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SEPA1 Environmental Checklist
Purpose of checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or
compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact
statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer
each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an
agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply”
only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach
or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions
often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time
or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its
environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or
provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for lead agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist
is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate
threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the
completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts
of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-
projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of
the proposal.
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A. Background
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Gone Stores, LLC
2. Name of applicant:
Tom De Vocht
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant: 4957 Lakemont Blvd SE Ste C4 #246 Bellevue, WA 98006 (206)665-0414
Contact: Yuko Kitsis / modernista, LLC
4131 Corliss Ave N Seatttle WA 98103 (206) 679-1081
4. Date checklist prepared:
September 12th 2024
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
n/a, no construction work is planned or scheduled
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
no
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
n/a
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
n/a
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Land use and Building permit for change of use of a tenant space
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you
to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on
this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information
on project description.)
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The change of use of an existing 10,834 sf S-warehouse to become M-warehouse retail, no
TI work, no change on the structural or the exterior of the building
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the
range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by
the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any
permit applications related to this checklist.
801 SW 16th St Suite 126 Renton WA 98055
The parcel and the legal description is attached at the end of this list
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
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a. General description of the site:
Flat existing lot sized 869,002 sf per King Co. record, the suite is inside the existing
rectangular masonry building
Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
n/a
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them, and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal
results in removing any of these soils.
Mostly paved with some landscaping including grass, shrubs, and trees
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If
so, describe.
n/a
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected
area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
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n/a, the change of use is a suite inside an existing building, no change in the landscape
or grading
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
n/a, no construction work in interior or exterior is scheduled
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
No change
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
n/a
2. Air
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a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
n/a
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If
so, generally describe.
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
n/a
3. Water
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a. Surface:
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1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If
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yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it
flows into.
Spring Brook Creek is located outside, on southwest of the property, however no
work within 200 feet of the Spring Creek to be happen.
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
no
3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
none
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
no
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
no
6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If
so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
no
b. Ground:
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1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes?
If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate
quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater?
Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
no
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks
or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number
of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number
of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
n/a
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
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1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will
this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
No change
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No change
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site? If so, describe.
no
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and
drainage pattern impacts, if any:
n/a
4. Plants
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a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
☒ shrubs
☒ grass
☐ pasture
☐ crop or grain
☐ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops.
☐ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
☐ other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
none
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
n/a
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
n/a
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
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n/a
5. Animals
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a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
Any typical NW birds and animals are observed in the area, like squirrels, rabbits,
crows, doves, seagulls, etc
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
n/a
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
n/a
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
n/a
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
n/a
6. Energy and natural resources
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a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
Electricity for heating
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally describe.
no
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c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any.
n/a, no change
7. Environmental health
Health Find help with answering environmental health questions10
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,
risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this
proposal? If so, describe.
no
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past
uses.
n/a
2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas
transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
n/a
3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project.
n/a
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
n/a
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
n/a
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
n/a
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project
on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation,
other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)?
No construction work
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: n/a
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8. Land and shoreline use
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a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
Current use of the site: Zoning IM, occupancy S.
Adjacent zonings include CO, IM. Proposal of the change of use does not affect near or
adjacent properties
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance
will be converted to other uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have
not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be
converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No.
1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest
land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the
application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how?
no
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing rectangular masonry building, with B-offices and S-warehouses
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
no
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
IM
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
n/a
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
n/a
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
no
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
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none
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
n/a
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
n/a
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any.
n/a
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
n/a
9. Housing
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
none
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
none
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
n/a, no change
10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
No change
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
none
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
none
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11. Light and glare
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a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
No change
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
None, No change of current lighting
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
No change
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
n/a
12. Recreation
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a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
walking
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
no
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
n/a
13. Historic and cultural preservation
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a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over
45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation
registers? If so, specifically describe.
N/A
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material
evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources.
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N/A
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and
the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys,
historic maps, GIS data, etc.
n/a
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may
be required.
n/a
14. Transportation
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a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
No change
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so,
generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
n/a
c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets,
pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so,
generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
n/a
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe.
n/a
e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of
the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What
data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?
There is no construction work planned thus there is no vehicular trips occurred for the
project. However the traffic study by the traffic engineer was submitted to the city, and
attached at the end of this list
f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural
and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
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n/a
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
n/a
15. Public services
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a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so,
generally describe.
no
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
n/a
16. Utilities
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity
which might be needed.
No change
C. Signature
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
X
Type name of signee:
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Yuko Kitsis / modernista, llc
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Position and agency/organization:
Date submitted:
D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions
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Do not use this section for project actions.
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with
the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities
likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate
than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of
noise?
There is no increase of all the above listed
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
none
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
none
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as
parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat,
historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
none
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
none
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
none
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws
or requirements for the protection of the environment.
n/a
12131 113th Avenue NE, Suite 203, Kirkland, WA 98034 | 425.821.3665 |
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 11, 2024 TG:1.24317.00
To: Jill Ding– City of Renton
From: Kassi Leingang, PE – Transpo Group
cc: Tom De Vocht – Gone Technologies, Inc.
Subject: Gone Store, LLC - 801 SW 16th St Change in Use Trip Generation Summary
The following memorandum summarizes the trip generation analysis completed for the proposed
Gone Store, LLC change in use project at 801 SW 16th Street in Renton. The project description
and trip generation analysis are provided below.
Project Description
The project site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of SW 16th Street and
Raymond Ave SW, with an address of 801 SW 16th Street, Building B, Suite 126 (Parcel No.
3340405300), see Figure 1. The proposal would be a change of use from the existing warehouse
into Gone Stores, LLC, which repairs and sells used furniture, appliances and equipment. The
business operations for Gone Stores, LLC is free pick-up service for home and commercial office
furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, home electronics, or similar items, and then preparation
and repairing of these items for reuse and resold. There would be limited staffing with 5 or fewer
employees on-site at one time. There would be no on-site showroom/store front for the sale of
items and resale would all occur via an online platform and customer trips would be coordinated
and scheduled times for pick-up.
Figure 1: Site Vicinity
SITE
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As illustrated in Figure 1, the proposed project site is located within an existing industrial park. The
project space totals 12,152 square feet (sf) of the overall 437,083 sf of existing buildings located
on the parcel, which include a mix of warehouse and office uses.
Trip Generation
The trip generation for the proposed addition was estimated based on Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition, 2021). Numerous land uses were reviewed
to determine the category that mostly closely represents the proposed use with consideration of
ITE’s land use descriptions as well as size of studies (i.e., range of sizes for the data). The
summary of the key land uses that were considered are shown in Table 1.
Based on the review summarized in Table 1, ITE’s Industrial Park (LU 130) is anticipated to be
representative of the proposed use. Based on the ITE average trip rate for Industrial Park, the
project’s space of 12,152 sf, a suite within the overall existing industrial park, would be estimated
to generate 40 weekday daily trips with 4 occurring during each the weekday AM and PM peak
hours. This estimate does not consider credit for the existing use. The existing use is warehouse
space. As Industrial Park is inclusive of warehouse space, Industrial Park is also an appropriate
land use to represent the existing use. Given that both the existing and proposed uses align with
ITE’s Industrial Park land use description, the proposed change in use results in no change in trips
to/from the project site. The detailed trip generation is included in Attachment A.
Table 1. ITE Land Use Review Relative to Proposed Project Description
Applicable? Land Use1
Wholesale Market2
(LU 860)
No –
• The proposal size is outside of land use data set sizes, which are larger facilities with the
average of ~115,000 sf. The additional uses on the project’s parcel are not consistent with
wholesale market and therefore cannot be considered for the size of project. Additionally,
there is limited data for this land use.
• Proposal is not a traditional retail facility with a showroom, storefront or shopping area nor
does it have an area for shipping and receiving like a wholesale market.
Light Industrial (LU 110)
No – ITE’s land use description identifies for “free standing facility” and therefore not
consistent with the proposal. These facilities also typically focus on manufacturing whereas
this facility would be smaller repairs and refurbishing.
Business Park (LU 770)
No – ITE’s land use description notes that Business Park includes “offices, retail and
wholesale stores, restaurants, recreational areas and warehousing, manufacturing, light
industrial, or scientific research functions. Given the inclusion of mix of retails and restaurant
spaces, this is not applicable to the existing mix of uses nor does it align with the proposed
business model of Gone Stores, LLC as described above.
Industrial Park (LU 130)
Yes – ITE’s Land use description identifies for “several individual industrial or related facilities.
It is characterized by a mix of manufacturing, service, and warehouse facilities” and also
identifies the inclusion of small businesses. These elements align with the proposed use,
which is a small business acquiring large appliances, completes repairs, and resells as
identified in the project description above. This land use also aligns with the existing land
uses within the larger area of 437,083 sf of spaces at the project site.
Note: lu = land use, sf = square feet
1. Land use category based on ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition (2021).
2. Note that additional retail options were reviewed including land uses 857, 823, 869, 890, 814, 815. These had similar findings on
applicability with less applicable descriptions than Wholesale Market and were therefore not included in this summary.
Conclusions
As demonstrated above, the proposed change in use is not anticipated to result in a change in
estimated trip generation; therefore, no additional traffic analysis is required for the proposed
development per the City’s traffic impact analysis guidelines. Additionally, the project would be
required to pay transportation impact fees; however, with no new trips added during the PM peak
hour with the proposed change in use, the fee for the project would be $0.
Attachment A:
Trip Generation
Land Use Setting Size Units Model Equation Rate Inbound % Inbound Outbound Total
12,152 sf
Daily General Urban/Suburban Rate -3.37 50%20 20 40
AM Peak Hour General Urban/Suburban Rate -0.34 81%3 1 4
PM Peak Hour General Urban/Suburban Rate -0.34 22%1 3 4
Land Use Size Units Model Equation Rate Inbound % Inbound Outbound Total
12,152 sf
Daily General Urban/Suburban Rate -3.37 50%20 20 40
AM Peak Hour General Urban/Suburban Rate -0.34 81%3 1 4
PM Peak Hour General Urban/Suburban Rate -0.34 22%1 3 4
Daily 0 0 0
AM Peak Hour 0 0 0
PM Peak Hour 0 0 0
Gone Stores Trip Generation
Proposed Use
Existing Use
Net New Trips
Primary Trips
Industrial Park
Primary Trips
Industrial Park
Notes:
1. Trip rates based on Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition) equation and average trip rates as shown above.