission to access certain of the City's properties to conduct wetland surveys and
monitoring. This work is associated with the collaboration between WSDOT and Renton to
identify environmental mitigation options for the I-405 Corridor project. As you may be aware,
we have been in discussion with WSDOT to enter into a mutually beneficial agreement in which
WSDOT will provide improvements to City owned wetland property as advance mitigation for
the I-405 corridor project, and Renton will benefit by having these improved city-owned wetland
areas recognized by the regulatory agencies as a Wetland Mitigation Bank that would be available
for use to provide compensatory mitigation for City capital projects and private development
projects.
So, I have two questions. For Larry,do you believe that I am authorized to sign this right of entry
document? And for Mike,are there any insurance documentation needs?
Thanks.
cc: Jay Covington
Alex Pietsch
Neil Watts
Sandra Meyer
Lys Hornsby
Nick Afiali
Ron Straka
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August 17, 2004 �a-
City of Renton /
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055-3232
Dear Property Owner:
The Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) is seeking your permission to
conduct wetland, fish and aquatic surveys on your property. The purpose of the work is to
identify existing wetlands, fish and aquatic resources to analyze design options for the proposed
SR 405 Project.
In most cases,WSDOT and its consultants plan to conduct surveys during the weekday. The
team will identify themselves by presenting official identification.
For the wetland survey,one or more environmental specialists will perform the work. They will
be taking notes on vegetation and other site characteristics. Their work may entail digging one or
more small, shallow(less than 2 ft deep)holes to assess soil characteristics. All holes will be
backfilled and foot tamped to ensure that no hole or depression is left that could result in injury to
pedestrians or animals. In some areas,they may need to cut invasive vegetation(such as
blackberries)using a machete,but they will take care not to damage native or ornamental plants.
The amount of time it takes to collect the data on each property will vary depending on the
complexity of the site,but in most cases the field inspections can be accomplished in an hour or
less. In some instances,it may be necessary to visit the property more than once. If the area
meets the parameters for wetlands,the border of the wetland will be flagged with numbered
plastic survey tape or small pin flags. A WSDOT survey crew would follow within a week or
two to locate the flags and accurately map the wetlands. The survey crew will then remove the
flags.
For the fish and aquatic survey, one or more resource specialists will conduct a walkover
reconnaissance survey of the parcels. If there are possible fish bearing or other aquatic resources
on the premises then the area will be flagged with numbered plastic survey tape or small pin
flags. A WSDOT survey crew would follow within a week or two to locate,map,and remove
these flags.
WSDOT appreciates your cooperation in our data collection efforts. Please sign the attached
form and return it in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Though we anticipate that our
work will be complete by the end of August 2004,the right-of-entry approval extends until the
end of August 2005,in case the work takes longer to coordinate than planned.
If there are any questions related to this form.or the wetland and fish and aquatic survey work,
please contact Jason McKinney, I-405 Project Team at(425)456-8562. For additional, general
information about this project,we invite you to visit our website at
ht1p:,'/ww .wsdot.wa.>;ov/proiccts/I-405. Your timely response to our request is greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
PERMIT TO ENTER
State Route 405
The Grantor(s), CITY OF RENTON, grant(s)to the State of Washington and its assigns, the
right, privilege and permit of ingress and egress over, across, under and upon the hereinafter.
described lands from the date hereof until August 31, 2005 for the purpose of assessing soil, site
and vegetation characteristics. The Grantee agrees to restore the structure, grading, landscaping
and other improvements damaged by the entry to at least as good a condition as such structures,
grading, landscaping and other improvements, were in immediately prior to the Grantee's
commencement of work.
Said lands being situated in King County, State of Washington, and described as follows:
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof
Assessor's Parcel Nos: 3340400585
The Grantee, its authorized agents and employees,will protect, save and hold harmless
the Grantor, its successors or assigns, from all claims, actions, costs, damages or expenses of any
nature whatsoever by reason of the acts or omissions of the grantee, its assigns, agents,
contractors, licensees, invitees, employees or any person whomsoever arising out of or in
connection with any acts or activities authorized by this Permit. The grantee, its agents or
employees, further agrees to defend the grantor in any litigation, including payment of any costs
or attorneys fees, for any claims or action commenced, thereof arising out of or in connection
with acts or activities authorized by this Permit. This obligation shall not include such claims,
costs, damages or expenses which may be caused by the sole negligence of the grantor, its
successor or assigns; Provided that if the claims or damages are caused by or result from
concurrent negligence of(a) the grantor, its agents or employees and (b) the grantee, its agents or
employees, and involves those actions covered by RCW 4.24.115, this indemnity provision shall
be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of the grantee or grantee(s) agents or
employees.
Dated
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EXHIBIT A
Lots 1 through 32, inclusive, Block 5, C.D. Hillman's Earlington Gardens Addition to the
City of Seattle, Division No. 1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 17 of
Plats, page 74, records of King County, Washington,
AND Lots 1 through 32, Block 6, C.D. Hillman's Earlington Gardens Addition to the
City of Seattle, Division No. 1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 17 of
Plats,page 74, records of King County, Washington;
TOGETHER WITH vacated street adjacent which attaches by operation of law,by City
of Renton Ordinance 3968, recorded under King County Recording Number 8601080902;
EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington for highway by Superior
Court Cause No. 576018;
EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Renton for road by instrument recorded
under King County Recording No. 8202160350.
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Title: ACQUISITION, E SIDE GREEN RIVER WATERSHED/E VALLEY RD 97
Effective Date: Jun 23, 1997
Date Entered: Sep 4, 1997 by User: CC6
Date Modified: Mar 6, 2001 by User: slombard
Narrative: ■ 6/23/97- Acquisition of The Austin Company's property on SW 19th Street and East
Valley Road for wetland preservation. Project known as the East Side Green River
Watershed. 11-acre parcel.
■ See also: SW Deed#9707090564, Deed QC 19990903000353; Deed QC
19990903000354(not with City- in file only)
Keywords: ■ ACQUISITION 97
■ AC-037
■ AUSTIN COMPANY 97
■ SW 19TH ST 97
■ E VALLEY RD 97
■ E SIDE GREEN RIVER WATERSHED 97
■ WETLAND W-7N
Location: CABINET 2
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Property Profile Summary Report
ACCOUNT INFORMATION ASSESSMENT AND TAX INFORMATI
Acct No: 334040058508 Levy Code: 2110
Parcel No: 3340400585 Tax Status: EXEMPT
Taxpayer: CITY OF RENTON Roll Yr: 2004
Mail Addr: 1055 S GRADY WY New Cnstr: NO
RENTON WA 98055 Land Val: $76,600.00
Impvs Val: $0.00
PARCEL INFORMATION
HILLMANS CD Jurisdiction: RENTON
Plat Name: EARLINGTON Present Use: VACANT(COMMERCIAL)
GARDENS NO. 01 Zoning: CO
Plat Lot: 1 THRU 32 Lot Acres: 11.0
Plat Block: 5-6 Lot SF: 479160
S/T/R: 19/23/5 Wtr Frt SF: 0
Qtr Section: SW
Prop Type: Commercial
SALES RECORDS
Excise Tax# Sale Date Sale Price Sale Instrument
1554098 06/30/1997 $0.00 DEED
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
1 THRU 32 5-6 HILLMANS EARLINGTON GARDENS#1 LOTS 1 THRU 32 OF BLOCK 5 TGW LOTS
THRU 32 OF BLOCK 6 TGW
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From: Ronald Straka
To: Christian Munter
Date: 08/02/2004 3:40-03 PM
Subject: Fwd: WSDOT EEI
FYI/copy to paper file. I save a copy to the electronic file North Renton/1004 Other Cities &County
Correspondence. It looks like we are not the only ones that have concerns with WSDOT's WRIA based
mitigation strategy.
>>> <KPaulsen@ci.bellevue.wa.us> 07/29/2004 10:00:35 AM >>>
Hi Ron, Jenny,
This is just a"heads up." We talked with our Council about WSDOT going
to release their recommendation for Lk Sammamish State Park as the 1-405
EEI mitigation site. As I forewarned WSDOT, they were not supportive
of the idea. I thought I'd share their letter to WSDOT, so you would
know what was happening and not be surprised. We'll probably have our
interest statement approved on Monday, so I'll ship that along when it's
final.
Basically, the interest statement will say that Bellevue wants
"watershed" defined as "waters draining to Lake Washington" not the
WRIA, that viable mitigation projects closer to 1-405 should be given
priority, that impacts can't compromise future ESA recovery
opportunities, that they manage mitigation at the same scale as the
functions are managed (e.g. by chinook population for ESA impacts -
mitigating impacts to North Lk Wash. Chinook in similar habitats used by
NLW chinook, not Issaquah or Cedar chinook populations), water quality
impacts need to be mitigated at the impact area, etc.
So, this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, but figured you should know
what we're up to...
Kit
<<Letter to David Dye 7-26-04.pdf>>
Kit Paulsen
Bellevue Utilities
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue WA 98009-9012
(425)452-4861
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July 26, 2004
Mr. David Dye
Director, Urban Corridors Office
Washington State Department of Transportation
401 Second Avenue South, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104-2862
RE: I-405 Early Environmental Investments Program
Dear Mr. Dye:
I am writing on behalf of the Bellevue City Council to inform you that we strongly
oppose the prioritized project list for the Early Environmental Investments (EEI)
Program and have serious concerns about the approach employed to select these
projects. The Bellevue Council supports the watershed approach to mitigating I-405
environmental impacts, where the "watershed" is defined as waters flowing to Lake
Washington, rather than the greater Lake Washington (WRIA 8) watershed. The
prioritized list does not meet this definition. As a result, the highest ranking projects do
not meet the City's environmental goals.
Major improvements to the Eastside transportation system are essential to the future of
our region. The City of Bellevue looks forward to working with the Washington
Department of Transportation on early environmental mitigation projects that provide
more natural mitigation in place of engineered structures, show direct improvements for
aquatic resources, and expedite necessary transportation improvements. We believe
your approach and project list needs revising to meet these goals.
It does not make sense to select mitigation projects in areas draining to Lake
Sammamish, since I-405 impacts do not measurably affect those waters. Mitigation
projects that have been identified in the Lake Sammamish watershed would be more
appropriate to other transportation improvement projects in near proximity to Lake
Sammamish, such as I-90 transportation improvements.
The viable projects with regional benefits available adjacent to the I-405 corridor
include the Kelsey Creek West Tributary and Kelsey Mainstem projects. Additionally,
the Coal Creek projects that were dropped from consideration during the first screening
should be revisited now that the legal issues noted in the June 1, 2004 letter from Craig
Stone have been settled.
City of Bellevue offices are located at Main Street and 116th Avenue S.E.
David Dye, Director
Urban Corridors Office
July 26, 2004
Page 2
The EEI process has shown that it is possible to move projects forward more quickly by
piloting a "reinventing NEPA" process, if the projects make sense. The Council is
currently working to finalize an interest statement regarding early environmental
investments, which will be forwarded to you when it receives final approval. We look
forward to working with you and our regional partners in moving forward and finalizing
reasonable mitigation projects so that these critical transportation projects can be
constructed as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Connie 9. Marshall
Mayor
cc: Bellevue City Council
Steve Sarkozy, City Manager, Bellevue
Goran Sparrman, Transportation Director, Bellevue
Jennifer Ziegler, Washington State Transportation Commission
Doug MacDonald, Secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation
Craig Stone, Project Manager, I-405 Corridor Program
Denise Cieri, Project Manager, Bellevue Area I-405 Nickel Project
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 8, 2004
TO: Nick Afzali
FROM: Ron Straka, x7248!,�
STAFF CONTACT: Chris Munter,x7205
SUBJECT: I-405 Corridor Project 5%Plan Review
Specific Comments:
Sheets 263-270, Grading and Drainage plans: These were not included with this submittal. Please
provide drawings detailing plan and profile views of proposed and existing utilities. Sizes for
existing and proposed culvert crossings shall be verified as well as the condition of the pipe material.
Sheets 40-105, Roadway Profile plans: Show existing and proposed utilities in these sections to
illustrate possible construction conflicts.
Sheets 196-251, Retaining Wall Profile plans: Show existing and proposed utility crossings in these
sections to illustrate possible construction conflicts.
General Comments:
The project should be required to provide compensatory storage for filling of the floodplain. A"zero
rise" to the floodway standard should be applied to the project. The project is also required to
comply with all FEMA and Nation Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards, since Federal
funding will be used. No encroachment into the floodway should be allowed. New bridge low chord
elevations (bottom of the bridge) should be set above the future land use condition 100-year flood
elevation by a minimum of 3 feet or higher, on streams or rivers with the potential for large debris
flows(Cedar River,Green River,May Creek).
The I-405 right-of-way creates a major barrier to utility service. A hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
of all existing and proposed culverts, storm systems and bridges that cross I-405 should be
performed to verify that the system has adequate capacity to convey the 100-year, 24-hour storm for
future land use conditions. If the analysis indicates that the system has insufficient capacity, then it
should be replaced with the properly sized facility. This is needed to ensure that adequate storm
water service can be provided across the 1-405 corridor and that the project will not create upstream
drainage problems. Any City owned Utility(Water, Sewer, Storm Water)that has to be relocated or
is impacted by the project,should be relocated or mitigated for, as directed by the effected Utility. If
the Utility system has to be relocated the City shall determine the size and approve the location as to
where the Utility system will be relocated to, as part of the project,at no cost to the City.
The City would like to see hydrologic analysis for future conditions(from the Comprehensive Plan)
and for several storm events, for the 2-yr, 25-yr, and 100-yr, to confirm effectiveness of conveyance
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system and predicted flooding impacts. The City wants to review the hydrology and hydraulic
calculations when finished.
Johns Creek is not listed as a major receiving water body where direct discharge is allowed.
WSDOT is proposing to direct discharge (no flow control)a portion of the North Renton project into
Johns Creek. WSDOT could be required by the City or other agencies to provide flow control for
the increased runoff caused by the conversion of 10 acres of pervious area to impervious area, since
Johns Creek is not listed as a major receiving water body where direct discharge is allowed. In
addition, by Ecology's standards for retrofitting of the total I-405 area draining to Johns Creek for
flow control could also be required. Direct discharge to Johns Creek will only be allowed if
WSDOT makes the necessary improvements to the downstream system to accommodate the future
condition runoff for the entire basin and the Parks Department concerns about the direct discharge
can be resolved along with any environmental issues. The City will reserve their formal agreement
till they can review the actual calculations and can better assess the hydrologic, hydraulic,
environmental, and Park impacts of the proposal.
The City will need to see hydraulic calculations, including backwater analysis for Johns Creek from
the mouth to the discharge of the existing city storm drain lines for 1)the existing conditions and 2)
for the future conditions. Culvert improvements under the roads and railroad should be based on the
future condition flow to keep the design storm water levels less than for the existing conditions. A
backwater hydraulic analysis of Johns Creek for future condition hydrology is required to assess
existing culvert and channel capacity and to identify required capacity improvements.
Where the new I-405 drainage storm drainage mainline(along west side of I-405)proposes to
intercept the culverts/storm drainage flows from the eastside of the freeway,the City will want to see
the hydraulic/hydrology calculations to make sure that it works and does not cause back-water
effects or reduced capacity to the City drainage. The City would also like this to be sized for"future
conditions".
At a minimum,the project should be held to a"no net loss"of wetland area, function, and value.
Replacement ratios for wetland mitigation should at a minimum satisfy Renton's wetland
replacement ratios for wetland impacts in Renton. Department of Ecology or Army Corps of
Engineers' replacement ratios should be acceptable if they are equal to or more stringent than
Renton's. Wetland mitigation should be done in the same basin and as close as possible to where the
impact occurs. WSDOT should establish wetland mitigation banks in the basins where wetlands will
be impacted by the project and establish the wetland banks as required by the State's Wetland
Mitigation Banking rule. This will ensure that the created wetlands are established, and have the
same function and value as the wetland that is to be impacted, prior to the wetland being filled by the
project.
The project should provide mitigation to provide for "no net losses"of stream buffer area, function,
and value. In addition,the project's impacts to fish habitat(spawning,rearing, and passage)should
be held to the same standard. Replacement ratios(2:1)for impacts to stream buffers and fish habitat
should be required. Mitigation should be incorporated at the location of the impact to the maximum
degree possible,but the additional mitigation could be done offsite within the same basin or
watershed. A mitigation fund could be established for acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of
stream buffer and/or prime fish habitat sites that have been determined to be beneficial to improving
salmon habitat. The project should not only mitigate for the action impacts but should have a
restoration element to offset prior impacts and the fact that mitigation be are not immediately
achieved, especially when it comes to stream buffers. Any existing culverts or other stream crossing
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structures that are barriers or restrictions to fish passage should be replaced with new structures that
don't prevent or restrict fish passage.
Tributary 0283, presently located near the intersection of NE 43`d Street and Jones Ave NE
historically was a tributary to May Creek. Through the decades, with the improvements to roads and
highways, May Creek and this small tributary have been rerouted and disconnected. Tributary 0283
is a source of potential flooding over NE 43`d Street without annual removal of sediments at the
culvert crossing of NE 43`d Street. With the reconstruction of the NE 44`h Street interchange,the
potential for reconnecting Tributary 0283 with May Creek exists. One method for doing this is
replacing the culverts under I-405 with open channels as proposed for Coal Creek and connecting
Tributary 0283 with the ditches along Lake Washington Blvd, which convey water to May Creek.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact either Chris at x7205 or myself
at x7248.
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From: Ronald Straka
To: Christian Munter
Date: 05/28/2004 7:59:52 AM
Subject: Fwd: FW: Draft Meeting Notes
Please review the meeting notes and let me know if you think they are ok or give me any edits.
>>> "David Masters" <DMasters@HNTB.com> 05/26/2004 2:15:49 PM >>>
Ron:
Did you have a chance to look at the meeting notes yet? I'd like to get
them finalized soon, while it is still somewhat fresh in everyone's
memory, and I really want to make sure that we heard you clearly and
accurately. I need to complete the notes so we can keep things moving
smoothly at this end.
David
> -----Original Message-----
• From: David Masters
> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:48 AM
> To: 'rstraka(a)_ci.renton.wa.us'
> Cc: Keith A. Hixson; Earnest Liou (E-mail)
> Subject: Draft Meeting Notes
> Ron:
> Thanks for meeting with us yesterday on direct discharge issues and
> potential cooperative projects. I thought it was a very productive
> meeting, and appreciate the clarity of your concerns and your efforts
> to make sure the right people were there.
> I've attached a copy of the draft meeting notes which Keith prepared.
> I would appreciate it if you could take a quick look at them and make
> sure they state things accurately and that your points were included
> appropriately. I'd be happy to get feedback in any way that is easy
> for you. Feel free to call and chat, or do a track-changes markup on
> the document, or any way else that would work for you.
> Thanks again. I look forward to further conversations.
> David
> <<City of Renton Drainage Mtg 5-17-04-draft.doc>>
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MEETING NOTES
► Meeting Type: I-405/North ffh Drainage Discharge Concepts to Johns Creek
► Meeting Date: May 17, 2004
No. Meeting Place: City Hall, Room 510 ► Time: 9:30 AM
Attendance: City of Renton: Leslie Betlach, Keith Woolley, Chris Munter, and Ron Straka.
1-405 Team: David Masters, Keith Hixson, and Earnest Liou.
Notes: The purpose of the meeting was to discuss revised concepts fordirect discharge to
Johns Creek from the N. Renton / N. 8th HOV DA project area`YThe revised concepts have been
developed from the VE study proposals for this same area''
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David Masters introduced the proposed changes,and.Earnest�Liou described the concept in
more detail. The described concept revises the I-405 drainage mainline outlet from"discharging
into the main Johns Creek Channel inside the Park, to discharging directly to "pond no. 1" which
is upstream of the Park on the south side of Lake WashingtonBlvd. This change eliminates
construction impacts to the Park and reduces a lengthy pipe jacking route. This concept also
proposes to upgrade the existing Johns Creek§culverts under th SRR, Washington Lake Blvd,
the SouthPort access, and the Park entrance as needed. The meeting'�continued with informal
discussion between the city personnel and the I-405team The majbr points were:
• City staff believe that.the intersection with the SouthF'ort'development access is due to
be upgraded by existing developments. City will confirm and get us the relevant plans.
This improvement by the-deyeloper may include upgrading of the existing culverts or
raising the road'atsthe stream crossing.
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• Several proposals were mad4jor�conceptual"im prove ments to the existing Johns Creek
ponds and 4 for�hydraulic-efficiency and fish habitat, however 1-405 team needs
to check on property/ right'of-way issues, especially with PSE and RR ownerships.
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• AIt;was noted that4there seem to,be a vertical datum difference between the City of
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'Renton's information and the 1:405 project of about 5+ feet. The City uses NAVD 1988
datum:for newer databases, although some of their older as-builts are in other datums.
1-405"team will checkon what datum we are using for comparison purposes, but we had
assumed "' are using;NAVD 1929. There should only be about a 3.5 + difference
between the'i'29 ffi and,,,488 datums.
• City suggestedwthat the concept try to line up the discharge flows through the ponds/
culverts /outfalls a little better, to avoid the 90 degree bends where possible. Ron
indicated that the limiting surcharge in Pond #1 was highly desirable since Pond #1 can
produce backwater effects in City drainage systems upstream of this location.
• There was discussion on the off-site drainage hydrology, where the 1-405 team has been
using existing conditions, initially taken from the Watershed Characterization Report.
The City would like to see hydrologic analysis for future conditions (from the
Comprehensive Plan) and for several storm events, for the 2-yr, 25-yr and 100-yr to
confirm effectiveness of conveyance system and predicted flooding impacts. The 1-405
Meeting Minutes-City of Renton Drainage Discharge to Johns Creek page 1 of 2
I-405 Corridor May 17,2004
team noted that the hydrology model will be done using StormShed program, which uses
a SBUH procedure to calculate the flow hydrographs. The City wants to review the
hydrology and hydraulic calculations when finished. At that time we will meet again to
discuss if the selection of future conditions runoff curve needs to be modified for a more
accurate modeling result (appropriate runoff curve number represents the percent of
impervious estimated).
• The 1-405 team noted that the overall drainage area east of the freeway is about 900+
acres and west of the freeway about 250 acres. The 1-405 project is converting about 10
acres of pervious area to impervious pavement of the same watershed area that drains
to Johns Creek, which will cause a minor increase in flow vol me and discharge rate.
The City agreed that impacts appear to be minimal, but will reserve their formal
agreement till they can review the actual calculations. They do,agree that the overall
quality to Johns Creek should be better since we are�includi g,a full retrofit on runoff
quality treatment using ecology embankments. The team went on`,t`o describe what an
ecology embankment consists of and how it works:`
City would like to see hydraulic calculations4ncluding backwater anal' i r Johns
Creek from the mouth to the discharge of>the,.existing city storm drain lines for 1) the
existing conditions and 2) for the future conditions cuulverf�improvements,under the
roads and railroad should be based on the future`cond tion flow to keep the design storm
water levels less than for the existing conditions
• Where the new 1-405 drainage storm drainage mainline(along west side of 1-405)
proposes to intercept the culverts/storm�drralnage flows from thhe eastside of the freeway,
the City will want to see the hydrauliclhydrology calculations�to make sure that it works
and does not cause back-water effect or reduced'c pacity to the City drainage. The
City would also lik&this t `"fo be sized for u e condit ns'".
• A F&W Dept cgncept for fish enhancement by benching the existing channel was
discussed. <Reriton,Parks Department obJected,to any proposal that would reconstruct
the Johns Creek\Channel, which would disrupt the parking and other park facilities.
Summary: The-concept as presented wassgenerally accepted by the City, subject to further
review of finalµliydrology and hydraulic calculations for the proposed drainage. This will include
the area hydrology andhydraulic analysis of Johns Creek up through the existing culverts to
pond�1where the existing cltypipelineslpresently discharge into the Creek. The I-405 team will
prepare 1�j�a�hydraulic-analy� of-the,current_conditions_without.the_project for comparison
purposes, and 2) hydraulic analysis of the current conditions with the project. The hydrology
calculations wilFgummarize the land use assumptions (if taken from the Watershed
CharacterizationNIReport, then what that is based on or how it was developed). The City wants
to review the calculatlons3sfo further acceptance and may suggest additional improvements to
mitigate problems in tfie;area.
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The City also indicated interest in further discussions regarding the concept of reconstructing
the existing city drainage pipeline outfall to the Cedar River at the south end of the N. Renton
project, to increase conveyance capacity so that it could be used as a joint outfall. However, the
proposal to use open ecology ditch type treatment at this same location would have to be
addressed by the Renton Aquifer Committee.
Prepared by: Keith Hixson, May 17, 2004
Meeting Minutes-City of Renton Drainage Discharge to Johns Creek page 2 of 2
1-405 Corridor May 17,2004
From: Christian Munter
To: kwoolley@ci.renton.wa.us
Date: 10/22/03 8:48AM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Request for Data (WSDOT add'I)
Keith,
I've assembled the requested drawings and info into the following directory. Are WSDOT staff set up with
Buzzsaw access and are you able to allow them access to this directory?
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Let me know if you need anything else.
Chris
Christian D. Munter, P.E.
Surface Water Utility
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way-5th Floor
Renton WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-7205
Fax: 425-430-7241
cmunter@ci.renton.wa.us
>>> Ronald Straka 10121/03 01:31 PM >>>
Please review and let me know what it will take to provide this information to WSDOT. Please utilize
DaPeng Yue to assist in the pulling of record drawings and Technical Services to get them other base
map information.
>>> Keith Woolley 10/21/03 12:44PM >>>
Ron,
The following is an additional request from WSDOT for information on the city's stormwater system.
Let me know what you think after you review the following -
As with all requests from WSDOT, please let me know if you feel we can not accommodate their request
or if we-have already provided this information to-them.
Keith Woolley
Transportation Systems
Renton City Hall -5th Floor
Renton, WA 98055
(425)430-7318
(425)430-7376 fax
kwool Iey(a)-ci.renton.wa.us
>>> "Kjos, Lisa" <KjosL wsdot.wa.gov> 10/13/03 09:01AM >>>
Nick,
Good morning. I had an initial stormwater meeting back in August with Ron
Straka and was given a hard copy print out of Storm Drainage and Outlet Pipe
Inventory for parcels 5308 and 5317. 1 would like to get the same
information for parcels 5429, 5431, 5432, 5305, 5318, 4323, 4324, 5319, and
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5320 if this is possible.
Also, I was wondering what the protocol will be on data requests, i.e., will
you send an email when this information is available on buusaw?
Thanks for your time and attention regarding this request. If you require
an additional information, please feel free to call me at the number below
or via email.
Lisa Kjos
WSDOT- Urban Corridors (1405)
206.768.5753
CC: rstraka@ci.renton.wa.us
From: Ronald Straka
To: Christian Munter
Date: 10/21/03 1:34PM
Subject: Fwd: Request for Information (WSDOT/ N 8th St)
Another Request
>>> Keith Woolley 10/21/03 12:46PM >>>
Ron,
The following is a request from WSDOT regarding drainage plans along N 8th Street.
Let me know what you think after you review the following.
We can discuss plans you know about and, if applicable, where to obtain them.
As with all requests from WSDOT, please let me know if you feel we can not accommodate their request
or if we have already provided this information to them.
Keith Woolley
Transportation Systems
Renton City Hall - 5th Floor
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 430-7318
(425)430-7376 fax
kwool ley(cDci.renton.wa.us
>>> "Kjos, Lisa" <KiosL a-)wsdot.wa.gov> 10/20/03 09:37AM >>>
Nick,
Good morning. Thank you for the information below. WSDOT would like to
further request drainage construction plans/as-built plans that are
available for the following drainage section along N. 8th St to-Garden Ave
N.:
12, E5-5
12, E5-6
12, E5-8
12, E5-9
12, E5-10
12, E5-11
Also, WSDOT would like to request drainage construction plans/as-built
plans for the newly constructed area for Fry's Electronics.
Thank you for your time and attention regarding this request,
Lisa Kjos
WSDOT- Urban Corridors Office (1405)
206.768.5753
-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Woolley [mailto:kwoolley(a.ci.renton.wa.usl
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 8:54 AM
To: KiosL wsdot.wa.gov
Cc: Nick Afzali; Ronald Straka; Trussler(a)wsdot.wa.gov
Subject: Re: Request for Information