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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA Checklist_21B_RMF2-Design Review-Childcare_Arts PlanSEPA 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: Arts and Culture Master Plan and Docket 21B: D-251 Child Care Centers; D-252 Urban Design Regulations Update; D-253 RMF-2 Rezone with Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 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: June 16, 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 due to the proposed amendments. 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 the proposal. 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) Arts and Culture Master Plan The Arts & Culture Master Plan is being presented for consideration and recommendation for formal adoption by City Council as an updated version of the City’s previously adopted 2010 Arts and Culture Master Plan. The updated Plan provides a refreshed comprehensive framework to guide the City’s investments, policies, and programming related to arts and culture, including public art, cultural equity, creative placemaking, and support for the creative economy. The Plan reflects extensive engagement with artists, cultural organizations, City departments, and community stakeholders, and aligns with current City priorities related to economic development, livability, and neighborhood identity. It updates and expands upon the goals and strategies established in 2010, with an emphasis on growing and elevating Renton’s creative economy, which is a priority focus for CED in 2026 and beyond. D-251 Child Care Centers: The City of Renton proposes Title IV text amendments to update zoning code to permit Day Care Centers in all residential zones, adjust conditions in specialty zones, and possibly add design standards for children’s health and safety. To make siting child care facilities easier, new state law (SB 5509) requires Renton to allow Child Care Centers outright in almost all zones. The proposal would also amend definitions for Family Home Day Care Center and Child Care Center to align with a state waiver that allows family day care providers to serve up to 16 children. D-252 Urban Design Regulations Update: The City of Renton is proposing amendments to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations, to comply with Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1293, codified in Chapter 36.70A RCW. ESHB 1293 requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to ensure that design regulations are clear and objective and do not result in reductions in density, height, bulk, or scale below what is otherwise allowed by underlying zoning standards. The proposed amendments would revise portions of the City’s Urban Design Regulations to: • Remove or modify subjective design review language; • Eliminate discretionary standards that could reduce development capacity; • Clarify objective design requirements; and • Ensure consistency with state law requirements. The amendments are procedural and regulatory in nature and do not change allowed land uses or base development standards established elsewhere in the Renton Municipal Code. D-253 RMF-2 Rezones with Comprehensive Plan Amendment: The City of Renton proposes zoning map amendments and corresponding Comprehensive Plan map amendments for two geographically distinct sites. Site 1 is located at SW Sunset Blvd & Maple Ave SW, within the City Center Community Planning Area. Site 2 is located at 433 & 450 Bremerton Ave NE, within the Highlands Community Planning Area. The proposal would rezone properties currently zoned Commercial Arterial (CA) to Residential Multi- SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) Family 2 (RMF-2). Concurrently, the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for each site would be amended from Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) to Residential High Density (RHD). The RMF-2 zone allows residential densities of approximately 20 to 40 dwelling units per net acre and is intended for areas with existing attached residential development or where conditions support more intensive multi-unit housing near transit, commercial services, and employment areas. The purpose of the proposal is to: • Facilitate infill development on underutilized parcels, including properties where commercial viability is limited or impractical due to site constraints; • Encourage redevelopment of nonconforming uses; and • Support housing growth in areas with proximity to transit and existing infrastructure. 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. 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. 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 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)? The proposed code amendments and plan 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. 4 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-Air SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. 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 or plan. 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 from this proposal. 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. 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 7 (WAC 197-11-960) No discharge of waste materials to surface water is expected as a result of the proposal. 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. 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 and plan 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. 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 8 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. 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: 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) • 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. 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 and plan 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 or plan. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) 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 proposal is 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. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are required as a result of the proposed amendments or plan. 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. 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 11 (WAC 197-11-960) 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)? Amendments to allow child care centers may result in increased noise from pickup and drop-off times, as well as kids playing (approximately 7am to 7pm). 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, such as increased landscaping or setbacks for outdoor play areas in child care centers. 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. 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. Item D-253 would rezone specific sites, containing a mix of nonconforming commercial and residential uses, associated surface parking areas, and vacant land. 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. 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) 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. Item D-253 would rezone specific sites, which are currently zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). 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. Item D-253 would rezone specific sites, which are currently designated as Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). 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 and plan 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: 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. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) This is a non-project action with no housing projections. Item D-253 would rezone two sites to allow greater housing (by removing the requirement for mixed-use buildings). 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. No specific units are proposed for removal as a result of these amendments. 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 design impacts to existing structures. 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. Item D-252 will update design regulations to maintain an aesthetic standard with objective criteria. 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. 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? 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 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 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 or plan. 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. 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. 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 15 (WAC 197-11-960) 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 and plan 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 proposal. 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 and plan should not impact or be affected by movement of products. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 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 16 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. Increased residential density from item D-253 may increase population and therefor demand for public services. Estimates for population and services for specific projects will be reviewed at the time of land use application. 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 and plan 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. Recoverable Signature X Signed by: e5403e46-b145-4c07-ba9e-7144f134dc23 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 17 (WAC 197-11-960) Type name of signee: Maya Simon Position and agency/organization: Associate Planner, City of Renton Date submitted: 6/1726 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 allow child care centers, update urban design regulations, and rezone properties from commercial to residential. The Arts and Culture Mater Plan guides City programs and policies for arts and culture. 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 allow child care centers, update urban design regulations, and rezone properties from commercial to residential. The Arts and Culture Mater Plan guides City programs and policies for arts and culture. 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: 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 allow child care centers, update urban design regulations, and rezone properties from commercial to residential. The Arts and Culture 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 18 (WAC 197-11-960) Mater Plan guides City programs and policies for arts and culture. 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 allow child care centers, update urban design regulations, and rezone properties from commercial to residential. The Arts and Culture Mater Plan guides City programs and policies for arts and culture. 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? 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 allow child care centers, update urban design regulations, and rezone properties from commercial to residential. The Arts and Culture Mater Plan guides City programs and policies for arts and culture. More child care centers may increase traffic while rezoning property to residential may increase housing supply and related utility demands. • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: All specific development projects will be required to comply with and meet standards concurrency and impact mitigation, including paying impact fees, 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. No conflicts with local, state, or federal environmental laws have been identified. The proposed amendments and plan are consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act, SEPA, and applicable Countywide Planning Policies.