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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA Environmental Checklist_Master Site Plans-PUD Open Space-Waived FeesSEPA 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: Docket 20: D-248 Large Site Master Plans and Development Agreements, D-249 Planned Urban Development Open Space; Docket 21: D-250 Affordable Housing Waived Fees 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Maya Simon, 425-430-7263 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 4. Date checklist prepared: April 1, 2026 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Unknown adoption date 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No further expansion or activity is expected at this time with Large Master Site Plan and Development Agreements, Planned Urban Development Open Space, or Waived Fees. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. No additional technical studies will be prepared for this proposal. 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. There are no approvals affecting this proposal. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. No additional government proposals are needed for these code amendments. 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.) 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) D-248 Large Site Master Plans and Development Agreements: The City of Renton proposes Title IV text amendments to incorporate regulations that provide opportunities for large, campus sized development projects that span a decade or more to fully construct. Current development regulations anticipate projects to complete construction typically within a 2-5 year time period following the initial entitlement application. The proposal would codify a development agreement option that would run concurrently with a master site plan application for certain projects located within the Valley Community Planning Area while also allowing flexibility in modifying development standards and providing a longer vested time horizon for the application. D-249 Planned Urban Development Open Space: The City of Renton proposes Title IV amendments to Planned Urban Development (PUD) Open Space regulations. PUDs are a type of land use application that allow development in Renton to modify development standards in exchange for public benefits such as protecting natural features and being innovative in the proposed development. However, the current PUD private open space requirements are too restrictive to allow for innovative multi-family mixed use developments. The proposed amendments would: • adjust the size of required private open space; and • add multiple alternatives to replace private open space with common open space. The proposed alternatives are 1) replacement with creative common amenity space or 2) provision of, or payment for, public parks. D-250 Affordable Housing Waived Fees: The City of Renton proposes amendments to lower the minimum unit counts for eligibility for the Waived Fees affordable housing incentive. The Waived Fees provisions allow the Council to approve the waiver of some land use and development fees for affordable housing projects. The provisions have been in place since 2001 and have recently helped Renton Housing Authority and Homestead Community Land Trust to develop affordable rental homes as well as affordable ownership homes. Currently, a home ownership project must have a minimum of 10 units to be eligible. For rental projects to be eligible in residential zones it must have 8 units and in mixed use zones projects must have a minimum 30 units. Staff would like to consider lowering these minimums. Additionally, code needs to be amended to be consistent with changes the Legislature has made to the Growth Management Act addressing some affordable housing incentives. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) Citywide. B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: 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: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? This is a non-project, citywide action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific slopes at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site- specific soils at the time of application. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site- specific soils at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site-specific grading at the time of application. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site-specific erosion at the time of application. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 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 5 (WAC 197-11-960) The proposed code amendments do not govern impervious surface. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific impervious surface coverage at the time of application. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific erosion control at the time of application. 2. Air Find help answering air questions4 a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. This is a non-project, citywide action. The proposed code amendments are not anticipated to result in emissions to the air. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for off- site emissions at the time of application. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for emissions control and mitigation at the time of application. 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. 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. 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) 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. This is a non-project, citywide action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for proximity to water at the time of application. 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. No fill is proposed with the amendments. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific fill and dredge at the time of application. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawals or diversions are expected with the code amendments. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site-specific floodplain at the time of application. 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 discharge of waste materials to surface water is expected as a result of the proposed code amendments. 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. The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific groundwater withdrawals at the time of application. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. 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) The proposal is citywide, all land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific discharge at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be subject to stormwater runoff regulations at the time of application. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific waste disposal at the time of application. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposed amendments are not expected to affect drainage patterns of individual development projects. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for site-specific water and drainage control at the time of application. 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 ☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ☐ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? This is a non-project, citywide action. All land use applications will be reviewed for site- specific vegetation removal at the time of application. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific endangered plant species at the time of application. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific vegetation installation at the time of application. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific invasive species at the time of application. 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: The proposal is citywide, where many birds, mammals, and fish have been observed. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific wildlife presence at the time of application. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The City of Renton has the following endangered species, according to IUCN Red List: Western Bumble Bee, Pinto Abalone, Morrison Bumble Bee, Sunflower Sea Star, and Winged Floater. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The proposal is citywide. Many birds, mammals, and fish migrate through the city. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific wildlife preservation at the time of application. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific invasive species at the time of application. 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) 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. This is a non-project, citywide action. All land use applications will be reviewed for site- specific energy use at the time of application. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposed code amendments should not affect solar energy on adjacent properties. 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. No energy conservation features are proposed in these code amendments. 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. This is a non-project, citywide action. The proposed code amendments are not expected to create environmental health hazards. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific contamination at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific hazardous conditions at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific chemical storage 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) 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are required as a result of the proposed amendments. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific mitigation at the time of application. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Renton has noise from traffic, industrial sites, a municipal airport, and other urban sources. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific noise 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)? The amendments do not have anticipated noise creation. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific noise at the time of application. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: All land use applications will be reviewed for necessary noise mitigation at the time of application. 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. This is a non-project, citywide action. All land use applications will be reviewed for site and neighboring uses 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? Very few areas in Renton are working farmland or forest lands. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific land conversion at the time of application. 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 11 (WAC 197-11-960) 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? The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for impact on or by surrounding resource lands at the time of application. c. Describe any structures on the site. The proposal is citywide, with a variation of structures present. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific demolition at the time of application. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific zoning at the time of application. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific land use designation at the time of application. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific shoreline designation at the time of application. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The proposal is citywide, where many critical areas are present. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific critical area compliance at the time of application. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? This is a non-project action with no specific population projections. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? This is a non-project action with no specific population projections. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. All land use applications will be reviewed for displacement mitigation at the time of application. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The code amendments will be evaluated for consistency with land use plans. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) There are no expected impacts to resource lands as a result of the proposed amendments. 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. This is a non-project action with no housing projections. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. This is a non-project action with no housing projections. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: This is a non-project action with no housing projections. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific housing mitigation at the time of application. 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? This is a non-project action with no specific design impact. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific view impacts at the time of application. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific aesthetic impacts at the time of application. 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? This is a non-project, citywide action. The proposed amendments should not produce light or glare. 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 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 13 (WAC 197-11-960) b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific light and glare at the time of application. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? The proposal is citywide. All land use applications will be reviewed for off-site light and glare at the time of application. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific mitigation at the time of application. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The proposal is citywide, including many city, county, and informal recreation spaces. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Recreation displacement is not expected as a result of the proposed amendments. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific impacts on recreation at the time of application. 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. This is a non-project, citywide action, where many historic sites are present. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific historical preservation at the time of application. 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. The proposal is citywide, where historic occupation is known. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific evidence at the time of application. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific cultural and historical assessment at the time of application. 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. All land use applications will be reviewed for site-specific mitigation and permitting at the time of application. 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. Renton is intersected by Interstate 405, State Routes 167, 169, and 900. 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? Renton is served by the Tukwila rail station, and bus routes 101, 105, 102, 106, 107, 111, 148, 153, 160, 240, 560, 566, and RapidRide F. 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). The proposed amendments will not trigger new or improved roads. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. This is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed for transportation use at the time of application. 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? This is a non-project action. No vehicle trip estimates were made for the proposed amendments. 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) 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. The proposed amendments should not impact or be affected by movement of products. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: This is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed for transportation mitigation at the time of application. 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. The proposed amendments should not increase the need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. This is a non-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed for service mitigation at the time of application. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions18 a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: internet providers. 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. The proposed amendments do not required changes to utilities. 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. 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 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) 3/30/2026 X Signed by: e5403e46-b145-4c07-ba9e-7144f134dc23 Type name of signee: Maya Simon Position and agency/organization: Associate Planner, City of Renton Date submitted: 3/10/25 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 amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. None of these are likely to increase discharge, emissions, hazardous substances, or noise. 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. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Mitigation, if necessary, will be determined project-by-project. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. None of these are likely affect wildlife. All projects will be required to comply with and meet standards for critical areas, tree retention, and landscaping. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 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) All land use applications will be reviewed for critical areas compliance and mitigation provided if necessary at the time of application. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. None of these are likely to deplete energy or natural resources. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: All land use applications will be reviewed for mitigation at the time of application. 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 amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. All projects will be required to comply with and meet standards for critical areas and shorelines. • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: All land use applications will be reviewed for mitigation at the time of application. 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 amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. These changes will not authorize or encourage land or shoreline uses that are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, or adopted community plans and shoreline regulations would remain unchanged. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: All projects will be required to comply with and meet standards for critical areas and shorelines. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed amendments are to change fee waivers, private open space requirements, and master site plan flexibility. Developments under these changes will not increase demand on public services compared to without the changes. • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: All projects will be required to comply with and meet standards concurrency and impact mitigation at the time of application. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 18 (WAC 197-11-960) No conflicts with local, state, or federal environmental laws have been identified. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act, SEPA, and applicable Countywide Planning Policies.