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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Checklist_250908SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA1 Environmental Checklist Purpose of checklist Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply” only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for lead agencies Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non- projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. 1 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) A. Background Find help answering background questions2 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2024 Docket 19, Group B: D-235 Critical Areas Ordinance 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Mariah Kerrihard: 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-7238. 4. Date checklist prepared: September 8, 2025 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Planning Commission Briefing on September 3, 2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing September 17, 2025 Planning Commission Deliberations and Recommendations October 1, 2025 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no existing plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to the 2024 Docket 19 Group B. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental Review has been conducted though this SEPA Environmental Checklist. These existing documents are relevant to the present proposal and are being adopted and used to help meet environmental review requirements pursuant to WAC 197-11-600. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 2 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-A-Background SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) Planning Commission and Planning & Development Committee Recommendations. Department of Commerce Review and SEPA notice. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) D-235 Critical Areas Ordinance – In compliance with the Growth Management Act the city will amend code to align the City’s regulations with current state law and “best available science” (BAS). The critical areas ordinance (CAO) is a non-project action to update the set of development regulations that cities and counties must adopt and enforce to protect specific environmentally sensitive areas and to safeguard the public from natural hazards. The critical areas ordinance regulates certain activities and development in and near wetlands, streams, fish & wildlife habitat conservation areas, geologically hazardous areas, frequently flooded areas, and critical aquifer recharge areas. The draft includes updates in accordance with state law and best available science, reorganization, and functional changes to certain requirements. The intent of the changes is to provide an overall increase in environmental protections. 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. City of Renton City Limits. B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: N/A, non-project action. The City of Renton has areas of steep slopes, a plateau, but also includes a valley area. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site-specific impacts at the time of application. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: 3 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-earth SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A, this is a non- project action. 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A, this is a non- project action. 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. No filling, excavation, or grading is proposed as part of this non- project action. Filling, excavation, or grading associated with individual critical areas permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. No clearing or construction is proposed as part of this non-project action. Clearing and construction may occur related to individual critical areas permits. The updated critical areas regulations allow for the proper review of potential erosion impacts of individual developments through the permitting process. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A, this is a non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. No erosion impacts are expected from this non-project action. The updated critical areas regulations allow for the proper review of potential erosion impacts of individual developments through the permitting process. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) 2. Air Find help answering air questions4 1. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for impacts to air at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 2. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A, this is a non-project action. The protection of critical areas within the city can help to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the air. 3. Water Find help answering water questions5 a. Surface: Find help answering surface water questions6 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. The City of Renton has a significant amount of shoreline along both Lake Washington and the Cedar River. There are also wetlands and streams located in many locations throughout the city. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential surface water impacts at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 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, this is a non-project action. The critical areas ordinance does include updates to regulations 4 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-Air 5 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water 6 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental-elements-Surface-water SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) that protect the described waters. Future permit applications submitted under the new code will be subject to the city critical areas and shoreline regulations. 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, this is a non-project action. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A, this is a non- project action. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A, this is a non-project action. The City of Renton does have some land that lies within the 100-year floodplain. 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. The critical areas ordinance does regulate and restrict the discharge of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground: Find help answering ground water questions7 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to ground water at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 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 7 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental-elements-Groundwater SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A, this is a non-project action. 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to water runoff at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. Provisions within the proposed ordinance will regulate and restrict waste materials from entering ground or surface waters. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. Provisions within the proposed ordinance will regulate and restrict alterations of critical areas which will help to maintain existing drainage patterns. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non-project action. Provisions within the proposed ordinance will regulate and restrict alterations of critical areas which will help to reduce impacts to surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage patterns from any site-specific development. 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ☒ shrubs ☒ grass ☐ pasture ☐ crop or grain ☐ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops. ☒ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) ☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ☐ other types of vegetation All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to plants/vegetation at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A, this is a non- project action. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. Provisions within the proposed ordinance includes measures to preserve and enhance vegetation in critical areas. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. The King County noxious weed list can be found at the link below. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology- conservation/noxious-weeds 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions8 a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to animals at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 8 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-5-Animals SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A, this is a non-project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. N/A, this a non-project action. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. N/A, this is a non- project action. 6. Energy and natural resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions9 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed for energy and potential impacts to natural resources at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A, this a non-project action. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. 7. Environmental health Health Find help with answering environmental health questions10 a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A, this a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to environmental health at the time of application. 9 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-6-Energy-natural-resou 10 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-7-Environmental-health SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N/A, this a non-project action. 2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. N/A, this is a non-project action. 3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. N/A, this is a non-project action. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A, this is a non- project action. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential noise impacts at the time of application. 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)? N/A, this is a non- project action. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non- project action. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) 8. Land and shoreline use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions11 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. N/A, this a non- project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to environmental health at the time of application. 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? N/A, this is a non-project action. 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, this is a non- project action. The proposal should not be affected by the normal business operations of any working farmlands. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A, this is a non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A, this is a non-project action. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A, this is a non- project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A, this is a non-project action. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. N/A, this is a non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 11 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-8-Land-shoreline-use SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A, this is a non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. N/A, this is a non- project action. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A, this is a non-project action. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions12 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A, this is a non-project action. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A, this is a non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non- project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential measures to reduce or control housing impacts. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions13 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N/A, this is a non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A, this is a non-project action. 12 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-9-Housing 13 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-10-Aesthetics SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non- project action. 11. Light and glare Find help answering light and glare questions14 a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for light and glare at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A, this is a non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non-project action. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to recreation at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A, this is a non- project action. 14 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-11-Light-glare SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 13. Historic and cultural preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions15 a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for impacts to historic and cultural preservation at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 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. N/A, this is a non- project action. 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, this is a non-project action. 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, this is a non-project action. 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions16 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to transportation at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A, this is a non-project action. 15 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-13-Historic-cultural-p 16 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-14-Transportation SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A, this is a non-project action. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A, this is a non-project action. 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? N/A, this is a non- project action. 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A, this is a non-project action. 15. Public services Find help answering public service questions17 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A, this is a non-project action. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions18 17 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-15-public-services 18 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-16-utilities SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. N/A, this is a non-project action. C. Signature Find help about who should sign19 The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. X Type name of signee: Mariah Kerrihard Position and agency/organization: Associate Planner, City of Renton Date submitted: September 8, 2025 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet20 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? The proposed regulations and amendments will likely not have an impact on the release, production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, and noise. Increased discharges or emissions into water or air may have the potential to occur. 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature 20 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-d-non-project-actions SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 17 (WAC 197-11-960) However, all projects will be required to comply with and meet standards for surface water protection and stormwater runoff. If projects cannot meet these requirements they would not be permitted. Regulations regarding these are not proposed to be amended and would still be enforceable. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Mitigation will be determined at the time of a project specific proposal. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed regulations and amendments are not likely to adversely affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a project specific proposal. However, all projects will be required to comply with tree retention standards, landscaping requirements, etc. as they currently exist. The updated provisions are based on best available science, updated state guidance, and changes in state law with the intent to protect critical areas which plants, animals, and fish rely on for habitat. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed regulations and amendments are not likely to deplete energy or natural resources. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: The protection of critical areas helps to conserve natural resources. Mitigation would be determined at the time of a project specific proposal. 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? The proposed regulations and amendments are not likely to have a detrimental effect on environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. The updated provisions are based on best available science, updated state guidance, and changes in state law with the intent to protect environmentally sensitive areas. • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a project specific proposal. The updated provisions are based on best available science, updated state guidance, and SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 18 (WAC 197-11-960) changes in state law with the intent to protect environmentally sensitive areas. They will be implemented as projects are proposed. 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? The proposed regulations and amendments are not likely to have an effect on shoreline use. The uses as they exist will continue. Any effects on land use will be compatible with existing plans. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: This non-project action does not allow or encourage land, or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Increased demands on transportation, utilities, or public services are not expected from this non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to public services at the time of application and if appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed. • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts have been identified.