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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport 1CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: April 15, 2011 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M Tucker Subject: Lard Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: Hillcrest Community Building NEPA Review ' LUA (file) Number: LUA-10-080, ECF F Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Erika Conkling Acceptance Date: January 9, 2011 Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Owner: Same as applicant Contact: Mark Gropper, Executive Director - Renton Housing Authority PID Number: 7227800140 f ERC Decision Date: Finding of No Significant Impact (FDNSI) issued: February 7, 2011 ERC Appeal Date: Comment Period ends: February 28, 2011 t Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Request for Environmental (NEPA) Review to erect a laundry facility for Hillcrest resident use in a resident community building, mid -block between existing structures. Location: 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE Comments: March 7, 2011: Request for Release of Funds sent to HUD. March 25, 2011: Received notification from HUD granting the Authority to use Grant Funds. yg4 Mark Gropper, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Menton P.O. Box 2316 Renton, WA 98056-0316 Dear Mr. Gropper: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Seattle Regional Office Seattle Federal Office Building Office of Public Housing 909 First Avenue, Suite 360 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 MAR 2 5 Nil Subject: Authority to Use Grant Funds, Hillcrest Terrace Community Building (WA01 1000002) Our office completed a review of the subject property activities as identified on form HUD -7015.15, Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and Certification. The RROF was submitted in conjunction with an )environmental Review that was received by the Feld office on March 8, 2011. This review was conducted by the City of Renton, designated as the Responsible Entity by the Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58. The review meets all criteria as referenced in 24 CFR Part 58, Subpart H, 58.71 and 58.72. Please note that a copy of the RROF with Conditions of Approval and a signed copy of the form HUD -7015.16, Authority to use Grant Funds, are provided as enclosures. All forms document the approval record for your office. Should you have questions regarding the review documents please contact Ryan Mielcarek, Facilities Management Specialist, at (206) 220-6205. Sincerely, Harlan Stewart Director Office of Public Housing Enclosures: (1) Form HUD -7015.15 (2) Attachments to RROF: Conditions of Approval (3) Form HUD -7015.16 www. hud.govlwas h i ngton. html espanolhud.gov Authority to Use Grant Funds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development TO: (name S address of Grant Recipient 8 name S little of Chiaf Executive Officer) Mark Gropper, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Renton PA. Box 2316 Renton, WA 58056-0316 Copy To: (name & address of 6ubRecipientl We received your Request for Release of Funds and Certification, form HLrD-7015.15 on Your Request was For HUD/State Identification Number March 8, 2011 WA011000002 All objections, if received, have been considered. And the minimum waiting period has transpired. You are hereby authorized to use funds provided to you under the above HUD/State Identification Number. File this form for proper record keeping, audit, and inspection purposes. PROJECT ACTIVITY/DESCRIPTION: Reference form HUD -7015.15, Request for Release of Funds and Certification (RROF) with attached Conditions of Approval dated March 7, 2011. The RROF was signed by the Chair of the Environmental Review Committee and Administrator of the Public Works Dept. for the City of Renton with delegated authority from the Mayor of the City of Renton to execute the RROF as the Certifying Officer. Paragraph 11 of RROF provides details of the actual work items and program activities scheduled for the construction of a community center and laundry facility at the Hillcrest Terrace public housing development owned and managed by the Renton Housing Authority. LOCATION: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056. FINDINGS OF THE RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: An Environmental Assessment was prepared to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and provided the basis for a Finding of No -Significant Impact by the Responsible Entity, the City of Renton. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71, Conditions of Approval that must be adhered to are attached to the RROF. None of these special conditions provide a basis for denial of authority to use grant funds. PUBLIC INQUIRIES OR OBJECTIONS: The HUD Seattle Field Office did not receive public inquiries or objections concerning the proposed activities or environmental review. Typed Name of Authorizing Officer Harlan Stewart Title of Authorizing Officer Director, Office of Public Housing Signature of A homing Officer pate (mmlddlyyyy) X form HUD -7015.16 (2194) Previous editions are obsolete. ref. Handbook 6513.6' Request for Release of Funds U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-9067 and Urban Development (exp. 313 1 120 1 1) and Certification Office of Community Planning and Development This farm is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. mart 1. Program Descrlptl t. Program Fiite(s} HUD Public Housing 4, OMB Catalog Numbers) and for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible I 2. HUD/State Identification Number Capital Fund program (24 ts I WAOI1 6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number) Mark Gropper, phone: 425-226-1850, Ext. 223 HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request HUD Seattle Region X Office 909 let Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 3. Recipient Identification Number (optional) 5. Name and address of responsible entity City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity) Renton Housing Authority PO Box 2316 Renton, WA 98056 The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following 9. Program Activ4y(ies]/Project Name(s) 10. Location (Street address, city, county, State) Hillcrest Terrace WA011000002 S -F 187, Laundry 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE and Resident Community Building Renton, King, WA 98056 11. Program Activity/Project Description The existing housing for seniors and disabled at Hillcrest Terrace lacks a viable community space and centralized emergency response area, and the existing resident laundry facility is isolated from dwellings and lack Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. In addition, the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is looking for additional maintenance space to serve Hillcreat Terrace and other nearby RHA properties. Moving the existing laundry to an accessible, centralized location would provide additional space adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace's existing maintenance space. The Proposal consists of construction of a 2,200 square foot ADA -accessible community center and laundry facility in a single building located between two existing public housing structures owned and maintained by RHA. The new building will be located on a contiguous flat parcel with full infrastructure services in place. The new building would provide community space which is currently lacking at Hillcrest Terrace. The existing laundry spats is not ADA accessible. Existing laundry facilities would be moved to the new ADA -accessible building. The existing laundry space is adjacent to the maintenance shop. Moving the laundry to the centralized, accessible building would provide supplemental maintenance space to serve Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties. Supplemental maintenance space would be within the existing laundry building and would not include expanding building area. Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 ll,99) Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible ent With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), 1, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: l . The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed fur the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, t have found that the proposal Cdid Cdid not require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 6. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(6), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, l also certify that: 7. 1 am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. S. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity Title of Certifying Officer Chair of the Environmental Review Committee and Administrator of the Public Works Dept. / Date signed X ! � 03/07/2011 Address of Certrf n Offi City of R n o 7.055 S, Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Part 1 To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part I and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b). Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of Authorized Officer Executive Director Date signed X 03/07/2013. Warning; HUOwi pros eta olaimsandslafements. Conviction may result incriminal and/or civil penalties. (18U.S.C.1001, 1010,1012; 31 U.S.0 3728, 3802) Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1 199) Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Conditions For Approval of Hillcrest Terrace WAOIOO0002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building The following mitigating conditions of approval for the Renton Housing Authority's Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 5-F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building project were identified in the Environmental Assessment. 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. if there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-12OD19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4, I Renton City Hall + 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 + rentonwa.gov Denis Law City of Mayor it -.0 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Conditions For Approval of Hillcrest Terrace WAOIOO0002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building The following mitigating conditions of approval for the Renton Housing Authority's Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 5-F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building project were identified in the Environmental Assessment. 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. if there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-12OD19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4, I Renton City Hall + 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 + rentonwa.gov X 3. Storm Water: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Material mitigation measures would consist of the following: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. 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The first of public comment will be March 9th with the last day of public comment being March 23rd. Barring any unforeseen circumstances or public comment this office would be able to execute the Authority to Use Grant Funds on March 24th, 2011. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Ryan E. Mielcarek PHRS-Facilities Management Dept. of Housing and Urban Development HUD Region X Seattle 206-220-6205 From: Erika Conkling [mailto:EConkling@Rentonwg.gov Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 20117:55 AM To: Mielcarek, Ryan E Cc: 'Grueter, Lisa'; Cerise, Gilbert; SEA Washington State PHAs, mrg Subject: Request for Release of Funds- Hillcrest Terrace Community Building (Renton Housing Authority) Rya n - Attached are the Request for Release of Funds and attachments for the Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. Hardcopy will follow by US Mail. Please confirm when you have received this email. Thanks! Erika Conkling, AICP Senior Planner City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425)430-6578 voice (425)430-7300 fax econklin rentonwa. ov j' Denis Law City Of Mayor -1 y ` 8 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator March 7, 2011 Ryan Mielcarek US Department of Housing and Urban Development office of Public Housing 909 First Ave, Suite 360 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 Dear Mr. Mielcarek: Please accept the enclosed Request for Release of Funds for the _Hillcrest Terrace Community Building proposed by the Renton Housing Authority. Attached to this letter you will find the following documentation: • Request for Release of Funds and Certification (HUD -7015.15) including attached signature sheet from the Clty's Environmental Review Committee and memo from Mayor Law designating this body as Responsible Entity under NEPA. • Affidavits of mailing and posting, and a copy of the published notice documenting public notification process and procedures. • Conditions of Approval containing mitigation requirements for this project. • Copy of the FONSI and EA issued for this project. This documentation should complete the Request for Release of Funds for this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (425) 430-6578. Sincerely, Erika L. Conkling, AICP Senior Planner Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 9 rentonwa,gov Request for Release of Funds U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087 and Urban Development (exp. 313 1 12 0 1 1) and Certification Office of Community Planning and Development This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden forthis collection of information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (!o be completed by Responsible Entity) 1. Program Title(s)2. HUD/State Identification Number 3. Recipient Identification Number HUD Public Housing Capital Fund Program (24 (optional) CFR 945). - 0 WA011 4. OMB Catalog Number(s) 6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number) Mark Gropper, phone: 425-226-1850, Ext. 223 5. Name and address of responsible entity City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity) 8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request HUD Seattle Region X OfficeRenton Housing Authority 909 lot Avenue, Suite 200 PO Box 2316 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 7 Renton, WA 98056 The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following 9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s) 10. Location (Street address, city, county, State) Hillcrest Terrace WA011000002 S -F 187, Laundry 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE and Resident Community Building �Renton, King, WA 98056 11. Program Activity/Project Description The existing housing for seniors and disabled at Hillcrest Terrace lacks a viable community space and centralised emergency response area, and the existing resident laundry facility is isolated from dwellings and lack Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. in addition, the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is looking for additional maintenance space to serve Hillcrest Terrace and other nearby RHA properties. Moving the existing laundry to an accessible, centralized location would provide additional space adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace's existing maintenance space. The Proposal consists of construction of a 2,200 square foot ADA -accessible community center and laundry facility in a single building located between two existing public housing structures owned and maintained by RHA. The new building will be located on a contiguous fiat parcel with full infrastructure services in place. The new building would provide community space which is currently lacking at Hillcrest Terrace. The existing laundry space is not ADA accessible. Existing laundry facilities would be moved to the new ADA -accessible building. The existing laundry space is adjacent to the maintenance shop. Moving the laundry -to the centralized, accessible building would provide supplemental maintenance apace to serve Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties. Supplemental maintenance space would be within the existing laundry building and would not include expanding building area. Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1199) Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), 1, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFA 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal did 7] did not require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure_ 5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 6. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.7l(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, 1 also certify that: I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity n x Address of Certif in Off,4.( Title of Certifying Officer Chair of the Environmental Review Committee and Administrator of the Public Works Dept. Date signed 03/07/2011 City of Re(nJox! 1.055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b). Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of Authorized Officer Q/f Executive Director X ' \ Warning: HU 3802) Date signed 03/07/2011 and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1/99) Denis Law G1 of Mayor `7� Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pletsch, Administrator Signature Sheet for Certifying Officer of Responsible Entity for Request for Release of Funds and Certification Project: Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Environmental Assessment Responsible Entity Certifying officer City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) DATE: March 7, 2011 SIGNATURES: Gregg Zi'� eeepartment n, A ministrator Mark Peters n, Administrator Public o ks Fire & Emer ncy Services shiyama, Administrator Alex Pietsch, Administ ator ty Services Department Department of Community & 1 Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov J.1 Terry Higa Communi Economic Development EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT p a City of M E M a R A N D U M DATE: July 27, 2010 TO: Sunset Area Planned Action and. EIS File FROM: Denis Law, Mayor��, SUBJECT: Responsible Entity Under NEPA In Renton Municipal Code section 4-9-070G, the City of Renton designates the Environmental Review Committee (ERC), as appointed by the Mayor of Renton, as the responsible official under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). It is the responsibility of the ERC to supervise scoping and preparations of any required environmental impact statement, or related documents. Various federal statutes, and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR 58.1 and 24 CFR 58.4), authorize the City to serve as the Responsible Entity for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4321). The functions of the Responsible Entity under NEPA are similar to those of the responsible official under SEPA. Therefore, I designate the ERC as the entity with authority to perform the functions and provide the certifications required of the Responsible Entity under NEPA. hAexec\forms memo formsNexec standardmemo.doc CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 9th day of February, 2010, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing NEPA Determination - Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds documents. This information was sent to: Name. Representing... Agencies See Attached Mark Gropper Applicant (Signature of Sender): STATE OF WASHINGTON ) rs _ O } SS�e = C9 COUNTY OF KING } i N a-` � F I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy M. Tucker lot, signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the u?I`purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: .; !Y Notary (Print): My appointment expires: Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Av5t,5k- ::Z q ;Z Q3 Project _Na�mep Hillcrest Terrace Community Building >'Projec .Numbe LUA10-080 template - affidavit of service by mailing City_ of ,. Of Finding of No Significant Impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: LUA 10-080 Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Description of Proposal: Construct a 2,220 sq.ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 95056 Name of Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 10 55 5. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econkling@rentonwa.gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Renton. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNS On or about March 1, 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) forthe release of HUD Public Housing Capital Fund Program funds (24.CFR 905), as amended, to undertake the Hillcrest Terrace WA (111000002 5-F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of providing a centralized ADA- accessibie laundry and community gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a residential community owned and operated by the Renton Housing Authority {RHA} to provide housing to senior and disabled population, and to renovate the existing laundry facility into an expanded maintenance space for RHA. The proposed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,950 square feet including patio area and walkways. The Project is located at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton, WA 98056, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Renton has determined thatthe Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project will have no significant impact on the human environment, Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (LUA 10-080) on file at the Department Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 and may be examined or copied from 8 a,m. to 5 p.m -,.Monday through Friday. Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the project contact at the address above. All comments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered bythe City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. (Finding of No Significant Impact or Release of Funds) RELEASE OF FUNDS The City. of Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Renton Housing Authorityto use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen {15) days followingthe anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request {whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision'or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures {24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region X Seattle Office, 909 1st Ave., Suite 200, Seatt#e WA 98104-1000. The Seattle Region X office is open between 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 P%6ENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology * WDFW - Larry Fisher Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept_ Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39D15 --172`)d Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region * Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program " Attn. Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS -240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015172 nd Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers ` KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation" Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn; Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S_ Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 985048343 Boyd Powers * Renton Housing Authority Renton School District Depart. of Natural Resources Mark Gropper, Executive Director Rich Moore, Asst. Superintendent, Business PO Box 47015 PO Box 2316 300 SW 7"' St Olympia, WA 98504-7015 Renton, WA 98056-0316 Renton, WA 98055-2307 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities King County Library System Renton Historical Society Real Estate Services Director. Bill Ptacek Attn_ Laura Clawson Attn: SEPA Coordinator Administrative Offices 235 Mill Ave. S. 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 960 Newport Way NW Renton, WA 98057 PO Box 34018 Issaquah, WA 98027 Seattle, WA 981244018 Renton Reporter Seattle Times Seattle King County Public Health Attn: Dean Radford Attn: Jill Mackie Attn: David Fleming 19426 68'" Ave_ S. The Seattle Times 401 5th Ave., Suite 1300 Kent, WA 98032 P.O. Box 70 Seattle, WA 98104 Seattle, WA 98111 Department of Commerce Governor Chris Gregoire Sound Transit Attn: Ike Nwankwo Office of the Governor Perry Weinberg (Environmental Compliance PO Box 42525 906 Columbia St SW PO Box 40002 Manager) Olympia WA 98504 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Sound Transit 401 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Puget Sound Regional Council US Housing and Urban Development Attn: James L. Nolan Attn: Rick Olson Ryan E. Mielcarek 19D4 Third Avenue - Suite 105 1011 Westem Avenue, Suite 500 909 First Ave, Suite 255 Seattle, WA 98101 Seattle, WA 981041035 Seattle, WA 981134-1000 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Environmental Protection Agency EPA Office of Groundwater and Drinking (federal) Attn: Dennis McLerran Water 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 803 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Old Post Office Building Washington DC Seattle, WA 98101 Washington DC 20460 DD03 200D4 US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service US Department of Interior NEPA Coordinator, Branch of Federal 7600 Sand Point Way NE Gwen Wilder - Activities -ATT. Pat Carter Seattle, WA 98115 Office of Environmental Policy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Compliance 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 400 1849 C Street, NW, MS 2342 Arlington, VA 22203 Washington, DC 20240 NOT,- E Of Finding of No Significant Impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Appllotlon No: Applll Pra)ect Name: Description of proposal: Location of Proposal: REQUEST FOR RELEASE ' CIS On or about March I , 24:1 th_ __y of Ramm. wall authorise the Renton Rousing Authority to submit a ,,q as, to the Department of Rousing and IJm— Development (AUDI for the release of'ill0 Public Hnusing capital Fund Program funds P4 GR 905j, as amended, to undertake the HiRrseat Terrace WA 011l 5-F 167 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of providing a c irtrallzed ADA- .C.sible laundry and cominty s thering'.adlltyto residents of IrMortsi Terrace, a resldendaf community owned and operated bythe Rentor. Housing Authority Ill to provide housing to senior and db iihied Pop viabon, and to renovate the existing laundry facility into an expanded maintenanoe space far lThe proposed building Is 2,2DO square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,25C square feet Including patio area and walkways. The Project is ]orated at 1442 Hillcrest lane NE, in Renma, WA 98l FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT LUA 10-080 The My of Renton has determined that the Hilluest Terrace WA 0110000025-F 197 Laundry and Resident Community Building proles will have no significant impact on the human enmmnmanl. TttereFore, an Renton Housing Authority Environmental Impact Statement under the flatioaal Emironmenbl Policy AG of 1969 INEPA) is not required. AddRi—iiI project Information is contained In the Environmental Revlew Record ELUA 10-080; on file at the Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Departmerrt Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 99057 and may be examined or copied from S a.m. to 5 p.l Monday through Friday. Construct a 2,220 sq.ft community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace resldents- 1442 Hillarest Lane NE, Renton, WA980 E Name of Responsihfe F rtltyc Qty of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency dW greeing with this determination or wishing to comment an the project may submit wrltten comment to the project contact at the address above. All comments received by February 28, 2011 wif he considered by the City of Renton prior to authorising submission of* request for release of funds. Comments should apad£ywhlch Notice they art addressing. (Finding of No Significant lmpact or Release of Funds) RELEASE OF FUNDS ° The City of Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the judsdldian of the Federal Courts H an action is brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to the envimnmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related iaws and authorities, and allows the Renton Housing Authority to use Program funds. OEUFC rl TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD wilt accept bh ,aticros to its release of i.,ds and the Gty of Renton's c-Lifiiotion for a period of fiheen (15) days foliowirrg the anticipated submission date or Its actual receipt of the request Iwbidrever Is later} only 9 they are on one of the following bases: (al the certthcal was not executed by the Certifying C"oer of the rhy of Renton; lb) the My of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or find}ng required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; Ic) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not autharned by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting punuant to 40 CFR Pan 1504 has submitted a written finding that the prm)ect is unsatisuct-Y ham the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted w accordance with the required procedures I24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E Mlelmrek, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region X 5eattle Office, 9091st Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 98104-1000. The Seethe Region x office is open between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verity the actual last day of the objection period. Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7,2011 Prole¢C«stace: Erika [angling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way ' Raritan, WA 98057 j4,*5}4ao-6576 or econknng@rentonwa.gar z- , These notices sha(I satisfy two separate bis[ related procedural regvirrmenu for athdtles to be undertaken byrt the City of Renton. CERTIFICATION I, cc hereby certify that6 copies of the above document were p steel in conspicuous places or nearby the described property C�, k4tr�inla4lc s -t v Y , fl t cod Dcu-)-0z--m 1 Li,��x r"i �a c L i Date: { V / I l Signed: STATE OF WASHINGTON j j SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that i know or have satisfactory evidence that z C signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and volunta act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. ` ` Notary Public in and for the State of Washington y P'`� p ; Notary (Print): g= My appointment expires: A, -I- q ;Z A'DwsloN OF SOUND PUBLISHING REPORTER NEWSLINE 425.255.3484 ' [14] February 11, 2011 Finding of No SSignificant Impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: LUA 10-080 Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Description of Proposal: Construct a 2,220 sq. ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, f Renton, WA 98056 1 Name of Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425)430-6578 or econlding(xentonwa,gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related proceduraY requirements for activities to be' undertaken by the City of Renton. Request for Release -of Funds On or about March 1 , 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Depart= ment of Housing and Urban Development (H fD) for -the ielease of HUD Public Housing Capital Fund Program funds (24 CFR 905), as amended, to under- take the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of Providing a centralized- ADA - accessible laundry and ccI munity gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a Www.rentonreporter.com PUBLIC NOTICES residential community owned and operated by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to provide housing to senior and disabled population, and to ren- ovate the existing laundry facil- ity into an expanded inainte- nanee space for RHA. The pro- posed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,950 square feet including patio area and walkways- The Project is lo- cated at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton, WA 98056. Finding of No Significant Impact The City of Renton has determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 `Laundry and Resident Commu- nity Building Project will. have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an - Environmental impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the EnvironmeFtta{ on file at the Department Community . and Economic --Development, 1055 S. Grady S'Way, Renton, WA 98057 and "'may be examined or copied from $ a, m. to 5 p.m, Monday througl Friday. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency isagreeing with this determina- t ion or wishing to comment on the project may submit written omment to the project contact Y_ the address above. All =Snmments received by February `2R, 2011 will be considered by ` City of Renton prior to -a(rthorizing submission of a trequest for release of funds. _ C,ammentsshould specify which ?}'otice they are addressing. (*inding of No Significant tpact or Release of Funds) clease of Funds lie City of Rentoo certifies to . HUD that the Renton Environ- rtcnial Review Committee nsents to accent rhe _jyris:ie ;at the Federdl't"nu 5 h .�- action is -brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental . review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Rcn- ton Housing Authority to use Program funds. Objections to Release of Funds HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submis- sion date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are' on one of the following bases: (a) the certifica- tion was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of it release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environ- mental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment, Region X Seattle Office, 909 Ist Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 981044000. The Seattle Region X office is open between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. City of Renton Environmental, Review Committee (ERC) Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Publication date: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Published in the Renton Reporter February 11, 2011.4461057. - Denis Law _ ....._ Mayor Clty Of A -- - r Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Conditions For Approval of Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building The following mitigating conditions of approval for the Renton Housing Authority's Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building project were identified in the Environmental Assessment. 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-12OD19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.l.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4. Renton City Hall a 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov 3. Storm Water: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Material mitigation measures would consist of the following: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUN Cityof, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT = -- Finding of No Significant impact,(NEPA) and Notice of Intent to. Request. Release of Funds Application No: LUA 10-080. - Applicant:. Renton Housing Authority Project.Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Description of Proposal: Construct a 2,220 sq.ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 99056 Name of. Responsible Entity: City of menton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 10 55 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econkling@re.ntonwa.gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Renton. Request for Release of Funds On or about March 1, 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the, Renton Housing. Authority to submit a request to the.. Department of Housing and Urban Developme€it (HUD) for theL release of HUD Public.Housing Capital Fund Program funds (24 CFR 905), as amended, to undertake the Hillcrest.Terrace WA 011000002 5-F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of'providing a centralized ADA -accessible laundry and community gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a residential community owned and operated by the Renton' Housing Authority (RHA) to provide housing to senior and disabled population, andtorenovate the existing laundry facility into an expanded maintenance, space for RHA. The proposed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,95.0 square feet including patio area and walkways. The Project is located at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton; WA 98056. Finding of No.Significarit Impact The City. of Renton has -determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NERA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (LUA 10-080) on file at the Department Community and. Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 and may be examined or copied from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public Comments Any individual, group; or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the project contact at the address above. All comments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered by the City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds..Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. (Finding of No Significant Impact or Release of Funds) Release of Funds The City of Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. H.UD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities,'and allows the Renton Housing Authority to use Program funds. Objections to Release of Funds HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days. following.the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by MUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is Unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmentalquality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region X Seattle Office, -909 1st Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 98104-1000. The Seattle Region X. office is open between 9:00 am —5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Responsible Entity. Certifying Officer City of Renton Environmental review Committee (ERC) Publication date: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7; 2011 Signatures: J l� Gregg Zi m.X, Administrator Date Mar Peterson, 4d min istrator Date. Public Works Department Fire & Emergency Services Ferry Higashiyama, Administrator Community Services Department Date Aiex Pltsch, Admi istrator Date Department of Coilimunity & Economic Development FONS1 Signature Sheet Page 2 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development J' Seattle Regional Office I�1{ 909 First Avenue, Suite 255 Seattle, Washington, 98144 Environmental Assessment for HUD -funded Proposals Recommended format per 24 CFR 58.36, revised February 2004 [Previously recommended EA formats are obsolete]. Project Identification: Hillcrest Terrace WA 0110000€32 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building Preparer: Gil Cerise, ICF International Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Month/Year: February 2011 1 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 Environmental Assessment Responsible Entity: City of Renton. Washington, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 [24 CFR 58.2(aX7)] Certifying Officer: Mayor Denis Law and designee the Environmental Review Committee [24 CFR 58.2(a)(2)1 Project name: Hillcrest Terrace WA01ODD002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community+_ Buildin Project Location: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98D56 - located mid -block between Hillcrest Lane NE and Kirkland Avenue NE. Estimated total project cost: $600,000 Grant Recipient: Renton Housing Authority [24 CFR 58.2(aX5)] Recipient Address: _PO Box 2316, Renton, WA 98056 Project Representative: Mark Gropper, Executive Director, Renton Housing Authority _ Telephone Number: 425_226-1850, Ext. 223 Conditions for Approval: (List all mitigation measures adopted by the responsible entity to eliminate or minimize adverse environmental impacts. These conditions must be included in project contracts and other relevant documents as requirements).124 GFR 58.40(d), 40 CFR 1505.2(c)] 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved rogdways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. 2 of 16 HUD Seattie Region Biviromnenta] Office -- May 2005 If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off-peak times (e.g., between 9:013 a.m, and 4.00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2_ Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a .fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-120D19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 44060N.4. 3. Storm Water: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is 'required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4, Hazardous Material mitigation measures would consist of the fallowing: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. FINDING: [58.40(g)] X Finding of No Significant Impact (The project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment) Finding of Significant Impact (The project may signficantly affect the quality of the human environment) Preparer Signature: RE Approving Offic NamelTitlel Agency Date: ICF 3 Of 16 HUD Seattle Region Em ironm6ntal Office — May 2005 Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal: [40 CFR 1508,9(b)] The existing Hillcrest Terrace housing for seniors and disabled lacks a viable community space and centralized emergency response area, and the existing resident laundry facility is isolated from dwellings and lack Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. In addition, the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is looking for additional maintenance space to serve Hilicrest Terrace and other nearby RHA properties. Moving the existing laundry to an accessible, centralized location would provide additional space adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace's existing maintenance space, Description of the Proposal: Include all contemplated actions which logically are either geographically or functionally a composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding. [24 CFR 58.32, 44 CFR 1508.251 The Proposal consists of construction of a 2,200 square foot ADA -accessible community and laundry building between two existing public housing structures on a contiguous flat parcel with full infrastructure services in place. Existing laundry facilities would be moved to the new building. The existing laundry space is adjacent to the maintenance shop. Moving the laundry to the centralized, accessible building would provide supplemental maintenance space to serve Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties. Supplemental maintenance space would be within the existing laundry building and would not include expanding building area. The proposal would replace a landscaped area and 1,000-1,500 square feet of walkway area with 3,950 square feet of impervious surfaces including the 2,200 square foot community and laundry building, a patio, and associated walkways, Existing Conditions and Trends: Describe the existing conditions of the project area and its surroundings, and trends likely to continue in the absence of the project. [24 GFR 58.40(a)1 Hillcrest Terrace is a 60 -unit ground -related low-income conventional public housing property constructed in 1962-1963. These one -bedroom apartments house seniors and disabled residents with an average age of 68 years and primary source of income from Social Security and Supplemental Security Income_ The existing laundry room lacks ADA features, has poor proximity to dwelling units, and being adjacent to the existing maintenance shop, would serve as an ideal supplemental maintenance space for Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties, including the planned redevelopment of Sunset Terrace nearby. A viable community space for Hillcrest residents to gather for meetings, supportive services, and to socialize is currently absent from Hillcrest Terrace. Without a common area residents are more isolated. In addition, the residents were inadequately supported during extended power outages on the property in recent years. To this end the space will act as a location for emergency response, social services, senior nutrition and lunch services, as well as a newly constructed laundry in an inviting, accessible, and safe arrangement. Statutory Checklist [24CFR §58.51 Record the determinations made regarding each listed statute, executive order or regulation_ Provide appropriate source documentation. (Mote reviews or consultations completed as well as any applicable permits or approvals obtained or rewired. Note dates of contact or page referencesj. Provide compliance or consistency documentation. Attach additional material as appropriate. tote conditions, attenuation or mitigation measures required. Factors Determination and:. Compliance Documentation Historic Preservation Two significant cultural resources were identified in the Area of [36 CFR 8003 1 Potential Effects (APE), consisting of the buildin s at 1430- 4 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 5 of 16 BUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE. However, based on the results of the cultural resources investigations, the project is not expected to adversely affect the two significant cultural resources. (See Attachment A-1, Cultural Resources Survey Report Hillcrest Terrace Community Building.. November 2010). A letter to the City of Renton from the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) dated December 9, 2010 indicates that DAHP does not concur with the findings In Attachment A-1,. and that the properties referenced in that attachment are not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The letter indicates that no further consultation with DAHP is required (See Attachment A-2, letter from Russell Holter, Project Compliance Officer, DAHP to Erika Conklin , City of Renton). Floodplain Management The project site lies outside of the floodplain. According to [24 CFR 55, Executive Order 11988] F.1-R.M. panel number 53033CO668F, 05-16-95, the project site is within Zone K, located outside the 500 year flood plain_ See Additional Resource #8. Wetlands Protection Based upon a review of the National Wetlands Inventory's [Executive Order 11990] digital wetlands mapper tool: (http:1hAwwAvs:govinwil), and the City of Renton crit1cal area maps (RMC 4-3-05005) there are no wetlands on or near the project site. See Additional Resources #3 and #9. Coastal Zone The project is within the Washington coastal zone Management Act management area. The City of Renton submitted its request [5echons 30T(c),(d}1 for consistency determination to the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) (See Attachment B Department of Ecology determination of consistency letter to Erika Conkling, City of Renton, and request for Coastal Zone Manaoement consi slangy from Ci of Renton. Sole Source Aquifers The proposal is located outside of the U.S. EPA designated [40 CFR 1491 sole source aquifer for Cedar Valley identified on the U -S. EPA website at: http:l/yosemite.epa.govlrl0lwater,nsf/Sale+Source+Aqui ers_Iss amaos_ (See Additional Resource #21) However, the proposal is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 4-3-050Q1). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-120D19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3- 050C.1.a.vi. And RMC 4-4-060N.4. (See Additional Resource #24). Endangered Species Act Stormwater would be discharged via the City of Renton fso CFR 402] stormwater system, which discharges to Johns Creek, a non - salmonid -bearing stream that is more than '1 mfle from any salmonid -bearing stream or proposed/designated critical habitat. However, the project would remove one ornamental tree of a non-native species, approximately 20 feet tall_ No listed species, nor any designated or proposed critical habitat for the named species, occurs within the area of the project and its effects. A "letter of no effect" signed by Chris Earle, PhD is included as Attachment C this Environmental Assessment (EA). Dr. Earle concludes that in accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," the project would have No Effect on listed 5 of 16 BUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 LII Ill Fffi+=ntizrtia nPtPrminatinn and Compliance Documentation Noise Abatement and Control [24 CFR 51 B] or proposed species, and designated Or proposed critical ToxiclHazardous/Radioactive habitat. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Materials, Contamination, and/or NOAA Fisheries is not required. Wild and Scenic Based on a review of the National Scenic and Wild Rivers Rivers Act website (http://www.rivers.govlwil drivers I ist.htm I there are no {Sections 7 (b), (c)] Federal"esignated rivers in King County, and thus not in Renton or the subject site. See Additional Resource #18). Air Quality Renton, including the project site, is currently designated as a [Clean Air Act, Sections 176 (c) maintenance area for CO and PM 10 and an attainment area and (d). and 46 CFR 6, 51, 431 for all other criteria pollutants (ozone, PM 2.5, lead, sulfur dioxide [502] and NO2). See U.S. EPA website identifying air duality nonattainment areas at: Siting of HUD -Assisted http:/Yepa.gov/oar/oagps/greenbVancl.html. (See Additional Projects near Hazardous Resource #22). Farmland Protection Policy The project site has not been designated as prime or unique Act 17 CFR 658] agricultural land. It is zone R-14 (multifamily residential) as found on the official City of Renton zoning map: httQ://rentonnet.org/internetapps/rnaps/pdf)Citv%20Maps/Zonin p.pdf. See Additional Resource #7). Environmental Justice The project site. is suitable for the proposed uses and is [Executive Order 128981 compatible with surrounding land uses (See Additional Resources #1 and 7, and Attachment F)- In addition, based upon the environmental findings of this assessment the project will not be adversely affected by hazardous materials (see Attachment D Existing Hazardous Materials Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace memorandum, November 22, 2010). The proposal is intended to better meet the social and daily needs of income qualified senior citizen residents onsite and environmental justice impacts are not anticipated. LII Ill Fffi+=ntizrtia nPtPrminatinn and Compliance Documentation Noise Abatement and Control [24 CFR 51 B] The site is in a residential neighborhood fronting local streets. The proposal is new construction of a laundry and community meeting space for an existing multifamily residential development. As such, it is not considered a noise -sensitive use (personal communication, Jim Wilder, lCF Noise and Air Quality Specialist, November 12, 2010 - (See Additional Resource #16). ToxiclHazardous/Radioactive Based upon findings of the Existing Hazardous Materials Materials, Contamination, Conditions at Hi[icrestTerrace memorandum, November 22, Chemicals or Gases 2010 (Attachment D), the only hazardous material sites within [24 CFR 58.5(i)(2)] 0.25 -utile radius of the project site are two underground storage tanks, including one located at the North Highlands Community Center site on the adjacent property to the south. The two underground storage tanks are not expected to have an adverse impact on the project unless there is previously undiscovered release from them. See mitigation measures for measures recommended in Attachment D relating_ to hazardous materials during construction. Siting of HUD -Assisted There are no stationary aboveground storage tanks more than Projects near Hazardous 100 gallons in size within 0.25 -mile of the project site (Personal Operations [24 CFR 51 C) communication with Cory Cappelletti, Renton Fire Department, November 5, 2010, and Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill, November 22, 2010 -(See Additional Resource 913). 6 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2065 Airport Clear Zones and There are no civil airports within 3,000 feet, or military airfields Accident Potential Zones within 15,000 feet of the project site. Renton Municipal Airport, [24 CFR 51 01 the nearest airport, is approximately 2 miles from the site. (see and Zoning list of regulated airports at: the project site as CV (Center Village), and the Renton zoning http://www. hud. gov/Iota i/s hared/workingirl 0/env iron m e nt/a i rp o rtspdf.) (See Additional Resource #12). code (Title 1V of Renton Municipal Code) which designates the Environmental Assessment Checklist [Environmental Review Guide HUD CP0 782, 24 CFR 58,40; Ref. 40 CFR 1508.8 &150$.271 Evaluate the significance of the effects of the proposal on the character, features and resources of the project area. Enter relevant base data and verifiable source documentation to support the finding. Then enter the appropriate impact code from the following list to make a determination of impact impact Codes: (1) - No impact anticipated; (2) - Potentially beneficial, (3) - Potentially adverse, (4) - Requires mitigation; (5) - Requires project modification. Note names, dates of contact, telephone numbers and page references. Attach additional material as appropriate. Note conditions or mitigation measures required. .and Development Code Source or Documentation Conformance with 1 The proposed development is in conformance with the City of Comprehensive Plans Renton Comprehensive Plan (adopted 200:6) which designates and Zoning the project site as CV (Center Village), and the Renton zoning code (Title 1V of Renton Municipal Code) which designates the property as R-14 (Residential -14 DWAcre), The proposal includes support facilities for an existing multi -family senior housing development, an accessory use to the principal uses within the R-14 zone. (see City of Renton Comprehensive Plan and City of Renton zoning maps at: http:lJrentonnet.oEglintemetappsimaps/pdf/City%20Manst ) (See Additional Resources #12 and 7)_ Compatibility and I . The proposed laundry and resident community building is Urban Impact compatible with surrounding land uses. The general area is composed of single -story multifamily residential uses with a nearby Institutional uses (school and community center). The proposed structure will be a single -story structure that fits into a central location on an existing low-income senior and disabled housing development. The proposed use is compatible with nearby multifamily residential and institutional uses. (See Attachments F and G, and Additional Resources #1 and 71. Slope 1 The project site is fiat and about B feet below Kirkland Avenue NE which ftanks the east side of the apartment complex. See Attachment E, Report of Geotechncial and Infiltration Studies Proposed Maintenance Building Hillcrest Terrace (May 2010), According to the City of Renton Steep Slope Map (see: http:lirentonnet.orq/intemetap.ps/mapsJ2d /Sensitive%20Areas/S teep%2DSlopes.odf), this small slope area ranges between 15%- 25°/x. No slopes will be created by cut and fill and project construction will occur outside of the identified slope area which (personal communication, Grace Kim, Schemata Workshop, November 22, 2010 - See Additional Resource #14). Erosion The project area does not have any indication of erosion 1 problems (see City of Renton Erosion Hazards map at: http:!!rentonnet.orglinternetapps/mapslpdf/Sensitive °/o2DAreas/E rosion%20Hazard.pdf). The Report of Geotechnical and Infiltmdon Studies for Proposed Maintenance Building (May 2010) in Attachment E indicates a lack of erosion hazard on the site. On-site drainage will be connected to existing storm rainage systems, See Additional Resource #4). Soil Suitability 1 See Attachment E Report of Geoteohnical and Infiltration Studies (May 2010). The soil is a silty sand with gravel. Foundation recommendations are included in Attachment E. 7 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environrnemal Office — May 2005 Hazards and Nuisances including Site Safety 1 The project area is not adversely affected by on-site or off-site hazards or nuisances. Street lighting and turning lanes are present at major intersections.near the project site. According to the U.S. EPA Map of Radon Zones, King County is in Zone 3 (Low Potential) for radars (See the U.S. EPA website at: http 1)www epa 0awradon1statesiwashingt_omhtml#zone%20map -- see Additional Resource #20). Energy Consumption 1 The project site area is already served by electrical and gas substantial noise. Construction activities are restricted by City of services operated by Puget Sound E=nergy (Puget Sound Energy Renton noise ordinance (Chapter 8-7 of RMC which adopts service area rnap: Washington Administrative Code 173-60) which establishes http://www.2se.corTVSiteCollectionDocuments/service area man pddf). Puget Sound Energy will provide service to the proposed limits on noise levels and durations of noise crossing property boundaries. The property itself and surrounding properties are 2,200 square foot building. Using the values found in the Icing classified as Class A (residential) zones, and construction would County SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Version meet the requirements of Class A environmental designations 1.7 (December 2007), the proposed building would generate for noise abatement standards. Increased noise from total annual energy use of 169.6 million British Thermal units construction activities will be temporary. (See Additional (Btus).' The proposed building will be constructed to meet state Resource #5). and City building and energy code requirements_ Although the 4 During construction, dust from excavation and grading could proposed building will add to energy demand, Nate Linville, an cause temporary, localized increases in the ambient engineer at Puget Sound Energy indicates that the proposed concentrations of fugitive dust and suspended particulate matter. project can connect to one of two nearby transformers, and Construction activity must comply with Puget Sound Clean Air wauid be able to be accommodated into the electrical grid Agency (PSCAA) regulations requiring reasonable precautions (Personal Communication, Nate Linville, Puget Sound Energy, to minimize dust emissions (Regulation I, Section 9.15). December 15, 2010). Temporary air quality impacts related to air quality are also The project wiN not add new residences to the project site, and anticipated due to use of diesel -powered equipment and causing therefore no additional resident -generated trips. It is intended to odors detectible to some people in the vicinity of the construction provide a service to onsite residents. activity. However, construction impacts to air quality would be See Additional Resource #15). Boise - Contribution to 1 The proposed construction of an accessory support building to Community Noise Levels the multifamily residential development will not generate substantial noise. Construction activities are restricted by City of Renton noise ordinance (Chapter 8-7 of RMC which adopts Washington Administrative Code 173-60) which establishes limits on noise levels and durations of noise crossing property boundaries. The property itself and surrounding properties are classified as Class A (residential) zones, and construction would meet the requirements of Class A environmental designations for noise abatement standards. Increased noise from construction activities will be temporary. (See Additional Resource #5). Air Quality 4 During construction, dust from excavation and grading could Effects of Ambient Air Quality on cause temporary, localized increases in the ambient Project and Contribution to concentrations of fugitive dust and suspended particulate matter. Community Pollution Levels Construction activity must comply with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations requiring reasonable precautions to minimize dust emissions (Regulation I, Section 9.15). Temporary air quality impacts related to air quality are also anticipated due to use of diesel -powered equipment and causing odors detectible to some people in the vicinity of the construction activity. However, construction impacts to air quality would be temporary and localized. Construction emission control mitigation measures proposed below. The proposed project would not have any other air quality Impacts. Environmental Design 1 The mass and scale of the proposed residential accessory Visual Quali - Coherence, building will be in keeping with those in the neighborhood. The n The calculation assumes that the new 2,200 square foot accessory community building would be treated sinvlar to a Service land use type noted found in the King, County SEPA Greenhouse Gass Emissions, Woel:shcet. Version 1.7, which indicates an annual energy usage per unit of 77.08 million Btus. 8 of 16 HiJD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Diversity, Compatible Use and new building will use similar materials to adjoining buildings in Scale the H€Ilcrest Terrace development. The front entrance will be landscaped to include planter raised planting areas with landscaping, and the rear lot line abutting Kirkland Avenue will include a planting strip between the proposed patio and the street. (See attachment F, plan depiction of proposed structure adjacent to existirig exist'buildings.) Socioeconomic Code Source or Documentation Demographic Character 1 As the project is constructing an accessory support facility for. Changes existing residents, the project will nal change the demographics of the general area (see attachment G project description and proposal). Displacement 1 No one will be displaced as a result of constructing the proposed laundry and resident community building (see attachment G ra'ect description and proposal); Employment and Income 1 There will be a minor temporary increase in jobs for construction Patterns 1 workers as a result of constructing this project. Other than this, it is not expected that employment and income patterns will change (see attachment G project description and proposal), Community Facilities and Services Code Source or Documentation Educational Facilities 1 The project area is sensed by Sierra Heights Elementary, McKnight Middle School, and Hazen High School. In addition, the Hillcrest Special Services Center is located adjacent to the Hillcrest Terrace site, providing early education services to qualified families within the Renton School District. The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, whose residents are senior and disabled will not impact the capacity of any of these schools: Commercial Facilities 1 The project area Is served by a large variety of commercial and retail services, most immediately along Sunset Boulevard (SR 900), approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site- The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, will not add population nor change the demand for commercial activities in the project area. (See Additional Resources #1 and 7. Health Care 1 The project area is within Valley Medical Center's (also known as King County Public Hospital District #1) boundaries. The most proximate Valley Medical Center facilities include the Highlands Primary Care facility (459 Duvall Avenue NE), and the Renton Landing Urgent Care facility (at 1206 North 101h Street). Valley Medical Center Hospital is located at 400 S. 43fd Street. The Seattla King County Public Health Clinic Is located nearby at 3001 NE a Street, south of the project site. In addition, there are numerous health care professionals within a 5 mile radius of the project area (general physicians, dental, optometrists, and medical specialists). See Valley Medical Center website at: http.ltwww.vallevmed.org/Locations.htm and Seattle -King County Department of Health website at: http:l/www.kincicou nty-govlhealthseryices/heatthllocaVons/renton .aspx. The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, will not add population nor change the demand for health care services in the project area. The support facility does would offer a space for senior nutrition and lunch services and may be a support to services already used by site residents. See Additional Resource #23). Social Services 2 The project area is served by many social service providers. These include the Renton HousinR Authority's main office and 9 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 10 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Enviro❑inental Office -- May 200 several RHA -owned and operated public housing developments, and two feeding programs: The Friendly Kitchen and the Emergency Feeding Program at St. Matthews Lutheran Church_ See the City of Renton website at: htt:i/rentanwa. ov)livin /defaUlt.asax?id=18002 and Renton Housing Authority website at: htt :/)ww v.rentonhousin .or ?. The proposal has the potential beneficial impact of providing a meeting space for social gatherings, education, senior nutrition and lunch services, or other purposes, (See Additional Resource #6). Solid Waste 1 The project area is served by Waste Management, a private company providing solid waste collection services to the City of Renton_ The proposal will not add more residents, but wit] serve onsite residents and replaces an existing laundry facility. The construction of an accessory support facility for an existing residential community may result in a small _increase in waste occasionally when events are held at the community center. This is not expected to significantly impact the service provider or the caDaoity of the existing County IandFill. Waste Water 1 The project area is served by the City of Renton Sewer Utility_ The site Is served by 8 -inch diameter sanitary sewer lines in both Hillcrest Lane NE and Kirkland Avenue NE. Addition of a 2,200 square foot residential accessory support facility may add an additional increment to the sewer flow within the project area due to the kitchen, though the laundry facilities replace an existing laundry use. City requirements include a minimum 6 -inch side sewer connection to service the building and a sewer system development charge, (City of Renton, preapplication meeting, May 20, 2010) (See Additional Resource #14 — preapplication comments). Storm Water 4 The project site is already developed and will replace an area covered by garden area lawn, and Impervious walkway with a 2,200 square foot building, and walkway. The project site is served by a storm water system that is managed and maintained by the City of Renton's Storrs Water Utility. The project design indicates use of rain barrels to capture run off from the new building's roof. To meet City flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the community center. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. See Attachment H, Technical Memorandum Stormwater Requirementfor Hillcrest Terrace Community Building (November 19; 2010). The City will require a preliminary drainage plan. (City of Renton, preapplication meeting, May 20, 2010. See Additional Resource #14 — preapplication comments Water Supply 1 Drinking water for the project area is provided and maintained by the City of Renton. The property is served by an 8-i rich diameter cast iron water line in Kirkland Avenue NE. The proposal replaces a laundry facility onsite. The community facility contains a kitchen which may periodically result in more water use. A sigrdfiicant difference in water use is not anticipated_ The additional 2,200 square foot residential accessory support building will not significantly impact current capacity of this system. Based upon City of Renton Water Utility pre -application meeting comments (May 20, 2010), the site has adequate Fre Flow, although a hydrant in Hilicrest Lane NE served by a 44nch main cannot be relied upon forfireflow. In addition, a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) may be required downstream of the service meter. (See Additional Resource #14 — preapplication comments). Public Safety 1 Police service to the project area is provided by the City of - Police Renton Police Department, a full-service law enforcement agency. The project area is located within the department's 10 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Enviro❑inental Office -- May 200 Natural Features Source or documentation Water Resources 4 The project is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 43-05081). The projection areas 11 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 North Patrol Sector. The Police Department's level of service (LOS) standard is to achieve a response time of 3.5 minutes or less for Priority 1 or emergency calls for service. The construction of an accessory facility serving existing residents will not impact the ability of the Renton Police Department to respond, nor cause additional burden on existin staff. . Fire 2 The project area is primarily served by Renton Fre & Emergency Services Department's Fire Station 12, which is located approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site. Stations 16 and 11 provide back-up service to the project area. The department has a response time LOS standard of 7 minutes and 30 seconds from time a call is received until the firefighting force arrives, achieved 90% of the time, which it currently meets 100% of the time. The department also has staffing LOS standards which it currently meets, City fire code requirements will apply to the building (City of Renton, preapplication meeting, May 20, 2010), The addition of an accessory community support building will not Impact ability of the Fire Department to respond, or cause additional burden ori existing staff. In addition, the new building is intended to provide a centralized emergency response area, where residents can congregate when an emergency incident occurs, which could provide a beneficial impact for fire service. (See Additional Resource #14 — preapplication comments). - Emergency Medical 2 Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department provides emergency medical response service to the project area. See Fire response above for LOS standards and response time. The construction of a residential accessory building will not impact ability to provide emergency medical response service to the project site. Also, as describe{i under Fire above, the project is intended to provide beneficial impact of providing a centralized emergency response area, where residents can congregate when an emergency incident occurs, which could provide a beneficial impact for emergency medical service. (See Additional Resource #14- reapplication comments). Open Space and Recreation 1 The accessory building will slightly reduce onsite landscaping - Open Space, (by approximately 1,5% of the site). The addition of the accessory community building serving existing residents will not impact open space facilities, Surrounding open spaces will not be altered, including the North Highlands Paris and Community Center, a 2.64-arse park located adjacent to the project site to the south. In addition the Hillcrest Early Childhood Center located adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace to the west provides 3.4 acres of opens space in the form of baseball fields, soccer fields and playground area. - Recreation 2 The addition of the accessory community building serving existnq residents will provide a community gathering area. - Cultural Facilities 1 No additional demand for cultural facilities in the neighborhood or city is anticipated as a result of this project. The addition of the accessory community building serving existing residents will provide a community gathering area which may be a location for small scale cultural activities. Transportation 1 The project site is accessible from Hillcrest Lane SIE, which circulates through the Hillcrest Terrace development, and Kirkland Avenue NE. No additional transportation trips are anticipated. The laundry and community facility is intended to serve onsite residents. Natural Features Source or documentation Water Resources 4 The project is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 43-05081). The projection areas 11 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 Dther Factors Source or Documentation Flood Disaster Protection Act I are the portions of an aquifer within the zone of capture, and the [Flood Insurance] M8.6(a)) recharge area for wells owned or operated by the City. Zone 2 is Coastal Barrier Resources Act/ 1 the land area situated between the 365 -day groundwater travel Coastal Barrier Improvement Act time contour and the boundary of the zone of potential capture [§58.6(c)] wells_ This aquifer is the sole drinking water sounce for the City See Additional Resource #10), of Renton, Since the project site is located in Zone 2 of the Airport Runway Clear Zone or Clear Zone Disclosure 1 Aquifer Protection Area, the project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-&-120D19 for each source location from which imported flit material will be s. df. See Additional Resource #12). obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per [6�7e-r—F—actors RMC 4-3-050C. 1. avi. And RMC 4-4-060NA. (See Additional Resource #24). Surface Water 4 There are no rivers, creeks, or open bodies of water in the project area. Furthermore, storm water will be managed by the City's system. See stormwater above regarding water quality and uanti requirements— e uirements.Unique UniqueNatural Features and 1 The project site is developed and does not contain any unique Agricultural Lands landforms considered to be local landmarks nor important for information concerning natural features. There are no rare or unique vegetative resources present on the site_ (City of Renton Comprehenslve Plan, November 11, 201€]). (See Additional Resources #1, 2, and 7). Vegetation and Wildlife 1 The project site is a developed site. The new building construction will eliminate a small percentage of maintained lawn, shrubs, and trees on the existing housing development site, an area with low habitat value. New landscaping will be provided in the form of raised planter beds and a planting strip would be included as.part of the project. However, new vegetation is not likely to provide substantial habitat for sensitive species. Public data sources have not identified any use of the area by sensitive fish, wildlife, or plant species. A "letter of no effect" signed by Chris Earle, PhD (Attachment C) concludes that in accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," the project would have No Effect on listed or proposed species., and designated or proposed critical habitat. Dther Factors Source or Documentation Flood Disaster Protection Act I The project site Is in Zone X, outside the 500 -year floodplain [Flood Insurance] M8.6(a)) according to FIRM maps. In addition, City of Renton RMC 4-3- 05082 indicates that project site is outside of flood hazard areas. (See. Additional Resource #8). Coastal Barrier Resources Act/ 1 The project is not located in a designated Coastal Barrier Coastal Barrier Improvement Act Resources Area. (See webpage listing designated Coastal [§58.6(c)] Barrier Improvement Areas: htto:Nvrwwfws.aoylhabitatconservation/coastal barrier.htmi) See Additional Resource #10), Airport Runway Clear Zone or Clear Zone Disclosure 1 There are no FAA -designated airports within 3,000 feet or Department of Defense military airfields within 15,000 feet of the project site. Renton Municipal Airport, the nearest airport, is approximately 2 miles from the site. (see list of regulated airports at: htt :/)www.hud. ovtlocatlsharedfworkin /rlOienvironment4r ort s. df. See Additional Resource #12). [6�7e-r—F—actors 12 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Summary of Findings and Conclusions The proposed project which would construct a 2,200 square foot residential accessory structure for laundry and community gatherings for existing multifamily residences at Hillcrest Terrace will not adversely impact the neighborhood. This activity is compatible with the existing uses in the area. The }proposed project also will not adversely impact existing resources or services in the area. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION Alternatives and project Modifications Considered [24 CFR 513AWe), Ref, 40 CFR 1508.91 (identify other reasonable courses of action that were considered and not selected, such as other sites, deslgn modifications, or other uses of the subject site. Describe the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting it.) Consideration has been given to upgrading the existing Hillcrest Terrace laundry facility to matte it ADA -accessible and to prolong its existing use. However, upgrades to the existing facility, while making it ADA accessible, would still not provide a central and conveniently located laundry facility for residents of Hillcrest Terrace. In addition, the existing laundry facility is too small to incorporate a community gathering space for meetings, supportive services, and on-site emergency response gathering place. In addition, RHA would need, to seek another location for supplemental maintenance storage if the existing laundry space was refurbished. No Action Alternative [24 CFR 58.40(e)] (Discuss the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of not implementing the preferred alternative). The No Action Alternative, which is no change to the current laundry facility that is in the original maintenance building, was considered, however, it would not provide an accessible laundry facility meeting ADA requirements for senior and disabled residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The No Action Alternative would continue to provide laundry services in the existing location, which is remote to residents in the northern buildings on the site, there would not be a central facility that could be used for emergency response, social services, and senior nutrition and lunch services. Under the No Action Alternative, residents of Hillcrest Terrace would continue to be isolated without viable community space to gather for meeting, supportive services, and socializing. Mitigation Measures Recommended [24 CFR 58.40(d), 40 CFR 15138.20] (Recommend feasible ways in which the proposal or its external factors should be modified in order to minim[xe adverse environmental impacts and restore or enhance environmental quality.) 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for coristructlon activities in the project area_ The air quality control plans should include best management practices (BMPs) to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. 13 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 5:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-120x19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.'I.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4, 3. Stormwater: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Materials mitigation measures would consist of the following: • Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheers, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implementbest management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. Additional Studies Performed. (Attach studies or summaries) 1. Christopher Hetzel, MA, and J. Tait Elder, MA. 2010. Cultural Resources Survey Report— H10crest Terrace Community Building. November. (IGF 630.10.) Seattle, WA. Prepared for City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Housing Authority, Renton, WA (Attachment A-1). 2. Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace, November 17, 2010. Prepared by Christopher J. Earle, PhD for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority (Attachment C). 3. Existing Hazardous Material Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace (14XX Block of Hillcrest lane NE, Renton, WA 98056) Memorandum, November 22, 2010. Prepared by Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill for Lisa Grueter, ICF (Attachment D). 14 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 4. Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies: Proposed Maintenance Building Hillcrest Terrace, May 4, 2010 by S&EE (Attachment E). 5. Stormwater Requirement for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building, November 19, 2010. Prepared by Raymond Chung, CH2M Hill for Dustin Atchison/SEA (Attachment H). List of Sources, Agencies and Persons Consulted 140 CFR 1508,9(b)) Attachments: Attachment A-1:Cultural Resources Survey Report Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. November 2010 Attachment A-2: Letter from Russell Holter, Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation to Erika Conkling, City of Renton dated December 9, 2010, Attachment B: Coastal Zone Management Consistency Letter and Request from City Attachment C: Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace, November 17, 2010. Prepared by Christopher J. Earle, PhD for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority, Attachment D. Existing Hazardous Material Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace (14XX block of Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056) Memorandum, November 22, 2010. Prepared by Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority. Attachment E: Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies: Proposed Maintenance Building Hillcrest Terrace, May 4, 2010 by S&EE. Attachment F. Site Pian depiction of proposed structure adjacent to existing buildings Attachment G: Project Description Attachment H: St6rmwater Requirement for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building, November 19, 2010. Prepared by Raymond Chung, CH2M Hill for Dustin Atchison/SEA. Additional Resources used: 1, City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map at: http://refitonnet,or. ilihl6rneta'ops/maps/ )df/Ciity`/`,2OMaos/. 2. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan, reviewed November 11, 2010, 3. City of Renton critical area maps (wetlands: RMC 4-3-050Q5). 4. City of Renton Erosion Hazards map at: htt ://rentonnet.or finterneta slma s! df/Sensitive%2OAreas/Erasion°/o2OHaZ3rd: df. 5, City of Renton noise ordinance (Chapter 8-7 of RMC)_ 6. City of Renton website (Human Services) at: http://rentonwa.gov/livinq/default.aspx?id=18002, 7. City of Renton zoning map: htt :I/rentonnet.or interneta s/ma s! df/Cit %2OMa s/Zonin df. 8. F.I.R.M. panel number 53033CO668F, 05-16-95, 9. National Wetlands Inventory's digital wetlands mapper tool: (htt :1/www.fws. av/nwi/). 10. Fish & Wildlife Service webpage listing designated Coastal Barrier Improvement Areas: http:l/www.fws.govihabitatconservation/coastal barrier.html. 11. King County SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Version 1.7 (December 2007). 12. List of regulated airports at: . httg:/Iwww.hud.Qov/local/shared!working/r10/environment/airports.pdf. 13. Personal communicatlon with Cory Cappelletti, Renton Fire Department; November 5, 2010, and Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill, November 22, 2010. 14. Personal communication, Grace Kim, Schemata Workshop, November 22, 2010. 15, Personal Communication, Nate Linville, Puget Sound Energy, December 15, 2010. 16. Personal communication, Jim Wilder, ICF Noise and Air Specialist, November 12, 2010. 17. Renton Housing Authority website at: http://www.rentanhousing.org . 18. Scenic and Wild Rivers website (http://www.rivers,gov/wildriverslist.htm1). 19, Seattle -King County Department of Health website at: http:/Iwww.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/healthllocations/rento n .as px. 15 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office — May 2005 20_ U.S_ EPA Map of Radon zones website at: htt :1/vrww.eoa.00v/radon/states/washin ton.htmI#zone`/*20mao. 21. U.S. EPA website at: htto:/! osemite,e a. ov/rt0/water.nsf/Sole+Source+A uifers/ssama s. 22. U.S.. EPA website identifying air quality nonattainment areas at: http:l/epa. ctov/oar/oagpsloreenbklancl. htnil. 23. Valley Medical Center website at: http:llwww.vaileymed.orglLocations.htm. 24. Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 4-3-050Q1)- 3 b of 16 HUD Seattle Region Envirmunental Office -- May 2005 City of ~ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 7, 2011 TO: The Environmental Review Committee FROM: Erika Conkling, AICP P/ Senior Planner x 6578 SUBJECT: NEPA Request for Release of Funds LUA 10-080 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building On February 28, 2011, the comment period expired on LUA 10-080 (Hillcrest Terrace Community Building) and no comments were received. This means that the NEPA process for the Hillcrest Terrace Community Building is nearly completed. The last step in the NEPA process is to forward the ERC FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact) to the regional office of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development with a certification document called a Request for Release of Funds. Attached is the Request for Release of Funds form and ERC signature sheet. Chair Zimmerman will sign the HUD form on behalf of the committee, but the entire ERC should sign the signature sheet. Your signatures certify that the City took the steps required by NEPA. Any member of the public who wishes to appeal the FONSI determination may do so directly to HUD once the Request for Release of Funds is issued. Notice of this right was provided at the time that ERC published the FONSI. h:lce&planninglcurrent planninglprojectslerc memo request for release of fmnds.doc A DM51c14 of souNo 7L9usHING REPORTER NEWSLINE 425.255.34$4 [14] February11,2411 Finding of No Significant Impact CNEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: LUA W-080 Applicant- Renton Housing Authority Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Buildin8 Description of ProposaL- Construct a 2,220 sq. ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 l Name aCR,sponsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika CooUng, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econkJing@rentoriwa.gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related proccdura� requirements for activities to be' undertaken by the City of Renton - Request for Release 'of Funds On or about March I , 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the . Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Depart= ment of Housing' and Urban Development (HUD) for .tire release of HUD Public Housing '.� Capital Fund Program funds (24 CFR 905), as amended, to under- take the Hillcrest Terrace WA ° 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of providing a centralized• ADA - accessible laundry and curr;- munity gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a www.rentonreporter.com PUBLIC NOTICES residential comtnunity owned and operated by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to Provide housing Ia senior and disabled population, and to ren- ovate the existing laundry facil- ity into an expanded mainte- nance space for RHA. The pro- posed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,950 square feet including patio area and walkways- The Project is lo- cated at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton, WA 98056. Finding of No Significant Impact Thd City of Renton has determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 `Laundry and Resident Comma- nity Building Project will. have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an - Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is co Coined in the __Envi.ronmtrtai . on file at the Departmenr -Community ' and Economic iIDevelopment, t055 S. Grade ;Way, Renton, WA 98057 and inay be examined or copied from 8 a.m, to 5 p.m., Monday througjr Friday. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency "isagreeirrg with this determina- ::on or wishing to comment on -_ ire project may submit written ,Xmment to the project contact X the address above. All ,j)mments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered by �' City of Renton prior to J•.a(ithorizing submission of a, *quest for release of funds. C,)mments should Specify which :.i otice they are addressing. €#finding of No Significant �Iipact or Release of Funds) ease of Funds i Fie City of Renton certifies to - UUD that the Renton Environ - r, ental Review Conunittee :• nsents ro accent the O� the Federal'.tD;sss f arwl action is brought to enforce _ responsibilities in relation to the environmental - review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HuD-s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Ren- ton Housing Authority to use Program funds. Objections to Release of Funds HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submis- sion date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certifica- tion was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federai agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environ- mental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shaii be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment, Region X Seattle Office, 909 lst Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 98104-1000, The Seattle Region X office is opeo between 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Publication date: FEBRUARY l I, 2()11 Published in the Renton Reporter February 11, 2011. #461057. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT B ��� °f p M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 27, 2010 TO: Sunset Area Planned Action and EIS File FROM: Denis Law, Mayor, SUBJECT: Responsible Entity Under NEPA In Renton Municipal Code section 4-9-070G, the City of Renton designates the Environmental Review Committee (ERC), as appointed by the Mayor of Renton, as the responsible official under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). It is the responsibility of the ERC to supervise scoping and preparations of any required environmental impact statement, or related documents. Various federal statutes, and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR 58.1 and 24 CFR 58.4), authorize the City to serve as the Responsible Entity for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4321). The functions of the Responsible Entity under NEPA are similar to those of the responsible official Under SEPA. Therefore, I designate the ERC as the entity with authority to perform the functions and provide the certifications required of the Responsible Entity under NEPA. h:\execlforms\memo forms exec standardmemo.doc r .aY'A°"T° U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Seattle Regional Office 909 First Avenue, Suite 255 o'6�Har�t°p Seattle. Washington, 98104 Environmental Assessment for HUD -funded Proposals Recommended format per 24 CFR 58.36, revised February 2004 [Previously recommended EA formats are obsolete]. Project Identification: Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187., Laundry and Resident Community Building Preparer: Gil Cerise, ICF International Responsible Entity: City of Renton Washington Month/Year: February 2011 1 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Environmental Assessment Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington, 1055 S. Grady Way. Renton, WA 98057 [24 CFR 58.2(aj(7)j Certifying Officer: Mayor Denis Law and designee the Environmental Review Committee [24 CFR 58.2(ax2)] Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Comm u city_ Building Project Location: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE Renton, WA 98056 — located mid -block between Hillcrest Lane NE and Kirkland Avenue NE. Estimated total project cost: $600,000 Grant Recipient: Renton Housinq Authority [24 CFR 58.2(ax5)] Recipient Address: PO Box 2316, Renton, WA 98056 _ Project Representative: Mark Gro er Executive Director Renton Housin Authority Telephone Number: 425-226-1850, Ext. 223 Conditions for Approval: (List all mitigation measures adopted by the responsible entity to eliminate or minimize adverse environmental impacts_ These conditions must be Included in project contracts and other relevant documents as requirements). [24 CFR 58.40(d), 40 CFR 1505.2(c)) 1. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. 2 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off -peals times (e -g., between 9:00 a.m, and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-12OD19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4. 3. Storm Water: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Material mitigation measures would consist of the following: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. FINDING: [m.4%g)l _X Finding of No Significant Impact (The project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment) Finding of Significant impact (The project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment) Preparer Signature: Namelritle/Agency: RE Approving Offic Name/Title/ Agency Dater F f',C 3 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Diiice — May 2005 Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal: 140 CFR 1508,9(b)1 The existing Hillcrest Terrace housing for seniors and disabled lacks a viable community space and centralized emergency response area, and the existing resident laundry facility is isolated from dwellings and lack Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. In addition, the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is looking for additional maintenance space to serve Hillcrest Terrace and other nearby RHA properties. Moving the existing laundry to an accessible, centralized location would provide additional space adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace's existing maintenance space. Descriptlon of the Proposal: Include all contemplated actions which logically are either geographically or functionally a composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding. [24 CFR 56.32, 40 CFR 1508,251 The Proposal consists of construction of a 2,200 square foot ADA -accessible community and laundry building between two existing public housing structures on a contiguous flat parcel with full infrastructure services in place. Existing laundry facilities would be moved to the new building. The existing laundry space is adjacent to the maintenance shop. Moving the laundry to the centralized, accessible building would provide supplemental maintenance space to serve Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties. Supplemental maintenance space would be within the existing laundry building and would not include expanding building area. The proposal would replace a landscaped area and 1,400-1,500 square fleet of walkway area with 3,950 square feet of impervious surfaces including the 2,200 square foot community and laundry building, a patio, and associated walkways. Existing Conditions and Trends: Describe the existing conditions of the project area and its surroundings, and trends likely to continue in the absence of the project. [24 CFR 56.40(a)] Hillcrest Terrace is a 60 -unit ground -related low-income conventional public housing property constructed in 1962-1963. These one -bedroom apartments house seniors and disabled residents with an average age of fib years and primary source of income from Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The existing laundry room lacks ADA features, has poor proximity to dwelling units, and being adjacent to the existing maintenance shop, would serve as an ideal supplemental maintenance space for Hillcrest Terrace as well as other RHA properties, including the planned redevelopment of Sunset Terrace nearby. A viable community space for Hillcrest residents to gather for meetings, supportive services, and to socialize is currently absent from Hillcrest Terrace. Without a common area residents are more isolated. In addition, the residents were inadequately supported during extended power outages on the property in recent years. To this end the space will act as a location for emergency response, social services, senior nutrition and lunch services, as well as a newly constructed laundry in an inviting, accessible, and safe arrangement. Statutory Checklist [24CFR §58.5] Record the determinations made regarding each listed statute, executive order or regulation. Provide appropriate source documentation. [Note reviews or consultations completed as well as any applicable permits or approvals obtained or required. Note dates of contact or page references). Provide compliance or consistency documentation. Attach additional material as appropriate. Note conditions, attenuation or mitigation measures required. Factors Determination and Compliance Documentation Historic Preservation Two significant cultural resources were identified in the Area of [35 CFR 8001 Potential Effects (APE), consisting of the buildings at 1430- 4 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 5 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE. However, based on the results of the cultural resources investigations, the project is not expected to adversely affect the two significant cultural resources. (See Attachment A-1, Cultural Resources Survey Report Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. November 2010). A letter to the City of Renton from the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) dated December 9, 2010 indicates that DAHP does not concur with the findings In Attachment A-1, and that the properties referenced in that attachment are not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The letter indicates that no further consultation with DAHP is required (See Attachment A-2, letter from Russell Holter, Project Compliance Officer, DAHP to Erika Conkling, City of Renton). Floodplain Management The project site lies outside of the floodplain. According to 124 CFR 55, Executive Order 119881 F.I.R.M. panel number 53033CO668F, 05-16-95, the project site is within Zane X, located outside the 500 year flood plain. See Additional Resource #8. Wetlands Protection Based upon a review of the National Wetlands Inventory's [Executive Order 11990] digital wetlands mapper tool: (http:llwww.fws.gov/nwil?, and the City of Renton critical area maps (RMC 4-3-050Q5) there are no wetlands on or near the project site. See Additional Resources #3 and #9. Coastal Zone The project is within the Washington coastal zone Management Act management area. The City of Renton submitted its request [Sections 347(c),(d)] for consistency determination to the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) (See Attachment B Department of Ecology determination of consistency letter to Erika Conkli ng, City of Renton, and request for Coastal Zone Mana ement consistency from City of Renton. Sole Source Aquifers The proposal is located outside of the U.S. EPA designated [40 CFR 149] sole source aquifer for Cedar Valley identified on the U.S. EPA website at: i tttJ:yosemite.elan.govlrlOJwater.nsfJSole+Source+,A„q uif„erslss„.. „ amaos. (See Additional Resource #21) However, the proposal is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 4-3-05001). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-120D19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3- 050C.1.a.vi, And RMC 4-4-060N.4. (See Additional Resource #241, Endangered Species Act Stormwater would be discharged via the City of Renton [50 CFR 4021 stormwater system, which discharges to Johns Creek, a non - salmonid -bearing stream that is more than'/, mile from any salmonid -bearing stream or proposed/designated critical habitat. However, the project would remove one ornamental tree of a non-native species, approximately 20 feet tall. No listed species, nor any designated or proposed critical habitat for the named species, occurs within the area of the project and its effects. A "letter of no effect” signed by Chris Earle, PhD is included as Attachment C this Environmental Assessment (EA). Dr. Earle concludes that in accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State' the prpject would have No Effect on listed 5 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 HUD Fnvirenmental Standards Determination and Comoliance Documentation Noise Abatement and Control [24 CFR 6181 or proposed species, and designated or proposed critical Toxic/Hazardous/Radioactive habitat. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Materials, Contamination, and/or N4AA Fisheries is not re quiJred. Wild and Scenic Based on a review of the National Scenic and Wild Rivers Rivers Act website (htti):/Jwww,rivers..qovlwildriversIist.htm1) there are no (Sections 7 (b), (c)1 Federally-designated rivers in King County, and thus not in Renton or the subject site. See Additional Resource #18). Air Quality Renton, including the project site, is currently designated as a [Clean Air Act, Sections 176 (c) maintenance area for CO and PM10 and an attainment area and (d), and 40 CFR 6, 51, 93) for all other criteria pollutants (ozone, PM 2.5, lead, sulfur dioxide [SO2] and NQZ). See U.S. EPA website identifying air quality nonattainment areas at: Siting of HUD -Assisted htt :lie a. ovloarloa sl reenbklancl.html, (See Additional Projects near Hazardous Resource #22). Farmland Protection Policy The project site has not been designated as prime or unique Act [7 CFR 6581 agricultural land. It is zone R-14 (multifamily residential) as found on the official City of Renton zoning map: httQ:llrenton net. orghnternetappslm a psledflC ity%2_0Maps/tonin q.pdf. See Additional Resource #7). Environmental Justice The project site is suitable for the proposed uses and is [Executive Order 128981 compatible with surrounding land uses (See Additional Resources #1 and 7, and Attachment F).. In addition, based upon the environmental findings of this assessment the project will not be adversely affected by hazardous materials (see Attachment D Existing Hazardous Materials Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace memorandum, November 22, 2010). The proposal is intended to better meet the social and daily needs of income qualified senior citizen residents onsite and environmental justice im cts are not anticipated. HUD Fnvirenmental Standards Determination and Comoliance Documentation Noise Abatement and Control [24 CFR 6181 The site is in a residential neighborhood fronting local streets. The proposal is new construction of a laundry and community meeting space for an existing multifamily residential development. As such, it is not considered a noise -sensitive use (personal communication, Jim Wilder, ICF Noise and Air Quality Specialist, November 12, 2010 - (See Additional Resource #16). Toxic/Hazardous/Radioactive Based upon findings of the Existing Hazardous Materials Materials, Contamination, Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace memorandum, November 22, Chemicals or Gases 2010 (Attachment D), the only hazardous material sites within l24 CFR 58.5(i)(2)) 0.25 -mile radius of the project site are two underground storage tanks, including one located at the North Highlands Community Center site on the adjacent property to the south. The two underground storage tanks are not expected to have an adverse impact on the project unless there is previously undiscovered release from them. See mitigation measures for measures recommended in Attachment D relating to hazardous materials during construction. Siting of HUD -Assisted There are no stationary aboveground storage tanks more than Projects near Hazardous 100 gallons in size within 0.25 -mile of the project site (Personal Operations 124 CFR 51 C1 communication with Cory Cappelletti, Renton Fire Department, November 5, 2010, and Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill, November 22, 2010 - See Additional Resource #13). 6 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Enviroimiental Office -- May 2005 Airport Clear Zones and There are no civil airports within 3,000 feet, or military airfields Accident Potential Zones within 15,000 feet of the project site. Renton Municipal Airport, [24 CFR 51 DI the nearest airport, is approximately 2 miles from the site. (see and Zoning list of regulated airports at: the project site as CV (Center Village), and the Renton zoning http_://www..hud.gov/local/shared/working/r1 Dlenvironment/airpo rts. df.) (See Additional Resource #12). code (Title IV of Renton Municipal Code) which designates the Environmental Assessment Checklist [Environmental Review Guide HUD CPD 782, 24 CFR 58.40: Ref. 40 CFR 1508.8 &1508.271 Evaluate the significance of the effects of the proposal on the character, features and resources of the project area. Enter relevant base data and verifiable source documentation to support the finding. Then enter the appropriate impact code from the following list to make a determination of impact. Impact Codes: (1) - No impact anticipated; (2) - Potentially beneficial; (3) - Potentially adverse; (4) - Requires mitigation; (5) - Requires project modification. Note names, dates of contact, telephone numbers and page references. Attach additional material as appropriate. Note conditions or mitigation measures required. Land Develoament Code Source or Documentation Conformance with 1 The proposed development is in conformance with the City of Comprehensive Plans Renton Comprehensive Plan (adopted 2008) which designates and Zoning the project site as CV (Center Village), and the Renton zoning code (Title IV of Renton Municipal Code) which designates the property as R-14 (Residential -14 DU/Acre). The proposal includes support facilities for an existing multi -family senior housing development, an accessory use to the principal uses within the R-14 zone. (see City of Renton Comprehensive Plan and City of Renton zoning maps at: http://rentonnet.crolintemetappstmaos/pdf/City%20Maps/ ) (See Additional Resources #12 and 7). Compatibility and 1 The proposed laundry and resident community building is Urban Impact compatible with surrounding land uses. The general area is composed of single -story multifamily residential uses with a nearby institutional uses (school and community center). The proposed structure will be a single -story structure that fits into a central location on an existing low-income senior and disabled housing development. The proposed use is compatible with nearby multifamily residential and institutional uses. (See Attachments F and G and Additional Resources #1 and 71. Slope 1 The project site is flat and about 8 feet below Kirkland Avenue NE which flanks the east side of the apartment complex. See Attachment E, Report of Geotechncial and Infiltration Studies Proposed Maintenance Building Hillorest Terrace (May 2010). According to the City of Renton Steep Slope Map (see: http,l/rentonnet. oro/intemetapps/maps/pdf/Sensitive%20Area s/S tee p%2DSlopes. pdf), this small slope area ranges between 15%- 25%k No slopes will be created by cut and fill and project construction will occur outside of the identified slope area which (personal communication, Grace Kim, Schemata Workshop, November 22 2010 - See Additional Resource #14). Erosion The project area does not have any indication of erosion 1 problems (see City of Renton Erosion Hazards map at: httt:l/rentonnet.orglinternetar)ps/mapslpdf/Sensitive%2DAreas/E rosion%20Hazard.pdf). The Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies for Proposed Maintenance Building (May 2010) in Attachment E indicates a lack of erosion hazard on the site. On-site drainage will be connected to existing storm drainage systems, See Additional Resource #4). Soil Suitability 1 See Attachment E Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies (May 2010). The soil is a silty sand with gravel. Foundation recommendations are included in Attachment E. 7 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Hazards and Nuisances 1 The project area is not adversely affected by on-site or off-site including Site Safety hazards or nuisances. Street lighting and turning lanes are present at major intersections near the project site. According to the U.S. EPA Map of Radon Zones, King County is in Zone 3 (Low Potential) for radon (See the U.S. EPA website at: htt:11www.e a. ovlrad n/states/washin ton.html#zone%20ma -- see Additional Resource #20). boundaries. The property itself and surrounding properties are Energy Consumption 1 The project site area is already served by electrical and gas services operated by Puget Sound Energy (Puget Sound Energy service area map: htt ://www. se.comISiteCoIIectionDocumentslservice area ma pdf), Puget Sound Energy will provide service to the proposed Resource #5). Air Quality 4 2,200 square foot building. Using the values found in the King Effects of Ambient Air Quality on County SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Version Project and Contribution to 1.7 (December 2007), the proposed building would generate Community Pollution Levels total annual energy use of 168.6 million British Thermal units (Btus).' The proposed building will be constructed to meet state and City building and energy code requirements, Although the proposed building will add to energy demand, Nate Linville, an engineer at Puget Sound Energy indicates that the proposed project can connect to one of two nearby transformers, and would be able to be accommodated into the electrical grid (Personal Communication, Nate Linville, Puget Sound Energy, December 15, 2070). The project will not add new residences to the project site, and therefore no additional resident -generated trips. It is intended to Environmental Design 1 provide a service to onsite residents. Visual Quality - Coherence, See Additional Resource #15). Noise - Contribution to 1 The proposed construction of an accessory support building to Community Noise Levels the multifamily residential development will not generate substantial noise. Construction activities are restricted by City of Renton noise ordinance (Chapter 8-7 of RMC which adopts Washington Administrative Code 173-60) which establishes limits on noise levels and durations of noise crossing property boundaries. The property itself and surrounding properties are classified as Class A (residential) zones, and construction would meet the requirements of Class A environmental designations for noise abatement standards. Increased noise from construction activities will be temporary_ (See Additional Resource #5). Air Quality 4 During construction, dust from excavation and grading could Effects of Ambient Air Quality on cause temporary, localized increases in the ambient Project and Contribution to concentrations of fugitive dust and suspended particulate matter. Community Pollution Levels Construction activity must comply with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations requiring reasonable precautions to minimize dust emissions (Regulation 1, Section 9.15). Temporary air quality impacts related to air quality are also anticipated due to use of diesel -powered equipment and causing odors detectible to some people in the vicinity of the construction activity. However, construction impacts to air quality would be temporary and localized, Construction emission control mitigation measures proposed below. The proposed project would not have any other air quality impacts. Environmental Design 1 The mass and scale of the proposed residential accessory Visual Quality - Coherence, building will be in keeping with those in the neighborhood. The ' The calculation assumes that the new 2,200 square foot accessory community building would be treated similar to a Service land use type noted found in the icing County SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Version 1.7, which indicates an annual energy usage per unit of 77.08 million Btus. 8 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Envirornnental Office -- May 2005 Diversity, Compatible Use and new building will use similar materials to adjoining buildings in Scale the Hillcrest Terrace development. The front entrance will be landscaped to include planter raised planting areas with landscaping, and the rear lot line abutting Kirkland Avenue will Include a planting strip between the proposed patio and the street. (See attachment F, plan depiction of proposed structure adjacent to existing buildings.) Socioeconomic Code Source or Documentation Demographic Character 1 As the project is constructing an accessory support facility for Changes existing residents, the project will not change the demographics of the general area (see attachment G project description and roosal). Displacement 1 No one will be displaced as a result of constructing the proposed laundry and resident community building (see attachment G project description and proposal). Employment and Income 1 There will be a minor temporary increase in jobs for construction Patterns 1 workers as a result of constructing this project. Other than this, it is not expected that employment and income patterns will chane see attachment G project description and proposal). Community Facilities and Services Code Source or Documentation Educational Facilities 1 The project area is served by Sierra Heights Elementary, McKnight Middle School, and Hazen High School. In addition, the Hillcrest Special Services Center is located adjacent to the Hillcrest Terrace site, providing early education services to qualified families within the Renton School District. The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, whose residents are senior and disabled will not impact the capacity of any of these schools. Commercial Facilities 1 The project area is served by a large variety of commercial and retail services, most immediately along Sunset Boulevard (SR 900), approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site. The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, will not add populaOon not change the demand for commercial activities in the project area. (See Additional Resources #1 and 7. Health Care 1 The project area is within Valley Medical Center's (also known as King County Public Hospital District #1) boundaries. The most proximate Valley Medical Center facilities include the Highlands Primary Care facility (451 Duvall Avenue NE), and the Renton Landing Urgent Care facility (at 1205 North 10'" Street). Valley Medical Center Hospital is located at 400 S. 43nd Street. The Seattle/King County Public Health Clinic is located nearby at 3001 NE 0 Street, south of the project site. In addition, there are numerous health care professionals within a 5 mile radius of the project area (general physicians, dental, optometrists, and medical specialists). See Valley Medical Center website at: htti):l/m%rw.valieymed.or(i/Locations_htm and Seattle -King County Department of Health website at: htt ://www.kin count . ovlheaIthservices/hea€th"locaLions/renton .aspx. The addition of an accessory support facility for Hillcrest Terrace, will not add population nor change the demand for health care services in the project area. The support facility does would offer a space for senior nutrition and lunch services and may be a support to services already used by site residents. See Additional Resource #23). Social Services 2 The project area is served by many social service providers. These include the Renton Housing Authority's main office and 9 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 10 of 16 HUD Seattle ReLgion Envirotunental Office -- May 2005 several RHA-awned and operated public housing developments, and two feeding programs: The Friendly Kitchen and the Emergency Feeding Program at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. See the City of Renton website at: http:llrentonwa.gov/livintaidefault.asox?id=18002 and Renton Housing Authority website at: httpJ/www.rentonhousin_q.org/. The proposal has the potential beneficial impact of providing a meeting space for social gatherings, education, senior nutrition and lunch services, or other purposes. (See Additional Resource #6). Solid Waste 1 The project area is served by Waste Management, a private company providing solid waste collection services to the City of Renton. The proposal will not add more residents, but will serve onsite residents and replaces an existing laundry facility. The construction of an accessory support facility for an existing residential community may result in a small increase in waste occasionally when events are held at the community center. This is not expected to significantly impact the service provider or the capacity of the existing County landfill. Waste Water 1 The project area is served by the City of Renton Sewer Utility. The site Is served by 8-Inch diameter sanitary sewer tines in both Hillcrest Lane NE and Kirkland Avenue NE. Addition of a 2,200 square foot residential accessory support facility may add an additional increment to the sewer flow within the project area due to the kitchen, though the laundry facilities replace an existing laundry use. City requirements include a minimum 6-Inch side sewer connection to service the building and a sewer system development charge. (City of Renton, preapplication meeting, May 20, 2010) (See Additional Resource #14 - preapplication comments). Storm Water 4 The project site is already developed and will replace an area covered by garden area lawn, and impervious walkway with a 2,200 square foot building, and walkway. The project site is served by a storm water system that is managed and maintained by the City of Renton's Storm Water Utility. The project design indicates use of rain barrels to capture run off from the new building's roof. To meet City flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the community center. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. See Attachment H, Technical Memorandum Stormwater Requirementfor Hillcrest Terrace Community Building (November 19, 2010), The City will require a preliminary drainage plana. (City of Renton, preapplication meeting. May 20, 2010. See Additional Resource #14 - preapplication comments Water Supply 1 Drinking water for the project area is provided and maintained by the City of Renton. The property is served by an 8-inch diameter cast iron water line in Kirkland Avenue NE. The proposal replaces a laundry facility onsite. The community facility contains a kitchen which may periodically result in more water use. A significant difference in water use is not anticipated. The additional 2,200 square foot residential accessory support building will not significantly impact current capacity of this system. Based upon City of Renton Water Utility pre-application meeting comments (May 20, 2010), the site has adequate fire flow, although a hydrant in Hillcrest Lane NE served by a 4-inch main cannot be relied upon for fireftow. In addition, a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) may be required downstream of the service meter. (See Additional Resource #14 - preapplication comments). Public Safety 1 Police service to the project area is provided by the City of - Police Renton Police Department, a full-service law enforcement agency. The project area is located within the department's 10 of 16 HUD Seattle ReLgion Envirotunental Office -- May 2005 Natural Features Source or documentation Water Resources 4 The project is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area RMC 43-05001). The projection areas 11 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 North Patrol Sector. The Police Department's level of service (LOS) standard is to achieve a response time of 3.5 minutes or less for Priority 1 or emergency calls for service. The construction of an accessory facility serving existing residents will not impact the ability of the Renton Police Department to respond. nor cause additional burden on existing staff. - Fire 2 The project area is primarily served by Renton Fre & Emergency Services Department's Fire Station 12, which is located approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site. Stations 16 and 11 provide back-up service to the project area. The department has a response time LOS standard of 7 minutes and 30 seconds from time a call is received until the firefighting force arrives, achieved 90% of the time, which it currently meets 100% of the time. The department also has staffing LOS standards which it currerrly meets. City fire code requirements will apply to the building (City of Renton, preapplication meeting, May 20, 2010). The addition of an accessory community support building will not Impact ability of the l=ire Department to respond, or cause additional burden on existing staff. In addition, the new building is intended to provide a centralized emergency response area, where residents can congregate when an emergency incident occurs, which could provide a beneficial impact for fire service. (See Additional Resource #14 — I preapplication comments). - Emergency Medical 2 Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department provides emergency medical response service to the project area. See Fire response above for LOS standards and response time. The construction of a residential accessory building will not impact ability to provide emergency medical response service to the project site. Also, as described under Fire above, the project is intended to provide beneficial impact of providing a centralized emergency response area, where residents can congregate when an emergency Incident occurs, which could provide a beneficial impact for emergency medical service. (See Additional Resource #14 — red lication comments). Open Space and Recreation 1 The accessory building will slightly reduce onsite landscaping Open Space (by approximately 1.5% of the site). The addition of the accessory community building serving existing residents will not impact open space facilities. Surrounding open spaces will not be altered, including the North Highlands Park and Community Center, a 2.64 -acre park located adjacent to the project site to the south. In addition the Hillcrest Early Childhood Center located adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace to the west provides 3.4 acres of open space in the form of baseball fields, soccer fields and playground area. - Recreation 2 The addition of the accessory community building serving existing residents will provide a community atherin area. - Cultural Facilities 1 No additional demand for cultural facilities in the neighborhood or city is anticipated as a result of this project. The addition of the accessory community building serving existing residents will provide a community gathering area which may be a location for small scale cultural activities. Transportation 1 The project site is accessible from Hillcrest Lane NE, which circulates through the Hillcrest Terrace development, and Kirkland Avenue NE_ No additional transportation trips are anticipated. The laundry and community facility Is intended to serve onsite residents. Natural Features Source or documentation Water Resources 4 The project is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton's Aquifer Protection Area RMC 43-05001). The projection areas 11 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Other Factors Source or Documentation Flood Disaster Protection Act 1 are the portions of an aquifer within the zone of capture, and the [Flood Insurance] recharge area for welts owned or operated by the City, Zone 2 is [§58.6(a)) the land area situated between the 365 -day groundwater travel time contour and the boundary of the zone of potential capture Coastal Barrier Resources Act/ 1 wells. This aquifer is the sole drinking water source for the City Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of Renton. Since the project site is located in Zone 2 of the [§58.6(c)] Aquifer Protection Area, the project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-12OD19 See AdditlonaI Resource #10). for each source location from which imported fill material will be Airport Runway Clear Zone or 1 obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per Clear Zone Disclosure RMC 4-3-050C.1.a_vi. And RMC 4-4-060N.4. (See Additional [§58.6(d)] Resource #24). Surface Water 4 There are no rivers, creeks, or open bodies of water in the project area. Furthermore, storm water will be managed by the City's system. See stormwater above regarding water quality s. df. See Additional Resource #12). and quanGl requirements. Unique Natural Features and 1 The project site is developed and does not contain any unique Agricultural Lands landforms considered to be local landmarks nor important for information concerning natural features. There are no rare or unique vegetative resources present on the site. (City of Renton Comprehensive Plan, November 11, 2010). (See Additional Resources #t 2 and 7). Vegetation and Wildlife 1 The project site is a developed site. The new building construction will eliminate a small percentage of maintained lawn, shrubs, and trees on the existing housing development site, an area with low habitat value. New landscaping will be provided in the form of raised planter beds and a planting strip would be included as part of the project. However, new vegetation is not likely to provide substantial habitat for sensitive species. Public data sources have not identified any use of the area by sensitive fish, wildlife, or plant species. A "letter of no effect' signed by Chris Earle, PhD (Attachment C) concludes that In accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," the project would have No Effect on listed or proposed species, and designated or proposed critical habitat. Other Factors Source or Documentation Flood Disaster Protection Act 1 The project site Is in Zone X, outside the 300 -year Floodplain [Flood Insurance] according to FIRM maps. In addition, City of Renton RMC 4-3- [§58.6(a)) 050Q2 indicates that project site is outside of flood hazard areas. See Additional Resource #6). Coastal Barrier Resources Act/ 1 The project is not located in a designated Coastal Barrier Coastal Barrier Improvement Act Resources Area. (See webpage listing designated Coastal [§58.6(c)] Barrier Improvement Areas: http:llwww.fws.gov/habitatconservation/coastal barrier.html) See AdditlonaI Resource #10). Airport Runway Clear Zone or 1 There are no FAA -designated airports within 3,000 feet or Clear Zone Disclosure Department of Defense military airfields within 15,000 feet of the [§58.6(d)] project site. Renton Municipal Airport, the nearest airport, is approximately 2 miles from the site. (see list of regulated airports at: ht1p;llwww. hud.govllocal)sharedlworkinglr 1Ole nvironmenUairport s. df. See Additional Resource #12). Other Factors 12 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 Summary of Findings and Conclusions The proposed project which would construct a 2,200 square foot residential accessory structure for laundry and community gatherings for existing multifamily residences at Hillcrest Terrace will not adversely impact the neighborhood. This activity is compatible with the existing uses in the area. The proposed project also will not adversely impact existing resources or services in the area. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION Alternatives and Project Modifications Considered [24 GFR 58.40(e), Ref. 40 CFR 1508.91 (Identify other reasonable courses of action that were considered and not selected, such as other sites, design modifications, or other uses of the subject site. Describe the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting it.) Consideration has been given to upgrading the existing Hillcrest Terrace laundry facility to make it ADA -accessible and to prolong its existing use. However, upgrades to the existing facility, while making it ADA accessible, would still not provide a central and conveniently located laundry facility for residents of Hillcrest Terrace. In addition, the existing laundry facility is too small to incorporate a community gathering space for meetings, supportive services, and on-site emergency response gathering place. In addition, RHA would need to seek another location for supplemental maintenance storage if the existing laundry space was refurbished. No Action Alternative tea CFR 58.40(e)1 (Discuss the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of not implementing the preferred alternative). The No Action Alternative, which is no change to the current laundry facility that is in the original maintenance building, was considered, however, it would not provide an accessible laundry facility meeting ADA requirements for senior and disabled residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The No Action Alternative would continue to provide laundry services in the existing location, which is remote to residents in the northern buildings on the site, there would not be a central facility that could be used for emergency response, social services, and senior nutrition and lunch services. Under the No Action Alternative, residents of Hillcrest Terrace would continue to be isolated without viable community space to gather for meeting, supportive services, and socializing. Mitigation Measures Recommended [24 cFR 58.40(d), 40 CFR 1508.201 (Recommend feasible ways in which the proposal or its external factors should be modified in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts and restore or enhance environmental quality.) 9. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include best management practices (BMPs) to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud Onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. 13 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-120019 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4, 3. Stormwater: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Materials mitigation measures would consist of the following: • Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. • Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. Additional Studies Performed (Attach studies or summaries) 1. Christopher Hetzel, MA, and J. Tait Elder, MA. 2010. Cultural Resources Survey Report— Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. November. (ICI= 630.10.) Seattle, WA. Prepared for City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Housing Authority, Renton, WA (Attachment A-1). 2. Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace, November 17, 2010. Prepared by Christopher J_ Earle, PhD for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority (Attachment C). 3, Existing Hazardous Material Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace (14XX block of Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056) Memorandum, November 22, 2010. Prepared by Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill for Lisa Grueter, ICF (Attachment D). 14 of 16 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Office -- May 2005 4. Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies: Proposed Maintenance Building Hillcrest Terrace, May 4, 2010 by S&EE (Attachment E). 5. Stormwater Requirement for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building, November 19, 2010. Prepared by Raymond Chung, CH2M Hill for Dustin Atchison/SEA (Attachment H). List of Sources, Agencies and Persons Consulted [40 CFR 1508,9(b)] Attachments. Attachment A-1:Cultural Resources Survey Report Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. November 2010 Attachment A-21etter from Russell Holter, Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation to Erika Conkling, City of Renton dated December 9, 2010. Attachment B: Coastal Zone Management Consistency Letter and Request from City Attachment C: Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace, November 17, 2010. Prepared by Christopher J. Earle, PhD for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority. Attachment D: Existing Hazardous Material Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace (14XX block of Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056) Memorandum, November 22, 2010. Prepared by Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill for Mark Gropper, Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority. Attachment E: Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies: Proposed Maintenance Building Hillcrest Terrace, May 4, 2010 by S&EE. Attachment 1=: Site Pian depiction of proposed structure adjacent to existing buildings Attachment G: Project Description Attachment H: Stormwater Requirement for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building, November 19, 2010. Prepared by Raymond Chung, CH2M Hill for Dustin Atchison/SEA, Additional Resources used: 1. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map at: http J/re nto nne I. org/internetapp s/maps/pdf/City%o20 Maps/. 2. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan, reviewed November 11, 2010. 3. City of Renton critical area maps (wetlands: RMC 4-3-050Q5). 4. City of Renton Erosion Hazards map at: htt ://rentonnet.or /interneta s/ma s/ df/Sensitive%20Areas/Erosion°/"2OHa7ard. df. 5. City of Renton noise ordinance (Chapter 8-7 of RMC). 6. City of Renton website (Human Services) at: http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=l 8002. 7. City of Renton zoning map: http://rcntonnet.orq/internetapl)s/maps/pdf/City%2OMaps/Zonln_q.pdf. 8. F.I.R.M. panel number 53033CO668F, 05-16-95, 9. National Wetlands Inventory's digital wetlands mapper tool: (ht_tp://www.fws.govinwi/). 10. Fish & Wildlife Service webpage listing designated Coastal Barrier Improvement Areas: http://www.fws.gov/habitatconservation/coastal barrier html. 11. King County SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Version 1.7 (December 2007). 12. List of regulated airports at: http://www. h ud _gov/leca I/shared/work i n g/r 10/e nviro n m e nt/a i roo its . pdf. 13. Personal communication with Cory Cappelletti, Renton Fire Department, November 5, 2010, and Rachel Chang, CH2M Hill, November 22, 2010. 14. Personal communication, Grace Kim, Schemata Workshop, November 22, 2010- 15. Personal Communication, Nate Linville, Puget Sound Energy, December 15, 2010. 16. Personal communication, Jim Wilder, ICF Noise and Air Specialist, November 12, 2010. 17. Renton Housing Authority website at: http://www.rentonhousing.or_q/, 18. Scenic and Wild Rivers website (http://www.rivers.gov/wiIdriversiist. htm 1). 19. Seattle -King County Department of Health website at: http://www.kin gcounty.gov/healthservices/health/locations/renton.aspx. 15 of I6 HUD Seattle Region Environmental Unice -- May 2005 20. U.S. EPA Map of Radon zones website at: http:/i%vww.ega.gov/radon/states/A,ashington. html#zone%20ma. 21. U.S. EPA website at: htt :/1 osemite,e a. ovlrl Oiwater.nsf/Sole+Source+A uifers/Ss- m s. 22. U.S. EPA website identifying air quality nonattainment areas at: http:l/epa. gov/oa rloaq ps/gree n b k/ancl . htm 1. 23_ Valley Medical Center website at: http:llwww.valleymed.orglLocations. htrn. 24. Zone 2 of the City of Renton`s Aquifer Protection Area (RMC 4-3-05OQ1). 16 of 16 HUD Seatile Region Enviromiental Quite -- May 2005 � rN m q � � O 00 CN � ro E 0 � u � � � � -C 2 U -C � 0 L/) L Lr) O � \� c 0 k / \ 4t � R g � 0 § / \ Jto / 0 2 S \ % > \ a o Ln uE/ai k / f > o q \ q 3 / / m CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING on the 9th day of February, 2010, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing NEPA Determination - Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Agencies See Attached Mark Gropper Applicant (Signature of Sender): _ -h/Q R� STATE OF WASHINGTON s i + 4u + COUNTY OF KING ) �,� ��`'fa, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy M. Tucker !l��+F.� of signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for theFN�) purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: Notary (Print): My appointment expires: Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Project Name;'-, Hillcrest Terrace Community Building .roject,Number,s LUA10-080 template - affidavit of service by mailing -rwocityof r 'r r� Nay. Of Finding of No Significant Impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: LUA 10-080 Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Description of Proposal: Construct a 2,220 sq.ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 Name of Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 10 55 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econkling@rentonwa.gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Renton. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about March 1 , 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HUD Public Housing Capital Fund Program funds (24 CFR 905), as amended, to undertake the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of providing a centralized ADA - accessible laundry and community gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a residential community owned and operated by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to provide housing to senior and disabled population, and to renovate the existing laundry facility into an expanded maintenance space for RHA. The proposed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,950 square feet including patio area and walkways. The Project is located at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton, WA 98056. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Renton has determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (LUA 10-080) on file at the Department Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 and may be examined or copied from 8 a.m. to 5 p,m., Monday through Friday. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the project contact at the address above. All comments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered by the City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. (Finding of No Significant Impact or Release of Funds) RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Renton Housing Authority to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region X Seattle Office, 909 1st Ave., Suite 200, Seattie WA 98104-1000. The Seattle Region X office is open between 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period, Date of decision: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology * WDFW - Larry Fisher* Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 — 172"d Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region * Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS -240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015172 nd Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn_ Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Renton Housing Authority Renton School District Depart. of Natural Resources Mark Gropper, Executive Director Rich Moore, Asst. Superintendent, Business PO Box 47015 PO Box 2316 300 SW 7`" St Olympia, WA 98504-7015 Renton, WA 98056-0316 Renton, WA 98055-2307 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr_ Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave_ SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities King County Library System Renton Historical Society Real Estate Services Director: Bill Ptacek Attn: Laura Clawson Attn: SEPA Coordinator Administrative Offices 235 Mill Ave. S. 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 960 Newport Way NW Renton, WA 98057 PO Box 34018 Issaquah, WA 98027 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 Renton Reporter Seattle Times Seattle King County Public Health Attn: Dean Radford Attn: Jill Mackie Attn_ David Fleming 19426 68"' Ave. S. The Seattle Times 401 5th Ave., Suite 1300 Kent, WA 98032 P.O. Box 70 Seattle, WA 98104 Seattle, WA 98111 Department of Commerce Governor Chris Gregoire Sound Transit Attn: Ike Nwankwo Office of the Governor Perry Weinberg (Environmental Compliance PO Box 42525 906 Columbia St SW PO Box 40002 Manager) Olympia WA 98504 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Sound Transit 401 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Puget Sound Regional Council US Housing and Urban Development Attn: James L. Nolan Attn: Rick Olson Ryan E. Mielcarek 1904 Third Avenue - Suite 105 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 909 First Ave, Suite 255 Seattle, WA 98101 Seattle, WA 98104-1035 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Environmental Protection Agency EPA Office of Groundwater and Drinking (federal) Attn: Dennis McLerran Water 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 803 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Id Post Office Building Washington DC Seattle, WA 98101 Washington DC 20460 0003 20004 US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service US Department of Interior NEPA Coordinator, Branch of Federal 7600 Sand Point Way NE Gwen Wilder Activities -ATT. Pat Carter Seattle, WA 98115 Office of Environmental Policy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Compliance 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 400 1849 C Street, NW, MS 2342 Arlington, VA 22203 Washington, DC 20240 lY :roti -1 NOTICE Of Finding of No Significant impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: Applicant: Project Name: Deadptlan o! Proposal: location of Proposal: REQUEST FOR RELEA -UNDS On or aboi,1 March 1 , 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HUD public Housing Capital Fund Program finds 124 CFR 9051, as amended, to undenake the Hillcrest Terrace WA 0110000025-F 187 Laundry and Resident Community El Finita for the purpose of providing a cantral'aed ADA accessible laundry and -in—Pity gathering fr ity to residents of Hillcrest Terrace. a residental community owned and rip eratied by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to provide housing to senior and disadied populal and to renovate the ealsdng laundry facility Into an expanded maintenance space for RHA. The proposed budding Is 2,200 square feet In size and the finished prolect would consist of 3.950 scuare feet _1' cluding patio area and walkways_ The Proiect is located at 1442 Hlllcrest Lane NE, in Renton, wA 98056. FINDING OF NO SIGNIF}CANT IMPACT LUA 10-080 The City of Renton has determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 01100W02 5-F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project will have no significant Impact on the human environment Therefore, an Rennin Housing Authority Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1959 INEPAI is not required. Additional project Information is contained In the Environmental Review Record (LUA 10-0801 on file at the Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Department Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Gravy way, Renton, WA 99057 and may be examined or copied from 8 a . to 5 pm.. Monday through Friday. Construct a 2,220 s4 -ft. carom unity building with laundry area for the use of Hlllcrest Terrace residents. 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE. Renton, WA 98056 Name of Resppnsibla Entity; City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee ll 5. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conking, Senior FI;l Department of Community and Economic Development 19 555. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econklingtirrentonwa.goy These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to he undertaken by the City or Renton. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the project contact at the address above, AIV comments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered by the City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release or Funds. Comments should spi-irywhlch Notice they are addressing. IFnding of No Significant Impact or Release or Funds} RELEASE OF FUNDS The City or Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the jurlsdigion of the Federal Courts If an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation 10 the environmental review process and that these resparsibilltles have been satisfied. HL10's approval of the certlflcatloa satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Renton Housing Authority to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to Its release of funds and the City of Rentods certification for a period of fifteen (15j days following the anticipated suhmisslon date or Its actual receipt Df the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases(al the cenifkatian was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required try HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; to) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs nut authorized by 24 CFR part $a hero,. approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d} another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project Is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality- Objections must he prepared and submitted In accordance with the required procedures 124 CFR Part 59) and shalf be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Lrban Development, Region %Seattle Office, 909 1st Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 98104-1000 The Seattle Region X office Is open between 9:00 am —5:00 pm. Potential Objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the oblaction period. Date of dechlon; FEBRUARY 7, 2011 CERTIFICATION k tl�.L REF1#ON; AkiEAD:0�TH15 CUR' hereby certify that 6 copies of the above document were p sted in cognqspicuoSus places or nearby the described property, - c � L<,� m i'4 LL C JJ t Date: 6a/ IV/ ( i _ Signed: STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ? SS COUNTY OF KING I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that K Ji ; signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntar act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. o Ur Ft der Sf f'tt' t.t,sTu: T �. Notary Public in afid for the State of Washington Notary (Print): k L w My appointment expires: Denis Law Ci Of Mayor ri tA M. February 9, 2011 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch,Administrator Mark Gropper Renton Housing Authority P.O. Box 2316 Renton, WA 98056 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (NEPA) DECISION. Hillcrest Terrace Community Building, LUA10-080, ECF Dear Mark: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and the Planning Director to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project. The ERC, on February 7, 2011, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with mitigation measures. See the enclosed Report and Decision, Part 2, Section B for a list of the Mitigation Measures. According to NEPA rules, the City will accept comments on this decision for 15 days starting on February 11, 2011. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday February 28, 2011. Please address comments to me at the following address: Erika Conkling, AICP, City of Renton CED, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. The City also provided notice of the intent to request the release of funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) upon the completion of the comment period, on or around March 1, 2011. Once received, HUD will hold it's release of funds for fifteen days to allow for objections to be made. If you have questions about HUD's process you should contact Ryan Mielcarek at (206)220-6205. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the City's process, please call me at (425) 430-6578. For the Environmental Review Committee, - Erika Conkling, AICP Senior Planner Enclosure Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov Circ of � ~ Conditions For Approval of Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building The following mitigating conditions of approval for the Renton Housing Authority's Hillcrest Terrace WA01000002 S -F 187, Laundry and Resident Community Building project were identified in the Environmental Assessment. Air Quality (Construction -related): The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities in the project area. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust. • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions. Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specifications. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2: The project site is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-12OD19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application as per RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi. and RMC 4-4-060N.4. 3. Storm Water: To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the laundry and resident community building. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 4. Hazardous Material mitigation measures would consist of the following: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUN.. ! c' of AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Finding of No Significant Impact (NEPA) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Application No: LUA 10-080 Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Project Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Description of Proposal: Construct a 2,220 sq.ft. community building with laundry area for the use of Hillcrest Terrace residents. Location of Proposal: 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 Name of Responsible Entity: City of Renton, Washington Environmental Review Committee 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Contact: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner Department of Community and Economic Development 10 55 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-6578 or econkling@rentonwa.gov These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Renton. Request for Release of Funds On or about March 1, 2011 the City of Renton will authorize the Renton Housing Authority to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HUD Public Housing Capital Fund Program funds (24 CFR 905), as amended, to undertake the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project for the purpose of providing a centralized ADA -accessible laundry and community gathering facility to residents of Hillcrest Terrace, a residential community owned and operated by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to provide housing to senior and disabled population, and to renovate the existing laundry facility into an expanded maintenance space for RHA. The proposed building is 2,200 square feet in size and the finished project would consist of 3,950 square feet including patio area and walkways. The Project is located at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, in Renton, WA 98056. Finding of No Significant Impact The City of Renton has determined that the Hillcrest Terrace WA 011000002 S -F 187 Laundry and Resident Community Building Project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (LUA 10-080) on file at the Department Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 and may be examined or copied from 8 a.m, to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the project contact at the address above. All comments received by February 28, 2011 will be considered by the City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. (Finding of No Significant Impact or Release of Funds) Release of Funds The City of Renton certifies to HUD that the Renton Environmental Review Committee consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Renton Housing Authority to use Program funds. Objections to Release of Funds HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Renton; (b) the City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Ryan E. Mielcarek, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region X Seattle Office, 9091st Ave., Suite 200, Seattle WA 95104-1000. The Seattle Region X office is open between 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Responsible Entity Certifying Officer City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Publication date: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Date of decision: Signatures: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Gregg Zi maxi, Administrator Date Public Wor s Department Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Date Community Services Department Fire & Emergency Services iY l ,-s V Alex PN tsch, Admi istrator Department of Co munity & Economic Development 7 rr Dake FONSI Signature Sheet Page 2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY D atpof AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TO: Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator Mark Peterson, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator Alex Pletsch, CED Administrator FROM: Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager MEETING DATE: Monday, February 7, 2011 TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sixth Floor Conference Room#620 Sunset Planned Action and Environmental Impact Statement . (Cankling) LUA 10-052 Location: Study area is bounded by NE 2151, Monroe Ave NE, NE 7 ', and Edmonds Ave NE. Sunset Terrace is bounded by Sunset Lane NE and Glenwood Ave NE, NE 10th, NE Sunset Boulevard, and Edmonds Ave NE. Description: Environmental Review for the Sunset Area Planned Action/EIS which includes review of multiple projects, including: pfogrammatic review of neighborhood redevelopment through public and private investment; project level review of the redevelopment of Renton Housing Authority's Sunset Terrace public housing project; design improvements to Sunset Boulevard; and a master drainage plan for stormwater control for the neighborhood. Hillcrest Community Building (Conkling) LUA10-080 Location: 1430 Hilcrest Lane NE. Description: Construction of a 2,200 51 community buidling with a laundry area for use by the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. cc: D. Law, Mayor 1. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale Estey, CED Director • W. Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal • Richard Perteet,.Deputy PW Administrator -Transportation C. Vincent, CED Planning Director N. Watts, Development Services Director m L Warren, City Attorney F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshal J. Medzegian, Council DEPARTMENT OF COMMUI r City of f '� AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - -� C '� r i r�r_l ' ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: February 7, 2011 Project Name: Hillcrest Community Building Owner. Renton Housing Authority Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Contact: Mark Gropper, 425-226-1850 x223 File Number: LUA10-080 Project Manager: Erika Conkling, AICD Project Summary: Construct a 2,200 s.f. community building with laundry area for the use of residents of Hillcrest Terrace. Project Location: 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 0 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): 2,200 s.f. Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): 2,200 s.f. Site Area: 4.97 ac. Total Building Area GSF: 62,200 s.f. STAFF Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Letter RECOMMENDATION: of No Significant Impact under NEPA Project Location Map ERC Report- FONSI.doc City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development nnmentol Review Committee Report HALCREST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUAIO-080 Report of February 7, 2011. Page 2 of 8 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is proposing to build a 2,200 square foot community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. Hillcrest Terrace is a 60 -unit subsidized, low-income, senior housing in the Renton Highlands. The community building will contain a laundry facility for residents as well as a small gathering space. It is centrally located in an existing housing development and will be compatible with surrounding land uses. This project is consistent with the R-14 zoning as an accessory use and is also consistent with the Center Village (CV) Comprehensive Plan designation. This building is exempt from Washington SEPA rules, but since federal money is going to be used in the construction, it is required to go through a federal NEPA process. In preparation for the Sunset Area Planned Action and EIS, the City assumed responsibility under NEPA and named the ERC as the responsible entity. In December, the City initiated formal review with the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the state Department of Ecology under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. The proposal was also circulated for internal review. On December 9, 2010 the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation concluded that the properties in question were not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Similarly, the Department of Ecology determined that the project is consistent with the state Coastal Zone Management Program in a letter dated December 15, 2010. These letters confirm that the project has no further requirements to meet under their respective federal regulations. Consideration was given to two alternatives to this action, including taking no action and upgrading the existing laundry facility. Upgrades to the existing facility to make it ADA accessible would not provide a central facility conveniently located for all residents, and would not include the community gathering space which could be used for meetings, supportive services, emergency response, or recreation. In addition, a supplemental maintenance area would also need to be built elsewhere on the site if the existing laundry room was refurbished. Underthe no action alternative, the existing laundry facility still would not provide the community space, and would not be centrally located for residents. In addition, the facility would continue not to meet ADA requirements. PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The following environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Entity: Issue a Finding of No Significant Impact with a 15 -day comment period. FRC Report- FONSI. doc City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development onmental Review Committee Report HILLCR EST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUA10-080 Report of February 7, 2011. Page 3 of S B. Mitigation Measures 1. Air Mitigation Measures: The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities. The air quality control plans should include SMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust: • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions: Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specification. Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. If there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. 2. Water Mitigation Measures: The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-5-120D.19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application. 3. Storm Water Mitigation Measures: Implement a flow control BMP for at least 10% of the total project impervious area. Use of pervious pavement for the patio area associated with the building (approximately 520 sq.ft.) would ensure that the change in run-off from the proposed project would not exceed 0.03 cfs. As a result there should be no potential to change pollutant loading relative to the current condition, nor is there potential to affect salmon in Johns Creek. 4. Hazardous Materials Mitigation Measures: If discovered during construction, hazardous material mitigation measures would consist of the following: • Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. • Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operations during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use properly hazardous materials storage and handling procedure and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. ERC Report- FONSI.doc City of Renton Department of Communi Economic Development L inmental Review Committee Report NILLCREST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUA10-080 Report of February 7, 2011. Page 4 of S C. Exhibits - Exhibit 1- Environmental Assessment for HUD- funded proposals D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. In addition, the applicant hired consultants to prepare reports related to the project. Based on this information, the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: Not applicable. 2. Air Impacts: The study area is currently designated as a maintenance area for CO and PM10 and an attainment area for all other pollutants under the Clean Air Act. There could be possible construction -related air quality impacts such as the creation of dust or emissions from diesel - powered equipment. Mitigation Measures: The City shall require all construction contractors to implement air quality control plans for construction activities. The air quality control plans should include BMPs to control fugitive dust and odors emitted by diesel construction equipment. The following BMPs will be used to control fugitive dust: • Use water sprays or other non-toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways. • Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Prevent trackout of mud onto public streets. • Cover soil piles when practical. • Minimize work during periods of high winds when practical. The following mitigation measures will be used to minimize air quality and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions: • Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers' specification. • Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use. • if there is heavy traffic during some periods of the day, scheduling haul traffic during off- peak times (e.g., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) would have the least effect on traffic and would minimize indirect increases in traffic related emissions. Nexus: RCW 70.94 Washington Clean Air Act and federal Clean Air Act 40 CFR Part 50. 3. Water a. Wetland, Streams, Lakes Impacts: Not applicable- there are no wetlands, lakes, or streams on or near this site. b. Ground Water Impacts: The project site is located outside of the U5 EPA designate sole source aquifer for Cedar Valley, but is located within Zone 2 of the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area (APA). FRC Report- FONSI.doc City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development onmental Review Committee Report I-IILLCREST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUA30-080 Report of February 7, 2011. Page 5 of 8 Mitigation Measures: The project applicant will be required to provide a fill source statement as described in RMC 4-8-120D.19 for each source location from which imported fill material will be obtained at the time of engineering permit application. Nexus: RMC 4-3-050C.1.a.vi and RMC 4-4-060N.4. c. Storm Water Impacts: The project creates an additional 2,250 sq.ft. of impervious area. The storm water from this area ultimately discharges into Johns Creek, approximately 800 ft. upstream from its mouth at Lake Washington. Studies have shown that although Johns Creek is not a salmonid bearing stream, the mouth of Johns Creek does provide habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon, which enter from the Lake and use the stream for foraging. Renton code requires storm water flow control to meet the peak rate flow control standard, which requires mitigation for storm water flows from new impervious surface that is not fully dispersed. Mitigation Measures: Implement a flow control BMP for at least 10% of the total project impervious area. Use of pervious pavement for the patio area associated with the building (approximately 520 sq.ft.) would ensure that the change in run-off from the proposed project would not exceed 0.03 cfs. As a result there should be no potential to change pollutant loading relative to the current condition, nor is there potential to affect salmon in Johns Creek. Nexus: RMC 4-6-030 Storm water Standards d. Flood Plain Management Impacts: Not applicable- this area lies outside the floodplain. e. Coastal Zone Management Impacts: Not applicable- the Washington State Department of Ecology has concluded that this project is consistent with the state's Coastal Zone Management Program. f. Wild and Scenic Rivers Impacts: Not applicable. 4. Vegetation Impacts: No effect. One ornamental tree, non-native species, and some grass will be removed. New ornamental vegetation will be added. S. Wildlife Impacts: No effect. Stormwater would be discharged to Johns Creek, a non -salmonid bearing stream, more than % mile away from critical habitat in Lake Washington, and at the mouth of Johns Creek. A letter of no effect, signed by Chris Earle, PhD concludes that in accordance with HUD's guidance, the project would have no effect on listed or proposed species and designated or proposed critical habitat. See section 3c on stormwater for additional information. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Impacts: Not applicable. 7. Environmental Health a. Environmental Health Hazards Impacts: There are no stationary aboveground storage tanks more than 100 -gallons in size within a .25 mile radius of the project site. There are no known hazardous materials conditions on site, and only two known within a .25 mile radius of the project site. These consist of underground storage FRC Report- FONSl.doc City of Renton Department of Communit conomlc Development E ?mental Review Committee Report HILLCREST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUA10-080 Report of February 7, 2011. Page & of S tanks, including one located on the adjacent property containing the North Highlands Neighborhood Center. The two underground storage tanks are not expected to have an adverse impact on the project unless there is a previously undiscovered release from them. In such case, construction of the project may expose hazardous materials. Mitigation Measures: Hazardous material mitigation measures would consist of the following: • Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. * Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operations during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use properly hazardous materials storage and handling procedure and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. Nexus: RCW 70.105D Model Toxics Control Act b. Noise Impacts: Not applicable- the site is in a residential neighborhood fronting local streets. The proposed construction of a laundry and community meeting space for an existing multi -family residential development is not considered a noise- sensitive use. Construction will generate noise, but will follow noise abatement procedures and time limitations under the Renton Municipal Code. S. Aesthetics Impacts: Not applicable- the building will be built in a central location in an existing housing development and will be built to be compatible with the surrounding structures in terms of massing and materials. 9. Light and Glare Impacts: Not applicable. 10. Parks and Recreation Impacts: There would be no impacts to public parks and recreation, but a decrease of approximately 1.5% of the open space for the housing complex residents. However, the building, with its community gathering space represents a different type of recreational use that would be made available to residents. 11. Historic and Cultural Preservation Impacts: Not applicable- the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has stated that this property is not eligible for the National Register for Historic Places. 12. Transportation Impacts: Not applicable. The nearest airport or airfield is Renton Municipal Airport, approximately two miles from this site. The project serves on-site residents and there are no traffic impacts. ERC Report- FONSI. d oc City of Renton Department of Communi . Economic Development L onmentol Review Committee Report HILLCRl:ST COMMUNITY BUILDING LUA10-080 Report of February 7, 2011, Page 7 of 8 13. Fire & Police Impacts: Not applicable. 14. Public Services Impacts: Not applicable. 15. Utilities Impacts: There may be an insignificant increase in sewer and water use as a result of the community gathering portion of this building. However, there are existing laundry facilities on the site that this building would replace, so there is not an anticipated increase in water or sewer use related to the laundry building. 16. Farmland Protection Policy Impacts: Not applicable- the site is not designated as prime or unique agricultural land. 17. Environmental Justice Impacts: Not applicable- the proposal is intended to better meet the social and daily needs of income qualified senior citizen residents on site and environmental justice impacts are not anticipated. The project site is suitable for the proposed uses and is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not be adversely affected by hazardous materials. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or "Advisory Notes to Applicant." f Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Comment Process: Comments on this decision must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, February 28, 2011. Comments should be directed to: Erika Conkling, AICP, Renton Department of Community and Economic Development, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, or by email to: econkling@rentonwa.gov. ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. * - A drainage report will be required to be submitted with the building permit application. * The preliminary fire flow is 1,750 gpm with credit given for an approved fire sprinkler system. Two fire hydrants are required: one within 150 -feet and one within 300 -feet of the building. It appears adequate fire flow is available on Kirkland Avenue NE from an existing 8 -inch water main. Any existing hydrants used to satisfy the requirements shall meet current fire code including 5 -inch ERC Report- FONSi.doc City of Renton Department of Communit " Economic Development HiLLCREST COMMUNITY BUILDING Report of February 7, 2011. storz fittings. E'- —onmental Review Committee Report L UAIO-080 Page 8 of S • Approved fire sprinkler and sprinkler monitoring systems are required throughout the building, due to inadequate fire flow from the existing city water mains. Separate plans and permits are required by the fire department at the time of building permit application. • An electronic site plan is required prior to occupancy for pre -fire planning purposes. FRC Report- FONSL doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: PrZ • �,..- COMMENTS DILE. JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 J DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 - 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the probable probable More Environment Minor Major information impacts impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major information Impacts Impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where dditional in formation is Deeded tq properly assess this proposal. k,_ Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date City o _ ton Department of Community & Economic , velopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:, C"{' ,,, %" IC %, >` COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 61 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.47 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 -1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Probable More Minor Major information impacts Impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Lr htJGlare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and hove identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. ZX—ft I,: � � � � A � Z 2� ��; �' 11 � I Signatu reerrDir ctor or Authorized Representative Date City 0) ton Department of Community & Economic—.relopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUAIO-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling - PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 -1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feed' SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Environment Minor Impacts Probable More Major information impacts Necessary Earth Housin Air water Plants Li ht/Glore Land/ShoreRne Use Animals Environmental Heolth Utilities Energy/ Natural Resources Transportation B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS ' ( A/"--- We /c Element of the Environment Probable Probable Mirror Maior Impacts Impacts More information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Li ht/Glore Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, pop Feet 14, OW Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or area; where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. ignature of l3fector or Authorized Repr entative Date City o ton Department of Community & Economic _trvelopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ! •- r ; COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick " SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 -1434 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Environment Minor Impacts Probable More Major information Impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plonts Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources 6. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li htl0are Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Culturol Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet C: CODE -RELATED COMMENTS '3:)vct i42 rt' YeT-k^4 'L, [ � Bu S2dw+� o�CJf�Q,.cca � We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. of Director or Authorized Representative k'�-1 a-0�a l o Date City o ton Department of Community & Economic — velopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: FI -1 �' - COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A i LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 - 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants fond/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major information impacts impacts Necessary Housin Aesthetics 1_i ht/Glore Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. of Director or Authorized Representative 1�1ao/ar310 Date CITY OF RENTON f, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU MEMORANDUM DATE: December 20, 2010 TO: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Code Related Comments for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building The preliminary fire flow is 1,750 gpm with credit given for an approved fire sprinkler system. Two fire hydrants are required. One within 150 -feet and one within 300 -feet of the building. It appears adequate fire flow is available on Kirkland Avenge Northeast from an existing 8 -inch water main. Any existing hydrants used to satisfy the requirements shall meet current fire code including 5 -inch storz fittings. 2. Approved fire sprinkler and sprinkler monitoring systems are required throughout the building, due to inadequate fire flow from the existing city water mains. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways appear adequate. 4. An electronic site plan is required prior to occupancy for pre -fire planning purposes. CTxt hillcrest City o ton Department of Community & Economic _ _velopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 4— COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 15, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 - 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energyf Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATER COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14, 000 Feet N IV e Y" o-IL"e We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and hove identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative / Z Date City o iton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: �(. v k__s COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Cankling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 -1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area. Please note. this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA_ A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Noturol Resources Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Mojor Information impacts Impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Giore Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS 4?Z/6 x]42 C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional inforqugion is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative l e? Date City o ton Department of Community & Economic uevelopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 6, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA10-080 DATE CIRCULATED: DECEMBER 16, 2010 APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority a PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling PROJECT TITLE: Hillcrest Community Building PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 4.97 acres EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: TPN- 7227800140 - 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) 2,200 square feet SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority proposes to build a community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. The building will include laundry facilities and a common gathering area_ Please note: this building is SEPA exempt, but because it is part of a federal HUD facility, it must be processed under NEPA. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plonts Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources R. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment probable Probable More Minor Major information Impacts impacts Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li hVGlare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet C'( `r'olf -2'C/ zfiwoe/ We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of proboble impact or areas where additional informarAn is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date DCf'Af l N ,tL_N i C)1 PO 1"(,.� !)Liopia, K`7� Sfld 7�7riii ��t)P; -iG.' FrN`1!;!J `t 7 li+r Wa>hrntiirxt RsI�, y 5rrtiit <• !`rrwnr7s ��i�h rN �p��ech dis:�i�ilr�y c��r> calf ,�-; -�i.� 3-G i � i December 15, 2010 Ms. Erika Conkling City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, Washington 98057 RE: Federal Consistency — Hillcrest Terrace Community/Laundry Building Dear Ms. Conkling: The Department of Ecology, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program received your request regarding the use of federal funds for the construction of a 2, 200 square foot ADA - accessible community and laundry building, to be located at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, King County, Washington. Ecology agrees that funding this project is consistent with Washington's Coastal Zone Management Program. Please note that this Consistency Determination is for the release of funds only. Any construction activities will be subject to ALL enforceable polices of the Coastal Zone Management Program, such as the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Jessica Moore at (360) 407-7421 Sincerely, Brcnden McFarland, Section Manager Environmental Review and Transportation Section Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program. cc: Jessica Moore, Ecology 0 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1063 S. Capital Way, Suite 106 • Olympia, Washington 98501 Mailing address: PO Box 48343 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 (360) 586-3065 • Fax Number (360) 586-3067 • Website: www_dahp.wa.gov December 9, 2010 Ms. Ericka Conkling City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 In future correspondence please refer to: Log: 091010-3 1 -HUD-CDBG Property: Sunset Terrace Redevelopment Subarea (adding Hillcrest Terrace Apartments) Re: NOT Eligible Dear Ms. Conkling: Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), The above referenced property has been reviewed on behalf of the State Historic Preservation Officer under provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) and 36 CFR Part 800. My review is based upon documentation contained in your communication. According to the amended Sunset Terrace Redevelopment (Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Project) two newly surveyed resources are eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places. We cannot concur with the findings of your professional consultant. The referenced properties located at Hillcrest Terrace are NOT ELIGIBLE for the National Register of Historic Places under criterion C. As a result of this finding, further contact with DAHP is not necessary. However, if additional information on the property becomes available, or if any archaeological resources are uncovered during construction, please halt work in the area of discovery and contact the appropriate Native American Tribes and DAHP for further consultation. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, #RussellHalter Compliance Reviewer (360) 586-3533 russell.holter@dahp.wa.gov &VD PE ARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATI Prolec! rhe Pcst, Shope the F; !cre DEPARTMENT OF CO IUNITY c;tyof AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT II D � 0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TO: Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator Mark Peterson, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator Alex Pietsch, CED Administrator FROM: Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager MEETING DATE: Monday, December 6, 2010 TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sixth Floor Conference Room #620 Quendall Terminals — DEIS Signature (Dolbee) LUA09-151, ECF, EIS, BSP, SM, SA -M Location: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N. Description: The applicant is requesting Master Plan Review, Binding Site Plan, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and SERA Environmental Review for a mixed-use development located at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd. The site is 21.46 acres and is zoned Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) and located within the Urban shoreline designation. The 21.46 - acre site would be divided into 7 lots of which 4 would contain large mixed-use buildings. Overall, the development would consist of 800 residential units, 245,000 square feet of office, 21,600 square feet of retail and 9,000 square feet of restaurant, resulting in a net residential density of 46.4 units/acre. The applicant has proposed to dedicate 3.65 acres for public right-of-way, which would provide access to the 7 proposed lots. Surface and structured parking would be provided for 2,171 vehicles. The site contains approximately 0.81 acres of wetlands and 1,583 feet of shoreline along Lake Washington. The subject site has received a Super -fund designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is currently working on a remediation plan with EPA. The results of the remediation would potentially change the existing environment on the subject site scientifically, including but not limited to trees, soils, and wetlands. Proposed improvements include remediation of existing contamination, stormwater and sewer improvements. Sunset Area Planned Action/EIS (Conkling) LUA10-052, EIS Location: Sunset area of the Renton Highlands. Description: Complete an EIS and Planned Action that addresses four topics: 1) Redevelopment of Sunset Terrace Public Housing, 2) General neighborhood redevelopment, 3) Improvements to Sunset Boulevard, 4) Master stormwater plan. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMP = MEETING AGENDA December 6, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Hillcrest Community Building (Conkling) LUAI 0-080 Location: 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE. Description: Construct a 2,200 s.f. community building with laundry area for the use of residents of Hillcrest Terrace. cc: D. Law, Mayor J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale-Estey, CED Director 11 W. Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal P. Hahn, Transportation Director C. Vincent, CED Planning Director • N. Watts, Development Services Director L. Warren, City Attorney F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshal J. Medzegian, Council DEPARTMENT OF COMMUI if �'T'Of AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: December 6, 2010 Project Name: Hillcrest Community Building Owner: Renton Housing Authority Applicant: Renton Housing Authority Contact: Mark Gropper, 425-226-1850 x223 File Number: LUA10-080 Project Manager: Erika Conkling, AICP Project Summary: Construct a 2,200 s.f. community building with laundry area for the use of residents of Hillcrest Terrace. Project Location: 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 0 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): 2,200 s.f. Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): 2,200 s.f. Site Area: 4.97 ac Total Building Area GSF: 62,200 s.f. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue letters to the State of Washington to comply with federal requirements. The Renton Housing Authority (RMA) is proposing to build a 2,200 square foot community building for the residents of Hillcrest Terrace. Hillcrest Terrace is a 60 -unit subsidized, low-income, senior housing in the Renton Highlands. The community building will contain a laundry facility for residents as well as a small gathering space. This building is exempt from Washington SEPA rules, but since federal money is going to be used in the construction, it is required to go through a federal NEPA process. In preparation for the Sunset Area Planned Action and EIS, the City assumed responsibility under NEPA and named the ERC as the responsible entity. At this point in the NEPA review process, the City must initiate a formal review with the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The letter initiates this review and simultaneously asks DAHP to concur with the applicant's Cultural Resources Report, which makes a finding of no adverse effect on historic resources. Additionally, under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, the City must complete a certification that the project is in compliance with those rules. This certification concludes that the project is exempt from further requirements. Attachments: Letter to DAHP CZM Certification Hillcrest Community Building ERC Report 10-080 Denis Law Mayor City Otf �.. J Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator December 6, 2010 Ms. Allyson Brooks, PhD State Historic Preservation Officer ATfN: Mr. Russell Holter Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 106$ S. Capitol Way, Suite 106 Olympia, WA 98501 Subject:. Section 106 Review—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Project Dear Ms. Brooks and Mr. Holter: The City of Renton and the Renton Housing Authority. are proposing to use federal funds to construct a new 2,200=square-foot resident community building with a laundry room at.the. HillcrestTerrace'public housing complex at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, Washington. The new community building will be funded by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) capital funds per Section 26 of the U.S.. Housing Act of 1937 (U.S. Government Code (USC); Title 42, Section 1437x) in connection with projects assisted under Section 9. HUD is the lead federal agency responsible forcompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In accordance with specific statutory authority and HUD's regulations at Section 24 Part 58 of the Code of Federal Regulations; the City of Renton is completing the necessary environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the NHPA. ICE International is'assisting the City.in meeting these requirements, and has conducted a cultural resources survey for the undertaking. The'study comprised an archaeological investigation and a historic resources survey. A copy is attached. It recommends that two buildings in the established Area of Potential Effects (APE) -at 1430--1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE in the City of Renton—as NRNP eligible historic properties once they reach an age of 50 years,.and that the proposed undertaking would not adversely affect the recommended NRNP -eligible historic properties. Based on these findings, we have concluded .that the proposed undertaking would have "no adverse effect" on the historic properties in the APE'. With this letter, we would like to initiate formal consultation with you under Section 106 of the NHPA and hereby request your concurrence on the project APE and aur finding that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on historic properties. Notice of the undertaking and copies of this documentation have also . been provided to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Thank you for your assistance with this review. Please feel free to contact Erika Conkling, AICP at (425) 430- .6578 should you have any questions. Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov Ms. Allyson Brooks, PhD, and Mr. Russell Holter December 6, 2010 Page 2 of 2. Sincerely, City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Mark Peterson, Administrator Fire & Emer ency Servi a Department Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Community Services Department Alex Pietsch, Administrator Community and Economic Development -Department Enclosure: Cultural Resources Survey.Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Coastal Zone Mi gement—Washington Stat Checklis. ,or HUD or IResnonsible End General requirements Legislation Regulation Fnsure that projects are consistent Coastal Zone Management Act 15 CFR Part 930 with the Washington Coastal Zone 16 i3.S.C. 1451-1464 Management Program 1. Is the project located in Callam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum or Whatcom Counties? ❑ No: Stop here. The CZM review is complete. Record your determination on the EA, Statutory Worksheet or HUD Form 4128. ® Yes: PROCEED to 42 2. Is the project located on tribal trust lands? ❑ Yes: Tribal Trust land is excluded from the state coastal zone. Proceed to #3. ® No: PROCEED to 44 3. Will the project impact the coastal zone beyond the excluded tribal trust land, for example through water runoff from increased impervious surfaces, or increased sediment loads in waterbodies? ❑ Yes: PROCEED to 44 ❑ No: The Coastal Zone Management review is complete. Document that your project will have no impact on coastal zones outside of the excluded tribal trust land. Record your determination on the Statutory Worksheet , Environmental Assessment form or HUD Form 4128. 4. Does the project include new construction or major rehabilitation of existing structures? Major rehabilitation means work that exceeds the categorical exclusion threshold at 24 CFR Part 58,35(a) and therefore requires a full Environmental Assessment. ❑ No: STOP here. The Costal Zone Management review is complete. ® Yes: PROCEED to #4 4. Does the project comply with the enforceable policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program? Complete the attached "Certification of Consistency with Washington's Coastal Zone Management Program," and send it to the Department of Ecology (DOE) at the following address: Loree Randall, Federal Consistency Procedures Coordinator, Shorelines & Environmental Assistance Program, Department of Ecology, F.O. Box 47690, Olympia, WA 98504-7690 telephone number: (360) 407-6068 or fax it to her at (3 60) 407-6902. Be sure to identify the Federal Program, i.e. CDBG, Section 202, SHOP, etc. The Applicant is HUD or the Responsible Entity. The first certification on the form should be signed by the lender or non-profit organization that is developing the project. HUD (under Part 50) or the responsible entity (under Part 58) signs the determination that the action will not affect coastal resources (once it has been determined that the project will comply with all enforceable policies of the CZM Program). Ecology has 6 months to concur with a determination, however, they often do so within two weeks if all of the information is submitted. ® Yes: STOP here. The Coastal Zone Management Review is complete. ❑ You should have a mechanism i n place (i.e. condition to the contract or FIRM Commitment) to assure the recipient has completed all actions prior to releasing funds. Attach a copy of the Certification and Consistency determination. Record your determination on the EA, Statutory Worksheet or 4128. ❑ No: If the project will not comply will all enforceable policies as outlined on the Certification of Consistency, work with Department of Ecology to mitigate issues. Do not initiate the Project until CZM has been mitigated. DISCLAIMER: This document is intended as a tool to help HUD Region X grantees and HUD stall' complete NEPA requirements. This document is subject to change. This is not a policy statement, and the Coastal 'Zone Management Legislation and Regulations take precedence over any information found in this document, HUD Region X Environmental Office — January 2010 CERTIFICATION O 'ONSiSTENCY WITH WASHINGTON'S COASTAL Z( IANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED ACTIVITIES Federal Application Number: WA021 000002 Applicant: City of Renton (Responsible Entity) T Project Description: Construction of a 2,200 square foot ADA -accessible community/laundry building between 2 existing public housing structures at a developed site: Hillcrest Terrace located at 1442 Hillerest Lane NE, Renton, Dine County, WA. Proposed facility is designed to meet needs of existing on-site senior and disabled residents. The proiect lies within the Johns Creek basin, approximately 1 mile from Johns Creek and Lake Washington, and less than 0.25 miles from Honey Creek (in another drainage basin). Proiect does not add to_po]_lution_-yeneratine runoff and stormwater will flow into City stormwater system. Sec attached site plans. (attach site plans, location (county/city), and proximity to water body (name)). This action under CZMA§307(c)(3) is for a project, which will take place within Washington's coastal zone, or which will affect a land use, water use, or natural resource of the coastal zone. (The coastal zone includes Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kirsap, Mason, Pack, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum and Whatcom counties.) The project complies with the following enforceable policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program: iCheck the box describing the current status of each oolicvl "Public Notice must be provided if the project is within the water or within 21111 feet of a Shoreline Management Act water body. Public Notice is required for the proposed project? No X Yes (identify method below) ( )notice mailed to interested parties using mailing list on (date) ( )publication in (newspaper) on (dates) ( )other (dates) If public notice is required and you have not provided it, CZM staff will publish the notice. You must not initiate the project until you have been notified by CZM. Therefore, 1 cert that prior to initiating the project 1 will obtain applicable permits and certifications as described above and the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Program. (Recipient) HUD or its designated Responsible Entity concludes this action will not affect coastal resources. The physical prolect will not be initiated until thea riglicable Rermits and certifications described above are obtained. (Signature) C'. Date J ZLO( (HUD or Res ivq ti (Signature) Date t / (H or Respo le miry) (Signature} Date (HUD or Responsible ntity) (Signature) Date (HUD or Responsible Entity) HUD Region X Environmental Office —January 2010 State requirements have been met Additional info must be obtained prior to physical initiation Does not Has received Has a valid Has applied for Will apply as require a an exemption permit or a permit or appropriate for a Enforceable Policies certification certification certification permit or or permit certification 1. Shoreline Management Act` X 2. State Water Quality Requirements: X a. Water Quality X b. Stormwater 3. State Air Quality Requirements X 4. State Environmental Policy Act: SEPA head Agency is:_City of Revlon Project is exempt from SEPA ( X} Project will comply with SEPA ( ) SEPA checklist submitted O date SEPA decision issued/adopted ( )DNS OMDNS ( )EIS ( )Other date NEPA decision adopted by ()SEPA # date "Public Notice must be provided if the project is within the water or within 21111 feet of a Shoreline Management Act water body. Public Notice is required for the proposed project? No X Yes (identify method below) ( )notice mailed to interested parties using mailing list on (date) ( )publication in (newspaper) on (dates) ( )other (dates) If public notice is required and you have not provided it, CZM staff will publish the notice. You must not initiate the project until you have been notified by CZM. Therefore, 1 cert that prior to initiating the project 1 will obtain applicable permits and certifications as described above and the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Program. (Recipient) HUD or its designated Responsible Entity concludes this action will not affect coastal resources. The physical prolect will not be initiated until thea riglicable Rermits and certifications described above are obtained. (Signature) C'. Date J ZLO( (HUD or Res ivq ti (Signature) Date t / (H or Respo le miry) (Signature} Date (HUD or Responsible ntity) (Signature) Date (HUD or Responsible Entity) HUD Region X Environmental Office —January 2010 11OD or Responsible Entity rnail Furm to; Lureti Randall Shorelines & Environmental Assistance Pr Federal Consistency Procedures Coordinator Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47690 Olympia, WA 98504-7690 Fax: (360)407-6902 Phone:(360)407-6068 Department of Ecology please mail Determination of Consistency to: (Include Phone number of a 'qct) Renton Department of Community and Econo►„ic Development ATTN: Erika Conkling, AICD 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (425)430-6578 Fax: (425)430-7300 F,mail: econkling®rentonwa.gov HUD Region X Environmental Office - January 2010 4& 1CF INTERNATIONAL January 26, 2011 Mr. Mark Gropper Executive Director Renton Housing Authority P.D. Box 2316 Renton, WA 98056-0316 Subject: Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace Dear Mr, Gropper: The potential for the Hillcrest Terrace project to affect species protected by the Endangered Species Act was evaluated using the HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," available on the internet at http_f /ww�v.hudhud.gov/lacal/shared/warkingf rl0/environmentf endangerspeciesactuide.pdf. The relevant questions identified in that guidance are addressed below: 1. Does the project consist solely of the following activities: purchasing existing buildings; completing interior renovations to existing structures; replacement or repairs to existing roofs (not including galvanized material unless it has been sealed or otherwise confined so that it will not leach into stormwater); replacing exterior paint or siding on existing buildings; adding sprinkler systems or repairing landscape, not including removing trees or shrubs? Response: No. The project includes construction of a new structure, the community and laundry building. 2. Does the project consist solely of the any of the following activities and not result in an increase of impervious surface, removal of trees, or removal of streamside vegetation: rehabilitation of an existing structure; reconstruction or repair to existing curbs, sidewalks or other concrete structures; repairs to existing parking lots (for example repairing pot holes or repainting lines - not expansions), purchasing or installing appliances? Response: No. The project site consists of lawn and an impervious walkway. The lawn would be replaced by the impervious roof of a building. This would cause an increase in impervious surface. No streamside vegetation would be removed or otherwise affected. The project also includes construction activities that exceed the scope of the question. 711 South Capitol Way, Suite 504 — Olympia, WA 98501 360.357.4400 — 360,357.4573 fax — idisom Mark Gropper January 26, 2011 Page 2 of 5 3. If new construction, does construction occur on a previously developed parcel and meet all of the following criteria: does not add new impervious surfaces; does not remove trees or streamside/riparian vegetation; complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations; infiltrates all stormwater or does not discharge stormwater to a salmonid -bearing stream or proposed/ designated critical habitat. Response: No. The project does add new impervious surface, and the project would remove a tree. However, the project occurs on a previously developed parcel, complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations, and meets stormwater discharge/infiltration criteria as detailed below. 4. If new construction, does construction add new impervious surfaces to a previously developed parcel and meet all of the following criteria: does not remove trees or streamside/riparian vegetation; complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations; discharges treated stormwater to non- salmonid -bearing stream within the same subbasin (discharge point must be a minimum of 1/a mile from salmonid bearing stream or proposed/designated critical habitat) or infiltrates all treated stormwater within the same subbasin. Response: No. The project would remove an ornamental tree of a non-native species, located in an existing lawn in a fully developed area, which is approximately 20 feet tall. The project would not discharge stormwater to a salmonid -bearing stream, as here detailed: Species protected under the Endangered Species Act under National Marine Fisheries Service jurisdiction that occur in King County are identified at http:I/www.nwr.noaa.govIESA-Salmon- Listings/ and include Puget Sound Chinook salmon and Puget Sound steelhead. The only stream potentially containing these species in the project area is Johns Creek, which issues from a stormwater discharge culvert approximately 800 feet upstream of its mouth at Lake Washington. The stream in that reach is at the grade of Lake Washington and for this reason is not flow control limited. The stream provides rearing habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon, which enter the lower stream from Lake Washington and use it as foraging habitat'. The project area is located approximately one-half mile east of Johns Creek, and stormwater originating from the project area is discharged to the Johns Creek stormwater system. The stormwater analysis for the proposed project identifies the site as having an existing impervious surface area of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet and the proposed project as having a new plus replaced impervious surface area of 3,950 square feet. The City of Renton Code requires stormwater flow control for the proposed project. The project is required to meet the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard' which requires matching the developing peak discharge rates to existing site conditions peak discharge rates for 2-, 10-, and 100 -year return periods. To meet the flow control requirements, facilities must mitigate runoff 1 Tabor, R.A. eta]. 2006. Nearshore Habitat Use by juvenile Chinook Salmon in Lentic Systems of the Lake Washington Basin. Lacey, WA: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2 City of Renton, 2009 Surface Water Manual Amendment, Reference 11-A. 4 Mark Gropper January 26, 2011 Page 3 of 5 from the new impervious surface that is not fully dispersed. The stormwater runoff from the concrete walkway and patio area assumes to be sheet flow to the adjacent lawn area and dispersed. The total impervious area without the walkway area is 3250 sq. Assuming the existing impervious surface area is only 1,000 sf, the new 'impervious surface is approximately 2250 sf. None of the new impervious surface is accessible to vehicular traffic and thus it is not pollutant-generating3. The City of Renton requires that for a project of this size, there must be a flow control BMP implemented for at least 10% of the total project impervious area. This requirement will be met by using pervious pavement for the proposed patio, an area of 520 square feet. Site runoff change from the existing condition would in no case exceed 0.03 cfs4. Thus the project would not result in increased runoff relative to current conditions and would not have the potential to change pollunant loading relative to current condition; accordingly there is no potential to affect salmon in Johns Creek. S. Would project effects, including those that extend beyond the project site (e.g., noise, air pollution, water quality, stormwater discharge, visual disturbance), overlap with identified federally listed or proposed species occurrences or designated or proposed critical habitat or potential habitat (e.g., roosting, feeding, nesting„ spawning, rearing, overwintering sites, or migratory corridors) for listed species? Response: No. Distributions of salmonids in project vicinity, and absence of potential effects to these species, are detailed above. Species protected under the Endangered Species Act under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction are identified at http:/./www.fws.gov./wafwo/speciesmap/KingO82610.pdfand include Coastal -Puget Sound bull trout, Canada lynx, gray wolf, grizzly bear, marbled murrelet, and northern spotted owl. The distribution of bull trout is identified at http://www. stream net.org. It does not occur in the project vicinity. A query of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Priority Habitats and Species database further showed that none of the named species, nor any designated or proposed critical habitat for the named species, occurs within the area of the project and its effects. Thus, none of these species overlap with potential project effects. Therefore, in accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," the project would have No Effect on listed or proposed species, and designated or proposed critical habitat. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries is not required. 3 Hillcrest Terrace Environmental Assessment, Attachment H. 4 E-mail, January 24, 2011, from N. Reidy, civil designer, SvR Design Co., Seattle, WA, to Patty Buchanan, civil engineer, SvR Design Co., Seattle, WA. Mark Gropper January 26, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Sincerely, Christopher J. Earle Senior Fisheries Biologist Attachment: Storrnwater Calculations cc: Erika Conkling, Senior Planner, City of Renton Mark Gropper January 26, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Attachment: Stormwater Calculations From: Nathaniel Riedy Sent: Monday, January 24, 20116:07 PM To: Patty Buchanan Cc: Matt Suhadolnik Subject: RE: Hillcrest laundry bldg Patty, had Bill take a look at my pervious/impervious surface numbers and back check them. Based on the City of Renton Amendments to the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual our project will be required to submit for full drainage review. A preliminary run of KCRTS indicates that the change in runoff rates during a 100 -year peak run off event from the existing to the proposed condition is less than 0.1 cfs, so the project is exempt fi-om the requirement to provide a flow control facility. However the project is required to provide a flow control BMP for 10% of the impervious area. We propose to use pervious concrete for the back patio and the front entrance walk (sidewalks would remain King County standard_) In total approximately 520 square feet_ This exceeds the 10% requirement which would be approximately 400 square feet. Site run off change from the existing to the proposed condition is less than 0.03 cfs. Nathaniel Riedi E.I.T. ci) it �ie�ier�r S1'R Desitin Company 12(15',- LC(311d A,cr.LEc_ SuitC -70() SoLial,:_ WA ail 01 e\t. 10—J f ti3ww.svrdesign.com ir,. 'ir's, rdesien !h. wwNv.facebook.com/svrdesign Denis Law -- City of. - Y _ -.. �' Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator December 6, 2010 Ms. A[lyson Brooks, PhD State Historic Preservation Officer ATTN: Mr. Russell Molter Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1063 S. Capitol Way, Suite 106 Olympia, WA 98501 Subject: Section 106 Review—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Project Dear Ms. Brooks and Mr. Holter: The City of Renton and the Renton Housing Authority are proposing to use federal funds to construct a new 2,200 -square -foot resident community building with a laundry room at the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, Washington. The new community building will be funded by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) capital funds per Section 26 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (U.S. Government Code (USC), Title 42, Section 1437x) in connection with projects assisted under Section 9. HUD is the lead federal agency responsible for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In accordance with specific statutory authority and HUD's regulations at Section 24 Part 58 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the City of Renton is completing the necessary environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the NHPA. ICF International is assisting the City in meeting these requirements, and has conducted a cultural resources survey for the undertaking. The study comprised an archaeological investigation and a historic resources survey. A copy is attached. It recommends that two buildings in the established Area of Potential Effects (APE)—at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE in the City of Renton—as NRHP eligible historic properties once they reach an age of 50 years, and that the proposed undertaking would not adversely affect the recommended NRHP-eligible historic properties. Based on these findings, we have concluded that the proposed undertaking would have "no adverse effect" on the historic properties in the APE. With this letter, we would like to initiate formal consultation with you under Section 106 of the NHPA and hereby request your concurrence on the project APE and our finding that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on historic properties. Notice of the undertaking and copies of this documentation have also been provided to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Thank you for your assistance with this review. Please feel free to contact Erika Conkling, AICP at (425) 430- 6578 should you have any questions. Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov Ms. Allyson Brooks, PhD, and Mr. Russell Holter December 6, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Sincerely, City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Mark Peterson, Administrator Fire & Emer ency Servi a Department Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Community Services Department Alex Pietsch, Administrator Community and Economic Development Department Enclosure: Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Denis Law Mayor December 6, 2010 City OM. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch,Administrator Ms. Virginia Cross Chairperson of the Muckleshoot Tribal Council Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Subject: Section 106 Review—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Project Dear Ms. Cross: The City of Renton and the Renton Housing Authority are proposing to use federal funds to construct a new 2,200 -square -foot resident community building with a laundry room at the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, Washington. The new community building will be funded by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) capital funds per Section 26 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (U.S. Government Code (USC), Title 42, Section 1437x) in connection with projects assisted under Section 9. HUD is the lead federal agency responsible for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In accordance with specific statutory authority and HUD's regulations at Section 24 Part 58 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the City of Renton is completing the necessary environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the NHPA: ICF International is assisting the City in meeting these requirements, and has conducted a cultural resources survey for the undertaking. The study comprised an archaeological investigation and a historic resources survey. A copy is attached. It recommends that two buildings in the established Area of Potential Effects (APE)—at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE in the City of Renton—as NRHP eligible historic properties once they reach an age of 50 years, and that the proposed undertaking would not adversely affect the recommended NRHP-eligible historic properties. Based on these findings, we have concluded that the proposed undertaking would have "no adverse effect" on the historic properties in the APE. With this letter, we would like to initiate formal consultation with you under Section 106 of the NHPA, and invite you to comment on our determination of the undertaking's proposed APE and our finding that the undertaking would have no adverse effect on historic properties. We understand and respect the sensitive nature of cultural resources and traditional cultural properties and will not disseminate any specific site or area location information to the general public. Such information will be withheld from any public documentation prepared for the undertaking. Renton City Hall 9 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 9 rentonwa.gov Ms. Virginia Cross December 6, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Thank you for your assistance with this review. Please feel free to contact meat (425) 430-6578 should you have any questions. Sincerely, j Erika Conkling, AICP, Senior Planner City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development Enclosure: Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building cc: Denis Law Mayor CityO Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator December 6, 2010 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Cultural Resources Program Attn: Laura Murphy, Archaeologist 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Subject: Section 106 Review—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Project Dear Ms. Murphy: The City of Renton and the Renton Housing Authority are proposing to use federal funds to construct a new 2,200 -square -foot resident community building with a laundry room at the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, Washington. The new community building will be funded by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) capital funds per Section 26 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (U.S. Government Code (USC), Title 42, Section 1437x) in connection with projects assisted under Section 9. HUD is the lead federal agency responsible for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In accordance with specific statutory authority and HUD's regulations at Section 24 Part 58 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the City of Renton is completing the necessary environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the NHPA. ICF International is assisting the City in meeting these requirements, and has conducted a cultural resources survey for the undertaking. The study comprised an archaeological investigation and a historic resources survey. A copy is attached. It recommends that two buildings in the established Area of Potential Effects (APE)—at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE in the City of Renton—as NRHP eligible historic properties once they reach an age of 50 years, and that the proposed undertaking would not adversely affect the recommended NRNP -eligible historic properties. Based on these findings, we have concluded that the proposed undertaking would have "no adverse effect" on the historic properties in the APE. With this letter, we would like to initiate formal consultation with you under Section 106 of the NHPA, and invite you to comment on our determination of the undertaking's proposed APE and our finding that the undertaking would have no adverse effect on historic properties. We understand and respect the sensitive nature of cultural resources and traditional cultural properties and will not disseminate any specific site or area location information to the general public. Such information will be withheld from any public documentation prepared for the undertaking. Renton CityHall 0 1055 South Grady Way * Renton, Washington 99057 ,+ rentonwa.gov Laura Murphy December 6, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Thank you for your assistance with this review. Please feel free to contact me at (425) 430-6578 should you have any questions. Sincerely, f Erika Conkling, AICP, Senior Planner City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development Enclosure: Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building cc: Author: Christopher Hetzel, MA, and J. Tait Elder, MA Title of Report: Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Date of Report: November 2010 County(ies): King Section: 9 Township: 23 Range: 5E Quad: Mercer Island 47122-E2 and Renton 47122-D2 Acres: Approximately .1 acres PDF of report submitted (REQUIRED) Yes Historic Property Export Files submitted? Yes 0 No Archaeological Site(s)/Isolate(s) Found or Amended? Yes No TCP(s) found? F] Yes E No Replace a draft? r] Yes M No Satisfy a DAHP Archaeological Excavation Permit requirement? n Yes #_ No DAHP Archaeological Site #: CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT HILLCREST TERRACE COMMUNITY BUILDING PREPARED FOR: City of Renton NEPA Responsible Entity and SEPA Lead Agency Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 In partnership with Renton Housing Authority 2900 Northeast 10th Street Renton, Washington 98056 PREPARED BY: Christopher Hetzel, MA, and J. Tait Elder, MA ICF International 710 Second Avenue, Suite SSO Seattle, WA 98104 Contact: Christopher Hetzel 206.801.2817 November 2010 1CF INTERNATIONAL Christopher Hetzel, MA, and J. Tait Elder, MA. 2010. Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Terrace Community Building. November. (lCF 630.10.) Seattle, WA. Prepared For City of Renton, in partnership with Renton Housing Authority, Renton, WA. Chapter 1 Introduction ............................ Project Description .................... Project Background .................... Personnel ...................... Location ........................ Area of Potential Effects Regulatory Context....... Contents .....................................................................................1-1 ........................................................................................... 1-1 .................................... 1-1 ................................................................................... 1-1 ........................................................................................... 1-1 .............................................................. ... ... I ... ............ I....,. 1-1 ...................................................................................... 1-4 Chapter 2 Environmental and Cultural Setting...............................................................................2-1 EnvironmentalSetting........................................................................................................... 2-1 GeologicBackground........................................•....................................................... 2-1 Floraand Fauna........................................................................................................ 2-1 CulturalSetting...................................................................................................................... 2-2 Precontact................................................................................................................. 2-2 Ethnographic and Ethnohistoric............................................................................... 2-2 HistoricContext........................................................................................................ 2-3 Chapter3 Literature Review and Consultation...............................................................................3-1 Existing Data and Background Data....................................................................................... 3-1 RecordsResearch...................................................................................................... 3-1 Chapter4 Research Design............................................................................................................4-1 Objectives and Expectations.................................................................................................. 4-1 ResearchMethods................................................................................................................. 4-1 Archaeological Investigations................................................................................... 4-1 Historical Resources Survey...................................................................................... 4-4 Chapter5 Results..........................................................................................................................5-1 Archaeological Investigations................................................................................................ 5-1 Historic Resources Survey...................................................................................................... 5-1 EffectsAnalysis...................................................................................................................... 5-1 Chapter 6 Conclusions and Recommendations...............................................................................6-1 Chapter7 References....................................................................................................................7-1 Appendix A. Geotechnical and Infiltration Study for Hillcrest Community Building Project Appendix B. Historic Property Inventory Forms Appendix C. Unanticipated Discovery Plan Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Contents Tables Table 1. Cultural Resources Surveys within 1 Mile of the Area of Potential Effects. ............................... 3-1 Figu res Figure1. Project Location................................................................................................................................................1-2 Figure2. Area of Potential Effects.................................................................................................................................1-3 Figure 3. Project Site—Looking West ......................................... ................................................................................. 4-2 Figure 4. Project Site—Looking Northeast................................................................................................................4-3 Acronyms and Abbreviations APE Area of Potential Effects APN Assessor Parcel [Number BP before present CFR Code of Federal Regulations City City of Renton cm Centimeter DAHP Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation FHA Federal Housing Administration GPS global positioning system HUD U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NRHP National Register of Historic Places RHA Renton Housing Authority SEPA Washington State Environmental Policy Act USC United States Code WHR Washington Heritage Register WISAARD Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Database Cultural Resources Survey Report ii November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 3CF00593.10 Chapter 1 Introduction Project Description The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) is proposing to construct a new 2,200 -square -foot resident community building with a laundry room at the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex at 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE, Renton, Washington. The structure will provide social gathering and meeting space, a small kitchen for lunches, and appropriate residential coin -op laundry facilities. The complex's current laundry facilities will be relocated from an adjacent maintenance building into the new space. The new community building will be funded by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) capital funds per Section 26 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (U.S. Government Code (USC), Title 42, Section 1437x) in connection with projects assisted under Section 9. HUD is the lead federal agency responsible for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (16 USC 470 et seq.). In accordance with specific statutory authority and HUD's regulations at Section 24 Part 58 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the City of Renton (City) is completing the necessary environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 USC 4321-4347) and Section 106 of the NHPA. ICF International (ICF) conducted a cultural resources survey for the project to assist the City in fulfilling these requirements. The study comprised an archaeological investigation and a historic resources survey. Project Background Personnel Christopher Hetzel, MA, architectural historian, served as cultural lead for this project and Principal Investigator for the consideration of built environment resources. J. Tait Elder, MA, archaeologist, was Principal Investigator for archaeology. Melissa Cascella, MA, assisted the Principal Investigators in drafting this cultural resources survey report. Location The project location is 1430 Hillcrest Lane NE (Assessor Parcel Number: 7227800140), Renton, King County, Washington, in the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 23, Range 5 East (Figure 1). Area of Potential Effects The Area of Potential Effects (APE) is defined as the geographic area or areas within which the project may directly or indirectly cause change of character or use of historic properties (i.e., archaeological sites, traditional cultural properties, and/or built environment resources). For this project, the APE consists of the footprint of the proposed new construction plus the two existing buildings at 1456-1486 and 1430-1454 Hillcrest Lane NE, situated to the north and south of the project site (Figure 2). Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 1-1 ICF 00593,10 City of Renton Figure 1. Project Location Introduction Cultural Resources Survey Report 1-2 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Figure 2. Area of Potential Effects Introduction Cultural Resources Survey Report 1-3 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Regulatory Context Introduction Federal, state, and local regulations recognize the public's interest in cultural resources and the public benefit of preserving them. These laws and regulations require analysts to consider how a project might affect cultural resources and to take steps to avoid or reduce potential damage to them. A cultural resource can be considered as any property valued (e.g., monetarily, aesthetically, religiously) by a group of people. Valued properties can be historical in character or date to the prehistoric past (i.e., the time prior to written records). The undertaking requires federal funding and must satisfy the requirements established under NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA. The NHPA is the primary mandate governing projects under federal jurisdiction that might affect cultural resources. The purpose of this report is to identify and evaluate cultural resources in the project APE, fulfilling the requirements of NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA, and to assess the potential effects of the project on cultural resources. Federal National Environmental Policy Act NEPA requires the federal government to carry out its plans and programs in such a way as to preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage by considering, among other things, unique characteristics of the geographic area such as proximity to historic or cultural resources (40 CFR 1508.27(b)(3)) and the degree to which the action may adversely affect districts, sites, highways, structures, or objects listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) (40 CFR 1508.27(b)(8)). Although NEPA does not define standards specific to cultural resource impact analyses, the implementing regulations of NEPA (40 CFR 1502.25) state that, to the fullest extent possible, "agencies shall prepare draft environmental impact statements concurrently with and integrated with environmental impact analyses and related surveys and studies required by ... the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USC 470 et seq.)." Although NEPA statutes and implementing regulations do not contain detailed information concerning cultural resource impact analyses, Section 106 of the NHPA, with which NEPA must be coordinated, details standards and processes for such analyses. The implementing regulations of Section 106 state, "Agency officials should ensure that preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) or an EIS [environmental impact statement] and record of decision (ROD) includes appropriate scoping, identification of historic properties, assessment of effects upon them, and consultation leading to resolution of any adverse effects" (36 CFR 800.8[a] [3]). Section 106, therefore, typically forms the crux of federal agencies' NEPA cultural resources impact analyses and the identification, consultation, evaluation, effects assessment, and mitigation required for NEPA; and Section 106 compliance should be coordinated and completed simultaneously with NEPA. This practice is followed in the present analysis. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to consider the effects of funded or approved undertakings that have the potential to impact any district, site, building, structure, or object that is listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP, and to provide the State Historic Preservation Officer, affected tribes, and other stakeholders an opportunity to comment. Although compliance with Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 1_4 U 00593,10 City of Renton Introduction Section 106 is the responsibility of the lead federal agency, others can undertake the work necessary to comply. Pursuant to the HUD's regulations at 24 CFR 58, the City is authorized to assume responsibility for environmental review, decision-making, and action that would otherwise to apply HUD under NEPA, which includes NEPA lead agency responsibility. The Section 106 process is codified in 36 CFR 800 and consists of five basic steps: 1. Initiate process by coordinating with other environmental reviews, consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), identifying and consulting with interested parties, and identifying points in the process to seek input from the public and to notify the public of proposed actions. 2. Identify cultural resources and evaluate them for NRHP eligibility (the process for which is explained below), resulting in the identification of historic properties. 3. Assess effects of the project on historic properties. 4. Consult with the SHPO and interested parties regarding any adverse effects on historic properties; and, if necessary, develop an agreement that addresses the treatment of these properties (e.g., a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA]). 5. Proceed in accordance with the project MOA, if an MOA is developed. An adverse effect on a historic property is found when an activity may alter, directly or indirectly, any of the characteristics of the historic property that render it eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The alteration of characteristics is considered an adverse effect if it may diminish the integrity of the historic property's location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association. The assessment of effects on historic properties is conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in 36 CFR 800.5. National Register of Historic Places First authorized by the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the NRHP was established by the NHPA as "an authoritative guide to be used by federal, state, and local governments; private groups; and citizens to identify the nation's cultural resources and to indicate what properties should be considered for protection from destruction or impairment." The NRHP recognizes properties that are significant at the national, state, and local levels. According to NRHP guidelines, the quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and that meet any of the following criteria: Criterion A. A property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Criterion B. A property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Criterion C. A property embodies the distinctive characteristics of type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. Criterion D. A property yields, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Ordinarily, birthplaces, cemeteries, or graves of historical figures; properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes; structures that have been moved from their original Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 1 5 U00593.10 City of Renton Introduction locations; reconstructed historic buildings; properties primarily commemorative in nature; and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years are not considered eligible for the NRHP, unless they satisfy certain conditions. The NRHP requires that a resource not only meets one of these criteria, but must also possesses integrity. Integrity is the ability of a property to convey historical significance. The evaluation of a resource's integrity must be grounded in an understanding of that resource's physical characteristics and how those characteristics relate to its significance. The NRHP recognizes seven aspects or qualities that, in various combinations, define the integrity of a property: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. An adverse effect on a historic property is found when an activity may alter, directly or indirectly, any of the characteristics of the historic property that render it eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The alteration of characteristics is considered an adverse effect if it may diminish the integrity of the historic property's location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association. The assessment of effects on historic properties is conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in 36 CFR 800.5. Cultural Resources Survey Report 1-6 November 2410 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 Chapter 2 Environmental and Cultural Setting Environmental Setting Geologic Background The APE is located within the Puget Lowland, a structural and topographic basin that lies between the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains. The modern topography of the Puget Lowland is primarily the result of surface scouring and moraine formation caused by the most recent glacial advance, known as the Vashon stade of the Fraser glaciation, which took place between 14,000 and 20,000 years before present (BP) (Booth et al. 2009; Easterbrook 2003). As a result of this glacial activity, the APE is characterized as a moderately glacial drift upland, composed of glacial till (Mullineaux 1965). In the modern era, the surface of the APE was modified to accommodate for development, consisting of the existing Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex. Geotechnical borings previously completed on the project site in 2010 revealed a thin layer of topsoil underlain by unweathered glacial till, indicating that sediments had been removed from the ground surface in the recent past. The geotechnical report is provided in Appendix A). Flora and Fauna The APE is located in the Puget Sound area subtype western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) vegetation zone. Softwoods such as Douglas -fir (Pseudotsuga menzesh), western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), and western red cedar (Thuja plicata) are the dominant tree species in the region, while hardwoods such as red alder (Alnus rubra) and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) are generally subordinate and found near water courses or riparian habitats. Garry oak (Quercus garryana) groves are found at lower elevations. In some areas, stands of pines (Pinus spp.) are major forest constituents, along with Douglas -fir (Franklin and Dyrness 1988:72). Understory shrubs with potential food and resource value in the western hemlock zone include, but are not limited to, swordfern (Polystichum muritum), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), vine maple [Acer circinatum), huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.), blackberry (Rebus spp.), ocean spray (Holodiscu discolor), salal (Gaultheria shallon), blueberries and huckleberries (Vaccinium sp.), wapato (Sagittaria latifolia) and red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa). Terrestrial faunal resources in the region include, but are not limited to, mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), elk (Cervus elaphus), cougar (Puma concolor), wolf (Canis lupus), coyote (Canis latrans), black bear (Ursus americanus), squirrels (Scirius sp.), muskrat (Ondatra sp.), and raccoon (Procyon lotor) (Dalquest 1948). Cultural Resources Survey Report 2-1 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00543.10 City of Renton Cultural setting Precontact Environmental and Cultural Setting Cultural developments in the Puget Sound area have been summarized by a number of reviewers (Kidd 1964; Greengo and Houston 1970; Nelson 1990; Larson and Lewarch 1995; Ames and Maschner 1999; Blukis Onat et al. 2001; Forsman and Lewarch 2001), and most recently by Kopperl (2004). The archaeological record and cultural histories of the prehistory of Puget Sound and surrounding areas generally divide the prehistoric cultural sequence into multiple phases or periods from about 13,000 BP to AD 1700. These phases are academic in nature and do not necessarily reflect tribal viewpoints. A summary of the phases is provided below, based on the periods proposed by Kopperl (2004). • Paleo-Indian Period (11,000 to 8000 BP). Generalized resource development in a post -glacial environment. Site contents consist of large lithic bifaces and bone technology. Early Period (8,000 to 5,000 BP). Inland sites with lithic artifacts, rarely found with associated plant or animal remains, or hearth structures. • Middle Period (5,000 BP to 2,500 BP). Increase socioeconomic complexity, exploitation of a wider range o f environments, and utilization of marine resources. • Late Period (2,500 BP to European contact). The establishment of large semi -sedentary populations, and increased diversity of hunting, fishing, plant processing, and woodworking tools, followed by European contact. Ethnographic and Ethnohistoric Ethnographic information recorded during the early part of the twentieth century indicates that the APE is located within the territory of a Native American group traditionally known as the Duwamish. The Duwamish people traditonally spoke the Southern Lushootseed language, which is one of two Coast Salish languages spoken in the Puget Sound (Suttles and Lane 1990:486). They inhabited areas that encompassed Salmon Bay, Lake Union, Portage Bay, Union Bay, Lake Washington, and their tributary streams (Blukis Onat and Kiers 2007:6). The Duwamish people hunted deer, elk, bear, ducks, geese, and other game animals and waterfowl, when available. Inland of the Puget Sound, they fished for salmon, when available (Duwamish Tribe 2010). Plant foods such as sprouts, roots, bulbs, berries, and nuts were collected as well (Suttles and Lane 1990:489) Although ethnographic village locations and place names are documented south of the APE along the Cedar River, no ethnographically documented villages or place names are known to exist within the the vicinity of the APE (Hilbert et al. 2001). European -American settlement of the Puget Sound area in the 1850s severely disrupted the Duwamish way of life. Early contact between the Duwamish and European Americans was cordial, and the Duwamish were essential to the survival of many early settlers. As the city of Seattle and the surrounding towns grew, natural resources on which the Duwamish relied became increasingly scarce and other traditional areas became inaccessible as a result of development. Further urban expansion, combined with the banning of native urban residence in 1865, resulted in many of the Lake Duwamish people moving away from, or being forced out of, the Seattle area. Many of the Duwamish people went to reservations where they had relatives, including the Muckleshoot, Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 2-� ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Environmental and Cultural Setting Suquamish, Tulalip, Lummi, or Snoqualmie reservations (Blukis Onat et al. 2005). Today, some of the descendents of the Duwamish people are now members of several federally recognized tribes in including the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Suquamish, Tulalip Tribe of Indians, and Snoqualmie Tribe, while others remain enrolled with the Duwamish Tribe, although it is not a federally recognized tribe (Duwamish Tribe 2010). Historic Context Early Beginnings The first European -American settler in the Renton area was Henry Tobin, who arrived in 1853 and established a 320 -acre claim on the Black River, along with his family (Buerge 1989:22-24; City of Renton 1989:4). Tobin, together with three partners, subsequently established the Duwamish Coal Company and built the area's first sawmill to obtain the lumber necessary for the mining tunnels. The sawmill was in operation by 1854, but conflicts with Native American groups in the region soon caused an end to this early business venture (Buerge 1989:22). Over the few short years of European -American settlement in the Puget Sound area, Native Americans had witnessed important areas of their traditional lifeways occupied and altered by the new settlers (Thrush 2007:79-80). After establishment of the Washington Territory in 1853, the new territorial governor began drafting agreements that required the removal of the area's remaining Native American populations, to make the land available for further European -American settlement. Enacted in two councils called the Medicine Creek Treaty and the Point Elliott Treaty, the agreements called for lands to be handed over to the state in exchange for rights to traditional gathering areas, money, and the relocation of native peoples to designated reservations (Buchanan 1859; Buerge 1989:22-23; Peirce 1855; Slauson 2006:3). After signing the Point Elliot Treaty, local tribal chief Keokuck returned to the Black River area to Find his people deeply divided between feelings of friendship to settlers they knew in the area and feelings of resentment and betrayal for being forced to surrender their traditional homelands. Several regional tribes, including the Yakama and Wenatchee, united together to confront encroaching settlers, resulting in the conflict referred to as the Yakima Indian War of 1855. Crossing the mountains, warriors raided settlements and even launched an attack on the city of Seattle itself. After the Treaty of Point Elliott was ratified by Congress in 1859, the remaining Duwamish living along the Black River were forced from their land and relocated to reservations (Buerge 1989:23). The Birth of Renton After the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott and the forced removal of the native Duwamish, an increasing number of settlers entered the area (Buerge 1989:23). In 1856, Erasmus M. Smithers acquired Tobin's earlier claim by marrying his widow, and purchased an additional 160 acres in 1857 (Buerge 1989:24; City of Renton 1989:4; Slauson 2006:2). Smithers' substantial land holdings eventually became the center of a burgeoning community that would eventually form the city of Renton. During the 1860s, several additional families settled in the area, and schools and a post office were established. Rich deposits of coal found in the mountains surrounding the small community in the 1860s and 1870s furthered its prosperity. Wealthy entrepreneurs, such as Captain William Renton, who had built an enormous and prosperous sawmill on Bainbridge Island, invested heavily in the area's coal Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 2-3 ICF DD59110 City of Renton Environmental and Cultural Setting and transportation industries, allowing the fledgling community's economy to boom (Buerge 1989:24-27; Slauson 2006:6). In 1875, Smithers and two partners filed the town plat for the new community and named it Renton in honor of the investor's financial backing (The Boeing Company et al. 2001:5; Buerge 1989:27; City of Renton 1989:4; Slauson 2006:7). The coal -mining and logging industries continued to draw new residents to the area (Buerge 1989:30-32; City of Renton 1989:4-5). in 1875, less than 50 people lived in Renton, but by 1900, 1,176 people called it home (City of Renton 1989:4). Renton was fully incorporated on September 6, 1901 (The Boeing Company et al. 2001:5; Buerge 1989:37). Industrial Development At the turn of the twentieth century, the area's coal -mining industry began to decline in importance, soon to be replaced by a new set of industries. The discovery of superior quality clay deposits at the south end of Lake Washington led to the establishment of the Renton Clay Works in 1902. By 1917, this company was the largest brick manufacturing plant in the world (The Boeing Company et al. 2001:5; City of Renton 1989:5). Addressing the growing needs of the railroad, logging, and later military, during the two World Wars, the Pacific Car & Foundry was first established during this period, supplying steel, pig iron, and other equipment for the production of railroad boxcars, tanks, and later, wing spans for aircraft. The company acquired Kenworth Motor Trucks in 1945 and Peterbilt Motors in 1958, merging them into one company called PACCAR in 1972 (City of Renton 1989:5). One of the greatest influences on the development of Renton occurred during World War II with the establishment of the Boeing Company aircraft manufacturing plant at the south end of Lake Washington (City of Renton 1989:6). Built in 1940, the Renton Boeing plant manufactured B-29 Superfortress bombers; the plant exponentially increased in size through the course of the war (The Boeing Company et al. 2001:12). At its height in 1942, the plant employed 44,754 people and produced approximately 90 planes each month, with a total of 6,981 planes completed before the war's end (Slauson 2006:126). Development in Renton boomed with the flood of jobs and new residents brought by Boeing and other manufacturers. After the war, Boeing continued to employ as many as 35,000 workers and PACCAR was the city's second largest employer (Buerge 1989:82). Dubbed the "Hub City of Enterprise," Renton was one of the most important manufacturing centers in the state at this time (Buerge 1989:82). In the postwar era, new housing, retail shops, schools, churches, and civic services were established to provide for the new masses, and the federal government provided nearly $4 million in funds for the construction of new housing alone (Buerge 1989:75-79). Boeing continued to play a prominent role in Renton's economy through the rest of the twentieth century, producing commercial airplanes including the 737, 747, 757, and 767 and employing as many 25,000 (City of Renton 1989:6). Today, Renton's economy is shifting towards a greater economic diversification with technology firms, microbreweries, and the Wizards of the Coast, a game and card company (The Boeing Company et al. 2001:19; Buerge 1989:88). Renton Highlands Despite Renton's rapid growth in the early twentieth century, the area encompassing in the APE remained largely undeveloped until the 1940s. The area was logged starting in 1883 (Slauson 2006:42) and Primary State Highway 2, later known as the Sunset Highway or State Route 900, was Cultural Resources Survey Report 2-4 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.7.0 City of Renton Environmental and Cultural Setting established south of the APE from 1909 through 1910. The route was first paved in 1920, becoming the principal highway between Seattle and Snoqualmie Pass prior to the construction of the Lake Washington Floating Bridge in 1940 (Buerge 1989:67; Morning Olympian 1909:3). Although development in Renton's downtown grew with the arrival of the highway, the area in the vicinity of the APE remained primarily rural. With the arrival of the Renton Boeing plant and its tens of thousands of workers in the 1940s, however, housing development exploded in the area with many of its existing residential neighborhoods first established during World War II. In order to accommodate the enormous work force, the federal government embarked on a series of housing projects in the area (Buerge 1989:75). Known as the "Highlands" south of the highway and as the "North Highlands" north of the highway, the development of these two neighborhoods relied heavily on federally loans, grants, and other programs (City of Renton 1989:34). During this early development, the Highlands emerged as the center of housing project development, while the North Highlands evolved with the construction of mixed commercial and multi -use family housing along the highway (City of Renton 1989:34-35). Overnight, retail and social services emerged to serve the bustling new community. The Highlands area received its own post office and fire station in the fall of 1943 (Slauson 2006:45, 85), and a large recreational complex complete with tennis courts, ball fields, and a small gymnasium was completed in 1949 (Slauson 2006:81). Later improvements included the move of a prominent Methodist church from downtown Renton to the Highlands area in 1958 and construction of a new branch of the library in 1979 (Slauson 2006:62, 97). By 1975, the area was almost fully developed (City of Renton 1989:34-35; Renton History Museum 1975). Hillcrest Terrace Public Housing Complex In the Renton Highlands, federal funding during the postwar period included significant investment in affordable housing. Administered by RHA, this funding led to the construction of several notable public housing complexes, including the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex (The Seattle Times 1962:33 and 1963:41). Constructed in 1962-1963, Hillcrest Terrace was reported as having been the Pacific Northwest's first low -rent housing project for senior citizens upon its completion. It was constructed by contractor Nelse Mortensen & Company at a cost of $659,925 and designed by the architectural firm Stoddard-Huggard & Associates (Stoddard-Huggard & Associates 1961; The Seattle Times 1962:33). Stoddard-Huggard & Associates is known to have designed several public housing projects for the RHA, including the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (1958-1959) and the Evergreen Terrace public housing complex (1967-1968). Architect Francis E. Huggard, principal of the firm, is credited with the design of Hillcrest Terrace. Huggard's design for Hillcrest Terrace incorporated modernist elements to create compact housing units for elderly residents with focus on accessibility and privacy, while at the same time maximizing the establishment of bright, open living spaces and providing for a sense of community, Each housing unit was equipped with individual alarm systems for when someone might need help, illuminating a red light at the entrance; bathrooms were equipped with special grab bars and low tubs that had a seat; and entrances and hallways were specifically designed with wheelchair accessibility in mind (The Seattle Times 1963:41). In achieving these goals, the architecture appears to have involved an evolution of low -rent housing design away from the influences of the Garden City movement and the characteristics of garden - Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building -5 ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Environmental and Cultural Setting style apartment construction, which had predominated in most prior public housing projects in the Seattle area (and the western United States) through the 1940s and .1950s. For example, in comparison to the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (located less than a mile south of Hillcrest Terrace and designed by Stoddard-Huggard & Associates in 1958-1959), Hillcrest Terrace has a strikingly different arrangement of housing units around open courtyards and other public spaces. Whereas the Sunset Terrace public housing complex contained traditional one- and two-story Garden style apartment blocks, each building of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex contains 16 housing units set in compact groups of eight around two central, open courtyards. From above, this configuration provides each building with the appearance of a figure-eight plan. The plan actually consists of small blocks united by a common roof. The housing units are oriented at varied angles towards the buildings' interior and exterior spaces to maximize privacy in a smaller space. Four units open to each courtyard, with the rest opening outward. The units themselves are set in groups of two and four, separated by covered walkways and corridors to create physical separation between the units, while adequately sheltering them from the sun and weather. The connecting corridors also help create pleasant, usable outdoor space for the building's residents. Each unit also has an open patio, shared with a neighboring unit, accessed by a large sliding glass door and windows, and the courtyards serve as secure communal recreation areas. in addition, the buildings incorporate materials that typified the practicality and efficiency of Modern -style construction at the time, including platform -frame construction with brick -veneer walls, concrete slab foundations, and interior plasterboard ceilings and walls (The Seattle Times 1962:33). RHA replaced the original fenestration at Hillcrest Terrace with new vinyl doors and windows in 2009. The original door and window openings were not altered. Other changes have included the installation of new roofing in 2005, enclosing the buildings' soffits, and upgrading the cabinets, vertical furnaces, and floors in the housing unit interiors. Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 2-6 ICF 00593.10 Chapter 3 Literature Review and Consultation Existing Data and Background Data Records Research A record search was conducted using the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Database (WISAARD) to identify previously documented archaeological, ethnographic, and historic resources within 1 mile of the APE. WISAARD contains all records and reports on file with DAHP recorded since 1995. No previously completed cultural resources studies and no previously documented archaeological sites are located in the APE. No cultural resources have been previously recorded in the APE. Eight previously completed cultural resources surveys and one archaeological site were identified within a 1 -mile radius of the APE boundary. A summary of these cultural resource studies and findings is provided in Table 1. Table 1. Cultural Resources Surveys within i Mlle of the Area of Potential Effects NADB # Authors/Year Report Title Description Cultural Resources 1339887 1352447 1351994 1353126 1349666 Juell 2001 Bundy 2008 Goetz 2008 Chatters 2009 Stipe 2007 Cultural Resources Inventory of the proposed Washington Light Lanes Project Interstate 405 Corridor Survey: Phase i Interstate 5 to State Route 169 Improvements Project Archaeological Assessment, Dayton Avenue NE/NE 22nd Street Stormwater System Project Recovery of Two Early 20th Century Graves from Renton, WA Verizon Wireless SEA Renton Voc- Tech Cellular Tower Cultural Literature search and windshield survey of I-405 corridor. Survey of I-405 corridor and shovel testing. Excavated a total of six shovel probes. Exhumed remains of young male and older probable female from residential area. Records search and pedestrian archaeological survey None None None Site 45KI786, NRNP eligible, but site completely removed through excavation None Cultural Resources Survey Report 1 November 201D Hillcrest Terrace Community Building tCF 00593.10 City of Renton Literature Review and Consultation NADB # Authors/Year Report Title Description Cultural Resources Resources Review 1349929 Miss 2007 Archaeological Monitoring of None Monitoring for excavated the South Lake trenches. Washington Roadway Improvement Project 1340681 Cooper 2001 Antennas on an Survey around None Existing footprint of Transmission transmission Tower 12612 tower and one Southeast 96th shovel test. Street NADB = National Archaeological Database There is one known archaeological site within a 1 -mile radius of the APE. Site 45KI786, known as the 2209 Edmonds Avenue Human Burial, contains two early -twentieth-century graves recovered from a residential property. The graves contained the remains of a young male and older probable female, believed to predate 1943, when a cemetery law was passed prohibiting internment on private property. A house was first built on the property by in 1919. It was torn down in 1941 and not replaced until 1962. (Chatters 2009.) Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 3-2 ICF 00593.10 Chapter 4 Research Design Objectives and Expectations Analysis of geological research previously completed for the undertaking indicates that the APE's surface was modified to accommodate the existing Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex. Geotechnical borings conducted for the project in May 2010 revealed a thin layer of topsoil underlain by unweathered glacial till, indicating that sediments had been removed from the ground surface in the recent past. Additional evidence of this modification was also observed in the drastic change in grade between the APE and the elevation of Kirkland Avenue NE, which bounds the APE on the east (Appendix A). Kirkland Avenue NE is supported by a high retaining wall in this location, built when the eastern portion of the APE was excavated for construction of the public housing complex (Figure 3). Given the examination of the existing archaeological and geologic information, the likelihood for encountering prehistoric archaeological sites was considered very low. No archaeological materials were expected to be encountered, due to the high level of prior ground disturbance in the APE caused by the construction of the existing public housing complex. Research Methods Archaeological Investigations 1CF archaeologist, J. Tait Elder, MA, conducted a pedestrian survey of the APE, which involved walking transects across the APE. The purpose of this survey was to identify any visible evidence of archaeological materials and to examine the APE's physical characteristics pertaining to prior ground disturbance. No shovel tests were excavated, because of the high level of prior ground disturbance known to have occurred in the APE, the type of soils revealed by the prior geological study, and the low probability of the existence of subsurface archaeological materials. Cultural Resources Surrey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 4-1 1CF 00593.10 City of Renton Figure 3. Project Site—Looking West Research Design Cultural Resources Survey Report 4-2 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Figure 4. Project Site—Looking Northeast Research Design Cultural Resources Survey Report 3 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton Historical Resources Survey Research Design The reconnaissance -level historic resources survey involved examining and photographing the two buildings in the APE determined to be 45 years of age or older, which are parts of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex. ICF senior architectural historian, Christopher Hetzel, MA, conducted the survey and evaluated the buildings to determine their eligibility for listing in the NRHP. The construction dates were established by the original construction drawings for the Hillcrest Terrace public housing project and Seattle Times newspaper articles reporting on the complex's design and construction. Photographs were taken of each building and information collected about their physical characteristics, including their architectural style, the type and materials of significant features, and the existence of alterations and overall physical integrity. Both buildings were recorded in the Washington State Historic Property Inventory Database, per DAHP reporting standards. Printed record forms for each property are provided in Appendix B of this report. Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 4-4 ICF 00593.10 Chapter 5 Results Archaeological Investigations In November 2010, ICF archaeologist J. Tait Elder, MA, conducted a pedestrian survey of the entire APE. Ground visibility was obscured by extensive surface vegetation, consisting of grasses and shrubs, and the constructed components of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex (i.e., buildings and sidewalks). No evidence of archaeological materials was encountered. Historic Resources Survey The reconnaissance -level historic resources survey examined the two buildings in the APE, located at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE, to the north and south of the project site. Both buildings were constructed in 1962-1963 as part of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing project, which consists of four buildings total. No other buildings or structures are located in the APE. The buildings at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE were evaluated to determine their eligibility for listing in the NRHP. Based on NRHP criteria for evaluation (36 CFR 60.4), it was determined that these buildings would be considered eligible for the NRHP as contributors to a possible NRHP-eligible historic district encompassing the entire Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex, once they reach an age of 50 years old (approximately in 2012-2013). No other significant cultural resources were identified in the APE. The buildings at 1430-1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE are considered unique examples of the Modern style in an early 1960s public housing complex. The complex incorporated modernist design tenets for creating compact housing units for elderly residents with focus on accessibility and privacy, while at the same time maximizing the establishment of bright, open living spaces. Designed by architect Francis E. Huggard of the firm Stoddard-Huggard & Associates, the buildings also represents the work of a recognized Seattle architect and is an evolution in design from earlier garden -style public housing complexes in the Seattle area, including the Sunset Terrace public housing complex, located less than a mile south of Hillcrest Terrace and designed by Stoddard- Huggard & Associates in 1958-1959. The two buildings in the APE are considered eligible for the NRHP under criterion C at the local level of significance, because they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type and style of construction and represent the work of a recognized Seattle architect. Effects Analysis ICF completed a review of project construction drawings to determine the potential for the undertaking to impact the two identified historic resources in the APE (Schemata Workshop, Inc. 2010). The currently proposed scope of work involves the construction of a new one-story Cultural Resources Survey Report November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 5 1 IGF 00593.10 City of Renton Results community building in the space between the two historic resources, at the location of an existing garden. The garden is not considered an original feature of the property. The new construction will consist of a one-story, 2,204 -square -foot resident community building. The building will have a contemporary design with a long rectangular plan, oriented east -west between the two historic resources. It will have a side -sloping shed roof, nearly equal in height to the existing buildings, and the set back of its west elevation will equal that of the existing buildings from the street. On the north and south, the new construction's side elevations will be set back from the existing buildings by a minimum of 5 feet. The setback will be supplemented by the constructed of a masonry wall at the new construction's north elevation, to help screen the structure from neighboring housing units. Based on an analysis of the construction drawings, ICF has concluded that the project does not appear to pose an adverse effect on the identified historic resources in the APE. The project would not have a direct physical impact on the historic resources, and design considerations such as the new construction's height and setbacks help mitigate any effects the new building would have on the integrity of the complex's setting and feel. None of the project elements would diminish the historical significance of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex. Possible indirect effects are likewise considered minimal due to the location of the property and the character of the Hillcrest Terrace property, and the surrounding neighborhood. Cultural Resources Survey Report 5-2 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building 1tF00593.10 Chapter 6 Conclusions and Recommendations Two significant cultural resources were identified in the APE, consisting of the buildings at 1430- 1454 and 1456-1486 Hillcrest Lane NE. The buildings are recommended as NRHP-eligible once they reach an age of 50 years, under criterion C at the local level of significance, as contributors to a possible NRNP -eligible historic district comprising the Hillcrest Terrace public housing project. No other significant cultural resources were identified. Because of prior ground disturbance in the APE, no further archaeological investigation is recommended and the possibility of discovering unknown archaeological resources is considered very low. Based on the results of the cultural resources investigations, the project is not expected to adversely affect the recommended NRNP -eligible historic resources in the APE. A finding of "no adverse effect" is recommended for the undertaking. If archaeological materials are discovered during ground -disturbing excavations, it is recommended that the contractor halt excavations in the vicinity of the find and contact DAHP. For DAHP contact information, see Unanticipated Discovery Plan in Appendix C. If human skeletal remains are discovered, the King County Sheriff and DAHP should be notified immediately. If during excavation archaeological materials are uncovered, the proponent shall immediately stop work and notify the City, DAHP, and affected Indian tribes, as outlined in the Unanticipated Discovery Plan provided in Appendix C. Cultural Resources Survey Report 6-1 November 2010 Hilicrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 Chapter 7 References Ames, K. M. and D. G. Maschner 1999 Peoples of the Northwest Coast: Their Archaeology and Prehistory. London: Thames & Hudson. Blukis Onat, A. R., M. E. Morgenstein, P. D. LeTourneau, R. P. Stone, J. Kosta, and P. Johnson 2001 Archaeological Investigations at stuwe yugw—Site 45KI464—Tolt River, King County, Washington. BOAS, Inc., Seattle, WA. Blukis Onat, A. R., R. A. Kiers, and P. D. 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Cultural Resources Survey Report 4 November 2010 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building ICF 00593.10 Appendix A Geotechnical and Infiltration Study for Hillcrest Community Building Project REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL AND INFILTRATION STUDIES PROPOSED MAINTENANCE BUILDING HILLCREST TERRACE RENTON, WA S&,EE JOB NO. 1007 MAY 4, 2010 S&EE SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS, INC. 16625 Redmond Way. Suite M 124, Redmond, Washin&ton 98052, (425) 868-5868 May 4, 2010 Mr. Maris Gropper (mrg@rentonhousing.org) Renton Housing Authority Renton, WA CC: Grace Kim (grace@schemataworkshop.com) Patty Buchanan (PattyB@svrdesign.com) Report of Geotechnical And Infiltration Studies Proposed Maintenance Building 1442 Hillcrest Lane NE Renton, Washington Dear Mr. Gropper. We are pleased to present herewith our Report of Geotechnical and Infiltration Studies for the referenced project. Our services were authorized by you on March 5, 2010, and have been provided in accordance with our proposal dated March 4, 2010. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our services. Should you have any question regarding the contents of this report or require additional information, please call. n a3 Very truly yours, SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS, INC. C. J. Shin, Ph.D., P.E. President 1007rpt S&EE TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................1 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES....................................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 SITE CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................ 2 3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................. 2 3.2 PUBLISHED GEOLOGIC INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 3 3.3 TEST PIT FINDINGS........................................................................................................................................ 3 4.0 INFILTRATION TEST.....................................................................................................»................................ 3 5.0 LABORATORY TEST........................................................................................................................................ 4 6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................................................. 5 6.1 ONSITE INFILTRATION................................................................................................................................. 5 6.2 FOUNDATION SUPPORT............................................................................................................................... 5 6.3 SITE PREPARATION AND STRUCTURAL FILL.......................................................................................... 6 6.4 SLAB SUPPORT............................................................................................................................................... 6 6.5 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXCAVATIONS.................................................................................... 7 6.6 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT.................................................................................................................................. 7 6.7 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................................................... 8 FIGURE 1: SITE LOCATION MAP FIGURE 2: SITE PLAN APPENDIX A: FIELD EXPLORATION LOGS AND KEY APPENDIX B: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS 1007rpt i S&EE REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL AND INFILTRATION STUDIES PROPOSED MAINTENANCE BUILDING RENTON, WASHINGTON For Renton Housing Authority 1.0 INTRODUCTION We present in this report the results of our geotechnical and infiltration studies for the proposed maintenance building. The site is located at 1442 Hillcrest Land, NE in Renton. A site location map is shown in Figure 1 which is included at the end of this report. The proposed building is located within an existing apartment complex — Hillcrest Terrace. Exhibit "B", which is included next: page shows the apartment complex and the proposed building location. We understand that the proposed building will be one or two-story, wood -framed building with footprint of about 40 feet by 50 feet. Grading will be minimal. For the purpose of our study, we estimate that the maximum column and wall loads will be on the order of 50 kips and 5 kips/t respectively. 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of our study is to develop geotechnical recommendations regarding site development and foundation support. Specifically, our services included: 1. Exploration of soil and groundwater conditions in the proposed building location by the excavation of 3 test pits. 2. Performance of one onsite infiltration test at the proposed building location per 2005 DOE manual. 3. Performance of a laboratory testing program which include Cation Exchange Capacity test and grain size analysis. 4. Engineering evaluation and recommendations regarding onsite infiltration. s v # Kip¢ Countg Q � - 2mvrian a yaea CA.kA YLhp fttr; a vw"; , oix" &W is '.#a' changa +e+thWi AD1�ca;' n¢ G T68j04R n0 a k le did totfpn4, W llppliCA . 10 w obt t�: �M B OM1 . Cw epldR'!0`tlM!-I�e Oj Lild1 �pO(a�pi1.. r f f, �' _ aanenl is t imm�Eed rar u�4 a+ Rma"Y'p* d. Cau.My' II MI b.: q fia i!H9agraf ?RscW hW-I .ur.'kJen'ml; or ovn.e,4yaaej ■ y,.:�- ' - - w tno aur uottan Frd to roar syerwals u rw� is req �ror! 1l�e.uge c��nfsume at a,n reamruon oes,t:ms,uw eakkr�l..[id[431f� �l. j z s v # Kip¢ Countg Q � - 2mvrian a yaea CA.kA YLhp fttr; a vw"; , oix" &W is '.#a' changa +e+thWi AD1�ca;' n¢ G T68j04R n0 a k le did totfpn4, W llppliCA . 10 w obt t�: �M B OM1 . Cw epldR'!0`tlM!-I�e Oj Lild1 �pO(a�pi1.. r f f, �' _ aanenl is t imm�Eed rar u�4 a+ Rma"Y'p* d. Cau.My' II MI b.: q fia i!H9agraf ?RscW hW-I .ur.'kJen'ml; or ovn.e,4yaaej ■ y,.:�- ' - - w tno aur uottan Frd to roar syerwals u rw� is req �ror! 1l�e.uge c��nfsume at a,n reamruon oes,t:ms,uw eakkr�l..[id[431f� �l. 5. Recommendations regarding type of foundation support. 6. Recommendations regarding the use of existing retaining wall as part of the proposed building wall, or the construction of a new wall. 7. Recommendations regarding active and at -rest earth pressures to be used for the design of any retaining structures; soil resistance and coefficient of friction for the resistance of lateral loads. 8. Recommendations regarding temporary and permanent slopes. 9. Recommendations regarding support for slab -on -grade. 10. Recommendations regarding paving design. 11. Recommendations regarding type of soil for seismic design. 12. Recommendations regarding site preparation, including removal of unsuitable soils, suitability of onsite soils for use as fill, fill placement techniques, and compaction criteria. 13. Five copies of a written geotechnical report containing a site plan, test pit logs, a description of subsurface conditions, and our findings and recommendations. 3.0 SITE CONDITIONS 3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS The proposed building area is currently a grass lawn between existing housing units. The site grade is flat and about 6 feet below Kirkland Avenue which flanks the east side of the apartment complex. The grade change is made by an existing concrete retaining wall. We understand that this wall has an "L" - shape footing that turns toward the heel side of the wall. Based on the topography of the general area, we believe that the eastern portion of the apartment complex was excavated during its original development. Rpt 1007 2 S&EE 3.2 PUBLISHED GEOLOGIC INFORMATION Published geologic information (Generalized Geologic Map of Northwestern King County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources) indicates that the site area is underlain by glacial till (Qvt). Glacial till is also known as hardpan and the material is a consolidated mixture of sand, gravel, silt and clay. 3.3 TEST PIT FINDINGS The soil conditions underlying the site were explored by the excavation of 3 test pit, TP -1 through TP -3 on April 15, 2010. The approximate locations of these test pits are shown on Figure 2. Details of the field exploration program and the test pit log are included in Appendix A. The test pits encountered consistent subsurface conditions which include a thin (7 to 10 inches) layer of topsoil over very dense glacial till (hardpan). The till consists of cemented silty sand with trace gravel and cobbles. Based on its color (gray) and density, we believe the material is non -weathered till. We further believe that the weathered till, which typically overlying non -weathered till, was removed at the time of the retaining wall construction. No groundwater was encountered in any test pit. The till soil does not contain any sign of groundwater movement within the formation. 4.0 INFILTRATION TEST We performed one onsite infiltration test, IF -1, on April 15, 2010. The approximate test location is shown on Figure 2. The infiltration pit was 30 inches in depth and 2 feet by 4 feet in plan dimensions. The pit encountered same soil conditions as in the test pits. The infiltration test was performed generally according to procedures presented in "Stormwater Management in Western Washington, Volume Ill, Hydrologic Analysis and Flow Control Design/BA Ps, Washington State Department of Ecology, February 2005". The measured infiltration rate was 0.75 inches per hour. Rpt 1007 3 S&EE 5.0 LABORATORY TEST Laboratory tests include gradation and cation exchange capacity (CEC). All test results are included in Appendix B of this report. The gradation test sample was collected at depths of 1.5 to 2.5 feet from infiltration pit IF -1. The sample was transported to our sub -contracted soil laboratory, AAR Testing Lab in Redmond Washington. The CEC sample was obtained at 2 feet depth in IF -1. The sample was sent to our sub -contracted analytical laboratory, SPECTRA Laboratories in Tacoma WA. The gradation test result shows that the soil is a silty sand with gravel. The analytical test results indicate that the soil has a cation exchange capacity of 131 mEgl100g. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is the capacity of a soil for ion exchange of cations between the soil and the soil solution. CEC is used as a measure of fertility, nutrient retention capacity, and the capacity to protect groundwater from cation contamination. Typical minimum CEC for water quality treatment is 5 mEg1100g. Rpt 1007 4 S&EE 6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1 ONSITE INFILTRATION The site is underlain by relatively impermeable glacial till. We believe that any attempt in storm water infiltration will result in wet and soggy lawn. Also, as the top of till is just below the topsoil, infiltration may have an adverse impact on nearby slab -on -grade. It is our opinion that infiltration of storm water is not feasible and should be avoided. 6.2 FOUNDATION SUPPORT We recommend that the proposed building be supported by conventional spread footings which should be founded on undisturbed glacial till. We further recommend that the existing retaining wall at the east side of the proposed building location be seuarated from the new building wall. Recommendations for footing design and construction are presented below. Allowable Bearing Loads: Footings may be designed using an allowable bearing load of 3,000 psf (pounds per square feet). This value includes a safety factor of at least 3, and can be increased by one- third for wind and seismic loads. Settlement: Interior column footings designed in accordance with the above recommendations are expected to experience approximately 1/2 inch of total settlement. Continuous wall footings should experience settlement of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Differential settlement between adjacent footings is expected to be about 114 inch. The settlement will occur rapidly, essentially as the loads are applied. Lateral Resistance: Lateral resistance can be obtained from the passive earth pressure against the footing sides and the friction at the contact of the footing bottom and bearing materials. The former can be obtained using an equivalent fluid density of 200 pounds per cubic foot (pcf), and the latter using a coefficient of friction of 0.5. These values include a safety factor of 1.5. Footing Construction: Prior to concrete pour, footing subgrade should be cleaned of loose soil cuttings. All footing subgrade should be observed by a qualified geotechnical engineer prior to the placement of rebar and concrete. The engineer should confirm the suitability of the subgrade conditions and provide Rpt 1007 5 S&EE recommendation for further subgrade preparation, if necessary. All exterior footings should be founded at least 18 inches below the adjacent finished grade to provide protection against frost action, and should be at least IS inches in width to facilitate construction. 6.3 SITE PREPARATION AND STRUCTURAL FILL Site preparation should begin with stripping vegetation and topsoil of the structural areas including the driveway, building and slab. The subgrades should then be thoroughly proof -rolled using heavy construction equipment. Areas which are found to be loose or soft, or which contain organic soils should be over -excavated. A qualified geotechnical engineer should conduct the proof -rolling and to assist in evaluating the over -excavation requirements. After stripping, over -excavation and excavation to the design grade, the top 12 inches of the native soils should be re -compacted to at least 92% of their maximum dry density as determined using ASTM D-1557 test procedures (Modified Proctor test). Structural fill can then be placed in the over -excavation and fill areas. The structural fill materials should meet both the material and compaction requirements presented below. Material Requirements: Structural fill should be free of organic and frozen materials and should consist of hard durable particles, such as sand, gravel, or quarry -processed stone. The on-site glacial soils (hardpan) are suitable for use as structural fill. However, this soil are silty and thus moisture sensitive. As such, they should be moisture -conditioned to within ± 2% of their optimum moisture content prior to use. Suitable imported structural fill materials include silty sand, sand, mixture of sand and gravel (pitrun), and crushed rock. Placement and Com tion R uirements: Structural fill should be placed in loose horizontal lifts not exceeding a thickness of 6 to 12 inches, depending on the material type, compaction equipment, and number of passes made by the equipment. Structural fill should be compacted to at least 95% of the maximum dry density as determined using the ASTM D-1557 test procedures. 6.4 SLAB SUPPORT Assuming that the site is prepared per recommendations presented above, the slab can be soil -supported. A subgrade reaction modulus of 200 pci (pounds per cubic inches) can be used for slab -on -grade design. Apt 1007 6 S&EE We envision that the slab subgrade will be disturbed and loosened by construction activities at the time of slab construction. We therefore recommend that the slab subgrade be proof -rolled. Any wet and loose areas should be over -excavated and backfilled with structural fill. In order to promote uniform support and provide a capillary break, we recommend that slabs be underlain by a 6 mil. vapor barrier over a 4 -inch thick layer of free draining gravel. 6.5 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXCAVATIONS When temporary excavations are required during construction, the contractor should follow the published safety regulations and be responsible for the safety of their personnel and equipment. The followings cut angles are provided as a general reference. The contractor shall flatten the cut slopes or install shoring if found necessary. For temporary excavations less than 4 feet in depth, the cut bank may be excavated vertically. Cuts in dense glacial till (hardpan) and less than 10 feet in depth may be 1/21-1: IV. All permanent slopes should be no steeper than 2H:1 V. Water should not be allowed to flow uncontrolled over the top of any slope. Also, all permanent slopes should be seeded with the appropriate species of vegetation to reduce erosion and maintain the slope stability. 6.6 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT We recommend that the subgrade for flexible pavement be prepared in accordance with the recommendations presented in SITE PREPARATION AND STRUCTURAL FILL. Based on the subsoil conditions, we believe that the prepared subgrade will have a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of at least 15. We therefore recommend the following flexible pavement sections for light and medium traffic conditions: Light traffic (Daily EAL = 5 or less): 2 inches asphaltic concrete over 4 inches base course Medium traffic (Daily EAL = 20 to 80): 3 inches asphaltic concrete over 6 inches base course Rpt 1007 7 S&EE The base course should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D-1557 test method. The material should meet WSDOT aggregate specification 9-03.9(3) and have the following gradation: Sieve Size Percent Passing 1 '/.-inch 100 5/8 -inch 50-80 1/4 -inch 30-50 US No. 40 3-18 US No. 200 7.5 max, % Fracture 75 min. 6.7 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS We recommend that site class C as defined in the 2006 IBC be considered for the seismic design. The site is underlain by dense glacial till. As such, the liquefaction potential is negligible. 7.0 CLOSURE The recommendations presented in this report are provided for design purposes and are based on soil conditions disclosed by field observations and subsurface explorations. Subsurface information presented herein does not constitute a direct or implied warranty that the soil conditions between exploration locations can be directly interpolated or extrapolated or that subsurface conditions and soil variations different from those disclosed by the explorations will not be revealed. The recommendations outlined in this report are based on the assumption that the development plan is consistent with the description provided in this report. If the development plan is changed or subsurface conditions different from those disclosed by the exploration are observed during construction, we should be advised at once so that we can review these conditions, and if necessary, reconsider our design recommendations. Rpt 1007 8 S&EE Appendix B Historic Property Inventory Forms DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTOREC PRESERVAM.N Location Historic Inventory Report Field Site No. DAHP No. Historic Name: Hillcrest Terrace Public Housing Complex Common Name: Hillcrest Terrace Public Housing Complex Property Address: 1430-1454 Hillcrest Ln NE, Renton, WA 98056 Comments: Tax No./Parcel No. 7227800140 Plat/Block/Lot Acreage Supplemental Map(s) Township/Range/EW Section 1/4 Sec 1/41/4 Sec County T23R05E 04 King Coordinate Reference Easting: 1225449 Northing: 797717 Projection: Washington State Plane South Datum: HARN (feet) Identification survey Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Field Recorder: Hetzel, Christopher Owner's Name: Renton Housing Authority Owner Address: 2900 N E10th Street City: Renton State: WA Classification: Building Resource Status: Comments: Survey/Inventory Within a District? No Contributing? No National Register: Local District: National Register District/Thematic Nomination Name: Eligibility Status: Not Determined - SHPO Determination Date: 1/1/0001 Determination Comments: Quadrangle MERCER ISLAND Date Recorded: 11/14/2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 1 of 7 Zip: 98056 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY a. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Description Historic Inventory Report Historic Use. Domestic - Multiple Family House Plan: Other Stories: 1 Changes to Pian: Intact Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Changes to Other: Not Applicable Other (specify): Current Use: Domestic - Multiple Family House Structural System: Platform Frame Changes to Interior: Slight Changes to windows: Moderate Style: Cladding: Roof Type: Roof Material: Modern Brick Gable Asphalt / Composition Foundation: Form/Type: Concrete - Poured Multi -Family Narrative Study Unit Other Architecture/Landscape Architecture Date of Construction: 1963 Built Date Builder: Nelse Mortensen & Company Engineer: Architect: Stoddard-Huggard & Associates Property appears to meet criteria for the National Register of Historic Places:Yes Property is located in a potential historic district (National and/or local): Yes - Local Property potentially contributes to a historic district (National and/or local): Yes Statement of The property was evaluated at a reconnaissance level in a cultural resources survey completed for the Significance: proposed Hillcrest Terrace Community Building in the City of Renton, King County, Washington. It is one of four buildings constructed by the Housing Authority of the City of Renton as part of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex authorized in 1962 and completed in 1963. Hillcrest Terrace was reported as having been the Pacific Northwest's first low -rent housing project for senior citizens upon its completion. It was constructed by contractor Nelse Mortensen & Company at a cost of $659,925 and designed by the architectural firm Stoddard-Huggard & Associates (Stoddard- Huggard & Associates 1961; The Seattle Times 1962:33). Stoddard-Huggard & Associates is known to have designed several public housing projects for the Renton Housing Authority, including the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (1958-1959) and the Evergreen Terrace public housing complex (1967-1968). Architect Francis E. Huggard, principal of the firm, is credited with the design of Hillcrest Terrace. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 2 of 7 ARCHAE,ELOGY Historic Inventory Report NT OF ARCHAEOLOGY d. HOORiC PRESERV.AION Huggard's design for Hillcrest Terrace incorporated modernist design elements to create compact housing units for elderly residents with focus on accessibility and privacy, while at the same time maximizing the establishment of bright, open living spaces and providing for a sense of community. Each housing unit was equipped with individual alarm systems for when someone might need help, illuminating a red light at the entrance; bathrooms were equipped with special grab bars and low tubs that had a seat; and entrances and hallways were specifically designed with wheelchair accessibility in mind (The Seattle Times, 1963:41). In achieving these goals, the architecture appears to have involved an evolution of low -rent housing design away from the influences of the Garden City movement and the characteristics of garden style apartment construction, which had predominated in most prior public housing projects in the Seattle area (and the western United States) through the 1940s and 1950s. For example, in comparison to the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (located less than a mile south of Hillcrest Terrace and designed by Stoddard- Huggard & Associates in 1958-1959) the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex has a strikingly different arrangement of housing units around open courtyards and other public spaces. Whereas the Sunset Terrace public housing complex contained traditional one and two-story Garden style apartment blocks, each building of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex contains 16 housing units set in compact groups of eight around two central, open courtyards. From above, this configuration provides each building the appearance of a figure eight plan. The plan actually consists of small blocks united by a common roof. The housing units are oriented at varied angles towards the buildings' interior and exterior spaces to maximize privacy in a smaller space. Four units open to each courtyard, with the rest opening outward. The units themselves are set in groups of two and four, separated by covered walkways and corridors to create physical separation between the units, while adequately sheltering them from the sun and weather. The connecting corridors also help create pleasant, usable outdoor space for the building's residents. Each unit has an open patio, shared with a neighboring unit, accessed by a large sliding glass door and windows, and the courtyards serve as secure communal recreation areas. In addition, the buildings incorporate materials that typified the practicality and efficiency of Modern style construction at the time, including platform frame construction with brick -veneer walls, concrete slab foundations, and interior plasterboard ceilings and walls (The Seattle Times 1962:33). The Renton Housing Authority removed the original fenestration at Hillcrest Terrace with new vinyl doors and windows in 2009. The original door and window openings were not altered. Other changes have included the installation of new roofing in 2005, enclosing the buildings' soffits, and upgrading the cabinets, vertical furnaces, and floors in the housing unit interiors. The property has been evaluated according to the eligibility criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex resulted from federal investment in public housing during the postwar period and is associated with a recognized Seattle architect. Based on our review, the property is considered eligible for the NRHP as a contributor to a possible NRHP-eligible historic district encompassing the entire Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex under criterion C at the local level of significance. The Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex is considered a unique example of the Modern style in an early 1960s public housing complex and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type and style of construction. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 3 of 7 DEPART OF ARCHAEOLOGY GY Historic Inventory Report 14j. ARCFEAEOLGGY 3 ASTORIC PRESERVATION Description of The property contains a one-story 16 unit apartment building constructed as part of the Hillcrest Terrace Physical public housing complex in 1962-1963. It is one of four nearly identical buildings in the complex. The Appearance: building has a north -south orientation, facing west, and consists of platform frame wood construction on a poured concrete slab foundation. It is largely characterized by its figure eight plan formed by the placement of housing units around two central, open courtyards, all sharing a common low -pitch gable roof. The roof is covered with composition membrane roofing and features wide overhanging eaves at every other elevation of its 16 -sided design. The building's exterior walls are clad with an original cascade brick veneer. The housing units are set in groups of two and four and oriented at varied angles towards the buildings' interior and exterior spaces. Four units open to each courtyard, with the rest opening outward. Each group of units is separated by covered open corridors with poured concrete walks that help to create physical separation between the units. Each unit also has an open patio, shared with a neighboring unit, recessed beneath the roof's wide overhang. The patios feature slender metal support posts and poured concrete floors, and are accessed from each unit by a large sliding glass doors. Regularly spaced, window openings punctuate the other elevations. The window openings vary in size and feature soldier -course brick sills. The fenestration consists of non -original vinyl sliding windows and sliding doors in original openings. The original windows and doors were replaced in 2009. At the building's west elevation, an entrance courtyard is formed by a low, brick capped masonry wall. A break in the wall's center creates a formal entry to the building, which is defined by free-standing lamp posts set on brick masonry pillars and a simple, free-standing arch over the entrance. The arch is constructed from pairs of slender wood posts and cross beams and has signs displaying the name "Hillcrest Terrace" and the building's unit numbers. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 4 of 7 ARCHAEOLOGY Historic Inventory Report hRCHAEOL4GY & WSTORC PRESERVATiZ N Major Hanchett, Thomas W. The Other'Subsidized Housing': Federal Aid to Suburbanization, 1940-1960s. In Bibliographic From Tenements to the Taylor Homes; In Search of an Urban Housing Policy in Twentieth-Century References: American. John F. Bauman, Roger Biles, Kristin M. Szylvian, eds. Pp, 163-179. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 2000. Howard, Ebenezer. Garden Cities of Tomorrow. London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Ltd., 1902. Karolak, Eric J. No Idea of Doing Anything Wonderful: The Labor -Crisis Origins of National Housing Policy and the Reconstruction of the Working -Class Community, 1917-1919. In From Tenemants to the Taylor Homes; In Search of an Urban Housing Policy in Twentieth -Century American. John F. Bauman, Roger Biles, Kristin M. Szylvian, eds. pp. 60-80. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 2000. Lord, Tom Forrester. Decent Housing: A Promise to Keep. Federal Housing Policy and its Impact on the City. Cambridge, MA: Schenkman Publishing Company, Inc., 1977. Madison, Charles A. Preface. In How the Other Half Lives. Jacob A. Riis. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1971. Rabinowitz, Alan. Urban Economics and Land Use in America: The Transformation of Cities in the Twentieth Century. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2004. The Seattle Times, Housing Units to Cost $659,925. 10 June 1962, Seattle, WA. . For Senior Citizens: $659,925 Project Opens. 9 June 1963, Seattle, WA. Stoddard—Huggard & Associates_ Housing Authority of the City of Renton: Project Washington 11-2, Hillcrest Terrace, Renton highlands, Renton, Washington. Construction Plans. 27 December 1961. On file with Renton Housing Authority, Renton, WA. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 5 of 7 DEPAkTMENY OF ARCHAEOLOGY & Ar IC PRESERVATION Photos Historic Inventory Report 151 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 4 West Elevation, Looking East 2010 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 6 of 7 DEPARTNTNT OF ARCHAEOLOGY.44JA $. 4ISTDRIC PRESERVAII u Historic Inventory Report South Elevation, Looking North 2010 North and East Elevations, Looking South 2010 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 North Elevatfon, Looking South 2010 Monday, November 1S, 2010 Page 7 of 7 DEPARTMEKTOF ARCHAEOLOGYdL ISTCOC PRESERVATION Location Historic Inventory Report Field Site No. DAHP No. Historic Name: Hillcrest Terrace Public Housing Complex Common Name. Hillcrest Terrace Public Housing Complex Property Address: 1456-1485 Hillcrest LnNE,Renton,WA98056 Comments: Tax No./Parcel No. 7227800140 Plat/Block/Lot Acreage Supplemental Map(s) Township/Range/EW Section 1/4 Sec 1/41/4 Sec T23R05E 04 Coordinate Reference Easting: 1225337 Northing: 797974 Projection: Washington State Plane South Datum: HARN (feet) Identification Survey Name: Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Field Recorder: Hetzel, Christopher Owner's Name: Renton Housing Authority Owner Address: 2900 NE10th Street City: Renton State: WA Classification: Building Resource Status: Comments: Survey/Inventory Within a District? No Contributing? No National Register: Local District: National Register District/Thematic Nomination Name: Eligibility Status: Not Determined -SHPO Determination Date: 1/1/0001 Determination Comments: County Quadrangle King MERCER ISLAND Date Recorded: 11/14/2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 1 of 8 Zip: 98056 4�6�ARThENT OFORIC i'RESERVnTION Description Historic Inventory Report Historic Use: Domestic - Multiple Family House Plan: Other Stories: 1 Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Changes to Other: Not Applicable Other (specify): Current Use: Domestic- Multiple Family House Structural System: Platform Frame Changes to Interior: Slight Changes to Windows: Moderate Style: Cladding: Roof Type: Roof Material: Modern Brick Gable Asphalt / Composition Foundation: Form/Type: Concrete - Poured Multi -Family Narrative Study Unit Other Architecture/Landscape Architecture Date of Construction: 1963 Built Date Builder: Nelse Mortensen & Company Engineer: Architect: Stoddard-Huggard & Associates Property appears to meet criteria for the National Register of Historic Places:Yes Property is located in a potential historic district (National and/or local): Yes - Local Property potentially contributes to a historic district (National and/or local): Yes Statement of The property was evaluated at a reconnaissance level in a cultural resources survey completed for the Significance: proposed Hillcrest Terrace Community Building in the City of Renton, King County, Washington. It is one of four buildings constructed by the Housing Authority of the City of Renton as part of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex authorized in 1962 and completed in 1963. Hillcrest Terrace was reported as having been the Pacific Northwest's first low -rent housing project for senior citizens upon its completion. It was constructed by contractor Nelse Mortensen & Company at a cost of $659,925 and designed by the architectural firm Stoddard-Huggard & Associates (Stoddard-Huggard & Associates 1961; The Seattle Times 1962;33), Stoddard-Huggard & Associates is known to have designed several public housing projects for the Renton Housing Authority, including the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (1958-1959) and the Evergreen Terrace public housing complex (1967-1968). Architect Francis E. Huggard, principal of the firm, is credited with the design of Hillcrest Terrace. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 2 of 8 =FRESE'111110N Historic Inventory Report 411FORIC Huggard's design for Hillcrest Terrace incorporated modernist design elements to create compact housing units for elderly residents with focus on accessibility and privacy, while at the same time maximizing the establishment of bright, open living spaces and providing for a sense of community. Each housing unit was equipped with individual alarm systems for when someone might need help, illuminating a red light at the entrance; bathrooms were equipped with special grab bars and low tubs that had a seat; and entrances and hallways were specifically designed with wheelchair accessibility in mind (The Seattle Times, 1963:41). In achieving these goals, the architecture appears to have involved an evolution of low -rent housing design away from the influences of the Garden City movement and the characteristics of garden style apartment construction, which had predominated in most prior public housing projects in the Seattle area (and the western United States) through the 1940s and 1950s- For example, in comparison to the Sunset Terrace public housing complex (located less than a mile south of Hillcrest Terrace and designed by Stoddard-Huggard & Associates in 1958-1959) the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex has a strikingly different arrangement of housing units around open courtyards and other public spaces. Whereas the Sunset Terrace public housing complex contained traditional one and two-story Garden style apartment blocks, each building of the Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex contains 16 housing units set in compact groups of eight around two central, open courtyards. From above, this configuration provides each building the appearance of a figure eight plan. The plan actually consists of small blocks united by a common roof. The housing units are oriented at varied angles towards the buildings' interior and exterior spaces to maximize privacy in a smaller space. Four units open to each courtyard, with the rest opening outward. The units themselves are set in groups of two and four, separated by covered walkways and corridors to create physical separation between the units, while adequately sheltering them from the sun and weather. The connecting corridors also help create pleasant, usable outdoor space for the building's residents. Each unit has an open patio, shared with a neighboring unit, accessed by a large sliding glass door and windows, and the courtyards serve as secure communal recreation areas. In addition, the buildings incorporate materials that typified the practicality and efficiency of Modern style construction at the time, including platform frame construction with brick -veneer walls, concrete slab foundations, and interior plasterboard ceilings and walls (The Seattle Times 1962:33). The Renton Housing Authority removed the original fenestration at Hillcrest Terrace with new vinyl doors and windows in 2009. The original door and window openings were not altered. Other changes have included the installation of new roofing in 2005, enclosing the buildings' soffits, and upgrading the cabinets, vertical furnaces, and floors in the housing unit interiors. The property has been evaluated according to the eligibility criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex resulted from federal investment in public housing during the postwar period and is associated with a recognized Seattle architect. Based on our review, the property is considered eligible for the NRHP as a contributor to a possible NRHP-eligible historic district encompassing the entire Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex under criterion C at the local level of significance. The Hillcrest Terrace public housing complex is considered a unique example of the Modern style in an early 1960s public housing complex and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type and style of construction. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 3 of 8 DEPA ARCH ECLOGF Historic Inventory Report ARCHAEOLOGY d. HISTORIC PRE5E9VA1I0y I— - Description of The property contains a one-story 16 unit apartment building constructed as part of the Hillcrest Terrace Physical public housing complex in 1962-1963. It is one of four nearly identical buildings in the complex. The Appearance: building has a north -south orientation, facing west, and consists of platform frame wood construction on a poured concrete slab foundation. It is largely characterized by its figure eight plan formed by the placement of housing units around two central, open courtyards, all sharing a common low -pitch gable roof. The roof is covered with composition membrane roofing and features wide overhanging eaves at every other elevation of its 16 -sided design. The building's exterior walls are clad with an original cascade brick veneer. The housing units are set in groups of two and four and oriented at varied angles towards the buildings' interior and exterior spaces. Four units open to each courtyard, with the rest opening outward. Each group of units is separated by covered open corridors with poured concrete walks that help to create physical separation between the units. Each unit also has an open patio, shared with a neighboring unit, recessed beneath the roof's wide overhang. The patios feature slender metal support posts and poured concrete floors, and are accessed from each unit by a large sliding glass doors. Regularly spaced, window openings punctuate the other elevations. The window openings vary in size and feature soldier -course brick sills. The fenestration consists of non -original vinyl sliding windows and sliding doors in original openings. The original windows and doors were replaced in 2009. At the building's west elevation, an entrance courtyard is formed by a low, brick capped masonry wall. A break in the wall's center creates a formal entry to the building, which is defined by free-standing lamp posts set on brick masonry pillars and a simple, free-standing arch over the entrance. The arch is constructed from pairs of slender wood posts and cross beams and has signs displaying the name "Hillcrest Terrace" and the building's unit numbers. Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 4 of 8 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY& Historic Inventory Report MSTORIC PRESERVATION Major Hanchett, Thomas W. The Other 'Subsidized Housing': Federal Aid to Suburbanization, 1940-1960s. In Bibliographic From Tenements to the Taylor Homes; In Search of an Urban Housing Policy in Twentieth -Century References: American. John F. Bauman, Roger Biles, Kristin M. Szylvian, eds. Pp. 163-179. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 2000. Howard, Ebenezer. Garden Cities of Tomorrow. London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Ltd., 1902. Karolak, Eric J. No Idea of Doing Anything Wonderful: The Labor -Crisis Origins of National Housing Policy and the Reconstruction of the Working -Class Community, 1917-1919. In From Tenemants to the Taylor Homes; In Search of an Urban Housing Policy in Twentieth -Century American. John F. Bauman, Roger Biles, Kristin M. Szylvian, eds. pp. 60-80. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University, 2000. Lord, Tom Forrester. Decent Housing: A Promise to Keep. Federal Housing Policy and its Impact on the City, Cambridge, MA: Schenkman Publishing Company, Inc., 1977. Madison, Charles A. Preface. In How the Other Half Lives. Jacob A. Riis. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1971. Rabinowitz, Alan. Urban Economics and Land Use in America: The Transformation of Cities in the Twentieth Century. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc,, 2004. The Seattle Times, Housing Units to Cost $659,925. 10 June 1962, Seattle, WA. . For Senior Citizens: $659,925 Project Opens. 9 June 1963, Seattle, WA. Stoddard—Huggard & Associates. Housing Authority of the City of Renton: Project Washington 11-2, Hillcrest Terrace, Renton Highlands, Renton, Washington. Construction Plans. 27 December 1961. On file with Renton Housing Authority, Renton, WA. Monday, November 15, 2011) Page 5 of 8 h.7R WD4 OF OCaY Q 1ESE&V4T1-3N Photos Historic Inventory Report West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 2010 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 6 of 8 DEPARTMENT OF _ ARCHAEOLOG" HISTORIC PRES=R', :_d Historic Inventory Report }466 i � i4g6 F' 146 1�4 14" 1147a West Elevation, Looking North 2010 West Elevation, Looking Northeast 2010 West Elevation, Looking Southeast 2010 East Elevation, Looking South 2010 Monday, November 15, 2020 Page 7 of 8 �ARCH0EPARTME AEOL OF Historic Inventory Report ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION East Elevation, Looking Southwest East and South Elevations, Looking Northwest 2010 South Elevation, Looking Northwest 2010 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 Page 8 of 8 Appendix C Unanticipated Discovery Pian Plan and Procedures for Dealing with the Unanticipated Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains or Cultural Resources during the Hillcrest Community Building Project in Renton, Washington Any human skeletal remains that are discovered during this project will be treated with dignity and respect. A. If any City of Renton employee or any of the contractors or subcontractors believes that he or she has made an unanticipated discovery of human skeletal remains or cultural resources, all work adjacent to the discovery shall cease. The area of work stoppage will be adequate to provide for the security, protection, and integrity of the human skeletal remains, in accordance with Washington State Law. The City of Renton project manager will be contacted. B. The City of Renton project manager or the City of Renton representative will be responsible for taking appropriate steps to protect the discovery. At a minimum, the immediate area will be secured to a distance of thirty (30) feet from the discovery. Vehicles, equipment, and unauthorized personnel will not be permitted to traverse the discovery site. C. If skeletal remains are discovered, the City of Renton will immediately call the King County Sheriffs office and a cultural resource specialist or consultant qualified to identify human skeletal remains. The Sheriffs office may arrange for a representative of the county coroner's office to examine the discovery. The remains should be protected in place until the cultural resource specialist has examined the find. D. If the human skeletal remains are determined to be Native American, the City of Renton will notify the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribes. E. If cultural resources are uncovered, such as stone tools or flakes, fire -cracked rocks from a hearth feature, butchered animal bones, or historic -era objects (e.g., patent medicine bottles, milk tins, clay pipes, building foundations), the City of Renton will arrange for a qualified professional archaeologist to evaluate the find. Again, the cultural resources will be protected in place until the archaeologist has examined the find. F. if the cultural resources find is determined to be significant, the City of Renton cultural resource specialist/archaeologist or consulting archaeologist will immediately contact the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribes to seek consultation regarding the eligibility of any further discovery for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Cultural Resources Survey Report—Hillcrest Community C-1 November 2010 Building ICF 00593.10 City of Renton CONTACT INFORMATION Erika Conkling, AICP, Senior Planner City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (425) 430-6578 Stephanie Kramer Assistant State Archaeologist Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation PO Box 48343 1063 Capitol Way South Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Phone: (360) 586-3083 King County Sheriffs Office Headquarters 516 Third Avenue, Room W-150 Seattle, WA 98104-2312 Phone: (206) 296-4155 (non -emergency) Laura Murphy Muckleshoot Tribe Cultural Resources 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Phone: (253) 876-3272 Appendix C Cultural Resources Survey Report—Potential Sunset Terrace C2 October 2010 Redevelopment Subarea and NE Sunset Boulevard ICF 00593.10 jL it, •,mow+ ��: y, 1 w -4 t + � .. .nP '"_V� '1l• a �I�A � ' _ lie } � 4Y\t �• - of � ` .�' .. • �' , Approximate Building Footprint Area of Potential Effects 1:1,500 0 12.5 25 50 Meters A .l 0 50 100 200 Feet Source: 13 Imagery, ESRI pN Q ICF Figure 2 Area of Potential Effects Cultural Resources Survey Report - Hillcrest Terrace Community Building s av errt S s •} � S , 111 } �, ? ` I JH L/f/ t i 1 f ' 1Power YH .f'•� Ki •� • I :h - '�, \� �� - _`\tip r' -_ .4 - r ` _`, Project Location 'r ti * k 77 ' 1 uNo 9„ r t j : 1 - - — 5th 1 1t t $'•$ Area of Potential Effects 1 - i:z4,aao 0 250 Soo 1,000 Meters Gr r f, r 0 750 1,500 3,000 Feet i Source: Mercer Island 47122-E2 and Renton 47122-D2 (7.5' Quadrangle Maps), USGS 1CFProject Figure Location 1#41 WOMIONAL Cultural Resources Survey Report - Hiilcrest Terrace Community Building City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) Renton Housing Authority NAME: PO Box 2316, 2900 NE 10 St_ ADDRESS: Renton, WA 98056 CITY: ZIP: 425-226-1850 ext. 223 TELEPHONE NUMBER: APPLICANT (if other than owner) Owner NAME: COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: CONTACT PERSON Mark Gropper NAME: Renton Housing Authority COMPANY (if applicable): PO Box 2316, 2900 NE 10 St. ADDRESS: Renton, WA 98056 CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: 425-226-1850 ext. 223, mrg@rentonhousing.org PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECTOR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Hillcrest Terrace, Laundry Resident Community Building PROJECTIADDRESS(S)ILOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 1430 Hillcrest Ln NE, Renton WA, 98056 ICING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): PIN 7227800140 (two parcels same PIN) EXISTING LAND USE(S): Residential low-income senior housing, conventional HUD subsidized, 60 -units PROPOSED LAND USE(S): erect a Laundry facility for Hillcrest resident use in a Resident Community Building, mid - block between existing structures, 2,200 sf. EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: NIA PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable) EXISTING ZONING, R-14 PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): SITE AREA (in square feet): 4.97 acre = 216,493.2 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: N/A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable) No increase of residential unit count NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) NIA NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): none 5:15taff Member Foldem\Mark Gropper0evelopmentlHillerest%l lilicrest L.aUndry Resident Commtmity Bldg masterapp.doc - 1 - PROJECT INFORMAT NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): 60 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): 2,200 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): 60,000 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable); NIA NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (f applicable): NIA IU continued) PROJECT VALUE: approximately $850,000 IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): EIS EA determination ❑ AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE ❑ AQUI FIER PROTECTION AREA TWO ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. fl. ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft, ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES sq. ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Attach legal descri tion on separate sheet with the following information included SITUATE IN THE _(a) That portion of tracts 5A and 5C, block 5, Corrected Plat, Renton Highlands No.2, lying easterly of a line extending north 40 41'00" east from the northwest corner of tract 513 in said block, according to plat recorded volume 57 of plats, pages 92 to 98, inclusive, King County, Washington, and (b) Tract 513, block 5, Corrected Plat, Renton Highlands No. 2, according to plat recorded in volume 57 of plats, pages 92 to 98, inclusive, in King County, Washington QUARTER OF SECTION , TOWNSHIP RANGE IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1.- 4&iC 3. atz 4- Staff will calculate applicable fees: $ S,NaR-Member FoldersWark GropperlDevelopmenf%[-IillcrestlHillcrest LaunclTy Residenl Community Bldg masterapp.doc - 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION (continued) AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Namefs) Mark Groolaer, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or © the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 1TNORITINTY OF RENTON P. 0. BOX 2316 1 certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that . (VI q t. k signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be hislherflheir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. -.' Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) tt f lac; i^a. My appointment expires: SAStall Mcniber folderslMark GropperEDevelopttwnt%HilleresilHiltcrest Laundry Resident Community Bldg masterapp.doc- - 3 - -,ON HOUSE G �UrHOR►� RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY � P.O. Box 2316 • Renton, WA 98056-0316 V Office 425/226.1850 • Fax 425/271-8319 TTY Relay 1-800.833-6388 October 12, 2009 Mayor, Denis Law City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Re: Executive Director Transition Dear Mayor Law: The undersigned members of the Renton Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, wish to convey their sincere appreciation for the City of Renton°s leadership, and collaboration on matters of housing quality and community enrichment. The Housing Authority of the City of Renton benefits from outstanding leadership of its own. With over 60 years experience between the two, Tom Tasa serving as Executive Director and Mark Gropper, Deputy Executive Director, have planned for a transition marked by the retirement of Mr. Tasa in April, 2010. The RHA Board intends to name Mr. Gropper as successor to the Executive Director position. In the intervening months Tasa and Chopper will serve as co -executive directors. Official Housing Authority correspondence may be sent to either gentleman in accordance with the attention you prefer. We are in exciting times. Our best efforts remain committed to meeting the affordable housing needs of Renton through the thoughtful use of all appropriate resources. Sincerely, ChairpersonL;n;Tder/s at - 4tAj,:::A4 C, 4"?— j Mema Wheeler, Vice Chairperson 2n� Steve axwell, Immediate -past Chairperson Cc: Thomas L. Tasa, Executive Director Mark Gropper, Deputy Executive Director t Sally E tey Executive Director transition.doc 011 "Ous1Nc AUTH Rl<t'1 RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY PO. Bax 2316 • Renron, WA 98056-0316 (ACE 4251226-i850 • Fax 425/271-8319 ff 'torr NNO t(t, 42;1255-8373 V y + April 13, 2010 Mr. Mark Gropper: I am tendering my resignation effective April 16, 2010 as Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority. It has been my pleasure to serge the Renton Housing Authority in this capacity since August, 2000. During that period of time, I have enjoyed guiding the housing authority through a period of growth and financial stability while maintaining high performer status with HUD. We have been able to purchase additional housing units and vacant land, while paying down almost all debt, putting us in a favorable position to move ahead with re- development efforts within the greater Renton Highlands area. RESOLUTION #2314-2009 was approved on October 12, 2009, making us co -Executive Directors until my retirement. I wish you continued success as the Executive Director of the Renton Housing Authority and look forward to working with you and RHA in the future, as opportunities may arise. Sincerely,. Thomas L. Tasa Cc: personnel file Resignation420 I O.doc Prinl Dale 4/13/2010 ICF INTERNATIONAL November 17, 2010 Mr. Mark Gropper Executive Director Renton Housing Authority P.O. Box 2316 Renton, WA 98056-0316 Subject: Endangered Species Act No Effect Determination for Hillcrest Terrace Dear Mr. Gropper: The potential for the Hillcrest Terrace project to affect species protected by the Endangered Species Act was evaluated using the HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," available on the internet at httwww.hud. gov Zlocal shared wo n r enviro nmentiendangersp eciesact u ide.p df. The relevant questions identified in that guidance are addressed below: 1. Does the project consist solely of the following activities: purchasing existing buildings; completing interior renovations to existing structures; replacement or repairs to existing roofs (not including galvanized material unless it has been sealed or otherwise confined so that it will not leach into stormwater); replacing exterior paint or siding on existing buildings; adding sprinkler systems or repairing landscape, not including removing trees or shrubs? Response: No. The project includes construction of a new structure, the community and laundry building. 2. Does the project consist solely of the any of the following activities and not result in an increase of impervious surface, removal of trees, or removal of streamside vegetation: rehabilitation of an existing structure; reconstruction or repair to existing curbs, sidewalks or other concrete structures; repairs to existing parking lots (for example repairing pot holes or repainting lines - not expansions); purchasing or installing appliances? Response: No. The project site consists of lawn of an impervious walkway, and the lawn would be replaced by the impervious roof of a building. This would cause an increase in impervious surface. No trees or streamside vegetation would be removed or otherwise affected. The project also includes construction activities that exceed the scope of the question. 711 South Capitol Way. Suite 504 r Olympia, WA 98501 — 360.357.4400 �" 360.357.4573 fax — idixom Mr_ Mark Gropper November 17, 2010 Page 2 of 3 3. If new construction, does construction occur on a previously developed parcel and meet all of the following criteria: does not add new impervious surfaces; does not remove trees or streamside/riparian vegetation; complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations; infiltrates all stormwater or does not discharge stormwater to a salmonid -bearing stream or proposed/designated critical habitat. Response: No. The project does add new impervious surface, and the project would remove a tree. However, the project occurs on a previously developed parcel and meets all other listed criteria. 4. If new construction, does construction add new impervious surfaces to a previously developed parcel and meet all of the following criteria: does not remove trees or streamside/riparian vegetation; complies with all state and local building codes and stormwater regulations; discharges treated stormwater to non- salmonid -bearing stream within the same subbasin (discharge point must be a minimum of 1/4 mile from salmonid bearing stream or proposed/ designated critical habitat) or infiltrates all treated stormwater within the same subbasin. Response: No. Stormwater would be discharged via the City of Renton stormwater system, which discharges to Johns Creek, a non -salmonid -bearing stream that is more than Y4 mile from any salmonid -bearing stream or proposed/ designated critical habitat. However, the project would remove on ornamental tree of non-native species, approximately 20 feet tall. 5. Would project effects, including those that extend beyond the project site (e.g., noise, air pollution, water quality, stormwater discharge, visual disturbance), overlap with identified federally listed or proposed species occurrences or designated or proposed critical habitat or potential habitat (e.g., roosting, feeding, nesting, spawning, rearing, overwintering sites, or migratory corridors) for listed species? Response: No. Species protected under the Endangered Species Act under National Marine Fisheries Service jurisdiction that occur in King County are identified at http_//www.nwr.noaa.gov/ESA-Salmon-Listings/ and include Puget Sound Chinook Salmon and Puget Sound Steelhead. Distributions of these species in the project vicinity are identified at http//www.streamnet.org. Neither of these species overlap with potential project effects. Species protected under the Endangered Species Act under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction are identified at http:././www.fws.gov/wafwo/­speciesmap/KingOB2610.pdf and include Coastal -Puget Sound Bull Trout, Canada Lynx, Gray Wolf, Grizzly Bear, Marbled Murrelet, and Northern Spotted Owl. The distribution of bull trout is identified at http_l/wwW.streamnet.org. A query of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Priority Habitats and Species database further showed that none of the named species, nor any designated or proposed critical habitat for the named species, occurs within the area of the project and its effects. Thus, none of these species overlap with potential project effects. Mr. Mark Gropper November 17, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Therefore, in accordance with HUD's "Endangered Species Act No Effect Guidance for Washington State," the project would have No Effect on listed or proposed species, and designated or proposed critical habitat. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NQAA Fisheries is not required. Sincerely, Christopher J. Earle Senior Fisheries Biologist TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM CH2MHILL Date: November 22, 2010 To: Mark Gropper, Executive Director Renton Housing Authority Cc: Lisa Grueter/ICF Roger Mason/CH2M HILL From: Rachel Chang/CH2M HILL Subject: Existing Hazardous Material Conditions at Hillcrest Terrace (14XX block of Hillcrest lane NE, Renton, WA 98056) This memorandum summarizes existing hazardous material conditions on and near the Hillcrest Terrace development site. Existing Conditions Site History The project site has been in use as multifamily housing since 1965. Prior to that time, the project site was undeveloped. There are no known prior land uses on the site which would constitute a threat to environmental health to humans. Nearby Environmental Health Conditions A review of state and federal contamination and clean-up data bases was conducted to identify any potential nearby risks to environmental health. In addition, a review of an Environmental Health EDR Report (Sunset Terrace Senior Housing Center Development, Sunset Lane NE at NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056, Inquiry Number: 2826208.2s, July 28, 2010) was conducted to identify and document any potential nearby environmental health hazards. EPA Superfund National Priorities and the CERCLA List A review of the U.S. EPA Washington Cleanup Sites did not identify any EPA Superfund National Priorities List sites near the subject property. The EDR identified one National Priorities List (NPL) site within 1 mile of the study area- Pacific Car and Foundry, located at 100 North 4th Street in Renton. However, this site is approximately 1.2 miles southwest of the Hillcrest Terrace project site. Hazardous Materials Conditions Near Hillcrest Terrace November 22, 2010 Page 2 of 5 Washington State Landfills or Solid Waste Sites Based upon a review of the U.S. EPA Enviromapper, the closest landfill or solid waste site is the King County Solid Waste Division Renton Transfer Station (Renton Highlands landfill) located at 3021 NE 4th Street, located approximately 1.4 miles south of the site. Underground Storage Tanks A search of Washington State registered underground storage tanks indicated that one exists just south of the Hillcrest Terrace property at the North Highlands Community Center (3000 NE 16th Street). This is the closest potential environmental health hazard recorded. Other nearby underground storage tanks include the following, all of which exist within a mile (to the south and/or west) of the proposed site: Table 1. Underground Storage Tanks within 1 Mile of the Project Site Site Address North Highlands Community Center 3000 NE 16th Street JC Mart 2801 NE Sunset Blvd Rite Aid Store 5203 3116 NE Sunset Boulevard McKnight Middle School 2600 NE 12th Street Sunset Boulevard Shell Station 2800 NE Sunset Boulevard Friendly Fuels, Inc. 1190 Sunset Boulevard NE, Suite F Renton Marine 900 Harrington Avenue NE Renton Fire Station (former site) 901 Harrington Avenue NE Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information (RCRAInfo). RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. RCRAlnfo includes selective information on sites that generate, transport, store, treat, and/or dispose of hazardous waste as defined by RCRA. Federal RCRA Generators List. The RCRA Generators List includes facilities identified as small -quantity generators (SQGs) and large -quantity generators (LQGs) of hazardous wastes. The wastes handled are separated into non- acute hazardous waste and acutely hazardous waste. (State Dangerous Waste regulations define hazardous and dangerous waste and acute hazardous and dangerous waste.) SQGs are defined as those generating less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) per month of non-acute hazardous waste or less than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste. LQGs generate at least 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) per month of non-acute hazardous waste or 1 kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste. Conditionally exempt SQGs generate less than 100 kilograms of hazardous waste, or less than 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste per month. Hazardous Materials Conditions Near Hillcrest Terrace November 22, 2010 Page 3 of 5 The RCRA-SQGs, RCRA-LQGs, RCRA-CESQGs (conditionally exempt SQGs), and RCRA non -generators (RCRA-NonGen, which are former hazardous waste generators) within 1 mile of the proposed project are identified on Table 2. Table 2. RCRA Generators of Hazardous Waste within 1 Mile of the Project Site Type of Generator Site Name Address RCRA-SQG Colpetts Development 936 Harrington Avenue NE RCRA-CESQG Renton Highlander Center Inc 2806 NE 10th Street RCRA-NonGen Cleaning Shoppe 2830 Sunset Blvd NE RCRA-NonGen Highlands One Hour Cleaners Inc 2808 NE10th Street RCRC-NonGen Plaid Pantries Inc 2801 Sunset Blvd NE RCRA-NonGen ConocoPhillips 2705509 3002 Sunset Blvd NE RCRA-NonGen Renton Marine 900 Harrington Avenue NE RCRA-LQG Daniels Drycleaners Sunset Blvd 3155 NE Sunset Blvd RCRA-CESQG Busy Bee Cleaners 3164 Sunset Blvd NE SQG = small -quantity generator CESQG = conditionally exempt small quantity generator LQG = large -quantity generator NonGen = former As can be seen from a review of the addresses, none of these sites are located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. Washington State Confirmed or Suspected Contaminated Sites List The Washington State CSCSL sites located within 1 mile of the Hillcrest Terrace project site are presented in Table 3. These sites have been identified by Ecology as having confirmed or potentially contaminated environmental media, which can include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air. Contaminants identified at these sites include one or more of the following: petroleum hydrocarbons, volatile organic carbons, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Sites that have received a no further action (NFA] determination are also listed in the table below. Table 3. Washington State CSCSL Sites within 1 Mile of the Project Site Site Address Database Learning Center 4101 NE Sunset Blvd CSCSL JC Mart 2801 NE Sunset Blvd CSCSL-NFA ConocoPhillips 2705509 3002 Sunset Blvd NE CSCSL-NFA Arco #4400 3123 NE Sunset Blvd CSCSL-NFA CSCSL = confirmed or suspected contaminated site list NFA = no further action Hazardous Materials Conditions Near Hillcrest Terrace November 22, 2010 Page 4 of 5 Washington State Independent Clean -Up Report (ICR) and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Sites The Washington State ICR and VCP sites found within one mile of the Hillcrest Terrace project site are presented in Table 4 below. These sites include previously contaminated sites where Ecology has received reports on site clean-up actions. These clean-up actions have been conducted independently by the owners or operators of these sites, and Ecology has not formally overseen these actions. Table 4. Washington State ICR and VCP Sites within i Mile of the Project Site Site Address JC Mart 2801 NE Sunset Blvd ConocoPhillips 2705509 3002 Sunset Blvd NE Arco #4400 3123 NE Sunset Blvd Explosive and Flammable Hazards Explosive and flammable hazards such as presence of above ground tanks that are greater than 100 gallons have not been identified within 0.25 mile of the project site. Summary of Existing Conditions A review of available data relating to hazardous materials indicates that the only hazardous material sites within 0.25 -mile radius of the project site are an underground storage tank at the North Highlands Community Center property adjacent to Hillcrest Terrace to the south (approximately 0.1 miles from the proposed building), and an underground storage tank at McKnight Middle School (approximately 0.25 miles from the proposed building). Potential Impacts The two hazardous material sites located within 0.25 -mile radius of the project site, the USTs at the North Highlands Community Center property and McKnight Middle School, are not expected to have an impact on the project unless there is previously undiscovered release from the USTs. Any development project has the potential for accidental release of a hazardous substance (e.g., fuels and oils needed for heavy equipment operation and maintenance) during construction. Cleaning the spilled material and disposing of wastes from the clean-up, including contaminated soil, could add additional time and costs to construction operations. Large spills of hazardous materials during construction could also require emergency response agency intervention. Hazardous Materials Conditions Near Hillcrest Terrace November 22, 2010 Page 5 of 5 Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures would consist of the following: Contractors will be required to provide hazardous materials awareness training to all grading and excavation crews on how to identify any suspected contaminated soil or groundwater, and how to alert supervisors in the event of suspected contaminated material. Signs of potential contaminated soil include stained soil, odors, oily sheen, or the presence of debris. Contractors will be required to implement best management practices to protect against hazardous materials spills from routine equipment operation during construction; prepare and maintain a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan, and have an individual on site designated as an emergency coordinator; and understand and use proper hazardous materials storage and handling procedures and emergency procedures, including proper spill notification and response requirements. 101 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM CIH2MHILL Stormwater Requirement for Hillcrest Terrace Community Building PREPARED FOR: Dustin Atchison/SEA PREPARED BY: Raymond Chung COPIES: Roger Mason/SEA DATE: November 19, 2010 PROJECT NUMBER: 408314 Hillcrest Terrace Community Building Stormwater Requirements Background The Hillcrest Terrace Community Building is located between Kirkland Ave. and Hillcrest lane NE in the Hillcrest Neighborhood which is currently owned and operated by City of Renton HUD. The project site is located within the Johns Creek Basin. The existing site is currently a garden area with concrete walking path and plantings. The existing impervious area is approximately 1,000 to 1,500 sf. In existing conditions, the stormwater runoff from the site will either infiltrate or drain west to Hillcrest Lane and then into a storm drain system on Kirkland Ave S. This new community building has footprint of 3950 sf of impervious area including the building roof and concrete patio and walkways. This new community building will remove the existing impervious area and re-establish the building on the area. Flow Control Requirements The City of Renton Code requires flow control for proposed redevelopment project with more than 2,000 sf of new plus replaced impervious surface area. The community center project has 3950 sf of new plus replaced impervious service area. Therefore, the project will need stormwater flow control. There is no known drainage problem on-site or downstream of the project site. The project will be required to meet the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard' which requires matching the developing peak discharge rates to existing site conditions peak discharge rates for 2-,10-, and 100 -year return periods. Water Quality Treatment Requirements The City of Renton Code requires water quality treatment for proposed redevelopment projects with more than 5,000 sf of new and replaced pollutant -generating impervious surfaces and/or 35,000 sf of new pollutant -generating pervious surfaces. Since the 1 City of Renton, 2009 Surface Water Manual Amendment, Reference 11-A. ATTACHMENT -H -HI LLCRESTTERRACECOM MU N{TYCENTER-STORMWATERREOUI REMENTS.DOCX COPYRIGHT 2010 BY CH2M HILL, INC. - COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL STORMWATER REOUIREME _ _R HILLCREST TERRACE COMMUNITY BUILDING community center roof and the walkway area is not considered pollutant -generating impervous surface and the landscaping area is not considered pollutant -generating pervious surfaces, this project does not require water quality treatment. Meeting Flow Control Standards To meet the flow control requirements, facilities must mitigate runoff from the new impervious surface that is not fully dispersed. The stormwater runoff from the concrete walkway and patio area assumes to be sheet flow to the adjacent lawn area and dispersed. The total impervious area without the walkway area is 3250 sq. Assume the existing impervious surface area is only 1,000 sf, the new impervious surface is approximately 2250 sf. Peak Flow Rate Control Standard Area Exceptions: Flow control facility will be waived if the new impervious and pervious surface will generate no more than 0.1 cfs increase in the existing site conditions 100 -year storm event. Using Rational method with a 100 -year rainfall intensity of 3.64 in/hr, runoff coefficient of 0.9 and 2250sf of surface, the increase in peak flow rate is 0.17 cfs. This exceeded the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard Area exception of not exceeding 0.1cfs for the 100 -year storm event. Flow control facility is required. Flow Control BMPs In the conceptual drawings, 5 rain barrels were shown. Rain Harvesting using rain barrels qualify as a Flow control BMP facility sizing credit. However, the rain harvesting system should at least collect 95% of the average annual runoff volume from the roof area. The typical average runoff depth in King County is 30 inches. The storage capacity for five 55 - gallon rain barrels is 37 cf which equivalent to collecting 15 sf of roof area. The BMP sizing credit may be obtained is minimum. To meet the flow control requirements, additional stormwater flow control facility is required to control the stormwater runoff from the community center. The facility can be a rain garden, vegetated roof, or infiltration BMPs. 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