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SEPA 1 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
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Renton School District Transportation Lot Expansion
2. Name of applicant:
Renton School District
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant: Matt Feldmeyer
Executive Director, Capital Planning and Construction
Renton School District
7812 South 124th Street
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 482-5253
Agent: Lisa Klein, AICP
AHBL, Inc.
2215 N 30th Street Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 383-2422
4. Date checklist prepared:
October 3, 2024
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Renton School District
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction is anticipated to occur in the summer of 2025.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
There are no further additions, expansions or further activity related to this proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Has been prepared:
Civil Plan Set prepared by Jacobson Engineering dated February 2024
Landscape and Tree Retention Plan by Fora
Drainage Report
Cultural Resource Assessment by Drayton Archaeology dated September 2024
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To be prepared:
Geotech Report
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.
There are no other pending application or government approvals impacting this project to
our knowledge.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City of Renton: Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Civil Construction Permit, Grading
Permit, Fence Height/Setback Variance
Dept. of Ecology: Construction General Stormwater Permit (if required)
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you
to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on
this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information
on project description.)
The subject parcels are part of the overall Renton School District Administration and
Transportation Facility that encompasses the block bounded by N 4th St, N 5th St, Park Ave
N and Garden Ave N. The two parcels were purchased by the school district in 2017 and the
existing buildings were demolished in 2021. Both lots have public street frontage on Park N
to the west; 450 Park Ave N also has public street frontage on N 5th St to the north. The site
area where the proposed work would occur is approximately 19,596 square feet (0.44 acre).
The proposal is to remove 35 existing surface parking spaces and place 44 new surface
parking spaces for the benefit of staff parking/use, some of which will be EV ready. The area
is intended to be enclosed with secured fencing.
The proposal includes the preservation of one significant tree. Several smaller trees and
approximately 7,128 SF of grass will be removed. A driveway and curb cut on the north side
of the site along N. Fifth Street, and two existing driveways on Park Ave N will be removed
and replaced with a new sidewalk.
The proposal includes a new approximately 1,200 SF concrete public amenity space on the
northwest portion of the site. The proposal also includes a required landscape buffer of
roughly 10.5’ on the west side of the new parking lot in order to align with the existing
western side of the site. On the north property line, the eight-foot security fence will be 15’
from the property line, with an approximately 10’ landscape buffer. There is also a
proposed parking lot landscaping island, aligning with the placement of that in the existing
visitor parking lot to the south of the proposed new parking lot. This proposal also includes
parking lot lighting and five EV charging stations.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the
range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by
the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any
permit applications related to this checklist.
The site is located at 444 and 450 Park Ave N, Renton 98057 on King County Parcel numbers
7224000676 and 7224000675.
Section 8, Township 23, Range 5 East Willamette Principal Meridian.
RENTON FARM PLAT LOT A and B OF RENTON LLA LUA-11-016- LLA REC #20110616900016
SD LLA BEING LOTS 10 THRU 13 BLK 8 OF SD PLAT.
Vicinity Map
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
The project area is a flat site (per the Renton Steep Slopes map). The site is currently
used as auxiliary parking.
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Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Less than 5%
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.
According to the USDA Soil Survey map and UCDavis Soil, the area is designated as
Urban Land. More information is forthcoming in the Geotech Report.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If
so, describe.
There may be unstable soils on the site. More information will be forthcoming from the
Geotechnical Report.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected
area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The transportation property is roughly 5.2 AC of the total disturbed area proposed is
20,964 SF or 0.48 AC. Total excavation is 25 CY. Total fill 290 CY, total earthwork
proposed: 315 CY. Imported fill material to the site is anticipated to be sourced from a
City of Renton approved location by the contractor and will be approved by the City and
a clean source.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion could occur during construction activities associated with grading and filling. To
minimize potential erosion impacts, temporary erosion procedures and best
management will be employed.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Of the two parcels where the work will occur, 87% will be impervious after project
construction.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
During construction, temporary erosion and sediment controls will be used to ensure
earthwork does not cause any erosion impacts. A Temporary Erosion Sediment Control
Plan will be submitted as part of the grading/site development permit application.
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2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Construction activities have the potential to create temporary dust emissions during
earth-moving activities and exhaust emissions due to the combustion of gasoline and
diesel fuels. Dust and exhaust emissions are expected to be minimal, localized, and
temporary. Despite a slight increase in parking spaces, additional emissions after
construction are expected to be minimal, as there will not be an increase in staffing.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If
so, generally describe.
The site is bounded by busy city roadways that generate vehicle emissions that may be
present in the vicinity of the new parking area. However, they will not affect the
proposal. There are no known off-site air emissions or odors that may impact the
proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
During construction, temporary measures will be applied where necessary, which may
include limiting the idling of construction equipment, water sprays to control dust,
limiting vehicle speeds, and general maintenance of construction equipment.
3. Water
a. Surface:
1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If
yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it
flows into.
There are no bodies of water on or in the immediate vicinity of the site.
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.
Not applicable to this site.
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.
No fill or dredge material will be placed in or removed from surface water.
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4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No surface water will be withdrawn or diverted as a result of this proposal.
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
No, the proposal site does not lie within a 100-year floodplain per FEMA FIRM map
53033C0977G, effective 8/19/2020.
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, the proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface
waters.
b. Ground:
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.
There will be no groundwater withdrawn from a well for this proposal. Stormwater
and irrigation water will not be discharged to groundwater.
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.
There will be no waste material discharged into the ground as a result of this
proposal, as the proposal does not add any plumbing or additional waste material
from humans or animals.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will
this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Stormwater surface runoff from this project will be collected in a series of catch
basins and routed through a water quality treatment system site as required per
code. Stormwater will be discharged from the site to the existing 24” storm system
flowing west along N 5th St, north along Burnett Ave N, and west along N 6th St
where it discharges to the Cedar River (a designated receiving water body) that
ultimately drains into Lake Washington.
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2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No waste materials will enter ground or surface waters as a result of this proposal.
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site? If so, describe.
No, the project maintains the existing drainage patterns.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and
drainage pattern impacts, if any:
All storm drainage treatment features will be designed to meet or exceed the 2022 City
of Renton Surface Water Design Manual.
4. Plants
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?
Some grass and other small trees or shrubs will be removed for this proposal.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known threatened or endangered plant species on or near the site. This
site is in a heavily urbanized area.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
There is landscaping proposed around the perimeter of the site and within the proposed
new parking surface area. A landscape plan will be prepared for this project.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
According to WSDA Noxious Weed Data viewer, there are no known noxious weeds on
the site.
5. Animals
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: small mammals
• Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitat and Species
Mapping does not list any threatened or endangered species near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The Puget Sound region is part of the Pacific flyway, a bird migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
The proposal does not include any impacts to wildlife, therefore no measures are
proposed.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known invasive animal species on or near the site.
6. Energy and natural resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
Parking lot lighting will use electricity. No other energy uses are expected as part of this
proposal.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally describe.
No, the project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties.
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.
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The parking lot lighting fixtures will be LED which will limit the demand for electricity.
There are no other energy conservation features include in the plans of this proposal.
7. Environmental health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,
risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this
proposal? If so, describe.
Environmental health hazards could occur in the demolition and excavation phase of
this project. During construction, accidental spills of hazardous materials from
demolition, equipment, and vehicles could occur.
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past
uses.
There are no known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
According to Department of Ecology “What’s in My Neighborhood” database, there
are two on-going clean up sites within .25 miles of the site: Garden Plaza site and
ARCO 5207. There is an additional site within .25 miles, which has been classified as
a completed cleanup. According to the Tacoma Plume Map, the site is modeled as
being less than 20 ppm, which is below MTCA cleanup levels.
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.
There are no pipelines located within the project area or vicinity.
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.
The proposal does not involve the storage or use of toxic or hazardous chemicals,
beyond what is necessary for the demolition and construction of asphalt pavement.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No additional emergency services will be required for this project.
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
During construction, a spill prevention plan will be in place. No additional measures
to reduce or control environmental health hazards are proposed beyond what is
required by the local regulatory environment.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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This is an urbanized area, near the Renton Municipal Airport and in close proximity
to adjacent public streets and industrial uses that lead to increased noise levels on a
regular basis. These types of noises will not affect the project.
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)?
The operation of trucks and excavators are likely to cause an increase in noise levels
and vibrations during construction.
A slight increase in noise associated with vehicle traffic may be present with the
addition of 11 parking spaces, however there is not an anticipated increase in
staffing levels.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
No measures are proposed to reduce noise impacts, as noise levels are expected to
return to existing or near existing levels after construction is complete.
8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site is a portion of a 5.2 acre Renton School District Administration and
Transportation facility that provides an administration office, fleet maintenance and
storage for district vehicles, including school buses. The majority of the facility is surface
parking for employees and fleet vehicles. The use is not proposed to change, the
proposal aims to integrate two additional parcels purchased in 2017 for employee
parking and provide additional security fencing for the protection of the assets within
the facility.
The surrounding land uses include commercial and light industrial uses to the north and
east, an elementary school to the south of the site, and older single family with retail
and commercial intermixed to the west of the site. This proposal should not have a
detrimental effect on the surrounding uses as there will not be an increase in staffing as
a result of the proposal. The reduction of curb cuts and addition of streetscaping should
improve the pedestrian landscape on the west side, adjacent to the single-family
housing.
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?
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The subject site has not been used as working farm or forest lands.
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, the proposal will not affect any farm or forest lands, as there are none in the
downtown area.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The site previously contained two commercial buildings which were demolished in 2020;
it is currently vacant land. The larger transportation facility site has one walled
structure, consisting of a 7,340 SF office/administration building along with a 9,420 SF
service garage for repairs and car washes. There are gas pumps which have a canopy of
approximately 3,600 SF over them.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished for this project.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The area of the site in which the project is proposed is zoned CA (Commercial Arterial).
The larger Transportation Facility property is zoned Light Industrial.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The comprehensive plan designation is Commercial Mixed Use and Employment Area.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
The site is not within shoreline jurisdiction.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
No portion of the site has been classified as a critical area.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The project does not propose a change in the number of people working or residing on
the site.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
The project will not result in the displacement of people.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
No displacement is expected, so no measures are proposed.
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l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any.
There will be pedestrian improvements, including streetscaping on the western side of
the site (the area adjacent to single family uses), as well as a public amenity space on
the northwest corner of the site. The proposal will be required to adhere to the City of
Renton land use regulations and design standards for the CA District in an Urban Design
District D.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
None proposed, as no impacts are expected.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing is proposed.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing units will be eliminated as part of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None proposed, as no impact to housing are expected.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The tallest height of any proposed structure will be the proposed parking lot light poles,
which will be 25 feet, as per Renton Municipal Code 4-4-075-E-2.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views will be obstructed or altered by this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Streetscaping/ landscaping are proposed to improve the pedestrian environment and
provide buffering of the parking area from the street. Additionally, interior parking lot
landscaping will provide an aesthetic improvement. New fencing is proposed along the
the north, west and south sides of the parking lot addition. The expected type of fencing
is constructed of galvanized steel and coated with a corrosion protection product and
black acrylic paint.
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11. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
The proposal does include some parking lot lighting which would be present after dark.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
No safety hazards are associated with the parking lot lighting. Parking lot lighting
enhances safety for the users.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
No off-site sources of light or glare are expected to affect this proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
The lighting provided will be in line with Renton Municipal Code 4-4-075(E)(2), no more
than 25’ above the ground and fitted with a cutoff type Luminaire.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
The only recreational opportunities available to the public in the immediate vicinity
would be the playground and fields associated with Sartori Elementary School to the
immediate south of the site.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No, the proposed project would not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
No proposed measures, as there are no expected negative impacts to recreational
opportunities.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers?
If so, specifically describe.
According to WISAARD mapping and the National Register of Historic Places, there are
no buildings, structures or landmarks listed or eligible for preservation. The DAHP
Predictive Model of Risk for Cultural Resources, identifies the site as Very High risk for
containing archaeological sites and cultural resources. The district commissioned a
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cultural assessment for historic and archaeological artifacts by Drayton Archaeology in
September 2024, and no cultural materials were located during the field investigation.
According to that report there are three properties within one mile of the site that are
eligible for the National Registered Historic Places, constructed between 1898 and 1954.
The proposal is not expected to affect any of these properties.
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.
This area of Renton along the southern banks of Lake Washington is known to be an
area of high importance to both the Duwamish and Muckleshoot tribes. According to
the report by Drayton Archaeology, 53 cultural resource studies are recorded within a 1-
mile radius of the project area, most of which did not yield any finds. There are nine
recorded archaeological or historic sites within that same radius, three of which
contained evidence of precontact use.
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.
The proposal utilized the Washington Information System for Architectural and
Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD) online database to assess potential impacts to
cultural and historic resources on and near the project site, as well as a Cultural
Resource Assessment by Drayton Archaeology in September of 2024.
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.
There are no measures proposed to avoid, minimize, or compensate for disturbance to
resources, since no there are no expected cultural or historic ramifications. The project
will implement an Inadvertent Discovery Plan provided in the Cultural Resources Survey.
The Washington State DAHP will be notified if any cultural or archaeological objects are
found during work on the site.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
There are currently seven access points to this site. There is one gated driveway on each
of the four streets that bound the 5.2 acre site, which are associated with the original
RSD property- one at North 4th Street, Park Ave North, North 5th Street and Garden
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Avenue North. There are an additional three driveways and curb cuts that were the
access points to the two parcels acquired in 2017 and the area on which the project is
proposed. These three curb cuts will be removed and replaced with new sidewalks and
curbs.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so,
generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
There are currently two bus routes directly adjacent to the site serving Park Ave North-
King County Metro Route 240 serving Bellevue, Newcastle and Renton, and Sound
Transit Route 560 with access to Bellevue and SeaTac Airport. Less than a half mile walk
from the site is Sound Transit route 566X serving Redmond.
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).
The project will require planting strips along the sidewalks to improve the pedestrian
experience. There are already sidewalks all along the perimeter of the site, and those
will be maintained and improved where necessary.
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe.
The Renton Municipal Airport is about half a mile away and provides regional airport
services for air charter, air taxi, corporate flights, business, and recreational flyers. No
immediate water or rail transport nearby.
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 are not expected to be any additional trips generated by this proposal as there is
not expected to be a staff increase.
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.
No, the proposal will not affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural or forest
products.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
No additional transportation impacts are expected, so there are no proposed measure
to reduce or control those impacts.
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15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so,
generally describe.
No, there shouldn’t be an increased need for public services associated with this project.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
No proposed measures to reduce impacts on public services are proposed.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity
which might be needed.
Gas and Electric: Puget Sound Energy
Water and Sewer: City of Renton
Refuse Service: Republic Services
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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Type name of signee: Lisa Klein, AICP
Position and agency/organization: Associate Principal / AHBL
Date submitted: Oct. 7, 2024