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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRS_SEPA_240305_v1SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA 1 Environmental Checklist Purpose of checklist Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply” only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for lead agencies Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non- projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. 1 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) A. Background Find help answering background questions2 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rainier Dog Resort and SPA 2. Name of applicant: OWEN KEEPER 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 140 Lakeside Ave, Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98122 / Phone: 206-325-2553 ext: 115 4. Date checklist prepared: 01/25/2024 5. Agency requesting checklist: City Of Renton Permitting 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Start work in March 2024 and finish in April 2024. All the work is to be done only during the regular working hours 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No future additions or other activities beside what is included in this proposal. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. The property in subject had been surveyed and the survey is attached with the current application. In addition to that a Hydrogeologic Study has been done and it was attached to the submittal. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No application are pending or proposed that will affect the subject property. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Site Plan Review, Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Building Permit. 2 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-A-Background SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) This project involves interior Tenant Improvement within the existing building located at 900 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.The building is situated on a 0.88 acres/38,180 S.F. corner lot adjacent to 3 streets as indicated on Vicinity Map and Site Plan. The zoning of the existing lot is CD. The Existing Building is a one-Story Structure with a Mezzanine, totaling 7,290 square feet in gross area. Previously, it was utilized as a GYM/Fitness Center, and the proposed new tenant/business will be a Pet Day Care facility, which aligns with the AD (Administrative Conditional Use) zoning requirements. Under this Tenant Improvement project, all work will be confined to the interior of the building. It will encompass the demolition of some interior walls, the construction of new interior walls for room separation, and certain cosmetic enhancements such as wall and floor finishes. Our plan includes reconfiguring the existing two restrooms to ensure ADA compliance and improved accessibility. Additional work that was requested by the city during the Pre-Application includes the following: Removing the Existing nonconforming Chain Link Fence and Replacing it with New Vinyl Fence as shown on A/A1.0 and Detailed on 9/A1.1. New Landscape will be Placed for the first 15 feet from the property line along S Grady Way and Williams Ave S as shown on Architectural A/A1.0 and Landscape Plans. A dedicated Trash Enclosure Area is proposed and shown on A/A1.0 No structural modifications are proposed under this permit, and there will be no alterations to the exterior walls of the building. Furthermore, no additional square footage will be added to the building, and there will be no changes to the building's envelope. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project address is 900 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Parcel Number : 172305-9021 This is a corner lot having Streets on 3 Sides of the Lot and Residential lots on the last side of the lot. Williams Ave S is on the West of the Property, S Grady Way is on the South of the Property and Wells Ave S is on the East of the Property. Two Residential lots adjacent to the North of the Property. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 8% in one location. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them, and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The site is underlain predominately by younger alluvial deposits consisting of relatively permeable sand, silt and gravel with occasional peat beds. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No history or indications of unstable soils are known in the immediate vicinity. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No grading, filling or excavation is proposed per this permit. The work on site plan is limited to replacing the fence and updating the landscape as required by the City of Renton. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No erosion should occur during the remodel as most of the work is inside the building and not on the site. 3 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-earth SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? No change in impervious surface is proposed per this permit. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. Since the scope of work is limited primarily to the interior of the existing building, with little impact on the site, there is no need of any measures to reduce or control erosion as there should not be any. 2. Air Find help answering air questions4 a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Since the scope of work is mostly limited to the interior of the building , the only emissions to the air during construction would result from light Tenant Improvement Remodel that involve painting, stud and drywall cutting and any like activities in very small amounts as can be seen on the Architectural Plans. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no known off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect our proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: To reduce or control any emissions or other impacts to the air, the General Contractor and all the Subcontractors will keep the jobsite clean and comply with all the safety measures of each trade. 3. Water Find help answering water questions5 a. Surface: Find help answering surface water questions 6 4 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-Air 5 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water 6 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Surface-water SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no known surface water body on or in the near vicinity of the site. 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. There are no known surface water body on or in the near vicinity of the site. 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. On the subject site, there are no known surface water or wetlands and no work is needed to be done. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The proposal will not require any surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. To the best of our knowledge the site does not lie within a 100 year floodplain. 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. To the best of our knowledge the proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground: Find help answering ground water questions7 1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. To the best of our knowledge, no water will be withdrawn from a well and no water will be discharged to the groundwater. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number 7 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Groundwater SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. The proposed use of this Building is Pet-Care and it does not have any chemical or different waste material than any regular household. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): 1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. All the stormwater system is existing, and it is to remain that way. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. To the best of our knowledge, no waste material should enter ground or surface waters. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposal does not alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: To keep the surrounding clean and maintain it regularly. 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ☒ shrubs ☒ grass ☐ pasture ☐ crop or grain ☐ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops. ☐ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ☒ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some shrubs will be removed and new plants will be added along the road for screening. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. To the best of our knowledge, there are no threatened and endangered species known to ne on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. The landscaping along the street will be updated as specified on the Landscape Plan. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. To the best of our knowledge, there are no noxious weed and invasive species on or near the site. 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions8 a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. To the best of our knowledge, there are no threatened and endangered species known on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. To the best of our knowledge, the site is not a part of a migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. The site is to be kept clean and new vegetation will be added. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. To the best of our knowledge, there are no invasive animal species on or near the site. 8 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-5-Animals SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) 6. Energy and natural resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions9 a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. To the best of our knowledge, the property will be using electricity for heating, cooling and technical needs. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Since this is an existing building that is not being altered from outside in any way, No affect will come to the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. To reduce and control the energy impact the pan proposed the following measures: the interior lights will be upgraded to LED lights, the heating system will be updated to a more efficient unit. 7. Environmental health Health Find help with answering environmental health questions10 a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. To the best of our knowledge, there are no environmental health hazards that could occur because of this proposal. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. To the best of our knowledge, there are no possible contamination at the site from past of present uses.; 2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. To the best of our knowledge, there are no existing hazardous chemical / conditions that might affect the project development and design. 9 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-6-Energy-natural-resou 10 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-7-Environmental-health SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) 3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. Besides regular use of paint, flooring reinstallation products and any products used during a light interior cosmetic remodel, no other hazardous chemicals will be stored or used during the tenant improvement project. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services should be required. But in case of an emergency the 911 services will be contacted immediately. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. Due to the nature of this light tenant improvement project and cleanup of the job site at the end of the work day, will ensure that no environmental health hazards are expected to happen. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? No existing noise in the area will affect the proposed project. 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? Due to the light nature of this tenant improvement project, the noise created will be short – term and will consist mostly of drilling and operating small construction equipment. The hours of operations are 8AM-5PM Monday to Friday. Once the business operation begins, additional noise from the operations will be the noise created by the animals (dogs). However, this will be well taken care of by the professional team of Rainier Dog Resort and Spa. The Dogs will always be under supervision and in case of any extensive noise the team will make sure to stop it right away and proceed with the best scenario for each situation. Excessive or extensive noise would be a dog(s) that are barking incessantly due to stress or over stimulation. These types of dogs would be disqualified from services as we are not going to be serving dogs with challenging behavior issues. Typically, in group play there is very little barking or noise. Outdoor supervised playtime will only be weather permitting, and only between hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm. Numbers of dogs will not exceed health department guidelines (no more than 15 per handler). We can’t know how many dogs will be in the yards as we don’t know what demand will be. There will also be rotation where the same dogs will not be outside for extended periods of time, but the outdoor SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) spaces will also be used regularly for potty breaks for the dogs and as previously mentioned under the Team Members Supervision at all times. The professionalism of this Team was already proved and shown through a 5-star reputation on Google during their time in business so far. The intention is to continue help our community and provide the best service possible for the Pets, their owners and the Renton Community. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Any noise that will occur in the interior of the building will be controlled and reduced by keeping the doors and windows closed. The other measures that will be taken are specified in the previous paragraph 7.B.2. 8. Land and shoreline use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions 11 a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The current land use of the subject property is CMU and is to remain unchanged. Since there is no change to the land use of the property it will not affect the land use on nearby or adjacent properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? The project site has not been used as working farmlands or working forest lands. 1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how? Ther are no working farm or forest lands nearby for the proposal to affect or be affected in any way. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site has one existing building. The same building that will undergo the tenant improvement project. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No structures are to be demolished under this poroposal. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? 11 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-8-Land-shoreline-use SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) The current zoning classification of the site is Center Downtown (CD). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The current site is not located in a shoreline area, thus, shoreline master program designation is not applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No part of the site has been classified as a critical area by the city or county. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? After the completion of the project a number of 8-10 people are expected to work on the premises. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The completed project will not displace any number of people. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. The current building is empty. There are no need of measures to avoid displacement. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. Due to a Pet Daycare Use of the building the project will co through an Administrative Conditional Use that will have a Public Haring to ensure the Project meets all the necessary requirements. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: There is no impact to agricultural or forest land due to the proposed project. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions12 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. This is a TI project, so no units will be provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. This is a TI project, so no units will be eliminated. 12 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-9-Housing SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: This is a TI project, so this is not applicable.. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions13 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The Building is existing and no new structures are proposed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The building will be repainted where needed to be refreshed as to keep the aesthetics of the building nice and clean. 11. Light and glare Find help answering light and glare questions14 a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? All the lighting is existing. We will upgrade some lights to LED as necessary to ensure the Efficiency and Light exposure. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No light should affect our proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: We will replace some lights with LED to reduce the glare if it will be needed. 13 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-10-Aesthetics 14 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-11-Light-glare SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? To the best of my knowledge in the immediate vicinity there are no recreational opportunities. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed project will not displace any recreational uses. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control impact on recreation and no recreation opportunities are to be provided by the project. 13. Historic and cultural preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions15 a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. To the best of our knowledge, there are no buildings listed or eligible for listing in preservation registers. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. To the best of our knowledge, there are no evidence of Indian or historic use. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. This is a TI project and the above questions is not applicable. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. Since there is no proposed demolition or alteration to the exterior of the existing building, there is no need for additional permits. 15 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-13-Historic-cultural-p SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions 16 a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. This is an existing site that has access to 2 streets as mentioned earlier in this letter. No new or updated access to the street is proposed. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? To the best of my knowledge, the public transportation is in the close proximity of the site. c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The proposal does not require any new or improved roads, streets, pedestrian….. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The proposed project is not in the immediate vicinity of water, rail or air transportation. e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? This is a light Tenant Improvement project and it will not require more trips then any regular business circulation . There will be vehicular trips in the morning, lunch and evening after work. f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No, the proposal will not interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on streets. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The project will be closely managed to avoid any unnecessary trips to ensure the project is done in timely manner. 15. Public services Find help answering public service questions17 16 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-14-Transportation 17 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-15-public-services SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No, the project will not result in an increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No increase in need of public services is proposed per this project. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions 18 a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. The building is existing and no change to the utilities are proposed per this project. C. Signature Find help about who should sign 19 The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. X Type name of signee: OWEN KEEPER Position and agency/organization: LANCE MUELLER AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS Date submitted: 02.08.2023 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet 20 Do not use this section for project actions. 18 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-16-utilities 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature 20 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-d-non-project-actions SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 17 (WAC 197-11-960) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? NO INCREASE PER THIS PROJECT. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: No increase proposed. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The project should not affect any of the listings above. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None needed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Not applicable as this is a TI. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None needed. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Not applicable. • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None needed. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposal should not affect the land and shoreline use. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None needed. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No increase. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 18 (WAC 197-11-960) • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. To the best of my knowledge the proposal does not conflict with any local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.