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CITY OF RENTON
Longacres Master Plan EIS
SEPA Consulting Services
March 8, 2024
Prepared by:
EA Engineering, Science
and Technology, Inc., PBC
2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 707
Seattle, WA 98121
P: 206-452-5345
rschipanski@eaest.com
msarlitto@eaest.com
2200-6th Ave, Suite 707
Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone: 206-452-5357
Fax: 206-443-7646
www.eaest.com
Cover Letter | 1
Jill Ding, Senior Planner March 8, 2024
City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development, Planning Division
6th Floor, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Subject: Longacres Master Plan EIS
Dear Ms. Ding:
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA) is pleased to submit our qualifications to provide
SEPA Services to the City of Renton for the Longacres Master Plan EIS project. These qualifications include:
Section 1- Introduction and Project Understanding, Section 2- Experience and Approach, and Section 3- Cost
Estimate.
EA is a professional services firm that is recognized for our expertise in the management of SEPA/NEPA
compliance. EA has one of the largest SEPA/NEPA compliance practices in the region. Our senior staff each
has 30+ years of experience. We have managed the preparation of over 300 EISs under SEPA/NEPA for a
broad range of projects throughout the Pacific NW, including several in Renton, and many for large mixed-
use/master plan projects. These projects have included analysis of the elements of the environment
anticipated to be studied in the Longacres Master Plan EIS. None of our SEPA documents have been
successfully challenged.
EA has assembled the following team of experts to satisfy the SEPA requirements for the Longacres Master
Plan EIS project. Our team members have successfully worked together on SEPA review in the past.
Firm Role
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology,
Inc., PBC (EA)
SEPA EIS Management; Alternatives; Water Resources (peer
review); Air Quality/GHG Emissions; Parks & Recreation
Transpo Group (Transpo) Transportation (peer review)
Associated Earth Sciences (AESI) Earth (peer review)
Raedeke Associates (Raedeke) Critical Areas (peer review)
Coffman Engineers Noise
Cultural Resource Consultants (CRC) Cultural Resources
Fieldwork Studio Historic Resources
The EA Team is available to initiate work immediately and has the resources and capacity to complete the
project efficiently and effectively. We welcome the opportunity to provide SEPA services to the City and are
excited to work with you to help achieve your objectives.
Sincerely,
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
Rich Schipanski, Program Director Michele Sarlitto, Senior Planner
Main Contact: 206.452.5345, rschipanski@eaest.com
Introduction and Project Understanding
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SECTION 1 – Introduction and Project Understanding
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
EA understands that Unico Properties is proposing to redevelop approximately 85 acres of the
158-acre Longacres Campus in Renton, WA. The Longacres Master Plan development would
consist of approximately 1,000,000 sq. ft. of additional commercial office space, 3,000 new
residential dwelling units, retail, day-care, restaurants and breweries, and associated parking
and outdoor spaces. The City of Renton, as the SEPA lead agency, has determined that the
project is likely to result in significant impacts to the environment, and is requiring preparation
of a SEPA EIS. The City has preliminarily identified the following elements for study in the EI S:
Earth, Air, Water, Critical Areas, Environmental Health – Noise, Parks and Recreation, Historic
and Cultural Preservation, and Transportation.
THE EA TEAM
EA has assembled an excellent team specifically tailored to the Longacres Master Plan EIS. The
EA Team members have extensive experience preparing SEPA environmental review, have
worked on projects in the City of Renton and vicinity, and have successfully teamed on similar
projects, including numerous mixed-use development/master plan developments. The chart
below presents the EA Team’s organization. As shown, Michele Sarlitto will be the Project
Manager/SEPA Lead from EA and will manage preparation of the SEPA EIS under the direction
of the City of Renton. Michele has successfully managed and co-managed SEPA/NEPA
documentation for many large master plan development projects in the state, including
projects in the City of Renton. She will be the key point person for the City, the day-to-day
project manager, and coordinator of the technical team. Rich Schipanski will serve as the
Project Director / Senior Technical Reviewer on the project.
The EA Team is fully equipped to:
•Comprehensively assess all eight environmental elements that the City has preliminarily
identified for evaluation in the Environmental Impact Statement .
•Address additional environmental elements that may be identified during the scoping
process, potentially including land use, consistency with existing plans and policies, and
aesthetics.
EA is also poised to bring in a public engagement specialist , at the City’s request, to manage the
community outreach component of the EIS process.
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The table below provides profiles of the EA Team members.
Firm Discipline(s) Profile
EIS Project
Mgr./Author; Air
Quality/GHG
Emissions; Water;
Parks & Recreation
•45+ yrs. providing environmental services
•One of largest planning groups in NW
•Prepared 300+ SEPA/NEPA EISs, many for mixed-
use/master plan developments
•Experience in the City & vicinity
•Specific expertise in analyzing water resources,
air quality, & parks & recreation impacts
•History of meeting budgets/schedules
•No EISs successfully challenged
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Firm Discipline(s) Profile
Transportation •45+ yrs. of transportation engineering &
planning experience
•Evaluate impacts with scenario planning & EIS
analysis
•Expertise in site design, access/circulation,
parking, & multi-modal analysis
•Experienced in SEPA/NEPA peer review
•Extensive experience in Renton, including
providing on-call services to the City for many
years & recently updating the travel demand
model for EIS work
Earth •Integrated geotech./hydrogeology firm with over
42 years of experience
•Experts in erosion/landslide/seismic hazards and
water quality
•Experienced in SEPA/NEPA peer review
•Past experience in site vicinity
Critical Areas •40 yrs. providing biological services
•Prepared numerous EIS analyses
•Extensive knowledge of biological conditions in
the City of Renton & vicinity
•Strong relationships with State regulators
Noise •34+ years of experience in environmental and
architectural acoustics
•Diverse project experience including commercial
and residential developments
•Experienced in SEPA/NEPA environmental
review
Cultural Resources •18 yrs. of identifying & evaluating historic &
cultural resources, including for SEPA/NEPA EISs
•Long-standing, positive professional
relationships with DAHP, tribes, and other
regulatory agencies
•Familiar with cultural resources in area
•WA certified Women-owned firm
Historic Resources •20+ years of experience in preservation planning
•Extensive background in evaluation of properties
for historic reports, surveys and environmental
reviews
•Historic resources support for regulatory review
and SEPA/NEPA compliance
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EA TEAM KEY PERSONNEL & SUBJECT LEADS
Following are short descriptions of the EA key personnel and the other EA Team subject leads we propose for the
Longacres Master Plan EIS. Please see the Resumes section for additional information on these individuals.
Michele Sarlitto| EA Project Manager
Michele has 31 years of public
and private sector planning and
project management experience
with emphasis on the
environmental review process
(SEPA and NEPA) and project
entitlement / permitting (federal,
state, and local). Her expertise includes
management / preparation of environmental
documents, coordination of technical
environmental teams/studies, and coordination of
public involvement programs. She has worked on
and managed projects throughout the Pacific NW,
including numerous large-scale mixed use and
master plan development proposals. PROJECTS:
WA State Convention Center Addition EISs (Project
Mgr.) ⚫ Kennydale Gateway Checklist (Project
Mgr.) ⚫ Expedia EIS (Project Mgr.) ⚫ Project SixO
Checklist (Project Mgr.)
Gretchen Brunner | EA Project Facilitator
Gretchen has 36 years of
experience in project
management, land use
assessment, environmental
review, and permitting for a
wide variety of projects,
including some of the largest
and most controversial in the state. She has
successfully managed preparation of SEPA/NEPA
documentation for over 150 projects, including
large master planned communities; residential,
commercial, and industrial projects, and city area-
wide plans. Gretchen managed all SEPA review for
Tehaleh – the largest planned community in the
state. PROJECTS: Quendall Terminals EIS (Project
Mgr.) ⚫ Tehaleh EIS (Project Mgr.) ⚫ PSE Energize
Eastside SEPA Analysis (Project Mgr.) ⚫ 47º North
SEIS (Project Mgr.)
Rich Schipanski | EA Project Director & Senior
Technical Reviewer
Rich is a well-respected
environmental planner with
over 30 years of land use
assessment, environmental
analysis, permitting, and
project management
experience for a wide range of
projects, including mixed-use,
commercial, residential, institutional/medical, and
mining projects. Rich provides strategic input to the
SEPA/NEPA processs, oversees contracting, and
provides QA/QC on EA’s work plans and SEPA/NEPA
deliverables, looking for opportunities to add value
at each step. PROJECTS: Southport Planned Action
EIS (Project Mgr.) ⚫ Quendall Terminals EIS (Sr.
Technical Reviewer) ⚫ Waterfront District
Redevelopment EIS & Addendums (Project Mgr.)
Richard Price | EA Water Lead
Richard is a Professional
Engineer with 25 years of
experience in stormwater
design, assessment,
construction management,
low impact and sustainable
design, environmental
monitoring and training, stream and wetland
restoration. He has performed as program manager
for multiple permit and consent decree driven
stormwater and sanitary sewer overflow
compliance programs with CIPs up to $1 billion.
Richard has experience coordinating the activities
and inputs of multiple government agencies and
departments as well as outside stakeholders to
successfully implement complex design, permitting,
and construction projects within schedule and
budget constraints. PROJECTS: Fort Lawton EIS
(Stormwater Lead) ⚫ Port of Seattle Stormwater
Services (Program Mgr.) ⚫ Municipal Stormwater
Permit Cost of Compliance EIS (Project Mgr.)
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John Kumm| EA Air Quality / GHG Lead
John has over 40 years of broad
ranging engineering and
management experience. He
specializes in managing complex
air quality, regulatory
compliance, energy, and
sustainability projects for private
and public sector clients. His
background also includes process and plant
engineering; plant operations; engineering and
construction; environmental, health, safety, and
sustainability (EHSS) management; and
environmental consulting. He has managed multi-
disciplinary efforts throughout the environmental
project life cycle, including the planning, permitting,
design and construction, operational, and post-
operational phases. PROJECTS: THAAD Utilities
Infrastructure Plan Study (Senior Technical
Resource) ⚫ Boise River Basin Storage Feasibility
Study/EIS (Senior Technical Resource) ⚫ Port of
Tacoma Off-Dock Container Support Facility NEPA
EA (Senior Technical Resource)
Mike Swenson | Transpo Transportation Lead
Mike brings over 25 years of
experience in broad
transportation and traffic
engineering operations and
analysis applicable to
commercial, industrial,
residential, and transit-related
projects. He serves as the lead engineer on a variety
of projects for ports, medical and academic
campuses, transit agencies, state agencies and local
municipalities throughout the Puget Sound area.
Most often, Mike’s work includes preparing
transportation/traffic impact analyses,
transportation concurrency analyses,
comprehensive plan and transportation facilities
plan updates, parking studies, access and
circulation studies, intersection/roadway capacity
analyses, and EIS’s. PROJECTS: TopGolf, Renton
(Project Mgr.) ⚫ The Boeing Company (Project
Mgr.) ⚫ Washington State Convention Center
Addition EISs (Project Mgr.)
Curtis Koger | AESI Earth Lead
Curtis is a licensed geologist,
hydrogeologist, and engineering
geologist, and has served as
project manager and technical
lead providing geotechnical and
hydrogeologic characterization
on various project types
throughout WA State. He has over 45 years of
geologic practice experience in a wide variety of
geologic settings and disciplines. His experience and
expertise have been derived from extensive
subsurface stratigraphic exploration evaluations,
groundwater projects, and from economic and
geologic hazards studies. He has extensive SEPA/EIS
experience and has worked on many of the largest
development projects in WA. PROJECTS: Southport
Planned Action EIS (QA/QC) ⚫ Quendall Terminals
EIS (Project Mgr.) ⚫ Boeing Renton EIS
(Geotechnical Lead)
Christopher W. Wright | Raedeke Critical Areas
Lead
Chris has participated in over
500 wetland projects spanning
four states and 18 Washington
counties for over 30 years. His
experience includes all aspects
of wetland and stream
assessment from delineations
to permitting to long-term
mitigation monitoring. Chris is also experienced in
conducting plant community analysis, including
vegetation composition and structure, evaluation of
habitat functions, and impact assessment. Chris
provides leadership of Raedeke Associates, Inc. and
both performs services and directs the efforts of
technical staff in conducting wetland delineations,
wetland inventory mapping, stream surveys, soils
mapping, hydrologic analysis, and development of
mitigation plans. PROJECTS: Rhodes Lake Road
East Corridor SEIS (Wetlands & Plants and Animals
Lead) ⚫ Suncadia Master Planned Resort EIS
(Project Mgr.) ⚫ 47º North SEIS (Project Mgr.)
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Ioana Park, PE | Coffman Noise Lead
Ioana has over 34 years of
experience in environmental and
architectural acoustics. Her
projects include industrial,
commercial and residential
developments, airports, and
surface transportation facilities.
Her specialties include noise
analysis reports for environmental documents,
noise measurements, computer modeling and
evaluation of noise impacts, and recommendations
of noise mitigation measures for compliance with
standards and minimizing environmental impacts.
Ioana has significant experience providing expert
witness testimony at project hearings. PROJECTS:
Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment EIS
(Noise Lead) ⚫ Seattle Center Redevelopment EIS
(Noise Lead) ⚫ Sound Transit Noise & Vibration
Compliance Review (Noise Lead)
Margaret Berger | CRC Cultural Resources Lead
Margaret has 18 years of
professional experience as an
archaeologist in Washington
State. Margaret has completed
over 350 CRM overviews,
surveys, and testing projects
for private, and public local,
state, and federal agencies. She
has provided CRM consulting services for numerous
municipalities, environmental and engineering
firms, and agencies throughout western
Washington including in Renton. Margaret has
successfully completed numerous assessments for
EIS projects in Washington. She regularly works
with public agencies and private firms, local Tribal
communities, and DAHP to execute projects on
time, within scope and budget, and in adherence to
professional standards. PROJECTS: 47º North SEIS
(Cultural Resources Lead) ⚫ Rainier Avenue South
Transit Improvement Project (Cultural Resources
Lead) ⚫ Renton Housing Authority 2016 Capital
Facility Program (Cultural Resources Lead) ⚫ Talaris
EIS (Cultural Resources Lead)
Sonja Molchany | Fieldwork Studio Historic
Resources Lead
Sonja is a preservation planner
and architectural historian with
20 years in practicing the
historic resources aspect of
environmental review. She has
a strong working knowledge of
the regulatory framework
involved with historic preservation planning, as well
as local preservation policies and processes. Sonja
carries out historical and architectural research,
fieldwork, and evaluation for regulatory review
(SEPA, NEPA, Sec 106); preparation of State HPI
forms in WISAARD; and communication and
coordination with agency staff at all levels in order
to support clients in meeting their compliance
obligations. PROJECTS: Seattle Airport Master Plan
Historic Analysis (Preservation Planner) ⚫ Swedish
Cherry Hill, 18th Ave. Development Historical
Analysis (Historic Resources Lead) ⚫ Cove East
Section 106 Survey & Inventory (Historic Resources
Lead)
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EA TEAM CAPACITY
The EA Team has a high level of capacity to address the Longacres Master Plan EIS needs. As
shown in the table below, we are fully prepared to dedicate the necessary time from all our
personnel for the duration of the project. The EA Team includes redundancy/additional
resources in several areas to ensure that the project is adequately and appropriately staffed to
meet critical and overlapping capacity needs. For example, EA has additional earth, water, and
air quality specialists company-wide, and staff who can assist in project management at the
Seattle office.
Firm/Team
Member Role on Project
Overall /Critical
Period Availability
EA Engineering
R. Schipanski Project Director 10% / 80%
M. Sarlitto Project Manager, SEPA Lead 75% / 100%
G. Brunner Project Coordinator, SEPA Backup 50% / 80%
K. Hollinger Parks & Rec Lead 30% / 70%
R. Price Water Lead 25% / 50%
J. Kumm Air Quality Lead 15% / 35%
Transpo
M. Swenson Transportation Lead 20% / 75%
K. Leingang Transportation Support 30% / 75%
AESI
C. Koger Earth Lead 15% / 50%
C. Mozingo Earth Support 15% / 80%
T. Peter Earth Support 25% / 80%
B. Drew Earth Support 35% / 80%
Radeke Associates, Inc.
C. Wright Critical Areas Lead 25% / 70%
A. Rossi Critical Areas Support 30% / 70%
W. Taylor Critical Areas Support 30% / 70%
Coffman Engineers
I. Park Noise Lead 25% / 60%
CRC
M. Berger Cultural Preservation Lead 40% / 80%
Fieldwork Studio
S. Molchany Historic Preservation Lead 40% / 80%
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SECTION 2 – Experience and Approach
A. EXPERIENCE
This section profiles the EA Team’s relevant project experience. We have specifically selected projects
that are: (1) directly pertinent to the Longacres Master Plan EIS, and (2) demonstrate the breadth of our
experience to meet your goals for this project. The table below summarizes key features of
representative EA Team project experience. As shown, the EA Team has considerable SEPA EIS, large
mixed-use/master plan development, City of Renton, and peer review experience. These SEPA reviews
have addressed the range of issues preliminarily identified for review in the Longacres Master Plan EIS. SEPA EIS Mixed-Use/Master Plan Development City of Renton Project rProjectEarth Air Quality Critical Areas Noise Parks & Recreation Historic & Cultural Resources Transportation Peer Review Quendall Terminals ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
PSE Energize Eastside ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Southport ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Boeing Renton Comp. Plan Amendment ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Kennydale Gateway ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Expedia ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Waterfront District ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Lakepointe ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
47º North ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Tehaleh ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Shelton Hills ✓✓✓✓✓✓
Washington State Convention Center ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Northgate Mall Redevelopment ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
CalPortland Mine ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Point Wells ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
EA Experience
EA has extensive experience managing SEPA/NEPA compliance. Our senior staff each have 30+ years of
experience and have built their careers managing SEPA/NEPA projects. EA has prepared over 300
SEPA/NEPA EISs, including SEPA review for over 25 mixed-use/master plan developments throughout
Washington state. Our firm has prepared EISs on more large, mixed-use/master plan developments than
any other firm in the region. None of our EISs have been successfully challenged. Short descriptions of
the services we provided on three relevant projects follows. Included in the descriptions are references
that we encourage you to contact to attest to our performance on these projects.
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Quendall Terminals Master Plan Redevelopment SEPA EIS | Renton
EA was the lead SEPA consultant and principal author of the SEPA EIS
and Mitigation Document for redevelopment of the 21.5-acre site on
the shores of Lake Washington. Proposed development would include
approximately 800 multifamily residential units, 245,000 sq. ft. of
office space, and 30,600 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space. The site
received a Superfund designation from U.S. EPA and will undergo
cleanup/remediation prior to redevelopment. The impact analyses in
the EIS assumed an existing/baseline condition subsequent to
cleanup/remediation, which required EA to develop a thorough understanding of the cleanup process.
Other key issues analyzed in the EIS included transportation, aesthetics, land use, water resources, and
biological resources. EA Team members conducted peer review of the Applicant Team’s technical
reports to ensure that they were complete, accurate, and consistent, and summarized them in the EIS.
Date: Completed 2017; Client: City of Renton & Century Pacific LLP; Reference: Vanessa Dolbee, City of
Lacey Community and Economic Development Director, (360) 486-5642.
47º North Master Plan Development SEPA SEIS | Cle Elum
The approximately 800-acre 47º North site is located in the city of Cle
Elum. In 2002, a SEPA EIS was prepared and a Master Site Plan
approved for the site. Revisions to the approved Master Site Plan are
currently proposed, including development of a mix of residential (707
units), recreational (including a 627-unit RV resort), and commercial
uses (150,000 sq. ft.). The City determined that the proposal
constitutes a major amendment to the approved Master Site Plan and
required preparation of a SEPA Supplemental EIS (SEIS). EA managed
preparation of the full-scope SEIS on the project, coordinating the efforts of a team of seven technical
consultants. EA subsequently prepared a SEIS Addendum to address further revisions to the proposal.
The City elected to take comments on the Addendum, and EA is in the process of preparing a Response
Document. There is considerable public interest in the project (over 1,000 comments were received on
the Addendum); EA is assisting the City with robust public involvement. Date: Ongoing; Client: Sun
Communities; Reference: Richard Weinman, SEPA Responsible Official, (206) 295-0783.
WA State Convention Center SEPA/NEPA EIS | Seattle
EA managed preparation of the full scope SEPA and NEPA EISs
analyzing the impacts of an approximately 1.5 million-sq. ft. addition
to the Washington State Convention Center, and approximately 1
million square feet of additional co-development on a four-block site
in Downtown Seattle. Five alternatives representing a wide range of
development scenarios were evaluated in the EIS documents. In
addition to complex land use approvals, the project required vacation
of five public rights-of-way and a long-term Washington State Department of Transportation/Federal
Highway Administration airspace lease for extension over a portion of Interstate 5. As SEPA/NEPA
consultant, EA authored the comprehensive Draft and Final EISs for the proposed development to
comply with SEPA and NEPA, coordinated the Section 106 review process, managed the right-of-way
vacation process with the City, assisted with the land use approval process, and coordinated public
outreach associated with the EISs. Date: Completed 2021; Client: Pine Street Group; Reference: Jane
Lantzy Lewis, Sr. Project Manager, (206) 790-2583.
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EA Team Members’ Experience
Below are short lists of the EA technical team members’ relevant experience.
Transpo
•Sunset Terrace Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA/NEPA Analysis, Renton
•Tehaleh Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA SEIS, Pierce County
•Washington State Convention Center Mixed-Use Development SEPA/NEPA EIS, Seattle
AESI
•Southport Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA EIS, Renton
•Quendall Terminals Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA EIS, Renton
•47º North Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development, Cle Elum
Raedeke
•Quendall Terminals Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA EIS, Renton
•Tehaleh Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA SEIS, Pierce County
•47º North Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development , Cle Elum
Coffman Engineers
•Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment SEPA EIS, Renton
•Seattle Center Redevelopment SEPA EIS, Seattle
•Sound Transit Noise & Vibration Compliance Review, Seattle
Cultural Resource Consultants
•Tehaleh Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development SEPA EIS, Pierce County
•PSE Energize Eastside SEPA Analysis, Renton
•47º North Mixed-Use, Master Plan Development, Cle Elum
Fieldwork Studio
•Seattle Airport Master Plan Environmental Permitting, Review & Compliance, Seattle
•Cove East Housing Property NEPA Analysis, Federal Way
•East Seattle School SEPA EIS, Mercer Island
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B.PROJECT APPROACH
Hallmarks of EA’s approach for the Longacres Master Plan EIS include:
•Understand and fulfill the City of Renton’s expectations;
•Quickly identify and confirm SEPA format, peer review strategy, and environmental issues;
•Manage preparation of the SEPA review in a timely and cost-efficient manner; and
•Ensure that the SEPA review documents are complete, adequate, and legally defensible and
can withstand a potential appeal and serve as useful tools for decision-makers in the short-
and long-term.
EA proposes that certain elements of the environment to be analyzed in the Longacres Master
Plan EIS will utilize the technical information and analysis to be prepared by the Applicant Team,
subject to thorough peer review by the EA Team. The EA Team will provide new technical analysis
for those elements of the environment that will not be supported by Applicant-prepared
technical analysis and information. The table below summarizes our proposed strategy for the EIS
technical analyses. As indicated in the RFQ/P, it is anticipated that the EIS will analyze two action
alternatives and the No Action Alternative.
ELEMENT WITH EA TEAM PEER REVIEW ELEMENT WITH EA TEAM NEW ANALYSIS
Earth – Peer Review by EA Team Member AESI Air Quality – New Analysis by EA
Water – Peer Review by EA Env. Health (Noise) – New Analysis by Coffman Eng.
Critical Areas – Peer review by EA Team Member Raedeke Historic – New Analysis by Fieldwork Studio
Transportation – Peer Review by EA Team Member Transpo Cultural – New Analysis by CRC
Specific features of EA’s approach to manage preparation of the EIS follow.
PEER REVIEW
An integral task for the Longacres Master Plan EIS will be to coordinate with the City of Renton
regarding the technical information and analysis that will be used in the EIS (i.e., Geotech Report by
GeoEngineers, Drainage Report by CPL, Critical Areas/Wetland Report by PACE, Arborist Report by
Salish Forestry, and Transportation Report by TENW).
The EA Team proposes to use the technical information and analysis prepared by the Applicant’s
team to form the basis of the Earth, Water, Critical Areas and Transportation Sections of the
Longacres Master Plan EIS. Our proposal assumes that the technical reports will be generally
complete and adequate for purposes of SEPA review and that there will be no further
explorations/investigations or technical analysis required by the EA Team for the peer reviewed
elements. The EA Team will confirm this through a thorough peer review of the Applicant Team’s
technical studies at the onset of the project and, as appropriate, through a visual reconnaissance of
the site and vicinity.
EA is experienced in managing technical peer review, including on large, complex projects, and has
developed protocols for overseeing and reporting this review for SEPA EISs. For example, EA has
developed a Peer Review Comment and Response Form that provides for a comprehensive and
consistent tracking of the peer review comments by the EA Team and corresponding report updates
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by the Applicant Team. The Peer Review Comment and Response Form allows for the efficient
compiling of specific peer review comments and tracking of the status of corresponding Applicant
Team report updates (an example of our Peer Review Comment and Response Form is included as
Appendix A to this Proposal). Our team members are skilled in performing peer review. Should the
peer review determine that additional technical analysis is required to ensure that the analysis is
suitable to support the EIS, the EA Team will provide detailed comments to direct the additional
work required by the Applicant’s team. However, if directed by the City, the EA Team is fully capable
of conducting the additional analysis in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
For the elements of the environment where the Applicant Team is not anticipated to be preparing
supporting technical reports (Air Quality, Noise, Historic Resources, and Cultural Resources)
technical reports will be necessary. Accordingly, EA has assembled an excellent team specifically
tailored to analyze Air Quality, Noise, Historic Resources, and Cultural Resources. The EA Team
members have extensive experience preparing SEPA environmental review, have worked on
projects in the City of Renton and vicinity, and have successfully completed SEPA compliance
documentation on projects similar to the Longacres Master Plan Project.
PHASED APPROACH
We propose to provide environmental services for the Longacres Master Plan EIS using a phased
approach. This will allow us to pinpoint the scopes of work more effectively, prior to initiating each
phase. The primary EIS phases will be: Phase 1 – Project Initiation and EIS Scoping; Phase 2 – Draft
EIS; and Phase 3 – Final EIS. More detailed descriptions of the phases follow.
Phase 1 | Project Initiation and EIS Scoping
EA will implement several First Steps during Phase 1 - Project Initiation and EIS Scoping to facilitate
an organized start to the EIS and ultimate completion in an efficient manner. Although specific tasks
under the initial phase will be discussed and confirmed by the City of Renton, the types of tasks
described below will be critical to effectively initiating the EIS.
•Coordinate with the City of Renton to confirm the City’s goals.
•Prepare a draft Protocol Document outlining the process for coordination/communication
between the project Applicant, the EA Team, and the City during preparation of the EIS.
Revise the Protocol Document based on any comments from City.
•Coordinate with the City regarding support materials for EIS Scoping (including for a
potential meeting), including slides/boards, information on the SEPA process/EIS
Elements/EIS Alternatives/schedule/opportunities to comment, handouts, and Scoping
comment forms.
•Attend and participate in an EIS Scoping meeting, if held.
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• Coordinate with the City of Renton during the EIS Scoping comment period, and prepare a
Scoping Document summarizing comments received, and discussing the elements of the
environment and alternatives to be analyzed in the Draft EIS.
• Participate in a project Kick-off Meeting with the City, the Applicant, and the EA Team key
personnel and technical leads to meet (virtually or in-person) and gain a full understanding
of the proposal and the City’s expectations as SEPA lead agency.
• As available, complete an initial round of peer review of the existing Applicant technical
analyses for the project (including: Geotech Report by GeoEngineers, Drainage Report by
CPL, Critical Areas/Wetland Report by PACE, Arborist Report by Salish Forestry, and
Transportation Report by TENW ). If draft technical reports are not completed at this point
in the process, coordinate with the City and Applicant technical team to review technical
report outlines documenting methodologies to be utilized and topics of analysis. The Peer
Review Comment and Response Form will be provided and discussed.
• After completion of EIS scoping and an initial round of coordination with the Applicant
Team, prepare a “Scope of Work/Methods and Assumptions Memo” describing the
methods to be used and any additional investigations and technical analysis required for the
elements of the environment to be studied in the EIS. Arrive at a consensus with the City on
the methods/assumptions. We propose to meet with the City and Applicant Team to discuss
the Scope/Methods Report.
• Create an “Information Needs Memo” (This Memo will be the framework moving forward
with the EIS analyses and has been a proven and valuable tool to achieve an efficient start to
the SEPA process. It ensures a consistent understanding of data needs, responsible parties,
and due dates).
• Establish a Detailed EIS Schedule with team milestones, and circulate to the EA Team, City,
and Applicant.
• Prepare Draft EIS Chapter 2 (Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives) for
distribution to the City and Applicant for review/concurrence. Upon completion, Chapter 2
will be distributed to the EA Team and Applicant Team to provide a consistent
understanding of the proposal for SEPA analysis.
• Prepare an EIS Work Plan that includes: the Protocol Document, description of the project
and alternatives, Detailed EIS Schedule, Detailed Scope of Work/Methods and Assumptions
Report, and Information Needs Memo. In a sense, the Work Plan will consolidate the results
of the initial phase in a single document. The Final Work Plan will be circulated to the City,
EA Team, and Applicant Team.
Phase 1 Deliverables
• Protocol Document
• Support Materials for EIS Scoping
• Scoping Document.
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•Scope of Work/Methods and Assumptions Memo
•Information Needs Memo
•Detailed EIS Schedule.
•Draft EIS Chapter 2.
•EIS Work Plan
Phase 2 | Draft EIS
EA will manage preparation of the Draft EIS, under the direction of the City. Tasks that EA will
accomplish during this phase include:
•Serve as the principal author of the Draft EIS. This will include preparing the Fact Sheet,
Chapter 1 (Summary Chapter), Chapter 2 (Description of the Proposed Action and
Alternatives), Chapter 3 (Affected Environment, Environmental Impacts, Mitigation
Measures, and Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts). The Draft EIS will consist of the
analysis by the EA Team (Air Quality, Noise, Historic Resources, and Cultural Resources), and
incorporation of peer review analyses prepared by the Applicant Team (Earth, Water,
Critical Areas, and Transportation).
•Conduct two rounds of peer review of the Applicant Team’s technical reports. The Peer
Review Comment and Response Form will be utilized to document and track comments until
the reports are ready to be included in the Draft EIS.
•Prepare the 1st Preliminary Draft EIS for review by the City of Renton (and possibly also by
the Applicant).
•Based on comments received, prepare the 2nd Preliminary Draft EIS for final review by the
City.
•Based on comments received, coordinate production of the For-issuance Draft EIS.
•Help prepare for and assist the City in conducting the Draft EIS public meeting, if held,
(either in-person or virtually) during the Draft EIS public comment period to obtain verbal
comments and additional written comments (e.g., EA can produce meeting handouts and
boards, help set up the meeting, and make a presentation at the meeting).
•Regularly meet and coordinate with the City, and as allowed the Applicant (via email,
phone, and virtual meetings).
EA will directly prepare or oversee preparation of the SEPA analyses required for the Draft EIS, in
accordance with the Detailed Scope of Work/Methods and Assumptions approved by the City in
Phase 1 of the EIS. The EA Team will ensure that the technical analyses that support the EIS are
conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best management
practices. EIS sections will be prepared by the EA Team that will describe existing conditions, analyze
the EIS alternatives, and identify mitigation measures. Certain technical analyses will be prepared
directly by the EA Team (Air Quality, Noise, Historic Resources, and Cultural Resources), others by
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the Applicant Team (Earth, Water, Critical Areas, and Transportation) with peer review by the EA
Team. The technical reports will be included in the Appendices to the Draft EIS and summarized in
the Draft EIS text.
Based on the City of Renton RFQ/P and project information provided by the City, EA has identified
the following key approaches for the areas to be studied in the EIS.
Earth – AESI
Technical Analysis prepared by Applicant Team; Peer Review provided by EA Team member AESI
For the Earth element of the EIS, AESI will perform peer review services of the Applicant-prepared
information, including the Geotechnical Report to be prepared by GeoEngineers. AESI will: 1) attend
a kickoff meeting with the City and team members; 2) coordinate and attend meetings with team
members, the Applicant, and City of Renton staff, as needed; 3) obtain and review available,
relevant information, including the Applicants geotechnical report, historic mapping/imagery of the
site and surrounding areas, recent geologic mapping, geological hazards maps, and development
plans; 4) perform a site reconnaissance to field-verify data presented in the Applicant’s geotechnical
report and other site features relevant to the study; 5) review and assess the subsurface
characterization, engineering analysis and recommendations for the EIS Alternatives provided in the
Applicant’s geotechnical report, identify and data gaps, and provide comments utilizing the Peer
Review and Response Form (two rounds assumed); and 6) summarize findings in the Draft EIS
section.
Water Resources – EA
Technical Analysis prepared by Applicant Team; Peer Review provided by EA
For the Water Resources element of the EIS, EA will perform peer review services of the Applicant-
prepared information, including peer review of the Drainage Report to be prepared by Coughlin
Porter Lundeen (CPL). For this peer review effort, EA will follow a similar process to that described
for Earth, including: 1) obtain and review available, relevant information, including the Drainage
Report to be prepared by CPL, critical areas maps, and development plans; 2) review and assess
available data and identify data gaps; 3) perform a site reconnaissance to field verify data presented
in the CPL report, and other site features relevant to the study, as necessary; 4) complete an
assessment of water resources/stormwater drainage, and assess impacts associated with
development, and identify any needed mitigation, and provide comments utilizing the Peer Review
Comment and Response Form (two rounds assumed); and 5) summarize findings in the Draft EIS
section.
Air Quality – EA
New Technical Analysis prepared by EA
For the Air Quality element of the EIS, EA will provide an air quality impacts analysis for each of the
three EIS Alternatives. Renton is located in King County, which is in attainment for the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for all criteria pollutants and is therefore not subject to the
requirements of General Conformity (40 CFR Part 93). Direct air emissions from the alternatives
under consideration will arise largely from demolition and construction activities. After completion
of construction, indirect air emissions will arise largely from vehicle traffic to and from the site and
on-site fuel burning equipment used for building heat (if any). EA will model and create an
annualized inventory of direct and indirect emissions for all project years using ACAM (Air
Conformity Assessment Model) or a similar application. Although General Conformity does not apply
to the project, its de minimis emission threshold will be used as benchmarks for assessing the
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significance of air quality impacts. EA will also evaluate climate changes based on GHG emissions
calculations. The findings of the Air Quality analysis will be summarized in the Draft EIS section.
Noise – Coffman Engineering
New Technical Analysis prepared by Coffman Engineering
Coffman Engineering will prepare preliminary draft, draft, and final reports describing the Noise
impact analysis. The analysis will: 1) characterize the affected environment including noise-sensitive
properties, applicable noise limits, and baseline conditions; 2) calculate sound levels from proposed
operations, associated traffic, and construction activities to identify environmental noise impacts; 3)
recommend noise mitigation measures for operations and construction; and, 4) identify significant
unavoidable adverse noise impacts. The findings of the Noise analysis will be summarized in the
Draft EIS section.
Critical Areas – Raedeke Associates
Technical Analysis prepared by Applicant Team; Peer Review provided by Raedeke Associates
For the Critical Areas element of the EIS, Raedeke Associates will perform peer review services of
the Applicant-prepared information, including the Critical Areas/Wetland Assessment to be
prepared by PACE and the Arborist Report to be prepared by Salish Forestry. Raedeke will: 1) attend
a kickoff meeting with the City and team members; 2) coordinate and attend meetings with team
members, the Applicant, and City of Renton staff, as needed; 3) obtain and review available,
relevant information, including - City code requirements for wetlands, streams, and wildlife, the
Applicant’s critical areas/wetland and arborist reports, GIS mapping/imagery of the site and
surrounding areas, mapping of habitat conditions, vegetation cover types, and wildlife/fish species
(including listed and priority species), and development plans; 4) perform a site reconnaissance to
field verify data presented in the Applicant reports (including wetland delineation and stream
OHWM boundary), and other site features relevant to the study; 5) review and assess the critical
areas and vegetation characterization, impact analysis and recommendations for the EIS
Alternatives provided in the Applicant reports, identify and data gaps, and provide comments
utilizing the Peer Review and Response Form (two rounds assumed); and, 6) summarize findings in
the Draft EIS section.
Historic Resources – Fieldwork Studio
New Technical Analysis prepared by Fieldwork Studio
Fieldwork Studio will prepare preliminary draft, draft, and final reports addressing Historic
Resources. Fieldwork Studio will gather relevant background information and pertinent
studies/planning documents, identify the APE and coordinate with DAHP as needed. Historical
research and data collection will be performed to identify historic properties and broad historic
context(s), in order to analyze any probable significant adverse impacts of the EIS Alternatives
(including direct, indirect, and cumulative). Sources for research would include DAHP’s WISAARD,
King County Historic Preservation Program records, previous documentation of the Longacres
property, Renton History Museum, HistoryLink, Puget Sound Regional Archives, and archival
newspapers online. Work would include a site visit and visual survey of the study area, to identify
and appropriately record any potentially historic buildings with HPI forms in WISAARD. All of these
aspects would be provided in a technical report for Historic Resources. The findings of the Historic
Resources analysis will be summarized in the Draft EIS section.
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Cultural Resources – CRC
New Technical Analysis prepared by CRC
CRC will prepare preliminary draft, draft, and final reports addressing Cultural Resources. To
produce the cultural resources assessment, CRC will conduct a recorded sites files search using the
DAHP database; review relevant correspondence between the Applicant, stakeholders, and DAHP;
and conduct a literature and archival review of review of environmental, archaeological,
ethnographic, and historical sources appropriate to the project area. CRC will also contact the
cultural resources staff of the affected tribes on a technical staff–to–technical staff basis for relevant
project information. Following background research, CRC will conduct field investigations of the
project location for identification of cultural resources. If previously unrecorded archaeological sites
are identified within the project area, CRC will document and record these using Washington State
archaeological site forms per DAHP standards. CRC will prepare a technical report describing
background research, field methods, results of investigations, and mitigation recommendations. The
report will provide supporting documentation of findings, including maps and photographs, and will
conform to DAHP reporting standards. CRC will provide a redacted version of the technical report as
an appendix to the EIS. The findings of the Cultural Resources analysis will be summarized in the
Draft EIS section.
Transportation – Transpo
Technical Analysis prepared by Applicant Team; Peer Review by EA Team member Transpo
For the Transportation element of the EIS, Transpo will perform peer review services of the
Applicant prepared information, including peer review of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to be
prepared by TENW. Review of the transportation discipline report will focus on City standards and
policies, technical analysis completed, and mitigation recommendations identified to offset impacts
based on City standards. The primary steps in the transportation peer review process include: 1)
review/confirm the study area and analysis scope; 2) review core assumptions such as trip
generation methodology and calculations, trip distribution patterns, and forecast traffic volumes; 3)
conduct review of the technical analysis including review of intersection geometry, signal timing,
LOS calculations; 4) review documentation and confirm consistency with technical results; 5)
confirm mitigation requirements based on City of Renton standards; 6) provide list of
corrections/concerns based on the technical review utilizing the Peer Review Comment and
Response Form; and 7) review corrections by the Applicant Teams and finalize peer review process.
The findings of the Transportation analysis will be summarized in the Draft EIS section.
Phase 2 Deliverables
• Peer Review Documentation (Peer Review Comment and Response Form).
• Preliminary and Final Technical Reports (Air, Noise, Historic, Cultural).
• 1st Preliminary Draft EIS.
• 2nd Preliminary Draft EIS.
• For Issuance Draft EIS.
• Draft EIS Public Meeting Support Material (if conducted).
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Phase 3 | Final EIS
EA has developed many effective tools for managing and responding to Draft EIS comments in Final
EISs, including:
• A Summary chapter with a question and answers section to respond to questions the
public may have (e.g., on the SEPA review and approval processes);
• “Key Topic Areas” chapter that addresses the major comment areas to avoid repetitive
responses;
• Comment Matrix that ties comments to collected responses; and
• Cross-referencing by topic to avoid repetition of responses.
Key tasks that will be performed by EA during the Final EIS phase include:
• Review, key, and assign all comments received during the Draft EIS public comment period
to the appropriate EA Team members.
• Prepare a “Response Strategy Memo” describing the EA Team’s proposed approach to
addressing the Draft EIS comments.
• Meet with the City of Renton to confirm the appropriate response strategy and any
potential for need for additional alternatives and/or analysis.
• Prepare the 1st Preliminary Final EIS for review by the City (and as allowed, the Applicant).
• Based on comments received, prepare the 2nd Preliminary Final EIS for final review by the
City.
• Based on comments received, produce the For-Issuance Final EIS.
Phase 3 Deliverables
• Response Strategy Memo.
• Ist Preliminary Final EIS
• 2nd Preliminary Final EIS
• For Issuance Final EIS
QUALITY CONTROL
The linchpin of EA’s Quality Control Program is engagement of Senior Technical Reviewers (STRs)
throughout the project, resulting in continuity and early identification of issues and correction
strategies. The EA STR selected for this project, Rich Schipanski, has extensive experience on SEPA
review for urban office and mixed-use projects, and specific experience in City of Renton.
Senior management at EA will ensure QC by meeting regularly with the SEPA Project Manager,
Michele Sarlitto, to assess progress and discuss emerging issues. EA also conducts periodic audits of
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projects at phases to ensure compliance with all QC program requirements. By implementing these
QC procedures, trends will be identified before they become issues and course corrections will be
implemented early on. In parallel with our internal QC processes, Michele will be in regular
communication with the City of Renton to review progress, gauge satisfaction, and troubleshoot any
communications and quality issues. All tasks and deliverables related to the Longacres Master Plan
EIS will be performed under Michele’s close management, in coordination with the City, and in
accordance with the agreed schedule.
COMMUNICATION
The foundation for effective communication by the EA Team will be to communicate proactively
and regularly to identify and resolve potential problems before they become major issues. The
beginning of the EIS process, including the Kickoff Meeting during Phase I - Project Initiation and EIS
Scoping, will be an important early communication opportunity and will help to ensure clear
understanding of the project by all EA Team members. Assignment of roles, responsibilities, and
lines of communication will be established. EA Project Manager, Michele Sarlitto, will communicate
regularly with the City, the team, and as allowed, the Applicant throughout the EIS process via
meetings/conference calls, email, and phone. Effective written communication will be important for
the EIS too. EA is proud of how effectively we communicate the results of complex technical
information/analysis in easily understandable language.
SCHEDULE CONTROL
Quick and responsive products are often required to meet project and planning schedules; EA has
a proven track record in meeting these requirements. To attest to our record of meeting tight time
frames, we completed the Fort Lawton Redevelopment Project EIS in approximately nine months to
meet City of Seattle schedule requirements.
EA Project Manager, Michele Sarlitto, will be responsible for working with the City to develop and
adhere to the project schedule. At the onset of the EIS effort, Michele will develop staffing plans and
projections of staffing needs. The Kickoff Meeting at the initiation of the EIS process will be a key
opportunity for her to ensure that all EA Team members understand the required schedule. She will
keep the City and Applicant up to date on project progress through regular conference
calls/meetings and monthly progress reports. Following is a list of the key deliverables that the EA
Team assumes that we will prepare in each phase of the EIS.
Phase 1 – Project Initiation Phase 2 – Draft EIS Phase 3 – Final EIS
• Communication Protocol Memo • Preliminary DEIS (2 Versions) • Response Strategy Memo
• Detailed Schedule • For-Issuance DEIS • Preliminary FEIS (2 Versions)
• Information Needs Memo • For-Issuance FEIS
• Detailed Scope/Methods Report
• Scoping Document
• Draft Ch. 2 – Project Description
The general schedule below shows that we estimate that the EA Team could complete the
Longacres Master Plan EIS in less than one year (8-11 months). This could be accomplished by:
proper up-front planning, beginning work on the Draft EIS during Phase 1 (e.g., initiating the Project
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Description), and gaining buy-in on Preliminary Draft EIS and Final EIS review cycles from the City
(and possibly the Applicant). The actual EIS schedule will depend on the amount and nature of any
additional technical analysis that is required (based on EIS Scoping and detailed peer review), the
number/duration/substance of review cycles of the preliminary Draft and Final EISs, and whether
the DEIS public comment period is extended beyond the required 30 days.
Project Schedule
2024 2025 April May June July August Sept Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan Feb Mar Phase 1 – Project Initiation/Scoping
Kick Off /Review Existing Info.
Public Scoping
Phase 2 – Draft EIS
Compile Preliminary Draft EIS
Prepare and Issue Draft EIS
Phase 3 – Final EIS
Compile Preliminary Final EIS
Prepare and Issue Final EIS
Public Comment Period
* Public Meeting/Hearing
Complete EIS Scoping and Issue Scoping Summary
Issue Draft EIS
Issue Final EIS
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SECTION 3 – Cost Estimate
EA efficiently and effectively manages projects using state-of-the-art budgeting and accounting
programs. Cost control for the Longacres Master Plan EIS will be accomplished through proper up-front
planning, regular monitoring of financial reports, and, as necessary, follow-up action by the Project
Manager, Michele Sarlitto. Labor and expenses will be logged daily and input into electronic timesheets
that are available for management staff to access.
The EA team’s estimated costs to provide environmental consulting services for the Longacres Master
Plan EIS are presented in the Cost Table below; cost assumptions are listed following the table. The total
amount represented in the Cost Table will not be exceeded without prior authorization from the City of
Renton and the Applicant. Pricing is based on the tasks described in Section 2– Experience and
Approach; information provided in the Request for Proposals, and EA’s experience on similar EIS
projects. Beyond the hourly rates charged for staff time, EA does not charge for the incidental costs
which are part of providing our services including: fees for small in-house black and white and color
printing; staff computer user fees; and GIS, CAD, MS Project, and SharePoint user fees.
Phase I
Team Member Hours Hourly Rate Cost
EA
R. Schipanski 2 $250 500
G. Brunner 5 $230 1,150
M. Sarlitto 32 $195 6,240
K. Hollinger 48 $155 7,440
J. Kumm 1 $295 295
S. Barr 4 $120 480
R. Price 2 $240 480
Subtotal $16,585
Expenses (mileage, copying, printing, etc.) $550
Subtotal $17,135
EA Team1 Cost
Raedeke 1,100
AESI 1,612
CRC 875
Fieldwork Studios 853
Transpo Group 1,524
Coffman 1,228
Subtotal $7,190
TOTAL $24,325
1 Costs include EA’s 10% handling charge. EA team members providing peer review services for the Preliminary Draft EIS
include AESI, Raedeke, and Transpo Group. Remaining team members will be providing technical analysis in support of EIS
sections.
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Phase II
Team Member Hours Hourly Rate Cost
EA
R. Schipanski 15 $250 3,750
G. Brunner 24 $230 5,520
M. Sarlitto 175 $195 34,125
K. Hollinger 200 $155 31,000
J. Kumm 6 $295 1,770
S. Barr 40 $120 4,800
R. Price 20 $240 4,800
Subtotal $85,765
Expenses (mileage, copying, printing, etc.) $495
Subtotal $86,260
EA Team1 Cost
Raedeke 28,050
AESI 27,727
CRC 36,551
Fieldwork Studios 18,073
Transpo Group 37,472
Coffman 24,121
Subtotal $171,993
TOTAL $258,253
1 Costs include EA’s 10% handling charge. EA team members providing peer review services for the Preliminary Draft EIS
include AESI, Raedeke, and Transpo Group. The remaining team members will be providing technical analysis in support of
EIS sections.
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Phase III
Team Member Hours Hourly Rate Cost
EA
R. Schipanski 5 $250 1,250
G. Brunner 8 $230 1,840
M. Sarlitto 32 $195 6,240
K. Hollinger 75 $155 11,625
J. Kumm 2 $295 590
S. Barr 8 $120 960
R. Price 4 $240 960
Subtotal $23,465
Expenses (mileage, copying, printing, etc.) $495
Subtotal $23,960
EA Team1 Cost
Raedeke 5,555
AESI 3,850
CRC 2,094
Fieldwork Studios 4,433
Transpo Group 10,538
Coffman 7,262
Subtotal $33,733
TOTAL $57,693
PROJECT TOTAL $340,270
1 Costs include EA’s 10% handling charge. EA team members providing peer review services for the Preliminary Draft EIS
include AESI, Raedeke, and Transpo Group. Remaining team members will be providing technical analysis in support of EIS
sections.
Budget Assumptions
•EIS duration (through issuance of the FEIS) not-to-exceed 12 months.
•Analysis of three alternatives: Proposed Action, another Action Alternative, and No Action.
•Comments on the PDEIS from the City will be edit-level and will not require additional analysis
or alternatives.
•Response to up to 30 unique comments on the DEIS.
•No new elements of the environment, EIS alternatives, or analysis will be required for the FEIS.
•Initial responses to public comments on the DEIS will be provided by the applicable applicant
project team member with edits and comments provided by the EA Peer Review Team.
•The published DEIS and FEIS will be prepared as electronic files and USBs (no hardcopies are
assumed).
Resumes
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SECTION 4 – Resumes
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Resumes
Michele Sarlitto
Project Manager
Michele has 31 years of public and private
sector land use planning and project
management experience with emphasis on
the environmental review process (State
Environmental Policy Act [SEPA] and
National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA])
and project entitlement/permitting (federal, state, and local) throughout
the Pacific Northwest. Michele’s expertise includes
management/preparation of environmental documents, coordination of
technical environmental teams/studies, and coordination of public
involvement programs. She skillfully accomplishes the myriad of tasks
required to successfully complete the environmental documentation and
entitlement process for projects.
Kennydale Gateway; Kennydale Gateway LLC; Renton, WA—
Project Manager for an Expanded Environmental Checklist for a
gateway residential development in Renton at the intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard N and Interstate 405.
The project will consist of three, 4-level residential buildings with approximately 385 residential units, 1,500 square
feet of retail space and 400 parking spaces. The project site is located in proximity to May Creek, which is a
Shoreline of the State, and one Category III wetland; critical areas and compliance with the City’s SMP were,
therefore, key considerations in the environmental analysis.
Expedia Cruise World Headquarters; Expedia.com; Seattle, WA—Project Manager for the comprehensive
SEPA EIS and the complex zoning process for this 41-acre redevelopment on the waterfront, adjacent to Downtown
Seattle. This project entailed relocating the firm and all employees from Bellevue to a new campus setting on
Seattle’s waterfront and over time increasing employment to 6,500. Proposed development included approximately
two million square feet of office space, extensive open space, and structured parking for 3,300 vehicles. EA’s role
was to prepare the comprehensive EIS for the proposed development. Four alternatives were evaluated; each
involved renovation of existing research facilities for use as commercial office space with additional facilities
provided.
Project SixO; Kilroy Development; Seattle, WA—Project Manager for three SEPA Checklists for a Planned
Community Development consisting of four parcels in Downtown Seattle’s Denny Triangle Neighborhood. The
Planned Community Development will include a new 500-foot mixed-use commercial office building, a new 235-foot
mixed-use commercial office building, rehabilitation of an existing ten-story historic commercial office structure with
ground-floor retail, and a new 550-foot residential tower. The Checklists included preparation of supplemental
analysis including a viewshed report, shadow report, and solar glare report. EA advised the client on the appropriate
SEPA strategy, including preparation of a SEPA strategy comparison memo, and a demo memo.
Washington State Convention Center Addition EIS; Pine Street Group; Seattle, WA—Project Manager for full
scope SEPA and NEPA EISs analyzing the impacts of an addition to the Washington State Convention Center on
a three-block site in Downtown Seattle. Five alternatives representing a wide range of development scenarios were
evaluated in the EIS document(s). In addition to complex land use approvals, the project required vacation of five
public rights-of-way and a long-term Washington State Department of Transportation/Federal Highway
Administration airspace lease for extension over a portion of Interstate 5. EA’s role was to prepare the
comprehensive Draft and Final EISs for the proposed development to comply with SEPA and NEPA, coordinate the
Section 106 review process, manage the right-of-way vacation process with the City, assist with the land use
approval process, and coordinate public outreach associated with the EISs.
Years of Experience: 32
Education
•M.S., Physical Geography,1991
University of South Carolina
•B.S., Physical Geography, 1989
Pennsylvania State University
Professional Affiliations
Downtown Seattle Association
National Association of Environmental
Planners
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Resumes
Richard Schipanski
Project Director / Senior Technical
Reviewer
Rich has over 30 years of land use
assessment, environmental review
analysis, permitting, and project
management/coordination experience for a
wide range of project types, including:
mixed-use developments, residential
proposals, waterfront redevelopments, education/major institution
projects, industrial mining operations, and business park and industrial
projects. He has coordinated large teams of technical consultants in
support of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, land use approvals,
and permitting. Rich provides strategic planning services to public and
private clients, looking for opportunities to add value at each step.
Southport Planned Action EIS; City of Renton / Seco Development; Renton, WA—Project Manager. Retained
by the City of Renton and Seco Development to prepare a SEPA EIS to provide project-level analysis for phased
redevelopment of a 17-acre site located along Lake Washington, between the Boeing Renton Plant and Gene
Coulon Memorial Beach Park. The site, formerly owned by Puget Sound Energy, was used historically for
industrial/utility operations. The Southport plan calls for mixed-use development of up to 600 residential units,
40,000 square feet of retail use, up to 750,000 square feet of office use, a boardwalk promenade at the water’s
edge and other public open space. The Proposed Actions included adoption of a Planned Action ordinance;
Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments; a concurrent rezone from Heavy Industrial to Center Office
Residential; and, master plan approval. Rich managed the EIS; coordinated a team of five technical consultants;
and assisted the City of Renton through scoping, coordination with agencies, tribes, and the public, and in
preparation of the Planned Action ordinance. The EIS was prepared on a fast-track schedule of 6 months to meet
City Council docket requirements for annual consideration of Comprehensive Plan amendments. The entire
proposal was approved by the city in 7 months.
Quendall Terminals; City of Renton/Century Pacific LLP; Renton, WA—Senior Technical Reviewer for the EIS,
EIS Addendum, Mitigation Document, and Environmental Consistency Analysis for a mixed-use project including
800 residential units and 275,600 square feet of office and retail uses on an approximately 25-acre “Superfund” site
adjacent to Lake Washington in the city of Renton. The EIS addressed the relationship between ongoing
cleanup/remediation efforts with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the SEPA EIS process for the eventual
redevelopment, particularly related to geotechnical issues, critical areas and public access. EA prepared a
Consistency Analysis to determine if the final proposal was consistent with the SEPA analysis.
Waterfront District; Port of Bellingham; Bellingham, WA—Project Manager for the SEPA environmental review
on the Waterfront District (formerly New Whatcom) redevelopment project. The Port and the City of Bellingham
joined forces to master plan and redevelop approximately 216 waterfront acres, a portion of which were acquired
from the Georgia Pacific Company in 2005. Concurrent with master planning and redevelopment, the Port
conducted a comprehensive environmental cleanup of the property and the adjoining waterway in conjunction with
Department of Ecology. EA coordinated with the Port and the city to strategize the SEPA review and overall
entitlements; the Draft EIS addressed long-term redevelopment alternatives with a mix of marine, industrial, office,
institutional, retail, and residential uses. A Supplemental Draft EIS evaluated a Preferred Alternative and
subsequent Addendums analyzed changes to the Preferred Alternative. Rich managed a team of six technical
consultants. The EIS ultimately supported a subarea plan (consistent with GMA) and Planned Action Ordinance
approved by the city, and a Development Agreement executed between both the Port and the city that will guide
long-term redevelopment of the site.
Years of Experience: 30
Education
•M.C.P., City Planning,1987
San Diego State University
•B.A., Landscape Architecture, 1984
Washington State University
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
City of Kenmore Planning Commission:
2001-2005
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Gretchen Brunner
Project Facilitator
Gretchen has 35+ years of
experience in project
management, land use
assessment, environmental
review, and permitting
assistance for a wide variety of
projects, including some of the
largest and most complex in the
region. She has successfully managed the environmental review
for mixed-use and residential developments, large master
planned communities, major downtown towers, and
commercial/retail projects. Gretchen is know for her ability to build consensus among multiple stakeholders.
Quendall Terminals; City of Renton/Century Pacific LLP; Renton, WA—Project Manager for the EIS,
EIS Addendum, Mitigation Document, and Environmental Consistency Analysis for a mixed -use project
including 800 residential units and 275,600 square feet of office and retail uses on an approximately 25-
acre “Superfund” site adjacent to Lake Washington in the city of Renton. The EIS addressed the relationship
between ongoing cleanup/remediation efforts with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the SEPA
EIS process for the eventual redevelopme nt, particularly related to geotechnical issues, critical areas and
public access. EA prepared a Consistency Analysis to determine if the final proposal was consistent with
the SEPA analysis.
Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Boeing Corporation / City of Renton; Renton,
WA—Senior Planner for the full-scope SEPA EIS for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to
govern redevelopment of the Boeing Renton Plant site and several adjacent properties. The EIS was
structured to allow Boeing and the City to study a range of redevelopment opportunities for these
properties, including up to 18 million square feet of office, research and development, lab, retail, flex tech
and residential uses. The EIS required a creative approach to formulating a range of alternatives and
redevelopment assumptions.
PSE Energize Eastside Project; City of Renton; Renton, WA—Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (PSE)
proposed to upgrade approximately 4 miles of 115 kV transmission lines to 230 kV transmission lines in the
City of Renton as part of the larger Energize Eastside Project. Gretchen served as the Project Manager for
an Environmental Consistency Analysis to confirm that the utility improvements and associated
environmental impacts in Renton were within the range of alternatives and impacts analyzed in the previous
EISs prepared for the project. The Consistency Analysis reviewed the mitigation measures from the Final
EIS and application materials, and identified any additional measures required for the Proposal.
47° North Master Site Plan Project; Sun Communities; Cle Elum, WA—Project Manager for preparation
of a Supplemental SEPA EIS for the approximately 800-acre 47º North site located in the city of Cle Elum.
In 2002, a SEPA EIS was prepared and a Master Site Plan approved for the site. Revisions to the approved
Master Site Plan are currently proposed, including development of a mix of residential (707 units),
recreational (including a 627-unit RV resort), and commercial uses (150,000 sq. ft.). EA managed
preparation of the full-scope SEIS on the project, coordinating the efforts of a team of seven technical
consultants. EA subsequently prepared a SEIS Addendum to address further revisions to the proposal. EA
subsequently prepared a SEIS Addendum to address further revisions to the proposal. The City elected to
take comments on the Addendum, and EA is in the process of preparing a Response Document .
Years of Experience: 36
Education
•B.L.A., Landscape Arhitecture,1983
University of Washington
•B.A., Biology, 1976
Whitman College
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John H. Kumm, PE,
BCEE, CC-P, CEM,
LEED AP
Air Quality / GHG Lead
John has over 40 years of broad ranging
engineering and management experience. He
specializes in managing complex air quality,
regulatory compliance, energy, and
sustainability projects for private and public sector clients. His
background also includes process and plant engineering; plant
operations; engineering and construction; environmental, health, safety,
and sustainability (EHSS) management; and environmental consulting.
He has managed multi-disciplinary efforts throughout the environmental
project life cycle, including the planning, permitting, design and
construction, operational, and post-operational phases.
THAAD Utilities Infrastructure Area Development Plan Study for
94th AAMDC at Naval Support Activity Anderson Air Force Base,
Guam—HHF Planners; Senior Technical Resource—Provided senior
technical scope development and deliverable review services for NEPA
air quality analyses supporting a proposed action to construct additional
facilities and infrastructure as presented in the Terminal High Altitude
Area Defense (THAAD) Area Development Plan.
Boise River Basin Storage Feasibility Study/EIS; Bureau of
Reclamation; Boise, ID—Pacific Northwest Region, Snake River Area
Office; Senior Technical Resource for Air Quality—EA was part of a
multi-disciplinary team that is contracted by the Bureau of Reclamation
(Reclamation) to complete a feasibility study and EIS for adding surface
water storage in the Boise River Basin, Idaho. Determining feasibility of
additional surface water storage in the Boise River system to help meet
future water supply needs is a high priority. Reclamation has partnered
with the Idaho Water Resource Board for a feasibility study for increased
storage in the Boise River watershed behind Reclamation’s Anderson
Ranch Dam. Additional storage would enhance long-term water supply
for irrigation, domestic, industrial, and municipal needs in the Boise,
Idaho area, while continuing to meet endangered species and power
generation needs.
Port of Tacoma Off-Dock Container Support Facility NEPA EA; Port
of Tacoma; Tacoma WA—Senior Technical Resource for Air Quality—
EA managed and was the principal author of the NEPA EA for the Port
of Tacoma’s Off-Dock Container Support Facility. The proposed project
is to construct a near-dock container support facility of approximately 25
acres. The purpose of the project is to relieve congestion and improve
marine container terminal capacity and efficiency at the Port in order to meet the public’s need and demand for
increased cargo movement. The project involves extensive coordination with numerous federal, Tribal, state, city,
and local agencies, close coordination with the Port, and involvement of members of the public. John oversaw
preparation of an air quality impact evaluation to assess the effects on air quality of the proposed action.
Years of Experience: 42
Education:
Post-Masters Advanced Certificate
Environmental Engineering/2001 (Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD)
M.E./Environmental Engineering/1997 (Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD)
M.S./Engineering Management/1994
(University of Maryland, College Park, MD)
B.S./Chemical Engineering/1982 (University of
Maryland, College Park, MD)
B.S./Chemistry/1980 (University of Maryland,
College Park, MD)
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Professional Environmental Engineer—MD
(2002, No. 27088)
Board Certified Environmental Engineer
(BCEE) in Air Pollution Control—American
Academy of Environmental Engineers;
2003
Climate Change Professional (CC-P)—
Certified by the Association of Climate
Change Officers; 2018
Certified Energy Manager (CEM®)—
Association of Energy Engineers; 2009
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design Accredited Professional (LEED®
AP)—Green Building Certification Institute;
2009
EA’s Technical Chief for Environmental,
Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS)
Compliance; 2019
Aarcher Institute for Environmental Training
– Clean Air Compliance Manager Training
Course, Instructor; 2012 – Present
American Academy of Environmental
Engineers, Member; 2003 – Present and
Air Resources and Pollution Control
Committee Member 2016 – Present
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Richard Price PE, LEED
AP, CSM
Water Lead
Richard is a Professional Engineer with
25 years of experience in Stormwater
design, assessment, construction
management, low impact and sustainable
design, environmental monitoring and
training, stream and wetland restoration.
He has performed as Program Manager for multiple permit and consent
decree driven stormwater and sanitary sewer overflow compliance
programs with CIPs up to $1 billion. Richard has experience
coordinating the activities and inputs of multiple government agencies
and departments as well as outside stakeholders to successfully
implement complex design, permitting and construction projects within
schedule and budget constraints.
Port of Seattle Stormwater Services; Port of Seattle; Seattle, WA—
Program Manager for 7-year $8M contract to provide NPDES Municipal
and Industrial Stormwater Permit Program Management. Relevant
projects include:
•Engineering Plans and Specifications—Developed design and
construction plan set for T117 bioswale, T86 Rain Garden and OWS installations.
•SalmonSafe Recertification—Supported Port effort to recertify Port park properties in the SalmonSafe
program.
•Regulatory Negotiations—Assisted the Port in the development and implementation of the Marine
Stormwater Utility Stormwater Design Review—Developed design review package and provided training to
Port design engineers to ensure Port projects meet Port specifications and redevelopment requirements.
Fort Lawton Redevelopment EIS; Seattle Office of Housing; Seattle, WA—Water resources lead for the
SEPA/NEPA EIS for the Seattle Office of Housing’s Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center Redevelopment Project.
The project site is located in the Magnolia neighborhood, adjacent to Discovery Park in Seattle. Four alternatives
were studied in the EIS. The Preferred Alternative included 238 affordable and formerly homeless housing units,
21.6 acres of parks and recreation area (including two multi-purpose fields), a park maintenance facility, and 266
parking spaces. Richard prepared the Water Resources section of the Draft EIS. This entailed describing existing
water resources in the area, as well as the proposed stormwater controls to be employed during construction and
operation of the project. Assessment of the temporary and permanent stormwater systems required a thorough
understanding of the applicable stormwater regulations. Richard also helped to identify any further mitigation that
could be necessary.
Municipal Stormwater Permit Cost of Compliance; Pierce County, WA—Project Manager for 5-year $100k on-
call Municipal Permit Program including a priority analysis of the Municipal Stormwater Program against the
requirements of the 2019 Municipal Stormwater Permit and cost of compliance evaluation to meet new permit
requirements. Additional tasks included: Conduct a mock program audit—utilize EPA Municipal Permit audit
techniques and methodologies to take a deep dive evaluating the County’s program and benchmarking it against
other similar programs. Develop and produce a Stormwater Master Plan—an outward facing document targeted
at upper-level management and the general public, to provide the mid- and long-term goals to further improve water
quality in receiving waters beyond the requirements of the Municipal Permit. Identify and enhance public
education and outreach opportunities—to expand the County’s efforts to showcase the successes of the
Planning and Public Works stormwater team.
Years of Experience: 32
Education
•M.S.E., Environmental Engineering,1995
University of Washington
•B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, 1985
Louisiana State University
Professional Registrations and Licenses
•Registered Professional
Engineer/WA/2011
•LEED Accredited Professional (AP);
2009
•American Public Works Association
Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM);
2010
•Certified Inspector of Sediment and
Erosion Control (CISEC); 2010
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Kristy Hollinger
Parks & Recreation Lead
Kristy has 17 years of experience in
environmental compliance, regulatory
research and code compliance, project
coordination, and preparation of
environmental review documents for major
redevelopment projects, residential and
mixed-use developments, and major
institution master plans. Kristy specializes in the analysis of impacts to
the built environment including: parks and recreation, aesthetics and
visual resources, consistency with land use plans and policies, shadows
on open space, light and glare, and historic resources.
Kennydale Gateway; Kennydale Gateway LLC; Renton, WA—
Project Coordinator for an SEPA Expanded Environmental Checklist for
a gateway residential development in Renton at the intersection of Lake
Washington Boulevard N and Interstate 405. The project will consist of
three, 4-level residential buildings with approximately 385 residential units, 1,500 square feet of retail space and
400 parking spaces. The project site is located in proximity to May Creek, which is a Shoreline of the State, and
one Category III wetland; critical areas and compliance with the City’s SMP were, therefore, key considerations in
the environmental analysis.
Expedia Cruise World Headquarters; Expedia.com; Seattle, WA—Project Planner for the comprehensive SEPA
EIS and the complex zoning process for this 41-acre redevelopment on the waterfront, adjacent to Downtown
Seattle. This project entailed relocating the firm and all employees from Bellevue to a new campus setting on
Seattle’s waterfront and over time increasing employment to 6,500. Proposed development included approximately
two million square feet of office space, extensive open space, and structured parking for 3,300 vehicles. EA’s role
was to prepare the comprehensive EIS for the proposed development. Four alternatives were evaluated; each
involved renovation of existing research facilities for use as commercial office space with additional facilities
provided.
Project SixO; Kilroy Development; Seattle, WA—Project Planner for three SEPA Checklists for a Planned
Community Development consisting of four parcels in Downtown Seattle’s Denny Triangle Neighborhood. The
Planned Community Development will include a new 500-foot mixed-use commercial office building, a new 235-foot
mixed-use commercial office building, rehabilitation of an existing ten-story historic commercial office structure with
ground-floor retail, and a new 550-foot residential tower. The Checklists included preparation of supplemental
analysis including a viewshed report, shadow report, and solar glare report. EA advised the client on the appropriate
SEPA strategy, including preparation of a SEPA strategy comparison memo, and a demo memo.
Washington State Convention Center Addition EIS; Pine Street Group; Seattle, WA—Project Planner for full
scope SEPA and NEPA EISs analyzing the impacts of an addition to the Washington State Convention Center on
a three-block site in Downtown Seattle. Five alternatives representing a wide range of development scenarios were
evaluated in the EIS document(s). In addition to complex land use approvals, the project required vacation of five
public rights-of-way and a long-term Washington State Department of Transportation/Federal Highway
Administration airspace lease for extension over a portion of Interstate 5. EA’s role was to prepare the
comprehensive Draft and Final SEPA and NEPA EISs, coordinate the Section 106 review process, manage the
right-of-way vacation process with the City, assist with the land use approval process, and coordinate public
outreach associated with the EIS.
Years of Experience: 18
Education
•M.A., Political Science, 2006
Colorado State University
•B.A., Anthropology, 2000
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Professional Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
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K. Mike Swenson,
PE, PTOE
Transportation Lead
Mike brings over 25 years of experience in
broad transportation and traffic
engineering operations and analysis skills
applicable to commercial, industrial,
residential, and transit-related projects. He
serves as the lead engineer on a variety of projects for ports, medical
and academic campuses, transit agencies, state agencies and local
municipalities throughout the Puget Sound area. Most often, Mike’s
work includes preparing transportation/traffic impact analyses,
transportation concurrency analyses, comprehensive plan and
transportation facilities plan updates, parking studies, access and
circulation studies, intersection/roadway capacity analyses, and the
preparation of environmental impact statements.
TopGolf; Renton, WA
Mike was the project manager for this Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) completed for the TopGolf project in
Renton. The TIA evaluated the existing and baseline conditions as a means of identifying the transportation impacts
of the project. Due to the unique nature of the project, extensive coordination, and scoping of key assumptions w ith
City staff was required. In addition to the TopGolf facility, the project considered additional commercial development
on the site.
The Boeing Company; Renton, WA
Transpo has been assisting Boeing (Renton) for over 10 years on numerous site development activities requiring
interaction with City staff. These projects have included extensive review of key intersections in The Landing area
as well as connections to regional facilities in the area. The projects have required extensive coordination with the
City as they are atypical in nature.
Microsoft East Campus Re-build; Redmond, WA
Mike was the project manager for the planning and design services provided in support of a major redevelopment
of the Microsoft East Campus area in Redmond, WA. The work included extensive traffic analysis including
estimating trip generation increases, intersection level of service and r equired project mitigation.
Seattle Convention Center; Seattle, WA
Mike supported the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) addition by managing and leading traffic
engineering design for the new addition in downtown Seattle. He supported the development team with the
environmental review, and managed the NEPA/SEPA process. The analysis included the development of the multi-
modal trip generation estimates for several event types, a comprehensive analysis of pedestrian and bicycle mobility
and access, transit access and circulation, freight access and circulation needs, parking demands and general
purpose vehicle access, construction impacts, and the development of a comprehensive transportation and dock
management plan.
Years of Experience: 27
Education:
•B.S., Civil Engineering,1997;
Montana State University
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE), Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, California, Wyoming
Professional Traffic Operations Expert
(PTOE)
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Kassi Leingang, PE
Transportation Support
Senior Transportation Engineer
Kassi is a skilled engineer with over ten
years of experience in transportation
planning and engineering. Her experience
includes transportation planning, traffic
impact analysis, and environmental impact
studies. She also has a thorough
understanding of analysis software such as Synchro, AutoCAD, Excel,
VISSIM.
Kassi offers specific expertise in traffic operations analysis including
intersection and corridor evaluations. She has extensive experience in
traffic analysis of developments including residential, office, schools,
hotel, hospitals, and large event venues. Her experience with
development projects has resulted in a deep understanding of city
requirements and analysis methodologies.
Solera Mixed Use; Renton, WA
Kassi coordinated with the City of Renton on the initial scoping of the traffic analysis. Following scoping, she
performed the traffic analysis for the mixed use development project located in the Renton Highlands. The trip
generation estimates for the mixed use project included reductions for internal capture and pass -by.
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill EIS; Renton, WA
Transpo completed the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill which included
numerous study intersections and evaluation within the City of Renton. The EIS reviewed multiple alternatives and
horizon years to identify any transportation impacts. Mitigation measures were recommended and approved to
offset the identified impacts.
Renton Senior Housing TG and Parking Study, Renton, WA
Kassi completed a trip generation and parking analysis for the proposed senior housing project located in Downtown
Renton. These project included extensive coordination with multiple agencies including City of Seattle, King County
Metro, Sound Transit, WSDOT, and multiple UW departments.
Madison Park II Master Plan; Pasco, WA
Kassi was the project manager for this multi-phased residential development located in Pasco, WA. She worked
closely with the project team and City staff to coordinate the traffic analysis requirements as well as mitigation needs
for the project based on the outcome of the analysis.
Years of Experience: 12
Education:
•M.S., Civil Engineering, 2011;
University of Washington
•B.S., Civil Engineering, 2012;
University of Washington
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE), Washington and
Orgon
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Curtis Koger
Earth Lead
Curtis is a licensed geologist,
hydrogeologist, and engineering geologist,
and has served as project manager and
technical lead providing geotechnical and
hydrogeologic characterization on various
project types throughout Washington
State. He has over 45 years of geologic
practice experience in a wide variety of
geologic settings and disciplines. His experience and expertise have
been derived from extensive subsurface stratigraphic exploration
evaluations, groundwater projects, and from economic and geologic
hazards studies. He has extensive SEPA/EIS experience and has
worked on many of the largest development projects in Washington. His
experience in groundwater resource development includes regional
hydrogeologic and wellhead protection evaluations, design and analysis
of aquifer pumping tests, aquifer characterization, well siting studies,
drill rig supervision, and geologic logging. He has prepared
comprehensive reports documenting hydrogeologic conditions for
multiple EIS projects and has provided expert testimony on groundwater issues.
Southport Mixed-Use Development EIS; PSE; Renton, WA – The Southport Mixed-Use Development, previously
occupied by the Shuffleton Steam Plant, encompassed an area that lies within an alluvial valley at the south end of
Lake Washington in the city of Renton, Washington. Curtis was the technical QA/QC lead for soils, geology,
geologic hazards and groundwater conditions for the 17-acre Southport Mixed-Use Development EIS. Services
included characterization of soils, geology, geologic hazards, and groundwater conditions and an evaluation of
potential earth/water impacts related to proposed redevelopment of the site. AESI also evaluated foundation
alternatives and provided geotechnical recommendations for site preparation and structural fill placement.
Quendall Terminals EIS; Quendall Terminals; Renton, WA – The approximately 22-acre site was added to the
Superfund National Priority List (NPL) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2006 and is located
adjacent to large portions of critical Lake Washington shoreline habitat. Based on 20 years of active involvement
with the project site and review of documents prepared by others, Curtis completed a comprehensive assessment
of the existing geologic, hydrogeologic, and environmental conditions of the project area. The evaluation highlighted
specific potential impacts, hazards associated with the proposed mixed use/residential development area while
providing detailed engineering recommendations and offsetting mitigation recommendations. Further, AESI’s
geotechnical engineers included site specific recommendations for the new d evelopment’s foundation system,
underground utility installation, and temporary erosion control measures.
Boeing Renton EIS; The Boeing Company; Renton, WA – Curtis provided technical analyses of geology,
groundwater, and soils for the 290-acre Boeing/Renton Comprehensive Plan EIS. The technical analyses included:
1) documentation of existing soils, geology, geologic hazards, and groundwater conditions, 2) evaluatio n of
geotechnical issues regarding mass grading, suitability of existing onsite fill soils for reuse, seismic hazard
considerations, and foundation support alternatives, and 3) characterization of s oils and groundwater contaminant
areas, sources of contamination and descriptions of ongoing remediation processes under MTCA/RCRA. The
hazardous substances review included an evaluation of cleanup options and identification of potential impacts for
proposed site redevelopment alternatives. The analysis assessed the technical and regulatory status of each
identified Area of Concern (AOC) to develop a summary of current conditions and the application of the current
MTCA and RCRA processes at the site. The study identified on-going groundwater, surface water, sediment and
soil remediation activities and possible future remediation activities related to redevelopment at the site.
Years of Experience: 45
Education:
•M.S., Geology; Baylor University
•B.S., Earth Sciences (Geology); Pacific
Lutheran University
Professional Registrations /Certifications
Licensed Geologist (L.G.); Washington
Licensed Engineering Geologist (L.E.G.);
Washington
Licensed Hydrogeologist (L.Hg.);
Washington
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Bradford Drew
Earth Support
Bradford has over 12 years of experience
in geotechnical engineering and has
managed several design and construction
projects in the Puget Sound region. His
role on these projects includes project
management, site reconnaissance,
supervise field exploration programs and
construction observations, and office engineering including
geotechnical analysis and evaluation of geologic and seismic hazard
areas, slope stability evaluation, foundation design, retaining wall
design, and pavement design. He has also gained experience in
stormwater infiltration design and construction.
Swyft Mixed-Use Building; MainStreet Property Group; Kirkland,
WA – Bradford supervised subsurface explorations and performed a
geotechnical engineering evaluation for design of a multi-story mixed-
use building. The building will be benched into a hillside, requiring a 50-foot-deep excavation to construct five levels
of below-grade parking. The building will have one at-grade level for retail/lobby space and up to 14 levels of above-
grade residential use. Geotechnical evaluation for the project included evaluation of seismic and liquefaction
hazards at the site, foundation design including ground improvement consisting of rammed aggregate piers within
liquefiable areas at the south end of the site and spread footings within non-liquefiable areas at the north end, and
lateral earth pressures for temporary shoring walls and permanent basement walls. Bradford also coordinated a
site response analysis using shear wave velocity data as the liquefiable areas of the site classified as Site Class F.
Woodin Creek Village Phase 5 Building and Off-Site Improvements; Woodin Creek Village Associates, LLC;
Woodinville, WA – Bradford supervised subsurface explorations and performed a geotechnical engineering
evaluation for design of a multi-story mixed-use building with one level of at-grade parking and three levels of
residential units above, as well as offsite improvements that included a bridge crossing over Woodin Creek, new
roadway pavements, and an underground detention vault. Geotechnical evaluation for the project included
evaluation of seismic and liquefaction hazards at the site, foundation design including ground improvement
consisting of rammed aggregate piers to mitigate liquefaction-induced settlement below the building, deep
foundations for the bridge crossing consisting of 24-inch-diameter drilled shafts embedded 50 to 65 feet below
grade, evaluation of liquefaction-induced downdrag forces on the drilled shafts, lateral earth pressures for the
underground detention vault, effects of seasonal groundwater levels and hydrostatic buoyancy pressures acting on
the vault, and pavement design recommendations for residential streets and arterial roadways.
AML Terminal 115 Cross Dock Building; Alaska Marine Lines; Seattle, WA – Bradford completed subsurface
explorations and geotechnical engineering evaluation for design of a new single-story, high-bay, cross dock building
with dimensions of about 760 feet by 70 feet, and a height of about 29 feet. The project also included about 9 acres
of hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements for drive lanes and parking stalls, and concrete pavements spanning about 45
feet by 750 feet for the truck loading bays. Bradford completed geotechnical evaluation and design
recommendations for deep foundation support of the building, consisting of driven pipe piles to mitigate liquefaction -
induced settlement hazards at the site, and heavy -duty pavement design for HMA and concrete pavements.
Years of Experience: 12
Education:
•M.S., Geotechnical Engineering;
University of Florida
•B.S., Civil Engineering;
University of Florida
Professional Registrations /Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.): WA
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Carrie Mozingo
Earth Support
Carrie is a Registered Engineering
Geologist and Licensed Engineer with 2 7
years of geotechnical consulting
experience and a proven track record of
complex problem solving, project
management, and staff management. She
has extensive project experience
evaluating soils related issues and geologic hazards including seismic
hazards, mine hazard, landslides, mudflows, soil settlement, expansive
soils, and providing advanced engineering solutions including ground
improvement, conventional and deep foundations, and retaining
structures. Carrie has managed numerous school, commercial, mixed -
use, residential, and large-scale land development projects. The land
development projects span over a thousand acres in King County and
involve complex conditions including deep soft sediment remediation,
subsurface coal mines, landslide hazards, and seismic hazards.
Additionally, she has been an expert witness on numerous projects with a wide range of issues and has provided
expert witness testimony in deposition and trial since 2005 on cases pertaining to landslides, mudflows, slope
instability and soils related issues. Carrie also launched our geophysical department, helping to advance AESI’s
geologic and hydrogeologic site characterization capabilities.
Lakepointe Urban Village; BrookCal TB WA | LLC; Covington, WA
Carrie managed the geotechnical design and oversaw construction activities for the reclamation of a gravel pit in
Covington, Washington. Remedial activities including wick drains, surcharging and conventional grading
approaches were implemented to mitigate settlement from approximately 80 to 100 feet of soft quarry wash
sediments. She also performed slope stability analyses to design submerged slopes for a permanent Lake that will
occupy the central site area.
New Mike Morris Elementary School and Gymnasium Seismic Retrofit; South Bend School District No. 118;
South Bend, WA
Carrie managed the geotechnical design and oversaw construction activities for the replacement of the Chauncey
Davis Elementary School building with the new Mike Morris Elementary School building on deep soft and liquefiable
soils and provided recommendations for a deep foundation system considering the complex soil and seismic
conditions, and budgetary and local supply constraints. Carrie also performed the geotechnical design for the
seismic retrofit of the Koplitz Field House Gymnasium on the South Bend School District campus. Her work included
geotechnical evaluation of the existing foundation system and updated design recommendations in accordance
with current codes and standards.
Geotechnical Reviewer; City of Kirkland; Kirkland, WA
Carrie performed third party geotechnical review for the City of Kirkland, focusing on Geologic Hazards and Critical
Areas. Typical tasks included review of geotechnical reports, site grading plans, City GIS data , aerial photographs,
and proposed building plans.
Years of Experience: 27
Education:
•B.S., Geology; University of California – Los
Angeles
•Post-Graduate Studies in Geotechnical
Engineering; California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
Professional Registrations /Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.): WA
Licensed Geologist (L.G.): WA
Licensed Engineering Geologist (L.E.G.): WA
Certified Engineering Geologist (C.E.G.): CA
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Tim Peter
Earth Support
Tim Peter has 35 years of experience as a
consulting geologist and is a Licensed
Engineering Geologist and a Licensed
Hydrogeologist in Washington State.
Tim’s experience includes conducting
geotechnical assessments for a wide
variety of projects, geologic hazard
assessments, landslide repair, shoreline
structure assessments, stormwater infiltration, slope stability and
liquefaction analysis, erosion and sedimentation control, forensic
studies/expert witness, construction monitoring, hydrogeologic studies,
coal mine hazard assessments, geomorphic studies, and geotechnical
peer review.
47 Degrees North SEIS; Sun Communities, Inc. c/o EA; Cle Elum,
WA – Tim provided geotechnical and hydrogeologic technical analyses
related to soils, geology, geologic hazards, and groundwater. Work
included site reconnaissance and subsurface exploration and technical
report preparation.
City of Edgewood Critical Area Ordinance Code Update; City of Edgewood; Edgewood, WA – Tim assisted
the City with review and technical assistance of the City’s code addressing development within geologic hazard
areas including Volcanic Hazard Areas, Landslide Hazard Areas, Seismic Hazard Areas, and Erosion Hazard
Areas and provided recommended updates to the existing codes.
City of Kirkland Geologic Hazards Code Update ; City of Kirkland Planning and Building Department;
Kirkland, WA – Tim assisted City staff in completing updates to their geologic hazard code, provided review of
geologic hazard mapping in preparation by the University of Washington concurrent, presented recommended code
updates to City staff, the public, and the City counc il, and provided training to City planning staff.
Woodway Geologic Hazards Code Update; Town of Woodway; Woodway, WA – Tim worked with the town
staff to identify geologic hazards applicable to the area, prepared revisions to the town’s geologic hazard code, and
presented the recommended revisions to the town council and staff.
John’s Prairie Mine Expansion; Sitts & Hill Engineers, Inc.; Shelton, WA – Tim completed a critical area study
for the proposed sand and gravel mine expansion to address landslide hazards associated with existing steep
slopes in the area and to address the stability of proposed cut slopes associated with the mine expansion.
Swift Creek Canyon Central Repository; Herrera Environmental Consultants; Whatcom County, WA – Tim
completed a geologic hazard study for a proposed 2.3 million cubic yard repository to contain sediments originating
from a large landslide/alluvial fan complex on Sumas Mountain. Primary geologic hazards associated with the
project include landsliding and alluvial fan hazards.
Geotechnical Report Peer Review; City of Kirkland, City of Federal Way, Town of Woodway, City of Lake
Forest Park; Various Locations – Over the past six years Tim has completed third party peer review of
geotechnical reports for the City of Kirkland, City of Federal Way, the Town of Woodway , and City of Lake Forest
Park. The projects for which these reports have been prepared have included residential, commercial, and municipal
projects.
Years of Experience: 35
Education:
•M.S., Geology; New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology
•B.S., Geology; CSU - Sacramento
Professional Registrations /Certifications
Licensed Engineering Geologist (L.E.G.);
Washington
Licensed Hydrogeologist (L.Hg.);
Washington
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Christopher W. Wright
Critical Areas Lead
Chris Wright has participated in over 500
wetland projects spanning four states and
18 Washington counties for over 30 years.
His experience includes all aspects of
wetland assessment from delineations to
permitting and long-term mitigation
monitoring. Chris provides leadership of
Raedeke Associates, Inc. and both performs services and directs the
efforts of technical staff in conducting wetland delineations, wetland
inventory mapping, stream surveys, soils mapping, hydrologic analysis,
and development of mitigation plans. Chris possess experience in
conducting plant community analysis, including vegetation composition
and structure, evaluation of habitat functions, and impact assessment.
Pierce County Public Works Rhodes Lake Road East Corridor
SEIS; Pierce County, WA. — Chris managed the RAI staff in
preparation of the wetlands and plants and animals sections for a
Supplemental EIS. RAI worked as part of a consultant team for this Pierce County Public Works project to construct
a new road connection and bridge expansion over the Puyallup River between the Orting Valley and the Bonney
Lake Plateau. RAI delineated wetlands and streams, including the OHWM of the Puyallup River, conducted fish
and wildlife habitat investigations of the project corridor, prepared EIS technical documents analyzing road and
bridge development alternatives impacts, and assisted project engineers in plan refinements to avoid direct impacts
to critical areas and help streamline future permitting.
47 Degrees North Supplemental EIS; Cle Elum, WA. — Chris Wright was the Project Manager for Raedeke
Associates, Inc. to prepare a quantitative analysis of the impacts of this proposed 47 Degrees North development
near Cle Elum in Kittitas County on wetland and wildlife habitats, as part of this Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement. We analyzed potential impacts to wetlands and to the habitat of selected wildlife species from the
proposed development and alternatives using a process consistent with the Habitat Evaluation Procedure (HEP)
guidelines developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Project successes included documenting habitat areas
previously identified in state maps as stream courses but where the topography was erroneously identified.
Suncadia (fka MountainStar) Master Planned Resort (Land Stewardship Plan); Kittitas County, WA. —As
Project Manager, Chris lead Raedeke Associates, Inc. staff in completion of the wetlands and plant and animal
sections of the SEPA and NEPA Environmental Impact Statements for this 6,200-acre destination resort near
Roslyn, Washington. Project tasks have included preparation of a Land Stewardship Plan (LSP) to guide the
management of over 3,500 acres of open space lands at the site. The long-term strategy for the open lands is to
create and maintain a forest landscape that is, in perpetuity, visually attractive, healthy, and capable of supporting
a diverse native wildlife community. The specific goals of the approved plan s were to achieve an attractive resort
environment, to enhance the natural environment through active management, balance recreation and wildlife
habitat needs, and accomplish management through cost-effective means. We are now in the process of updating
the plan area GIS database and plan documents to incorporate site treatments that have been completed, reflect
current conditions, and to address current and future forest stand issues and needs.
Years of Experience: 33
Education:
•B.S., Agriculture, 1991 University of
Arizona
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Society of Wetland Scientists
Certified Wetland Delineator, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
Certified Wetland Specialist, Pierce County,
Washington
Washington State 2014 Wetland Rating
System for Western Washington, WDOE
Training
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
William J. Taylor
Critical Areas Support
Bill has 35 years professional experience
as an aquatic sciences consultant,
covering field monitoring and scientific
analysis in water quality, fisheries and
hydrology in the Pacific Northwest. Bill has
worked extensively in assessing
stormwater; stream, lake, estuarine and
coastal ecosystems; and has collaborated with numerous state and
local agencies and tribes for habitat and water quality mitigation
planning and regulatory compliance. His stream habitat assessment
work has covered analysis of culvert passage conditions and stream
habitat assessment to support culvert replacement, instream habitat
design, and fish removal during construction and stream flow by -pass.
Pierce County Public Works Rhodes Lake Road East Corridor
SEIS; Pierce County, WA. —Bill Taylor was responsible for the
characterization of stream habitat and fish use in the Puyallup River as
part of the wetlands and plants and animals sections for a Supplemental EIS. RAI worked as part of a consultant
team for this Pierce County Public Works project to construct a new road connection and bridge expansion over the
Puyallup River between the Orting Valley and the Bonney Lake Plateau. Bill delineated the Puyallup River ordinary
high water, documented stream channel habitat units and summarized fisheries population and utilization
documents for the project reach. Bill’s fish and habitat assessment was used in the EIS technical documents
analyzing road and bridge development alternatives impacts, and assisted project engineers in plan refinements to
avoid direct impacts to critical areas and help streamline future permitting. Important elements included addressing
multiple life stages for chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout, and hydraulic impacts assessment to the local
instream habitat and floodplain.
S. 212th Street Embankment Repair and Stream Channel Relocation; Kent, WA. — Under contact to the City
of Kent, Bill and Raedeke Associates, Inc. staff delineated and rated the North Fork of Garrison Creek and
associated wetlands and documented the extent of critical habitat areas in proximity of the City’s South 212th Street
Erosion Repair project. Bill prepared a Critical Areas Assessment and a Biological Evaluation as part of project
permitting with the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers including identification of nearby downstream critical
habitat for steelhead trout. Characterization of the stream channel provided channel recommendations to the
design engineer for relocation of the stream channel away from the eroding bluff below a major thoroughfare.
City of Auburn Environmental Park Beaver Dam Removal ; Auburn, WA. — As part of an on-call contract with
the City of Auburn Bill Taylor led Raedeke Associates, Inc. staff in conducting field monitoring of ponds behind
several beaver dams that the City of Auburn notched to reduce flooding risk on adjoining roadways, including a
WSDOT access road, after beavers had been removed by contractors. The purpose of the monitoring was to
search for fish in distress, scan the nearby areas for any risk of fish strandin g, and record water levels using stream
staff gauges. Any fish in distress were relocated to more suitable locations to prevent potential mortality of
threatened or endangered species, to comply with WDFW permit conditions for the project HPA.
Years of Experience: 38
Education:
B.S. Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis, 1984
Western Washington University
M.S. Environmental Science and
Engineering, 1990 University of Washington
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
US Fish and Wildlife Service Instream Flow
Analysis Certification
WSDOT Biological Assessment Document
Writing Certification
FEMA Floodplain Habitat Assessment
Training
WSU Low Impact Development (LID)
Planning Certification
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Andrew Rossi
Critical Areas Support
Andrew is a Wildlife Biologist with a
background in conservation biology. He
joined Raedeke in 2016 and has been
involved in a variety of projects ranging
from Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled
Murrelet surveys to the preparation of
FEMA Habitat Assessments and ESA
Biological Assessment documents.
Andrew graduated from the University of
New Hampshire in 2013 and has
professional experience leading field crews in academic research
projects, wildlife rehabilitation, and environmental volunteer outreach.
He has worked on a wide range of projects assessing wildlife habitat in
a variety of contexts, from golf courses, to single-family properties, to
landscape-wide habitat management areas.
Andrew’s responsibilities at Raedeke Associates include project
management, endangered species monitoring and habitat surveys in
Forest Service, National Park, and private forest lands, WDFW Priority Habitats and Species surveys and general
habitat assessments, report writing, GIS map creation and revisions, wetland mitigation monitoring, and production
of promotional materials.
47◦ North SEIS, Cle Elum, WA. Cle Elum, WA. — Andrew assisted in the preparation of the Plants and Animals
portion of SEIS report to update a former 2002 EIS document that assessed for the potential impacts of a proposed
master planned resort at the project site. This updated SEIS document addressed changes from the 2002 proposed
project activities to the updated 2019 proposed Master Site Plan. Andrew updated the assessment of current cover
types at the project site, and identified current wildlife use at the project site.
Rhodes Lake Road East, Pierce County, WA. Pierce County, WA. — Andrew assisted in preparing a Biological
Assessment and FEMA Habitat Assessment document for the construction of bridge improvements spanning the
Puyallup River and new roadways connecting the Orting Valley and the Bonney Lake Plateau. Andrew assessed
the project impacts to protected fish and wildlife species and provided effect determinations for each relevant
species to the project action area.
Mt. Rainier National Park Fryingpan Creek Bridge BA, Pierce County, WA. — Andrew assisted in preparing a
Biological Assessment document that outlined the potential impacts of a bridge replacement project on (1) fish and
wildlife species and their critical habitats listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, and (2) fish habitat
protected by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This included a field site
investigation, report preparation, and the coordination and collaboration with the project client, project team
members, federal agencies, and reviewing bodies.
Years of Experience: 10
Education:
•B.S., Wildlife and Conservation Biology,
2013 University of New Hampshire
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Certified Inland Marbled Murrelet Surveyor,
Pacific Seabird Group
Certified Marbled Murrelet Marine Monitor,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Certified Wildlife Biologist, Pierce County
Mazama Pocket Gopher Survey Protocols,
USFWS training 2018
WSDOT Biological Assessment Qualified
Author, 2022
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Annamaria Clark
Wetlands Lead
Annamaria is a Professional Wetland Scientist
and Project Manager with a background in
resource management. She joined Raedeke
in 2016 and has been involved in a variety of
projects ranging from wetland assessments
and delineations, wetland mitigation
monitoring, and wildlife surveys. Annamaria
has professional experience with botanical surveys and general wetland
surveys and identification.
City of Bellingham James-Bakerview Intersection Reconstruction;
Bellingham, WA. — Annamaria is the project manager and wetland
lead for a consultant team delineating and permitting expansion of a
large intersection into a roundabout. Raedeke Associates, Inc.
prepared a critical area report and mitigation plan, Biological
Assessment, and permit documents for this City of Bellingham project
to reconstruct the intersection at James Street and East Bakerview
Road to include a roundabout, medians, sidewalks, and stormwater
infrastructure. Our team delineated wetlands and streams, conducted fish and wildlife habitat investigations within
the project corridor, and assisted project engineers in plan refinements to avoid or minimize direct impacts to critical
areas. Challenges involved delineation of impacted wetlands and stream corridors, including inaccessible private
sites into the overall assessment and engineering changes in designs affecting the final wetlands impact analysis.
Tukwila Wetland Mitigation Monitoring for Multiple Site Compliance; Tukwila, WA—
Annamaria is the project manager and field lead for an evaluation of multiple wetland mitigation sites to establish
their performance and to prepare new mitigation plans for each site, oversee construction implementation, and to
conduct performance monitoring at each site after construction has completed. Challenges met at the sites included
difficult terrain adjacent to roadways, unhoused populations on site, and status asses sment of unmaintained site
installations. Annamaria completed full assessments and led design of new mitigation plans to put the mitigation
sites back on a compliance trajectory.
City of Kent, City of Edgewood Third Party On-call Critical Areas and Permit Review; Kent, Edgewood, WA—
Lead permit reviewer for on-call consulting services to provide third-party peer review of wetland and wildlife field
investigations, mitigation and monitoring plans, and associated documentation prepared per requirements of City
of Kent and City of Edgewood environmental regulations. These reviews cover technical and code-related reporting
compliance for accuracy of wetland delineations and ratings, as well as code-specific requirements for buffers, site
mapping, and mitigation of impacts. Annamaria provides professional and well received comments to foster good
communication and follow through by the applicants’ consults.
Years of Experience: 12
Education:
•B.S. Environmental Science & Resource
Management, 2010 University of
Washington
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Society of Wetland Scientists – Professional
Wetland Scientist (PWS #3502)
Certificate in Wetland Science &
Management (UW)
Determining Ordinary High Mark (Coastal
Training Program, WDOE)
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Ioana Park, PE
Noise Lead
Ioana has more than 34 years experience
in environmental and architectural
acoustics. Project types include industrial,
commercial and residential developments,
airports, and surface transportation
facilities. She has prepared noise analysis
reports for environmental documents,
performed noise measurements, prepared
computer modeling and evaluation of noise impacts, and provided
recommendations of noise mitigation measures for compliance with
standards and minimizing environmental impacts. Ioana's experienc e
also includes serving as an expert witness at project hearings. Her
project experience includes measurements, modeling, and
recommendations for acoustical parameters in schools, churches,
condominiums. Ioana was also a member of Acoustical Consultants’
Working Group assisting City of Seattle DPD (now DCI) in revisions to
the Seattle Noise Ordinance.
Sound Transit Noise & Vibration Compliance Review; Seattle, WA—Ioana reviewed the first draft report of
Noise and Vibration Compliance testing submitted by Sound Transit to the City of Tukwila. A report was submitted
to the City confirming whether the measurement and data-processing methodology used by Sound Transit
conformed to the Monitoring and Compliance Testing Plan approved by the city. The report also commented on
proposed sound mitigation measures for locations where measured sound levels did not comply with the criteria,
and listed considerations to be included in Sound Transit’s follow-up monitoring.
Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan EIS Sound Analysis ; Renton, WA—Completed the noise analysis in
support of the DEIS for the proposed Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan. The site area included approximately
275 acres of Boeing property and approximately 15 acres of contiguous, privately -owned property. The site area
was located adjacent to the south shore of Lake Washington, generally between the Renton Municipal Airport
and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. For purposes of environmental review, four redevelopment scenarios
were developed that encompassed a full range of land uses that the site could potentially accommodate in the
future, intended to represent an overall envelope of potential redevelopment for analysis in the EIS. Ioana
evaluated potential noise impacts associated with redevelopment under the four EIS alternatives. The
alternatives were evaluated against a baseline condition based on existing measured sound levels.
Seattle Center Redevelopment EIS Sound Analysis; Snohomish County, WA— Ioana performed the sound
analysis for the Seattle Center Redevelopment EIS, including short-term and long-term sound level measurements
of center events to characterize sound levels at eight off -site analysis locations under existing conditions and
environmental sound modeling of the proposed alternatives. Sound levels from vehicle traffic were calculated from
the transportation analysis using the FHWA traffic noise model. The analysis concluded that noise mitigation would
be required under all alternatives, including mitigation of sound amplification systems as well as architectural design
of outdoor performance venues to mitigate noise impacts to off-site locations.
Years of Experience: 34
Education:
•M.A., Acoustics, 1992, University of
Washington
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Acoustical Society of America
Institute of Noise Control Engineers
Licensed PE (Oregon), Acoustical
Engineering
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Margaret Berger
Cultural Resources Lead
Margaret has 18 years of professional
experience as an archaeologist in
Washington State. Margaret has completed
over 350 CRM overviews, surveys, and
testing projects for private, and public local,
state, and federal agencies. Margaret has
provided CRM consulting services for
numerous municipalities, environmental and
engineering firms, and agencies throughout
western Washington including in Renton. Margaret has successfully
completed numerous assessments for EIS projects in Washington
State. She regularly works with public agencies and private firms, local
Tribal communities, and DAHP to execute projects on time, within scope
and budget, and in adherence to professional standards.
Rainier Avenue South Transit Improvement Project; City of
Renton; Renton, WA—Margaret conducted a preliminary cultural
resources assessment to support compliance with Section 106 of the
NHPA for City of Renton road improvements that were receiving funding
from the Federal Highway Administration. Through background
research, Margaret found that the project’s paleoenvironmental context
and proximity to recorded archaeological sites suggested that
potentially significant archaeological resources could be encountered by the project. Margaret presented project
specific recommendations, including subsurface testing prior to construction, to ensure that archaeological deposits
would not be impacted by project activities.
Renton Housing Authority 2016 Capital Facility Program; Renton Housing Authority; Renton, WA—Margaret
conducted background research to identify any recorded archaeological or historic sites within the project and to
assess potential effects to historic properties under Section 106 of the NHPA for this U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development-funded project. The project was considered to have a very low potential to affect
archaeological sites. One property over 45 years in age was identified and documented on a historic property
inventory form. The property was not recommended not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and
DAHP concurred with this recommendation. No further cultural resources work was recommended or required.
Talaris Draft EIS; 4000 Property, LLC; Seattle, WA—Under Margaret’s direction, CRC completed a cultural
resources assessment for the Draft EIS of proposed redevelopment of the Talaris property in the Laurelhurst
neighborhood of Seattle. The project sought to retain and reuse Seattle Landmarks on the property as feasible, and
construct a new subdivision. CRC conducted analysis of existing information pertaining to recorded cultural
resources and the potential for as-yet unrecorded cultural resources in the s tudy area, such as archaeological site
and survey records, geological maps, ethnographic reports, and historical maps. CRC also conducted an
archaeological survey of the property including subsurface investigations. Measures were recommended to avoid,
minimize, and mitigate significant impacts to cultural resources from the proposed alternatives.
Years of Experience: 18
Education:
•M.A., Anthropology (Archaeology), 2004;
University of Washington
•B.A., Anthropology and Archaeological
Studies, 2002;
Oberlin College
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Register of Professional Archaeologists,
2016-present
University of Washington Archaeological
Heritage Program Advisory Board, 2021-
2023
Association for Washington Archaeology
Government Affairs Rep., 2023-present
City of Renton Longacres Master Plan EIS
Resumes
Sonja Molchany
Fieldwork Studio LLC
Historic Resources Lead
Sonja is a preservation planner and
architectural historian with 20 years in
practice of the historic resources aspect of
environmental review. She has a strong
working knowledge of the regulatory
framework involved with historic
preservation planning, as well as local preservation policies and
processes. Sonja carries out historical & architectural research,
fieldwork, and evaluation for regulatory review (SEPA, NEPA, Sec 106);
preparation of State HPI forms in WISAARD; and communication &
coordination with agency staff at all levels—in order to support clients in
meeting their compliance obligations. She is a collaborative and
responsive team member, with many repeat clients. In addition to
Historic Resources technical analysis for EISs, past work includes
Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit consultation, local and national
landmark nominations, as well as context statements and preservation
plans. She is familiar with resource types ranging from industrial and
commercial buildings to farm sites, dwellings, multi -family housing, public buildings, and landscapes. Sonja
established Fieldwork Studio in early 2018 and serves both public and private clients.
Seattle Airport Master Plan – Near-Term Projects, Environmental Permitting, Review & Compliance; Port of
Seattle; SeaTac, WA—Preservation Planner/Historic Resources Support for Environmental Review. Fieldwork
Studio serves as a team member to provide historic resources support on this on-call contract for the Port of Seattle,
as a subconsultant to Anchor QEA. Work has included Section 106 survey and inventor y of historic resources to
support Near-Term Projects, both on-Airport and in nearby areas—recommendation of an appropriate study area,
fieldwork, preparation of historic resources survey report , evaluation of resources, and provision of HPI forms in
DAHP’s WISAARD database.
Swedish Cherry Hill, 18th Ave Development Historical Analysis ; Sabey; Seattle, WA—Fieldwork Studio
developed a Historic Resources technical memo to support an EIS Addendum related to construction of a new
medical office building as part of a proposed hospital expansion project, where a portion of the existing hospital is
a designated landmark. This involved analysis of the project description as to whether it was consistent with a
previously issued EIS for Swedish Hospital’s Major Institution Master Plan, assessment of whether there were any
new impacts to historic resources, and recommended mitigation as necessary. In addition, Fieldwork Studio
prepared an Appendix A report on each of three properties proposed for demolition, in compliance with City of
Seattle’s SEPA review. This project was completed as a subconsultant to AECOM, for owner Sabey Corporation.
Cove East Sec 106 Survey & Inventory; KCHA; Federal Way, WA—For owner King County Housing Authority,
Fieldwork Studio undertook a reconnaissance survey of their 12-acre Cove East property in Federal Way. The
resulting survey report on the low-rise, multi-family residential complex included a context statement and discussion
of a potential historic district. The project was part of a Section 106 review, which also required DAHP HPI forms
with National Register eligibility evaluation.
Years of Experience: 20
Education:
•M.A., Historic Preservation Planning, 2004
Cornell University
•B.A., Art History, 1999
Carleton College
Professional Affiliations / Appointments /
Certifications
Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards in Architectural
History
Pioneer Square Preservation Board, Member
2006-2007
Appendix A
Draft – for Internal Review
Longacres Master Plan Project EIS
PEER REVIEW COMMENT AND STATUS OF RESPONSE FORM
Deliverable: Peer Review of _______ Reports Reviewed: (dates)
Peer Review Team Member: (Team Member Name) Comment Response Provided: (date)
Comments Due: (EA to provide date) Comment Response Accepted: (date)
Item
#
Reviewer Report Reviewed Page Line(s) Review Comment Level of
Comment1
Status of
Response
Explanation
1Comment Level Codes: 1 = Critical Issue - Address; 2 = Factual Issue – Check; 3 = Editorial – Consider.