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March 4, 1987
Building and Zoning Department
City of Renton
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton, WA 98055
Gentlemen:
Please include the undersigned as a party of record
with respect to the following land use permits or
files. We are interested in being informed regarding
any activities, hearings, or city actions pertaining
to these permits or properties :
1. Edwards/Segale SIt099-80 & 54099-85.
Z. M. A. Segale (Monroe Avenue) Sl/032-082.
3. Greenwood Cemetery SP-048-85.
Also, please include us a party of record regarding
the McMBhon/Centron rezone application.
Sincerely,
KIDDER, MATHEWS & SEGNER, INC.
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BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH
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February 12, 1987
M.A. Segale
P.O.Box 88050
Tukwila, WA 98188
SUBJECT: FILL SITE LOCATED AT 301 MONROE AVENUE N.E. , RENTON,
WASHINGTON
Gentlemen:
Your fill permit, B-12143, has expired. Do not continue operations
at the above site until a new permit has been issued.
Please note your special permit, SP-032-82, expires on June 4, 1987.
You should contact the appropriate department for an extension of
this special permit.
Sincerely,
Kenneth C. Bindara
Lead Building Inspector
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FROM: Don Monaghan-
For your comments
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REMARKS
M. A. SEGALE, INC.SEGAL( GENERAL CONTRACTORS
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OWNER: M. A. SEGALE, INC.
P. O. BOX 88050
TUKWILA, WN. 98188
PROJECT ADDRESS: 300 Block of Monroe Ave. N. E. Renton
LEGAL: E 1/2, N E 1/4, N W 1/4 OF SECTION 16,
T23N, R4E, W. M. Except the North 330
feet.
DESCRIPTION: Continue Fill & Grade
EXTENT & LOCATION: (see attachment)
APPROX. COMPLETION: ne __ 2% -9- _
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DRAINAGE: Per the Renton Hearing Examiners
Restrictive Covenents and the verbal
agreement between City of Renton
Engineering Dept. , M. A. Segale, Inc.
and GeoEngineers at a meeting Feb. 15,
1983; surface water will be channeled to
the sidewalls of the pit where the water
will percolate into the native sand and
gravel deposits, thereby, recharging the
aquifer with natural precipitation.
Plans for final grading and stormwater
control will be submitted when
approximately 90% of the filling
operation is complete.
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P.O.BOX 88050 • 18010 SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY • TUKWILA,WASHINGTON 98188 •TELEPHONE: (206)575-3200
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BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH
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DATE: March 15, 1985
TO: Barbara Y. Shinpoch, Mayor
FROM: Environmental Review Committee
SUBJECT: Segale Special Permit, File SP-032-82
On March 13th, the Environmental Review Committee considered the possibility of
accelerating the fill operation at the Segale pit from the anticipated five (5) year period
to as little as six (6) months.
The impact upon the roadway structure would be equal in either situation . The roadway
would still wear out with the same number of trips. However, the issue of traffic
congestion may be another point. It was not felt that it was significant to require a new
environmental review or reopen the conditional use permit.
It was noted, by Dick Houghton, that the roadway had held up for approximately a
nineteen (19) year period without resurfacing It appears that garbage trucks create far
greater impacts because they can exceed load limits while the dump trucks can not. This
special legislation by the State probably has greater long term effect upon the City than
any fill or grade activity that is a one time operation.
The primary concern of fill and grade permits should be: 1) the haul routes; 2) the hours
of operation; and 3) traffic congestion. These were all specifically addressed by the
Environmental Review Committee and the Hearing Examiner in this case.
As you are fully aware, this does not preclude the Council from reopening the file to
consider the potential changes in the operation. In fact, this situation may warrant the
Planning and Development Committee considering changes to the Mining and Grading
Ordinance to specifically spread fill operations out over a specified period of time.
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Gary Van Dusen
Industrial Relations
M.A. Segale, Inc.
P.O.Box 88050
Tukwila, Wa. 98188
RE: Special Permits, files SP-099-80,SP-032-82
Dear Mr. Van Dusen:
Enclosed please find copies of the Hearing Examiner's reports and
covenants as requested by you during our meeting on April 18, 1985.
If you would like copies of the full files, please contact me and.
we will make arrangements. I should note, though, that there is.a
charge for xeroxing the files.
If you have further questions, or would like clarification of
information in the files, please feel free to call me at 235-2540.
Sincerely,
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Building & Zoning Director
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March 15, 1983
TO: Fred Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
FROM: Jim Hanson, Assistant Building Director
SUBJECT: Restrictive Covenants For SP-032-82 Special
Permit for Fill
Do the enclosed restrictive covenants meet your intent for
the covenants required by above referenced special permit?
Larry Warren feels that the on-site recharging system should
be installed and maintained throughout the fill process
rather than before completion. We also believe that item
4 should be eliminated.
We will await your reply before contacting Segale for our
requested changes.
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MEMORANDUM
February 24, 1983
TO: Fred J. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
FROM: Ron Nelson, Building& Zoning Director
SUBJECT: File No. SP-032-82, M. A. SEGALE, INC.
Fill Permit and Covenants
Mr. Crumbaugh, Attorney for Segale, Inc. , met with the City
Attorney, Larry Warren approximately two ,weeks ago to work .
out the wording necessary for these covenants. . I was verbally
told that we should see the documents soon.
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055
BARBARA' Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER
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February 23, 1983
TO: Ron Nelson, Building Director F E B 2 3 1983
FROM: Fred J. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
SUBJECT: File No. SP-032-82, M. A. SEGALE, INC.
Special Permit; Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
According to my files, this item was never finalized and restrictive covenants are still
outstanding. The annual license should not have been issued as the permit for fill and
grade cannot be issued until the conditions of approval are satisfied. Since the item has
apparently been pending since June of 1982, I would appreciate closing the item out.
If an oversight on our part has led to a misconception, please forward to this office the
final restrictive covenants concerning this matter. This office had rejected the earlier
version of the covenants (see attached) and a final copy was never received here.
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TO: Ron Nelson, Building & Zoning Director
FROM: Fred Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
RE: File No. SP-032-82; M. A. Segale, Inc. ; Special
Permit; Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
have reviewed the covenants proposed to implement the conditions of
the special permit approval . Paragraphs three and four do not
represent the intent of this office to protect the ground water
aquifer. That aquifer is not limited solely to the subject site but
all properties which benefit from the aquifer.
The covenants will require modification to implement the intent of
the.decision or the permit should not be issued. Also, the City
Attorney should approve the covenants as to form.
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July 19, '1982
M. A. Segale, Inc.
P.O. Box 8.8050
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Attention: Cris F. Crumbaugh
Subject: Restrictive Covenants For SP-032-82
Gentlemen:
The restrictive covenants submitted with your application
for your annual license for fill on Monroe Avenue N.E.
is not acceptable by our City Attorney or our Hearing
Examiner.
Please revise the covenants using the wording recommended
by Larry Warren in the attached memo from him to Jerry
Lind of our office.
Sincerely,
James C. Hanson
Assistant Building Director
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July 19, 1982
M. A: Segale, Inc.
P.O. Box 88050
Tukwila, Washington '98188
Attention: Cris F. Cru:abaugh
Subject: Restrictive Covenants For SP-032-82
Gentlemen:
The restrictive covenants submitted with your application
for your annual license for fill'on Monroe avenue N.E.
is not acceptable by our.City Attorney or our Hearing
Examiner.
Please revise the covenants -using the wording recommended
by Larry Warren in the attached memo from him to Jerry
Lind of our office.
Sincerely,
James C. Hanson
Assistant Building Director
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July 6, 1982
TO:Larry Warren, City Attorney
FROM: Jerry Lind, Land Use Inspector
SUBJECT: M.A. Segale, Inc. , SP-032-82
Our office has received the attached letter from Fred
Kaufman concerning the restrictive covenants for the
above mentioned Special Permit. Apparently he has '
some concern that paragraphs three and four do not
protect the ground water aquifer and therefore, should
be modified before we issue the permit.
Would you review these covenants and give us your
opinion of them as well as examining two bonds that
were required for site rehabilitation and street
cleaning.
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OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINE` JUN - 41982
CITY OF RENTON BUILDING/ZONING DEPT.
REPORT AND DECISION
APPLICANT: M. A. Segale, Inc. FILE NO. SP-032-82
LOCATION: West side of Monroe Avenue N.E. approximately 330 feet south
of the intersection with N. E. 4th Street.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:The applicant seeks approval of a special permit to fill an
existing 70-foot deep gravel pit with approximately 1 , 100,000
cubic yards of material .
SUMMARY OF DECISION: Building & Zoning Department Recommendation: Approval with
conditions.
Hearing Examiner Decision: Approval with restrictive covenants.
BUILDING & ZONING The Building & Zoning Department report was received by the
DEPARTMENT REPORT: Examiner on May 6, 1982.
PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Building & Zoning Department report,
examining available information on file with the application,
and field checking the property and surrounding area, the
Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows :
The hearing was opened on May 13, 1982 at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton
Municipal Building. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner, and the
application file was entered into the record as follows :
Exhibit #1 : Application File including Building & Zoning
Department report and other pertinent documents
The Examiner advised receipt of a request for continuation from James Colt, Mt. Olivet
Cemetery, and he invited Mr. Colt s- comments . Responding was:
James Colt
P.O. Box 547
Renton, WA 98057
Mr. Colt submitted two additional exhibits into the record which were entered as follows :
Exhibit #2: Map designating water rights and water shed
areas for Mt. Olivet Cemetery; File No.
SP-099-80, Rainier Sand & Gravel Co.
Exhibit #3: U.S. Topographic Section Map indicating
various permits for fill & grade and
construction in the area of Mt. Olivet
Cemetery
Mr. Colt submitted a letter, dated May 13, 1982, to the Hearing Examiner from himself,
entered as Exhibit #4, which addresses various concerns , and requests continuation of
the hearing for at least two weeks to allow completion and submission of a study being
prepared by the cemetery and the State Department of Ecology regarding the cumulative
effects on water rights and watershed areas if the subject application is approved. _
Responding to the Examiner's inquiry regarding whether the D.O.E. is officially involved
in the study, Mr. Colt advised that a letter should be transmitted from that department
to the Hearing Examiner no later than Monday, May 17, 1982, and would address concerns
not necessarily from the subject application, but for the entire area in which water is
currently causing destabilization of banks and falling trees adjacent to Maple Valley
Highway.
The Examiner asked whether the applicant would object to a continuance in light of the
information presented by Mr. Colt. Responding was:
Chris F. Crumbaugh
P.O. Box 88050
Tukwila, WA 98188
Mr. Crumbaugh strongly objected to a continuance due to lack of notice by Mr. Colt and
prior knowledge by him of drainage problems in the area for a long period of time. He
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noted that ,the subject site is located approximately three-quarters of a mile from the
cemetery, and would not have a contributive impact upon that facility. The Examiner
determined that the staff report ue presented and testimony given by all interested
parties prior to deciding whether the matter should be. continued.
Roger Blaylock, Zoning Administrator, presented the Building & Zoning Department report,
and entered the following additional exhibits into the record:
Exhibit #5: Elevation Drawings designating existing
gravel pit and other elevations on site
Exhibit #6: Cross Section Drawings of pit and site
Responding to the Examiner's inquiry regarding whether N.E. 2nd Street is a dedicated
public right-of-way, Mr. Blaylock stated that it is not; however, the city has dedicated
public right-of-way for Monroe Avenue N.E. and N.E. 2nd Street running to the east which
will be improved jointly by the city and county to provide access to their new facilities.
Referencing Section L.5 of the staff report which reviews allowable fill material , Mr.
Blaylock indicated the city's recommendation that any materials that are biodegradable
be prohibited as fill , and use of such material requires a separate permit from King
County. The Examiner noted that biodegradable material could be used if approved by
the county unless a specific condition to prohibit its use is attached to permit approval .
Mr. Crumbaugh advised that the applicant is the general contractor for the construction
of SR-5.15 from Puget Drive to Carr Road, and the existing pit on the subject site will
be used as a depository for waste material removed during preparation for that project.
He discussed the urgency in the time frame of the project, and requested that approval of '
the special permit not be delayed. Responding to staff recommendations contained in the
Building & Zoning Department report , Mr. Crumbaugh cited Section L.7 which denotes
requirements of the Environmental Review Committee upon issuance of the DNS, specifically,
that Monroe Avenue N.E. may be closed during construction and the applicant will require
proof of permission to access onto a private roadway owned by King County. He advised
that the applicant was approached in 1978 by city and county officials requesting donation of
right-of-way for Monroe Avenue N.E. , and, in response, the property was donated at no
charge and several agreements were reached with the city, one of which was that no
late-comers charges would be imposed for utilities during future development of the site.
He submitted a copy of the quit claim deed for the record:
Exhibit #7: Quit Claim Deed from Segale to City of
Renton, dated June 25, 1978, containing
agreements
Mr. Crumbaugh stated the applicant 's intent to utilize Monroe Avenue N.E. as an exit
from the subject site since it is a four-way signalized intersection; and entrance to
the site is proposed from N.E. 4th Street on the county road. He also noted that to
ensure maintenance of those roadways , the city has required an annual maintenance bond.
The. Examiner inquired if the applicant has permission to use the King County roadway.
Mr. Crumbaugh stated that the county has allowed access to the applicant for many years ,
and if proof is necessary, a letter could be provided from the county; however, he
requested that the decision not be conditioned upon approval of a county permit due to
lengthy review and approval processes and the necessity for timely commencement of the
project. His second concern related to the staff recommendation for a five year duration
of permit approval since filling the large pit will potentially require ten years or more.
He suggested instead that a requirement, be imposed that would allow review by the
Hearing Examiner after five years for compliance to initial conditions or additional
concerns which may have arisen. The burden and expense of acquiring new engineering
studies after a five year period is objectionable, he stated, and he suggested that a ,
ten year duration be imposed.
Responding to Mr. Colt's statements , Mr. Crumbaugh advised that an engineering report
had been prepared by George S. Crawford, P.E. , and submitted with the application, which
contains a section pertaining specifically to drainage. He noted that the project on
the subject. site was commenced subsequent to establishment of Mr. Colt's water rights
and excavation in the area has not impacted those rights in any way. He also indicated
that the fill project will not impact the cemetery property because water will continue
to percolate through the fill material. He reiterated staff comments which state
that upon completion of the filling on the site,, a surface water plan must be prepared
and siltation problems mitigated, and concluded by stating his objections to a
continuance of the public hearing.
Responding to the Examiner's request for additional comments , Mr. Colt stated the
reason for requesting a continuance is due to difficulty in receiving notification of
the public hearings and to allow sufficient time for Douglas J. Canning, Engineering
firm, and the Department of Ecology to complete analyses of the existing situation.
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The Examiner concurred in the request, and indicated that if the engineering reports
are available to him by May 18, 1982, the hearing would be continued to May 25, 1982.
Otherwise, the hearing would be continued to no later than June 1 , 1982. Mr. Crumbaugh
emphasized the importance of timing since a limited duration is allowed by the state
for clearing and removal of materials for the highway project.
Since no further comments were offered, the hearing regarding File No. SP-032-82 was
closed at 10: 15 a.m. and continued to either May 25, 1982 or June 1 , 1982, dependent
upon receipt of additional submissions.
CONTINUANCE:
The hearing regarding this matter was reopened on June 1 , 1982 at 9:05 a.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. Parties not previously affirmed were'
asked to take the oath.
Roger Blaylock, Zoning Administrator, briefly described the proposal and the purpose of
continuance of the public hearing to allow the opportunity to gather additional information
from the State Department of Ecology regarding protection of water rights established on
Mt. Olivet Cemetery property. The Examiner advised receipt of a cover letter and two
reports from Mr. Colt, which were entered as follows into the record:
Exhibit #8: Letter from James Colt, dated May 26, 1982,
and two reports by Douglas J . Canning,
Engineering Firm
He also entered a report filed by the applicant as follows:
Exhibit #9: Report by GeoEngineers , Inc. for M.A. Segale,
received June 1 , 1982
Responding to the Examiner's inquiry regarding further information received from the
Department of Ecology, James Colt stated that upon return of departmental staff from
vacation, the D.O..E. will be performing an extensive study on the entire watershed
area which serves Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Responding to information contained in Exhibit
9, Mr. Colt reviewed concerns relating to changes in the quantity and quality of runoff
following filling of the subject site, runoff which now consists of ground water which
is recharged by percolating into the lower level of the pit and flows into the aquifers
which directly contribute to Mt. Olivet Creek. He advised concern regarding the -
quantity of asphalt in the fill material , which may pollute the stream with oils, and
clays and waste dirt , which are not permeable. He objected to provision of a ditch
along the west side of the property to contain surface runoff, noting that water rights
of Mt. Olivet require that runoff be directed to the southwest to continue to flow into
the existing aquifers to recharge the ground water supply.
Indicating that his engineers had not had an opportunity to review Exhibit #9, Mr. Colt
advised that in response to information received by the D.O.E. and other interested
parties , he is transmitting a request to the City Council to declare the entire 465
acres lying to the east of the cemetery an environmentally sensitive area. He addressed
the specifics of the Declaration of Environmental Non-Significance previously issued by
the Environmental Review Committee for the subject proposal , stating that the checklist
requires control of the storm water and siltation, and he expressed his opinion that
plans for such control as well as an overall drainage pattern for the entire watershed
area should be formulated and approved by the Public Works Department prior to
commencement of any filling or excavation within that area which would affect the path
of the water, its ground flow, or interference by siltation in the ground water supply.
Secondly, he pointed out that on page 3 of the checklist, it is indicated that the city
felt that the proposal would have a major impact on water and on water courses , and_at
one point it stated that a request for more information was being contemplated.
Mr. Colt advised that opposition to the proposal is supported by approximately 2800
individuals who have an interest in the water rights of Mt. Olivet Cemetery, and during
the period of continuance over 800 signatures have been obtained from well-known families
in the area deeply concerned regarding all of the proposed projects in the surrounding
vicinity and potential interference to the water •rights. He submitted the following
documents into the record:
Exhibit #10: Certificates of Ownership, 1891 ;
Rules and Regulations of Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Mr. Colt summarized by requesting the Hearing Examiner to assure preservation of water
rights under code provisions to all of the families cited.
The Examiner requested testimony by the applicant. Chris Crumbaugh advised that upon
receipt of the information entered as Exhibit #8, the applicant's engineering firm
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had researched specific-concerns, and a representative will respond later in the hearing.
He stated that a large landfill project is currently in process on the cemetery property
and large amounts of water are being discharged which have created mud flows filling the
stream. Additionally, at times , fill material deposited in the cemetery were not in
accordance with City of Renton ordinance requirements, thereby further degrading the
environmental quality of that area. He then introduced his engineer, who responded as
follows:
John Koloski
GeoEngineers , Inc.
P.O. Box'6325
Bellevue,- WA 98007
Mr. Koloski described his educational and professional background, and advised performance
of a number of investigations .in the past two years of facilities in the area of the
subject site, specifically relative to water quality and quantity for Mt. -Olivet Cemetery.
Based on those observations and review of the information contained in Exhibit #8 from
Mr. Canning, it was his opinion that filling the subject mined out gravel pit on the
subject site will not have any effect on the quantity or quality of water that occurs in
Mt. Olivet Creek. The area is highly permeable in general , and most of the rainfall in
the area does infiltrate, and a very small amount reemerges as Mt. Olivet Creek. He felt
it relevant to note that the fill material will contain only non-putrescible substances ,
and regardless of the permeability of those materials , the only significant factor is
whether the water table is located below the floor of the pit; and secondly, ground
water contamination from solid waste disposal sites is less likely the further the
distance from the project site to the point of water emergence, in this case, a distance
of several thousand feet. By contrast, he noted, the distance from the waste disposal
site at Mt. Olivet Cemetery is approximately 350 feet from the point of water extraction.
The Examiner inquired if, in Mr. Koloski 's opinion, the use of broken concrete, asphalt,
top soil and certain gravels would not impair nor impede the quality of water that now
falls on the site and emerges in Mt. Olivet Creek. Mr. Koloski confirmed that was his
opinion, and noted that if the backfill was 100% impermeable, water would run off of the
backfill and into the adjoining, highly permeable areas and immediately infiltrate to the
water table of the adjoining site. Except for the quantity of water which is specifically
captured and diverted in some manner, the remainder will infiltrate around the creek.
The Examiner requested a definition of waste dirt. Mr. Koloski defined waste dirt as that
which is generated from excavation of construction projects and might include organic soil ,
broken concrete, or sandy silt material which is not particularly suitable for structural
fill . The Examiner inquired regarding the contamination of waste dirt by metallic
compounds or chemicals. Mr. Koloski indicated that he cannot testify regarding the
quantity used in that factor, but the assumption is that the material being discussed is
a nonorganic soil which is native glacial .material .
The Examiner requested testimony by city staff. Responding was:
Bob Bergstrom
Engineering Supervisor
Mr. Bergstrom stated that in his opinion, filling and grading in areas upstream of Mt.
Olivet's diversionary dam does have a potential to change ground water resources in the
Mt. Olivet Creek basin. When surface topography changes by backfi'lling of less permeable
material , the potential exists for the operation of ground water flow to change. However,
due to uncertainties involved in the numerous projects proposed in the general area of the
subject site, it is very difficult to assess the extent of the impact. He discussed a
proposed county project on Monroe Avenue N.E. which will include installation of a storm
drainage system on the east margin of the site, noting the difficulty of predicting .
effects of the construction and difficulty in placing a monetary value on ground water.
However, based on current city water rates , the value would be approximately $15,000 per
year for Mt. Olivet Cemetery's supply. Mr. Koloski emphasized that during the period of
time the pit is being backfilled, until it reaches its finished configuration there will
be zero runoff from the site, and no water, can physically run off of that property until
it is completely filled.
Mr. Blaylock inquired if instead of diverting the water to a storm sewer, can ground
water aquifers be recharged. The Examiner also noted that the Canning report indicated '
the possibility of utilizing injection -wells. Mr. Koloski agreed that this is a practice
that is not uncommon in a variety of areas in the country. The Examiner inquired if.
problems would occur upon development of the site when impermeable surfaces such as paving
are installed. Mr. Koloski stated that at that point, site runoff may occur, and the
conventional means of trapping oil and grease through mechanical devices in the storm
sewer system could be employed; however, reinfiltration of water accumulating on site ,
would be quite practical , particularly under the prevailing geological conditions on
the subject site.
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Mr. Crumbaugh further clarified. that the project is designed so that upon completion of
the fill operation, a ditch will remain on site for percolation of the water. . At such
time as development plans are submitted following filling, the applicant will concern
himself with disposal of water. Mr. Colt stated that channelization of the storm water
into a ground infiltration system to feed the aquifers and eventually the creek is the
ultimate solution to the matter. However, he indicated concern that no assurances are
being given by the city or the individual developers on all of the surrounding projects
cited in the letter from the D.O.E. regarding the protection of water rights to Mt.
Olivet Cemetery. He requested that the Hearing Examiner review the cumulative effects
of all of the projects , and require a unified acceptable drainage program which will
assure protection of the water rights for at least another 50 years. Mr. Colt referenced
a brochure published by D.O.E. which discusses channelization of water from natural sites
into an urban environment, and indicates that urban runoff, unless placed in an aquifer,
does not contribute to the quality or quantity of water which would normally be available,
and further supports development of plans to assure that the aquifer will be recharged
rather than diverting water into a storm system.
Responding to Mr. Crumbaugh's comments relative to the fill project on the Mt. Olivet
site, Mr. Colt clarified that the previously mined out cemetery property is being
restored, and when the project is completed, the water rights will, cover the entire
19.5 acre site, not just the existing cemetery, and water will be utilized to irrigate
the entire property. In addition, the quality of water is being affected not just by
the subject project, but also a previous application, File No. SP-099-80, Rainier Sand
and Gravel , Inc. , for which a permit has not been issued because of disagreement
surrounding, the drainage ditch and water rights which have not been addressed to the
satisfaction of all parties in the past 14 months.
The Examiner inquired if Mr. Colt would object to utilization of the information
submitted during the subject hearing for review of a request for reconsideration filed
by him on the Emma Cugini special permit application as well . There was no objection.
The hearing. was subsequently closed at 9:45 a.m.
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION: Having reviewed the record in this matter, the Examiner
now makes and enters the following:
FINDINGS: '
1 . The' applicant , M.A. Segale, Inc. , filed a request for special permit to fill and
grade an existing gravel pit with approximately 1 ,100,000 cubic yards of material .
2. The application file containing the application, SEPA documentation, the Building
and Zoning Department report, and other pertinent documents was entered into the
record as Exhibit #1 .
3. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental
Policy Act of 1971 , RCW 43.21C, as amended, a Declaration of Non-Significance has
been issued for the subject proposal by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) ,
responsible official .
4. Plans for the proposal have been reviewed by all city departments affected by the
impact of this development.
5. The subject property is located on the west side of Monroe Avenue N.E. approximately
330 feet south of N.E. 4th Street.
6. A 70-foot deep pit is located on the property as a result of past quarry activity ,
which extracted gravel from the subject site. The site is approximately 15. 1 acres
in area. There is no significant vegetation on the subject site. Some standing
water covered by vegetation is located at the bottom of the existing pit.
7. The Comprehensive Plan designates the area in which the subject site is located as
suitable for the development of public and quasi-public uses.
8. The site is zoned G-1 (General ; Single Family Residential ; Minimum lot size - 35,000
square feet) .
9. While, the site fronts on Monroe Avenue N.E. , the applicant has generally used a
private haul road owned by King County for ingress to the subject site and proposes
to continue ingress via this method. Egress would generally occur via Monroe to
take advantage of the traffic signal for left turns.
10. Approximately 44,000 (Forty-four Thousand) one-way (88,000 round trips) will be
required to import the 1 , 100,000 cubic yards of material necessary to fill the ,
subject site.
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11 . The subject site serves as a recharge area for the aquifer which feeds the creek
located southwest of the subject site. The extent of this role is not fully known.
The creek for convenience has been called Olivet Creek.
Precipitation falling on the site percolates into the subsurface and over periods
of days and months , slowly recharges the water table. Some of the water eventually
reaches the Cedar River by seeps located on the bluffs above theriver. Some
reaches the waters of Olivet Creek while most of the water presumably percolates
through the substrata to the level of the Cedar River without visibly showing on
any surface. -
12. Filling the site to match the surrounding terrain will have some effect on the
recharge of the underlying aquifer, but until the surface is brought up to grade,
recharge will take place through the side walls of the existing pit. When the pit
is entirely eliminated, surface accumulation of water will be diverted to a drainage
system from which natural percolation will occur.
Any diversion to a closed storm drainage system would change the aquifer recharge
characteristics.
13. The types of material used to fill the pit would have some impact on the recharge
and percolation rate but precipitation falling on the site would eventually percolate
either through the side walls of natural material and through the fill, material
while the pit remains , or through the adjacent natural material via the drainage
system.
14. The quality of the water would be minimally impaired by contaminated fill material
the further the water flows through the aquifer. The distance from the site to
where water is extracted by the cemetery for irrigation is such as to minimize
potential pollution.
15. The Mt. Olivet Cemetery has a valid water right claim to 250 gallons per minute (gpm)
or 72 acre feet of water per year. According to the Department of Ecology, the
claim is entitled to protection per RCW 90.03. The amount of water actually
utilized by Mt. Olivet Cemetery was not indicated, but the total claim under the
city's water utility fee structure would be worth approximately $15,000 per year.
The cemetery currently utilizes Its water rights to irrigate the cemetery and is not
served by the city's water utility.
16. Because the area is growing, the city would like to reserve the right to review the
impact of the truck traffic and other impacts of the fill on the general area. The
Building and Zoning Department has recommended that the permit be limited to a five
year period.
17. The Department of Ecology has indicated some concern for the relatively recent
sloughs above the Maple Valley Highway and the new seeps appearing on the bluffs.
These occurrences were probably related to the gravel quarries' located on the bluffs.
CONCLUSIONS:
1 . The special permit to fill and grade the former quarry pit appears to serve the
public use and interest but certain provisions indicated below must be observed to
assure the continued flow of Olivet Creek.
2. The pit has been observed to be an attractive nuisance by the Police Department.
The subject site in its current state no longer serves a productive or useful purpose
but with filling and grading can be restored to a level grade to serve eventually as
a 'building site. The fill and grade itself serves the purpose of providing a si_te for
the disposition of spoils of other construction projects such as the removal of
excess earth materials from the SR-515 right-of-way.
3. The amount of fill material will require an extremely large number of round trips
by trucks to and from the site. The arterial serving the site is heavily used
during the peak hours and therefore the applicant should limit the time period so
as not to interfere with the peak hour traffic. Further, the route must be kept
free of debris so as not to interfere at any time with the arterial functions of
N.E. 3rd and 4th Streets.
The hours of operation should, therefore, be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. with no operations occurring on Saturday or Sunday. . Further, if the
hours of operation interfere with peak hour travel , they may further be limited by
the city as necessary.
The applicant will also have to post a cash bond to permit the Public Works Department
SP-032-82 Page Seven
upon request by any affected city agency to clear the streets of debris. The bond
shall be a revolving fund with an initial bond of $3,000 and with further amounts as
the funds are depleted.
4. While the city can authorize the grading and filling of the subject site, the city
by such authorization does not empower the applicant to impair the private rights
of adjacent property owners nor the water rights claims of such adjacent property
owners. Any grading of the subject site is therefore conditioned on not interfering
with the 'water rights claim of Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In order to safeguard the
cemetery's claim, the applicant will be required to provide on site, a method which
assures that all precipitation which now percolates naturally into the soils of the
subject site will continue to do so.
5. The fill material should be such that contamination does not become a problem. The
material should not contain any soluble poisons or other leachable compounds which
could poison the creek water and damage the, water rights of Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
6. The area, in which the subject site is located is undergoing considerable growth.
N.E. 3rd/4th Street is a major access arterial to the growing residential areas of
the city'. Commercial and business enterprises are also located in the general
Highlands area north and east of the subject site. Therefore, the permit should be
reviewed to further determine the impacts of the fill on the general area and the
impacts on Olivet Creek and the stability of the bluffs above the Maple Valley
Highway.: The permit should, therefore, be for a period not to exceed five years.
The applicant may secure continuous operation by applying for a new permit prior
to the expiration of the current permit.
DECISION:
The special permit to fill and grade the subject site is approved subject to the
following conditions :
1 . The permit shall be for a period not to exceed five years.
2. No trucks shall enter or leave the premises other than the hours of 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday. The hours of operation may be adjusted downward
if the city determines that such further limitation is necessary to minimize
interference with the arterial functions during the peak hours.
3. A cash bond in the amount of $3,000 shall be posted to provide for street cleaning
if the applicant fails to clean the streets of debris generated by the operation.
The amount shall be renewed at the city's option if the amount is exhausted prior
to the expiration of the permit.
4. The execution of restrictive covenants requiring restrictive covenants requiring
the installation of an on-site system for recharging the aquifer with natural
precipitation. Such system shall provide that all natural precipitation be
returned to the aquifer by percolation, injection wells or other reasonable means
and such requirements shall apply whether the land remains undeveloped or is developed
with on-site improvements.
5. No material may be incorporated into the site which contains soluble poisons or
other leachable compounds which have the potential for contaminating the ground
water.
ORDERED THIS 4th day of June, 1982.
Vath.-VFredJ. fman
Land Use earing Examiner
TRANSMITTED THIS 4th day of June, 1982 by Affidavit of Mailing to the parties
of record:
James Colt, P.O.' Box 547, Renton, WA - 98057
Chris Crumbaugh, P.O. Box 88050., Tukwila, WA 98188
John Koloski ;_ GeoEngineers , Inc. , P.O. Box 6325, Bellevue, WA
98007
Bob Bergstrom, Engineering Supervisor, Public Works Department
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TRANSMITTED THIS 4th day of June, 1982 to the following:
Mayor Barbara Y. Shinpoch
Councilman Richard M. Stredicke
Richard Houghton, Public Works Director
David Clemens , Policy Development Director
Members , Renton Planning Commission
Ron Nelson, Building 6 Zoning Director
Roger Blaylock, Zoning Administrator
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Renton Record-Chronicle
Pursuant to Title IV, Section 3015 of the City 's Code, request for reconsideration must
be filed in writing on or before June 18, 1982. Any aggrieved person feeling that the
decision of the Examiner is based on erroneous procedure , errors of law or fact, error
in judgment , or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at
the prior hearing may make a written request for review by the Examiner within fourteen
14) days from the date of the Examiner's decision. This request shall set forth the
specific errors relied upon by such appellant, and the Examiner may, after review of the
record, take further action as he deems proper.
An appeal to the City Council is governed by Title IV, Section 3016, which requires that
such appeal be filed with th'e City Clerk accompanying a filing fee of $25.00 and meeting
other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection or
purchase in the Finance Department , first floor of City Hall .
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BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH
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May 7, 1982
M.A. Segale, Inc.
P.O. Box 88050
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: APPLICATION FOR A FILL AND GRADE PERMIT TO FILL A 70
FOOT DEW IQLE,.GVTH 1 , 100 ,000 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL MATERIAL,
FILE P 0.3 2{-, 8 2a;= PROPERTY LOCATED 330 FEET SOUTH OF
THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF MONROE AVENUE N.E. AND
N.E. 4TH STREET.
Gentlemen:
The Land Use Hearing Examiner has continued the public hearing
for your application from Tuesday, May, 1982, until 9 : 00 a.m. ,
Thuarsddy, May 13, 1982, in the Fire Department basement meeting
room. The Fire Station is located on the west side of Mill
Avenue S. across from City Hall.
Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing.
If you have any further questions, please call the Renton
Building and Zoning Department; 235-2550.
Very truly yours,
Roger J. Blaylock
Zoning Administrator
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FINAL DECLARATION OF NON-SikewIFICANCE
Application No(s) : SP-032-82
Environmental Checklist No. : ECF-031-82
Description of Proposal: Application for fill
and grade to fill
70 foot deep hole
with 1 , 100,000 cubic
yards of fill material::
Proponent: M. A. SEAGALE, INC.
Location of Proposal : Located 330 feet
south of the S.W.
intersection of Monroe
Avenue N.E. and N.E.
4th Street.
Lead Agency: Building & Zoning Department
This proposal was reviewed by the ERC on April 14 , 1982,
and April 21 , 1982, following a presentation by Jerry LindoftheBuilding & Zoning Department. Oral comments were
accepted from: David Clemens, Ronald Nelson, James Hanson,
Jerry L ihd, Donald Persson, Robert Bergstrom, Roger Blaylock,
Richard Houghton and James Matthew.
Incorporated by reference in the record of the proceedings
of the ERC on application ECF-031-82 are the following:
1 ) Environmental Checklist Review Sheet, prepared by:
George S. Crawford, P.E. DATED: April 1 , & April 21 , 1982
2) Applications : SP-032-82 )
3) Recommendations for a declaration of non-significance:
Policy Development Department, Building & Zoning Department,
Fire Department, Police Department, Utility Engineering
Division, Traffic Engineering Division, Design Engineering
Division.
Acting as the Responsible Official, the ERC has determined
this development has a non-significant adverse impact on
the environment. An EIS is not required under RCW 43. 21C. 030 (2) (c) .
This decision was made after review by the lead agency of
a complete environmental checklist and other information
on file with the lead agency.
Reasons for declaration of environmental non-significance:
Will not adversely affect adjacent properties and that the
following requirements shall be complied with: (1 ) storm
water siltation control is required, (2) Monroe Avenue N.E.
may be closed during construction.
Signatures :
Ronald G. Nelson D id R. Clemens
Building & Zoning Director Policy Development Director
Ri hard C. Houghton
Public Works Direct r
DATE OF PUBLICATION: April 26, 1982
EXPIRATION OF APPEAL PERIOD: May 10, 1982
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Date circulated : April 7 , 1982 Comments due : April 13, 1982
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REVIEW SHEET
ECF - 031 - 82
APPLICATION No (s ) . SPECIAL PERMIT (SP-032-82.)
PROPONENT : M.A. SEAGALE, INC.
PROJECT TITLE : SEAGALE FILL AND RECLAMATION OF BORROW SITE
Brief Description of Project : Application for fill and 'grade permit
to fill 70 foot deep hole with 1 , 100,000 cubic yards of fill material.
Located 330 feet south of the S.W. intersection of MonroeLOCATION : Avenue N.E. and N.E. 4th Street.
SITE AREA :15. 1 acres BUILDING AREA (gross)
DEVELOPMENTAL COVERAGE (%) :
IMPACT REVIEW NONE MINOR MAJOR MORE
INFO
1 ) Topographic changes : X
2 ) Direct/Indirect air quality :X
3 ) Water & water courses : X
4 ) Plant life : X
5 ) Animal life : X
6 ) Noise : X
7 ) Light & glare : X
8 ) Land Use ; north :
east :
south :
west :
Land use conflicts : Minor
View obstruction : Minimal
9 ) Natural resources : X
10 ) Risk of upset : X 1111 ) Population/Employment : X
12 ) Number of Dwellings :X
13 ) Trip ends ( ITE ) : *80, 000 trips.
traffic impacts :
14 ) Public services :X
15 ) Energy : X
16) Utilities : X
17 ) Human health : X
18 ) Aesthetics : X
19 ) Recreation : X
20 ) Archeology/history : X
COMMENTS :
Signatures:
Ronald G. Nelson D d R. C e ns
Building Official Policy Development Director
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Richard C. Houghton
Public Works Director
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MAYOR
April 23, 1982
M.A. Segale, Inc .
P.O. Box 88050
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: APPLICATION FOR A FILL AND GRADE PERMIT TO FILL A 70
FOOT DEEP HOLE WITH 1 , 100, 000 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL MATERIAL,
FILE SP-032-82; PROPERTY LOCATED 330 FEET SOUT'i OF
THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF MONROE AVENUE N. E. AND
N.E. 4TH STREET.
Gentlemen:
The Renton Building and Zoning Department formally accepted
the above mentioned application on April 14 , 1982. A public
hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been
set for May 11 , 1982, at 9 : 00 a.m.
Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing.
If you have any further questions, please call the Renton
Building and Zoning Department, 235-2550.
Very truly yours,
We9„e qc,
Roger J. Blaylock
Zoning Administrator
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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
RENTON, WASHINGTON
The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a final
declaration of non-significance with conditions for the following
projects :
M.A. SEAGALE INC. (ECF-031-82)
Application for a fill and grade permit to fill
a 70 foot deep hole with 1 , 100 , 000 cubic yards
of fill material, file SP-032-82; property located
330 feet south of the southwest intersection of
Monroe Avenue N.E. and N.E. 4th Street.
THOMAS R. DAHLBY (ECF-032-82)
Application to rezone property from R-1 to L-1
for development of office and storage facilities,
file R-033-82; property located at 1412 Maple Avenue
S.W.
GREATER RENTON SHOPPING CENTER, INC. (ECF-033-82)
Application to build a two-story building for retail
store outlets and office space, file B-275; property
located approximately in the north corner of N. E.
10th Street and N.E. Sunset Blvd.
The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a final
declaration of non-significance for the following projects :
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LAND USE ORDINANCE (ECF-036-82)
Amending provisions for location from schools,
and adopting findings of fact.
WATER DISTRICT #78 DISSOLUTION (ECF-037-82)
Completion of the dissolution process for the former
Talbot Hill Island Water District #78.
ANNUAL ADOPTION OF THE ZONING MAP (ECF-038-82)
Adopting the zoning map as updated and corrected.
Further information regarding this action is available in
the Building and Zoning Department, Municipal Building, Renton,
Washington, 235-2550 . Any appeal of ERC action must be filed
with the Hearing Examiner by May 10, 1982.
Published : April 26 , 1982
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PENDING BUSINESS
ECF-013-82 EVERGREEN PROPERTIES J.V.
SP-u15-82
SA-u16-82
ECF-022-82 DEAN W. BITNEY
R-023-82
SP-028-82
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OLD BUSINESS
ECF-025-82 E & B DEVELOPERS, INC.
R-026-d2 Application to rezone property from G-1
L-1 to B-1 for combination office/retail
building and veterinary clinic ; located
on S.W. Grady way and S.W. 12th Street
between Seneca Avenue S .W. and Raymond
Avenue S.W.
NEW BUSINESS
ECF-030-82 DONALD E. McWILLIAMS
R-030-82 Application to rezone property from G-1PP-031-82 to R-3 and application of a preliminary
plat for nine duplex lots on a 1 . 87 acre
parcel; located on the east side of Union
Avenue N. E. approximately 900 feet north
of N. E. 4th Street.
ECF-031-82 M.A. SEAGALE, INC.
SP-032-82 Application for a fill and grade permit
to fill a 70 foot deep hole with 1 , 100, 000
cubic yards of fill material; located
330 feet south of the southwest intersection
of Monroe Avenue N. E. and N. E. 4th Street.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIETA DMMITTEE
AGENDA .
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ECF-032-82 THOMAS R. •DAHLBY
R-033-81 Application to rezone property from R-1
to L-1 for development of office and
storage facilities; located at 1412 Maple
Avenue S.W.,
ECF-033-82 GREATER RENTON SHOPPING CENTER, INC.
B-275 Application to build a two-story building
for retail store outlets and office space;
located approximately in the north corner
of N.E. 10th Street and N.E. Sunset Blvd.
ECF-071-81 SUPERSTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
SA-066-81 The site plan has been modified by the
reduction of two units and the community
center;. the former plan had received
Hearing Examiner approval.
ECF-053-81 HIGHLINE VILLAGE
B-253 Comments from Environmental Impact Statement.
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City of Renton
Building and Zoning Department
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton, Washington 98055
RE: M. A. Segale, Inc. Permit for Fill and Reclamation of
Borrow Site.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find our application and supporting
documents for a permit to fill and grade our 15 acre borrow
site located next to the King County Transfer Station at
N.E. 4th and Monroe Streets.
The City has expressed interest in our pursuing such a
permit for quite awhile and we feel that now is the right
time . This project will benefit the City as a whole and we
look forward to your favorable consideration.
If there are any questions or comments in the review
process, please feel free to contact the undersigned at any
time .
Very truly yours ,
M. A. SEGALE, INC.
Cris F. Crumbaugh
Assistant to the President
P.O.BOX 88050 a 18010 SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY • TUKWILA,WASHINGTON 98188 TELEPHONE: (206) 575-3200
223-01-SE-GA-LM-A372NO
An equal opportunity employer
CITY OF RENTON -
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
File No . SP- / p- O , Date Rec' d.
Application Fee $ (9-57%/i d Receipt No . c.99,a3
Environmental Review Fee $
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 :
1. Name M. A. SEGALE, INC. , a Washington corporation Phone 575-3200
Address P• 0. Box 88050, Tukwila, Washington 98188
2. Property location , N.E. 4th St. and Monroe St. , Renton, Washington
3. • Legal description (attach additional sheet if necessary)
The East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 16, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M. , EXCEPT the
North 330 feet AND EXCEPT the East 30 feet.
4 . Number of_ acres . or square feet 15.1 acres -- Present. Zoning G
5 . What do -you propose to develop on this property?
Fill.and grading -of pit .located-on the site (approximately
1,100,000 cubic yards) .
6 . - The following---information shall be submitted with this =application :
A. Site and access plan (include setbacks ,
Scale
existing structures , easements , and other
factors limiting development) 1" = 10 ' ,or 20 '
B . -Parking,--landscaping and screening plan 1 " = 10 '
C. _Vicinity map.-.(include. land. use and zoning .
on -adjacent parcels) 1" = 200 ' to 800 '
D..- Building height and area (existing and proposed)
E. A special permit required by the Renton Mining , Excavation and
Grading Ordinance shall - submit the information listed in
Section 4-2307 . 5 in addition to the above .
7 . LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER' S ACTION:
Date Approved
Date Denied
Date Appealed
Appeal Action
Remarks
Planning Dept .
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Application No.
Environmental Checklist No.
PROPOSED, date: FINAL , date:
0 Declaration of Significance Declaration of Significance
Declaration of Non-Significance ® Declaration of Non-Significance
COMMENTS:
Introduction The State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, Chapter 43.21C, RCW, requires
all state and local governmental agencies to consider environmental values both for their
own actions and when licensing private proposals . The Act also requires that an EIS be
prepared for all major actions significantly affecting the quality of the environment.
The purpose of this checklist is to help the agencies involved determine whether or not a
proposal is such a major action.
Please answer the following questions as completely as you can with the information
presently available to you. Where explanations of your answers are required, or where
you believe an explanation would be helpful to government decision makers , include your
explanation in the space provided, or use additional pages if necessary. You should
include references to any reports or studies of which you are aware and which are rele-
vant to the answers you provide. Complete answers to these questions now will help all
agencies involved with your proposal to undertake the required environmental review with-
out unnecessary delay.
The following questions apply to your total proposal , not just to the license for which
you are currently applying or the proposal for which approval is sought. Your answers
should include the impacts which will be caused by your proposal when it is completed,
even though completion may not occur until sometime in the future. This will allow all
of the agencies which will be involved to complete their environmental review now, with-
out duplicating paperwork in the future.
NOTE: This is a standard form being used by all state and local agencies in the State
of Washington for various types of proposals . Many of the questions may not apply to
your proposal . If a question does not apply , just answer it "no" and continue on to the
next question.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent M. A. SEGALE, INC. , a Washington corporation
2. Address and phone number of Proponent:
P. O. Box 88050
Tukwila, WA 98188
575-3200
3. Date Checklist submitted
4. Agency requiring Checklist City of Renton
5. Name of proposal , if applicable:
Segale Fill and Reclamation of Borrow Site
6. Nature and brief description of the proposal (including but not limited to its
size, general design elements , and other factors that will give an accurate
understanding of its scope and nature) :
The property is a 15.1 acre old gravel pit located next to the King County
Transfer Station. The pit is a 70' deep hole which is unusable and may be
considered with some as unsightly. The operation is to fill, grade and
reclaim the site . The site will accommodate 1,100,000 cubic yards of
material and will be filled with inert non-putricable materials such a$
waste dirt, broken concrete and asphalt, and topsoil. Vehicles will bring
material to the site and deposit it commencing at the south end of the pit.
A working platform will be constructed and graveled so as to preclude mud
being tracked on roadway. The working platform will move progressively
north as the pit fills. See attached Engineer's Report for further
details.
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7. Location of proposal (describe the physical setting of the proposal , as well
as the extent of the land area affected by any environmental impacts, including
any other information needed to give an accurate understanding of the environ-
mental setting of the proposal) :
The site is located south of N.E. 4th (a major arterial) and west of
Monroes St. (an as yet unimproved gravel roadway) . To the south are the
King County Shops and Transfer Station. To the north is an auction barn auto
repair facility and equipment rental facility. To the west is the King County
Health Department Facility and to the east is the Greenwood Cemetary.
8. Estimated date for completion of the proposal :
Fifteen years.
9. List of all permits, licenses or government approvals required for the proposal
federal , state and local --including rezones) :
City of Renton Special Permit for Grading and Fill.
City of Renton Annual Grading License.
10. Do you have any plans for future additions , expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes , explain:
None at this time.
11. Do you know of any plans by others which may affec -' the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain:
No
12. Attach any other application form that has been completed regarding the pro-
posal ; if none has been completed, but is expected to be filed at some future
date, describe the nature of such application form: __ _
None
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required)
1) Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a) Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures? X
yE MAYBE NO
b) Disruptions, displacements , compaction or over-,
covering of the soil?X
YES MAYBE NO
c) Change in topography or ground surface relief
features? X
YES MAYBE W
d) The destruction, covering or modification of any Xuniquegeologicorphysicalfeatures?
YES MAYBE NU-
e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils ,
either on or off the site? X
yrs.— MAYBE NO
f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands , or -
changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which
may modify the channel of a river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X
yE --- MAYBE AU—
Topography will be changed. A large, deep pit will be filled.
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2) Air. Will the proposal result in:
a) Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air
quality?X
YEB MAYBE
b) The creation of objectionable odors? X
Yt MAYBE W
c) Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature,
or any change in climate, either locally or
regionally? X
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation:
Vehicles entering and leaving site will have some emissions. Traffic expected
to be light. Machinery working fill will have some emissions. All vehicles
and machinery to comply with applicable emission standards.
3) Water. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in currents , or the course of direction of
water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? X
YES MAYBE NO
b) Changes in absorption rates , drainage patterns, or
Xtherateandamountofsurfacewaterrunoff?
Y€s M YBE 3
c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? X
YES MAYS
d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water
body?
YES MAYBE NO
e) Discharge into surface waters , or in any alteration
surface water quality, including but not limited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X
YES MAYBE WU—
f) Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters? X
YET— MAYBE NO
g) Change in the quantity of ground waters , either
through direct additions or withdrawals , or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? X
YES MAYBE NO
h) Deterioration in ground water quality, either through
direct injection, or through the seepage of leachate,
phosphates, detergents , waterborne virus or bacteria ,
or other substances into the ground waters? X
EY— MMAYBE NO
i ) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies? X
YES MAYBE WU—
Explanation:
At ultimate completion of project and later development runoff will be piped.
Until then it shall be absorbed into the site. The entire area absorbs surface
waters. S e attached report
4) Flora. Will
e
the proposal -reesutt in:
a) Change in the diversity of species , or numbers of any
species of flora (including trees , shrubs , grass , crops .
microflora and aquatic plants)? X
Yt MAYBE N
b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique , rare or
endangered species of flora? X
Y1 ` MAYBE WU—
c) Introduction of new species of flora into an area, or
in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing
species? X
Y MAYBE AU—
d) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X
Y€r— AAA WU—
Explanation:
Site is presently an old gravel pit with some scrub brush and trees.
Area will be hydroseeded upon completion.
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5) Fauna. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of
any species of fauna (birds , land animals including
reptiles , fish and shellfish, benthic organisms ,
Xinsectsormicrofauna) .
YES WYE NO
b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
Xendangeredspeciesoffauna?
YES MAYBENO
c) Introduction of new species of fauna into an area,
or. result in a barrier to the migration or movement
of fauna?X
YES MAYBE NO
d) Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation: N/A
6) Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise levels? X
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation: The Transfer Station and Shops already create a certain noise
level , a l nng with the ant() repair facility and N E 4th to the north_ Activities
on the site will add to this noise, but there will be no significant increase.
7) Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or
glare?
X
YET- MAYBE In--
Explanation: N/A
8) Land Use. Will the proposal result in the alteration of the -
present or planned land use of an area? _ -_ --_ X-
MOB
Explanation: The proposal will provide a useful productive piece of
property out of a pit.
9) Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? X
YES MAYBE NO
b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural .resource? X
YES MAYBE 0—
Explanation: N/A
10) Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an
explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including,
but not limited to, oil , pesticides , chemicals. or radiation)
in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X
YET RATITE
Explanation:
N/A
11) Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distri-
bution, density, or growth rate of the human population
of an area?
Y MAYBE AG
Explanation: N/A
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12) Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or
create a demand for additional housing? X
YES WEE NO
Explanation: N/A
13) •Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
a) Generation of additional vehicular movement? X
YES MAYBE NO
b) Effects on existing. parking facilities, or demand
for new parking? X
YES MAYBE NO
c) Impact upon existing transportation systems? X
Y S MA B NU—
d) Alterations to present patterns of circulation or
Xmovementofpeopleand/or goods?
YES M YBE NU—
e) Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X
YES MAYBE NO
f) Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians? X
YES- MAYBE
Explanation: The City of Renton has expressed concern about left—hand
turns onto N.E. 4th from the County Transfer Station. Traffic will be
limited to entering the site from the Transfer Station Road. Traffic will
exit the site on Monroe Street which has a traffic signal.
14) Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or
result in a need for new or altered governmental services
in any of the following areas :
a) Fire protection? X
YES MAYBE N5—
b) Police protection? X
YES MAYBE W
c) Schools?
YES MAYBE NO
d) Parks or other recreational facilities?
YES MAYBE NO
e) Maintenance of public facilities , including roads?X
YES MAYBE NO
f) Other governmental services? X
YES MMAYbE NO
Explanation: N/A
15) Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a) Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X
Yam— MAYBE NO
b) Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of energy? X
YET— MAYBE WO—
Explanation: The only energy is fuel for vehicles and equipment working
the site.
16) Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new
systems, or alterations to the following utilities :
a) Power or natural gas? X
YES MAYBE 1W
b) Communications systems? X
YES MAYBE NO
c) Water?
YES MAYBE NO
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d) Sewer or septic tanks? X
YES MAYBE NO
e) Storm water drainage? X
Y— FATir NU—
f) Solid waste and disposal? X
YES . MAYBE NO
Explanation: Employees using the site will use a portable construction
toilet.
17) Human Health. Will the proposal result in the creation of
any health hazard or, potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? X
TEE— MAYBE N b
Explanation: N/A
18) Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of
any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive
site open to public view? X
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation: In fact aesthetics of the area will be enhanced by filling
the site.
19) Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities?X
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation:
20) Archeological/Historical . Will the proposal result in an
alteration of a significant archeological or historical
site, structure, object or building? X
Explanation:Explanation:
III. SIGNATURE
1 , 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 decla-
ration 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.
M. A. SEGALE, INC.
Proponent:
s gned5 +
By:
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name printed)
George S. Crawford, P.E.
City of Renton
Planning Department
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REPORT ON SEGALE FILL
AND
RECLAMATION OF BORROW SITE
RENTON, WASHINGTON
INTRODUCTION
This report discusses various aspects of the Segale fill and
reclamation of its borrow pit site located at S. E. 4th Street
and Monroe Street in Renton, Washington.
The fill and grading site is located between Monroe Street to
the east and the King County Transfer Station access road to the
west. The pit is bordered on the south by the King County Shop
Facilities ; on the west by the King County Transfer Station and
the King County Public Health Facilities ; on the north by several
businesses located between the property and S. E. 4th (a body
shop, auction barn, and equipment rental business) and to the
east by Greenwood Cemetary.
SCOPE OF PROJECT
The project is to fill and grade the site. The site is
approximately 15 . 1 acres . It was previously surface mined many
years ago and is presently a large hole in the ground with
elevations ranging from approximately elevation 270 at its lowest
point to elevation 340 at the grade of Monroe Avenue N. E. The
estimated volume of the hole to be filled is approximately
1 , 100 ,000 cubic yards .
The_site will be filled only with inert , non-putrescible materials
including, but _not_ limited to, broken concrete and asphalt ,
top -oil, =waste dirt anal gravel . These materials will be brought
from other construction projects and sites in the area and
deposited in the ':hole. Most materials will be deposited by
Cont=ractor ' s own _z_=forces however other contractors and
muni-ci-palities such-as the City of Renton will be allowed to use
the site under the Owner 's supervision. The Owner ' s forces will
be used for grading of the site .
METHOD—0F OPERATION-
The-r_e presently exists an entrance road to the site off of the
access road to the King County Transfer Station. Vehicles will
enter the site via this road. The applicant will take excess
gravel materials from the site and build a road across the pit
to the east side towards Monroe Avenue N. E. All road surfaces
Page 1 George S. Crawford , P. E.
within the pit will be graveled. Vehicles will back and dump
fill material into the pit off this platform. As the level of
the fill is raised in the south end of the pit , more gravel will
be placed on top of the fill so that vehicles constantly move
on graveled surfaces. After vehicles have dumped materials they
will exit the pit via Monroe Avenue N.E. As the south end of the
pit is built up to finished grade , filling will proceed in a
northerly direction until the site is completely filled.
TOPOGRAPHY
As stated above, the site presently has a low elevation of
elevation 270 and an elevation at street level of approximately
340 ft . The intent is to entirely fill the pit area to street
elevation. Since Monroe Avenue N.E. which is to the east is
higher than the access road to the County Transfer Station, the
final finished grade as shown on the plans will gently slope
from Monroe Avenue N. E. to the access road to the County Transfer
Station. Material which is deposited in the pit will be from
the working platform on the south side and will be allowed to
deposit in its natural angle of repose as fill proceeds.
Compaction will occur from grading vehicles and vehicles
depositing materials on the site . The intent of the project is
to result in 15 acres of level , usable ground for building
construction purposes.
TRAFFIC AND VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
Vehicular movement to the directlysite is vto ItnterstateE405whichThels
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site is bounded on -two --sides by- roads. ___ To the-. .east_ is Monroe
Avenue N. E. and to the. west _is the: access road t_ o the King County
Transfer Station. Monroe, Av_enue`. N.:E_. is .presently a:. partia,l.ly.
improved gravel surfaced__-road --with. ra 60:': night-of-way By_
previous agreement betwe.en._the, .Owner arid the City of Renton., . th-e
City is to improve-,,this : roadway.,:.,with an = asphalt surface.
Additionally they sha11_provi-de -a cyclone_ fence all the_way along.
the length of Monroe__Avenue__N. E. and provide gates for an exit
road to the pit site . -
The access road to'the County Transfer Station is presently
improved with an asphalt=_surface:,:_and_.- is designed for vehicular
and truck traffic to the King County Transfer Station.
The City of Renton has expressed _ concern regarding _ left==hand --
turns from vehicles _exiting _the access _ road to.. N.E. 4th Street..
Therefore the applicant -proposes that _ trucks entering .the site -
do not exit and make left-hand turns from the access road. Trucks
Page 2 George S. Crawford, ' P. E.
bringing material to the site will enter .the site via the access
road to the County .Transfer Station. •After depositing materials ,
they will leave the site via Monroe Avenue N. E. which is controlled
by a stoplight at 4th Avenue N. E. There the vehicles may safely
make left-hand turns to proceed back to the west towards the
freeway. Some vehicles may exit the site via the access road
for right-hand turns , however this is not intended.
DRAINAGE
The pit is located in an area which is composed mainly of sand
and gravel materials. All water presently entering this site
drains and percolates through the natural soil . No surface water
is retained on the site. Presently there is a small amount of
surface water which has been trapped by silt debris. This small
amount of water will exit the site as soon as the unnatural silt
containing it ..s broken through. The area is an excellent natural
percolation area . In fact , the County facilities to the south
and west do not transmit their surface water and drainage water
via drainage pipes, and they naturally percolate into the ground.
As the site is filled , surface waters will naturally percolate
down to the pit floor and exit via the sides of the pit. Since
the materials to be deposited in the pit are inert and non-
putrescible, no deleterious affects to any ground water or surface
waters is expected.
When the site is completely filled , water from the site will
naturally percolate into the ground. The applicant is proposing
to construct, however , a new roadside ditch along the west side _ .
of the property near the county access road to catch any surface
waters which may occur due _ to the- _gentle sloping of the. site-.
This surface water is expected. to naturally percolate_ into .th.e
ground.
AESTHETICS
The site may presently be- considered to some as an "eyesore". It
is a large hole in the ground and is quite useless in its present
state . The ultimate end product _ of - this project would be to. :
provide a usable and v-isually: pleasing._s.ite._. - As =areas of the
pit are completed they-shall -be -hydros-eede:d. with native grasses.
Respectfully__submitted,
N. A. SEGALE, INC.
eorge S. Cram-ford , P. E.
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AFFIDAVIT C (I) ED ')\17
I, M.A. Segale, Inc. , a Wash. corporation , being duly sworn, declare that
I am the owner of the property involved in this application 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.
Subscribed and sworn before me
this 31--day of M+4 Rc t+ 19$2 .
Notary Public in and for the State of
Wash. gton, residing at K......-A M. A. SEGALE, INC. , a Washington
corporation,
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P. 0. Box 88050
Address) Address)
Tukwila WA 98188
City) State)
575-3200
Telephone)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
CERTIFICATION
This-is-to certify-that the foregoing application has been inspected by me
and has .been found to be thorough and complete in every particular and to
conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Building- & Zoning Depart-
ment-.governing the filing of such application.
Date Received aff 19 12,By:
Renton Building & Zoning Department
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Please take this receipt and your payment to the Finance Department on the first floor.
Thank you.
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