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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. Background
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Renton Fire Station 16 and Maintenance Building
2. Name of applicant:
Renton Regional Fire Authority
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
15815 SE 128TH ST, Renton Wa 98059
4. Date checklist prepared:
11/7/24
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction anticipated to start 2nd Quarter of 2025. Construction completion anticipated 3rd
Quarter 2026.
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.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, Shockey Planning Group, Inc. – August 2022, Wetland
Assessment Findings, Sound View Consultants LLC – September, 2022.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Environmental Review, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Site Plan Review, Commercial Building Permit,
Lot Combination, Grading Permit, Signage, Right Of Way Permits, Stormwater Permit, Storm Vaults
and Retaining Wall Permits,
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
EXHIBIT 12
RECEIVED
12/17/2024 JDing
PLANNING DIVISION
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agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project
description.)
The proposal includes the construction of a new 14,400 SF Fire Station and 12,300 SF Maintenance
Building for Renton Regional Fire Authority on four combined parcels (3664500007, 3664500008,
3664500009, and 3664500330) totaling 151,830 SF or 3.4 Acre located at the corner of SE 128th Street
and 158th Avenue SE. The project will include associated utilities and operation or equipment
including, but limited to, an emergency generator, trash enclosures, drafting pit, visitor parking,
firefighting parking and maintenance parking. The project will also include a 1’-0” Dedication of ROW
parcel 3664500008 along SE 128th for City of Renton future corridor improvement plan, ROW
improvement along 158th Avenue SE at parcel 366450006, site landscaping, and retaining walls.
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 project is located at the corner of SE 128th Street and 158th Avenue SE in Renton, Wa. The is
comprises of four existing parcels as follows:
A) 3664500007
Legal Description: JANETTS RENTON BOULEVARD TRS E 57 FT OF W 291 FT
B) 3664500008
Legal Description: JANETTS RENTON BOULEVARD TRS E 171 FT OF W 234 FT OF LOT 1 BLK 1 &
LOTS 7-8-9 BLK 4 LESS ST SD ADD
C) 3664500009
Legal Description: JANETTS RENTON BOULEVARD TRS PP ACT 39946082 MOBILE HOME S 133 FT
OF W 63 FT
D) 366450330
Legal Description: JANETTS RENTON BOULEVARD TRS LESS CO RD
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Sloping from SW corner to NE corner at 2.5% and East to West at 4.4%. Level at existing house
pads and adjacent properties abutting west property line. Slopes less than 5% at areas of work.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Small portion of the site slopes at 23%. Otherwise grades are less than 5%
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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.
Crushed gravel surfacing, soft/loose to medium dense sandy silt/ silty sand with variable organic
and gravel content, medium dense to dense silty sand with variable content weathered glacial till,
and unweathered glacial till.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Based on review and observations of the site, it does not have sensitive or protected slopes, and
has low landslide, erosion, seismic, and coal mine hazards.
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.
Earth excavation and fill to accomplish finished grades for Fire Station, driveways and parking
areas. Total area of earthwork is 160,000 sf. Stripping of unsuitable top layer is 6000 cy. CUT is
4600 cy. FILL is 4600 cy; includes on site suitable excavated material and imported structural fill,
trench backfill, bedding. Source of fill will be from gravel pit to be determined by the contractor.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, rain falling on and draining over exposed soils can cause erosion. Temporary coverings such
rock, straw, hydro- seeding and other temporary covers are expected to mitigate erosion during
the construction period.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
48%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
Temporary coverings such rock, straw, hydro- seeding and other temporary covers are expected
to mitigate erosion during the construction period.
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.
Short-term air quality impacts may occur during construction. Air emissions would include
primarily particulate matter and small amounts of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen from
construction machinery exhaust. The sources of particulate matter would be fugitive dust from
earth moving or excavation activities and diesel smoke. In addition, temporary odors from
machinery exhaust and paving activities could occur. Long-term air quality impacts would be air
emissions in the form of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen associated with the operation of
fire station vehicles and apparatus.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
There are no off-site sources of emissions or odor that would affect the proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions and other impacts to air quality during
construction would include the following, as appropriate:
1. Cover loads, wet down and/or ensure adequate free board on trucks during transport of fill
material and topsoil;
2. Clean up spills of transported material on public roads promptly by frequent use of a street
sweeper machine;
3. Cover loads of hot asphalt to minimize odors;
4. Schedule work tasks to minimize disruption of existing vehicle traffic on streets in the vicinity of
the proposed project; and
5. Maintain all construction machinery engines in good mechanical condition to minimize exhaust
emissions.
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.
No
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No surface water withdrawals or diversions are anticipated.
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.
There would be no intentional discharge of waste materials to surface waters. Best
management practices will be employed to avoid unintentional spills.
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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.
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.
None
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this
water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Surface water will be collected from roof and pavements and routed to onsite shallow
stormtech drain fields and detention and water quality vault. Vault will discharge to existing
drainage ditch along 158th Ave SE and SE 128th Street.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Waste materials will be discharged to the sewer. Waste materials are not planned to enter
surface water.
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site?
If so, describe.
No, existing drainage patterns will be preserved.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
A combined detention vault and drain field will be used to collect and treat all the surface
water generated from the site, prior to discharge to city systems.
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.
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☐ 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?
86 trees will be removed (69%) and approximately 136,000 sf of land will be disturbed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
Proposed planting will include 50% native plants.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
A little bit of Himalayan blackberry.
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.
Red-tailed hawk and songbirds observed on/near site. Species of local importance that may utilize
the site include bald eagle, pileated woodpeckers, Vaux’s swift, merlin, great blue heron, and red-
tailed hawk
Wildlife mammal species expected to utilize the project site most are species that are adapted to
living in urban settings. These species generally include raccoons, opossums, eastern gray squirrel,
rats, mice and bats
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No priority species known to be present.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
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.
None known
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.
Natural gas is planned for heating the apparatus bay via gas-fired infrared heaters and cooking
only. All other systems used for heating, cooling, water heating will be electric to comply with
current WSEC requirements.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
No
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List
other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any.
High efficiency, multi-zone heat pump system will heat and cool the station. High efficiency
energy recovery ventilator will provide ventilation for the station
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.
Fire apparatus returning from off-site incident responses will require on-site cleaning within the
apparatus bays. Apparatus washing will occur indoors and all vehicle wash water with associated
contaminants such as oil and grease, and potential benzene, pesticides, herbicides, nitrates, and
other metals will be collected via trench drains located under the apparatus and conveyed
through an oil water separator to the municipal sanitary sewer in accordance with DOE best
practices.
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been performed and determined no
known contamination on the site. The ESA also indicates the environmental hits on parcels
within a one-mile radius of the site pose low environmental risk to the subject site.
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.
An existing gas line runs along SE 128th Street. Existing gas utilities on site have been capped
and removed prior to submission of this report. Existing septic tanks associated with existing
single-family homes (previously demolished) have been removed prior to submission of this
report.
A new gas line connection will be required to service new fire station and maintenance
building.
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.
No toxic or hazardous chemicals will be stored or produced during the project's development
or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. Hydrocarbon products
(gasoline, diesel fuel, oils) used to run the construction equipment are the only potential
sources of contamination. The contractor will prepare a Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure plan (SPCC) that will outline BMPs, responsive actions in the event of a spill
or release, including notification and reporting procedures.
During the life of the building, it is expected that general station cleaning agents will be
stored within janitorial closets however, it is anticipated that these agents will be
environmentally friendly and conform the LEED Certified Green Cleaning plan. Additionally, it
is anticipated that a minimal amount of spray paint, solvents and less than a gallon of gas will
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be stored in a Flammable liquids cabinet during the life of the building for use in the shop
area for small tools. The fire department has hazmat containment protocols and absorbent
materials within this contained area if any spills where to occur.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services would be required beyond those occasionally required by
other similar public facilities. These include police, fire, and emergency medical services.
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
In the event that hazardous materials are encountered during construction, removal would be
conducted in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Potential spills
from construction machinery would be minimized through incorporation of a spill prevention
and maintenance plan. Post construction, wash water will be routed through trench drains, an
oil water separator, and into the sanitary sewer. Any potential fuel spills would be within the
covered fuel island containment area and mitigated with on-site hazmat supplies.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic
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)?
On a short-term basis (during construction), noise levels would temporarily increase near the
construction activity due to heavy equipment use and construction materials transport.
Sound levels generated during construction would vary based on the construction phase and
equipment used. Generally, at a distance of 50 feet, sound levels for various types of
construction equipment or vehicles typically vary from 76 decibels (dBA) to 89 dBA.
Construction activity is only proposed on weekdays within the hours allowed by the City of
Renton. No night work is proposed. If required to meet construction schedules, work within
those days and hours allowed would only be conducted after obtaining a noise variance from
the City. Sirens from the fire trucks and other safety vehicles will also be a source of noise
during operation of the fire station facility. Safety sirens are exempt from the noise
ordinance. Regular traffic and operational noise from incoming/departing fire apparatus’,
medic, and firefighter vehicles including operation of apparatus bay doors. Occasional traffic
from visitors, trash collection, postal deliveries, and visiting apparatus.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction related noise complaints (if any) will be discussed during weekly construction
meetings and addressed as necessary if it becomes an issue. Post construction, noise from
returning and visiting apparatus. This area has been setback from neighboring residences to
mitigate noise. The on-site standby generator will be placed within a sound attenuating
enclosure.
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.
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The subject parcels abut SE 128th Street to the north and 156th Ave SE to the west. Beyond SE
128th adjacent parcels are within the Unincorporated King County Boundary line, are zoned Rural
Areas (RA-5), and are currently utilized as single-family residences.
The subject parcels and parcels to the east and west are within the City of Renton boundary and
are zoned Residential-4 (R-4). The parcel to the east is utilized as a church. Parcels to the west
are used for single-family residential.
Parcels that abut the subject parcel to the south are within the Unincorporated King County
Boundary line are zoned Urban Residential (R-4) and are utilized as single-family residences.
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?
N/A
c. Describe any structures on the site.
3 single-family homes and associated outbuildings including, but not limited to, detached
garages, sheds, fences, and site walls. All existing structures have been demolished by the Renton
Regional Fire Authority prior to submission of this report. Subject parcels are vacant. Demolition
includes the removal of existing septic tanks and utilities which have been capped at the streets.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Refer to response to item 8c above. Existing structures have been previously demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Refer to the response to item 8a above. Subject parcels are zoned Residential-4 (R-4).
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Residential Low Density
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
None
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?
Fire Station 16 will be staffed by 3 to 6 crew members. Maintenance Building will be staffed by 3-
4 people.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
N/A - Refer to response to item 8c above. Existing lots are vacant.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
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N/A - Refer to response to item 8c above. Existing lots are vacant.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any.
Located in a residential zone fire station is an allowed use through the Conditional Use Permit
process. The project will retain 30% of existing significant trees and provide a green buffer to
neighboring properties. Property frontage improvements will add sidewalks and planting areas.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
N/A – The project is not nearby any of the lands listed above
9. Housing
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.
N/A – Refer to response to item 8.c above. Existing lots are vacant.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
N/A
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?
Fire Station – top of parapet is 25’-11 1/4” above average grade elevation
Maintenance Building – roof peek is 37’-10” above average grade elevations
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Project complies with building height requirements for City of Renton within an R-4 zone. Grade
has been retained on the back side of structures to reduce overall profile of each building.
11. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Sources of light and glare associated with the project proposal include new overhead site lighting
and vehicle lights. Onsite lighting will be present throughout the non-daylight hours. Glare from
fire truck and other safety vehicles would be more prevalent at dawn and dusk during the winter
month when primary commute periods extend beyond daylight hours. Light will be provided for
safety, security, and wayfinding on the site. Glare will be mitigated by the use of sharp cutoff
fixtures.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
c. Night lighting and increased light and glare from vehicular traffic associated with the proposed
facility may be considered a nuisance level impact by some. But it would not create a safety
hazard or adversely affect views.
d. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Existing street lighting
e. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
The following measures will be incorporated into the project design to reduce or control light
and glare impacts:
· Lighting types will be carefully planned to reduce potential spill of light off the project site;
· Maximum height of on-site lighting is expected to be approximately 25 feet above lowest
grade at building;
· Plant materials for landscaping and buffer plantings will be considered and located to
effectively reduce light and glare from vehicles maneuvering on the site; and
· Use of sharp cut off fixtures, strategic locating of fixtures such that lighting will not extend
beyond site boundaries
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
· Coalfield Park is situated approximately 0.18 miles north of the project site and is accessed via
164th Ave SE (0.5 miles from the project site).
· Cedar River to Lake Sammamish Trail Site is situated approximately 0.17 miles east of the
project and is not readily accessible by foot or vehicular traffic.
· Maplewood Park is located approximately 0.6 miles southwest of the project and is accessed
via 144th Ave SE (1.05 miles from the project site)
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:
The project would not impact recreational areas
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.
No
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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No
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
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.
Public access and apparatus response will occur along SE 128th Street via two separate curb cuts.
Maintenance building access, firefighter crew access, and apparatus return will occur along 158th
Avenue SE via one curb cut.
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?
Transit Service is provided by King County Metro. The nearest bus stop is located approximately
575 feet west of the project site at the intersection of 156th Ave. SE and SE 128th and is served by
Route 111.
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).
Frontage improvements including street widening and addition of sidewalks along portions of
158th Ave SE and SE 128th abutting subject parcels will be required. Additional improvements are
not planned.
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No
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?
The completed project is estimated to generate 15 trips during the weekday AM peak hour and 9
trips during the weekday PM peak hour.
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
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Traffic flow will be mostly likely impacted by emergency apparatus response onto SE 128th Steet.
A new emergency beacon is proposed at the intersection of SE 128th Street and 158th Ave SE to
slow traffic and allow for safe response.
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The City of Renton has requested a 1’-0” ROW dedication along SE 128th Street to allow for
future road widening. Right-of-Way improvements include the addition of sidewalks, curb and
gutter, and landscape planters along SE 128th Street and 158th Ave SE. Currently, SE 128th
Street has only a paved shoulder and 158th Ave SE has only a gravel shoulder. The addition of
sidewalks and landscape planters will improve pedestrian safety.
New drive access points along SE 128th Street are located 50’-0” apart, which complies with City
of Renton standards.
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
The proposed project is a fire station providing additional public services, thus the proposed
project would not result in an increased need for public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
The project will be designed in accordance with applicable building and fire codes to ensure
compliance with fire and life safety requirements. Once complete, the proposed fire station will
provide improved access to necessary public facilities.
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.
City of Renton 8” gravity wastewater main will be extended approximately 800’ north to the
subject parcels.
Utilities are provided by King County Water District 90 (water), Republic Waste (refuse), PSE
(natural gas and electricity), City of Renton (Sanitary Sewer).
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: Michelle Langrehr
Position and agency/organization: Senior Project Architect
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D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions
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?
N/A
· Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
N/A
· 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?
N/A
· 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?
N/A
· Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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?
N/A
· 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?
N/A
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· 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
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