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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSE Renton Memorial Studium Shoreline Exemption Project Narrative1 Renton Memorial Stadium Natural Gas Service Replacement Project Narrative for Shoreline Exemption Project name, size, and location of site PSE Renton Memorial Stadium Natural Gas Service Replacement Work is located within the City’s Cedar River Trail and at the Renton Memorial Stadium at 405 Logan Ave N (Parcel #s 182305HYDR and 0723059053). Brief description of proposed work Pugest Sound Energy (PSE) is proposing repair and maintenance activities on the existing natural gas distribution service to the Renton Memorial Stadium. The existing pipes and gas regulator station are at the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. All work will be in grass and in the paved parking lot of the Stadium. PSE will not be blocking or disturbing the hard surface of the Cedar River Trail for this project. Basis for exemption request The basis for the exemption request is that PSE will be performing repair and maintenance work within 200 feet of the Cedar River OHWM. This work falls under RMC 4-9-190C(3): Normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or elements. Replacement is the normal method of repair for natural gas pipe distribution infrastructure, including pips and gas regulator statations. Anticipated dates of work Summer 2018. The Renton Memorial Studium as requested PSE to do this work in the less busy season of Summer, before the busy season of Autumn. Other permits required for proposed project None Current and proposed use of the site Natural Gas service to Renton Memorial Stadium Special site features (i.e. wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes) Cedar River Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions According to USDA Web soil survey, 100% of the soil is Urban Land in the project area. The parking lot of the stadium has existing drainage inlets and storm drain design. 2 Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed project Estimated fair market value of project is $80,000 Estimated quantities and type of materials involoved if any fill or excavation is proposed Total estimated quanity is less than 30 cubic yards: Approximately 14 cubic yards of hard surface excavation – Fill material for hard surface excavation includes sand and crushed rock Approximatley 15 cubic yards of soft surface excavation – Fill material for soft surface excavation includes sand, native soil, and top soil. Number, type and size of any trees to be removed No tree removal is proposed Distance from closest area of work to the Ordinary High Water Mark of the shoreline Approximatley 72 feet from the OHWM Nature of existing shoreline (e.g high bank, naturalize, rip rap, bulkhead, etc.) Shoreline High Intensity, natural vegetative slope, Cedar River Trail with grass, paved parking lot If the proposed project exceeds a height of 35-feet about the average grade level, discuss the approximate location of and number of residential units, existing and potential, that will have an obstructed view No residential units or other regulated structures are included with this project. All infrastructure regarding this project will be underground.