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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT TEXT
LUA06-123, CPA, ECF
Brad Nicholson
2811 Dayton Avenue NE
Renton, WA 98056
tel: (425) 445-0658
eml: brad827@hotmail.com
(party of record)
Updated: 10/16/06 (Page 1 of 1)
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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL
RF,VIFVV COMMITTEE
RENTON, WA,SHINGTON
The Environmental Review Com-
mittee has issued a Determination of
Non -Significance for the following
project under the authority of the
Renton Municipal Code.
Transportation CIP CPA
IATA06.123, EO
Location: Citywide. Update of
the Transportation Element of
the Comprehensive flan to
reflect the recently a(1optrr I six
year Transportation Iinprove-
ment Promsana 12006-2011).
Change_ reflect changes in
project priorities pis a re.�iult of
rer.ent annexabnns and changes
to ensure continuation of
County funding.
Appeals of the environmental
determination must be fled in writing
on or before 5:00 PIVI on November 13,
2006. Appeals must be filed in writing
together with the required $75.00
application fee with: Bearing
Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055.
Appeals to the hkaminer are governed
by City of Renton Municipal Code
Section 4-8-110.$. Additional infor-
mation regarding the appeal process
may be obtained from the Renton City
Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510_
Published in the Bing County Journal
October 30, 2006. #861993
CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORDS
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 2006
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Holly.,Graber
Subject: land Use File Closeout
Please complete thel following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
Clerk's Office.
ame:
2006 Transportation Text Amendments
Number.:
LUA-06-123, ECF
erences.'
FA's:
anager:
Erika Conkling
ce Date:
September 29, 2006
Applicant:
City of Renton - Rebecca Lind
Owner:
City of Renton
Contact:
City of Renton - Angie Mathias
PID Number:
ERC Decision Date:
October 23, 2006
ERC Appeal Date:
November 13, 2006
Administrative Denial:
Appeal Period Ends:
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Decision:
Date:
Date Appealed to Council:
By Whom:
Council Decision: '-e '0V4J Date: N61.1A11 Z? -)004,
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect
the recently adopted six year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect
changes in project priorities as a result of recent annexations and changes to ensure continuation
of County funding.
Location:
City Wide
Comments:
M
` Kathy Keoiker, Mayor
December 4, 2006
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
SUBJECT: 2006 Transportation Text Amendment
LUA-06-123, R, ECF
CITNIOF RENTON
Planning/Building/PublicWorks Department
Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator
This letter is to inform you that the appeal period ended on November 13, 2006 for the
Environmental Review Committee's (ERC) determination of Non -Significance for the above -
referenced project.
No appeals were filed on the ERC determination. The decision of the ERC is final.
This proposal was reviewed by the City Council at a public hearing on November 13, 2006. The
Council took action on this proposal on November 27, 2006 and approved the recommended
changes.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Lind at (425) 430-6588.
Sincerely,
Erika Conkling
Senior Planner
cc: Brad Nicholson ! Party of Record
1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98055
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY WTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME: Transportation CIP CPA
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA06-123. ECF
LOCATION: Chywide
DESCRIPTION: Update of the Transportation Element of the Camprshenstve Plan to feRact the recently
adopted six year Transportation Impravament Program (2000-2011)- Changes reflect Changes In project
prlMtles as a resuh of recent annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County fundkrg.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERG) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Appeals or the environmental determination must be filed In writing on or before S:DD PM on November 13, 20M
Appeals must be filed In writing together with the required S75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1056 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 92055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Munklpal Code Section 4-S-110.8. Additional infomration regarding the appeal process maybe obtained from the
Rwfto City Cleric's ORice, [4261430-6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BESET AND
ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-72DD-
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
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hereby certify that -3 copies of the above document
were posted by me in 3 conspicuous places or nearby the described property on
DATE: I Q JQ -Ok SIGNED:Ll
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME: Transportation CIP CPA
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA06-123, ECF
LOCATION: Citywide
DESCRIPTION: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recently
adopted six year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project
priorities as a result of recent annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 13, 2006.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND
ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
. U " Y,
„R),4 Kathy Keatker, Mayor
October 26, 2006
City of Renton
1056 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
SUBJECT: Transportation CIP CPA
LUA-06-123, ECF
CIT116OF RENTON
PlanningBuilding/PublicWorks Department
Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that
they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above -referenced project. The
Committee, on October 23, 2006, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non -
Significance.
The City of Renton ERC 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 decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6, Renton Municipal Code, after
review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This
information is available to the public on request.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on
November 13, 2006. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee
with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the
Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If
you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6578.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Erika Conkling
Associate Planner
cc: Brad Nicholson / Party of Record
1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98055
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Kathy Keolker, Mayor
October 26, 2006 t.
Washington State ,
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: Environmental Determinations
CITI ]F RENTON
Planning/Building/PublicWorks Department
Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator
Transmitted herewith are copies of the Environmental Determinations for the following projects reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on October 23, 2006:
DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE
PROJECT NAME: Chee CPA and Rezone (CPA 2006-M-01)
PROJECTNUMBER: LUA05-151, R, ECF
PROJECT NAME: Sprinbrook Office (CPA 2006-M-04)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA05-158, R, ECF
PROJECT NAME: Kennydale Blueberry Farm (CPA 2006-M-02)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA0.5-159, R, ECF
PROJECT NAME: Rivera and City Initiated Zoning Map Amendment (CPA 2006-M-03)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA05.163, R, ECF
PROJECT NAME: Puget Colony Rezone (CPA 2006-M-05)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA06-120, R, ECF
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECTNUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT 1IAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
Highlands R-10 Zoning Text Amendments
LUA06-121, ECF
Upper Kennydale Rezone (CPA 2006-M-08)
LUA06-122, R, ECF
Transportation CIP CPA (CPA 2006-T-4)
LUA06-123, ECF
Land Use and Community Design Element CPA (CPA 2006-T-3)
LUA06-124, ECF
Mobile Home Park Text Amendments (CPA 2006-T-5)
LUA06-125, ECF
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on
November 13, 2006. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee
with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the
Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
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Environmental Determination
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If you. have any questions, please call me at (425) 430-6578.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Erika Conkling CJ
Associate Planner
cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division
WDFW, Stewart Reinbold
Davits F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources
WSDOT, Northwest Region
Duwamish Tribal Office
Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot IndianTdbe(.prdir ante)
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural-Resource&Prograrti`
US Army Corp. of Engineers
Stephanie Kramer, Office of A,cchaeoiogy,& Historic Preservation
Enclosure
CITY OF RENTON
DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE
APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA06-123, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton
PROJECT NAME: Transportation CIP CPA (CPA 2006-T-4)
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to
reflect the recently adopted six year Transpotation Improvement Prorgram (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes
in project priorities as a result of recent annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Citywide
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Department of Planning/Building/Public Works
Development Planning Section
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 PM on November 13, 2006.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code
Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's
Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE:
DATE OF DECISION:
SIGNATURES:
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Gregg i rrrpp ministrat
Planning/ il2061Public Works
October 30, 2006
October 23, 2006
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Fire Department
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Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Date Alex Pietsch, Administrator Date
Community Services EDNSP
STAFF
REPORT
City of Renton
Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
A. BACKGROUND
ERC MEETING DATE October 23, 2006
Project Name Transportation CIP CPA (CPA 2006-T-4)
Applicant City of Renton
File Number LUA06-123, ECF
Project Manager Rebecca Lind
Project Description Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the
recently adopted six year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011).
Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent annexations and
changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
Project Location
Exist. Bldg. Area gsf
Site Area
SITE MAP
Applicable Citywide
B. RECOMMENDATION
Applicable Citywide
NIA
NIA
Proposed New Bldg. Area gsf NIA
Total Building Area gsf NIA
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials
make the following Environmental Determination:
DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE NON - SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED.
X I Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period.
Issue DNS with 15 day Comment Period
with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period.
IIssue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period
with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period.
Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period
followed by a 14 day Appeal Period.
Project Location Map ERCReportdoc
City of Renton EDNSP Department ironmental Review Committee Staff Report
Transpartation CIP CPR LUA-06-113, ECF
REPORT AND DECISION OF OCTOBER 23, 2006 Page 2 of 3
C. MITIGATION MEASURES
None required for this non -project action.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following non -project environmental review
addresses only those impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development
standards and environmental regulations.
E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS
The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental / Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where
applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures
and/or Notes to Applicant.
X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File.
Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be
filed In writing on or before 5.00 PM, November 13, 2006.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)430-6510.
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AMENDMENT 2006-T-4 — TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
REVISIONS
DESCRIPTION: Although the City updated the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan for the 2004 update, the City's Six -Year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) is updated annually. As a result, the Transportation Element needs to be
updated to reflect changes that have occurred since its last update. The current proposal is
intended to bring the Transportation Element and the TIP more consistent with each other. In
addition, because of recent annexations that affect a number of County funded projects,
project priorities have had to change in order to ensure the continuation of County funding.
Changes to Table 8.3 reflect the latest adopted City of Renton Six -year TIP. In addition,
revisions to associated text have also been made.
ISSUE SUMMARY:
1. Which transportation projects need to be amended or deleted and which
transportation projects need to be added to Table 8.3 of the Transportation Element to
update it for 2006?
2. Should the recently adopted Six -year Transportation Improvement Program, rather
than the previous year's TIP, be included in the update?
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY: Update Table 8.3 to reflect the City of Renton's
latest adopted Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopt associated
text amendments explaining these changes, as delineated below and in Attachment `A',
ANALYSIS: The Growth Management Act (GMA)places special emphasis on
transportation making it unlawful to approve development for which the approving
jurisdiction cannot demonstrate the availability of facilities, strategies, and services, which
are needed to accommodate the growth in traffic at an adopted level -of -service within six
years. By April of each year, the legislative body of each city is required to prepare a six -
year transit development and financial program for the calendar year and ensuing five years.
The TIP must be consistent with the comprehensive plans adopted by counties, cities, and
towns. This year's updates to the Transportation Element are intended to ensure that the TIP
and Comprehensive Plan are consistent.
Renton's Comprehensive Plan text already contains the necessary information to fulfill the
GMA mandate to provide information on land use assumptions used in estimating travel,
facilities and service needs (including an inventory of air, water, and land transportation
facilities and services), level of service (LOS) standards for the transportation system to serve
as a gauge to judge performance of the transportation system, ten-year traffic forecasts based
upon the adopted land use plan, and identification of system expansion and transportation
system management needs to meet current and future demand. It also includes financing
information with a multi -year financing plan based on the needs identified elsewhere in the
Comprehensive Plan, discussion of funding sources, and how land use assumptions will be
reassessed, if necessary, to ensure that the LOS standards are met. Revisions to Table 8.3
reflecting the latest adopted six -year TIP and revisions to associated text pages will complete
the update to Renton's Transportation Plan.
AMENDMENT 2006-T- Transportation Element Revisions
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT:
The proposed amendment must meet the review criteria in RMC 4-9-020G (at least one):
1. The request supports the vision embodied in the Comprehensive Plan, or
2. The request supports the adopted Business Plan goals established by the City
Council, or
3. The request eliminates conflicts with existing elements or policies, or
4. The request amends the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate new policy
directives of the City Council.
These proposed amendments are within the vision embodied by the Comprehensive Plan and
eliminate outdated information.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: The recommended changes comply with
the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and in particular, General
Policies T-1 and T-2, below:
Policy T-1. Land use plans and regulations should be used to guide development of
the Transportation Element for the City, and
Policy T-Z. Transportation improvements should support land use plans.
CONCLUSION: Updating the Transportation Element by revising Table 8.3 to reflect the
latest adopted City of Renton Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan and associated text
pages (XI-66 through XI-70) is consistent with GMA, Countywide Planning Policies, and
criteria for Comprehensive Plan amendments. In the future, efforts should be made to adopt
the City's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan by the end of the first half of the year
so that it can be incorporated in that year's Comprehensive Plan update for the
Transportation Element.
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Cit Renton Department of Planning / Building / c Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:
COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123, ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER
APPLICANT: City of Renton - EDNSP
PROJECT MANAGE Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: Transportation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren i c
SITE AREA: NIA
BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A
LOCATION: Citywide
I WORK ORDER NO: 77657
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recently adopted six
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
Water
Plants
Land/Shoreline Use
Animals
Envkonmental Health
Energy/
Natural resources
B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
Light/Glare
Recreation
Utilities
Transportation
Public Services
Histodc;Cultural
Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
Signature of Director or Authorized
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Date
BRADIVICHOLS`ON
October 14, 2006
2811 Dayton Avenue N.E.
Renton, Washington 98056
brad827na,hot m ail xom
(425) 445-0658
City of Renton Highlands Task Force Chairman Kirk Moore
City of Renton Mayor
Renton City Council
Renton Planning Commission
City of Renton ERC
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, Washington 98055
RE: 2006 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
RE: Highlands redevelopment and "Task Force"
RE: Public Hearing comments
RE: LUA-06-121, LUA-06-126, LUA-05-159, LUA-06-123
To the above identified persons,
QTY OF RQiF#'01y
OCT 16 2006
RECEIVED
%ATY CLERICS OFFICE
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Not having really known all of the details of the City Administration's
or Staffs land use strategy, confronted with a constantly changing
zoning proposal, and not having been presented with necessary
informative data and stable or lawful zoning proposals, most of the
residents and citizens that are potential participants under the GMA in
Renton are unaware of the proceedings and were therefore unable to
participate. They were unaware of unlawful procedures being used, they
didn't hear what were the true issues needing to be deliberated were,
and were unaware of what was unlawfully happening around the City of
Renton's planning. For purpose of the acts (GMA & SEPA) they were unable
to participate in a meaningful way at a meaningful time.
I recommend that there be a change of course in the management
philosophy that the City uses to take and gather public input, and a
change in how that our leaders act upon recommendations based upon that
input. It is in the best interest of the City and our Citizens. I urge
the City to make this change of course, because without that change,
further deterioration of areas and processes probably will result.
For the most part, doing otherwise would be just like failure to give
notice. It continues actions for longer than necessary. There has been
failure to give notice of proceedings. It is failure to comply with
Laws, only the first of many grounds that may vitiate legislation
emerging from these processes. Many appeals and legal actions caused by
such lack of respect for laws damage the City.
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Neither was I officially notified of the present proceedings whilst I
should have been. I am a party of record. Evidently One Council member,
Terri Briere decided not to answer my email around a week ago requesting
information as to how I could participate in or join the "Task Force".
The Citizens that searched the City's website or word of mouth e-mail,
having found the hearing dates and times for scheduled meetings, but the
issues were not clear and changed significantly, and participation is
limited to only nine people, are all very disappointed. All of them will
now be "observers" only supposedly because the "Task Force" will review
and rule only on the record that has been previously created. That
record has deficiencies like I previously articulated. Most if none of
the potential participants wanted to pay the rather large and unlawful
City fee to suggest a comprehensive plan or development regulation
amendment for the processes, neither were they given a real opportunity
to comment.
Even though I am a party of record for the above actions I never
received notice of the proceedings and least officially, I still
haven't. A few private citizens informed me of the "Task Force" meeting.
I met the so called chairman at the task force meeting, but he informed
me that I couldn't comment in public.
Those amendments to our comprehensive plan must have been recommended
for approval by someone unqualified to make that decision. I really
don't know how to figure that out because nobody informed me of what was
decided or recommended by the Planning Commission or the City Council.
Some Citizens attended meetings that were public, testified, and wanted
to improve the City and be heard, and others were accorded nothing more
than exclusion from the processes via certain unlawful administrative
decisions and acts, declarations, and tactics. Not the least of which is
the newly formed "Task Force" that will supposedly be providing the sole
community input from now on. Nine people cannot be considered the
"public" according to my interpretation of the code.
Notwithstanding the fact that there was no public response, findings or
recommendation made by the Planning Commission that I am aware of,
instead the City "switched" reviewing bodies after public comment was
taken on the issues. It is now evidently believed that quasi-judicial
review of the proceedings rests with the "Task Force" I received a
notice communication..».... an email communication stating that the "Task
Force" would be meeting at the Highlands Starbucks. There was a person
there to meet, one Kirk Moore, who claimed to be the chairman of the
"Task Force" and would allow me to give my comments to him for
presentation during what is to be the "review" Here they are. He assured
me such "review" would result in findings of fact and conclusions of law
prior to a council hearing on these issues. . I request that commitment
be honored in the future. I request that he and the "Task Force" be
asked to review these comments, find facts, and conclusions of Law, and
inform me of their legal decisions with regard to them.
brad nicholson Page 2 1011512006
Disappointment is evident in "Huffy City Council meetings" probably for
one reason because the Planning Commission recommendation that was
supposedly made as a result of the prior hearings can not be found in
public. That has happened on numerous occasions in the past.
Perhaps I am wrong and the "Task Force" will be different. If the "Task
Force" can respond to my issues, then there will be a great improvement.
I have been informed that the newly formed "Task Force" will exact the
"Role of Review" from the Planning Commission. one Terri Briere as
chairman of the City's Planning and Development Committee as well as the
task force chairman have told me so. I can provide proof in the form of
evidentiary exhibits for that if it is requested. otherwise, it is
incontrovertible. If I had known that the role of review would rest with
the newly formed "Task Force" I would have been able to save the efforts
I made for the City's benefit by saving my comments for the task force.
The new forum however will not be taking any comments or allowing public
participation but will be reviewing the record because the community
continues to have concerns with the administrative proposals. I am
presuming the record of proceedings will be forwarded to the "Task
Force" (exhibit) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required of
quasi-judicial reviewing bodies.
I am looking forward to reviewing the decision by Mr. Moore's group as a
result of the task force as it becomes a part of the public record,
however I will be doing so under protest because of the numerous
deliberative and substantive participatory deficiencies I have placed
into the record that are subject to review.
It seemed quite clear to me Mr. Moore has no experience in law or land
use action whatsoever. To be honest, I have no confidence in his ability
to work on land use whatsoever. I hope I am wrong, but I think he is now
in somewhat of a "pickle".
I think he is still working on eminent domain in the highlands even
though I understand that the issue is tabled through an ordinance. I
would like to say that I am offended not only by the moratoriums and
wasted time and money, but by the lack of apparent competency and
transparency.
Many people genuinely concerned with the City's future are now
thoroughly disgusted. Some citizens are frustrated because it is known
that pending appeals will require a programmatic EIS document to place
new rezoning in the so-called Highlands area Center Village designation,
but the proposal has been withdrawn at the last minute and now an EIS
should be required because of different arguments. It is still needed to
be capable to implement the "vision" of the highlands. It is still being
avoided with what appears to be just like an end run, and is unavailable
because it was removed from consideration by the City's ERC. They have a
new DNS. They should not have done that, because there are accumulations
of adverse effects from acting the wrong way, which includes doing
nothing, like I have previously contended.
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Even though I was a party of record, they did not notify me of that
until after the hearing and after I raised the issues. I just found out
that the previous DNS was withdrawn.
There has been no discussion as to what adverse effects the "Highlands
vision" will have upon transportation issues. Or how not implementing
the vision through zoning measures would affect people. It seems clear
that if the Staff is intent with little or no development regulation,
then maybe the vision should be withdrawn as well. That has not
happened, but instead the footprint of the vision is proposed to be
expanded. It seems clear that the zoning that is currently proposed will
not implement the present vision. I would call the consistency of the
City's actions into question under the GMA.
It is not known how the Landing issues will interact with the Hilands,
both of which are major actions significantly affecting the quality of
the environment. I am wondering why there has not been an inclusion of
discussion regarding the need for possible changes to the zoning and
plans if the "Landing" is required to implement the comprehensive plan
through required changes. How the highlands vision will be implemented
depending on how the Landing materializes. No information has been
disclosed to me other than the fact that there is proposed to be a
Target store. Because of the appeals that are before the council, there
are many unknowns, thus the Citizens have never been able to comment
anyway. If I was a gambler, I would wager that each and member of the
"Task Force" is lacking that information as well. According to the
Mayor's State of the City Address, the transportation system around
Sunset (between cedar river and I-90) will need around 1 to 1.3 billion
dollars in improvements for all of the projects. That is significant. In
order to implement the vision, an EIS should and must be performed and
with analysis as to impact accumulations, something that has never been
done.
The new 11"' hour zoning proposal is now before the "Task Force" after
Public Hearings have already been held, accompanied by a new EDNSM;
I don't get it. The new proposal does not appear to implement the
Comprehensive Plan "Highlands vision", or discuss probable significant
adverse impacts. I would find that action inconsistent with the GMA as
well as the CPP and City Comprehensive Plan on numerous fronts, and I
think reviewing jurisdictions would as well.
I wish I could understand the proposals, its probable significant
impacts, and be able to comment but I have not been able to
obtain full information. All of the above should and must be done
bearing in mind the deliberative and substantive and participatory
processes of GMA and SEPA. There seems to be no other explanation for
the change in the zoning proposal for the Highlands vision than to
subvert disclosure of impacts for the Landing, a project which does not
implement the comprehensive plan.
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Similarly, the financial information and description of the tenants
regarding the "Landing" (Renton Mayor called it, "One of the Largest Big
Box destination retail shopping centers in the Puget sound region',
"seemingly overnight") was either non-existent or is being unlawfully
withheld by the City because it is being called "proprietary"
information. There is no way to comment about the Highlands vision
possibly containing some revitalized shopping, because it has not been
disclosed as to information regarding the "Landing" My comments of one
would change depending on implementation of the other creating various
consistency issues along with my comments. That is not my idea of a
Hearing, -and I don't think it is what the GMA intends either. We shall
see.
A big concern of mine is the money, under just about any standards, was
taken from the "cookie jar" because any experienced person would have
known the landing improvements should have been imposed upon the
developer through nexus and proportionality requirements so basic to any
kind of action with regard to the use of land by the United States
Constitution. There has never been a legal explanation as to the legal
justification for the Police powers being waived in the first place.
Perhaps "Public Participation" will be possible when those facts are
known to the participants. That money belongs to the people, and not to
Harvest Partners; I did not give it to them and neither did a legitimate
governmental process. Thus in order to comply with laws, the procedure I
identified should be used. The Planning Commission held their hearing
while appearing to do nothing more than flout specific directives of the
Renton Municipal Code.
A number of very powerful appeals that are consistent with the Renton
code, GMA, SEPA, CPP, and other "General Laws" cast a pall and aura of
uncertainty over most of the City's proceedings and is good reason to
rethink and evaluate alternative and options available. Certain
Administrators must have been directed to ignore them and "fast track"
the planning process but the "fast track" process excluded notice and
participation of citizens as well the fact that it violated quite a few
general laws applicable to the City in the exercise of the Police Power
under article 11, section 11, of the State Constitution. Unfortunately,
that will not be so fast a process now because it is a ground for
invalidation of amendments according to "Washington Laws" that have been
already been identified in Planning Commission and Council proceedings.
In my opinion, the way to cure the "pickle", is address this letter, the
appeals, become transparent, and give real consideration, thought, and
legal determinations to them. It means disclosure of probable
significant adverse impacts and mitigation measures necessary for the
Highlands and the Landing, and then having a strategy to deal with it.
The issues are not going to go away.
Appeals are presently pending for actions. I am one of those Citizens
trying to participate in these actions. In one instance of the above
processes, the Chairman of the Planning Commission (conducting the
public hearing on the issues) got up and walked out of the public
hearing at the moment I began to comment.
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My concerns were never addressed. I have no public answer or public
findings as to what happened in my possession. I was already having
difficulty to comment because I was without the material and factual
information required by the laws. In these other new instances, the
public and I were excluded from participating in what was left of the
GMA processes altogether.
In proceedings before the City's Hearing Examiner I was called a "straw
man" and denied standing to appeal and participate because I have been
associated with others that share my views. I have been referred to as a
"jackboot" "red herring" "cloaked in sheep's wool" and "spurious" by the
Mayor and various media. City Attorney says I am "disgruntled". I accept
that because I have in my possession a "confidential letter" stating
that he would see to it that actions would be performed that never were.
I am "disgruntled" because the City Attorney is being much less than
truthful leaving out some rather important details. (exhibit) So you see
that I am quite comfortable with being "disgruntled" as I believe I well
should be. Recent appeals I have made have never even been considered
even though I base my issues on the Laws and codes as I see them. I feel
quite angry and offended by the disrespect and ignorance, lying, and
refusal to observe requirements of the Laws. I have been nothing but
sincere, open, and genuine in my comments from my heart and from the
start.
The other public participants that also made an attempt to participate
were also very frustrated by the lack of honest disclosure, lack of
proper procedures, and unlawful decision making in the processes.
The City "Task Farce" was proposed at the last minute, and was quickly
and illegally put together by the City Planning/Development Committee to
exact away the role of review from the Planning Commission and excluded
all citizens except for nine people chosen by that City Council
Committee. They were not a part of the Planning Commission. (The City's
development committee stating that it was because of identified time
constraints and other reasons including agreement with the purpose of
"containment" of opposition ideas identified by the administrator of
Economic Development and Strategic Planning as those of adverse to the
proposal)
It seems clear to me that none of the members of the "Task Force" have
any experience whatsoever in quasi- judicial administrative proceedings.
That is in all likelihood a "Task Farce"
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Taken together, these substantial errors and illegal actions deprived me
and other Citizens to their GMA participatory rights, in addition to
violating certain other substantive and procedural mandates of the GMA,
SEPA, General and Constitutional laws, and is good reason for
invalidation and remand as I have outlined in this letter. The act of
"Suspending the Laws", that is assuming and dispensing with the power to
enforce the laws without permission from the State, or an attempt to
divest the City of the right to make reasonable Laws, are all actions
that shall need to be corrected because they shall also be capable of
being reversed in superior jurisdictions. I recommend that being a
reason to carefully consider the next move and "findings of fact and
conclusions of Law" in your dirty game, because some more incorrect
moves will put the City into a "Checkmate". It appears to me like it
should be axiomatic that it is time for the City to make some changes,
for benefit of present and future generations of Renton. I look forward
to a reply indicating your concurrence.
Most Sincerely,
Brad Nicholson,
a citizen of Renton
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1) Has the City engaged in activities that are prohibited by specific
sections of the GMA and Washington Laws?
2) Did the City fail to give proper notice of proceedings as required by
36.70A RCW?
3) What are the specific causes of problematic areas of the City that
are experiencing insufficient growth that would implement the
comprehensive plan?
4) Which impacts have not been disclosed that should be?
5) Is the City violating Washington Laws that require a broad program of
early and continuous public participation?
6) Did the City violate provisions of the GMA that require that the
comprehensive plan and development regulations be subject to
consistency, continuing review, and evaluation?
7) Is it appropriate to issue a proposed DNS when there are so many
probable adverse consequences of doing so according to the Mayor s
"State of the City" and it is inconsistent with the vision for the
Highlands?
B) Is it not true that there exist numerous unanalyzed environment
concerns and that the City is hiding information that is needed to
determine whether and which areas there are significant impacts that
should be mitigated?
9) How can so many planning issues be proposed when nobody really knows
what will result from the outcomes of other major actions because they
are pending? What was the cause of that? Is that appropriate?
10) How will the city £ullfill the objectives of the GMA when there has
been no findings indicating the proposals indicating are intended to
effectuate those goals?
11) Is it not true that the City should lawfully complete the planning
for proposed projects and construction before attempting to plan for new
ones without public participation without posing a threat to the quality
of the environment?
12) Have the above proceedings taken place for the benefit of Citizens?
From:'Terri Briere"<tbr4m@ci.renton.wa.us>
To: <brad827C1a hotmail com>
CC: "Alexander Pietsch" <Apletsch@ci.renton. wa.us>
Subject: Re: Council
Date: Fri, Ob Oct 2OO6 10.28.'14 -0700
>Mr. Nicholson,
>
>Thank you for correspondence regarding the role of the Planning Commission and the Highlands Task
Force. You are correct that the Planning Commission is the body that takes public input and makes
recommendations to the council on planning and zoning issues. The Planning Commission has previously
heard public testimony and made a reccommendation to the Council on the Highlands Zoning and Comp
Plan Changes. It be came apparent to council that the community continued to have concerns with the
Planning Commission and Administration recommendation. A result of citizen concerns is the Highlands Task
Force. Because of the compressed time schedule to make changes to the Comp Plan Council agreed to allow
the Task Force to take the role of review rather than the Planning Commission. The Task Force will not take
any new testimony, they will be working with the existing record.
>Again, thank you for contacting me.
>Terri Briere
>
> >>> "'Brad Nicholson"' <brad827@hotmail.com> 10/06/06 8:42 AM >>>
>I was wondering the reason why the Planning Commission is not the primary or exclusive way of taking
public input and making recommendations to the Council for the "Hilands Vision" but rather it appears that a
"task force" will be used for that above purpose? Could you answer that? Or am I wrong is it the Planning
Commission that will be given substantial weight? Could you answer that too? the question is .........which
citizen body will be accorded substantial weight? I am going to want to participate. Your response is
appreciated.
>This email request originated from the following link:
http://rentonvva.gov/government/default.aspx?jd= 1080
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BEFORE THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL
In the Matter of the Appeal of }
Alliance for South End (ASE) re: } LUA-05-136, SA -A, SM
The Director's Administrative Decision } NOTICE OF APPEAL OF
Designating The Landing Master Plan ) HEARING EXAMINER
Application a Planned Action; And The ) DECISION
Director's Master Site Plan Approval )
I. INTRODUCTION
The Alliance for South End (ASE) hereby files this Notice of Appeal of the Hearing
Examiner's decision dated September 5, 2006, which dismissed ASE's above -captioned
appeals for lack of standing ("Examiner's Decision," Exhibit A). The grounds for appeal
are that the Hearing Examiner's decision is contrary to Washington law, without support
in state or federal law, and in violation of the constitutional rights of ASE's members.
II. TIMELINESS
This appeal is filed pursuant to RMC 4-8-110.E(8) and RMC 4-8-110.F(1), which
specify a 14-day appeal period for Hearing Examiner decisions.
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I11. FACTS
The facts are set forth in the record below. ASE's pleadings are incorporated herein by I
reference.
IV. STANDARD OF REVIEW
The Council reviews Hearing Examiner decisions to determine whether "substantial
r error of fact or law exists in the record." RMC 4-8-110(F)(7). 1f the Council finds such an
error, "it may remand the proceeding to Examiner for reconsideration, or modify, or
reverse the decision of the Examiner accordingly." Id.
V. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL
The Hearing Examiner's decision reflects several errors of fact or law. His decision to
I dismiss ASE's appeals for lack of standing was entirely dependent upon the proposition
Ithat, in order for an organization to have standing, it must not only have a member or I
members with standing, but it also must have members with certain "indicia
membership," such as particular voting rights. This proposition is directly contrary to the
well established law in Washington, and does not appear to have support in any state or
federal law. The Hearing Examiner's decision also violated the rights of ASE's members
to freedom of association. The Hearing Examiner's decision should therefore be reversed.
A. In Washington, An Association Has Standing When One Member Has
Standing.
Washington courts have consistently held that a citizens' group or other organization
has standing to challenge land use decisions "as long as one member has standing to do
so." East Gig Harbor Imp. Assn v, Pierce County, 106 Wn.2d 707, 701, 724 P.2d 1009
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(1986) (emphasis added), citing Save a Valuable Environ mew (A VET v. Bothell. 89
Wn.2d 862, 867, 576 P.2d 401 (1978); see also Suquamish Indian Tribe, 92 Wn.App. at
830 (citing East Gig Harbor Imp. Assn and SAVE for proposition that "an organization
has standing only when at least one of its members has standing as an individual"). None
of these cases hold or even suggest that a member must have particular rights in the
organization, or that any other inquiry should be made once it has been established that at
least one member of the organization has standing. Nor do any of these cases hold or
suggest that the organization's funding sources are relevant to standing.
B. There is No Precedent for the Hearing Examiner's Denial of Standing in
this Case.
To our knowledge, no state or federal court has ever held that members of an
Iorganization must possess "indicia of membership" in order for the organization to have
standing. The cases cited by the Applicant in briefing before the Hearing Examiner do not
support this proposition. The question presented and answered in the three cases cited by I
the Applicant was not whether members of an organization must have voting rights in
order to assert associational standing, but whether "an organization that has no members
in the traditional sense may nonetheless assert associational standing." See Fund'
Democracy, LLC v. SE.C., 278 F.3d 21, 25 (D.C. Cir. 2002). Those cases hold that, if an
association does not have any members, but asserts that its has standing to sue on behalf I
of non-member "supporters," then a court may inquire into whether its supporters possess I
"indicia of membership." Id. at 26. The Applicant's argument that "a non -voting member .
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. . cannot establish standing for the association" (Applicant's Reply to ASE Lack of
Standing, p. 7) is simply false.
In fact, one of the cases cited by the Applicant directly contradicts the Applicant',
position. In Friends of Tilden Park, Inc. v. District of Columbia, 806 A.2d 1201, (D.C.
2002), the court explicitly stated that the nonprofit would have standing if it had any
members:
Friends initially asserted in Superior Court that it had
standing to sue on behalf of its members, whom it described
as persons residing in the vicinity of 3883 Connecticut
Avenue who recreate in and enjoy the benefits of nearby
Rock Creek Park. We do not doubt that if Friends had such
members, it would have standing_as their _representative to
maintain an action challenging the District's failure to
require Clark to prepare an EIS ...
The persons whom friends claims to re resent are not its
members however. B ° the terms of its articles of
incorporation, Friends has no members. Confronted with
this inconvenient fact, Friends argues in this court that it
nonetheless has standing to sue as the representative of its
"supporters" among the neighborhood residents whose
environmental interests are at stake. These supporters,
Friends suggests, are its de facto if not its de jure members.
The record, though, does not bear out this claim.
Friends, 806 A.2d at 1208 (emphasis added). See also Hunt v. Washinglon State Apple
Advertising Com'n, 432 U.S. 333, 97 S.Ct. 2434 (1977) (holding that the Commission had
associational standing even though "the apple growers and dealers are not 'members' of
the Commission in the traditional trade association sense"); Fund Democracy, 278 F.3d at
25 (stating that, "[i]n determining whether an organization that has no members in the
traditional sense may nonetheless assert associational standing, the question is whether the
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organization is the functional equivalent of a traditional membership organization")
(emphasis added).
Unlike the "supporters" of the organizations in Friends of Tilden Park, Hunt, and
Fund Democracy, Brad Nicholson is a member of ASE "in the traditional sense."
Moreover, even if these cases could be interpreted to require "indicia of membership" in
cases where an organization actually has members, those cases are not relevant in this
proceeding because Washington courts have not adopted or even discussed such a
requirement. I
C. The Hearing Examiner's Decision Violated the Constitutional Rights of
ASE's Members.
The Hearing Examiner's dismissal ofASE's appeals violated the First Amendment
rights of Renton citizens to freely associate as members of ASE in order to protect their
rights. Ironically, the Hearing Examiner previously found that Brad Nicholson, a member
of ASE, had standing to sue on his own behalf in a similar matter, but then deprived Mr.
Nicholson standing in this matter simply because he chose to associate with other Renton
citizens who share his concerns about The Landing.2
I The Applicant did not cite any Washington cases to support its arguments about associational standing.
The Applicant's reliance on SA VE for the proposition that "Washington courts have adopted the federal
approach to standing requirements in environmental and land use cases" is misplaced. ,See Applicant's
Reply to ASE Lack of Standing, p. 8, n. 16, citing S.4VE, 89 Wn.2d 862. The SA [.'E court's approval of "the
federal approach" refers to the holdings, discussed earlier in the SAVE opinion, which state that "a non-
profit corporation or association which shows that one or more of its members are specifically injured by a
government action may represent those members in proceedings for judicial review." Id at 867. When read
in context, the SAVE court's discussion of association standing actually flies in the face of the Applicant's
suggestions that ASE lacks standing as an association.
Unfortunately, the Renton Municipal Code allows the Hearing Examiner to rule on the constitutional
rights of developers who apply for permits, but the Examiner may not consider the constitutional rights of
Renton citizens appealing a City decision. See RMC 4-8-1 10.E(7)(b).
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The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized "a right to associate for the purpose of
engaging in those activities protected by the First Amendment — speech, assembly,
petition for the redress of grievances, and the exercise of religion.." Roberts v. US
Jaycees, 468 U.S. 609, 618, 104 S.Ct. 3244 (1984). By dismissing ASE's appeals based
on the form of the association, the Hearing Examiner violated the rights of ASE members
to associate for the purpose of petitioning the government. "The Constitution guarantees
freedom of association of this kind as an indispensable means of preserving other
individual liberties." Id.
IV. CONCLUSION
For the reasons stated above, ASE respectfully requests that the Council reverse
the Hearing Examiner's decision to dismiss ASE's appeals for lack of standing.
Dated this day of September, 2006.
BUCK & GORDON LLP
By:
Peter L. Buck, WSBA #05060
Attorneys for Alliance for the South End
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City — ..enton Department of Planning / Building / Puuac Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:
COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123, ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 2, 2006
APPLICANT: City of Renton - EDNSP
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PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: Transportation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick
SITE AREA: N/A
BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A
LOCATION: Citywide,
WORK ORDER NO: 77657 GUILDING L)IVISION
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recently adopted six
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
Water
plants
Land/Shoreline Use
Animals
Environmental Health
Energy/
Natural Resources
B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS
Q0V,k,
Element of die
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
Li htlGlare
Recreation
Utilities
Transportation
Public Services
HistcdclCtifturaf
Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
Si re of Director or A thorized Representative Date
City--enton Department of Planning/Building/Pu.,lc Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:
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COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123, ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCT t3ER 2._2006
APPLICANT: Ci of Renton - EQNSP
PROJECT MANAGER: Erik Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: Transportation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick �—
SITE AREA: NIA
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BUILDING AREA (gross): N/ApGffi
LOCATION: Citywide
WORK ORDER NO: 77657E
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to refle6t;tte:'i nfly;;pdopTed six,'
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in pr(ject oritis�s a 4reult, of recent!
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding- - - — —
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
water
Plants
LandlShoreline Use
Animals
Environmental Health
Energyl
Natural Resources
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B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS
Element of the
Envtronment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
Li htlGlare
Recreation
Utilities
Transpodation
Public Services
Histoncicuttural
Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
We have reviewed thisApplication with pa 'cular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and haveldentified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional formation is to property assess this proposal.
Signature of Director r Authorized Representa ' e Date
City .,'enton Department of Planning / Building / Puofic Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 0 1 L ur:,COMMENTS
DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123 ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 2, 2006
APPLICANT: City of Renton - EDNSP
PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: Trans ortation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick
SITE AREA: NIA
BUILDING AREA (gross): NIA
LOCATION: Citywide
WORK ORDER NO: 77657
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recently adopted six
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
Water
Plants
Land/Shoreline Use
Animals
Environmental Health
Ene,Wl
Natural Resources
B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
L' htlGlare
Recreation
Utilities
Transportation
Public Services
Histoda Cultural
Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
J�0,� k 1q44J
C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas whgm additional information i"eeded to properly assess this proposal.
of Director or Authofiiz epre a native Date ��
City — ,.enton Department of Planning / Building / Pu_ - Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:
COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123, ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 2, 2006
APPLICANT: City of Renton - EDNSP
PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: Transportation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick R E C E I V E D
SITE AREA: NIA
BUILDING AREA (gross): NIA
LOCATION: Citywide
WORK ORDER NO: 77657
tiV1LDi�lG O�V1SldQ
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recen y a op ed six
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
water
Plants
Land/Shoreltne Use
Animals
Environmental Health
EneW/
Natural Resources
B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS
l Q 0N(,:
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
Impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
L' htlGlare
Recreation
Utilities
Trans lion
Public Services
Histork. Cult Ural
Preservation
Airport Environment
10, 000 Feet
14.000 Feet
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas w additional information is needs to properly assess this proposal.
7z Z!
Si_ azure bl`Djre&tokCr Authoriz& Reoresentative Date
City 4...enton Department of Planning l Building / Pu-.., Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMEN : �-
COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2006
APPLICATION NO: LUA06-123, ECF
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 2, 2006
APPLICANT: City of Renton - EDNSP
PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conklin Y JI" lit Ivi PV
PROJECT TITLE: Transportation CIP CPA
PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick
SITE AREA: NIA
BUILDING AREA (gross): NIA CT 0 2 2006
LOCATION: Citywide
WORK ORDER NO: 77657 13I Ili nfrvr nnnc+r,r.i_
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the recently adopted six
year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities as a result of recent
annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Earth
Air
Water
Plants
LandlShoreiine Use
Animals
Environmental Health
Energyl
Natural Resources
QQ"--t_
B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS
uevl.f—
Element of the
Environment
Probable
Minor
impacts
Probable
Major
Impacts
More
Information
Necessary
Housing
Aesthetics
Li bGlare
Recreation
utilities
Transportation
Public services
Histon"clCultural
Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feat
14,000 Feet
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
hkm�
i t re of Director or Authorized Representative Date
t`t� o
G i� �
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 2, 201
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA06-12J, I
APPLICATION NAME; TRANSPORTATION CIP CPA] CPA 2001
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Upcale o! the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the
recently adopted six year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011)- Changes reflect changes in project priorities
as a result of recent annexations and changes to ensure coelinuahon of County funding_
PROJECT LOCATION: Applicable Citywide
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE IDI As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
VW significant
envirOnmenled impacts are vuhkely to result from the proposed zoning. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 4321C,170, the
City of Renton Is usi,g the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely 10 he issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment peti0d. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non$lgn(ficarri (DNS) A 14-day appeal
period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: September 26. 2006
PermilstRil law Requested: Environmental ISEPA) Review, Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Other Permits which may be required: NIA
PAquested Studll NIA
Location where appllcatlan may
be reviewed: PlanningfBuildinglPubllc Worka Division, Development Servien
Department. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 94056
PUBLIC HEARING: A runic heaving on this issue was held before the Planning Commission on
September 20. 2006.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW;
Lard Use: The subject site is consistent Comprehensive Plan, as well as relevant lard use
polices adcpted in November 2004.
Environmental Docum.nts that
Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist prepared September 26, 2006
Development Regulation.
Ula.d For Project Mitigation; This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and
Development Regulaliona and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropnale
Proposed Mitdgallon Measures: The analysis of the proposal does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts
requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code prcvisiOns. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be
imposed at the time of a I specific development proposal on the subject elite.
Comments on the above application roust be submitted in writing to Rebecca Lind, Planning Manager, Economic
Development Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division. 1055 South Grady Way. Renton, WA 86055, by 5-00 PM on
Ocloher 16, 2006. If you have questions about this proposal. or wish lobe made a party Of record and receive additional
notification by mail, contact the Project Manager Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a
party Of record and will be notified of any decision on !his project.
CONTACT PERSON; REBECCA LIND (420430-OUB
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION
If you would pica to recehre further information or, the envimnmental review of this proposed project, complete this form
and return to, City of Renton. Development Pjanoi 1 D55 South Grady Way. Renton, WA 96055. You must return file
iii to recsfva future information regarding the environmental detarminatron for this profeet.
File NorNanni I ECF TRANSPORTATION CIP CPA 2006-T-04
NAME:
ADDRESS,
TELEPHONE NO.,
NOgga 1SB
CERTIFICATIQN
hereby certify that copies of the above document
were posted by me in conspicuous places or nearby the described propertyon `��r4�N1111
v.si ,'•,}Vt\\i it
DATE: �d SIGNED: ylA
iii
ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington resil
a�,C
on the r C\ — day of . � �c 5 -� -
NOTARY PUBLIC SIG �R ra\A
11
CITY OF RENTON
CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING
On the 2nd day of October, 2006, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope
containing Acceptance document, NOA, Environmental Checklist, & PMT's documents. This
information was sent to:
Name
RopresenAng
Agencies
See Attached
Surrounding Property Owners
See Attached
(Signature of Sender)_
STATE OF WASHINGTON } T
} SS
COUNTY OF KING }
certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker
signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for `ke�,s
purposes mentioned in the instrument. ; w Iq"N
Dated: I e t -,�-- b U
, �' nl Alp
Notary Public in and f?yhe Sate o5W iftgtgn_
Notary (Print): �+;'�,._ '*USN'::
My appointment expires: lc t AW
Project Name: 2006 Transportation Text Amendments
Project Number: LUA06-123, ECF
template - affidavit of service by mailing
AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING
(ERC DETERMINATIONS)
Dept. of Ecology *
WDFW - Stewart Reinbold *
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.
Environmental Review Section
c/o Department of Ecology
Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer
PO Box 47703
3190 1601h Ave SE
39015 — 172rd Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Bellevue, WA 98008
Auburn, WA 98092
WSDOT Northwest Region
Duwamish Tribal Office `
Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program "
Attn: Ramin Pazooki
4717 W Marginal Way SW
Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert
King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240
Seattle, WA 98106-1514
39015 172nd Avenue SE
PO Box 330310
Auburn, WA 98092-9763
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
US Army Corp. of Engineers *
KC Wastewater Treatment Division *
Office of Archaeology & historic
Seattle District Office
Environmental Planning Supervisor
Preservation*
Attn: SEPA Reviewer
Ms. Shirley Marroquin
Attn: Stephanie Kramer
PO Box C-3755
201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050
PO Box 48343
Seattle, WA 98124
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
Olympia, WA 98504-8343
Jamey Taylor'
Depart. of Natural Resources
PO Box 47015
Olympia, WA 98504-7015
KC Dev. & Environmental Serv.
City of Newcastle
City of Kent
Attn: SEPA Section
Attn: Mr. Micheal E. Nicholson
Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP
900 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Director of Community Development
Acting Community Dev. Director
Renton, WA 98055-1219
13020 SE 72"d Place
220 Fourth Avenue South
Newcastle, WA 98059
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Metro Transit
Puget Sound Energy
City of Tukwila
Senior Environmental Planner
Municipal Liason Manager
Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official
Gary Kriedt
Joe Jainga
6300 Southcenter Blvd.
201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431
PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W
Tukwila, WA 98188
Seattle, WA 98104-3856
Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
Seattle Public Utilities
Real Estate Services
Title Examiner
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, WA 98124-4018
Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and
cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, PMT's, and the notice of application_ '
Also note, do not mail Jamey Taylor any of the notices she gets hers from the web. Only send
her the ERC Determination paperwork.
template - affidavit of service by mailing
Inez Petersen Brad Nicholson Robert Eichler
3306 Lake Washington Blvd #3 2811 Dayton Ave NE 3455 Hunts Pt Rd
Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056 Bellevue, WA 98004
Pamela Wood Raymond Breeden LaVonne Kahnell
REMAX 15279 Maple Dr 15275 Maple Dr
3660 116th Ave NE Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98058
Bellevue, WA 98004
Iola Puckett Alice Zehnder Carol Pyka
15270 Pine Drive 15245 Pine Drive 15291 Oak Drive
Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98058
Judy Anderson Leslie Clark & Scott Missal Annie & Learon Farnsworth
15258 Maple Drive Short Cressman & Burgess 15263 Maple Dr
Renton, WA 98058 999 3rd Ave, Ste 3000 Renton, WA 98058
Seattle, WA 98104
Betty Remore Robert Cave Richard Redfern
15277 Birch 1813 NE 24th St 2000 NE 20th St
Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056
Armando Zorbin Bill Pohl Judith White
2400 NE 10th PI 2310 Monterey Ave NE 201 Union Ave SE #59
Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98059
Joye Stranrent Timothy Charnley Jane Nation
15268 Maple Dr 14140 SE 171st Way #E204 25113 265th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98058 Ravensdale, WA 98051
Virginia Serwold Karol Gabrielson Don Charnley
15275 Oak Dr 2001 NE 20th St 15291 Maple Dr
Renton, WA 98058 Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 2, 2006
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA06-123, ECF
APPLICATION NAME: TRANSPORTATION CIP CPAI CPA 2006-TA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the
recently adopted six year Transportation Improvement Program (2006-2011). Changes reflect changes in project priorities
as a result of recent annexations and changes to ensure continuation of County funding.
PROJECT LOCATION: Applicable Citywide
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed zoning. Therefore, as permitted under the
li 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal
period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE:
PermitslReview Requested:
Other Permits which may be required:
Requested Studies:
Location where application may
be reviewed:
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Land Use:
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
September 26, 2006
Environmental (SEPA) Review, Comprehensive Plan Amendment
N/A
N/A
PlanninglBuildinglPublic Works Division, Development Services
Department, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98066
A public hearing on this issue was held before the Planning Commission on
September 20, 2006.
The subject site is consistent Comprehensive Plan, as well as relevant sand use
policies adopted in November 2004.
Environmental Checklist prepared September 26, 2006
This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and
Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: The analysis of the proposal does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts
requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provisions. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be
imposed at the time of a site specific development proposal on the subject site.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Rebecca Lind, Planning Manager, Economic
Development Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on
October 16, 2006. If you have questions about this propoea9, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional
notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a
party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: REBECCA LIND (425) 430-6688
j PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION
If you would like to receive further information on the environmental review of this proposed project, complete this form
and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. You must return this
form to receive future information regarding the environmental determination for this project.
File NoJName: LUA 06-123, ECF TRANSPORTATION CIP CPA 2006-T-04
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NO.:
NOA 06-128
CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 2006
To: File
From: Development Services
Subject: 2006 Transportation Text Amendments
LUA06-123, ECF
The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the
subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is
accepted for review.
It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on
October 23, 2006. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information
is required to continue processing your application.
Acceptance Memo 0&123
Wkob -123
City of Renton �`cN°^�€pE,AJIV
LAND USE PERMIT SEP 26,,
MASTER APPLICATIOWECEVED
PROPERTY OWNER(S)
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY: ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME: Rebecca Lind
COMPANY (if applicable): EDNSP Department
ADDRESS: 1 055 S. Grady Way
CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055
TELEPHONE NUMBER 425-430-6588
CONTACT PERSON
NAME: Angle Mathias
COMPANY (if applicable): City Of Renton
ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way
CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
425.430.6576
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: 2006 City Initiated
Transportation Element Text Amendment (T-04).
PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE:
Citywide
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S):
Citywide
EXISTING LAND USE(S): n!a
PROPOSED LAND USE(S): n/a
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION:):
n/a
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
(if applicable): n/a
EXISTING ZONING:
n/a
PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): n/a
SITE AREA (in square feet): n/a
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED
FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING
THREE LOTS OR MORE if applicable): nIa
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET
ACRE (if applicable): n/a.
NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): n/a
NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a
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PI JECT INFOR
NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): n/a
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): nla
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): nfa
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): n/a
NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if
applicable): n/a
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE
NEW PROJECT (if applicable): n/a
MATION (cont ed
PROJECT VALUE: n/a
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE
INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): n/a
❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE
❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO
❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA
sq. ft.
❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD
sq. ft.
❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION
sq. ft.
❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES
sq. ft.
❑ WETLANDS
sq. ft,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Attach legal descri tion on separate sheet with the following information included
SITUATE IN THE OF SECTION _,TOWNSHIP , RANGE , IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON.
TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES
List all land use applications being applied for:
1. Comprehensive Plan Ammendment r �L
Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Namels) Rebecca Lind , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property
involved in this application or X the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing
statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that
signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the
uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Rebecca Lind
(Signature of Owner/Representative)
My appointment expires:
(Signature of Owner/Representative)
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
WAIVE. OF SUBMITTAL REQUH.MENTS
FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS
Construction Mitigation Description 2AND4
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Neighborhood Detail Map 4
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1. Property Services Section PROJECT NAME: q � �e_ k VYJ,
2. Public Works Plan Review Section jjj'EVELOP
3. Building Section DATE: i0 Cau A.IWEN-r
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WAIVER .F SUBMITTAL REQUIRL,,,ENTS
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Rehabilitation Plan 4
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Stream or Lake Study, Supplemental 4
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Tree Cutting/Land Clearing Plan 4
Utilities Plan, Generalized 2
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Wetlands Mitigation Plan, Preliminary 4
Wireless:
Applicant Agreement Statement 2 AND 3
Inventory of Existing Sites 2 AND 3
Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3
Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3
Map of View Area 2 AND 3
Photosimu lations 2 AND 3
This requirement may be waived by:
1. Property Services Section PROJECT NAME:)a*T &V- kkvw. nt Arde
2. Public Works Plan Review Section 13
3. Building Section DATE: Zs '<RVL '0
4. Development Planning Section I
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Project Narrative: The Transportation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan is to
be amended to reflect the recently adopted Six -year Transportation Improvement
Program, the associated text in the Transportation Element will reflect the plan years
2006 — 2011. The additional text amendments are to Table 8.3 and reflect changes in
project priorities that have occurred because of recent annexations. The changes in the
project priorities are in order to ensure the continuation of County funding. D&V,�4OP
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
City of Renton Development Services Division DEVEtotq
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA Pho e: 425-430-7 00 Fax: 425 30 7231� C17y0�IS' CNNI�
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The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmen2tat"us
to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the
quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the
agency identifies impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can
be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most
precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,
you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need
to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal,
write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary
delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can
assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or 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.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS:
Complete this checklist for non -project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not
apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For non -project actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in
the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal,"
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
TransQortat' 0
2. Name of applicant:
City of Renton, EDNSP Department
Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Rebecca Lind, Planning Manager, 425-430-6588 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98055
4. Date checklist prepared:
September 22, 2006
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
NIA
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? if yes, explain.
NIA
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
The Comprehensive Plan text already contains the necessary information to fulfill environmental
requirements.
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.
None
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Planning Commission Recommendation, City Council Action
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site.
Transportation Element Text Amendments of Table 8.3 of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the
City's latest adopted Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and the associated text
amendments of pages XI-66 through XI-70. These changes would be effective citywide.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?)?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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
prime farmland.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
f.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile,
odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If
any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
Are there any off -site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
3. WATER
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, and wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Portions of the area included in amendment #8, the Maplewood Addition, are in the flood plain.
Portions of the areas in Amendment #1 Refinement of Residential Low Density are
located in the flood plain
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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b. Ground Water:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if
any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_x_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_x_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
x grass
_x pasture
crop or grain
_x_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
_x_ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other
_x_ other types of vegetation
Plants are present on lands included in the proposed map amendment however this is not a site
specific proposal and no development is being evaluated Not Applicable Non -Project
Action
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site: Citywide but map and text amendments are non -project actions
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other X
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other X
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other _X
List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,
risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Describe any structures on the site.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? if so,
specify.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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Not Applicable Non -Project Action
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to
the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or
streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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g. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project?
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
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.
Not Applicable Non -Project Action
C. SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and
complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non -significance
that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or
willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent:
Pe%ea,?6Grl
Name Printed: N J1
Date:l'
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and
programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets 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 not expected to increase emissions or result in land uses that
release toxic substances or result in noise. The proposed amendments do not significantly
change land capacity or land uses allowed in any land use designations.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Not Applicable as the proposals will not significantly change land capacity of land uses allowed in
any land use designation. The proposed changes would be unlikely to affect plants, animals,
fish, or marine life. However, at a project specific level- future projects approved under any of
these changes would be subject to environmental review.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Not Applicable as the proposals will not significantly change land capacity of land uses allowed in
any land use designation.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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, flood plains, or prime farmlands?
Not applicable, the proposed changes would be unlikely to affect environmentally sensitive areas
or those designated for governmental protection. However, at a project specific level future
projects approved under any of these changes would be subject to environmental review.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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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?
Not applicable.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and
utilities?
Not applicable, however as specific projects are proposed all would be subject to environmental
review.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
None Amendments are anticipated to improve consistency and coordination with other policies
and laws protecting the environment.
SIGNATURE
Undersigned, the state, and I that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and
complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non -significance
that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or
willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent: 4
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ATTACHMENT 'A'
Economic development projects and programs involve transportation improvements necessitated by
new development that is taking place. Thus, a significant source of local funding for these projects is
projected to come from mitigation payments and from-speciric access needs financed by new
development in the City of Renton.
Operations and safety projects and programs are developed through ongoing analyses of the
transportation system and are directed mainly toward traffic engineering concerns such as safety and
congestion. Projects are identified not only by analysis of traffic counts, accident records and
geometric data, but also through review and investigation of citizen complaints and requests.
The City of Renton's adopted 005- 2W2006-2011 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
includes many of the transportation improvements and programs identified in the Street Network, Transit,
HOV, Non -motorized and Transportation Demand Management Chapters of this Transportation Element.
The projects or programs are listed in Table 8.3. Also shown in Table 8.3 are annual programs
(transportation system rehabilitation and maintenance, traffic operations and safety; projects and programs,
ongoing project development). The following lists various 2405-204-02006-2011 TIP projects under each of
the chapters of the Transportation Element.
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TABLE 8.3
CITY OF RENTON SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
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Total P®lect Costs
TIP
Piolect Title
Previous
Costs
2005
2006
2007
2608
2009
1 2010
Peliod Toth
Tow
Cast
i
Sheet Overlay P rom
1,050 002
405,000
405 000
405,000
405,0D0
405,000
1 405,000
2,430 000
3,460,002
2
SR 1671SW 27th SU$tmnder By
355,174
10,000
10.000
10,000
10,001)
10,090
5 000
65,0100
MOM
3
Strander UWSW 27M $I Con-L
1,705.460
800,000
9,394,540
28 000000
26
64 94M
66 400
4
SR 169 HQV -1401h to SRWO
2 000 92
10,000
56,100
3 GW 000
2 W0,000
6,095.1100
8 095A
5
RentonUrban Shuttle RUSH
2O,169
5,000
5,000
5000
5000
5.000
5.000
30,000
50.160
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Transk Program
32,594
20.400
204D0
20.400
204DO
20A00
20ROD
122,400
154,984
7
Ra&rlerAvCorridor Slu fkn rov_
267710
20,000
20.000
20000
2610DO
2964,000
5165000
6,480,000
6,717710
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NE 3rd/NE 41h Carrldor
= 92
315,300
907.500
5 017,000
2,100 000
2 100 000
10.339 800
1Up63,692
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Wa Program
317 3S
236,Wo
250000
280000
250
250000
250AW
1,486
1404133
14
3Lake WaSK Roadwav im v.
1 600
11,850w
14399.
23AW,000
39 000
41A50000
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SR169CorridorStudy
50,000
50000
50,000
i2
Sough RMI0r1 P
iS6 600
18.200
240 000
25$
415 000
13
P05 Jailsvownwints in Renton
i 42 166
30,000
20,000
10,000
BQ000
1021B6
14
Proact DevelopmentfPmaleslen
271
175000
175000
200.000
200 OW
Z09000
200,000
1150.000
1421.36
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kE 41h StM uiam Av NE
56.100
344,900
344,900
400,000
Is
R:lnirr Av•8W 74h to 4th Pi
80000
585,000
2.150.000
865009
3,590009
367D,000
17
Benson Rd-S 26th to again
20,000
459,400
2.500
481,900
481,900
is
Poodal Chsutstlon PFourarn
195,308
200,000
200,000
200,000
200 000
250,000
250 000
1,300.000
1 495,3
1s
bdd sins n J1. R*Palr
120,411
40,000
140,D00
40,000
615000
40.000
39040
905mo
1025411
7o
Loop Reptvoement EMaMm
57,441
20,000
20000
20,000
20 OOQ
20,000
20 000
120,000
177,441
21
Sign Re ime moat Pmgram
13,427
7,500
7,500
7 5W
7 500
?A20
7
450,00
58,427
22
Pole Program
47.974
25.000
48,400
25,000
25
26,000
25pm
173.400
221,374
23
Sound Transit llQV 01r 1Access
45,523
10,0W
5.000
150DO
61.523
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233791
80,000
40,000
40000
40,000
40WO
40000
2800DO
513791
35
7tatllc Efficiency Pmgram
250
251,900
114,406
75,000
30.000
30,000
30 000
531
781.805
26
COD Bike S Pod. Conm lions
25.212
50.000
SO=
10.000
590.000
410,000
5 000
1,115AW
1,140,21
27
ArterlalRehah.Pro .
537.800
195.000
240, 000
205000
340000
230,000
160000
1,390000
19 7
2,960,700
1.618,481
2e
SurrseliDuvall lnterae4Non
1i5000
381.WO
381.000
496,000
3a
RR CrosslnR Safoty Prog.
5108
5.Wo
5,000
10000
10
30000
35198
31
TDMPMOMM
100,15
64,200
64,200
SCMI
64 200
64,200
64 209
385'm
485,870
22
Trans Coneurrona
1784
40,000
10,000
40,000
10000
1(1.0001
30000
140000
141734
33
Miesm Links Progmsm
361350
300000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30 000
30,000
150,000
216.350
$4
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44.874
35,000
35000
20.000
20000
20000
20000
160.000
194,874
3s
Grady, Corridor Stu
5000
35,000
120000
80009
V30w
181D,090
102ow
3295000
3,300,000
3e
Bk Routs 6ev. Pmoram
24 798
20aWo
18,000
18 000
110 000
80,000
80 000
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Street Network
• South Lake Washington Roadway Improvements (TIP #4•9jJ2
• Rainier Avenue — SW 4"' Place to SW V4 Street (TIP #4-611
• Grady Way — Main Avenue to West City Limits (TIP #33IJ4
• Lind Avenue S.W. — S.W. 16" Street to S.W. 43" Street (TIP #45
• Duvall Ave N.E. — Sunset Boulevard to Renton City Limits (TIP #28)
• Mill Avenue South / Carr Road (TIP #4849)
• Strander Boulevard — SR-181 to Oakesdale Avenue S.W. (TIP #3)
• Sunset Boulevard/Duvall Avenue NE (TIP #2-947j
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• N.E. Yd/N.E. 4" Corridor Improvements (TIP # S2)
• Rainier Avenue Corridor Study/Improvements (TIP #7�
• Lake Washington Blvd. — Park Avenue North to Coulon Park (TIP #3-7 6
• Park Avenue North/Sunset Boulevard — North 6t' to Duvall Avenue N.E. (TIP #4443)
• S 7* )
• South Renton Neighborhood Improvements (#4413
• N.E. 4`h/Hoquiam Avenue N.E. (TIP #4516
Included in the Six -Year TIP is the Arterial Circulation Program (TIP # 4I7 , which will provide funding
for further development of multi -modal improvements on Renton's arterials to support the Transportation
Plan and comply with clean air legislation. Also included are expenditures for project development studies
(TIP #4415) for development of future TIP projects and grant applications for currently proposed and future
TIP projects.
Transit
Transit Program: facilities to support regional transit service, local transit service improvements;
development of park and ride lots, transit amenities (TIP #95)
Renton Urban Shuttle (RUSH) Program: operation of the shuttle bus service within Renton. (TIP
#54)
Also, the HOV Chapter improvements identified below will be designed to enhance transit service.
HOV
• SR-167 / S.W. 27' Street HOV (TIP #2)
• Sound Transit HOV Direct Access (TIP #23)
• SR-169 HOV— Sunset Blvd. to east City Limits (TIP #445)
It should be noted that the expenditure shown for Sound Transit HOV Direct Access (TIP #23) is for
coordination with the State and Sound Transit direct access interchange improvements.
Included in the Six -Year TIP is the Arterial HOV Program (TIP #4342), which will provide funding for
further development of Renton HOV improvements identified previously in the HOV Plan (Figure 3-1), to
examine additional routes and corridors for HOV facilities in Renton, and for coordination with direct
access HOV projects.
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Non -Motorized
• Benson Road Improvements — South 266 to Main Avenue (TIP #4746)
• CBD Bike and Pedestrian Connections (TIP #26)
Also included in the proposed Six -Year TIP is the Walkway Program (TIP #9LO), which will provide
funding for sidewalk and handicap curb ramp needs identified in the City of Renton Comprehensive
Citywide Walkway Program. The Bicycle Route Development Program (TIP #36L5) will upgrade existing
bicycle routes, construct missing links in the bicycle route system, and develop, evaluate, prioritize future
bicycle facilities. These projects are in addition to bicycle and pedestrian improvements, anticipated as part
of arterial, HOV and transit projects.
Implementation of the non -motorized element falls into two categories - walkways/sidewalk and bike
facilities. Each of these components are described below.
Walkways/Sidewalks Implementation. The implementation procedures for the City's comprehensive
walkway/sidewalk program is detailed in the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study. This
report identifies the sidewalk and curb ramp needs within the City. Specific improvements will be
prioritized and will respond to the needs of school children, the aged and persons with disabilities, and will
support increased use of transit.
Bike Facilities Implementation. Bicycle facilities include lanes along roadways and signed bicycle routes.
Current funding is provided for the construction of segments of the Lake Washington Loop Trail.
Bicycle route designation and signing along City roadways is provided on an as -needed basis by the
Transportation Systems Division of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department. Project prioritization
is determined by the Transportation Systems Division in coordination with the Community Services
Department.
Funding for bicycle signing is provided through the capital improvement programs and the General Fund
operating budgets of the Transportation Systems Division. Signing specifically identified as part of
transportation projects will be funded through the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Trails Implementation. Many of the planned pedestriantbicycle facilities in the Long Range Parks,
Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan, administered by the Community Services Department, would be
valuable components of the transportation system, and, therefore, are coordinated with the Transportation
Plan. The Long Range, Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan contains the recommended six -year
trails development program. Only projects that are specifically identified as transportation facilities will be
included in the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
TDM/CTR
• Transportation Demand Management Program: implement Commute Trip Reduction Act
requirements, other TDM programs (TIP #3430)
Funding Assessment
A 20-year transportation program has been established having an estimated cost of $134 million. This
program was the basis for determining an annual funding level of $6.7 million. Assuming this annual
funding level can be maintained over the 20-year period (2002-2022), it is reasonably certain that the 20-
year transportation program can be implemented. Annual reassessment of transportation needs, continuing
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to aggressively pursue grant funding, and/or continuation of the strong rate of growth in Renton, which will
generate higher developer mitigation revenue, will be needed over the intervening years in order to assume
the 2022 transportation program can be achieved.
The City of Renton's proposed 2993-2 WQ06-2011 Six -Year TIP includes -56-53 individual projects and
programs, with a total estimated cost of$179.1sr28 million. Of this total cost, approximately $164.2161.6
million is to be expended over the 'r'0-02006-2011 six -year period. (It should be noted that for several
projects and programs, expenditures over the six -year period are shown, not the total project or program
cost.) The difference of about $13-18 million represents expenditures prior to year 24952006.
The projected revenues over the six -year period, based on the established $6.7 million annual funding, will
total $40.2 million. The TIP identified expenditures of $164.2161.6 million is about $124121 million more
than the projected revenues. Of this $424121 million, approximately $64-61 million represents the amount
of participation anticipated by the State, Sound Transit, King County, neighboring jurisdictions, and private
sector contributions on joint projects. As previously discussed, transportation improvement expenditures of
other jurisdictions have not been included when establishing the $6.7 million annual funding level.
Therefore, the Six -Year TIP expenditures exceed projected revenues by $60 million.
In order for projects to be eligible for projected funding, they must be, by law, included in the Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Because it is not possible to know which projects will qualify
for funding, the Six -Year TIP includes a cross-section of projects to provide a list of projects that will be
eligible for funding from the various revenue sources, when and if, such funds become available. The result
is a Six -Year TIP which has expenditures exceeding projected revenues.
The challenge for the future will be to secure enough funding for the City of Renton, Cities of Tukwila and
Kent, King County, Sound Transit, and the state to implement the improvements to their respective
facilities included in the Transportation Plan. However, several strategies for acquiring needed funding are
evident at this time. They include:
♦ Establish intedurisdictional funding mechanisms, such as payment of mitigation fees to address
impacts of growth within adjacent jurisdictions that affect the City of Renton.
i Update transportation priorities annually and incorporate in the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
♦ Continue to work more aggressively with adjacent cities, King County, Washington State
Department of Transportation and other agencies to fund their respective improvements in the
Transportation Plan, i.e., through joint projects.
4 Continue to work with regional agencies to encourage them to fmd and fund regional solutions for
regional transportation problems.
Mitigation Process
There are new laws and regulations that have tremendous impacts on land use, the need for new or
different kinds of transportation projects and programs, and costs and funding of transportation projects.
Examples are the Wetlands Management Ordinance, Surface Water Management Ordinance, the Clean
Air Act, Commute Trip Reduction Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Growth Management Act. As a
result, a transportation mitigation policy and process has been developed as part of the transportation
plan. This
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