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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWWP2700406 S-406 Renton Ave S Sewer Interceptor 1 o OF FILE FILE TITLE Iry or BEGINNING ow A' f • t . _ M.4}. .a'i •',�_.�...�__.._«.�._♦ +�.f+�i-y... .. . w. `.,_._..._«....... ..a.M.-...a..a..�..w:S.`W �Y:.:wM J! r -1 --I SEWER PROJECT T 406 -Renton Avenue South Seer Interceptor Rainier Ave., Victoria St. to Renton Ave. i i r Axle. xr f a R�' lima IN A *1- CITY OF RENTON UL BUILDING A ZONING DEPARTMENT Earl Clymer, Mayor Ronald G. Nelson, Director April 22, 1998 Robert Bergstrom Department of Public Works City of Renton 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, WA 98055 RE: Renton Ave. South and West Hill Sew•r Replacement Victoria Avenue S.W. from Renton Avenue South to Rainier Avenue South ECF-101-87 Dear Mr. Bergstrom' ]]f This leaer is to inform you that the Environmental Review Committee completed their review f, of the environmental impacts of your conditional use request. The Committee on April 20, 1988, decided that your project may bt issued : Determination of Non-Significance. u This Determination is final and may be appealed to the City s Hearing Examiner no later than 5:00 p.m. on Mav 9, 1998. Any appeal must state clearly, in writing, why the Determination should be revised and must be accompanied b� a non-refundable S75.00 filing fee. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call our office at 235-2550 and ask for Jeanette Samek-McKague. For the Environmental Review Committee, Donald K. Erickson, AICP Zoning Administrator PC: Richard Houghton, Director dnslir OKE:sres 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 - (206) 235-25Q L� Ad . 4 t 1 !� CITY OF RENTON JL BUILDING A. ZONING DEPARTMENT Eirl Clymer, Mayor Ronald G. Nelson, Director April 22, 1989 Robert Bergstrom Department of Public Works City of Renton 200 Mill Av. _e South Renton, WA 98053 RE: Renton Ave. South and W\ol Hii1 Sewer Replacemete ( Victoria Avenue S.W. from Renton Avenue South to Rainier Avenue South ECF-101-97 Dear Mr. Bergstrom; Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Determination of Non-S;gnificence for the above referenced project, ` If you have any questions, please call me at 233-2550, f For the Environmental Review Committee, C� Donald K. Erickson, AICP Zoning Administrator PC: Richard Houghton, Direaur dnscovlt DKE:sr:cs PPR ':f 1988 CITY OF RENTON Engineering Dept. 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton,Washington 98055-(206) 235.2540 i t [ t a r I l CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST NO: ECF-101-87 APPLICATION NO(s).: DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Replacement of the small existii:g sanitary sewers with new eight-inch and ten-inch sewers. PROPONENT: City of Renton Public Works Department LOCATION OF PROPOSAL.: Property is located at Victoria Avenue S.W. from Renton Avenue South to Rainier Avenue South; Rainier Avenue South from Victoria to Tobin Avenue South; Hardie Avenue S.W. to the Cedar River pipe line. LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton, Building and Zoning Department. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW .3.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of an expanded environmental checklist and preliminary site plan, on file with the lead agency. .There is no comment period for this DNS. Responsible Official: Lnvironmental Review Committee City of Ret.ton 200 Mill Avenge South, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 235-2550 APPEAL: Yoa may appeal this determination in writing to Renton Hearing Examiner no later than 5:00 p.m., May 9, 1988 You shculd be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact City of Renton, Building and Zoning Department to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. DATE OF DECISION: April 20, 1988 - PUBLICATION DATE: April 25, 1988 Rana1BG. Nelson La r_v M. r er Building and Zoning Director Polr y Devel tent One or R tchard U. VI ughton Public Works Director dirt e r Renton Avenue South � O ECF:Sanitary Serer ),F kF r r ,� � � g City of Renton L0` ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 'NlrED SEPIE40 i Purpose of Checklist: i j The State Environmertal Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43,21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental Impacts of a proposes before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (FIS) must be prepared for ellproposals 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 1 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 De 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 iandmi,rk 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 or different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help K.scrira ycur proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which yo,! .vL a,t the M.-,.,ist ' ma a* you to explain your answers or provide additional Infor. rttion re.sonably slated to determining if there may be significant adverse impacts. Use of Checklist for Nonoroiect Proposals:(Please Type or Print Legibly) 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 ac'.ions (actions involving decisions on -iolicies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project; "apph ant; and "property or site" should be read as"proposal.""proposer,"and"affected geograr ric area,"respectively. iA. BAC✓:ROUND �l 1. Name of imposed project, if applicable: Renton Avenue South and 1 West Hill St rer Replacement 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton, Dept. of Public Work 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Robert E. Bergstrom, P.E. 235-2631 City of Renton ' 200 Mill Avenue South Renton WI 98055 4. Date checklist prepared: December 4, 1987 S. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing, if applicable): Fall 1988 J i 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansions, or further activity misted I to or connected with this proposal? if ves,explain. Future sanitary sewer replacement on the West Hill area west of Rainier will replace all the old 6x sewer pipe. Future extensions of sewers west along Renton Avenue South may occur. B. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. NONE 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. Mi ro 10. List Any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. NONE 11. Give brief, complete description rf 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. Replacement of the snail existing sanitary sewers.from Tobin and Rainier, west up Victoria to Hardie and to Renton Ave So. The new 8' and 10' sewers will be sized to service any future West Hill sewer extensions west up Renton Ave. So. 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. :: 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 topography map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not requirod to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Victoria Ave. S.W. from Renton Ave. So. to Rainier Ave. So.; Rainier Ave. So. from Vittoria to Tobin Ave. So.; Hardie Ave S.W. fram Victoria to the Cedar River pipe line. NY 1/4 Section 18, TWN 23N, RSE. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,other b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? 15% C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, caly, sand. gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Rock, silty soils. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NO J - 2 - 0. Describe the purpose, type and approximate Quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NO f. Could arosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describ-. NO g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction(for example, asphalt or buildings)? NONE h. Proposed measures to reouce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Temporary erosion and siltation control will be used during construction. 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. NONE b. Are there any off-site sources of emission? NO C. IS used measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, is any: NO 3. WATER a. Surface: I) 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 i what s'ream or river it flows into. No permanent streams. There is an intermittent stream adjacent to lil Renton Ave. So. that drains .he Rainier Ave. west side of the Renton and Earlington neighborhoov. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to(within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes,please describe and attach available plans. NO 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. NONE J _ 3 _ I 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals of Oiversiona? Give general desclWon,purpose, and approximately quantities if known. No S) Does th► proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. NO 6) Does the proposal involvo any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. NO b. Groum I) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximately quantities if known. NO 2) Descrsse waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic :anks or other sources, if any (;or example: Domestic sewage; industrrl, containing the following chemicals .; agricultural; etc.). - Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the MILI number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve. 14 NONE C. Water Runoff(including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and methoi of collector ano disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,describe. _ The existing neighborhood storm drain system in the city streets is a piped system that discharges to Lake Washington at the north end of the Airport. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface water? if so, generally s describe. NO r 4 _ J r ^ ., rr I d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts. If any: ITemporary and siltation control will be used during construction. 1 a. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: o deciduous tree:elder, maple.aspen,other o evergreen tree: fir,cedar,pine,other O Shrubs If grass o crop or grain o Wet soil plants:cattail,buttercup•bullrush,skunk cabbage•other o water plants:water lily,eel grass, milfoil,other 0 other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? NONE All work will occur within paved streets. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NONE 1 d. Proposed landscapin;, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve 11 or enhance vegete'.ion on the site. if any: N/A 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or new the site: Birds: Hawk, heron,eagle,songbirds,other Mammals: deer,bear,elk•beaver,other Rodents Fish: bass, salmon, trout,herring,shellfish,other No Fish b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NONE C. Is the site part of a migrate in route? If so, explain. NO i i L - 5 - kT �� ae••.t, 'ragy l d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any: NONE 6. Energy and Natural Resources A. What kinds of enemy (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 heat ,ig, manufacturing,etc. NONE b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,generally describe. NO C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed meaSL-eS to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: NO 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If to,describe. NO 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NON: 2) Proposed measures to redxe or control environmental health hazards, if any: NONE b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,equipment,operation,other)? NONE 2) What types end levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on ■ short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic. 1 construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Short term noise will be generated by construction activity and power equipment. 1 f' 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any: f, Construction work will be limited to the hours of 8 AM to 5 PH !`[ fiom Nonday thru Friday. f B. land and Shoreline Use a. What is the currant use of the site and adjacer t properties? Risidentirl - Single Family and apartments, nursing hoar, small comerica, business along Rainier Avenue South. ° b. ties the site been used for agriculture? If so,describe. NO C. Describe any structures on the site. 1 No structures in the City rights-of-way. Cl. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? NO e. What is the c,rrent zoning classification of the site? The Rainier Ave. area is zoned 8-1, the upt '1 area is coned R-2 R-3. I. What is the --urrent comprehensive plan designation of the site. The Rainier Ave. area is commercial and the uphill area is medium and low - multi' fmily. Single famil sid2ptial is planned for the count areas. g. If epplicaDla, what is the curre'�t shoreline masts Y program designation V t`f site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an 'environmentally sensitive' area? If so. specif!. NO i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NONE j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NONE k. 'roposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NONE ? - I L Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The existing 6' sewers are too small for the mixed commercial and apartment uses along Rainier Ave. The new sewer will serve the zoned area and any future extension west. 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: NONE 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas: what is the principal exterior building materialts)proposed. All work is below ground. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NONE C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: NONE ~ 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NONE 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 effect your proposal? NONE r. a d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: i NONE n i i - B- L- rm`� w r 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the 1 Immediate vicinity? NONE b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. NO C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: NONE 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Am 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. NO b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific,or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. NONE C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, it any: NONE la. 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. Rainier Ave. So., victoria Ave. S.Y., Hardie Ave. S.M., Renton Ave. So., Tobin Ave. So. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If rat, what is the approximately distance to the nearest transit stop? Yec - South 2nd St and Rainier Ave. So. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NONE d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or Improvements to existing roads o, streets, not including driveways? if so,generally describe (indicate whether public or private). NO J -9 - e� Vx Y w a. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail. or air transportation? if so, generally describe. NO ff. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. NONE g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. Public Services j a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, --her)? If so,generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water,refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer.septic system, other. All utility services are available. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the si" or In the immediate vicinity which might be needed. The proposed project is a sanitary serer improvement. C. SIGNATURE 1, 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 ani 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: Name Printed: Robert E. Bergstrom, P.E. 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