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Enclosure
cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region
Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW
Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers
Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Washington State Department of Ecology
August 3, 2018
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on July 30, 2018:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M)
PROJECT NAME: Washington State Auto Dealers Association Parking Lot
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000384, ECF, SPR-A
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on
August 17, 2018, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and
information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have
questions, please call me at (425) 430-7219.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
Associate Planner
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000384, ECF, SPR-A
APPLICANT: Vicki Giles Fabre, 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: Washington State Auto Dealers Association Parking Lot
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) for
the construction of a standalone surface parking lot on a vacant site at 620 SW 12 th St (APN 3340404805). The 14,500
square foot property is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) and is located within the Automall Overlay District B. The property
has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of Employment Area. The new parking stalls would be used by visitors of
the Washington State Auto Dealers Association building located directly north of the project site. The proposed surface
parking lot would consist of 32 parking spaces, an underground stormwater vault, a bio-retention area, and one landscape
island. Twelve (12) stalls on the north side of the site would have direct access to the alley. Access to the other 21 stalls
would be via existing curb cuts on SW 12th St and the public alley to the north of the site. A High Seismic Hazard is mapped
on the project site. The applicant has proposed the removal of one (1) significant tree. The applicant submitted a
Geotechnical Report, a Drainage Report, and an Arborist Report with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee 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 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2018.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained
from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 3, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: July 30, 2018
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DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE – MITIGATED
(DNS-M) MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES
PROJECT NAME: Washington State Auto Dealers Association Parking Lot
APPLICANT/CONTACT: Vicki Giles Fabre, 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
LAND USE FILE NUMBER: LUA18-000384, ECF, SPR-A
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting an Environmental Threshold
Determination (SEPA) for the construction of a standalone surface parking lot on a vacant site at 620 SW
12th St (APN 3340404805). The 14,500 square foot property is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) and is
located within the Automall Overlay District B. The property has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use
designation of Employment Area. The new parking stalls would serve as an auxiliary parking lot for
visitors to the Washington State Auto Dealers Association located on a parcel adjacent to the project
site. The proposed surface parking lot would consist of 32 parking spaces, two bio -retention areas, and
the associated landscaping. Twelve (12) stalls on the north side of the site would have direct access to
the alley. Access to the other 21 stalls would be via existing curb cuts on SW 12th St and the public alley
to the north of the site. A High Seismic Hazard is mapped on the project site. The applicant has proposed
the removal of one (1) significant tree. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical Report, a Drainage
Report, and an Arborist Report with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
MITIGATION MEASURES:
1. The applicant shall provide an analysis demonstrating how the project complies with the following
landscaping requirement: interior parking lot landscaping. This analysis shall be provided to the
Current Planning Project Manager for review and approval at the time of construction permit
review.
2. An arborist shall be present on the site during construction of the off-site tree drip lines in order to
ensure proper techniques are used.
3. A lighting plan including fixture details shall be submitted at the time of Construction Permit review
for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to construction permit
issuance.
4. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan that moves one of the two driveways to west end of
the site in order to create a center drive aisle that does not have a dead end in the parking lot. The
applicant may also provide justification for the current design and/or the reason(s) why moving the
driveway would not be feasible, subject to concurrence by the Current Planning Project Manager.
ADIVISORY NOTES:
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative
land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the
appeal process for the land use actions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed bet ween the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is
being cleared.
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible
for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and
/or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Rohini Nair, 425-430-7298, rnair@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated July 13, 2018
Building:
(Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov)
1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits.
Exhibit 8
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: 7/13/2018
TO: Alex Morganroth, Planner
FROM: Rohini Nair, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: Utility and Transportation Comments for WSADA Paarking Lot
Parcel 3340404805
LUA 18-000384
I have reviewed the application for the WSADA Paarking Lot parking lot Parcel ID 3340404805 and have the following
comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is approximately 0.33 acres in size and is rectangular in shape. The site is currently vacant without ant buildings.
Water Water service is provided by City of Renton. The site is in the Valley service area in the 196 hydraulic pressure
zone. There is an existing 8-inch City water main located in SW 12th Street (see Water plan no. W-2798). The
approximate static water pressure is 73 psi at the elevation of 28 feet. The site is located outside of an
Aquifer Protection Area.
Sewer Wastewater service is provided by City of Renton. There is an existing 12-inch PVC gravity wastewater main
located in alley north of the site (see City plan no. S-0145).
Storm There is an existing 12–inch storm drainage conveyance in the alley north of the site (see City plan no. SW-
3657). The existing property does not contain stormwater facilities. There is no existing stormwater main
within SW 12th Street.
Streets SW 12th Street is a Collector Arterial with an existing right of way (ROW) width of 60 feet as measured using
the King County Assessor’s Map. The existing pavement width is about 24 feet without curb, gutter and sidewalk.
North of the site is a fully paved public alley with 16 feet ROW width.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
WATER
1. The information provided with the land use application of the proposed parking lot does not include any building
or any water service requirements.
2. If landscape irrigation is proposed, a separate meter will be required for landscape irrigation per COR Standard
Plan 320.1. A double check valve assembly (DCVA) is required behind the meter per COR Standard Plan 340.8.
SEWER
1. The information provided with the land use application of the proposed parking lot does not include any building
or any sewer service requirements.
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SURFACE WATER
1. A geotechnical report, dated May 2018, completed by Migizi Group, Inc. for the site has been provided. Erosion
control measures will need to be in place prior to starting construction activities on the site. Geotechnical
recommendations need to be followed during construction.
2. A Preliminary Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), revision date July 2018, was submitted by
Sitts & Hill Engineers, Inc. for the Land Use review. Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls
within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard area matching Existing Site Conditions and is within the Black River
Drainage Basin. The development is subject to Full Drainage Review in accordance with the 2017 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM). All nine core requirements and the six special requirements have been discussed
in the Technical Information Report.
3. The project does not propose a flow control facility since the increase of peak flow rate during the 100 year event
is less than 0.15 cfs.
4. The development is required to provide enhanced basic water quality treatment prior to discharge. The water
quality treatment is proposed by the use of two Filterra units.
5. Limited infiltration is proposed to meet the requirements of Core Requirement #9 on-site BMPS.
6. Stormwater facilities and on-site BMPS shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the
time of civil construction permit application. Final drainage plan and Technical Information Report (TIR) report
are required to be provided with the construction permit application.
7. Surface water system development fee is $0.687 per square foot of new impervious surface, but not less than
$1,718.00. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The proposed development fronts SW 12th Street (a Commercial and Industrial access street) on the south and a
public alley on the north. The 4.5 feet wide dedication on SW 12th Street frontage shown in the plans is acceptable.
Based on the $100,000 project cost information provided by the applicant, the project meets the frontage
improvement exemption mentioned in RMC 4-6-060.D.1 which is the exemption for projects with valuation less
than $150,000. Therefore, the applicant is not proposing the construction of frontage improvements on SW 12th
Street.
2. The traffic memo for the project prepared by Heath & Associates mentioned that traffic impact analysis is not
triggered by the project.
3. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
a. The maximum width of any driveway shall not exceed 30-feet.
b. Driveways shall be located a minimum of 5-feet from property lines.
c. Maximum driveway slope is 8%.
4. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code
requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is required with
the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the building.
2. All civil construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan submittals. All utility
plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please
visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
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3. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets.
4. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2018 only and will be assessed based on the
fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the permit type. Please visit
www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
5. * An additional technology fee will be added to each fee marked with an asterisk (*).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNSM: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
August 3, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: LUA18-000384, ECF, SPR-A
PROJECT LOCATION: WSADA Property LLC, 621 SW Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2Khjxfh.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA)
for the construction of a standalone surface parking lot on a vacant site at 620 SW 12th St (APN 3340404805). The 14,500
square foot property is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) and is located within the Automall Overlay District B. The property
has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of Employment Area. The new parking stalls would serve as an auxiliary
parking lot for visitors to the Washington State Auto Dealers Association located on a parcel adjacent to the project site.
The proposed surface parking lot would consist of 32 parking spaces, two bio-retention areas, and the associated
landscaping. Twelve (12) stalls on the north side of the site would have direct access to the alley. Access to the other 21
stalls would be via existing curb cuts on SW 12th St and the public alley to the north of the site. A High Seismic Hazard is
mapped on the project site. The applicant has proposed the removal of one (1) significant tree. The applicant submitted
a Geotechnical Report, a Drainage Report, and an Arborist Report with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2018,
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set
and all parties notified.
NOTICE
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ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
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: 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: [help] 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 -
RECEIVED
06/27/2018
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
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Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
WSADA Parking Lot
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
(206) 433-6300
Vicki Giles Fabré
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
May 17, 2018
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
Complete project by August, 2018
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
No further expansion, additions or activities are proposed. This proposal relates only to
creation of a new parking area.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
Geotechnical report and Traffic Impact Letter attached.
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. [help]
We are not aware of other pending applications or governmental approvals.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
Fill & Grade Permit, Civil Construction Permit Application and Land Use Permit Master
Application.
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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.) [help]
The proposal is a paved parking lot improvement at an existing undeveloped parcel
3340404805 in the City of Renton. The parcel is 14,694 S.F. or .33 acres. The proposed
parking lot will have driveway connections to SW 12th Street and an existing paved alley to
the north.
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. [help]
The site is located on the north side of SW 12th Street mid-way between the intersections of
Raymond Ave. SW and Seneca Ave. S.
Legal Description:
Lots 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Block 28, C.D. Hillman’s Earlington Gardens Addition
to the City of Seattle, Division No. 1, According to the Plat thereof recorded in
Volume 17 of Plats, Page 74, Records of King County, Washington. Situate in the
County of King, State of Washington.
Located on King County Assessor Map for the N.W. ¼ of 19-23-05
Please see the Grading and Drainage Plan and Topography Map provided under separate
cover located within the Plan submittal.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site [help]
(check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
The site is located in a flat area, but there was a large mound of soil covering most of the
site. The environmental effects of removal of this stock-pile are considered in this checklist.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
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Currently, the site has approximately 2 to 3% of slope. Formerly, it was approximately 25%
before the mound was removed, as depicted on the topographic survey.
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. [help]
Please see the Geotechnical Report attached under separate cover for a detailed
examination of site soils.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
The geotechnical report does not indicate unstable soils. The site is not in a critical slope
area.
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. [help]
The entire site will be excavated to provide a relatively flat parking area, approximately
.33 acres. It is anticipated that approx. 2,000 CY will be excavated and transported to an
approved local disposal site or as fill at a building site. Approx. 555 CY of earthwork will
occur to balance site earthwork. Any sources of fill will be from local sources.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
Yes. Disturbed soils may be eroded if not stabilized. The final site configuration will be
stabilized prior to final approval by the City of Renton.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
Approximately 74% of the existing site will be covered by impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any: [help]
Erosion Control Fencing (Silt Fence), Straw Wattles, Catch Basin Protection, Erosion Control
Grasses or Straw Mulch cover.
2. AIR [help]
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. [help]
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Exhaust from heavy equipment such as bull dozer, excavator, trucks, various paving
equipment during construction. Exhaust from automobiles parking in the lot after
construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
None.
3. WATER [help]
a. Surface Water:
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. [help]
None directly adjoin the site. The Springbrook Creek (Type S) P-1 Channel is
approximately 2.5 blocks to the west.
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. [help]
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. [help]
None.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
None.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. [help]
No.
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. [help]
No.
b. Ground Water:
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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 general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
No groundwater will be withdrawn nor discharged to. All storm drainage will be
routed to existing City of Renton storm systems.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: 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. [help]
None.
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. [help]
Storm runoff will be routed to a Filterra® unit and then discharged via piping to
the City of Renton storm system located within either SW 12th Street or the
adjacent alley. The storm system design will be in conformance with the King
County Surface Water Management Manual and the City of Renton
requirements.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. [help]
No.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe. [help]
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: [help]
Runoff will sheet across paved impervious surfaces to catch basins/storm piping to a water
quality feature (Filterra®). Collected and treated storm drainage will then be routed via
piping to adjacent an existing City of Renton storm system.
4. PLANTS [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
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__x__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
__x__shrubs
__x__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? [help]
There are two small trees (6 inch caliper or less) existing on site (an alder and a
hawthorne). These trees will likely be removed. Grasses and small native and non-
native shrubs and juvenile trees will be removed via clear and grub activities.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
Suitable native shrubs will be used in the Filterra® facility. Native and non-native
drought tolerant vegetation will be used in parking lot planting islands and
landscape areas.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
Blackberries, butterfly bush.
5. ANIMALS [help]
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site. [help]
Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Crows _______
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Rabbits
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
[help]
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N/A.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
Yes, Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
None.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None known.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES [help]
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. [help]
The parking lot lighting will require an electrical power source.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. [help]
No
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: [help]
Parking lot lighting will be LED fixtures to conserve power and the lights will be shielded
down to prevent light trespass off the property.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [help]
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 so, describe. [help]
None.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
[help]
None known.
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. [help]
None known.
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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. [help]
Pre-emergent herbicide would be spread across graveled subgrade areas prior to
paving with asphalt.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
Ambulance/Aid services should injury occur during construction. None likely after
construction is completed.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
None.
b. Noise [help]
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
Street traffic and background noise from State Highway 405.
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. [help]
Heavy equipment noise during construction operations. Long term noise would be
associated auto noise in the parking lot.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
None.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE [help]
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. [help]
Adjacent uses are commercial and residential and auto related, with a couple of
grandfathered single family residence , on the south side of SW 12th Street.
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 as a result 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 non-forest use? [help]
The site is not currently used for agricultural or forest land. The site is a vacant lot.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
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normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: [help]
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
There are no structures existing on the site. The site is vacant.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
The site is zoned Industrial (IM)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
The site is located in the CMU or Commercial Mixed Use plan designation area.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
Not applicable, as it is not within a shoreline buffer.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. [help]
No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
None.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
None.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
Parking is an allowed use in the IM zone.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any: [help]
None.
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9. HOUSING [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. [help]
None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
None.
10. AESTHETICS [help]
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? [help]
No buildings or structures are proposed.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
No views will be obstructed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
Landscaping will be provided.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? [help]
Parking lot lighting for night security. Lighting will be directed downward to prevent light
trespass offsite.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
[help]
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
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None.
12. RECREATION [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
[help]
None.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
None.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION [help]
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. [help]
None known.
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. [help]
None known.
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. [help]
None are proposed.
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. [help]
None are proposed.
14. TRANSPORTATION [help]
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. [help]
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The site is one half block away south of SW Grady Way. Access is off of SW 12th Street via
Raymond Ave. SW or Seneca Ave. SW.
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? [help]
The area is served by public transit at SW Grady Way.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
The proposed parking lot will accommodate approximately 32 vehicles. No vehicle parking
spaces will be eliminated.
d. 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). [help]
The proposal triggers curb/gutter and sidewalk improvements, although SW 12 Street
does not currently have sidewalks installed. The project proponent will be requesting to
defer required offsite improvements and enter into a “no protest LID” agreement with the
City of Renton for said improvements.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
No.
f. 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 non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates? [help]
Please see the Traffic Impact Letter to address this question.
g. 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. [help]
No.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
None.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES [help]