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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSWP272000(25) PROJECT NARRATIVE Project name: Mosquito Abatement Program 2005-2009 Size and location of the project: The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east of the approximately 65-acre Panther Creek Wetlands complex. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington. Project background: The City of Renton initiated the Mosquito Abatement Program in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetlands. The program was initially administered by the Parks Department, in the mid-1970's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetlands. The Panther Creek Wetlands is a 65-acre complex located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167, west of Talbot Road, north of SW 43rd Street, and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However, increasing environmental information available in the mid-1980's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizens' demand for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control, the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a five-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies, and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetlands each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by inhibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called Scourge® for the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted May through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990, the program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility, which has since managed the program. In 1994, the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment (spraying) program during June 1994 - August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourge® and Permanone® 31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 t Project Narrative Page 2 (File No. LUA-94-066, ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993, using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta. Mosquito populations, although different from year-to-year, are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility applied for and was granted a 5-year SEPA determination of non-significance-mitigated. The program, similar to the 1994 program, was conducted from April 1995 to September 1999. The Surface Water Utility again applied for a 5-year SEPA determination to continue the program through to 2004. Permanone0 31-66 was replaced with BIOMISTO (Same chemical formulation but different trade name) and the use of Scourge@ was discontinued. This was because PermanoneO 31-66 was found to be much more effective then Scourge@ in controlling mosquito populations and can be applied at a much lower concentration minimizing environmental impacts. Also, for the program years 2003 and 2004, a new product trade named Kontrol 4-40 was used in conjunction with BIOMISTO. Both products have the same ingredients are applied at the same concentrations. With the expiration of the 2000 to 2004 SEPA determination, the Surface Water Utility is applying for another 5-year SEPA (April 2005 — September 2009). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands will be very similar to the program conducted in 2000-2004 (File No. LUA-00-025, ECF). It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack- mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week generally during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. Information on the characteristics of BIOMISTO and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. Both BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are insecticides that contain a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. These insecticides are formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and are to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 degrade in soil and breaks down more slowly (24-48 hours) when compared to ScourgeO (breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are the preferred insecticide because of their greater effectiveness. However, they are not to be applied within 100 feet of water. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQtp f Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 3 Permethrin is not on the list of pesticides with active ingredients named in the lawsuit filed against EPA by the Washington Toxics Coalition. The court ruling required that buffer zones be imposed on the specific pesticide that may be applied near water because of the potential impacts to salmon. The complete list can be found in Exhibit B. Current use of the project site and adjacent properties: The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single-family residential border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetlands borders the project treatment area to the west. Vacant, forested land borders the project area on the south and 1-405 borders the site on the north. Proposed schedule and timing: The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands is typically from May through August each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment, the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications periodically. Mitigation: • In order to ensure the public health and safety, the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. • The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQtp i Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 4 hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment wash-down water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground water. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, King County Department of Health, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Because only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 of the Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site, the quantity of insecticide that may spill is anticipated to pose little impact. • The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQtp Q - ° x Precautionary Statements U.L.V. Nonthermal Aerosol (Cotd Fog) Application: To control Mosquitoes, HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS' Midges and Blackflies,apply BIONIST• 4.12 ULV using any standard U.L.V.ground applicator capable of producing a nonthermal aerosol spray with droplets ranging in DOMESTIC ANIMALS Permethrin(3-Pnenoxyphenyl)methyl(Ucis, size from 5to30 microns and amass median diameter(MMO)of101o20microns Apply CAUTION trans-3-(2.2-dichloretheny!)-2,2•dimethyl the product undiluted at flaw rate of 4.5to 18,00 fluid ounces per minute at an average cyclopropanecarboxylate............... ... 4.OD°nwlw vehicle speed of 10 mph,It a different vehicle speed is used,adjust rate accordingly rh;inlul It swallowed of absorbed through skin Avoid contact with Skin,eyes o•clothing May 12 00% (see previous chart) These rates are equivalent to.0017 to.007 pounds of Permetn•tn cause contact ensiloalion following repeated contact with Skin in susceptible individuals.Wash Technical Piperonyl Butoxide ...... .. INERT INGREDIENTS.......... 84,00 o and.005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre.Vary flow rate according to ha0uyltly Hoer Handling Avoid breathing of mist.Do not contaminate footl or teed products ------ 100.00°i�wlw vegetation density and mosquito population.Use higher flow rate in heavy vegetation STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates or when populations are high An accurate flow meter must be used to ensure the itSw.ujowen Cailapnysluanor Poison Control Centel iminedlalely Gastric lavageis Contains 0.3 pounds ofPermelhrin and 0.9pounds proper flowratc,For proper application,mount the log applicator so that thenozzleis ocicatca it material was taken internally DO NOT INDUCE'VOMITING Vomiting may of Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon at least 4 b feet aboveground lev, d directed out the back of the vehicle Failure to ,t,prminn prrumonta ollow the above dire y It in reduced effectiveness Aerial applications n j,nnlr,t Rl movevtctlmtolresh an Apply atUltctal respuallonllindicated should be done by riot equipmentcapableolproducingdropletswith CAUTION an tint � to le -%L th n More than 2.5%exceeeing 100microns.Flow rale II Chi Skin Remove ronlammaled clothing and wash affected areas with soap and and wit in asStAchi4vp;3,0 fluid ounces ofBIOMIST• 4.12 ULV KEEP OUT OF REACH ;•i,pera pn adewhgnlNlRd(slesslhanlOMPN OonotaDPlydirecllyto il',t Fye, Fllltin eyes ,,-in olemv nt water Gel medical attention it irritation persists. r OF CHILDREN,.�, �'FL ID nolybyaircraft ext.eplinemergencysiluauols and with lnr ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS +,w r a +c s�+ifp sov lorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Do not appy direct- SEE SIDE PAN L FOR ADDITION ly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the Pff CAUTIONARY:STATEMENT .* STORAGE & DISPOSAL mean high water mark.De not apply when weather condltions favor drift from treated areas.Dnft and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in rx, s Do not contaminate water,food or teed by Storage or disposal. neighboring areas. Do not allow spray treatment to drift on pastureland,cfoplan f ,* �' PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES:Store upright at room poultry ranges or water supplies.Do not contaminate water when disposk�olequi +1 , ` temperature.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.In case of spill or leakage ment washwalers k ."'. t�+�tt,�,4,�� '� soak up with an absorbent material such as sand.sawdust.earth.totter s tarts. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAgAADS '°i, � !;u "i"a; VANUFACTUREDBY etc.Dispose ol with chemical waste. Do not list,or store near real or open flame.Flashpbint minirpt)m p1 17D F ti m' ^ PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be R" ',� KF wa'Yr>v disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. DIRECTIONS FOR-JSF ,;, ' ''�, '; "' CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINER DISPOSAL:Triplerinse(or equivalent)then o'ferior recycling or 11 Is a violation of Federal Law to use this prtiditlt)rt s4rlennerli►8on'slstent reconditioning.PRODUCTS, INC. with Its'labeling. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by other A 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE approved state and local procedures. CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE, ILLINOIS 60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container.Wrap for MOSQUITO CONTROL containers In several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—Triple Permelhnn/PBO Application Rates FI,cut.Blomlet•4.12 rinse or equivalent,Then otter for recycling or reconditioning.or puncture and poundsracre Ft.oa./Mtn. per acre E.P.A. EST.No.83291LOI dispose of in a sanitary landfill.or by other procedures approved by slate and local SMPH /OMPH iSMPH E.P.A. Rer3. No.8329-34 authorities.Plastic Containers—Trip I a rinse or equiva le tol.Then offer for recycling 0007,0021 9.0 18.0 270 30 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by 0 0035r0 0105 4 5 9.0 13.5 1 5 NET CONTENTS incineration,or if allowed by state and local authorities.by burning.If burned.slay 0 00 175 10 00525 2.25 4.5 675 075 out of smoke.Then dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved state and Do not apply this product within 100 feet (30 melers) of takes and streams local procedures. RIDMIST 4,12 ULV Is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.L,V I LOT NO. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC 1-800-05.5063 no ltnel Inm aerosol lcolo tog)to control adult mosquitoes in residential and recrea• NOTICE Seller makes no warranty,expressed or implied concern• wnm,vr,i�wttele lhese lnsecisare a problem.For best results treat when mosquitoes NO the use of.this product other than indicated on the label.Buyer • ,ttr Itlnst ALOV0 alto WUMCI conditions are conducive to keeping the log close 10 the ingassumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material when use • q,�tul,rl c q rool temperatures and wind speed not greater than 1D mpn.Application and assumes is use an to label instructions. •• , • • rf tr Mir mr coot hours of the night or early morning is usually prelerable. Repeat 9 Y •- • t r,crnrnt Is ueelleli Cnn,utl the previous chart lot application rates. •' • it .r w EXHIBIT B PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)1 Buffers required -"may affect"determination or no No buffers-'no effect*or'may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect"determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et M.,v.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Active Ingredient Information Chinook Chum ChinookChinook (Spring) Chum (Spring- Steelhead Steelhead Chinook Steelhead (Summer- Sockeye Chinook (rail-nrn) Summer- Stealhead run)un) run) 0 F 4 J F a Ur Qio In line,Telone, n- 1,3-dichloro ro ne Cal,TH-Form Amine 4 2,4-DZ Curtail ace hate Orthene alachlor Lasso atrazine Aatrex,Atrazine azinphos-methyl Guthion bensulide Pretar bentazon Basagran bromoxynil Buctril ca tan Captan carbaryl Sevin carbofuran Furadan chlorothalonil Bravo,Daconil chlorpynfos Dursban,Lorsban couma hos Co-Ral,Prozap diazinon several dicamba Banvel dichlobenil Casoron diflubenzuron Dimilin dimethoate Digon,Dimate disuffoton DiSyston diuron(crop)' Direx,Karmex diuron(non-crop)4 Direx,Karmex ethoprop Mocap fenami hos Nemacur fenbutatin-oxide Vendex i rodione Rovral lindane Lindane 66m6m i An Evolutionarily Significant Unit or"ESU'is a distinctive group of Pacific salmon or steelhead. 2 'No effect"determination based on crop use of 2,4-D. When used to control aquatic weeds,2,4-13'may effect' all ESUs. a Only high application rate crops with use during the winter or late winter seasons(peaches,filberts and walnuts)exceed levels of concern. Diuron use on other crops will have no effect on listed salmon and steelhead. 4 There is believed to be a large amount of diuron use on rights-of-way and other non-crop sites in Washington. The"may effect*determination is based on the high label application rates,the potential direct and indirect effects of diuron at high rates,and the uncertainty of exposure. 12/23/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 1 EXHIBIT B r PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)' Buffers required -"may affect*determination or no No buffers-"no effect"or"may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect'determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al.,v.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at ePa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Chinook Chum Chinook Active Ingredient Information Chinook s rin Chum (Spring- Steelhead Steelhead Chinook SteelMad (Summer- Sockeye Chinook ( p Sr SIeelMad (Fall-run) Summer- Nn) run) nln) 0 0 9 u F j linuron Linex,Lorox malathion a several malathion(non-crop)' several methamidophos Monitor methidathion Supracide methomyl Lannate enncap , methyl parathiDn Declare metolachlor Dual,Bicep metribuzin Axion,Sencor Hydram,Molinate, molinate Ordram naled Dibrom vita, re id, norflurazon Soficam,Zonal oryzalin Surflan oxyfluorfen Goal Cyclone, ara uat dichloride Gramoxone bulate Tillam ndimethalin Prowl horate Thimet osmet Imidan apa promehr Prometryne propargite Omite,Comite simazine Plincep,Simazine tebuthiuron Spike terbacl Sinbar thiobencarb Saturn,Bolero thiodicarb Larvin Garlon 4, triclopyr BEE Crossbow Garton ,triclopyr TEA Redeem trifluralin Treflan,Trilin s Home owner uses make up a large portion of the non-crop malathion use. However,few states track home owner use data and many labels do not specify numeric application rates and/or intervals. The'may effect'determination for non-crop use is based on concern from home owner use. 12/23/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 2 Neighborhood Detail Map/Site Plan SW 16th S S 1 t NIZ d ES : S 1 i 167 S 19th . ` SW 21 st St Q S 21 st o P)\RVECT LI ITS SW 23rd t St I!— Y M Y -p - c o r 5 w { SW 27th St it 1 I SW 2 th S 31 SW Oth St Q _ a 16 J a SW 4th St T v 0 N G � S �Qcom SW 39th St w 8th ► fo`I SW 41st S 0 F-11-7T:l I - Note:TREATMENT WILL NOT BE APPLIED WITHIN 100' OF WATER. TREATMENTS WILL NOT O 1000 2000 BE PERFORMED NEAR HOMES.TREATMENT WILL ONLY BE DONE ON THE UPLAND AREA BETWEEN THE WETLAND EASTERN EDGE AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS.PROPERTY bmmnd OWNER APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO TREATMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. 1 : 12000 Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL WAIVED MO IPI C?. 11 COMMENTS: RiG4WRElMEIVTS:. BY: BY: Calculations, Colored Maps for Display a Construction Mitigation Description 2 AND a ..:>::. ..-. .....: ..;:::..::::.::;:;:.> :. Dens U c�rksh t ::> >:>::...... ..:::.......:.::::::>:: .�...:...... :::;::...:. : Drainage Control Plan 2 * .;::.::::::::..:: . ..:: .:::>>::>. ....::;::: Drai a Re z ->::>:>::»:::>::::>>: >;:: ,.:::.. . Elevations,Architectural 3 AND a ...:.:.... ... .. Environmental Checklist`'a .::::::>:> ; >::;:.;::::::::::::::::::>::.....:>::»::::..:....::........ 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Delineation ............................ ........ .............. ..................... ��Reb ........... . .................... ............... ............... 4: ..... ....... k1ireless: Applicant Agreement Statement 2 AND 3 Inventory of Existing Sites 2 AND 3 Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3 Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3 Map of View Area 2 AND 3 PhotosimulationS 2 AND 3 'his requirement may be waived by: Property Services Section PROJECT NAME: 1110j4(,U� Public Works Plan Review Section Building Section DATE: Development Planning Section 0-.\WEB\PMDEVSERV\Forms\Planning\waiver.xis EDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION CHECKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer,"and "affected geographic area," respectively. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\S EPA\envch lst.doc02/14/05 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Mosquito Abatement Program 2005-2009 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Allen Quynn,Project Manager City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way,5th Floor Renton,WA 98055 425-430-7247 4. Date checklist prepared: February 14,2005 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton,Planning/Building/Public Works Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Begin Construction Annually April-September,2004 through End Construction 2009 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. * City of Renton, 1989,Environmental Checklist ECF-002-89 for the 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program. * City of Renton,Office of the Hearing Examiner, 1989 Report and Decision File No. AAD-035-89, Mosquito Abatement Appeal - Panther Creek Wetlands. May 31. * Shapiro and Associates, 1989, Panther Creek Wetland Reptile and Amphibian Survey, August,Seattle,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Beak Consultants,Inc., 1990,Final Report of Wildlife Surveys Conducted at the Panther Creek Wetland Complex, Kirkland, WA. Prepared for the City of Renton, Renton, Washington. * Beak Consultants, Inc., 1991, City of Renton Mosquito Abatement Program Wildlife Survey,July. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 2 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp * Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc., 1992, Mosquito Abatement Program, 1992 Wildlife Survey, Bellevue,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Washington. * Shapiro and Associates, 1993, Mosquito Abatement Program, 1993 Survey and Final Report,July, Seattle,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Whitworth, Terry, 1991, City of Renton Panther Creek Wetlands Mosquito Abatement Program, Mosquito Control Alternatives Report, Tacoma, WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., Project label for Biomist® Insecticide. Roselle, IL. * Whitworth,Terry, 1991, Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1991,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton, Renton,Washington. * Whitworth,Terry, 1992,Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1992,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Whitworth,Terry, 1993, Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1993,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for the City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * City of Renton, 1994, Environmental Checklist LUA-094-66, ECF for the 1994 Mosquito Abatement Program. * City of Renton, 1995, Environmental Checklist LUA-095-038, ECF for the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program. * City of Renton, 2000, Environmental Checklist LUA-00-025, ECF for the 2000-2004 Mosquito Abatement Program. 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 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. None are needed for spraying in upland areas away from water or wetland areas when conducted by a licensed applicator in accordance the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. The project proposal is to provide mosquito abatement in a 60-acre area of Talbot Hill adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands located east of SR-167. The proposed program will be very similar to the program conducted in 2000- 2004. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted portable blower. The program will also consist of maximum spraying frequencies of twice per week typically during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 3 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp approved application requirements. As discussed in Section B.S.a of the Environmental Checklist, no water treatment or wildlife census is proposed to be conducted, as it was performed in the 1995-1999 program. 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 area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to I-405 on the north, within the City limits of Renton, Washington. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19, the east one-half (1/2) of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East,W.M.,King County,Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other The project area, located to the east of and upland of the Panther Creek Wetlands, is generally moderate to steeply sloping with a few areas of a gentler slope. b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope?)? Some portions of the hillside east of the Panther Creek Wetlands are at 100%,with a few short, nearly vertical slopes. 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 prime farmland. The U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey for the King County Area of Washington designates the soil in the project area as being comprised of the Beausite(Be),Alderwood (Ag),Indianola(In),and Seattle,(Sk) series. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The City of Renton has mapped the hillside immediately adjacent to the Green River Valley and the Panther Creek Wetlands as a landslide and erosion hazard. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 4 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No mitigation measures are proposed because the proposed insecticide binds to the soil and rapidly breaks down (24-48 hours), reducing the potential for impact to the soil or leaching into downstream water bodies or wetlands. See also Section B.3. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. The insecticide would be applied to brush and other vegetation in a low concentration mist using a gasoline-powered, backpack mounted, portable sprayer. Quantity or application rate is between approximately 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds per acre. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: To prevent excess drift application may only be made if wind speeds are 10 miles per hour or less. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 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. Yes. The project is adjacent to and east of the Panther Creek Wetlands on the westside of SR-167. The Panther Creek Wetlands, which receives storm drainage flows from the plateau area and the Panther Creek east of the Green River Valley, drains to the west through a 72" culvert crossing under SR-167 into a conveyance channel along SW 23rd Street. The channel empties into Springbrook Creek where the flow continues north to join the Black River in the Black River Pump Station forebay,which is then pumped into the Green River. The Duwamish River,formed H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 5 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\NQtp by the confluence of the Black and Green Rivers, flows northerly into Elliott Bay of Puget Sound. 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. Yes. Portions of the project are within 200 feet of the Panther Creek Wetlands. No work will occur in the wetlands. Work will occur adjacent to the wetlands in the upland areas on the hillside east of the wetlands. 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. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes. The Panther Creek Wetlands, adjacent to the project area, is within the 100- year floodplain according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map 530033C0979F, dated September 29, 1989. The FEMA Flood Insurance Study September 29, 1989, regulatory base flood (100-year) water surface elevation in the wetlands is 16.0 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. 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. No. Spraying of BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40 is not permitted to, or within 100-feet of, water or wetlands. However, insecticide spray may drift in the air out of the treatment area. See Section B.3.d for proposed measures to mitigate the potential for drift of the treatment spray. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 6 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp 1 No waste material will be discharged into the ground as part of this proposal, but will be disposed of as noted in Section B.3.d. Also, see Section B.3.d for proposed measures to mitigate the potential for discharges into the ground from accidental spills. C. Water Runoff(including storm water): 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. Surface water runoff enters the Panther Creek Wetlands from the Rolling Hills Creek to the north, from Panther Creek to the south,and from local drainage flows from the east. Groundwater seepage daylights from the hillside and flows into the Panther Creek Wetlands. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash-down water may potentially enter the ground or surface waters. Insecticide spray may also drift into the surface water from the air. See Section B.3.d for proposed mitigation measures. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment may not be conducted. Equipment wash-down water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 7 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp e X grass pasture crop or grain X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other X water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None, except for clearing of any fallen trees or brush debris that may obstruct the trail from which treatment was performed in previous years. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: aw eron eagle, songbirds other: Ducks, Canadian Geese Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, the . Grey Squirrel, raccoon Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, oth : Stickel backs Five wildlife census studies were conducted annually from 1989 to 1993 in the Panther Creek Wetlands to characterize the type and abundance of species in the complex and to determine what, if any, impact the 1989-1993 treatment program had on the existing fauna. The surveys were added as a condition of implementing the 1980-1993 program in the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny an appeal of the 1989-1993 program's environmental determination. The surveys found that the Panther Creek Wetlands continues to be a generally stable wildlife community, with some reduction in the number of amphibian and aquatic species captured. However, factors other than reduction of the available insect populations resulting from the treatment program were also noted as probably causes for the fewer number of captures, such as drought and sampling/behavioral considerations. As with the previous 1995-1999 program, water treatment is not included in the proposed program primarily because of the treatment's high cost and questionable effectiveness. Applying chemicals to water is also contrary to City Policy to improve and protect the quality of the City's surface water and wetlands. Further study to definitively determine the probable cause of decline in captures of these species is not warranted because the scope of this program is limited to upland spraying. It is the water treatment, rather than the land treatment, that poses a more direct impact to the abundance of insect larvae fed upon by aquatic predators. The species for which the land treatment poses a most direct impact were found by the census to have continued to be abundant and diverse. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 8 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered species within the area to be treated. Chinook salmon, which are currently listed as threatened, are present 0.5-1.0 mile to the west in Springbrook Creek. C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Yes. The project site is part of the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMIST®, when used according to the manufacturer's instruction as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. See Sections B.3.d and B.7.a.2 for other mitigation measures. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A 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: N/A 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash-down water may potentially pose a health hazard to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Insecticide spray may also drift in the air out of the treatment area. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Spill Response Assistance is not anticipated. The quantity of insecticide on the project site at any one time will not exceed 9 gallons of diluted insecticide concentrate. No undiluted insecticide concentrate will be on the site. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 9 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp Only small quantities of the proposed insecticides will be on the project site and will be stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements (see Sections B.3.d and B.7.a.2). In the event of a spill, appropriate measures will be implemented as noted in Section B.3.d. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas (away from water or wetland areas) by a licensed applicator in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. BIOMIST® is not to be applied within 100-feet from water or near homes. See Section B.3.d for other measures. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic from I-405 and SR-167 may be heard from the project site, but will not affect the project. Work will be conducted between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM during hours of peak noise generation from I-405 and SR-167, and will not have a significant noise impact on the residential use in the area. 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. Noise due to the gasoline-powered, backpack sprayer may be expected at a maximum of one or two times weekly from 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, five working days per week. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Normal working hours will be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single-family residential dwellings border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetlands borders the project treatment area to the west. Valley Medical Center borders the project area on the south and I-405 borders on the north. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Yes. The Renton Green River Valley was historically used for agriculture and the Panther Creek Wetlands and adjacent areas may have been used for such purposes, but not at the present time. C. Describe any structures on the site. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 10 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp 1 Many single-family residential dwellings are located on the eastern border of the project site treatment area. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Portions of the site are zoned Low-Density and Single-Family Residential. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? RLD and RSF g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The Panther Creek Wetlands and its floodplain are not designated as shorelines of the State and, therefore,are not subject to the Shoreline Master Program. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The site or portions of the site have been classified as within, containing, or bordering the following environmentally sensitive areas: 100-year floodplain, wetlands and streams, surficial aquifer susceptibility, seismic hazard, erosion hazard, landslide hazard and wildlife habitat. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 11 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp t b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. N/A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The Thomas Teasdale Park is situated approximately 1000 feet east of the project treatment area. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. The spraying program does not require any temporary closure of the park. Notices will be posted in the treatment area as described in Section A.11. H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 12 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp 1 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None known b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? N/A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 13 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.docWQtp N/A 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. N/A 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. N/A C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. J, Proponent: v\ Name Printed: Ivey, QY_ F, 4v. Date: a ►$�US H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 14 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.doc\AQtp D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets 'should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.) 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 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, flood plains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 15 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.docWQtp 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? 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. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: Name Printed: Date: ENVCHLST.DOC REVISED 6/98 H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement 16 Program\2005 Program\SEPA\envchlst.docWQtp City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: City of Renton PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way Mosquito Abatement Program (2005 —2009) CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: The treatment area is bounded by SR-167 to the west, TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-7247 Talbot Rd., Talbot Crest Dr., Lake Ave. S., Davis Ave. S.to the east,the SR-167/I-405 interchange to the north APPLICANT (if other than owner) and the Valley Medical Center to the south. NAME: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): See attached COMPANY(if applicable): EXISTING LAND USE(S): Single family residence, open space and vacant land. ADDRESS: PROPOSED LAND USE(S):N/A CITY: ZIP: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: TELEPHONE NUMBER RLD and RSF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CONTACT PERSON (if applicable):N/A NAME: Allen Quynn EXISTING ZONING: R-1 Residential, R-8 Residential COMPANY(if applicable): PROPOSED ZONING(if applicable):N/A SITE AREA (in square feet):The project(treatment) area ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way covers the upland hillside(approximately 60 acres)east of SR-167 uphill from the Panther Creek Wetlands. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable):N/A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: 425-430-7247, aquynn@ci.renton.wa.us PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE(if applicable):N/A PROJECT INFORMATION (continued) NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS(if applicable):N/A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT(if applicable):N/A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS(if applicable):N/A PROJECT VALUE: $20,000 IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE BUILDINGS (if applicable):N/A ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN(if applicable):N/A ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq.ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL r GEOLOGIC HAZARD(seismic) 60 acres sq.ft. BUILDINGS(if applicable):N/A ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq.ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq.ft. BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable):N/A NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if ❑ WETLANDS sq.ft. applicable):N/A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43`d Street on the south to I-405 on the north,within the City of Renton, Washington. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half(1/2)of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County,Washington. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental Review 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ 400 AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Allen Quynn , declare that I am(please check one) _the current owner of the property involved in this application or X the authorized representative to act for a corporation(please attach proof of authorization)and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that t�1\; signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her heir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. 'Vl 11 (Signature of Owner/R pres tative) Notary Public in and for the ate of Washington H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\masterapp.doc\AQtp 02/14/05 PROJECT INFORMATION (continued) (Signature of Owner/Represerja(VQ i Py I%rr 1 .`O rtrrl�� Notary N�c -9Z :0 OTAgY a.. lo ( C\ l My appointment expires: 4� PUBL\G — 70 19 131 t ' O� oo'44 OF VI/ASN����- H:\File Sys\SWP-Surface Water Projects\SWP-27-Surface Water Projects(CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\masterapp.doc\AQtp 02/14/05 Property Identification Listing (PID) 3340401195 3340401190 3340401185 3340400995 3340401180 3340401170 3340401010 3340401171 3340401172 3340401165 3340401160 3340401150 3340401151 3340401145 3340401140 3340401020 3340401065 3340401131 3340401132 3340401130 3340401133 3340401125 3340401120 3340401115 3340401076 3340401075 3340401110 1923059016 7222000511 7222000410 8860500090 8860500080 8860500100 8860500110 8860500120 8860500130 8860500140 8860500150 8860500170 8860500160 8860500180 8860500190 8860500200 8860500210 8860500220 8860500350 8860506666 3023059002 3023059076 8557000170 8557000180 8557000190 8557000200 8557000210 8557000220 8557000230 8557000240 8557000250 8557000260 8557000270 8557000280 8557000290 8557000300 3023059107 3023059036 3023059106 3023059003 3023059105 3023059025 3023059125 3023059050 3023059126 3023059016 3023059004 3023059063 3023059121 3023059123 3023059122 3023059081 3023059075 3023059018 3023059116 3023059119 3023059114 3023059115 3023059019 3023059062 3023059068 3023059130 3023059129 3023059128 3023059127 3023059012 3023059124 9899200010 9899200020 9899200030 9899200040 3023059026 5070000080 5070000070 5070000060 5070000050 5070000040 5070000030 5070000020 5070000010 The project may only be conducted on City property and on those privately owned parcels listed above for which authorization has been received from the property owner or owner's legal representative. CITY OF RENTON RECEIVED MAR 9 d 2005 MEMORANDUM C17YOFpENTO(�UTIr_ITy SYSTEMS Date: March 8, 2005 To: Allen Quynn, Utilities From: Susan Fiala, Development Planning Subject: Mosquito Abatement Program 2005-2009 LUA05-022, ECF The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on March 29, 2005. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-7382 if you have any questions. 1 City of Renton STAFF Department of Planning/Building/Public Works REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE March 29, 2005 Project Name: Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) Owner/Applicant: City of Renton —Surface Water Utility Contact: Allen Quynn, Project Manager, Surface Water Utilities File Number. LUA-05-022, ECF Project Manager: Susan Fiala, AICP Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to continue a Mosquito Abatement Program for another five (5) - year period, April 2005 through September 2009. The mosquito abatement program covers an area adjacent to and upland from the Panther Creek Wetland. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. Continued on next page Project Location: Adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to I-405 on the north. Site Area: 60 ± acres RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Environmental Review Committee Issue a Determination of Non-Significance—Mitigated(DNS-M). SW 161h S S Ih 1 0 16 $f 3 D SW 21s1 St Q QS 21s F P CT LI ITS SW Para iV III SW 271h S1 SW h$ _ 3 cj- tTE YPYP Sw 01h Sf I SW 41h 1 SW 391h St 1 81h Project Location Map ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report t MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA15122, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 29,2005 Page 2 of 6 Project description continued. Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility applied for and was granted a 5-year SEPA determination of non-significance-mitigated. The program, similar to the 1994 program, was conducted from April 1995 to September 1999. The Surface Water Utility again applied for a 5-year SEPA determination to continue the program through to 2004. Permanone@ 31-66 was replaced with BIOMISTO (Same chemical formulation but different trade name) and the use of Scourge@ was discontinued. This was because Permanone0 31-66 was found to be much more effective then Scourge@ in controlling mosquito populations and can be applied at a much lower concentration minimizing environmental impacts. Also, for the program years 2003 and 2004, a new product trade named Kontrol 4-40 was used in conjunction with BIOMISTO. Both products have the same ingredients and are applied at the same concentrations. With the expiration of the 2000 to 2004 SEPA determination, the Surface Water Utility is applying for another 5-year SEPA (April 2005 — September 2009). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands will be very similar to the program conducted in 2000-2004 (File No. LUA-00-025, ECF). It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week generally during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. Information on the characteristics of BIOMISTO and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. Both BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are insecticides that contain a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. These insecticides are formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and are to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 degrade in soil and breaks down more slowly (24-48 hours) when compared to Scourge@ (breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are the preferred insecticide because of their greater effectiveness. However, they are not to be applied within 100 feet of water. Permethrin is not on the list of pesticides with active ingredients named in the lawsuit filed against EPA by the Washington Toxics Coalition. The court ruling required that buffer zones be imposed on the specific pesticide that may be applied near water because of the potential impacts to salmon. The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands is typically from May through August each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment, the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications periodically. The 60 plus acre area includes parcels zoned Residential — 1 (R-1) and Residential — 8 (R-8) dwelling units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Residential Single Family(RSF) and Residential Low Density(RLD). B. RECOMMENDATION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE XX NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED. Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. XX Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS with 15 day Comment Period Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. ERC_Mosquito.doc 1 City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 29,2005 Page 3 of 6 C. MITIGATION MEASURES 1. To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application shall only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment shall not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment shall not be conducted. 2. Equipment wash-down water shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. 3. Accidental spills shall be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures shall be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. 4. The City of Renton Project Manager/Representative shall: a) Provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; and b) Conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; and c) Post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. 5. The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. 6. The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMIST&Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Advisory Notes to Applicant. The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. The mitigation measures included in this determination are proposed by the applicant in the project application documents. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all mitigation is implemented as proposed, and that any additional information requiring review is submitted and approved prior to starting work. D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. 1. Earth/Environmental Assessment Impacts: The topography of the area can be described as having moderate to steep slopes with some slopes near 100 percent vertical. No disturbance of the slopes is proposed. The soils in the area include: Beausite (Be), Alderwood (Ag), Indianola (In), and Seattle, (Sk) series. The proposal would not require clearing of vegetation and would not result in earth disturbance; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. ERC_Mosquito.doc { City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 29,2005 Page 4 of 6 Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Policy Nexus: N/A. 2. Water Impacts: Portions of the project are within 200 feet of the Panther Creek Wetlands. No work will occur in the wetlands. Work will occur adjacent to the wetlands in the upland areas on the hillside east of the wetlands. Spraying of BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40 is not permitted to, or within 100-feet of, water or wetlands. However, insecticide spray may drift in the air out of the treatment area. Surface water runoff enters the Panther Creek Wetlands from the Rolling Hills Creek to the north, from Panther Creek to the south, and from local drainage flows from the east. Groundwater seepage daylights from the hillside and flows into the Panther Creek Wetlands. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash-down water may potentially enter the ground or surface waters. To reduce and prevent any potential impacts to surface and groundwater, the applicant (the City) proposes the following mitigation measures. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment wash-down water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. Mitigation Measures: 1. To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application shall only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment shall not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment shall not be conducted. 2. Equipment wash-down water shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. 3. Accidental spills shall be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures shall be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations; EPA; State Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Ecology (DOE). 3. Air Impacts: The insecticide would be applied to brush and other vegetation in a low concentration mist using a gasoline- powered, backpack mounted, portable sprayer. Quantity or application rate is between approximately 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds per acre. To prevent excess drift application may only be made if wind speeds are 10 miles per hour or less. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(200572009 LUA-05-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 29,2005 Page 5 of 6 Furthermore, the applicant proposes mitigation to ensure public health and safety of the potential of drifting insecticides into the air by providing notice of the schedule and conducting the abatement only on City property and privately owned parcels for which authorization has been given. Mitiqation Measures: 1. The City of Renton Project Manager/Representative shall: a) Provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; and b) Conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; and c) Post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations 4. Animals/Wildlife Impacts: According to the SEPA Checklist, five wildlife census studies were conducted annually from 1989 to 1993 in the Panther Creek Wetlands to characterize the type and abundance of species in the complex and to determine what, if any, impact the 1989 -1993 treatment program had on the existing fauna. The surveys were added as a condition of implementing the 1989-1993 program in the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny an appeal of the 1989- 1993 program's environmental determination. The surveys found that the Panther Creek Wetlands continues to be a generally stable wildlife community, with some reduction in the number of amphibian and aquatic species captured. However, factors other than reduction of the available insect populations resulting from the treatment program were also noted as probably causes for the fewer number of captures, such as drought and sampling/behavioral considerations. As with the previous 1995 - 1999 program, water treatment is not included in the proposed program primarily because of the treatment's high cost and questionable effectiveness. Applying chemicals to water is also contrary to City Policy to improve and protect the quality of the City's surface water and wetlands. Further study to definitively determine the probable cause of decline in captures of these species is not warranted because the scope of this program is limited to upland spraying. It is the water treatment, rather than the land treatment, that poses a more direct impact to the abundance of insect larvae fed upon by aquatic predators. The species for which the land treatment poses a most direct impact were found by the census to have continued to be abundant and diverse. To minimize any potential impacts to animals from the insecticides, the applicant proposes as a mitigation measure that the insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. Also, it is recommended that the applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Mitigation Measures: 1. The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. 2. The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations; EPA and Department of Agriculture regulations. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 29,2005 Page 6 of 6 5. Environmental Health Impacts: The waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash down water may potentially pose a health hazard to aquatic organisms. The spray may drift into areas not intended for treatment. Spill Response Assistance is not anticipated. The quantity of insecticide on the project site at any one time will not exceed 9 gallons of diluted insecticide concentrate. No undiluted insecticide concentrate would be on the site. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticides would be on the project site and would be stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements. In the event of a spill, appropriate measures will be implemented. To ensure the health of the residents and aquatic organisms, the mitigation measures outlined in the previous sections should adequately address any potential impacts. Mitigation Measures: See Air,Water and Animal sections for mitigation measures. Policy Nexus: See previous sections. E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental / Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. _X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 19, 2005. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. ERC_Mosquito.doc Neighborhood Detail Map/Site Plan LUMEN E. SW 16th Sq S 1 th 1 `' 167 S 19th 0 fi b n SW 21st St a S 21si Q P CT LI ITS SW 23rd St i (n N O d J � 00 'L W a y SW 27th St SW 2 th S 3 � � e _ 7 SW Oth St a s b — cn Q 16 a. SW 4th St a 3 — Y � J U sQ�o� SW 39th St 8th SW 41st S E:7F- Note:TREATMENT WILL NOT BE APPLIED WITHIN 100' OF WATER. TREATMENTS WILL NOT 0 1000 2000 BE PERFORMED NEAR HOMES.TREATMENT WILL ONLY BE DONE ON THE UPLAND AREA BETWEEN THE WETLAND EASTERN EDGE AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS,PROPERTY OWNER APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO TREATMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. 1 : 12000 Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) r * Q • • a • • • • • - • • • • • • • . Precautionary Statements U.L.V. Nonthermai Aerosol (Cold Fog) Application: To control Mosquitoes HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS' Midges and Blackflies,apply BIOMIST• 4.12 ULV using any standard U.L.V.grounl DOMESTIC ANIMALS Permelhrin(3•Pnenoxypnenyl)methyl(t)cis, applicator capable of producing a nonthermal aerosol Spray with droplets ranging if trans-3-(2,2•dirlenoxyphenyl)m ethyl 'heefrom5to30micronsandamassmediandiameter(MMO)of10to20microns Appl1 CAUTION product undiluted ata flow rate of4.5to 18.00 fluid ounces per minulsat anaveragl rtxmrul 11 swauowed Of alnorbca through skin.Avoid contact with Skin,eyes a'clothing May cyclopropanecarboxylate................. . 4,001nw/w vehicle speed of 10 mph.If a different vehicle speed is used,adjust rate accordingly cause contacl Sensllizallon following repealed contact with skin in susceptible individuals.Wash Technical Piperonyl Elul ......... ...... 12,00% (see previous chart).These rates are equivalent to.0017 to 007 pounds of Permeth•11 ihctouylny alter handling.Avoid brealhinoof miss.00 not contaminate loos or feed products. INERT INGREDIENTS......... ............... 84.0000 _ and.005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre.Vary flow rate according it 100.00!1w/w vegetation density and Mosquito population.Use higher flow rate in heavyvegelatlor STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates or when populations are high. An accurate flow meter must be used 10 ensure IN I15-10 wen Can apnysicianot Poison Control Centel immeJlaiely Gasirlciavageis Contains 0.3 pounds atPfirmelhrin and 0 9 pounds proper flow rate.For proper application,mount the fog applicator so that the nozzlei! nrualcd 0 material was taken lnternafly 00 NOT INDUCE'VOMITING Vomiting may of Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon at least 411,feet aDove ground ley nd directed out the back of the vehicle Failure I(r,n,se,1;pr, Linn prcumoniz !allow the above dire y It in reduced effectiveness Aerial application: I ii.h.l ,7 RCmdvev,cllml0lresnair Apply artificial respiration itindicated CAUTION shouldbodoneby rial equipment capaDleol producing droplets witt if an {�, r0 le &tyithn orethan2.5%exceecing100microns,Flowralr 11 ti,ui Refnnve. conlammated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and and wid ho 3'oas �ehi4vp13,O fluid ounces olBIOMIST^ 4.12 Ulf KEEP OUT OF REACH u1�,pera n ado whinWlrjdts'leesthanlOMPH Do not apply tlirecuytc F;eN FI,,sii eve`with ulenly of water Get medical attention if irritation persists. Y IyA kes, a r'�01 OF CHILDREf�' ` ' ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS e.. fL ID nod ybyaircratlexr.eptin emergency situatlo-ts and with m This product is extremely toxic to lish and aquatic invertebrates,Do not ap hr direct SEE SIDE PA( L""F0 ADDITION braids Deparrmenl of Agriculture and Consumer Services ..;." ly to water, To areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the CAUTIO ATEMEN °« mean high water mark.De not apply when weather cond)tlons favor drift from healed P(}� .:.a�... * STORAGE & DISPOSAL >. .:. r ;. areas.Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms In ;", ;a;> !.�;, ;o• 0o not contaminate water,food or feed by storage or disposal. neighboring areas. Do not allow spray treatment to drift on pastureland, c(oplanll:�, "r •1r, t'lt.fw�. :�",°' PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES;Store upright at oom poullry ranges or water supplies.Do not contaminate water when dis ose ui «3• "�`'' i s'),°'"`^ ment washwalers, p fr,;,,+q �"Ni ,+«'i` ` P r yr W e" temperature.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.In case of spill or leakage. ,.:•. ,... ,.fir. i }'+1.12 soak up with an absorbent material Such as sand,sawdust.earth,fullers earth. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICALHA7AODS ">;�,` .tiit� ",^,. fiANUFACTUREDBY etc.Dispose of with Chemical waste. f)n nn: u,e(ir store near real or open flame Ftalhpbint minirptlm pl70 PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be DIRECTIONS IOR..�.IS� • .zr, •fw ,+ disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. .,;; �,* �+ CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINEROISPOSAL: II Is a violation O1 Federal Law louse lhls•prbdllll�n a,/rrenne-rlll'on'ilstent Triple rinse lot equivalent)then O'Ier10t recycling or with Its'labeling. ;•a PRODUCTS, INC reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a senilary landfill or by other i a''"�" 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE approved state and local procedures. CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE,ILLINOIS 60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container wrap for MOSQUITO CONTROL containers In several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—Triple P•rmetTrlvP90 Appllcatlon Rates FI.os.Islamist•4.12 rinse or equivalent.Then attar for recycling�l recondllianin or puncture and pounauacre fhOM Min. per acre E.P.A. EST.No.83291L01 dispose landfill.ofb other ro resapproved b, ate and local SMPH IOMPM 15MPH E.P.A. Re No.8329-34 p y y pit 0 007;0 021 9.0 18.0 27.0 30 9 authorities.Plastic Containers—Triple rinse or i t�tyaIary,<;I ten ollE�{or recyclirng 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning, or puncture and dis ose ei)5 a aayJtary-haddlill, or by D oo3sro alas a s 9.a 13.s t 5 NET CONTENTS g p p � • 0 0017510 00525 2,25 4.5 6.75 0.75 Incineration.or if allowed by slate and local aullroR#s.bybdrninq'11 burned.stay out of smoke.Then dispose of in a sanitary IandlMq.,Py other•appripl*4 state and Do not apply this product within 100 feet (30 meters) Of lakes and streams. local procedures. RIDNIIS 1 4,12 UL'✓is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.L.V) LOT NO. no•1the1 mal aerosol(cold tog)to control adult mosquitoes in residential and reties- IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC t-S 431i-ti0b3!,onhl,oro,,whet a these lnseclsare a problem,For best results treat when mosquitoes NOTICE:Seller makes no warranty,expressed or implied concern. ,u r 11u151 d1.I1VC sun weatnei conditions are conducive to keeping the tog close to the ing the use of this product other than indicated on the label.Buyer w om-1 r q cool fempeiatures and wind speed not greater than 10 mpn.Application assumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material when use a ,It, mil mr cool hours of the night or early morning is usually preferable. Repeat aildlor handling is eonlrary to label instruclions. • • 1•ealriwiti as needed Cnnsufl the previous chart for application rates. • • s It 1 r EXHIBIT B PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)1 Buffers required -'may affect'determination or no No buffer-'no effect^of'may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identity salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al_,v.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.00vloopfeadt/endangef/effects!. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Active Ingredient Information chlnook chum chlnook Chum (Spnn9- steethead Steethead Chinook Ste!head (Summer- Sockeye Chinook Chinook (Spdngl nun) run) (Falifun) Summer- SbNheed Mri) 0 0 4 V r of In e, a e, n 1,3-dich r ne Cal,Tri-Form e4 2,4-D1 Curtaa ace hate Orthene alachlor Lasso atrazine Aatrex,Atranne azinphos-methyl Guthion bensufide Prefar bentazon Basagran bromo a Buctril ca tan Caplan carbaryl Sevin carboturan Furadan ch)orothalond Bravo,Dacona Chi .os Dursban,Lorsban couma s Co-Rai,Prozap diazinon several dicamba Banvel dictibbend Casoron diflubenzuron Dimifin dimethoate Dig-,Dimate disuifoton Di-Syston diuron(crop)" Direx,Karmex diuron non-crop 4 Direx,Karmex e Mocep enami hos Nemacur enbutab"xide Vendex !endione Rovrai findane Lindane E:d 1 An Evolutionarily Significant Una or'ESU'is a distinctive group of Pacific salmon or steekread. No effect'determination based on crop use of 2,4-D. When used to control aquatic weeds,2 4-0'may effect as ESUs. Only high application rate crops with use during the winter or late winter seasons(peaches,filberts and walnuts)exceed levels of concern. Diuron use on other crops will have no effect on fisted salmon and stee)head. There is believed to be a large amount of churon use on rights-of-way and other non-crop sites in Washington. The*may effect^determination is based on the high label application rates,the potential direct and indirect effects of diuron at high rates,and the uncertainty of exposure. 12123/D4 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 1 EXHIBIT B PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)1 IMMM Buffers required -'may affect'determination or no No buffers-'no effect'or*may.but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect'determination Click on the watertwdy name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries- WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et at,v-EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanoer/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Chinook Active lve Ingredient Information chtnook Ghum (Spring- Sleelhead Steelhead CAMook Steelhead (Summer- Sockeye Chinook (Fall-run) Summer- Sleelhvad 1 run) rLn) 0� 4 U9 J u� Q�� finumn Linex,Lorox malathion several malathion(non-crop)s several methamidophos Monitor methidathion Supracide methom Lannate enncep , meth I parathion Declare metolachbr Dual,Bicep metnbuzin A-don,Sencor Fiydram,Molinate, marinate Ordram rated Dibrom vrta. rid, norflurazon Sokcam,Zonal oryzall Surflan oxyfluorfen Goal are uat dichloride Gramoxone bulate Tram ndimetharin Prowl horate Thknet phosmet Imidan Capan Prometryne propargite Omite,Comite simazine Princep,S"Imazine ebuthiuron Spice terbacif Siol" iobencarb Saturn,Bolero thiodicarb Larvin Garbs 4, triclopyr BEE Crossbow a triclopyr TEA Redeem triflurarin Treflsn.Trilin i.aG s Home owner uses make up a large portion of the non-crop malathion use. However,few stales track home owner use data and many labels do nptsre �11.,-�'S• oig numeric application rates and/or intervals. The'may effect detemwnation for non-crop use is based on concern from home owner use- P c rig ��1 6'.. ~ 12123104 WSDA Endangered Species Program _ �,� Slt" S7P6-LaU Neighborhood Detail Map/Site Map FTF PROJECT LI ITS - O Ir J - ,Note:TREATMENT WILL NOT BE APPLIED WITHIN 100' OF WATER. TREATMENTS WILL NOT O 1000 2000 BE PERFORMED NEAR HOMES.TREATMENT WILL ONLY BE DONE ON THE UPLAND AREA BETWEEN THE WETLAND EASTERN EDGE AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS.PROPERTY OWNER APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO TREATMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. I : 12000 Mosquito Abatement Program (2005 - ,�(,, ,u -ZM-- off' IM a O :;;:r::::::::::::::: • . . ����� all • to, CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED MITIGATION MEASURES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA05-022, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton - Surface Water Utility PROJECT NAME: Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43`d Street on the south to 1-405 on the north. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to continue a Mosquito Abatement Program for another five (5) - year period, April 2005 through September 2009. The mosquito abatement program covers an area adjacent to and upland from the Panther Creek Wetland. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application shall only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment shall not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment shall not be conducted. 2. Equipment wash-down water shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. 3. Accidental spills shall be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures shall be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. 4. The City of Renton Project Mianager/Representative shall: a) Provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; and b) Conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; and c) Post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. 5. The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. 6. The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMIST®/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED ADVISORY NOTES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA05-022, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton - Surface Water Utility PROJECT NAME: Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43'd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to continue a Mosquito Abatement Program for another five (5) - year period, April 2005 through September 2009. The mosquito abatement program covers an area adjacent to and upland from the Panther Creek Wetland. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. The mitigation measures included in this determination are proposed by the applicant in the project application documents. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all mitigation is implemented as proposed, and that any additional information requiring review is submitted and approved prior to starting work. 4 City of Renton STAFF Department of Planning/Building/Public Works REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE March 29, 2005 Project Name: Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) Owner/Applicant: City of Renton —Surface Water Utility Contact: Allen Quynn, Project Manager, Surface Water Utilities File Number. LUA-05-022, ECF Project Manager: Susan Fiala, AICP Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to continue a Mosquito Abatement Program for another five (5) - year period, April 2005 through September 2009. The mosquito abatement program covers an area adjacent to and upland from the Panther Creek Wetland. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. Continued on next page Project Location: Adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north. Site Area: 60 ± acres RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Environmental Review Committee Issue a Determination of Non-Significance— Mitigated(DNS-M). S I Ih i � 16 19t ` 4t SW 21sf SI S' C)S 21,1 P CT LI ITS € SW 23rd S E I — SW 271h S1 SW2 t SW Oln SI L — I t SW ath 1 i � r SW 391h St I{ { Ili I I � $W 91s1$ Project Location Map ERe_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 24, 2005 Page 2 of 6 Project description continued: Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility applied for and was granted a 5-year SEPA determination of non-significance-mitigated. The program, similar to the 1994 program, was conducted from April 1995 to September 1999. The Surface Water Utility again applied for a 5-year SEPA determination to continue the program through to 2004. Permanone0 31-66 was replaced with BIOMISTO (Same chemical formulation but different trade name) and the use of Scourge@ was discontinued. This was because Permanone0 31-66 was found to be much more effective then ScourgeO in controlling mosquito populations and can be applied at a much lower concentration minimizing environmental impacts. Also, for the program years 2003 and 2004, a new product trade named Kontrol 4-40 was used in conjunction with BIOMISTO. Both products have the same ingredients and are applied at the same concentrations. With the expiration of the 2000 to 2004 SEPA determination, the Surface Water Utility is applying for another 5-year SEPA (April 2005 — September 2009). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands will be very similar to the program conducted in 2000-2004 (File No. LUA-00-025, ECF). It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week generally during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. Information on the characteristics of BIOMISTO and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. Both BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are insecticides that contain a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. These insecticides are formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and are to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 degrade in soil and breaks down more slowly (24-48 hours) when compared to Scourge@ (breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMISTO and Kontrol 4-40 are the preferred insecticide because of their greater effectiveness. However, they are not to be applied within 100 feet of water. Permethrin is not on the list of pesticides with active ingredients named in the lawsuit filed against EPA by the Washington Toxics Coalition. The court ruling required that buffer zones be imposed on the specific pesticide that may be applied near water because of the potential impacts to salmon. The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetlands is typically from May through August each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment, the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications periodically. -Al The 60 plus acre area includes parcels zoned Residential — 1 (R-1) and Residential — 8 (R-8) dwelling units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Residential Single Family (RSF) and Residential Low Density (RLD). B. RECOMMENDATION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE XX NON- SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED. Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. XX Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS with 15 day Comment Period Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton PIBIPW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 24, 2005 Page 3 of 6 C. MITIGATION MEASURES 1. To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application shall only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment shall not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment shall not be conducted. 2. Equipment wash-down water shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. 3. Accidental spills shall be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures shall be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. 4. The City of Renton Project Manager/Representative shall: a) Provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; and b) Conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; and c) Post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. 5. The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228)approved application requirements. 6. The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. The mitigation measures included in this determination are proposed by the applicant in the project application documents. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all mitigation is implemented as proposed, and that any additional information requiring review is submitted and approved prior to starting work. D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. 1. Earth/Environmental Assessment Impacts: The topography of the area can be described as having moderate to steep slopes with some slopes near 100 percent vertical. No disturbance of the slopes is proposed. The soils in the area include: Beausite (Be), Alderwood (Ag), Indianola (In), and Seattle, (Sk) series. The proposal would not require clearing of vegetation and would not result in earth disturbance; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 24, 2005 Page 4 of 6 Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Policy Nexus: N/A. 2. Water Impacts: Portions of the project are within 200 feet of the Panther Creek Wetlands. No work will occur in the wetlands. Work will occur adjacent to the wetlands in the upland areas on the hillside east of the wetlands. Spraying of BIOMIST®/Kontrol 4-40 is not permitted to, or within 100-feet of, water or wetlands. However, insecticide spray may drift in the air out of the treatment area. Surface water runoff enters the Panther Creek Wetlands from the Rolling Hills Creek to the north, from Panther Creek to the south, and from local drainage flows from the east. Groundwater seepage daylights from the hillside and flows into the Panther Creek Wetlands. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash-down water may potentially enter the ground or surface waters. To reduce and prevent any potential impacts to surface and groundwater, the applicant (the City) proposes the following mitigation measures. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment wash-down water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. Mitigation Measures: 1. To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetlands, application shall only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment shall not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetlands or the treatment shall not be conducted. 2. Equipment wash-down water shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contamir;ate the surface or ground waters. 3. Accidental spills shall be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures shall be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations; EPA; State Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Ecology(DOE). 3. Air Impacts: The insecticide would be applied to brush and other vegetation in a low concentration mist using a gasoline- powered, backpack mounted, portable sprayer. Quantity or application rate is between approximately 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds per acre. To prevent excess drift application may only be made if wind speeds are 10 miles per hour or less. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-022, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 24, 2005 Page 5 of 6 Furthermore, the applicant proposes mitigation to ensure public health and safety of the potential of drifting insecticides into the air by providing notice of the schedule and conducting the abatement only on City property and privately owned parcels for which authorization has been given. Mitigation Measures: 1. The City of Renton Project Manager/Representative shall: a) Provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; and b) Conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; and c) Post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations 4. Animals/Wildlife Impacts: According to the SEPA Checklist, five wildlife census studies were conducted annually from 1989 to 1993 in the Panther Creek Wetlands to characterize the type and abundance of species in the complex and to determine what, if any, impact the 1989 -1993 treatment program had on the existing fauna. The surveys were added as a condition of implementing the 1989 -1993 program in the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny an appeal of the 1989 - 1993 program's environmental determination. The surveys found that the Panther Creek Wetlands continues to be a generally stable wildlife community, with some reduction in the number of amphibian and aquatic species captured. However, factors other than reduction of the available insect populations resulting from the treatment program were also noted as probably causes for the fewer number of captures, such as drought and sampling/behavioral considerations. As with the previous 1995 - 1999 program, water treatment is not included in the proposed program primarily because of the treatment's high cost and questionable effectiveness. Applying chemicals to water is also contrary to City Policy to improve and protect the quality of the City's surface water and wetlands. Further study to definitively determine the probable cause of decline in captures of these species is not warranted because the scope of this program is limited to upland spraying. It is the water treatment, rather than the land treatment, that poses a more direct impact to the abundance of insect larvae fed upon by aquatic predators. The species for which the land treatment poses a most direct impact were found by the census to have continued to be abundant and diverse. To minimize any potential impacts to animals from the insecticides, the applicant proposes as a mitigation measure that the insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. Also, it is recommended that the applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton .nd stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Mitigation Measures: 1. The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. 2. The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacturer's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. Policy Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations; EPA and Department of Agriculture regulations. ERC_Mosquito.doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Environmental Review Committee Staff Report MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM(2005-2009) LUA-05-02Z ECF REPORT OF MARCH 24,2005 Page 6 of 6 5. Environmental Health Impacts: The waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash down water may potentially pose a health hazard to aquatic organisms. The spray may drift into areas not intended for treatment. Spill Response Assistance is not anticipated. The quantity of insecticide on the project site at any one time will not exceed 9 gallons of diluted insecticide concentrate. No undiluted insecticide concentrate would be on the site. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticides would be on the project site and would be stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements. In the event of a spill, appropriate measures will be implemented. To ensure the health of the residents and aquatic organisms, the mitigation measures outlined in the previous sections should adequately address any potential impacts. Mitigation Measures: See Air, Water and Animal sections for mitigation measures. Policy Nexus: See previous sections. E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental / Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 18, 2005. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)430-6510. ERC_Mosquito.doc Neighborhood Detail Map/Site Plan SWLd S v th HSf — S1167 S 19th ® . o� > 7 N SW 21st St a Q S 21si P CT LI ITS SW 23rd St Q I�Y Q) -� p C LLJ t _ to SW 27th St t SW 2 th S a 7 u a � SW Oth St a - Q - a _ J — d SW 4th t I 3 . .y v D_ i' U s4`f� SW 39th St U, --- 4 8th SW 41st S Note:TREATMENT WILL NOT BE APPLIED WITHIN 100' OF WATER. TREATMENTS WILL NOT O I��� 2000 BE PERFORMED NEAR HOMES.TREATMENT WILL ONLY BE DONE ON THE UPLAND AREA BETWEEN THE WETLAND EASTERN EDGE AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS.PROPERTY OWNER APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO TREATMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Mosquito Abatement Program (2005-2009) 1 : 12000 H w Precautionary Statements U.L,V. Nonthermsl Aerosol (Cold Fog) Applleatlon: To control Mosquitoes HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS' Midges and Blackflies,apply BIOMIST• 4•12 ULV using any standard U.L.V.grounc DOMESTIC ANIMALS Permelhrin(3•Phenoxyphenyl)methyl(_)cis, applicator capable of producing a nonthermal aerosol spray with droplets ranging it size from 5 to 30 microns and amass median diameter(MMOI of 10 to 20 microns Apply CAUTION Irans-3-(2.2•dichlorethenyil•2.2-dime thy I- the product undiluted at flow(ate of 4.5 to 18.00 fluid ounces per minute at an average HXmful if sw3ilowed )+ abso:hed through skin.Avoid contact with skin,eyes o'clothing May cyclopropanecarboxylate..... ............. 4.001ew/w vehicle speed of 10 mDh.If a different vehicle speed is used,adjust rate accordingl, cause corvacl sensitization fonowing repealed contact with skin in susceptible individuals.Wash Technical Piperonyl Butoxide ................ 12,00% (see previous chart).These rates are equivalent to.0017 to.007 pounds of Permethnr lhCtOUuluy rmer nandlin0 Avoid broathino of mist.Do not contaminate loon or lead products. INERT INGREDIENTS.... .......,... 84,0001 _ and.005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre.Vary flow rate according to 100.0g-,w/w vegetation density and mosquito population.Use higher flow rate in heavy vegelatior STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates. or when populations are high.An accurate flow meter must be used to ensure lint Igw,lilawen Call apnysivanor Poison ControlCenteiimmedialely Gasirlclavageis Contains 0.3 pounds orPermethrin and 0.9pounds proper flow rates.For proper application,mount the log applicator So that the nottlei: iM Calcd.I malerial was Taken internally DO NOT INDUCE'VOMITING Vomiting may o1 Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon at least 4rp feet aDove ground lev nil directed out the back of the venicle Failure 1c r,ni,r n,pr.u�nn prrumonia .ollow the above dire y It in reduced elfecliveness Aerial application: Il li.h,tln,1 Hemo�re v'clim to fresh an Apply artificial respiration it indicated CAUTION should be done by rial equipment capable of producing droplets witr 11 an ��, ro , le �lyithn orethan2.5%exceeeing100microns.Flowralt n Sain Remove conlamulaled clothing and wash affected areas wrtn soap and and wid ho lb as ehi`vp;?.0 fluid ounces of810MIST• 4.12 UO KEEP OUT OF REACH .Per n adewhgnWjrd'llklees than 10MPH Do not apply direcilyit il'i Fye, FIn if eves with uleoly nl water Get medical al tent ion it irritation persists. • kes, a � xti'.`;� ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF CHILQRE �,�� FL ID noj ybyaircralt except if)emergency siluabons and wllnit) ov{ o� tiF 6rida Department o1 Agriculture and Consumer Services This product s extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Do not appy,direct SEE SIDE PAH L FOi ADDITION R ly to wate.,, to areas where surface water is present or to interlidai areas below the ., "i" P{i�CAUTIO '.gY:�-ATEMENT r;«. STORAGE & DISPOSAL mean high water mark,Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated a, ,+ .. .,:':., areas.Dolt and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms In, ;�, ";-, t' =;o Do not contaminate water.food or feed by storage or disposal. neighboring areas. Do not allow spray treatment to drift on pastureland,gopiane +^; u s 1Y 1'la;`kr fir,;:+; PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES:Store upright at loom poultry ranges or water supplies.Do not contaminate water when disposti9'.,QLBgUIw„ ,y?F « ,r'rr " n ;k+ • temperature.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.In case of spill or leakage. ment washwaters, + r .► ►,� �_' 1 y{�" soak up with an absorbent material such as sand,sawdust.earth,fuller s earth. PHYSICAL ORCHEMICA�LHA7A01DS *;,�� 11 ",^«. � ANUFACTUREDBY etc.Disposeolwilhcnemicalwaste. Do nnl i„n or store near real ur open flame.Fla9hpbint minirpdmpf 170 F N. w` PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be DIRECTIONS'1rOR IJSEY; , ' ' ^M: r'` CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL dXosedofonsilooranapprovedwastedisposallacilify. 11 Is a violation of Federal Law to use this'prtido.Wl)n a' enner�ri�son'Istent CONTAINER DISPOSAL:Triple rinse lot equivarenUthen o'lerlot recycling or with Its'labeling. ate' ,» PRODUCTS, INC. reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by other rM�•�"'' 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE approved state and local procedures. CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE, ILLINOIS 60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container Wrap for MOSQUITO CONTROL containers In several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. P rinrPaO Application feats Ft.o:.eeomtal•a•12 CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—Triple erm rain rinse or poundstacre Fl.oz.✓Mln. E.P.A. EST,No.83291L01 egulvalent,Then otter for recycling�5 reconditioning.or puncture and p1/1C1O dispose of In a sanitary landfill.or by otherproi*ufes approved b,j Ie and local SMPH IOMPM 15MPH E.P.A. Reg. No.8329-34 authorities.Plastic Containers—Triplerinse or alertrThenottt.or recycling 0007 r0021 9.0 18.0 270 30 lA� 1 00035r00105 4.5 9,0 13.5 15 NET CONTENTS 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning. or puncture and dispose•061 a aAitzry'I'a fill, or by 0 OO175 r0 00525 2.25 4.5 6.75 0.75 incineration,or it allowed by stale and local auth�,Njss,bycbrbrninq'.1f6urned.slay out of smoke.Then dispose of in a sanitary lanc!IM41'py other•approve state and Do nor apply this product within 100 leer (30 meters) of lakes and streams. local procedures. RIONIIST 4.12 ULV is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.I.N.) LOT NO. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC �Q •li35- 63 oo iuioi inal aerosol(cold tog)to control adult mosquitoes in residential and recrea• NOTICE:Setter makes no warranty,expressed or implied concern. !ionnl,oea�whei a rbese lnseclsare a problem For best results treat when mosquitoes ing the use of thismakes o warm than expr sse d or implied clabel.Buyer C'.•,7 ore must iLIivo atin wedthei conoilibns are CondUCive10 keeping the tog close t0 the 1 ,n 1A it q cool temperatures and wind speed not greater than 10 mpn.Application assumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material when use • do Im n`r goof hours of the night or early morning is usually preferable. Repeat and/or handling is contrary to label instructions. • ♦ • rdtnn•nl o, needed Cnnsull the previous:halt for application rates. • • • yea R 1 EXHIBIT B PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)' Buffers required -"may affect determination of no No buffers-'no effect"or"may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect-determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF For-mat. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed coun -specific mays to identity salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al.,Y.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolut)onary Significant Units(ESUs) Active Ingredient Information Chinook chum Chinook Chum (Spring- Steelhead She lhead Chinook St"Phead (Summer- Sockeye Chinook Chinook (Springy run) run) (Falr+un) Summer- St-n1eed Nn) 0 F 4 F J 0 Oa Ur Q� In me, e, n- 1,3-dich ne Cal,Tri-Form e4 2,4-Dz Curtail ace hate Orthene alachlor Lasso atiazine Aatrex,Abazine azinphos-roethyi Guthion bensulide Prefar bentazon Basagran bromaxymil Buctnl ca tan Caplan carbaryl Sevin mrboturan Furadan chiorothalonl Bravo,Daconl ch;orpyrifois Dursban,Lorsban couma os Co-Ral,Prozap diazi norn several dicamba Banvel dichlobenl Casoron diflubenzuron DirrWin dimethoate Digon,Dimate disutloton Di-Syston Co_(Cop)' Direx,Kannex - diuron non-Cop 4 Direx,Karmex ettioprop Mocap fenami hos Nemacur entwtatin-omde Vendex od— Rovral 6ndane Lindane 'An Evolutionarily Significant Unit or'ESU'is a distinctive group of Pacific salmon or steelhead. z No effect'determination based on Cop use of 2,4-D. When used to control aquatic weeds,2,4-D'may effect' al ESUs. Only high application rate Cops with use during the winter or late winter seasons(peaches,filberts and walnuts)exceed levels of concern. Diuron use on other crops will have no effect on fisted salmon and steerhead. There is believed to be a large amount of diuron use on rights--of-way and other non-crop sites in Washington. The*may effect"determination is based on the high label application rates,the potential direct and indirect effects of diuron at high rates,and the uncertainty of exposure. 12/23/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 1 EXHIBIT B PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)l Buffers required -'may affect"determination or no No buffers-'no effect or'may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect'determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al.,v.EPA The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Active Ingredient Information Chinook Chu Chinook Chum (Spring- Sreelhead 5teelhecd Chinook Sl--- (Summer- Sockeye Chi nook noo Chik (Spring/ run) Nn) (rall—) Summer- Sh-`h"d nun) b F 29 u F j linuron Linex.Lorox malathion several malathion(non-crop)s several metharnicloptios Monitor methidathion Supracide methornyl Lannate enncap , methyl parathion Declare metolachior Dual,Bicep metnbuzin Axion,Sencor Hydram,Molinate. marinate Ordram naled Dibrom re id, norflurazon Soficam,Zorial oryzalin Surflan oxyfluorten Goal Cyclone, paraquat dichloride Gramoxone bulate Tillam ndimethalin Prowl horate Thimet osmet Imidan prornetyr Prometryne propargite Omite.Comite 7 - simazine Princep,Simazine ebuthiuron Spice terbaol Sinbar iobencarb Saturn,Bolero thiodicarb Larvin Garton 4, triclopyr BEE Crossbow a Wdopyr TEA Redeem triflura6n Treflan,Tulin 1 (j P large P P �;ti; N s Home owner uses make u a la a of the non-crop malathion use. However,few states track home owner use data and many labels d0 numeric application rates and/or intervals. The*may effect"delemrnatan for non-crop use is based on concern from home owner use. l� 12123/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program e - s . . • . • . . . . . . . . . W Will ill III, Precautionary Statements U.L•V. Nonthermal Aerosol (Cold Fog) Application: To ,ontrol Mosquitoes. Midges and Blackflies,apply 4.12 U using any standard U L V ground HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS' applicator capable of producingng a a nontnthermal aerosol spray with droplets ranging in DOMESTIC ANIMALS Permethrin(3•Pnenoxyphenyl)methyl(t)cis. size from 5to30 microns and a mass median diameter(MMO)of10to20microns Apply CAUTION trans-3-(2.2-dichloretheny!)-2.2-dimethyl- the product undiluted at a flow rate of 4.5 to 18.00 fluid ounces per minute at an average cyclopropanecarboxylate 4.00°,)w/w vehicle speed of 10 mph.If a different vehicle speed is used,adjust rate accordingly Hxmful it swallowed or absorbed through skin Avoid contact with Skin,eyes o'clothing May Technical Piperonyl Butoxide .......... ..... 12.DON isee previous chart).These rates are equivalent to 0017 to 007 pounds of Permeth•in cause contact_ensilizalion followingrepealed contact with skin in susceptible individuals Wash u, and 005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre Vary flaw rate according to INERT INGREDIENTS.... ........ .. 84.00' vegetation density and mosquito population.Use higher flow rate in heavy vegetation IhCrpuyldy alter handling.Avoid breathing of mist.Do not contaminate food or reed products. ���� ------ � 9 Y g STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates 100.001)wlw or when populations are hign An accurate flow meter must be used to ensure the proper flow rate.For proper application,mount the fog applicator so that the nozzle is if`;w•iilowen Can a physician or Poison Control Centel irnmtdiately Gastric lavage is Contains 03 pounds of Permethrin and 0.9 pounds at least 4v,feet aboveground lev nil directed out the back of the vehicle Failure 10 Incicajed if material was taken infernally DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING Vomiting may of Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon !allow the above dire y�It in reduced effectiveness Aerial applications r.,n;tir,I•.r:ualinn prrumoma should be done by riot equipment capable of producing droplets with it ii%jim-i1 Remove victim to fresh an Apply artificial respiration i1 indicated CAUTION an tv M4 ro le St ith n ore than 2 51,.exceeding too microns.Flow rate It i)n Skin Rernuve contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and and ho 3oas. $chierv�,3.O11uidounceso1810M15T- 4.12 ULV KEEP OUT OF REACH _�.per a Qn ode when tKitrdfs'less than 10 MPH Do not apply directly to If%I Fye. Flusn eve,,wqh uleniv of water Gel medical attention if irritation persists. OF CHILDREI , ', �ibFF W a9�Y Y i L ID no(� � b aircraft exr.ept it)emergency siluauois and wilhthe ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS "vi i+ ,t .7pi�ova,ti1• Fbrida Department o1 Agriculture and Consumer Services This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Do not apply direct SEE SIDE PAN L FOR ADDITION ,, ly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the PPECAUTION RY� ATEMENT >x y STORAGE & DISPOSAL mean high water mark.Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated x a. y."'' Do not contaminate water.food or feed by storage or disposal, areas.Dnft and runoll from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in r neighboring areas. Do not allow spray treatment to drift on pastureland, C[oplan 1 «y. 7;f4 F r PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES:Store upright at i oom g uPp l q 7 �: t a"' temperature.Avoid exposure to extreme Iemperalures.In case of spill or leakage poultryranges or waters lies.Do not contaminate water when dis o of a ul « . +' ra;.,`x �;x > ment washwaters. .4.k `<,> �« '� �� t�" T�y,' soak up with an absorbent material such as sand.sawdust earth fuller's earth PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZAIADS °, ' zx " "« 'TAANUFAGTURED BY etc.Dispose of with chemical waste. ' ` ta' r' s,,, PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be Do nol rise or store near teat ur open flame Flashpbint minimilm p1170 F ti ;, p '% 1.'41' 1� disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. DIRECTIONS F0R-US E�,i,'; . , ""* CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINER DISPOSAL:Triple Iinse lot equivaienl)then oiler for recychngor It is a violation of Federal Law louse this prodtllt)n 4annerindonsistent PRODUCTS, INC. reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by other with Its'labeling. s` 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE approved stale and local procedures. CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE, ILLINOIS 60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container Wrap containers in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash for MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—Triple Permeih,,n/li Application Rates Fl.oz.Blornist•4.12 rinse or equivalent.Then offer for recycling or reconditioning.or puncture and pounds/acre Ft.oz./Min. per sere E.P.A. EST.No.83291 L01 dispose of in a sanitary landfill.or by other procedures approved by slate and local $MPH IOMPH 15MPH E.P A. Reg No.8329-34 aulhorities.Plastic Containers—Triple rinse orequivalent Then offer for recycling 0 00710 021 9.0 180 270 30 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 0 003510 0105 4.5 90 13.5 15 NET CONTENTS incineration,or if allowed by stale and local authorities.by burning II burned.stay 0 0017510 00525 2 25 4 5 675 075 out of smoke Then dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved state and Do not appiv this product within 100 leer (30 meters) of lakes and streams local procedures. RICMIST 4.12 ULV is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.L.V) LOT NO. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC 1-800-535-5063 no•uhermal aerosol 1C01d log)to control adult mosquitoes in residential and recrea• NOTICE Seiler makes no warranty,expressed or implied concern• mnal;,!ra,,where these insects area problem.For best results treat when mosquitoes ing the use of this product other than indicated on the label.Buyer ,tin mnsl active and weather conditions are conducive to keeping the lag close to the • • gmur,d c g cool temperatures and wind speed not greater than 1D mph Application assumes all risk of use and/or handling o1 this material when use • ilu,nu the cool hours of the night or early morning is usually preferable Repeat and/or handling IS contrary to label inslructioas. • • 11 I*rdtmrni it,Herded Cmisull the previous:hart for application rates • %it B10MIST" ApplicationFor Only Officials and Trained Personnel of Mosquito Abatement Districts and Other MosquitoPrograms. Quick Odor, CLARKE Recreational Areas. Also For Use Against Biting and Non-Biting Midges and Blackflies. Precautionary Statements U.L.V. Nonthermsl Aerosol (Cold Fog) Application:To control Mosquitoes. HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Midges and Blackflies,apply BIOMIST• 4.12 ULV using any standard U.I.N.ground DOMESTIC ANIMALS AC IVE I n REDIE nox hen I)metn 11�1 cis. applicator capable of producing a nonthermal aerosol spray with droplets ranging in YP Y Y size from 5 to 30 microns and a mass median diameter(MMO)of 10 to 20 microns Apply CAUTION t(ans-3-(2.2-dichloretheny!)-2.2-dimethyl- the product undiluted at a flow rate of 4.5 to 18.00 fluid ounces per minute at an average Hxmlul it swallowed of absorbed tluough Skin.Avoid contact with skin,eyes a clothing May cyclopropanecarboxylate............... ... 4,ODo wifw vehicle speed of 10 mph.If a different vehicle speed is used,adjust rate accordingly Technical Piperonyl Butoxide ................ 12.00 s (see previous chart).These rates are equivalent to.0017 to 007 pounds of Permethrin cause comact sensili2ation following repeated contact with skin in susceptible individuals.Wash •"•INERT INGREDIENTS.................... 84.0016 and.005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre-Vary flow rate according to thcrouyhly alter handling.Avoid breathing of mist.0o not contaminate food or Teed products. --c — vegetation density and mosquito population.Use higher flow rate in heavy vegetation STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates. 100.00,>w/w or when populations are hign An accurate flow meter must be used to ensure the If Swallowed Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately Gastric lavage is Contains 0.3 pounds of Pe(methrin and 0.9 pounds Proper flow rate.For proper application,mount the log applicator so that the nozzle is incicated it material was taken infernally,DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.Vomiting may of Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon at least 4 i feet above ground lev rid directed out the back of the venicle Failure to cause asr.itatinn preumoma ollow the above dire y It in reduced effectiveness Aerial applications riot u Inhaled Remove victim to fresh art Apply artificial respiration I equipmentcapableofproducingdropletswithcial respiration i1 indicated CAUTION an � to sd le &vpth n ore than 2.5°.exceeeing 100microns.Flow rate If()it Sion Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and and ' wid ho 3bas $chrgvie3.011uid ounces ofBIOMIST- 4.12 ULV Willer KEEP OUT OF REACH `> per a 'pit ade when 1N,, fs'leis than 10 MPH Do not apply directly to It%i F y es Flush eves w-Ih oleniv of water Get medical attention it irritation persists. °a,W. kes Idea t , ,•, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF CHILDREN,;, t° �FL. tonoiyby aircraft except in emergency situaUoisandwiththe °) :# . nYl►t 6v ( Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Do not apply direct SEE SIDE PAN L FOR ADDITION ly to water,to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the f3 iECAUTI0I� RY. A7EMENT�., �} ,+ +' STORAGE & DISPOSAL mean high water mark.Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas.Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in, r s.a• Do not contaminate water,food or feed by storage or disposal. neighboring areas.Do not allow spray treatmerd to drift on pastureland,croplant k "r'> fig;`r-_ �e PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES:Store upright at romn poultry ranges or water supplies.Do not contaminate water when dlsposkjp:otequlp+;, * Ji" ;°' . �trw* ° temperature.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.III case of spill or leakage. ment washwaters. t• * k 4�� z + `� s- `,� soak up with an absorbent material such as sand.sawdust.earth.fuller s earth, PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZ ►IRDS >x�, �" 1ur`I+NUFACTURED BY etc.Dispose of with chemical waste. Do not use or store near teat ur open flame.Flashpbint mininidmi of 170 F-s ins. ;� 4 PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be ;� k y� } r* disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. DIRECTIONS FOR A)SE, , CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL I I is a violation of Federal Law to use this prrSdt*Jr tirmanne►lfr2onsistent CONTAINER DISPOSAL:Triple rinse for equivarentl then Wier lOr recycling or with Its'labeling. bt-_. ;y,,; PRODUCTS, INC. reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other ` Y :•, 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE approved state and local procedures. CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE, ILLINOIS60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container Wrap for MOSQUITO CONTROL containers in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—Triple Perme1hrin/P90 Application Rates Fl.OR.9lomisl 4.12 rinse or equivalent.Then offer for recycling or reconditioning.or puncture and pounds/acre Fl.oz./Min. per acre E.P.A. EST.No.8329IL01 disposeofina sanitary landfill.orby other procedures approved bysiateandlocal 5MPH 10 MPH 15MPH E P.A. Reg No.8329-34 authorities.Plastic Containers—Triple rinse orequivalenl.Then offer for recycling 0007i0021 9.0 180 270 30 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by 0 0035/0 0105 4.5 TO 135 15 NET CONTENTS incineration.or i1 allowed by stale and local authorities.by burning It burned.stay 0.00175r0 00525 2,25 45 6.75 0,75 out of smoke.Then dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved state and Do not apply this product within 100 leel (30 meters) of lakes and streams, local procedures. RIOMIST• 4.12 ULV is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.L V) LOT NO. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC t-BW-535-5053 no-illneimal aerosol icold tog)to control adult mosquitoes in residential and recrea• NOTICE Seiler makes no warranty.expressed or implied Concern- ark! where these inseclsare aproblem.For best results treat when mosquitoes trig the use of this product other than indicated on the label Buyer are most active and weather conditions are conducive to keeping the fog close to the assumes all risk al use and/or handnn of this material when use ground.e q cool temperatures and wind speed not greater than 10 mph Application g du,nu the cool houis of the night or early morning is usually preferable Repeat and/or handling is contrary to label instructions. _ s r, 1•.t,timerd as needed Consult the previous hart for application rates. - • e PECEIVEI) qq 2 4 2005 INTERFUND TRANSFER CITY OF RENTON STEMS C Transfer Number: Date: General Descri tion: 4 � Department To Be Charged (Transfer Out-From) f'f►3l hl Description Account Number WO/Function Amount ,11v by mMf pfu ,zoo5'�afi `M,00o600,01y,5%60.00n. (05oao oo,00 Department Authorization: Department To Be Credited (Transfer In - To) r ,6 ,0�j Description Account Number WO/Function—T Amount r 00 S�W �, tx� Distribution: White: Finance Department Yellow: Department to be Charged Pink: Department to be Credited INTERFUND TRANSFER Transfer Number: Date: r� L General Descri tion: Department To Be Charged (Transfer Out-From) Description Account Number WO/Function Amount du�j,ih,, b: ,,,,t Pq -,rt ,2���;=.1ctw `t�l-L'Ct��OQti� ,5I��7.�`1Cj3'i,�"' '�6" 65-0,;10 oo.00 Department Authorization: Department To Be Credited (Transfer In - To) Description Account Number WO/Function Amount Distribution: White: Finanoe Department Yellow: Department to be Charged Pink: Department to be Credited SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWI City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE„ To evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposal and to identify methods to reduce those impacts. During this review process environmental values are considered as well as technical and economic considerations. FREE CONSULTATION MEETING: Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should informally discuss the proposed development with the Development Services Division. The Development Services Division will provide assistance and detailed information on the City's requirements and standards. Applicants may also take this opportunity to request the waiver of the City's typical application submittal requirements which may not be applicable to the specific proposal. For further information on this meeting, see the instruction sheet entitled "Submittal Requirements: Pre-Application." APPLICATION SCREENING: Applicants are encouraged to bring in one copy of the application package for informal review by staff, prior to making the requested number of copies, colored drawings, or photo reductions. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for application screening. COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRED: In order to accept your application, each of the numbered items must be submitted at the same time. If you have received a prior written waiver of a submittal item(s) during a pre-application meeting, please provide the waiver form in lieu of any submittal item not provided. All plans and attachments must be folded to a size not exceeding 8'/2 by 11 inches. APPLICATION TIMES: Applications should be submitted to Development Services staff at the 6th floor counter of Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. An appointment to submit your application is not necessary. Due to the screening time required, applications delivered by messenger cannot be accepted. All Plans and Attachments must be folded to 8'/2" by 11" APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1. Pre-Application Meeting Summary: If the application was reviewed at a "pre-application meeting", please provide 5 copies of the written summary provided to you. 2. [�] Land Use Permit Master Application Form: Please provide the original plus 11 copies of the COMPLETED City of Renton Development Services Division's Master Application form. Application must have notarized signatures of ALL current property owners. If the property owner is a corporation, the representative must attach proof of signing authority. Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 1 3. / Environmental Checklist: Please provide 12 copies of the Environmental Checklist. Please ensure you have signed the checklist and that all questions on the checklist have been filled in before making copies. If a particular question on the checklist does not apply, fill in the space with "Not Applicable". 4. ❑ Project Narrative: Please provide 12 copies of a clear and concise description of the proposed project, including the following: • Project name, size and location of site • Land use permits required for proposed project • Zoning designation of the site and adjacent properties • Current use of the site and any existing improvements • Special site features (i.e. wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes) • Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions • Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development • For plats indicate the proposed number, density and range of sizes of the new lots • Access • Proposed off-site improvements (i.e. installation of sidewalks, fire hydrants, sewer main, etc.) • Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed project • Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is proposed • Number, type and size of any trees to be removed • Explanation of any land to be dedicated to the City • Proposed number, size or range of sizes of the new lots and density(if applicable) • Any proposed job shacks, sales trailers, and/or model homes • Any proposed modifications being requested For projects located within 200-feet of Black River, Cedar River, Springbrook Creek, May Creek and Lake Washington please include the following additional information: • Distance from closest area of work to the ordinary high water mark of the proposed project site • Nature of the existing shoreline • The approximate location of and number of residential units, existing and potential, that will have an obstructed view in the event the proposed project exceeds a height of 35-feet above the average grade level 5. ❑ Construction Mitigation Description: Please provide 5 copies of a written narrative addressing each of the following: • Proposed construction dates (begin and end dates) • Hours and days of operation • Proposed hauling/transportation routes • Measures to be implemented to minimize dust, traffic and transportation impacts, erosion, mud, noise, and other noxious characteristics • Any special hours proposed for construction or hauling (i.e. weekends, late nights) • Preliminary traffic control plan If your project requires the use of cranes, please contact the City's Airport Manager at(425)430- 7471 to determine whether Federal Aviation Administration notification will be required. vj 6. List of Surrounding Property Owners: Please submit 2 copies of a signed and notarized City of Renton Development Services Division "List of Surrounding Property Owners"form. This form must list all current property owners and their mailing addresses and King County Assessor's account numbers within 300-feet of the boundaries of the subject site as obtained from a Title Company or the King County Assessor's Office. The list shall include a notarized statement Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 2 signed by the applicant or owner attesting the ownership information provided is accurate and current, typically no older than 30 days unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 7. ❑ Mailing Labels: Please submit 2 sets of self-adhesive mailing labels including the name, mailing address, and King County Assessor's account numbers for all property owners within 300-feet of the boundaries of the subject site. You do not need to provide envelopes, metered postage or stamps. The Development Services Division will provide these items, although the applicant pays postage for one set of mailing labels. 8. ❑ Fees: The application must be accompanied by the required application fee (see Fee Schedule) and for most applications first class postage rate per mailing label. Please DO NOT provide metered postage or stamps. Land use fees are calculated by charging the full amount for the most expensive land use permit needed and half-price for each additional land use permit. Please call (425)430-7294 to verify the exact amount required. Checks should be made out to the City of Renton and can not be accepted for over the total fee amount. 9. ❑ Neighborhood Detail Map: Please provide 12 copies of a map drawn at a scale of 1"= 100'or 1" =200'(or other scale approved by the Development Services Division)to be used to identify the site location on public notices and to review compatibility with surrounding land uses. The map shall identify the subject site with a much darker perimeter line than surrounding properties and include at least two cross streets in all directions showing the location of the subject site relative to property boundaries of surrounding parcels. The map shall also show: the property's lot lines, existing land uses, boundaries of the City of Renton (if applicable), north arrow(oriented to the top of the plan sheet), graphic scale used for the map, and City of Renton (not King County)street names for all streets shown. 10. ❑ Site Plan: Please provide 12 copies of a fully-dimensioned plan sheet drawn at a scale of 1"=20' (or other scale approved by the Development Services Division). We prefer the site plan be drawn on one sheet of paper unless the size of the site requires several plan sheets be used. If you are using more than a single plan sheet, please indicate connecting points on each sheet. The Site Plan should show the following: • Name of proposed project • Date, scale, and north arrow(oriented to the top of the paper/plan sheet) • Drawing of the subject property with all property lines dimensioned and names of adjacent streets • Widths of all adjacent streets and alleys • Location of all existing public improvements including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire hydrants, utility poles, etc., along the full property frontage • Location and dimensions of existing and proposed: 1. structures 2. parking, off-street loading space, curb cuts and aisle ways 3. fencing and retaining walls 4. free-standing signs and lighting fixtures 5. refuse and recycling areas 6. utility junction boxes and public utility transformers 7. storage areas and job shacks/sales trailers/model homes • Location and dimensions of all easements referenced in the title report with the recording number and type of easement(e.g. access, sewer, etc.) indicated • Location and dimensions of natural features such as streams, lakes, required buffer areas, open spaces, and wetlands • Ordinary high water mark and distance to closest area of work for any project located within 200-feet from a lake or stream Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 3 11. ❑ Topography Map: Please provide 5 copies of a plan showing the site's existing contour lines at five-foot vertical intervals. 12. ❑ Landscape Plan Conceptual: Please provide 5 copies of a fully-dimensioned plan drawn at the same scale as the project site plan (or other scale approved by the Development Services Division), clearly indicating the following: • Date, graphic scale, and north arrow • Location of proposed buildings, parking areas and access, and existing buildings to remain • Names and locations of abutting streets and public improvements, including easements • Existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals or less • Location and size of planting areas • Location and height of proposed berming • Location and elevations for any proposed landscape-related structures such as arbors, gazebos, fencing, etc. • Location, size, spacing and names of existing (to remain)and proposed shrubs, trees, ground covers, and decorative rockery or like landscape improvements in relationship to proposed and existing utilities and structures • For wireless communication facilities, indicate type and locations of existing and new plant materials used to screen facility components and the proposed color(s)for the facility 13. ❑ Tree Cutting/Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan: Please provide 4 copies of a plan, based on finished grade, drawn to scale with the northern property line at the top of the paper if ANY trees or vegetation are to be removed or altered (if no trees or vegetation will be altered, please state so in your project narrative). The plan shall clearly show the following: • All property boundaries and adjacent streets • Location of all areas proposed to be cleared • Types and sizes of vegetation to be removed, altered or retained. This requirement applies only to trees 6" caliper"at chest level" and larger • Future building sites and drip lines of any trees which will overhang/overlap a construction line • Location and dimensions of rights-of-way, utility lines, and easements • Any trees on neighboring properties which are within 25-feet of the subject property and which may be impacted by excavation, grading or other improvements 14. ❑ Architectural Elevations: Please provide 5 copies, for each building and each building face (N,S,E,W), of a 24"x 36" fully-dimensioned architectural elevation plan drawn at a scale of 1/4" _ 1' or 1/8" = 1' (or other size or scale approved by the Development Services Division). The plans must clearly indicate the information required by the "Permits"section of the currently adopted Uniform Building Code and RCW 19.27 (State Building Code Act, Statewide amendments); including, but not limited to the following: • Identify building elevations by street name(when applicable)and orientation i.e. Burnett Ave. (west)elevation • Existing and proposed ground elevations • Existing average grade level underneath proposed structure • Height of existing and proposed structures showing finished roof top elevations based upon site elevations for proposed structures and any existing/abutting structures • Building materials and colors including roof, walls, any wireless communication facilities, and enclosures Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 4 • Fence or retaining wall materials, colors, and architectural design • Architectural design of on-site lighting fixtures • Screening detail showing heights, elevations, and building materials of proposed screening and/or proposed landscaping for refuse/recycling areas • Cross section of roof showing location and height of roof-top equipment(include air conditioners, compressors, etc.)and proposed screening 15. ❑ Floor Plans: Please provide 5 copies of a plan showing general building layout, proposed uses of space, walls, exits and proposed locations of kitchens, baths, and floor drains, with sufficient detail for City staff to determine if an oil/water separator or grease interceptor is required and to determine the sizing of a side sewer. 16. ❑ Wetlands Report/Delineation: Please provide 12 copies of the map and 5 copies of the report if ANY wetlands are located on the subject property or within 100 feet of the subject property. The wetland report/delineation must include the following: • A description of the project and maps at a scale no smaller than 1" = 200' showing the entire parcel of land owned by the applicant and the wetland boundary surveyed by a qualified wetlands ecologist pursuant to RMC 4-3-050M3 • A description of the vegetative cover of the wetland and adjacent area including identification of the dominant plant and animal species • A site plan for the proposed activity at a scale no smaller than 1" =200' showing the location, width, depth and length of all existing and proposed structures, roads, stormwater management facilities, sewage treatment and installations within the wetland and its buffer • The exact locations and specifications for all activities associated with site development including the type, extent and method of operations • Elevations of the site and adjacent lands within the wetland and its buffer at contour intervals of no greater than five feet or at a contour interval appropriate to the site topography and acceptable to the City • Top view and typical cross-section views of the wetland and its buffer to scale • The purposes of the project and, if a variance is being requested, an explanation of why the proposed activity cannot be located at another site • If wetland mitigation is proposed, a mitigation plan which includes baseline information, environmental goals and objectives, performance standards, construction plans, a monitoring program and a contingency plan. For more information regarding the mitigation plan consult RMC 4-8-12OD23 • Such other information as may be needed by the City, including but not limited to, an assessment of wetland functional characteristics, including a discussion of the methodology used; a study of hazards if present on site, the effect of any protective measures that might be taken to reduce such hazards; and any other information deemed necessary to verify code compliance 17. ❑ Flood Hazard Data: Please provide 12 copies of a scaled plan showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, and drainage facilities. Also indicate the following: • Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor(including basement)of all structures • Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed • Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect the floodproofing methods criteria in RMC 4-3-050 have been met • Description of the extent to which a watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 5 - Nip 18. ❑ Habitat Data Report: If the project site contains or abuts a critical habitat per RMC 4-3-050135b, please provide 12 copies of a report including the following: Site Plan indicating: • The vegetative cover types reflecting the general boundaries of the different plant communities on the site • The exact locations and specifications for all activities associated with site development including the type, extent and method of operations • Top view and typical cross-section views of critical habitat/wildlife habitat to scale • The results of searches of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife's Natural Heritage and Non-Game Data System databases • The results of searches of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species database Narrative Report indicating: • The layers, diversity and variety of habitat found on the site • The location of any migration or movement corridors • The species typically associated with the cover types, including an identification of any critical wildlife species that might be expected to be found • Identification of any areas that have been previously disturbed or degraded by human activity or natural processes • A summary of existing habitat functions and values, utilizing a habitat evaluation procedure or methodology approved by the City • A summary of proposed habitat alterations and impacts and proposed habitat management program. Potential impacts may include but are not limited to clearing of vegetation, fragmentation of wildlife habitat, expected decrease in species diversity or quantity, changes in water quality, increases in human intrusion, and ,1 impacts on wetlands or water resources 19. ❑ Utilities Plan, Generalized (sewer,water, stormwater,transportation improvements): Please provide 5 copies of a plan drawn on 22"x 34" plan sheets using a graphic scale of 1" _ 40'(or other size or scale approved by the Development Services Division)clearly showing all existing (to remain) and proposed public or private improvements to be dedicated or sold to the public including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire hydrants, utility poles, free-standing lighting fixtures, utility junction boxes, public utility transformers, etc., along the full property frontage. The finished floor elevations for each floor of proposed and existing (to remain)structures shall also be shown. 20. ❑ Drainage Control Plan: Please provide 5 copies of a plan drawn to scale and stamped by a Washington State licensed professional engineer and complying with the requirements of Renton Municipal Code, Section 4-6-030 and the King County Surface Water Management Design I�\ Manual, 1990 edition, as adopted by the City of Renton. 21. ❑ Drainage Report: Please provide 4 copies of a report complying with the requirements of the City of Renton Drafting Standards, Section 4-6-030 of the City of Renton Municipal Code and the King County Surface Water Management Design Manual (KCSWDM), 1990 edition, as adopted by the City of Renton. The report must contain the following: • The stamp and signature of a Washington State licensed professional engineer • Complete Technical Information Report(TIR)Worksheet • A description of the existing and proposed on-site drainage features and construction required • Core and Special Requirements: Show that Core Requirements 1 —5 Section 1.2 of KCSWDM are addressed • Show that all Special Requirements in Section 1.3 of KCSWDM that are applicable to this project are addressed • Biofiltration swale preliminary and conceptual design calculations (per Section 4.6), Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 6 if for project site sub-basins with more than 5000 square feet of new impervious area subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals • Wet pond sizing preliminary and conceptual design calculations • A Level 1 Off-Site Analysis, as described in Core Requirement#2. (Level 2 or 3 analysis may be requested later if a downstream problem is found or �1r anticipated from review of the initial submittal of the Drainage Report) 22. ❑ Geotechnical Report: Please provide 5 copies of a study prepared and stamped by a State of Washington licensed professional engineer including soils and slope stability analysis, boring and test pit logs, and recommendations on slope setbacks,foundation design, retaining wall Nj� design, material selection, and all other pertinent elements. 23. ❑ Traffic Study: Please provide 5 copies of a report prepared by a State of Washington licensed professional engineer containing the elements and information identified in the City of Renton "Policy Guidelines for Traffic Impact Analysis of New Development" in sufficient detail to define potential problems related to the proposed development and identify the improvements Nl� necessary to accommodate the development in a safe and efficient manner. 24. ❑ Plan Reductions: Please provide one 8 %"x 11" PMT reduction of all required full size plan sheets but not limited to landscape plans, conceptual utility plans, site plan, neighborhood detail map,topography map, tree cutting/land clearing plan, grading plan, and preliminary plat plan (or similar). These reductions are used to prepare public notice posters and to provide the public with information about the project.A PMT reduction is an original white/opaque(Not transparent) photographic reduction. Xerox reductions or plotted reductions cannot be accepted. Please ensure the reduced Neighborhood Detail Map is legible and will display enough cross streets to easily identify the project location when cropped to fit in a 4"by 6"public notice space. Once the PMT reductions have been made, please provide one 8'/2"x IV photocopy of each PMT sheet. Royal Reprographics (425)-251-8230 and Reprographics NW/Ford Graphics (206)-624- 2040, (425)883-1110, (253)383-6363 provide this service. 25. Colored Maps for Display(DO NOT MOUNT ON FOAM-CORE OR OTHER BACKING): Please color 1 copy of each of the following full size plan sheets (24"x 36")or other size approved by the Development Services Division)with a 1/4"or larger felt tip marker for use in presenting the project to the Environmental Review Committee and at any required public hearing: • Neighborhood Detail Map • Site Plan • Landscaping Plan • Elevations The following colors are required: Red-North Arrow, outer property boundary. Proposed new lot lines (dashed). Do not color existing lot lines which are to be eliminated or relocated. Blue-Street names identified with lettering of at least 1" in height. Street names must be legible at a distance of 15-ft. Brown-Existing buildings (Please do not color buildings which will be demolished or removed) Yellow-Proposed buildings Light Green-Landscaped areas Dark Green-Areas of undisturbed vegetation Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 7 All Plans and Attachments must be folded to 81/2" by 11" REVIEW PROCESS: Once a complete land use application package has been accepted for initial review, the Development Services Division will post three notices of the pending application at or near the subject site and mail notices to property owners within 300 feet of the project site. The proposal will be routed to other City departments and other jurisdictions or agencies who may have an interest in the application. The reviewers have two weeks to return their comments to the Development Services Division. Within approximately two weeks, the Development Services Division will prepare a report regarding the proposal's compliance with applicable codes and the City's review criteria. The proposal will then be presented to the City's Environmental Review Committee. The Environmental Review Committee is comprised of the Administrator of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department, the Administrator of Community Services, and the Fire Chief. The Committee is responsible for determining whether the proposal will result in significant adverse environmental impacts. To do this, the committee will consider such issues as environmental health hazards, wetlands, groundwater, energy and natural resources and will then issue its decision (Environmental Threshold Determination). The Environmental Review Committee will either issue a: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)-Make a determination the proposal will have no significant negative environmental impacts or; • Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (DNS-M)-Make a determination the proposal, if modified, would have no significant negative environmental impacts or; • Determination of Significance (DS)-Make a determination the proposal will have significant adverse environmental impacts and require the applicant to submit an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by a qualified consultant Once the Environmental Review Committee has issued its Environmental Threshold Determination (provided an EIS is not required), a public notice of the Determination is printed in the South County Journal and three notices are posted at or near the site. A 14-day appeal period commences following the publication date. At the discretion of the City, a separate and additional 15-day comment period may be added prior to the 14-day appeal period. APPEAL AND RECONSIDERATION PROCESS FOR DECISIONS: Any person, including the applicant, aggrieved by the threshold determination, may make a written application for reconsideration to the Environmental Review Committee within 14 calendar days of the date of the decision. After review of the request, the Environmental Review Committee may take whatever action is deemed proper. The Environmental Review Committee decision on the reconsideration request will be mailed to all parties of record within 10 days from the date the request was filed. If any party is still not satisfied after a reconsideration decision has been issued, an appeal may be submitted within 14 days to the Hearing Examiner. An appeal may be filed without requesting reconsideration by the Reviewing Official first, however, it must be filed within 14 days of the date when the original decision was issued. See Renton Municipal Code, Section 4-8-110 for further information on the appeal process and time frames. Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 8 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS: In the City of Renton, a Building Permit must be obtained to build buildings and structures. A Construction Permit must be obtained to install utility lines, transportation improvements and undertake work in City right-of-ways. Building and Construction Permits are separate permits. Applicants may apply for building and construction permits concurrently with their request for a land use application. However, the applicant should be aware any conditions of land use permit approval may create a need for revisions to other permit applications whereby additional fees may be charged. Refunds of building permit charges are not available. If no appeals or reconsideration requests are filed within 14 days of the effective date of the decision to approve the application, the applicant may obtain building and construction permits. A construction permit for the installation of on-site and off-site utilities will be issued upon the review and approval of civil engineering drawings by the Division's Public Works Section and receipt of all applicable development and permit fees. A building permit will be issued upon the Building Section's approval of building plans and receipt of all applicable fees. DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS: If a developer wishes to defer certain on-site or off-site improvements (i.e. landscaping, curbs and sidewalks), written application with full and complete engineering drawings must be submitted to the Development Services Division. The application should explain the reasons why such delay is necessary. If approval is granted, security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, set-aside fund, assignment of funds, certified check or other type of security acceptable to the City shall be furnished to the City in an amount equal to a minimum of 150% of the estimated cost of the required improvements. Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envrev.doc 9 City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MAST-ER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): COMPANY(if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: CITY: ZIP: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER EXISTING ZONING: CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NAME: SITE AREA (in square feet): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED COMPANY(if applicable): FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): ADDRESS: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): CITY: ZIP: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS(if applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS(if applicable): Q:\WEB\P W\DEV SERV\Forms\Planning\masterapp.doc08/29/03 PROJECT INFORMATION continued NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS(if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF BUILDINGS(if applicable): ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE(if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO BUILDINGS(if applicable): ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq.ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq.ft. NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS(if ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq.ft. applicable): ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq.ft. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE ❑ WETLANDS sq.ft. NEW PROJECT(if applicable): LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION _, TOWNSHIP , RANGE_, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) , declare that I am (please check one) _the current owner of the property involved in this application or the authorized representative to act for a corporation(please attach proof of authorization)and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. (Signature of Owner/Representative) Notary Public in and for the State of Washington (Signature of Owner/Representative) Notary(Print) My appointment expires: Q:\W EB\P W\DEV SERV\Forms\Planning\masterapp.doc08/29/03 EDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION CHECKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done)and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer,"and "affected geographic area," respectively. Q:\WEB\P W\DEV SERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc08/29/03 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2. Name of applicant: 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 4. Date checklist prepared: 5. Agency requesting checklist: 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 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. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Fomis\Planning\envchlst.doc 2 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. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope?) 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 prime farmland. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 3 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 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. 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. 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. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? if so, note location on the site plan. 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. Q:\WEB\P W\DEV SERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 4 b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve. C. Water Runoff(including storm water): 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. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle 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 wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 5 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. 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: 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 6 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? 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. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. C. Describe any structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 7 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 8 C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\envchlst.doc 9 d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. 16. UTILITIES 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. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: Name Printed: Date: Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Plarming\envchlst.doc 10 LIST OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300-FEET OF THE SUBJECT SITE City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PROJECT NAME: APPLICATION NO: The following is a list of property owners within 300 feet of the subject site. The Development Services Division will notify these individuals of the proposed development. NAME ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER Q:\WEB\P W\DEV SERV\Forms\Planning\owners.doc08/29/03 (Attach additional sheets, if necessary) NAME ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER Applicant Certification hereby certify that the above list(s)of adjacent property (Print Name) owners and their addresses were obtained from: Title Company Records King County Assessors Records Signed Date (Applicant) NOTARY ATTESTED: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington, residing at on the day of 20 Signed (Notary Public) ****For City of Renton Use**** CERTIFICATION OF MAILING hereby certify that notices of the proposed application were mailed to (City Employee) each listed property owner on Signed Date: NOTARY ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing at on the day of 120 Signed Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Fom-is\Planning\owners.doc 2 LAND USE PERMIT FEES City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 APPLICATION TYPE: FEE AMOUNT: Annexation Expense for postage Appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision, Administrative Decision, or $75.00 Environmental Decision Binding Site plan Approval $1,000.00 -Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,000.00 Conditional Use Permit: Hearing Examiner Review $2,000.00 Administrative Review $1,000.00 Environmental Impact Statement/Draft and Final 100% of costs of coordination, review and appeals Environmental Checklist: Less than $100,000 project value $400.00 $100,000 or more project value $1,000.00 Environmental Review/sensitive lands or lands covered by water, except minor residential additions or modifications $1,000.00 Fence Permit special $100.00 Grading and Filling Permits $2,000.00 Lot Line Adjustment $450.00 Mobile Home Park: Tentative $500.00 Preliminary $2,000.00 Final $1,000.00 Plats: Short Plat $1000.00 Preliminary Plat $2,000.00 Final Plat $1,000.00 Planned Unit Development: Tentative $500.00 Preliminary $2,000.00 Final $1 ,000.00 Rebuild Approval Permit: Hearing Examiner Review $500.00 Administrative Review $250.00 Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\landusefee.doc 07/15/03 r APPLICATION TYPE: FEE AMOUNT: Rebuild Approval Permit: Hearing Examiner Review $500.00 Administrative Review $250.00 Rezones: Less than 10 acres $2,000.00 10 to 20 acres $3,000.00 More than 20 acres $4,000.00 Routine Vegetation Management Permit $75.00 Shoreline Permits: Shoreline Permit Exemption No charge Shoreline Substantial Development Permit $1,000.00 Site Plan Approval: Hearing Examiner Review $2,000.00 Administrative Review $1,000.00 Special Permit $2,000.00 Temporary Permit $100.00 Temporary Permit Sign Deposit (refundable) $25.00 Variance Administrative $100.00 Board of Adjustment or Hearing Examiner $500.00 Waiver $100.00 JOINT LAND USE APPLICATIONS: For joint land use applications, applicant shall pay full price for the most expensive (major) application and half-price for related applications. EXTRA FEES: Whenever any application is to be handled under the terms of any portion of the City's land use codes, adopted codes, or the Uniform Building Code, and that application is so large, complicated or technically complex that it cannot be handled with existing city staff, then an additional fee can be charged which is equivalent to the extra costs incurred by the City of Renton. Such fees shall be charged only to the extent incurred beyond that normally incurred for processing an application. When the application or development plans are modified so as to require additional review by the City beyond the review normally required for like projects, at the discretion of the Development Services Director, an additional fee may be charged at $75.00 per hour. Any questions regarding land use fees should be directed to the Development Services Division, 6th floor customer service counter, at (425) 430-7294. ---- 0 t�vtw 4v,., Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\landusefee.doc 07/15/03 t , PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)l Buffers required -"may affect"determination or no No buffers-"no effect"or"may,but not likely to determination made to date I I I adversely affect"determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al.,v.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Chinook Chum Chinook Active Ingredient Information Chum (Spring- Steelhead Steelhead Chinook Steelhead (Summer- Sockeye Chinook Chinook (Spring]. - Steelhead run) mn) (Fall-run) Summer run) y m U (� F � linuron Linex,Lorox 01 malathion(crop) several z ,. ,,. F „ �•'� 5 „ malathion(non-crops several .,,,, .„ �,,. W' .- methamido hos Monitor methidathion Supracide ��•. � Vj .- ' �r i methom I Lannate }`,„ s Penncap-M, methyl parathion Declare metolachlor Dual,Bicep ,� s `6;�•a d'. , metribuzin Axion,Sencor Hydram,Molinate, molinate Ordram t" paled Dibrom ;, vita,Predict, norflurazon Solicam,Zonal oryzalin Surflan oxyfluorfen Goal Cyclone, ara uat dichloride Gramoxone ebulate Tillam endimethalin Prowl horate Thimet h �,:�•, hosmet Imidan aparo, prometryn Prometryne N, '. . ro ar ite Omite,Comite simazine Princep,Simazine tebuthiuron Spike terbacil Sinbar thiobencarb Saturn,Bolero thiodicarb Larvin Garton 4, ME i *,. a �' -'"r triclo rB EE Crossbow ,; ar on 3A, ,triclopyr TEA Redeem y h - trifluralin Treflan,Trilin s Home owner uses make up a large portion of the non-crop malathion use. However,few states track home owner use data and many labels do not specify numeric application rates and/or intervals. The"may effect"determination for non-crop use is based on concern from home owner use. 12/23/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 2 } PESTICIDES SUBJECT TO BUFFER ZONES IN WASHINGTON STATE Pesticide/ESA Effects Determinations Listed by Evolutionary Significant Unit(ESU)' f� ty Buffers required -"may affect"determination or no No buffers-"no effect"or"may,but not likely to determination made to date adversely affect"determination Click on the waterbody name for a specific ESU in the following table to view a detailed map in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format. The maps,produced by NOAA Fisheries,show the ESU geogpraphic boundaries. WSDA has developed county-specific maps to identify salmon-bearing streams within the ESUs and provided a list of exceptions to the buffers required by the final ruling in Washington Toxics Coalition,et al.,v.EPA. The effects determination analysis and supporting documentation for each active ingredient may be viewed at epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/. Evolutionary Significant Units(ESUs) Active Ingredient Information Chinook Chum Chinook Chum (Spring- Steelhead Steelhead Chinook Steelhead (Summer- Sockeye Chinook Chinook (Spring/ Steelhead run) un) (Fall-run) Summer. run) 0y m =� � u �c a' Ct� Quo Inline,Telone, ri- 1,3-dichloro ro ene Cal,Tri-Form Amine 4 2,4-D' Curtail ace hate Orthene alachlor Lasso atrazine Aatrex,Atrazine azin hos-meth I Guthion ." F z bensulide Prefer bentazon Basagran bromox nil Buctril ` e ca tan Captain ' carbaryl Sevin carbofuran Furadan °? chlorothalonil Bravo,Daconil chlorpyrifos Dursban,Lorsban �;,x„:,,; „ ;„ ,,., ,,• ,, couma hos Co-Ral,Prozap diazinon several dicamba Banvel dichlobenil Casoron diflubenzuron Dimilin dimethoate Digon,Dimate i disulfoton Di-Syston diuron(crop)' Direx,Karmex diuron(non-crop)" Direx,Karmex ethoprop Mocap SEEN fenami hos Nemacur fenbutatin-oxide Vendex .• , i rodione Rovral Iindane Lindane t An Evolutionarily Significant Unit or"ESU"is a distinctive group of Pacific salmon or steelhead. ' No effect"determination based on crop use of 2,4-D. When used to control aquatic weeds,2,4-D"may effect" all ESUs. 7 Only high application rate crops with use during the winter or late winter seasons(peaches,filberts and walnuts)exceed levels of concern. Diuron use on other crops Will have no effect on listed salmon and steelhead. °There is believed to be a large amount of diuron use on rights-of-way and other non-crop sites in Washington. The"may effect"determination is based on the high label application rates,the potential direct and indirect effects of diuron at high rates,and the uncertainty of exposure. 12/23/04 WSDA Endangered Species Program Page 1 CITY OF RENTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MASTER APPLICATION OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION(cunt.) Note: If there is more than on legal owner,please attach an additional notarized EXISTING LAND USES Master application to each owner. ( ) NAME: CITY OF RENTON Single family residence, open space, vacant land. PROPOSED LAND USE(S): ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way N/A City: Renton, WA zlh: 98055 EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Residential Rural, Residential Single family. I'LEPI-IONE NUMBER: 425-430-7247 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: CONTACT PERSON/APPLICANT N/A EXISTING ZONING: NAME: Allen Quynn R-1 Residential, R-8 Residential. ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way PROPOSED ZONING: N/A city: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 SITE AREA(SQ. FT.OR ACREAGE): The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-7247 of the approximately 65-acre Panther Creek Wetland PROJECT INFORMATION complex. PROJECT VALUE: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: N/A Mosquito Abatement Program IS THE SITE LOCATED IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA? PROPERTY/PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION: No. See legal description of property IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA? KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER: Yes. The site or portions of the site have been classified See attached"Property Identification Listing" as within or containing these sensitive areas: wildlife habitat, landslide hazard, erosion hazard, etc. 1-I:\DI VISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOGS\2000-044.doc\tb J LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach separate sheet if needed) The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR- 167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The entire project is within the Southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half(1/2)of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES Check all application types that apply -- City staff will determine fees. _ANNEXATION $ SUBDIVISION _REZONE $ SPECIAL PERMIT $ _LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $ —TEMPORARY PERMIT $ _SHORT PLAT $ _CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $ _TENTATIVE PLAT $ _SITE PLAN APPROVAL $ _PRELIMINARY PLAT $ _GRADE& FILL PERMIT $ _FINAL PLAT $ (No. Cu. Yds: ) _VARIANCE $ (from Section: ) $ PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT $ _WAIVER $ _PRELIMINARY _ROUTINE VEGETATION _FINAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT $ _BINDING SITE PLAN MOBILE HOME PARKS $ SHORELINE REVIEWS: _SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT $ _CONDITIONAL USE $ _VARIANCE $ EXEMPTION $ X ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW $ 400.00 REVISION AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I,(Print Name)Allen QuVnn,declare that I am(please check one) _the owner of the property involved in this application,X the authorized representative to act For the property owner(please attach proof of authorization),and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that NJ signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/4ar,44@k free and voluntary�, jhwges and purposes mentioned in the instrument. ��� FER Allen QuynnP, �ss�onF�.Q�'�II (Name of Owner/Repr ntative) Notary Public in and for the State of Wa ngton :Oo N 0T AR y�#• vl Notary(Print) PUBLIC i,►• :- (Signature of O ier/ resentative) My appointment expires: 5�d/ I a OQ�_ �9�'•• Y 9 ��� (THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF.) City File Number: ECF SA R SHPL CU LLA PP FP TP SP RVMP V AAD W FPUD SM SME MHP BSP A CPA TOTAL FEES: $ TOTAL POSTAGE PROVIDED:$ H:\DIVISION.S\UTI LITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049.doc\tb Property Identification Listing(PID) 7222000511 3340401195 3340401075 3340401065 3340401020 3340401010 3340401160 3340401165 3340401170 3340401180 3340401185 3340401190 3340401151 3340401150 3340401145 3340401140 3340401132 3340401131 3340401130 3340401120 3340401115 3340401110 1923059016 7222000410 3340400995 3340401076 8860500050 8860500060 8860500070 8860500080 8860500090 8860500100 8860500110 8860500120 8860500130 8860500140 8860500150 8860500160 8860500170 8860500180 8860500190 8860500200 8860500210 8860500220 8860500280 8860500290 8860500300 8860500310 8860500350 8860500360 3023059076 8557000170 8557000180 8557000190 8557000200 8557000210 Property Identification Listing(PID) 8557000220 8557000230 8557000240 8557000250 3023059050 3023059025 8557000300 8557000290 8557000280 8557000270 8557000260 3023059107 3023059106 3023059105 3023059003 3023059002 3023059019 3023059018 3023059081 3023059075 3023059119 3023059116 3023059115 3023059114 3023059012 3023059068 3023059062 9899200040 9899200030 9899200020 9899200010 5070000080 5070000070 5070000060 5070000050 5070000040 5070000030 5070000020 5070000010 3023059027 3023059026 3023059063 3023059016 3023059004 3023059036 3023059121 3023059122 3023059123 The project may only be conducted on City property and on those privately owned parcels listed above for which authorization has been received from the property owner or owner's legal representative. INTERFUND TRANSFER Transfer Number. Date: General Description: Department To Be Charged (Transfer Out- From) P�a� ttJ Description Account Number WO/Function Amount v5 fib M� Pru ° `f H 0 G�•(/l2.5 GU•G(I38L5 SO ago 51 0 DO.00 Department Authorization: Department To Be Credited (Transfer In - To) Description Account Number WO/Function Amount D►stribatiow. White: Finance Department Yellow: Department to be Charged Pink: Department to be Credited FILED FOR RECORD BY VWAR,RENA KELLOGG, P.S. ."ATTORNEYSAT LAW-100 S.2nd St. FLOODWAY EASEMENT a P.O. Box 626; Benton,WA 98057 w COMES.:NOW Grantor, JANICE M. NOBLE, and grants to Grantee, the City of Rentoi.n; foe sum..,pf Ten Dollars {$1�.U0} and other good and valuable consideration an x M easement across,t5e following described real property: See Attachtiient A hereto whieh is..Wcorporated herein as if fully set forth m for the puirpase of•the pass&ge of,.sq ace waters and floodwaters and temporary storage of surface waters:•.and floodwtiters:thereon. g N DATED THIS O day of '...:�,.� �:"G , t995. .. g rr�l JA ICE::M.NOW 1P, w4 STATE.;OF V,.�' SHINGTON ) COUNTY.:& G } ss SIN } 1 certify that,I'kno*-...or have satisfactory evidence that Janice`M%- Noble signed this i4trument and.ac9n:owledged it to be her free and voluntary act for th'L-,u.s'es and purposes mentioned in tfie Ynstriiment. DATED this 1995. ilotaiy r.bblic in a or the state of Washington Notary;'' L'66Lil':'9. .•...L���,'re"L--- M ••..appointment:-exp,;iresi: Y� 5 ' City14:20:as. E145i260 i%/fir-6/9 3.90 FLOODWAY EASEMENT-Page 1 of 1 ±` Exhibit A Legal Description Project Panther Creek Wetlands Floodway Easement M: 30.23-05 Gruitor. Janice M.Noble ' Property rd y' 302305-9025 i Sueet k teraecdow between Talbot Rd S and SE 167 at S 27th Pl. r "fhaiportion ofYho,N 102.36:fed of*.-South 252.36 feet of the East 400.00 feet of the North half of the Southwest quarteuofthe Northeast quaver of S*don 30,Township 23 North,Range 5 East,W.M.in King County,Washington; Togetherw4h the North"102a86 fet�f the Sopth 2k.36 k6d of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter lying:wpaerly of Jvha lying westerly of a lute beginning afa p9ust Qn the ninth pFopaty line 195.78 feet west of the northeast corner of said Parcel; r Thence S 10'48'50*E,34.99 feet; Thence S 24°i6'03"W, 74.10 feet 6 a point on'the south'line,2.lb;�.2 feet westh�the southeast comer of said Parcel. ti;A• 21 196,80 1tifi�I,.,Contains an area. sgnare foet,or 0.4t;''1 acre ,A r N ...• ....... v4 T4 �` i ^,:e OrL,.L rRa�sarr�t.ur•:. CITY OF RENTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MASTER APPLICATION OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION(cont.) Note: If there is more than on legal owner,please attach an additional notarized EXISTING LAND USE(S): Master application to each owner. NAME: CITY OF RENTON Single family residence, open s ace, vacant land. PROPOSED LAND USE(S): ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way N/A EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: City: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 Residential Rural,Residential Single family. TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-7247 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: N/A CONTACT PERSON/APPLICANT EXISTING ZONING: NAME: Allen Quynn R-1 Residential,R-8 Residential. ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way PROPOSED ZONING: N/A City: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 SITE AREA(SQ.FT.OR ACREAGE): The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-43 0-7247 of the approximately 65-acre Panther Creek Wetland PROJECT INFORMATION complex. PROJECT VALUE: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: N/A Mosquito Abatement Program IS THE SITE LOCATED IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA? PROPERTY/PROJECT/ADDRES S(S)/LOCATION: No. See legal description of property IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA? KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER: Yes. The site or portions of the site have been classified See attached"Property Identification Listing" as within or containing these sensitive areas: wildlife habitat, landslide hazard, erosion hazard, etc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach separate sheet if needed) The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR- 167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to I-405 on the north,within the City of Renton, Washington. The entire project is within the Southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half(12)of Section 24, Township 23 North,Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES Check all application types that apply -- City staff will determine fees. _ANNEXATION $ SUBDIVISION —REZONE $ _SPECIAL PERMIT $ _LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $ _TEMPORARY PERMIT $ _SHORT PLAT $ _CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $ _TENTATIVE PLAT $ _SITE PLAN APPROVAL $ _PRELIMINARY PLAT $ _GRADE&FILL PERMIT $ _FINAL PLAT $ (No.Cu.Yds: ) _VARIANCE $ (from Section: ) $ PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT $ _WAIVER $ _PRELIMINARY _ROUTINE VEGETATION _FINAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT $ _BINDING SITE PLAN MOBILE HOME PARKS $ SHORELINE REVIEWS: _SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT $ _CONDITIONAL USE $ _VARIANCE $ _EXEMPTION $ X ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW $ 400.00 REVISION AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I,(Print Name)Allen QuVnn,declare that I am(please check one) _the owner of the property involved in this application,X the authorized representative to act for the property owner(please attach proof of authorization),and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Allen Quynn (Name of Owner/Representative) Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary(Print) (Signature of Owner/Representative) My appointment expires: (THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF.) City File Number: ECF SA R SHPL CU LLA PP FP TP SP RVMP V AAD W FPUD SM SME MHP BSP A CPA TOTAL FEES: $ TOTAL POSTAGE PROVIDED:$ f 0n our Turf News about Pest Solutions for your Home, Business and Landscape Winter 2005 A publication for Customers of Whitworth Pest Solutions,Inc. Vol. 8. No. 3 Unwanted Furry Houseguests by Erik Hodson From the desk of Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. This winter we have seen continued growth over last year in the number of calls regarding rats and mice. It seems Whitworth Pest Solution clients have always looked to us for up-to- that our rodent population in western date scientifically-backed information. Whenever you need information Washington is steadily growing un- for a problem in your home, office or landscape,we have the pest solution checked year after year.There are three for you. major rodent species that affect our cus- tomers the most: the roof rat, Norway This issue contains articles on those pesky critters such as mice, rats rat and house mouse. Each species has and bats that sometimes find their way into your home. There is also an its own set of distinctive behaviors and 'End of Winter'checklist to help you get ready for spring. when attempting to control them,these behaviors must be taken into account. As usual there are money-saving coupons enclosed for some of the Roof rats: They have become the services we recommend at this time of year. Check them out. most common of the three rodents.Roof rats are very adept at climbing and Terry Whitworth jumping, and can even scale walls if conditions are right.They often appear in attics but won't hesitate to go un- derneath a house either. Therefore,they fixes.One common quick fix is to imme- sult with a professional to devise a long- can be a problem virtually anywhere diately put poison bait out everywhere term plan that not only gets rid of them in a house or other structure. (e.g.D-Con®).Rodents that die from bait now,but also helps to keep them out of can die inside crawlspaces or walls and your home in the future. Norway rats:They like to stay closer produce terrible odors for several to the ground and often burrow under- weeks as they decompose. A fly prob- The Whitworth Pest Solutions'long- ground. They're most likely found un- lem can also ensue from maggots that term plan involves: derneath a building. consume the carcass. The idea that ro- dents eat the poison and then leave the Inspection of the structure for Mice: They can be found anywhere house in search of water is false.Besides, access points: Identifying and sealing in a building and they're harder to ex- there are likely water sources in the access points into the home, and elimi- clude than rats because they're so much home they can use anyway. Another nating conditions that rodents prefer to smaller. They can enter openings as quick fix is the retail ultrasonic devices keep invasions from reoccurring. small as 1/4 inch while rats need at least that supposedly repel rodents. These 1/2 inch. have been shown to be mostly ineffec- Setting up snap traps and/or tive and a waste of money. And then glue boards to eliminate the existing in- There are many reasons for the con- there are glue boards. They're cheap, festation in the structure, and making tinual increase in rodent populations easy to place and we at Whitworth oc- weekly visits to remove bodies and re- including urban sprawl, weather fac- casionally use them as one tool out of set the traps. tors, and extensive feeding of wildlife. many in our arsenal. But one major But the simple truth is when you find drawback is that glue boards tend to them in your home,you want them gone catch only juvenile rodents and rarely Applying bait outdoors for pre- tomers who choose our long-term pre now! catch adults.Therefore they can not be - used alone but only as part of an over- vention programs such as our Premium Avoid easy,seemingly quick fixes to all strategy. Although it is tempting to Value service. We'll set up bait in pro- a rodent invasion.Quick fixes can have turn to these quick fixes to alleviate a tective boxes around the exterior of the serious consequences and turn into bad rodent problem, it is far better to con- (Continued on page 2) i i k f Education and Research in the Pest Control Industry End of Winter By Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. Entomologist 'To Do' List When I started my career in pest con- ment fund to grant research funds to • Complete any tree or shrub trol in 1975, technician training oppor- scientists studying pest management pruning before plants leaf out. Es- tunities in Washington State were quite issues.We currently have accumulated pecially remove any dead or dis- limited.State testing and licensing was about $500,000 and fund several eased branches. just starting and no good study mate- projects each year. I serve on the com- rials were available. mittee that selects projects to be funded. • Do final clean-up of shrub Once we award funds to a project, re- beds. From 1976-1978 I served as presi- searchers can often get matching funds dent of the Washington State Pest Con- from other state entities to enhance • Treat beds and bare ground trol Association (WSPCA), a profes- their work. areas with an herbicide to pre- sional nonprofit organization. During vent weed growth. my tenure,I approached our regulatory This year we funded a project to cre- agency, the State Department of Agri- ate a'hands on' workshop for training Treat lawns for moss & culture, and encouraged them to de- pest technicians in recognition and di- cranefly control. velop a study manual.They directed me agnosis of structural pest problems. to Washington State University (WSU) This will help fund building a structure • Inspect the exterior and/or Extension Entomologist, Dr Art on WSU Extension property in crawlspace of your home or any Antonelli who developed educational Puyallup where technicians can see real outbuildings for evidence of wa- materials for the state. Ultimately we pest problems in a structure.We are all ter problems, wood-soil contact, coauthored a study guide for pest con- very excited about this project as it will or rodent access,which may have trol operators.This guide is still the pri- be a big help in technician training. developed during the winter. mary training manual for people seek- ing to take the Washington State exam I am also chairman of the scholar- • Inspect for areas o stand- and get licensed. Since the late 1970s ship committee for Pi Chi Omega,a na- ing water where mosquitoes may licensed pest technicians have been re- tional honorary fraternity for ento- breed this spring. Plan how you quired to attend continuing education mologists in the pest control field. We will deal with them as the West classes to keep their licenses current, provide four or more scholarships an- Nile virus problem develops. thus there has been a big demand for nually for graduate students pursuing education. research and teaching degrees in the scientific field related to pest control. Unwanted (Continued from page 2) Since 1979, 1 have been chairman of Selecting deserving candidates can be education for the WSPCA,and with the difficult. In 2004 we had 15 candidates home to help lower the population of help of pest control industry leaders and from 10 states and Canada for the four rodents outside.This helps to lower the university scientists,we have provided scholarships awarded. Many past re- probability of another rodent invasion numerous educational seminars for cipients of these scholarships are now if new access points develop. The pro- technicians every year. We charge for leaders in education for the pest con- tective boxes keep the bait palatable to the seminars and raise enough funds to trol industry nationwide. the rodents while keeping your pets and bring in high quality speakers from all other non-target animals out. As long over the country. We earn enough ad- The bottom line is that pest control as you remain on the program, the ditional money from these seminars to is much more technical than in the old structure is warranted against rodent provide research grants and scholar- days of the 'exterminator.' These days invasion. ships to researchers and students. pest control technicians must be much better trained and more professional Rodents have the potential to About five years ago, we began than their counterparts in the past. spread several diseases, spoil food, working with WSU to create an endow- cause plumbing leaks and cause fires by chewing on wiring. And don't forget that wherever they go, they're leaving urine and droppings behind them that Do you have a friend or neighbor who needs can attract more rodents later. Rodent one of our services? invasions should never be taken lightly, so don't take the solution to them lightly If so, tell them about us and we will credit your account for $10 if that by choosing a quick fix. Choose person becomes a new customer by purchasing a regular Whitworth Pest Whitworth Pest Solutions instead. Solutions program. Call us at (253) 845-1818. I Quality Do you have trees that drip on $ 10 your cars, driveway or patio? off Since 1975 WHITWORTH We can keep most trees from dripping sticky honeydew by PEST SOLUTIONS injecting them.Our once-a-year program works especially well on Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. birches,maples and oaks. Entomologist Pierce Co. (253)845-1818 Well give you $10 off to try this service. So. King Co. (206) 248-2222 Toll free (888) 959-1818 Please call our office to schedule an appointment WhitworthPestSolutions.com Quality Carpenter Ants ? ———————————————————————————— Since 1975 $2500 off WHITWORTH PEST SOLUTIONS our initial price when you sign up for our carpenter ant control program. This Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. program also includes control of spiders,rodents,yellowjackets, wasps, odorous Entomologist I house ants, moisture ants and various nuisance pests.The initial treatment for an average house(up to 1,500 square feet)costs$300.This treatment,plus five follow- Pierce Co. (253)845-2222 ups at approximately$70 each provide one full year of protection. So. King Co. (206) 248-2222 � Toll free (888) 959-1818 L----------------------------J WhitworthPestSolutions.cOm Call today for a free, no obligation quote Quality Premium Value Pest Protection $3000 off Since 1975 WHITWORTH This program includes treatments for control of carpenter ants, spiders, PEST SOLUTIONS rodents, yellowjackets, wasps, odorous house ants, moisture ants and various nuisance pests. Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. Entomologist You will receive a $5 discount off each of the first six service calls. If a problem occurs with any of these pests between scheduled visits, we Pierce Co. (253)845-2222 will perform the extra service at no additional charge. So. King Co. (206)248-2222 Toll free (888) 959-1818 New Premium Value Pest Protection customers only, please. WhitworthPestSolutions.com Quality Tree and Shrub Spray $2500 off Since 1975 WHITWORTH We'll give you $25 off our quoted price when you sign up for our 5 visit/year tree and shrub spray program PEST SOLUTIONS ($5 off each treatment). Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. $55 minimum per application. Entomologist Pierce Co. (253) 845-1818 Call us for a free, no obligation quote. So. King Co. (206) 248-2222 Toll free (888) 959-1818 New tree and shrub care customers only.please. WhitworthPestSolutions.com Quality 3 - 1 Lawn Fertilization $ 1000 off $30°° off Since 1975 when you order our when you sign up for our 6 visit/ WHITWORTH 3-in-1 application year lawn fertilization program PEST SOLUTIONS I (lawn fertilization, moss control i ($5 off each treatment). Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. and cranefly). Entomologist ' New lawn care customers only, please. $85. minimum ' $45 minimum per application. Pierce Co. (253)845-1818 `-------------------------�—J So. King Co. (206) 248-2222 Toll free (888) 959-1818 Call today for a free, no obligation quote WhitworthPestSolutions.com Quality Bark & Gravel Weed Control 10 $25 00 off Since 1975 WHITWORTH Catch those weeds early before they become a real problem. Our PEST SOLUTIONS program includes an early spring treatment around shrubbery, and in Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. beauty bark or gravel areas. We follow this with a mid-summer visit Entomologist which treats where weeds have broken through our barrier.Then we do a visit in fall for year-round control. Pierce Co. (253)845-1818 So. King Co. (206) 248-2222 (Minimum charge $125 per treatment) Toll free (888) 959-1818 WhitworthPestSolutions.com New weed customers only,please k What to do about Bats trapped inside and either die or make Professional Weed Control Tips By Erik Hodson their way into the living space. Weeds are ayear-round problem in Bats are beneficial and normally If you do have a bat encounter in the Pacific Northwest. They grow con- should not be killed. Many think bats your home, try to confine the bat to a tinuously here, but are worst in are blind, suck your blood or are spe- particular room by closing all doors and spring and fall. We provide control and cial types of rodents or birds. None of leaving an exterior window open. The prevention of weeds in shrub beds, these are true.Bats belong to their own, bat will probably leave soon.Also,con- gravel, and bare ground areas; control unique order of mammals. They actu- tact your local health department for of noxious and nuisance weeds such as ally play key roles in ecosystems assistance. Even if you don't believe a blackberries, brush, thistle, tansy, and around the world where they are ben- bite from a bat has taken place, bites knapweed; control of broadleaf weeds eficial to agriculture, insect control (in- can be superficial and should not be in lawns; and control of a variety of cluding mosquitoes), and medical re- ruled out completely, especially when aquatic weeds. Here are some tips for search.They do,however,pose a risk to you suspect the bat came in at night those who wish to do it themselves. health due to their potential to carry while you were sleeping. and transmit rabies. Rabies is statisti- Herbicides are tremendous labor cally speaking 100% fatal. Therefore, If you want more information on saving tools that keep your property encounters with bats should not be bats and rabies contact: weed free with minimal effort. Alter- taken lightly. Pierce County Health Department: natives such as hand-pulling and dig- (253)798-6500 ging up weeds are hard work and the The best way to keep bats out of King County Health Department: weeds keep coming. Weed barriers like your home is to exclude them by screen- (206)296-4600 black plastic and barrier cloth can dam- ing or covering openings in your attic Thurston County Health Department: age tree and shrub roots and weeds will and walls. Exclusion should be done (360)786-5581 grow on top of or through them. during late fall and winter after bats Kitsap County Health Department: migrate, otherwise young bats may be (360) 337-5235 To control existing weeds in shrub beds, gravel, or bare ground we spray with a contact weed killer like We're Here to Help You Roundup®. In shrub beds, a granular pre-emergent product like Casaron®or Since 1975 customers have been bring a combination of education and Surflan° is applied over your plants. calling Terry Whitworth, Ph.D. for so- experience with them each time they This material prevents weed seeds from lutions to all their pest control prob- tackle your pest problems. While Terry germinating for 3-6 months, but won't lems. His goal has always been to pro- usually relies on his staff to service your hurt existing plants. In gravel or bare vide the best service and information homes rather than doing it himself these ground areas Roundup®is mixed with to his customers.He's met that goal by days,he and GM Belinda are only a phone one or more residual herbicides that always hiring the best people and pro- call away if technical support is needed. prevent weed regrowth for several viding them with extensive training months to one year. Noxious and nui- and continuing education they need to Terry Whitworth,Ph.D.President sance weeds are sprayed with a selec- do the job correctly the first time. Belinda Bowman General Manager tive herbicide like Garlon° which kills broadleaf weeds like dandelions,black- Over the years, the staff of Office berries, or brush. Whitworth Pest Solutions has grown Patricia Willis Office Manager to thirteen people. While attrition and Jennifer Webberding Office Assistant Properly used herbicides are great, growth at the firm does mean there are PCO Department but misused, they can be a nightmare. new faces occasionally, many of the Erik Hodson PCO Manager To do it yourself, get enough informa- thirteen staff members have been with Art Bader Jr. Lead PCO Technician tion to do it right. With a few minor the company for many years. In addi- Jose Nolasco PCO Technician exceptions,homeowners have access to tion to Terry Whitworth's 30 years at Jeff Teel PCO Technician most herbicides the professionals use. Whitworth Pest Solutions, General The difference is that professionals Manager Belinda Bowman has been at Tree & Shrub Department know the precise timing, application WPS for 14 years, PCO technician Art Brett Hanson Tree & Shrub Supervisor rates,and which product works best to Bader for 12 years,Tree&Shrub Super- Joe LaPerle Tree & Shrub Technician produce the desired results. We rely on visor Brett Hanson has been in his job Tara Crain Tree& Shrub Technician references like the WSU Extension Ser- for over 9 years, and PCO Manager Erik Lawn Department vice "Pacific Northwest Weed Control Hodson a total of 81h years. Levon Becht Handbook" to help us plan weed con- trol tactics. To buy this book or other What this means to you our clients Customer Service bulletins from the Extension Service, is that you can count on WPS staff to Mike Jacques call (253) 798-7170. i Lawn Care W W - Winter can be Tough on Turf Winter in the Northwest takes its • Cranefly control to kill the larvae Be sure to check out thesed Whitworth Pest So- ter-soaking on lawns. Sure, we need those v a-, that have been overwintering and feed- ludo s coupons for home and ter-soaking rains, but too much rain at ing on the grass crowns of your lawn. lutiolandscape service specials. one time can result in standing water Depending on the weather, they start that is not readily absorbed into the doing damage by February or March. over-saturated soil. If this condition The larvae prefer the upper inch or so exists too long, the blades of grass can of your lawn where they cut off grass Fruit trees need extra care become slimy and die, and the dying blades at the base.The first sign of dam Fruit is replaced by moss. age is thinning grass in your lawn. Our annual Tree and Shrub Late winter is a great time to give If you already subscribe to our six- spray service includes two special your lawn a 'jump start.' Whitworth's treatment lawn care service, we've got spring fungicide sprays to help control fruit tree diseases. 3-in-1 spring application is the crucial you covered. If you would like to add first treatment of the new year. This this application, call Whitworth Pest If you don't currently receive application includes— Solutions at 845-1818. this annual service,call us soon and • Fertilizer to green u our lawn we'll add your fruit trees to one of g p y See the enclosed coupons if you our routes. and provide the nutrients it needs to would like to sign up for these services. make a comeback. Estimates and • Moss control for all those shady phone consultations Pierce County (253) 845-1818 spots, on the north side of your house, So. King County (206) 248-2222 are always � at Toll free (888) 959-1818 or in areas where the water isn't ab- 3' i sorbed readily. 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The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal(and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done)and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant,requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly,with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully,to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer or if a question does not apply to your proposal,write"do not know"or"does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning,shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems,the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals,even though questions may be answered"does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS(part D). For nonproject actions(actions involving decisions on policies,plans and programs),the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant,"and"property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and"affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND l. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 2. Name of Applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Allen Quynn,Project Manager,City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way,5th Floor Renton,WA 98055 425-430-7247 4. Date checklist prepared: February 7,2000 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton,Planning/Building/Public Works Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing, if applicable): Begin Construction Annually April-September,2000 through End Construction 2004 C Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion,or further activity related to or connected to this project? Yes ® No. If yes, explain. In an effort to reduce environmental impacts to wildlife from chemical treatment of mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility sponsored a program in 1997 to encouraged Violet-green Swallows, which are natural predators to mosquitoes,to nest in the upland areas east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. 200 bird-nesting boxes,with installation instructions and a response card, were distributed at no charge to residents in the Talbot Hill area. The results have been mixed. Slightly over half of the response cards returned reported successful nesting. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. * City of Renton, 1989,Environmental Checklist ECF-002-89 for the 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program. * City of Renton,Office of the Hearing Examiner, 1989 Report and Decision File No. AAD-035-89,Mosquito Abatement Appeal -Panther Creek Wetlands. May 31. * Shapiro and Associates, 1989,Panther Creek Wetland Reptile and Amphibian Survey, August,Seattle,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Beak Consultants,Inc., 1990,Final Report of Wildlife Surveys Conducted at the Panther Creek Wetland Complex,Kirkland,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Beak Consultants,Inc., 1991,City of Renton Mosquito Abatement Program Wildlife Survey, July. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Jones & Stokes Associates,Inc., 1992,Mosquito Abatement Program, 1992 Wildlife Survey, Bellevue,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Washington. * Shapiro and Associates, 1993,Mosquito Abatement Program, 1993 Survey and Final Report, July, Seattle,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Whitworth,Terry, 1991,City of Renton Panther Creek Wetlands Mosquito Abatement Program,Mosquito Control Alternatives Report,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for City of Renton, Renton,Washington. * Clarke Mosquito Control Products,Inc.,Project label for Biomist® Insecticide. Roselle,IL. * Whitworth,Terry, 1991,Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1991,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Whitworth,Terry, 1992,Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1992,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * Whitworth,Terry, 1993,Mosquito Monitoring and Control in the Panther Creek Marsh, 1993,Tacoma,WA. Prepared for City of Renton,Renton,Washington. * City of Renton, 1994,Environmental Checklist LUA-094-66,ECF for the 1994 Mosquito Abatement Program. H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049ckist.doc Page 2 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 * City of Renton, 1995, Environmental Checklist LUA-095-038,ECF for the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? 0 Yes ® No. If yes, explain. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. None are needed for spraying in upland areas away from water or wetland areas when conducted by a licensed applicator in accordance the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. Background. The City of Renton initiated the Panther Creek Wetland Mosquito Abatement Program,administered by the Parks Department,in the mid-197O's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetland. The Panther Creek Wetland is a 65-acre area located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167,west of Talbot Road,north of SW 43rd Street,and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However,increasing environmental information available in the mid-198O's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizen demands for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control,the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) determination for a 5-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies,and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetland each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and also a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by inhibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called Scourge®for the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted from May and lasted through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990,the program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility,which has since managed the program. HADIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 3 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 In 1994,the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment(spraying) program during June 1994-August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourge®and Permanone®31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton (File No. LUA-94-066,ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993 using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia,Culex,and Culiseta. Mosquito populations,although different from year-to-year,are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes,the Surface Water Utility conducted a five-year mosquito abatement program from April 1995 to September 1999 similar to the program conducted in 1994. In order to continue the program this year,the Surface Water Utility is requesting another 5-year SEPA Determination (April 2000—September 2004). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetlands will be very similar to the program conducted in 1995-1999. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline- powered,backpack-mounted portable blower. Maximum spraying frequencies of twice per week typically during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. As discussed in Section B.5.a of the Environmental Checklist, no water treatment or wildlife census is proposed to be conducted as was performed in 1995-1999 program. Unlike the 1995-1999 program; however,the insecticide Scourge®will not be used. In the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program,two synthetic Pyrethroid products were used, Scourge®and Permanone®31-66. During the course of the program, it became apparent that Permanone®was much more effective,than Scourge®, in controlling mosquito population. Another advantage is Permanone®31-66 can be applied at lower concentrations minimizing environmental impact. Information on the characteristics of Permanone®31-66,currently sold under the trade name BIOMISTO,and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. BIOMIST®is the brand name of an insecticide containing a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. The insecticide is formulated for dilution with oil products,such as mineral oil,and is to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO is degraded in soil and breaks down more slowly(24-48 hours)when compared to Scourge®(breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMIST®is the preferred insecticide because of its greater effectiveness at lower concentrations. However,BIOMISTO is not to be applied within 100 feet of water. It\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 4 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 In order to ensure the public health and safety,the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program,at regular intervals,in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. 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 know. 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 area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to I-405 on the north,within the City Limits of Renton,Washington. The entire project is within the Southeast quarter of Section 19,the East one-half(1/2) of Section 24,Township 23 North, Range 5 East,W.M.,King County,Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site: flat ❑ rolling hilly ® steep slopes mountainous ❑ other The project area,located to the east of and upland of the Panther Creek Wetland, is generally moderate to steeply sloping with a few areas of a gentler slope. b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope?) Some portions of the hillside east of the Panther Creek Wetland are at 100%,with a few short, nearly vertical slopes. c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farm land. The U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey for the King county Area, Washington,designates the soil in project area as being comprised of the Beausite (Be), Alderwood (Ag),Indianola(In),and Seattle,(Sk) series. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The City of Renton has mapped the hillside immediately adjacent to the Green River Valley and Panther Creek Wetland as a landslide and erosion hazard. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 5 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000- 2004 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No mitigation measures are proposed because the proposed insecticide binds to the soil and rapidly breaks down (24-48 hours), reducing the potential for impact to the soil or leaching into downstream water bodies or wetlands. See also Section B.3. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. The insecticide would be applied to brush and other vegetation in a low concentration mist using a gasoline-powered, backpack mount,portable sprayer. Quantity or application rate is between approximately 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds per acre. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? ❑ Yes® No. If so, generally describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: To prevent excess drift application may only be made if wind speeds are 10 miles per hour or less. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 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, and wetlands)?® Yes No. If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The project is adjacent to and east of the Panther Creek Wetland on the west. The Panther Creek Wetland,which receives storm drainage flows from the plateau area and Panther Creek east of the Green River Valley,drains to the west through a 72" culvert crossing under SR-167 into a conveyance channel along SW 23rd Street. The channel empties into Springbrook Creek where the flow continues north to join the Black River in the Black River Pump Station forebay,which is then pumped,into the Green River. The Duwamish River,formed by the confluence of the Black and Green Rivers, flows northerly into Elliott Bay of Puget Sound. The Panther Creek Wetland is classified by the City of Renton Wetland Inventory to be Category 1,the highest quality classification according to the City of Renton Wetlands Management Ordinance. H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 6 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? ® Yes No. If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Portions of the project are within 200 feet of the Panther Creek Wetland. No work will occur in the wetland. Work will occur adjacent to the wetland in the upland areas on the hillside east of the wetland. 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. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? ® Yes No. If so, note location on the site plan. The Panther Creek Wetland,adjacent to the project area, is within the 100-year floodplain according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map 530033CO328D dated September 29, 1989. The FEMA Flood Insurance Study September 29, 1989, regulatory base flood (100-year)water surface elevation in the wetland is 16.0 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? ❑ Yes ® No. If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No spraying of BIOMIST®is to be applied to,or within 100 feet of,water or wetlands. However, insecticide spray may drift in the air out of the treatment area. See Section B.3.d for proposed measures to mitigate the potential for drift of the treatment spray. b. Ground Water: I) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any(for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems,the number of houses to be served(if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. No waste material will be discharge into the ground as part of this proposal, but will be disposed of as noted in Section B.3.d. Also,see Section B.3.d for proposed measures to mitigate the potential for discharges into the ground from accidental spills. HADI VISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 7 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 c. Water Runoff(including storm water): 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. Surface water runoff enters the Panther Creek Wetland from the Rolling Hills Creek to the north, from Panther Creek to the south,and from local drainage flows from the east. Groundwater seepage daylights from the hillside and flows into the Panther Creek Wetland. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment wash-down water may potentially enter the ground or surface waters. Insecticide spray may also drift into the surface water from the air. See Section B.3.d following for proposed mitigation measures. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetland,application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements,e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetland or the treatment may not be conducted. Equipment washdown water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground waters. Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton,the State Department of Health,the Department of Agriculture,and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site to minimize impacts if a spill occurs. See Section B.7.a.2 for other mitigation measures. 4. PLANTS a. Check 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 ® Wet soil plants: cattail,buttercup,bulrush, and skunk cabbage,other ® Water plants:water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other ❑ Other types of vegetation H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 8 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None,except for clearing of any fallen trees or brush debris that may obstruct the trail from which treatment was performed in previous years. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: (see next page) Birds yaw erol , eagl songbir other ducks, Canadian Geese. Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver other: Grey squirrel, raccoon. Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Sticklebacks. Five wildlife census studies were conducted annually from 1989 to 1993 in the Panther Creek Wetland to characterize the type and abundance of species in the Complex and to determine what, if any,impact the 1989-1993 treatment program had on the existing fauna. The surveys were added as a condition of implementing the 1980-1993 program in the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny an appeal of the 1989-1993 program's environmental determination. The surveys found that the Panther Creek Wetland continues to be a generally stable wildlife community,with some reduction in the number of amphibian and aquatic species captured. However, factors other than reduction of the available insect populations resulting from the treatment program were also noted as probably causes for the fewer number of captures,such as drought and sampling/behavioral considerations. As with the previous 1995-1999 program,water treatment is not included in the proposed program primarily because of the treatment's high cost and questionable effectiveness. Applying chemicals to water is also contrary to City Policy to improve and protect the quality of the City's surface water and wetlands. Further study to definitively determine the probable cause of decline in captures of these species is not warranted because the scope of this program is limited to upland spraying. It is the water treatment, rather than the land treatment,that poses a more direct impact to the abundance of insect larvae fed upon by aquatic predators. The species for which the land treatment poses a most direct impact were found by the census to have continued to be abundant and diverse. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered species within the area to be treated. Chinook Salmon,which are currently listed as threatened,are present 0.5-1.0 mile to the west in Springbrook Creek. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Yes,the project site is part of the Pacific Flyway. HADIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 9 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMIST®,when used according to the manufacture's instruction as approved by EPA,are reported to have low toxicity to animals. See Sections B.3.d and B.7.a.2 for other mitigation measures. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A 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: N/A 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste,that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Waste from accidental spills of insecticide or equipment washdown water may potentially pose a health hazard to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Insecticide spray may also drift in the air out of the treatment area. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Spill Response Assistance is not anticipated. The quantity of insecticide on the project site at any one time will not exceed 9 gallons diluted insecticide concentrate. No undiluted insecticide concentrate will be on the site. Only small quantities of the proposed insecticides will be on the project site and will be stored, handled,and disposed of in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements (see Sections B.3.d and B.7.a.2). In the event of a spill,appropriate measures will be implemented as noted in Section B.3.d. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas(away from water or wetland areas) by a licensed applicator in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (Federal Insecticide,Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of WDI VISION.S\UTI LIT]E.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 10 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000- 2004 Agriculture(WAC-16-228) approved application requirements. BIOMISTO is not to be applied within 100 feet from water or near homes. See Section B.3.d for other measures. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(e.g.,traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic from I-405 and SR-167 may be heard from the project site, but will not affect the project. Work will be conducted between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM during hours of peak noise generation from I-405 and SR-167,and will not have a significant noise impact on the residential use in the area. 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 which hours noise would come from the site. Noise due to the gasoline-powered, backpack sprayer may be expected at a maximum of one or two times weekly from 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM,five working days per week. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Normal working hours will be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM,Monday through Friday. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and Single Family Residential dwellings border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetland borders the project treatment area to the west. Valley Medical Center borders the project area on the south and I-405 borders on the north. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? ® Yes No. If yes, describe. The Renton Green River Valley was historically used for agriculture and the Panther Creek Wetland and adjacent areas may have been used for such purposes, but not at the present time. c. Describe any structures on the site. Many single-family residential dwellings are located on the eastern border of the project site treatment area. d. Will any structures be demolished? Yes ® No. If so,what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Portions of the site are zoned Single-Family,Low-Density and Single-Family. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Portions of the site are designated Residential Rural and Residential Single-Family. HADIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page I I Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The Panther Creek Wetland and its floodplain are not designated as shorelines of the State and,therefore,are not subject to the Shoreline Master Program. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The site or portions of the site have been classified as within,containing,or bordering the following environmentally sensitive areas: 100-year floodplain,wetlands and streams, surficial aquifer susceptibility,seismic hazard,erosion hazard,landslide hazard and wildlife habitat. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. J. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed. N/A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 12 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?N/A b. Is light or glare from the finished project a safety hazard or interfere with views?N/A c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The Thomas Teasdale Park is situated approximately 1000 feet east of the project treatment area. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? ❑ Yes ® No._ No,the spraying program does not require any temporary closure of the park. Notices will be posted in the treatment area as described in Section A.11. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on,or proposed for,national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site,and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049ck1st.doc Page 13 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000- 2004 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe(indicate whether public or private? N/A e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools,other)? If so,generally describe. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity,natural gas,water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,other. N/A H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049ckist.doc Page 14 Environmental Checklist Mosquito Abatement Program 2000 - 2004 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 that might be needed. N/A B. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned,state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: I/t Name Printed: Date: H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049cklst.doc Page 15 Precautionary Statements U.L.V. Nonthermal Aerosol (Cold Fog) Application: To control Mosquitoes. HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS- Midges and Blackflies,apply BIOMIST- 4.12 ULV using any standard U L V ground applicator capable of producing a nonthermal aerosol spray with droplets ranging in DOMESTIC ANIMALS Petmethrin(3-Phenoxyphenyl)methyl(t)ors size from 5 to 30 microns and amass median diameter(MMO)of 10to20microns Apply CAUTION Irans-3-(2.2-dichloretheny!)-2.2-dimethyl- the product undiluted at a flow rate of 4.5 to 18 00 fluid ounces per minute at an average cyclopropanecarboxylate 4.00°ow/w vehicle speed of 10 mDh.It a different vehicle speed is used.adlust rate accordingly H maul if swallowed or absorbed through skin.Avoid contact with Skin,eyes o'clothing May Technical Piperonyl Butoxide ................ 12.00% (see previous chart).These rates are equivalent to.0017 to.007 pounds of Permetwin cause contact Sensdizalion following repeated contact with skin in susceptible individuals.Wa h ° and 005 to.021 pounds of Piperonyl Butoxide per acre.Vary flow rate according to INERT INGflED1ENTS........... 84,OOn InCrouyhly nlicr handluig.Avoid breathing of mist.Do not contaminate food or teed products. "'""'• ----- vegetation density and mosquito population.Use higher how tale an heavy vegetation 100.00°yw/w or when populations are high. An accurate flow meter must be used to ensure the STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Contains petroleum distillates proper flow rate.For proper application.mount the fog applicator so that the nozzle is II Sw,rilowecr Call a physician or Poison Control Centel immediately Gastric lavage is Contains 0.3 pounds of Petmelhrin and 0.9 pounds at least 41y feet aboveground lev nd directed out the back of the vehicle.Failure to indicated it material was taken internally DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING Vomiting may of Piperonyl Butoxide per gallon 'ollow the above dire y It in reduced effectiveness Aerial applications rau,N,i�frr,ition preumoma 11 h,hale�l Remove victim to fresh au Apply arhllciai respiration i1 indicated should be done by , rial equipment capable exceon producing droplets rate CAUTION anfu(It�f� to le �v{,ithn�y,�lorethan25°mexceeeinyl00microns Flow rate II On Sim Remove contaminated clothingand wash affected areas with soap and and 'avid hto do as�gi chitv�i3.O fluid ounces of BIOMIST• 4.12 ULV Ei wxer KEEP OUT OF REACH w= per a pn ade resin tv�r(d'ts'leis than 10 MPH Do not apply directly to ~ it r t Fyes Flush eve,w-lh uleoly nt water Get medical attention it irritation persists R'rd ices, a n ra,y l� OF CHILQREN�f F FLIDno ybyaircratt except inemergencysiluauoisandwuhthe H ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS -�i•i A, ;+ It ao T16ricia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services x This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Do not apply direct SEE SIDE PAN L FOR ADDITION * ly to Ovate:,,to areas where surface water is present or to Interildal areas below the P� CAUT10N��R`y§.IATEMENT .fi 4u STORAGE & DISPOSAL W mean high water mark.De not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated ' +. '` `' Do not contaminate water,food or feeC by storage or disposal, areas.Drift and runoll from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms In, •�,t> '0y $r p g neighboring areas. Do not allow spray treatment to drift on astureland, o Ian ( •;+ PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES:Store u ri ht al room g g p y p c( p °r+ x., vow ��r>�id.,df temperature.Avoid exposure Io extreme temperatures.In case of spill or leakage li poultry ranges or water supplies.Do not contaminate water when disposigg oBquiph; x�.,•{ +ice;/ F ei •fi soak up with an absorbent material such as sand.sawdust earth.fuller s earth ment washwalers. tfpj PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HA 0IDS '*a,� `a tr"n t NUFACTURED BY etc.Dispose of with chemical waste. Din nine u,r or store near feat or open flame Flashpofnl minirRt1mp1170 F-, -:}i **, +ei PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be ,r, •;+, , +�' ' ;fir c>u disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. DIRECTIONS FOR IJ.SE,;,>�;'',, •.; CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINER DISPOSAL:Triplefinse(orequivaient)iheno1erlor recycling or R is a violation of Federal Law to use this prodttlt s1[ enneiln2onsiatent reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a Sanitary landfill. or by other with Its'labeling. PRODUCTS, INC. approved stat and local procedures. ., 159 N.GARDEN AVENUE CONDITIONS and RATES to USE ROSELLE, ILLINOIS60172 CONTAINERS ONE GALLON AND SMALLER:Do not reuse container Wrap containers in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash for MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTAINERS LARGER THAN ONE GALLON: Metal Containers—triple Permelhrin/PBO Application Rates FL oz.Blomfst-4.12 rinse or equivalent.Then offer for recycling or reconditioning.of puncture and pounds/acre Fl.oz./Min. per acre E.P.A. EST.No.83291L01 dispose of in a sanitary landfill.of by other procedures approved by slate and local SUPH lompH Ism" E.P A. Reg No.8329-34 authorities.Plastic Containers—Triple rinse orequivalent.Then offer for recycling 0 007%0 021 9.0 18.0 270 -10 2.5 GALS. or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by O D035t0 0105 45 90 135 15 NET CONTENTS incineration,or if allowed by stale and local authorities,by burning Il burned.stay 0 00175r0 00525 225 a 5 675 075 out of smoke Then dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved state and Do not apply this product within 100 feet (30 meters) of lakes and streams local procedures RIOMIST• 4 12 ULV is recommended for application as an ultra low volume(U.L.V.) LOT NO. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,CALL INFO TRAC 14100-535-5053 no,ilherinal aerosol tcold IogI to control adult mosquitoes in residential and recrea- NOTICE.Seiler makes no warranty.expressed or implied concern- tional wear where these insects area problem For best results treat when mosquitoes ing the use of this product other than indicated on the label Buyer • drat innsi aUrVC and weather conditions are conducive to keeping the fog close to the assumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material when use • grnul�d e q cool temperatures and wind speed not greater than 10 mph.Application and/or assumes all risk is use am to label instructions •• 1 • • du uiu thin tool hourS of the night or early morning is usually preferable Repeat g y a' • t•��dlmenl as needed Cnrt,ull the previous hart for application rates. • J' PROJECT NARRATIVE Project name: Mosquito Abatement Program Size and location of the project: The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east of the approximately 65 acre Panther Creek Wetland complex. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington. Project background: The City of Renton initiated the Panther Creek Wetland Mosquito Abatement Program, administered by the Parks Department, in the mid-1970's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetland. The Panther Creek Wetland is a 65-acre complex located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167, west of Talbot Road, north of SW 43rd Street, and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However, increasing environmental information available in the mid-1980's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizens' demand for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control, the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a five-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies, and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetland each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and also a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by inhibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called ScourgeO for the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted May through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990, the Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 2 program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility, which has since managed the program. • In 1994, the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment (spraying) program during June 1994 - August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton (File No. LUA-94-066, ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993, using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta. Mosquito populations, although different from year-to-year, are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the City conducted a five-year Mosquito Abatement Program from April 1995 to September 1999 similar to the program conducted in 1994. In order to continue the program this year, the City would like to apply for another 5- year SEPA (N4oy 2000 - September 2004). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland will be very similar to the program conducted in 1995-1999. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack- mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week typically during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. As discussed in Section B.5.a of the Environmental Checklist, no water treatment or wildlife census is proposed to be conducted as had been done in the 1995-1999 program. ,�j; , o CIP!A,- Unlike the 1995-1999 program; however, the insecticide Scourge° will not be used. In the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program, two synthetic Pyrethroid products were used, Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. During the course of the program, it became apparent that Promanoneo was much more effective than Scourge° in controlling mosquito population. Another advantage is PromanoneO 31-66 can be applied at lower concentrations minimizing environmental impact. H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 3 Information on the characteristics of Permanone° 31-66, currently sold under the trade name BIOMIST°, and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit B. BIOMIST® is the brand name of an insecticide containing a synthetic version of permethrin as its active • ingredient. The insecticide is formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and is to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMIST° is degraded in soil and may last for several days. BIOMIST° breaks down more slowly than Scourge(D and is therefore more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMIST° is the preferred insecticide because of its greater effectiveness. However, BIOMIST° is not to be applied within 100 feet of water or wetland areas. Current use of the project site and adjacent properties: The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single family residential border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetland borders the project treatment area to the west. Vacant, forested land borders the project area on the south and I-405 borders the site on the north. Proposed schedule and timing: The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland is typically from May through August during each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMIST°), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff using intermittent, unannounced visits will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications. Mitigation: • In order to ensure the public health and safety, the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. • The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 4 Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16- 228) approved application requirements. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetland, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetland or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment washdown water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground water. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Because only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 of the Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site, the quantity of insecticide that may spill is anticipated to pose little impact. • The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BICIMISTO, when used according to the manufacture's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb PROJECT NARRATIVE Project name: Mosquito Abatement Program Size and location of the project: The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east of the approximately 65 acre Panther Creek Wetland complex. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington. Project background: The City of Renton initiated the Panther Creek Wetland Mosquito Abatement Program, administered by the Parks Department, in the mid-1970's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetland. The Panther Creek Wetland is a 65-acre complex located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167, west of Talbot Road, north of SW 43rd Street, and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However, increasing environmental information available in the mid-1980's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizens' demand for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control, the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a five-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies, and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetland each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and also a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by ipbibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called Scot rg or the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted fry► May and._laste4 through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990, the Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 2 program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility, which has since managed the program. In 1994, the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment (spraying) progra during June 1 94 - August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourglld Permanon+31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton (File No. LUA-94-066, ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993, using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta. Mosquito populations, although different from year-to-year, are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. Project description: Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the City conducted a five-year mosquito abatement program from April 1995 to September 1999 similar to the program -rrnTu_c_t'ed—Win—TTJ4. In order to continue the program this year, the City would like to apply for another 5- yeajpr SEPA (May 2000 — September 2004). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland will be very similar to the program conducted in 1995-1999. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack- mounted portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week typically during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. As discussed in Section B.5.a of the environmental - ,phecklist, no water treatment or wildlife census is proposed to be conducted as had been done in the 2" program. Unlike the 1995-1999 program; however, the insecticide Scourge° will not b us d. In the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program, two synths zuyrethroid pr4j were used, Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. During the course of the program, it became apparent that Promanone° was much more effective than Scourge)„fin controlling mosquito population. Another advantage is PromanonA31-66 can be applied at lower concentrations minimizing environmental impact. \\C ENT RAL\SYS2\DEPTS\PBPW\DIVISI ON.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 3 Information on the characteristics of Permanone° 31-66, currently sold under the trade name BIOMISTO, and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit B. BIOMISTO is the brand name of an insecticide containing a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. The insecticide is formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and is to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO is degraded in soil and may last for several days. BIOMISTO breaks down more slowly than Scourge° and is therefore more effective in controlling mosquito populations.tBIOMISTO is the preferred insecticide because of its greater effectiveness. However, BIOMISTO is not to be applied within 100 feet frgIn water or wetland areas. Current use of the project site and adjacent properties: //� The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single family residential border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetland borders the project treatment area to the west. Vacant, forested land borders the project area on the south and 1-405 borders the site on the north. Proposed schedule and timing: The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland is typically from May through August during each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducteA at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between the hours of 6:00 to 7:00 Following each treatment the applicator will provide r5 the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMISTO), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff using intermittent, unannounced visits will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications. Mitigation: • In order to ensure the public health and safety, the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. • The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, C ENT RAL\SYS2\DEPTS\PBPW\DIVIS ION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program Project Narrative Page 4 Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16- 228) approved application requirements. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetland, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetland or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment washdown water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground water. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Because only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 of the_-Qnvironmental ecklist) of the proposed insecticides'will be on #1Q,,project site, the quantity of insecticide that may spill is anticipated to pose little impact. • The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO, when used according to the manufacture's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. X \\CENTRAL\SYS2\DEPTS\PBPW\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb t PROJECT NARRATIVE Project name: Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Size and location of the project: The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east of the approximately 65 acre Panther Creek Wetland complex. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington. Project background: The City of Renton initiated the Mosquito Abatement Program in the Talbot Hill Area near the Panther Creek Wetland. The program was initially administered by the Parks Department, in the mid-1970's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetland. The Panther Creek Wetland is a 65-acre complex located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167, west of Talbot Road, north of SW 43rd Street, and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However, increasing environmental information available in the mid-1980's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizens' demand for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control, the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a five-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies, and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetland each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and also a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by inhibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called Scourge° for the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted May through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990, the Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 2 program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility, which has since managed the program. In 1994, the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment (spraying) program during June 1994 - August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton (File No. LUA-94-066, ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993, using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta. Mosquito populations, although different from year-to-year, are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility applied for and was granted a 5-year SEPA determination of non- significance-mitigated. The program, similar to the 1994 program, was conducted from April 1995 to September 1999. In order to continue the program this year, the Surface Water Utility is requesting another 5-year SEPA (April 2000 — September 2004). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetland will be very similar to the program conducted in 1995-1999. It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week generally during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. Unlike the 1995-1999 program; however, the insecticide Scourge° will not be used. In the 1995-1999 Mosquito Abatement Program, two synthetic Pyrethroid products were used, Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. During the course of the program, it became apparent that Permanone° was much more effective than Scourge° in controlling mosquito population. Another advantage is Permanone° 31-66 can be applied at lower concentrations minimizing environmental impact. Information on the characteristics of Permanone° 31-66, currently sold under the trade name BIOMISTO, and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. BIOMISTO is the H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 3 brand name of an insecticide containing a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. The insecticide is formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and is to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMISTO is degraded in soil and breaks down more slowly (24-48 hours) when compared to Scourge° (breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMISTO is the preferred insecticide because of its greater effectiveness. However, BIOMISTO is not to be applied within 100 feet of water. Current use of the project site and adjacent properties: The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single family residential border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetland borders the project treatment area to the west. Vacant, forested land borders the project area on the south and 1-405 borders the site on the north. Proposed schedule and timing: The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetland is typically from May through August during each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMISTO), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications periodically. Mitigation: • In order to ensure the public health and safety, the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. • The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, H:\DIVISION.S\UTILITIE.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 4 Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRAI and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16- 228) approved application requirements. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetland, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly direction away from the Panther Creek Wetland or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment washdown water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground water. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Because only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 of the Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site, the quantity of insecticide that may spill is anticipated to pose little impact. • The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment. if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMISTO, when used according to the manufacture's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. \\CENTRAL\SYS2\DEPTS\PBPW\DIVISI ON.S\UTI LIT[E.S\DOCS\2000-049A.doc\AQ\tb Lawsuit on 54 Pesticide Active Ingredients - Washington State Dept. of Agriculture - WSDY Page 1 of 3 AYASI)A Endangered Species Program Pesticides&Fertilizers Updated 12128104 Endangered Species WASHINGTON TOXICS COALITION, et aL., Hot Program Plaintiffs, Topics V. EPA and CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN, Final F ADMINISTRATOR, Defendants, AMERICAN Ruling CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, et al.> (Jan. 22, ' Intervenor-Defendants 2004) Pesticides Surface Water BACKGROUND subject to Monitoring buffer Washington On July 3, 2002, the U.S. District Court for the Western zones State-initiated Plan District of Washington at Seattle found that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had violated its Buffers obligations under the Endangered Species Act. The ruling Imposed by was in response to a lawsuit brought by the Washington the U.S. Toxics Coalition and other environmental and fishing District groups. Court Order The court ordered EPA to initiate a review of the effects of 54 pesticide active ingredients on salmon and to consult, as County appropriate, with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) maps on any of the 54 pesticides that may affect salmon. NMFS is for now known as NOAA Fisheries. identifying water On Nov. 26, 2002, Earthjustice, the law firm representing bodies that the Washington Toxics Coalition and other environmental require and fishing groups, requested the court to order buffer buffer zones - 20 yards (60 feet) for ground applications and 100 zones yards (300 feet) for aerial applications - for applications of any of the 54 pesticides near streams and other water Court bodies accessible to salmon. They further asked that the Documents buffer zones remain in effect pending EPA's effects determinations or the conclusion of the EPA consultations with NOAA Fisheries. After hearing oral arguments and holding a status conference, the court issued the final order on Jan. 22, 2004. The Jan. 22 ruling orders the following: • Buffer_zones_imposed_by_the U.S._District_Court_order will not apply to any of the 54 pesticide active ingredients named in the lawsuit that have received http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/EnvResources/Lawsuit.htm 2/10/2005 Lawsuit on 54 Pesticide Active Ingredients - Washington State Dept. of Agriculture - WSI... Page 2 of 3 a "no effect" determination from EPA. • Buffer zones will not apply to any of the 54 pesticides named in the lawsuit that have received a "may affect, but not likely to adversely affect" determination, provided that NMFS has not rejected the "not likely to adversely affect" determination. • Any of the 54 pesticides that have not been reviewed by EPA for effects determination or those pesticides that have been determined as "likely to adversely affect" salmonids will be subject to buffer zones. WSDA has prepared a complete listing for those pesticides subject_tobuffer zones in Washington State. • Buffer zone widths would be set at 20 yards (60 feet) for ground applications and 100 yards (300 feet) for aerial applications of pesticides. • Buffers are measured from the "ordinary high water mark" of the all streams, lakes, estuaries and other water bodies where salmon are ordinarily found at some time of the year. The _StreamNet database identifies these waters. StreamNet is maintained by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. • Select pesticide uses are exempt from the buffer zone requirement: o Pesticide use for maintaining public health such as mosquito abatement programs (Public Health Vector Control programs). o National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - authorized programs (e.g., Portland (OR) Parks). o Pesticides used by government agencies for noxious weed control (Noxious Weed programs). The exemption would apply only when the control program implements the safeguards routinely required by NMFS for such programs. • Educational materials are required at the point of sale to W alert pesticide users in urban v, areas to the potential risks of using certain pesticides near salmonid habitat. The seven active ingredients that require the mandatory *°; point of sale warning are 2,4-D, � carbaryl, diazinon, diuron, malathion, triclopyr BEE and trifluralin. An "urban area" is http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/EnvResources/Lawsuit.htm 2/10/2005 Lawsuit on 54 Pesticide Active Ingredients - Washington State Dept. of Agriculture - WSI... Page 3 of 3 defined as an urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000. In July 2004, Earthjustice filed two additional motions alleging failure to comply with certain requirements of the Jan. 2004 final ruling. In the first motion, Earthjustice asserts EPA has not adequately implemented the point of sale requirements of the final order and requested the U.S. District Court to order EPA to take additional action to convey the posting and notification requirements to retailers in urban areas. In the second motion, Earthjustice petitioned the court to clarify that the final order's noxious weed exclusion does not allow application of any of the 54 pesticides named in the lawsuit directly into salmon supporting waters but rather limits application to spot treatments, wicking, dipping, painting, and injections. The motion was in response to the Washington State Department of Ecology's authorization under the Clean Water Act to apply 2,4-D directly into salmon-supporting waters to control Eurasian milfoil. Read the court documents in this case. Please contact the Endangered Species Program if you have additional questions regarding the lawsuit. Staff may be reached at by telephone at (360) 902-2067, by fax at (360) 725-5490 or by e-mail at esp@agr.wa.gov. To view PDF files, download Acrobat Reader [Top of pagel http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/EnvResources/Lawsuit.htm 2/10/2005 WASHINGTON TOXICS COALITION(WTC),et al.,Plantiffs,v.EPA and CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN,ADMINISTRATOR,Defendants, AMERICAN CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION,et al.,Intervenor-Defendants CASE NO.C01-132C 54 PESTICIDE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS NAMED IN THE LAWSUIT Effects Determinations Active Ingredient Trade Name(s) Chemical Classification Pesticide Class #of ESUs s No Effect May Affect Not Likely Likely 1, 3-dichloropropene Inline,Telone, Tri-Cal,Tri-Form dichloropropene insecticide/nematicide/fungicide 15 11 0 2,4-13 Oasis ethylhexyl ester) phenoxy herbicide 13 2,4-D* several(acid&amine salt) phenoxy herbicide 22 4 4 0 acephate Orthene organophosphate insecticide 26 0 0 acrolein5 Magnacide H aldehyde herbicide(aquatic)/algicide 20 6 0 alachlor Lasso analine herbicide 26 0 0 atrazine Aatrex,Atrazine triazine herbicide 26 0 0 azinphos-meth I Guthion organophosphate insecticide 1 0 25 bensulide Prefar or anophosphate herbicide 7 2 17 bentazon Basagran benzathiadiazinone dioxide herbicide 26 0 0 bromoxynil Buctril nitrile herbicide 4 11 11 captan Captan phthalimide fungicide 13 11 2 carbaryl* Sevin carbamate insecticide/other 4 2 20 carbofuran Furadan carbamate insecticide 3 18 5 chlorothalonil Bravo, Daconil chloronitrile fungicide 6 11 9 chlorpyrifos Dursban, Lorsban organophosphate insecticide 2 6 18 coumaphos Co-Ral, Prozap organophosphate insecticide 26 0 0 diazinon* several organophosphate insecticide 0 4 22 dicamba Banvel benzoic acid herbicide 26 0 0 dichlobenil Casoron benzonitrile herbicide 26 0 0 diflubenzuron Dimilin benzoylphenylurea insecticide/invertebrate control 10 16 0 dimethoate Digon, Dimate organophosphate insecticide 7 5 14 disulfoton Di-Syston organophosphate insecticide 11 9 6 diuron (crop use) Direx, Karmex substituted urea herbicide 10 0 16 diuron (non-crop use)* Direx, Karmex substituted urea herbicide 1 1 24 ethoprop Mocap organophosphate herbicide 8 12 6 fenamiphos Nemacur organophosphate insecticide 15 9 2 fenbutatin-oxide Vendex organtin insecticide 2 1 23 iprodione Rovral dicarboximide fungicide 26 0 0 lindane Lindane organochlorine insecticide/fungicide 7 11 8 linuron Linex, Lorox substituted urea herbicide 19 7 0 malathion(crop use) several organophosphate insecticide 2 6 18 malathion (non-crop use)* several organophosphate insecticide 2 0 24 methamidophos Monitor organophosphate insecticide 23 3 0 methidathion Supracide or anophosphate insecticide 7 9 10 methom I Lannate carbamate insecticide 2 0 24 WSDA Endangered Species Program 12/23/04 Pagel WASHINGTON TOXICS COALITION(WTC),et al.,Plantiffs,v.EPA and CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN,ADMINISTRATOR,Defendants, j AMERICAN CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION,et al.,Intervenor-Defendants CASE NO.C01-132C 54 PESTICIDE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS NAMED IN THE LAWSUIT Effects Determinations Active Ingredient Trade Name(s) Chemical Classification Pesticide Class #of ESUs ' No Effect MayAffect Not Likely Likely methyl parathion Penncap-M, Declare organophosphate insecticide 5 12 9 metolachlor Dual, Bicep acetamide herbicide 6 5 15 metribuzin Axion,Sencor triazine herbicide 26 0 0 molinate6 Hydram, Molinate,Ordram thiocarbamate herbicide 26 0 0 naled Dibrom organophosphate insecticide 6 10 10 norflurazon Evital,Solicam,Zorial fluorinated phenol pyridazinone herbicide 26 0 0 oryzalin Surflan dinitroanaline herbicide 9 17 0 oxyfluorfen Goal diphenylether herbicide/insecticide/other 26 0 0 paraquat dichloride Cyclone, Gramoxone quaternary nitrogen herbicide 26 0 0 pebulate6 Tillam thiocarbamate herbicide 26 0 0 pendimethalin Prowl dinitroaminobenzene herbicide 22 4 0 phorate Thimet organophosphate insecticide 4 3 19 phosmet Imidan organophosphate insecticide 13 13 0 prometryn Caparol, Prometryne triazine herbicide 17 0 9 propargite Omite, Comite or anosulfur insecticide 7 12 7 simazine Princep, Simazine triazine herbicide 26 0 0 tebuthiuron Spike substituted urea herbicide 26 0 0 terbacil Sinbar substituted uracil herbicide 26 0 0 thiobencarbs Saturn, Bolero thiocarbamate herbicide 26 0 0 thiodicarb Larvin carbamate insecticide 26 0 0 triallate5 Far-Go, Buckle thiocarbamate herbicide 26 0 0 triclopyr BEE Garton 4, Crossbow pyridine herbicide 1 7 2 7 triclopyr BEE* Gallon 4,Crossbow pyridine herbicide 0 10 16 triclopyr TEA Garton 3A, Redeem pyridine herbicide 26 0 0 trifluralin* Treflan,Trilin dinitroanaline herbicide 11 4 11 *The final ruling in WTC,et al.,v.EPA requires point-of-sale salmon hazard warnings in urban areas for these pesticides. There are 26 ESUs Evolutionary Significant Units located in CA, ID, OR and WA included in the WTC, et al., lawsuit. 2 Pesticides that receive a"may affect"determination are further classified as either"not likely"to adversely affect a species or"likely"to adversely affect a species. 3 Selective review for only 2,4-D ethylhexyl ester use in the N-CA/S-OR coastal coho ESU.See epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/24d-analysis.pdf for details. 4"No effect"determination based on agricultural use of 2,4-D. When used to control aquatic weeds, 2,4-D"may effect"all 26 ESUs. See epa.gov.oppfeadl/endanger/effects/24d/24d-analysis.pdf for details. 5 Not cited in WTC,et al., lawsuit but has received an effects determination. 6 Not registered for use in Washington State. 7 Selective effects determination limited to forestry use in 3 ESUs. See epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/effects/tricio-analysis.pdf for details. WSDA Endangered Species Program 12/23/04 Page 2 4 PROJECT NARRATIVE Project name: Mosquito Abatement Program 2005-2009 Size and location of the project: The project area is adjacent to and upland of the eastern edge of the Panther Creek Wetland generally located between SR-167 on the west and Lake Avenue South/Talbot Road South on the east and extending from SW 43rd Street on the south to 1-405 on the north, within the City of Renton, Washington. The project area covers approximately 60 acres to the east of the approximately 65 acre Panther Creek Wetland complex. The entire project is within the southeast quarter of Section 19 and the east half of Section 24, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington. Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 2 Project background: The City of Renton initiated the Mosquito Abatement Program in the Talbot Hill Area near the Panther Creek Wetland. The program was initially administered by the Parks Department, in the mid-1970's in response to complaints received from residents living adjacent to the wetland. The Panther Creek Wetland is a 65-acre complex located in the City of Renton east of State Route 167, west of Talbot Road, north of SW 43rd Street, and south of Interstate 405. Early treatments included methods such as aerial sprayings. However, increasing environmental information available in the mid-1980's led to the consideration of a program that balanced both citizens' demand for a Mosquito Abatement Program and environmental regulations and concerns. Under continued citizen advocacy for mosquito control, the City applied for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a five-year program (1989-1993). A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton and upheld by the Hearing Examiner following an appeal of the determination. The determination specified methods and types of treatment and monitoring, requirements for notification to citizens and agencies, and provisions for reconsideration of the suitability of the proposed treatment. The Examiner condition for the program required that a wildlife census be conducted prior to treatment of the wetland each year. The mosquito control treatment methods used from 1989-1993 consisted of a land treatment and also a water treatment. The water treatment utilized a biological insecticide called Altosid (methoprene) in dissolvable briquette form placed in the water once or twice a season to prevent mosquito larva from maturing into adults by inhibiting their growth. The land treatment utilized an insecticide spray called Scourges for the control of adult mosquitoes and was typically conducted May through the mosquito season (July/August). The 1989-1993 Mosquito Abatement Program was administered according to the program requirements of the SEPA determination and Hearing Examiner. In 1990, the program administration was transferred to the Surface Water Utility, which has since managed the program. In 1994, the City applied for a SEPA determination for a land treatment (spraying) program during June 1994 - August 1994 utilizing the synthetic pyrethroid products Scourge° and Permanone° 31-66. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Renton (File No. LUA-94-066, ECF) for the proposed program which was then implemented in accordance with the SEPA proposal and determination. Trapping of mosquitoes was conducted on a weekly basis during each period of treatment from 1991 to 1993, using light traps strategically located in the hillside area east of the Panther Creek Wetlands. The number and species of mosquitoes collected in the light traps were identified and recorded. The following four species were typically collected: Aedes, Coquillettidia, Culex, and Culiseta. Mosquito populations, although different from year-to- year, are shown by the trapping results to be recurring. A wildlife census was also conducted each year in accordance with the Hearing Examiner's decision dated May 31, 1989. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 3 Continued recurrence of mosquito populations in the Talbot Hill area near the Panther Creek Wetland resulted in citizen requests for continued mosquito control efforts. In order to provide relief from the nuisance and discomfort caused by the mosquitoes, the Surface Water Utility applied for and was granted a 5-year SEPA determination of non- significance-mitigated. The program, similar to the 1994 program, was conducted from April 1995 to September 1999. The Surface Water Utility again applied for a 5-year SEPA determination to continue the program through to 2004. Permanone° 31-66 was replaced with BIOMIST° (Same chemical formulation but different trade name) and the use of Scourge° was discontinued. This was because Permanone° 31-66 was found to be much more effective then Scourge° in controlling mosquito populations and can be applied at a much lower concentration minimizing environmental impacts. Also, for the program years 2003 and 2004, a new product trade named Kontrol 4-40 was used in conjunction with BIOMIST°. Both products have the same ingredients are applied at the same concentrations. With the expiration of the 2000 to 2004 SEPA determination, the Surface Water Utility is applying for another 5-year SEPA (April 2005 — September 2009). The proposed program for abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetland will be very similar to the program conducted in 2000-2004 (File No. LUA-00-025, ECF). It will consist only of land treatment applications of an ultra low volume (ULV) synthetic insecticide spray to brush and other upland vegetation using a gasoline-powered, backpack-mounted, portable blower. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week generally during the months of May through August when mosquito populations are typically higher. Treatment will be conducted in upland areas away from water or wetland areas by a licensed applicator/entomologist as conditions allow and in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements. Information on the characteristics of BIOMIST® and directions for its use are contained in Exhibit A. Both BIOMIST° and Kontrol 4-40 are insecticides that contain a synthetic version of permethrin as its active ingredient. Thse insecticides are formulated for dilution with oil products, such as mineral oil, and is to be applied at a rate between 0.0035 and 0.0070 pounds of permethrin per acre. BIOMIST° and Kontrol 4-40 degrade in soil and breaks down more slowly (24-48 hours) when compared to Scourge° (breaks down in a few hours), making it more effective in controlling mosquito populations. BIOMIST° and Kontrol 4-40 are the preferred insecticide because of their greater effectiveness; However, they are not to be applied within 100 feet of water. Permethrin is not on the list of pesticides with active ingredients named in the law suite filed against EPA by the Washington Toxics Coalition. The court ruling required that buffer zones be impose on the specific pesticide that may be applied near water because of the potential impacts to salmon. The complete list can be found in Exhibit B. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 4 Current use of the project site and adjacent properties: The current use of the project area is largely undeveloped, forested land. Low density and single family residential border the project site to the east. The undeveloped, open/forested Panther Creek Wetland borders the project treatment area to the west. Vacant, forested land borders the project area on the south and 1-405 borders the site on the north. Proposed schedule and timing: The schedule for the proposed spraying program for the abatement of mosquitoes in the area adjacent to and the upland area of the Panther Creek Wetland is typically from May through August during each year of the proposed five-year program. The treatments may be conducted in earlier or later months if mosquito populations are at high enough levels to warrant treatment. The spraying will only be conducted at a maximum frequency of twice per week, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Following each treatment the applicator will provide the City a brief summary of the area treated and the type of chemical used (BIOMIST°/Kontrol 4-40), weather conditions during the treatment application, the time during which treatment was conducted, an estimate of the relative abundance and distribution of mosquitoes, and a recommendation on the scope and timing of subsequent treatment. City staff will conduct on-site monitoring of the treatment applications periodically. Mitigation: • In order to ensure the public health and safety, the City will: 1) provide written information which fully describes the proposed abatement program and schedule to all property owners within the proposed project area; 2) conduct the program only on City property and on those privately owned parcels for which authorization has been received from the property owner or the owner's legal representative; 3) post a description and schedule of the program at regular intervals in the vicinity of the project area. The information will include the name and telephone number of a City representative who can provide further information about the program to interested parties. • The insecticide spraying must be conducted in upland areas away from water areas and homes by a licensed applicator in accordance with EPA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA) and Department of Agriculture (WAC-16- 228) approved application requirements. • To prevent excess drift of the proposed insecticide sprays and potential drift into the Panther Creek Wetland, application may only be made as conditions permit in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture approved application requirements, e.g., restrictions on the maximum wind speed above which treatment may not be conducted. Wind speeds determined by the applicator at the time of treatment must be 10 miles per hour or less and must be blowing in an easterly H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQ\tb Mosquito Abatement Program 2000-2004 Project Narrative Page 5 direction away from the Panther Creek Wetland or the treatment may not be conducted. • Equipment washdown water is to be disposed of off-site in accordance with EPA and Department of Agriculture requirements so as not to contaminate the surface or ground water. • Accidental spills are to be reported immediately by the applicator to the City of Renton, King County Department of Health, the State Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Ecology (spills in water). Appropriate measures are to be immediately implemented by the applicator to first contain and then to clean up the spill in accordance with Department of Agriculture and/or other applicable agency requirements. Because only small quantities (see Section B.7.a.1 of the Environmental Checklist) of the proposed insecticide will be on the project site, the quantity of insecticide that may spill is anticipated to pose little impact. • The applicator will immediately notify the City of Renton and stop treatment if any animals are killed in association with the abatement program. No animal kill is expected because BIOMIST°/Kontrol 4-40, when used according to the manufacture's instructions as approved by EPA, are reported to have low toxicity to animals. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2000 Mosquito Abatement Program\2005 Program\SEPA\project narrative.doc\AQ\tb A PROJECT REQUEST FORM PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS (SOME SECTIONS APPLY TO CIP AND SOME APPLY TO DEVELOPER PROJECTS) DATE: CONTACT: 1�r�ry' CQu n n WO# FILE STATUS EXISTING OR NEW FILE CODE(PRI XX-XXXX)(if applicable) - : LOCATION My Work Space: File Bay Shelf#: Other: M m Gi u au PtM cj , 1 vk{X) PROJECT NAME:(TERTIARY) (label Iine one) (250 characters max) Allowable Folder Title: (SECONDAY): (CIP Only)(enter or open pick list below) (label line two) (WORKING FILE) Go to Utilities Pick List(Second Page) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: ADDRESS/STREET NAME(S): DEV/CNTR/OWN/CNSLT: OTHER ALIASES: Size of Waterline: N/A New & N/A New Size of Sewerline: N/A New & N/A New Size of Stormline: &A) New & N/A New CHECK EACH DISCIPLINE INVOLVED IN PROJECT Ltr Drwg #of sheets TED(roadway/drainage) (off site improvements) (include TESC) TRO (Signalization, Channelization,Lighting) WWP(wastewater) (sanitary sewer main) WTR(water) (Mains,Valves,Hydrants) (inc.composite&HorizontalCtrl) ] SWP(surface water imp.) 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