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Home My WebLink AboutSWP2702959_4STAFF City of Renton REPORT Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE: March 18, 2003 Project Name: SW 7th Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project Applicant: City of Renton, Surface Water Utilities Division (Allen Quynn) File Number: LUA-03-016, ECF Project Manager. Jason E. Jordan Project Description: The Storm Water Utilities Section of the P/B/PW Department is proposing to place approximately 3,600 linear feet of new stormwater conveyance pipe within SW 7th Street. The new stormwater conveyance system would be located between Lind Avenue SW and Burnett Avenue South, beneath the paved right-of-way area within SW 7th Street. The existing stormwater conveyance system is comprised of pipe ranging from 24 to 48-inches in diameter. The Utilities Section is proposing to replace the existing pipe with new pipe ranging from 36 to 60-inches in diameter. The project would utilize both corrugated polyethylene (plastic) pipe and concrete pipe. (Project Description Continued on Page 2). Project Location: Within SW 71h Street R-O-W, between Lind Avenue SW & Burnett Avenue S Exist. Bldg. Area gsf N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area gsf N/A Site Area 54,000 sf Total Building Area gsf N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff Recommend that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). ERC Report.doc SW 7TH STREET STORMWA TER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS LUA-03-016, ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF March 18, 2003 Page 2 of 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUED: SW 7th Street is classified as a Minor Arterial on the City's Arterial Street Map. It is comprised of a four -lane street with a center turn lane and ranges from 60 to 80 feet in right-of-way width. The roadway has sidewalks, curb and gutters on both sides of the street. The project area (SW 71h Street) beginning at Lind Avenue SW is largely surrounded by industrial zoned lots, which contain large warehousing and small scale manufacturing operations. Moving east along SW 7th Street, the project area is surrounded by commercial uses, including an automobile dealership and other retail development. Finally, toward the eastern end of the project site (near Burnett Avenue South), the area neighboring the project site is comprised of small scale multi -family and single-family housing, which is zoned Residential Multi -Family Urban Center (RM-U). As the proposed storm water conveyance system would utilize pipe that exceeds 8-inches in diameter, the project is subject to the Environmental (SEPA) Review process. Construction is anticipated to be completed in two phases. Phase One, from Lind Avenue SW to Rainier Avenue South, is expected to start in April of 2003 and be substantially completed by October of 2003. Phase Two, between Rainer Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South, would take place in April of 2004 and be substantially completed by October of 2004. However, the applicant has reserved the right to revise the project schedule and associated phasing as new project budget information is generated. B. RECOMMENDATION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: XX IDETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE XX Issue DNS with 14 da, C. MITIGATION MEASURES No mitigation measures are recommended. D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DETERMINATION OF NON - SIGNIFICANCE — MITIGATED. eal Period. I Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period followed by a 14 day Appeal Period. In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. Earth Impacts: The project area is relatively flat, with the steepest slope being 6.5%. The applicant submitted a draft Geotechnical report dated February of 2003 prepared by HWA GeoSciences Inc. The report indicates that some fill was encountered directly beneath the pavement. The fill soil extends 2.5 to 4 feet below the surface. Beyond the fill soil, the project site soils consist of recent alluvium sand and gravel with peat, silt and clay. In general, the geotechnical engineering report concludes that the soils are appropriate for the proposed utility upgrade and there should be minimal post -construction settling upon project completion. The proposed construction method would involve trenching within the project area. During the trenching process, the contractor may be required to utilize steel sheet piles to support the excavation area and to protect the surrounding utilities. The excavated soil would be stockpiled on site or at a nearby location. Once the new stormwater conveyance pipe is located within the open trench and all necessary connections are made, the excavated soil would be utilized for backfill. If additional fill is necessary, construction grade soil would be imported to the project site from an approved off -site source. The applicant has indicated that any additional fill material would consist of clean, fine to medium sand for bedding and backfill around the new conveyance system. The applicant has also indicated that the contractor would be responsible for watering down the construction area in order to minimize dust impacts. As a result of the utility upgrade, all trees.. shrubs and grasses in the right-of-way ERC Report.doc SVY 7TH STREET STORMWA TER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS LUA-03-016, ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF March 18, 2003 Page 3 of 4 within the project area would be removed. However, the applicant has indicated that all vegetated areas would be restored to pre -construction conditions. In addition, the applicant has indicated that the drainage patterns within the project area would remain the same upon project completion. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Nexus: N/A 2. Water Impacts: There are no surface water bodies or sensitive areas located on the subject site. Minor dewatering would occur during construction and no waste materials would be discharged. Staff does not anticipated the proposed utility upgrade to change any existing runoff patterns or create any additional new impervious surfaces. City adopted sedimentation and erosion control measures would be employed during project construction. These measures would mitigate any potential stormwater impacts that may occur as a result of the construction associated with this project (i.e. moving, storage and use of soil materials). Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Nexus: N/A 3. Noise Impacts: Short-term construction noise impacts are expected from this proposal. These noises would largely be generated from heavy equipment (trenching machine, steel sheet pile machinery, large construction trucks, etc.). Staff does not expect the short-term construction noise to impact the neighboring properties, as the majority of the subject site is comprised of a four -lane minor arterial street (predominately located within and industrial/commercial area of the City). However, the project site is located approximately 500 feet south of a large multi -family complex and would approach a multi -family neighborhood near the eastern end of proposed Phase II (near Burnett Avenue S). Therefore, the project would be subject to the City adopted Washington State noise standards, which limits the amount of noise that can be generated from one site and received on a neighboring site. In order to exceed the maximum permitted noise levels, the applicant would be required to seek a variance from the City's Board of Public Works. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. 4. Transportation Impacts: Minor impacts to local traffic patterns may occur as a result of the project construction. According to the preliminary traffic control plan, one or more of the northern lanes within SW 7th Street would be closed during project construction. Regardless of the lane closures, the traffic control plan stipulates that traffic would be allowed to flow in both directions within SW 7th Street at all times. The plan calls for the contractor to place large steel sheets over the open trench areas when construction is not underway. This would allow automobiles to travel over the open trench work areas when the contractor does not need access to those areas. In addition, the traffic control plan requires the contractor to limit the area of lane closure to 600 feet. This traffic control plan mitigation measure would ensure that the contractor closes only the minimum amount of lane area necessary. The traffic control plan calls for several detour signs at strategic intersections indicating that business are open via an alternative route. It should also be noted that the traffic control plan required the contractor to provided businesses with a minimum of one egress/ingress drive at all times. As a result of the project, asphalt roadway patching and/or complete removal and replacement of portions of the existing roadways would be required. These impacts would be mitigated by the applicant's construction mitigation plan. The plan indicates that work hours would be limited to the hours between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, unless an alternative work schedule is determined necessary. Transportation hauling routes may include SW 71h Street, Lind Avenue SW, Oakesdale Avenue SW and SW Grady Way. Finally, the applicant has indicated that the roadway would be restored to its pre -construction condition prior to project completion. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Nexus: N/A ERC Report.doc S.W, 7- STREET STORMWA TER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS LUA-03-016, ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF March 18, 2003 Page 4 of 4 E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental / Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. Planning 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm., Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. All debris and demolition materials must be removed from the site and properly disposed of in an approved off - site location. If underground tanks or hazardous materials are encountered during site preparation, the applicant must contact the City to discuss appropriate soils testing and disposal measures (e.g., Fire Department tank removal permits and verification soils are not contaminated). 4. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1 st and March 31 st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. Fire Prevention 1. The project must maintain emergency access at all times. Police 1. Please ensure the right-of-way remains accessible for emergency vehicles. Plan Review 1. Final Traffic Control Plan to be approved prior to construction. 2. Neighboring business should be contacted by the City's Project Manager or contractor prior to construction. Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 4, 2003. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, and 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. ERC Report.doc DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement ProjectA300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb A. BACKGROUND Name of proposed project, if applicable: SW 7`h Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project Name of applicant: City of Renton Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: City of Renton Engineer Surface Water Utility Gray & Osborne, Inc. 1055 South Grady Way, 5"' FL 701 Dexter Ave. N. #200 Renton, WA 98055 Seattle, WA 98109 Allen Quynn Michael Jauhola, P.E. Project Manager Project Manager (425) 430-7247 (206) 284-0860 4. Date checklist prepared: February 10, 2003. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton, Washington 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is expected to begin in June 2003 and be complete by October 31, 2003; however, the project may be divided into two phases. Phase One would take place in 2003 between April and October. Phase Two would take place in 2004 between April and October. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Portions of the existing storm drainage systems that connect into the proposed SW 7" Street storm drainage system may be upgraded in the future. In anticipation of future upgrades to the existing storm system, the proposed pipe will be designed to accommodate future improvements to Shattuck Avenue as well as remaining section of pipe on SW 7" Street from Lind Avenue to the outfall at Black River Forbay. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. No known previous environmental information. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 2 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None known. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton Land Use Master Permit Application and SEPA Checklist. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. The purpose of this proposal is to replace approximately 3,600 lineal feet of existing stormwater conveyance system in SW 71h Street with a larger diameter pipe and associated structures to reduce existing flooding problems along the street corridor of SW 7"' Street and provide improved conveyance for stormwater flows from adjacent storm drainage systems. The existing storm pipe ranges in size from 24" to 36" and will be replaced with 36", 48" and 60" pipe. The new pipe will be made of either reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) or Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe (CPEP) depending on design requirements. 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. SW 7`h Street between Lind Avenue and Burnett Avenue Quarter Sections: SW 18, SE 18, Township: 23N Range: 5E A vicinity map is attached to this document and a site plan will be provided under Part 10 of the City of Renton's Environmental Review Application. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other The total elevation change in the 3,600 feet between Lind Avenue and Burnett Avenue is approximately 6.5 feet. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) The steepest slope on the project site is at the intersection of SW 7"' Street and Rainier Avenue. That slope is approximately 1 percent. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 S> PA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 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 prime farmland. The soil in the vicinity of the proposed pipe alignment is composed of loose to median dense, clean to slightly silty sand and gravel to a depth of 2.5 to 4 feet. Below this depth the soil consists of very loose to medium dense, gray, clean to very silty sand and very soft to medium stiff, dark organic silt and peat. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Anecdotal information from previous utility projects suggests that a majority of the underlying soils within SW 7`h Street are not suitable for trench backfill. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No filling and grading is proposed for this project. All cut and fill quantities will be limited to trench excavation and backfill. Any imported fill material will be from an approved source. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. There is potential for erosion to occur as a result of construction. Erosion will be limited to trench excavation and backfill activities and will be contained on -site using Department of Ecology approved Best Management Practices (BMPs). About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? No new impervious surface area is projected to be added to the project site after construction. Construction will consist of replacing portions of the existing storm drainage system with new pipes. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: The Contractor shall employ Best Management Practices to minimize the effects of erosion. The use of straw bales, catch basin inserts, storm bypass system etc. shall be required during construction, as required by the contract. In addition, the project may be temporarily "shut down" during times of inclement weather conditions. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchIst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 4 Normal exhaust emissions from construction equipment, both diesel and gas operated equipment, is expected during construction. Dust may be emitted during the construction of the project. Methods shall be employed on -site as needed to control any fugitive dust problems. The contractor will be required to employ dust mitigation measures such as sweeping of paved areas in the vicinity of the trench excavation. b. Are there any off -site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The construction contract will include provisions for dust control during construction. 3. WATER Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year- round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The project site is not in the immediate vicinity of a surface water body. The eventual outfall of the overall drainage basin that contains the drainage facilities associated with the project site is the Black River Forbay, located approximately 3,300 feet northwest of Lind Avenue. 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. Im 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 general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? 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. Il File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 5 b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Significant dewatering is anticipated due to groundwater seepage to the areas being excavated. The exact quantity of ground water is unknown. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None anticipated. C. Water Runoff (including storm water): 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. Storm runoff from the project site will be controlled through a tightline drain system with catch basins and will be connected to the proposed storm drainage system along various points in the pipe alignment. The new pipe will connect back into an existing 60-inch pipe at Lind Avenue. Storm runoff is then conveyed through the existing pipe for approximately 3,200 where it outfalls into a culvert that spans the north terminus of Naches Avenue SW. The culvert discharges into a drainage ditch which runs west for approximately 550 feet before outfalling into the Black River Forbay. The Black River Forbay is tributary to the Green River approximately 3,800 feet west of this point. Since no impervious surface is being added, flows will not increase throughout the SW 7`h Street drainage basin as a result of this project. Based on the hydrologic modeling that was completed as part of the project design, the peak flow for the 25-yr storm event downstream of the project near the Lind Avenue intersection end of the project is approximately 120 cfs. This flow assumes future land use conditions for the drainage basin. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Yes. Even with the use of BMPs, some sediment originating from erosion could enter the watercourses downstream from the project. With proper erosion controls this event could be minimized if not completely eliminated. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Methods to minimize and mitigate construction related erosion will be provided in design and within the contract documents. Methods include the use of silt fence and straw bales to entrap migrating silt on site and the placing of filter fabric over catch basins to restrict silt from entering the existing storm system. All exposed areas shall be seeded and mulched upon completion. Native material excavated from the pipe trench will be hauled off site or, if suitable, be placed back in the H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchist.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 6 trench the same day. Any dewatering of ground water from the trench during construction will either be directed into a settling tank prior to discharge into the downstream storm system or will be directed into the sewer system. Ground water pumped out of the trench will need to comply with State water quality standards prior to discharge back into the existing storm system. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: _X_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X_ shrubs _X_ grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some minor landscape restoration will be required as a part of the project construction. The vegetation that will be disturbed consists of a few small bushes, isolated strips of grass and possibly four 12-inch caliber evergreen trees located on the north side of the street between Burnett Ave. S. and the driveway at STA 28+30 (as shown on the plans). Two of the trees are located at the south end of Burnett Linear Park and are owned by the City Parks Department. C. List threatened or 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: All exposed cut -and -fill slopes shall be seeded and mulched upon completion. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Chinook salmon inhabit the Green River, which is located approximately 1.5 miles downstream of the project site. As discussed above, there are 3,200 feet of storm pipe and 4,350 feet of open channel between the westerly limit of the proposed pipe and the outfall to the Green River. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 7 C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Not applicable. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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. Oil, gas, and diesel fuel will be consumed by construction equipment and machinery during construction. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. IM 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: Not applicable. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Yes. Oil, gas, and diesel fuel leaks from machinery during construction. The contractor shall implement the necessary measures to clean up any spills or leaks. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Not applicable. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Not applicable. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Aside from moderate traffic noise on SW 7"' Street and adjacent streets, the primary sources of noise will occur from construction equipment such as track hoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks and small gasoline powered power tools. Due to poor soil conditions, project construction will require the use of steel sheet piles driven into the ground to maintain the integrity of the trench during IJAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 0 excavation and to minimize settlement of surrounding utilities. Pile driving typically generates short duration, high -intensity sound. 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. Short-term noise from machinery during working hours will occur during the course of construction. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Working hours will be established by the contract limiting working hours to weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. unless otherwise approved by the City per Section 1-08.1(3) of the City's Supplemental Specifications. Some weekend or evening work is expected in order to minimize impacts to intersections throughout the project. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is currently City right-of-way. Land uses adjacent to the project site are residential and commercial. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so. describe. No. C. Describe any structures on the site. Utility poles, power poles, and utility boxes exist within the project site. Underground utilities consist of water lines, sanitary sewers, storm drainage pipes, catch basins, manholes, gas mains, and cable and telephone lines. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Existing pipe and manhole fixtures (all located underground) may be removed and waste hauled to allow for the installation of new facilities. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The project site is within existing City of Renton right-of-way. Adjacent properties are zoned commercial and residential at 25-75 dwelling units per gross acre (RM-U), with a portion of the drainage basin zoned for 8 dwelling units per gross acre (R-8), 10 dwelling units per gross acre (R-10) and 15-35 dwelling units per acre (RM-T). What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? City street right-of-way. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 9 Not Applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not applicable. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Not applicable. 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. None. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable. 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. Not applicable. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 10 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? In the event that a portion of the construction is accomplished at night, additional street lighting may be required. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Any lighting used for this project will be limited to the construction area. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? A City -owned park located immediately east and north of Burnett Ave. S. and SW 71h St. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Construction of the proposed storm drainage system may temporarily impact the accessibility to the southern portion of the park. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The contractor shall maintain access to the park at all times. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 11 Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not applicable. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Several major streets serve the project site. These streets include Talbot Road, Shattuck Avenue, Rainier Avenue, Hardie Avenue, and Lind Avenue. SW Sunset Boulevard, Grady Way, and Interstate 405 are located within a half mile of the project site. The contractor will be required to submit a traffic control plan that will include possible detour routes if necessary and mitigation measures to minimize traffic impacts to businesses. The traffic control plan will be review and approved by the City prior to beginning work. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? No change in parking would occur. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? Improvements to public roads will include all areas affected by storm drainage improvements. Sidewalks and curb and gutter will be installed in areas where existing sidewalks are damaged during construction. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. No additional traffic generation is anticipated. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Construction will take place in a timely manner to minimize disturbance to traffic flow through the various street corridor(s). Traffic control through the construction area will be required by contract. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Prgiects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 12 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. IM b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The contract documents will include provisions for maintaining existing utility service. The Contractor shall be required to locate all existing utilities and coordinate all construction activities with all affected utility companies during the construction phase. 16. UTILITIES 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. Utilities proposed for the project include new storm pipe and catch basins to be owned and operated by the City of Renton Surface Water Utility. Some existing utilities may require relocation and/or reconstruction to accommodate the new storm pipe. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non -significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: f l y of R e h fu>i Name Printed: ; ` ({vl ZAk4il 0 �`!! Date: a J J a 103 HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\SW7thaformenvchlst.doc/02/12/03\AQ\tb 13 Date: To: From: Subject CITY OF R E N T O N RECEIVEL) FEB 19 2003 MEMORANDUM CITY OF RENTON UTILITY SYSTEMS February 18, 2003 Alley Quynn�] Jason JordaQD velopment Planning Project No. LUA-03-016, ECF The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. The Environmental Review Committee has tentatively scheduled your project for consideration on March 11, 2003. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-7219, if you have any questions. acceptancememo.doc City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: CITY OF RENTON ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-7247 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: CITY OF RENTON Surface Water Utility COMPANY (if applicable): N/A ADDRESS: Same as above CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER Same as above CONTACT PERSON NAME: Allen Quynn COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way CITY Renton ZIP.. 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: (425) 430-7247 AQuynn@ci.renton.wa.us PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: SW 7th Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: SW 7th Street between Lind Avenue and Burnett Avenue KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): N/A EXISTING LAND USE(S): City right-of-way PROPOSED LAND USE(S): City right-of-way EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: City right-of-way PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): No changes proposed. EXISTING ZONING: City -owned right-of-way. Adjacent properties are RM-U, CA and IM. PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): No changes proposed. SITE AREA (in square feet): Approximately 54,000 SQ. FT SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): N/A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\S W 7thaformmasterapp.doc02/05/03 PROJECT INFORMATION (continued) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE N PROJECT (if applicable): N/A VALUE: $2,200,000 (Est.) IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE SW and SE QUARTER OF SECTION 18 , TOWNSHIP 23N , RANGE 5E IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental Review 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) / 7''P✓I L, declare that I am (please check one) Zthe current owner of the property involved in this applica n or the aut orized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and ans herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief`. certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that A U--EN & U U IU Iv ILIsigned this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and volunt ry act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. (Signature of Own r/Re sentative) ' � tI �P .•�stoN'• cs �� Notary Public in and for the State of 4�sngton i •.. tl� o`er NOTARY m: a i 0 a� to i (Signature of Owner/Representative) , j Notary(Print) �` I�1�1 uuL1G My appointment expires: H:\Fi1e Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1300 SEPA\S W 7thaformmasterapp.doc02/05/03 LIST OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300-FEET OF THE SUBJECT SITE City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PROJECT NAME: 5 r"-' 27{'� S1' S�Cjnvi ��'✓lG�sernOi�y�rn��+� ��G�� APPLICATION NO: The following is a list of property owners within 300 feet of the subject site. The Development Services Division will notify these individuals of the proposed development. NAME ADDRESS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\AFOR?&aformlistospo.doc06/25/02 (Attach additional sheets, if necessary) NAME ADDRESS Applicant Certification ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER t t �J Vj ✓I hereby certify that the above list(s) of adjaqRe\�roperty (Print Name) — R Rk/ i owners and their addresses were obtained from: �: �10•.�G'�,�ta ,Title Company Records ;ing County Assessors Records 5'' : o ��'�. Cn Signed rvt L� Date / 1 U Ala c!' t) �( pp ant) �j,;� e OF WASH NOTARY ATTESTED: Subscrib and sworn before me, a Nota Public, in and for the State of Washington, residing at N on the i�- day of 200B. 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All improvements will be located on SW 7t' Street between Lind Avenue and Burnett Avenue. The total area for all drainage basins draining toward the project is approximately 630 acres. Location on SW 7t" Street between Lind Avenue SW and Burnett Avenue S. Phasing It is anticipated the project will be constructed in two phases. Phase I will be from Morris Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. and Phase II will be from Lind Ave. SW to Morris Ave. S. Proposed construction dates Phase I construction is expected to begin in Summer 2003 and be complete by Fall 2003. Construction on Phase II is expected to begin in Spring of 2004 and be competed by Fall 2004. Hours of operation Construction work will occur on weekdays. The City may require the contractor to work weekends if necessary. Work from Lind Ave. S. to the east side of Rainier Ave. S. may be done at night between the hours of 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Work from the east side of Rainier Ave. S. to Burnett Ave. S. will be done during normal working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM unless night time work is warranted. Proposed hauling/transportation routes The Contractor shall propose to the City hauling and transportation routes before the beginning of construction. Page 1 of 2 SW 7`h Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project Environmental Review Measures to be implemented to minimize dust, traffic and transportation impacts, erosion, mud, noise, and other noxious characteristics The construction contract will include provisions for dust control during construction. Normal exhaust emissions from construction equipment, both diesel and gas operated equipment, is expected during construction. Methods shall be employed on -site as needed to control any fugitive dust or emissions problems. A traffic control plan which minimizes the amount of disruption to SW 7`h Street and adjacent streets shall be provided by the Contractor prior to construction. The plan will include detour routes and signage directing traffic to and from businesses as necessary No road closures are anticipated; however, project construction will require closures of individual lanes, primarily on the north side of the street. The Contractor shall maintain at least one access point to businesses at all times. The Contractor shall employ Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize the effects of erosion. The continual use of straw bales, catch basin inserts, etc. shall be required during construction, as required by the contract. In addition, the project may be temporarily "shut down" during times of inclement weather conditions. High noise levels characteristic of construction machinery is to be expected during the course of construction. The contractor will employ noise abatement measures where possible to minimize sound levels. Measures to be implemented to minimize impacts to existing landscaping and Sidewalk There will be very minimal impact to existing landscaping and sidewalk. Project construction will occur primarily within the paved surfaces of the street. A small portion of the trench excavation will disturb approximately 150 feet of sidewalk and approximately 2500 SF of grass strips located along the north side of the street and four evergreen trees. The contract plans will include a requirement for the contractor to restore all disturbed sidewalk and vegetation to their pre -construction condition. Two trees are located on Parks Department property on the south side of Burnett Linear Park. It would be preferred to remove and replace these trees with an acceptable number and size to satisfy the Parks Department's mitigation requirements. It may be possible to shift the pipe alignment such that the trees could remain in place; however, this option will need to be evaluated during design. The two other trees which are located on City right-of-way west of Smithers Ave. S. will probably need to be removed. These trees will be replaced if required through the environmental review process. Any specialty hours proposed for construction or hauling The City may allow work at night or on weekends as needed to reduce traffic impacts and minimize disruption to businesses and residents. Page 2 of 2 SW 7'h Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project Environmental Review Preliminary traffic control plan A traffic control plan which minimizes the amount of disruption to SW 7`h Street and adjacent streets shall be provided by the Contractor prior to construction. Page 3 of 2 SW 7 h Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project Environmental Review �QB ,,.,. BRIDGE A,%)TO CENTER TOYOTA • GMC TRUCK • PONTIAC Mr. Jason Jordan 14VELOPMENT PLANN!NO Project Planner 01TY OF RENTON Dev. Services Division MAR 3 2003 City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way RECEIVED Renton, WA 98055 RE: SW 7TH Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project; LUA-03-016 ECF Dear Mr. Jordan: I recently received a copy of the City's Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non -Significance, a document that briefly describes storm drainage improvements that the City of Renton ("City") is planning to construct on SW 7`h Street. I am concerned that the project will cause significant access and traffic safety problems, excessive noise and excessive dust. These significant impacts will harm my business, my employees and my customers. Loss of business will also harm the City and diminish its income stream from taxes on automobile sales. These tax revenues currently provide the City $55,250 a month. It is my hope and expectation that by bringing these matters to the City's attention, the City will work with me to address these concerns. I am in the process of gathering more information about this project. I have a meeting scheduled later this week with Mr. Allen Quynn. As I learn more, I may have additional comments and concerns. Please add my name to the list of interested parties so that I am sure to receive notice of all further actions that the City intends to undertake with regard to this matter. What is at Risk? I am a long-time member of the Renton business community. I have operated car dealerships in Renton for approximately 21 years. My current dealerships include Bob Bridge Toyota and Bob Bridge Pontiac GMC, both located on SW 7TH. The City's proposed project, as I understand it, will impact the both dealerships due to the proximity and magnitude of the City's proposed construction work on SW 7`h Approximately 11,000 vehicles a month enter and exit the dealership via SW 71h Street driveways. The dealership generates sales of $6,500,000 a month, and from this revenue, the City receives $55,250 a month in taxes. I am advised that the City is required by law to mitigate the impacts of its construction project. However, apart from what mitigation is required, the City's sales tax revenues from this dealerships normal business operation provide a significant financial incentive for the City to mitigate the impacts of its project. A significant decrease is sales will occur (as much as one third) without an effective plan that minimizes construction impacts. Our corresponding loss of revenue would result in a direct loss of tax revenue to the City of $18,400 a month. 150 SW 7th • P.O. Box 1055 • Renton, WA 98057 • (425) 228-4700 • (206) 772-5801 However, more is at stake than sales revenue and City tax revenues. Bob Bridge Toyota employs 100 people. Nearly all employees at Bob Bridge Toyota (Sales & Service) are paid on a commission basis. A drop in sales of this magnitude would devastate their family budgets. Many of my employees live right here in Renton. The City must also consider the safety and well being of the thousands of customers who will visit the dealership when SW 7 h Street is under construction. They will need to be made aware of the City's construction plans; they will need clear and sufficient signage to guide them in and out of the dealership; they will need a safe and reliable means of vehicular access to and from the dealership. What Is Causing The Problem? The problems presented by this project are all attributed to construction impacts. These include: • Traffic impacts (the safety and convenience of customers and employees traveling to and from the dealership) �i • Access (there will be no access from SW 71h during construction —a primary access point for the dealership —and impaired access from other locations) • Fugitive dust omissions (impacting vehicles on the lot) Excessive construction noise (impacting customers and employees on the lot. Fortunately, these types of problems are readily addressed with reasonable measures that can be put in place by the City during the period of construction. How Can The Impacts Be Mitigated? Public works projects are important for the well being of the community, and I take no issue with the fact that the drainage improvements in question are needed. I have given some thoughts as to the type of measures that would allow the city to proceed with this project in a timely manner, and that would be cost effective in light of our mutual interest in sustaining business and tax revenues during the course of construction. Here are some specific suggestions that I would ask the City to consider as ways to mitigate the construction impacts of its project: S • The City should 9rovide either highly visible, secure, illuminated signs at the corners of SW 7 Street and Hardie and Hardie and Martin Luther King —OR -a construction worker (flagger) with signage at SW 7`h and Hardie directing customers and employees to turn to Hardie to enter the dealership. Notice should be also posted at the Rainier and SW 71h Street intersection regarding access to the GMC showroom. �' • Installation of a temporary stop sign on Hardie (as indicated on the attached map) is needed to facilitate customers and employees safely entering and leaving the property. This would enable vehicles to safely turn left on Hardie toward Martin Luther King Drive. ��, • At all times, the City's construction plans must leave one of the 7ch Avenue driveways open. At high traffic times, a flagger should be positioned at that driveway on SW 7ch so consumers and employees could get out onto SW 7ch street. NDust and dirt attributable to the project will result in above normal car washing and a significant cost to the dealership. We would expect the City to pay for this additional cost, on an as needed basis, which I estimate to be $1.25 a vehicle or $750.00 a day. -A • While project construction is within 200 yards of or in from of Bob Bridge Toyota, the City should work only between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am. This would greatly reduce the traffic and noise impacts. 9 . w d M These are reasonable measures, and are measures that I would expect the City to implement as part of its plan to mitigate construction impacts. I also am a firm believer in letting people know of potential difficulties ahead of time, so that they may plan accordingly. Bob Bridge currently has 22,100 active customers. I would ask that the N� City bear the cost of an informative mailing before project starts (recommending they enter Bob Bridge from martin Luther King, thereby taking thousands of vehicles per month off SW 7ffi Street). The mailer could also be used to offer a financial incentive �d (such as 50% off an oil change) to induce customers to come to the dealership during the construction period. By participation in such an incentive program, the City could help offset the impact of its project to the business and, in so doing, support its own tax revenues. June, July, and August are the sales months that make or break the company as well as each employee's financial year. W,; all need Renton's planning and financial support during this trying time. I trust that you will give this matter your careful consideration. By working together, we can address these concerns and begin planning for a challenging summer. Si erely, Robert J. Bridge President Bob Bridge Toyota, Pontiac, GMC RJB/LT c 'D �( NARDif ..__— n u r D �,F-,,Gtmed "aTcurb-cuts - (H) is location a full time person or illuminated sign be positioned directing Bob Bridge Toyota, Pontiac, GMC to turn right to enter dealership from Hardie ,r 45=6r,M W x 61 CITY OF RENTON ..LL Planninouilding/PublicWorks Department J Tanner, Mayor Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator May 22, 2003 CITY OF RENTON RECEIVED Robert J. Bridge, President MAY 2 3 2003 Bob Bridge, Inc. P.O. Box 1055 BUILDING DIVISION Renton, WA 98057 q RE: LETTER OF AGREEMENT REGARDING SW 7th STREET STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-- RESPONSE TO CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS Dear Mr. Bridge: In response to your letter dated March 3, 2003, the City of Renton ("City") agrees to incorporate the following actions to minimize construction impacts in the project area. In consideration of these commitments, Bob Bridge, Inc. ("Bob Bridge") agrees not to appeal the DNS issued for the project on May 6, 2003 (per application LUA-03-016 ECF). Project Phasing The project phasing has been changed to minimize impacts to businesses in the project area. The project will be constructed in two phases (see Attachment A, project area map). Phase I of the project is scheduled to be completed this summer (2003) between Morris Ave. S. and Burnett Ave. S. Phase II includes the remaining portion of the project from Lind Ave. S. to Morris Ave. S. along SW 7th St. and is scheduled for construction in 2004. These schedules are tentative and subject to possible delays. Signage at Hardie Avenue SW The contract plans and specifications will require high visibility, illuminated signs to be placed at the corners of SW 7th St. and Hardie, Hardie and Martin Luther King and Rainier and SW 7th St. The signs will contain specific wording directing customers and employees to turn onto Hardie Ave. to access the Toyota dealership and onto Rainier to access the GMC dealership. In addition, the contractor will place detour signs with directions to local business access in strategic intersections in the area informing drivers of construction on SW 7th St. These requirements for signage will be included in the Contractor's final traffic control plan for the project that will be reviewed and approved by the City. Temporary Sign at Hardie Avenue SW The City will require the contractor to place a sign on Hardie Ave. SW directing customers and employees to turn left onto Hardie Ave. SW from the dealership parking lot. This requirement for signage will also be included in the Contractor's final traffic control plan for the project that will be reviewed and approved by the City. H:\File Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Im Project\1003 City Correspondence\BA0313900210.0.DOC T1 l T T !1 1 T 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98055 1\ r 1N 1 V 1N ® This paper contains 50 % recycled material, 30 % post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE May 22, 2003 Page 2 Dealership Access At least one access point along your business frontage on SW 7th St. will be maintained at all times during construction. Flaggers will be provided to direct customers to and from your business during construction working hours. These requirements for access and flaggers will be included in the Contractor's final traffic control plan for the project that will be reviewed and approved by the City. Dust and Dirt The City will require the contractor to implement dust control measures for the duration of the project. These measures will include using water to dampen dry excavated material, frequent street sweeping, and cleaning up loose material from the work area at the end of the workday. These measures will be evaluated as the project construction progresses to determine effectiveness and may result in additional measures to control dust to an acceptable level. Nighttime Construction The City's Surface Water Utility will be applying for and will use its best efforts to obtain a variance from the City's noise ordinance that, if approved, will allow for nighttime construction between Lind Ave. S. and approximately 100 feet on the east side of Rainier Ave. S. The City desires to retain some flexibility in working with its contractor to schedule nighttime construction in this area. However, subject to obtaining the above -referenced noise variance, beginning at a point on SW 7th St. that is approximately 250 feet west of the Toyota dealership, and extending along SW 7th St. to a point that is approximately 100 feet east of the intersection of SW 7th St. and Rainier Ave., nighttime construction hours will begin at 9:00 PM and extend until 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday. The area that is subject to the 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM restriction is designated on Attachment A as the area extending between Point A and Point B. Should the City desire to undertake nighttime construction activities in this area on weekends (i.e. Saturday or Sunday) the City may do so, so long as such nighttime construction occurs after 9:00 PM and is concluded by 6:30 AM the following day. The City reserves the right to depart from the 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM nighttime construction restriction if and only if as necessary for the City to respond to an emergency threatening damage or injury to persons or to property. Work during these hours will significantly reduce traffic impacts and access issues. Traffic control devices will be removed and all lanes of traffic will be open for service by 6:30 AM, unless emergency or unforeseen events occur. Because your dealership closes at 10:00 PM and nighttime construction will begin at 9:00 PM there will be a window of one hour where noise will be an issue. The majority of the work will be done during non -business hours (10:00 PM - 5:00 AM). However, to minimize noise levels to the greatest extent possible, the City will require noise abatement measures to be employed by the contractor. The primary sources of high noise levels will come from the power generators and the construction equipment backup warning alarms. The generators can be mitigated somewhat by utilizing a "whisper quiet generator" or a power drop assembly. Unfortunately, the backup alarm sound levels cannot be reduced due to OSHA regulations; however, these noise levels are only intermittent. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1003 City Correspondence\BA031390021v3.0.DOC\lf May 22, 2003 Page 3 As noted above, nighttime construction is dependent upon the City's approval of a noise ordinance variance. Prior to applying for this variance, the City will contact Bob Bridge, providing notice of any opportunity for public comment. Bob Bridge will use its best efforts to support the City's request for a noise variance. The City shall also notify Bob Bridge of any pre -construction meetings with its contractor, and any routine construction progress meetings. Bob Bridge shall be allowed to attend such meetings subject to such reasonable rules and procedures, as may be determined by the City for the conduct of such meetings. Because Phase II of the project along your business frontage will be constructed next year, our goal will be to start the construction as early as possible in the spring to allow the construction in front of Bob Bridge Toyota to be completed in early summer. This schedule, if realized, will help to minimize impacts to the dealership during the peak sales months of late June, July and August. Informative Mailings Well in advance of the start of project construction, the City will provide information on its website as well as other media sources such as the Renton Reporter. Project information will include approximate start and end dates, working hours, as well as recommended detour routes, and access points to various business. The City recognizes the importance of your business to the City of Renton. Every effort will be made to minimize the construction impacts of this project. As you know, this project is very complex and it will take all of the parties, businesses, residents and the City working together to make the project happen as smoothly as possible. The City and Bob Bridge commit to working cooperatively with each other during the project construction consistent with the intent and purpose of this agreement. Sincerely, „U c Gam`" Gregg Zimm rman, P.E., Administrator Planning/Building/Public Works Department ACCEPTED BY: BOB BRIDGE, INC. By 1��4 � /, ,,A --I Robert J. bridge Its President Dated this ��ay of May, 2003. HAFile Sys\SWP - Surface Water Projects\SWP-27 - Surface Water Projects (CIP)\27-2959 SW 7th St. Drainage Improvement Project\1003 City Correspondence\BA031390021v3.0.DOC\If � A 2 y SW 5 Q � q Q� to R.R RENTON SCHOOL ON CS O D>7 DISTRICT NO.403 0 OF OCTAL & (KOHLWES ED. BOB BRIDGE Q. G HE TH SERVICES, CTR.) 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