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ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether
the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to
determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address
the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to
further analyze the proposal.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic
information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the
best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant
for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain
why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate
by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often
avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a
period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts.
The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead
agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting
documents.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances,
regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant,"
and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic
area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -
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Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Forest Terrace
2. Name of applicant:
Pulte Homes
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant
Pulte Homes of WA, Inc
3535 Factoria Boulevard SE, #110
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 216-3466
Contact: Kyle Lublin
Contact Person
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 - 72nd Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Contact: Ivana Halvorsen
4. Date checklist prepared:
February 2018
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Plat infrastructure construction is expected to occur in 2019. There are no plans to phase the
project. Construction of the project is expected to take 4 to 6 months for site development
and another 12 to 24 months for home construction, depending on market conditions.
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.
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• Preliminary Plat plan set prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• Geotechnical Report prepared by Terra Associates, Inc. dated July 19, 2017
• Wetland and Stream Reconnaissance prepared by Altmann Oliver Associates Inc. dated
May 20, 2017
• Arborist Report prepared by Tree Solutions Inc. dated December 15, 2017
• Boundary and Topographic Survey prepared by Axis Survey and Mapping dated November
29, 2017
• Boundary Line Adjustment prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• Preliminary Technical Information Report/Drainage Report prepared by Barghausen
Consulting Engineers, Inc. dated December 18, 2017
• Traffic Analysis Report prepared by Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC dated
December 14, 2017
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 pending applications or approvals are known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
• City of Renton Preliminary Plat Approval
• City of Renton SEPA Determination
• City of Renton Modification
• City of Renton Construction Plan Approvals (roads, storm, grading, and utilities)
• King County Right-of-Way Use Permit
• King County Off-Site Engineering Construction Permit (if applicable)
• Ancillary City of Renton Construction Permits, including Building Permits for Retaining
Walls
• Department of Natural Resources Forest Practice Application (if applicable)
• Department of Ecology NPDES Permit
• City of Renton Final Plat Approval
• City of Renton Building Permits for Residential Homes
• City of Renton Residential Design Standards Review
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of
the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
project description.)
The project involves the subdivision of approximately 13.7 acres of land into 25 single-family
homes and several tracts for access, utilities, and open space. There will be approximately
1,356 lineal feet of public roadway (with utilities) constructed to serve the proposed lots and
approximately 484 lineal feet of frontage improvements on Union Avenue N.E.
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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 subject property is located in Section 4, Township 23 North, Range 5 East and abuts Union
Avenue N.E. at 2611 Union Avenue N.E. Please reference the attached Plan Set and Vicinity
Map.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site
(check or circle one): Flat, rolling , hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Slopes on the site approach 50 percent in localized areas.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils.
Soils on the site consist of Everett gravelly sandy loam (EvB, EvD) and Alderwood gravelly
sandy loam (AgD, AgC). These soils are considered prime farmland. Historical use of the
site for farmland is unknown; however, based on the King County iMap 1936 aerial photos,
it does not appear that the site has been used for farm use.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
The applicant is not aware of any history of unstable soils onsite or in the vicinity. The site
is considered a low-seismic hazard area, high-erosion hazard area, and a moderate-
landslide hazard area pursuant to the geotechnical engineering report.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area
of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The site will be mass graded to accommodate the proposed house sites and new roads
that will stub to adjacent properties to the north and west. Earthwork will be balanced
onsite as much as possible; however, a complete balance may not be possible.
Approximately 80,000 cubic yards of cut and 110,000 cubic yards of fill will constitute the
grading. Approximately 30,000 cubic yards of fill is likely to be imported during site
development.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Soil erosion could occur as a result of the site clearing, excavation, and grading activities
once soils are exposed to rainfall. However, as required by the City Code, a Temporary
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (TESCP) will be prepared and implemented to
mitigate for such erosion potential. Additionally, erosion control Best Management
Practices (BMPs) will be provided (i.e., straw mulch, silt fences, rock-check dams, etc.).
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The on-site impervious surface (roadways and sidewalks) will be approximately 61,300
square feet (1.41 acres), equaling approximately 10 percent of the gross site area. Based
on a maximum impervious area per lot of 80 percent, we have estimated a total
impervious area of approximately 201,520sf (4.63 acres).
Total 61,300 + 201,520 = 262,820 square feet (6.03 acres) = 44 percent of the gross site
area. The maximum allowed impervious area for the site is 50 percent.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
All applicable BMPs and other typical and necessary TESC measures will be implemented
and maintained during the plat and home construction phases. An NPDES permit will be
acquired and the site will be monitored during the entire buildout phase of the plat.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known.
During plat and home construction, emissions from construction equipment and vehicles
will occur on a temporary basis. When houses are completed, there will be emissions
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generated from automobile, service truck traffic, and other typical machinery used in
single-family neighborhoods.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
The site is surrounded by existing single-family developments and a public school that are
the source of emissions from potential fireplaces and vehicles. In addition, the site is
located adjacent to Union Avenue N.E. which has moderate vehicular traffic. These
sources and emissions are typical of suburban communities and are not expected to have
any impact on the proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All construction equipment will be equipped to comply with all applicable air-quality
regulations. Dust will be controlled during the dry season with water trucks. Gas
fireplaces will be used in accordance with requirements of the Puget Sound Air Quality
Board.
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.
There is not any known surface waters on site or within 200 feet of the site.
Unregulated roadside ditches exist along Union Avenue N.E.
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.
No site work will occur within 200 feet of any surface waters.
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.
The project does not propose to fill or dredge any surface waters. Existing off-site
roadside ditches may be cleaned and regraded.
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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 floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
No. The site is not mapped on FEMA or King County maps as flood plain.
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.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If
so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The project will be served by public water and sanitary sewer service from the City of
Renton. The project will not involve any groundwater withdrawals or any discharge to
the groundwater of septic system effluent. No discharges to the groundwater aquifer
are proposed.
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.
None.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Stormwater will be collected by a series of catch basins and conveyed by underground
stormwater pipes to a water quality and detention vault in Tract A. The stormwater
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facility will discharge to the north via a pipe system and the roadside ditch along Union
Avenue N.E.
Stormwater runoff generated by the lots, Tracts A and F, Road A and the Union
Avenue N.E. frontage area will be routed to a detention vault. Stormwater
generated by Road B and Tract B will be routed to a detention tank. The outfall from
the detention vault and the detention tank discharges into a StormFilter for basic
water quality treatment. The discharge from the StormFilter continues to a pipe
system in Union Avenue N.E. which routes to a drainage swale along Union Avenue
N.E., which finally connects to an existing catch basin at the intersection of Union
Avenue N.E. and S.E. 95th Way. The stormwater continues within the existing
drainage system outlets onto a hillside on the northern part of S.E. 95th Way which
will eventually flow to May Creek.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
This is unlikely. As discussed above, all stormwater will be collected and conveyed to
new water quality facilties on site. All sewage disposals will be via the public sewer
system. No on-site septic systems are proposed.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site? If so, describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
The project is designed to detain and treat stormwater pursuant to local and state
requirements. Discharge of stormwater is to the natural location.
4. PLANTS
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
__X__ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
__X__ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
__X__ shrubs
__X__ grass
____ pasture
____ crop or grain
____ orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
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_ _ _ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_ ___ other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Trees and understory plants will be removed in the development area and for grading.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any threatened or endangered plant 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:
Trees will be retained onsite pursuant to the arborists report. Preserved trees and
vegetation will include maple and fir which are the dominant species on the site.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
No specific noxious weeds and invasive species are known to be on or near the site.
5. ANIMALS
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site.
No specific animals have been observed by the applicant; however, typical species as
noted below would be expected as flyovers (birds) or pass-through animals in a typical
suburban forest.
Examples include:
Birds: hawk , heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer , bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The applicant is not aware of any threatened or endangered animal species known to be
on or near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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It is our understanding that the site is located in the "Western Flyway" migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Some habitat will be provided onsite through preservation of approximately 4.3 acres of
permanent native open space (Tract E) that will provide some wildlife habitat.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
To our knowledge there are no invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
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.
Each lot will require power, natural gas, cable, and phone service. Power and natural gas
will be the primary source for heating.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No.
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:
All future homes will be designed in accordance with the Washington State Energy Code.
Also, as required by code, the streetlights will use LED luminaires to reduce electrical
consumption.
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.
This is unlikely. However, during construction there is always the risk of an accident
involving construction equipment and hazardous or flammable materials during home
construction. These risks are common to all construction sites.
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1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None to our knowledge.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas
transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
None.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project.
During the construction of the project, there may be stored diesel fuel and/or
products. However, upon the completion of the construction, these materials will not
be present.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services are anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
This does not apply.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Existing sources of noise in the immediate area are automobile traffic as well as
regional urban/suburban noises.
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.
During the construction phase, there will be short-term impacts to noise levels from
the operation of heavy equipment and truck traffic as well as contractor tools. These
impacts will be generated only during the hours of operation and will terminate
permanently upon completion of construction. Upon occupancy of the homes, there
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will be added noise impacts from residential vehicles and activities consistent with
what is already found in the surrounding community.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
All equipment and construction operations will comply with applicable City of Renton
noise ordinances.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
Adjacent properties include residential development and a public school. The proposed
project is consistent with the surrounding properties.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will
be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not
been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted
to nonfarm or non-forest use?
Historical use of the site for farmland is uknown; however, based on the King County iMap
1936 aerial photos, it does not appear that the site or immediate surrounding properties
have been used for farming.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No. There is no existing farmland in the surrounding area.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
One home exists on the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
The existing home will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
R-4, low density residential 4 du/acre.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Residential Low Density.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
The site is not within the shoreline jurisdiction.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
The site contains erosion and landslide hazard areas based on existing topography.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Based on the average household size of 2.77 people per household and the average family
size of 3.17 people per household, the expected population of the plat is expected to be in
the range of 69 to 79 residents.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
The project will not displace any people.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
As part of the preliminary plat process, the project will be reviewed in accordance with
the R-4 development standards which are compatible with the surrounding property.
Development as planned is consistent with neighboring development on both sides of
the project.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
Not applicable to this project. There is no agricultural or forest lands near the site.
9. HOUSING
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
The project will create 24 new housing units in the middle-income range.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
One house will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
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?
The tallest structure would be the proposed single-family homes which has a maximum
height as established in the zoning code of 30 feet without a variance.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Development of the site will not obstruct any views.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
All future homes within the project are subject to the City's building design standards.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Construction is expected to be in the daytime hours only (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.).
During nighttime there may be streetlight illumination and car headlights as well as both
interior and exterior lighting in houses typically found in single-family subdivisions.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Within one mile of the site are several recreation opportunities, including:
• Sierra Heights Elementary School
• Sierra Heights Park
• May Creek Park
• Honey Dew Park
• Kiwanis Park
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The project will restrict and close to the public an informal trail within the power line
easement that people have been using for walking and biking.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
The project will pay park mitigation fees as required. Private on-site open space will be
retained for the residents of the project.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If
so, specifically describe.
According to the Assessor’s records, the existing home on the site was built in 1954;
however, the home is not listed in the preservation register.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material
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evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources.
The applicant is not aware of any historical cultural use of the site.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the
department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic
maps, GIS data, etc.
A search of the area on WISAARD database revealed no cultural or historic resources near
the site.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be
required.
In the event that cultural or historic artifacts are uncovered during construction, the
developer will stop work and contact local goverment, tribes, and an archaeologist for
additional review and permits as needed.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is served by Union Avenue N.E. A new public road will be constructed opposite
N.E. 27th Place.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
There are no transit stops or routes within 1/4 mile of the site. The Renton Bible Church
Park & Ride lot located at 973 Union Avenue N.E. is approximately 1 mile south of the
project site.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Each home will have two on-site parking stalls as required. No parking will be eliminated.
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d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private).
The project will improve Union Avenue N.E. along its frontage to meet the City of Renton’s
Minor Arterial road standards. Improvements will include pavement widening and the
addition of a curb, gutter, sidewalk, planter strip with street trees, and street lighting.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No, the site is not near water, rail, or air transportation.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the
volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates?
Based on the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for the project, approximately 281 average
daily trips (ADT) and 27 P.M. peak hour trips will result from the construction of new
homes.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
There is no agricultural or forest activity in the area so the project will not impact those
activities.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The project will construct frontage improvements on Union Avenue N.E. and new roads
including stubs for future connections. Payment of traffic mitigation fees will offset long-
term traffic impacts.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
The future construction of homes on each of the 25 lots will result in a proportional need
for public services normally associated with single-family development such as police, fire,
health care, schools, postal service, garbage service, etc.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Property tax revenue will assist with offsetting the proportional impact on public services.
Mitigation fees will be collected at the time of building permit for individual lots to offset
traffic, fire, and school impacts.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities are currently available at the site:
electricity ,
natural gas ,
water ,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer ,
septic system,
other
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
The project will install pipes 8 inches in diameter and larger onsite and offsite for water,
sewer, and/or stormwater utilities. Impacts to public or private property or critical areas,
if any, will be restored to pre-existing conditions.
• Water and Sewer: City of Renton
• Electricity and Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy
• Refuse: Republic Services
• Telephone: Century Link
• Cable: Comcast
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): Ivana Halvorsen
Position and Agency/Organization: Senior Planner, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Date Submitted: February 2018
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