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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_ERC_Determination_Internal_Ltr_DNSM_190426 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000015, ECF, SM APPLICANT: Stephanie Modjeski, Otak, Inc., 2731 Westmore Ave, Unit #300, Everett, WA 98201 PROJECT NAME: May Creek Trail Extension Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton is requesting a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SM) and Environmental (SEPA) Review to expand the existing May Creek Trail. The project proposes to construct a six-foot wide trail extension from the existing May Creek Trail on the west side of Interstate-405 (I-405) to Jones Ave NE on the east side of I-405. The new pedestrian-use only trail extension would tie into the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project under the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project. WSDOT's project is anticipated to begin in 2019 and end in 2024. May Creek is a tributary of Lake Washington and the project is located 0.32 miles east of the lake. The project would occur above the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) and would be constructed approximately 20 to 90 feet north of May Creek. The trail extension project would be located within May Creek Reaches B and C and is designated as Urban Conservancy. The project is proposing to enhance the stream buffer along the trail east of I-405. The project would also remove two non-native black locust trees adjacent to Jones Ave NE. The trail section within WSDOT right-of-way, beneath the I-405 overpass, was permitted separately. PROJECT LOCATION: May Creek Trail, Parcel Nos. 322405-9109 and -9010 LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 10, 2019. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: April 26, 2019 DATE OF DECISION: April 22, 2019 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E036833-BFB3-4F15-8683-2D5C213694EB 4/23/2019 | 9:07 AM PDT 4/22/2019 | 5:35 PM PDT 4/22/2019 | 4:29 PM PDT 4/22/2019 | 7:06 PM PDT ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 1 of 5 DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE – MITIGATED (DNS-M) MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-000056/LUA19-000015 APPLICANT: Stephanie Modjeski, Otak, Inc. / Stephanie.Modjeski@otak.com / 2731 Westmore Ave, Unit #300, Everett, WA 98201 PROJECT NAME: May Creek Trail Extension Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton is requesting a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SM) and Environmental (SEPA) Review to expand the existing May Creek Trail. The project proposes to construct a six-foot wide trail extension from the existing May Creek Trail on the west side of Interstate- 405 (I-405) to Jones Ave NE on the east side of I-405. The new pedestrian-use only trail extension would tie into the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project under the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project. WSDOT's project is anticipated to begin in 2019 and end in 2024. May Creek is a tributary of Lake Washington and the project is located 0.32 miles east of the lake. The project would occur above the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) and would be constructed approximately 20 to 90 feet north of May Creek. The trail extension project would be located within May Creek Reaches B and C and is designated as Urban Conservancy. The project is proposing to enhance the stream buffer along the trail east of I-405. The project would also remove two non-native black locust trees adjacent to Jones Ave NE. The trail section within WSDOT right-of-way, beneath the I-405 overpass, was permitted separately. PROJECT LOCATION: APNs 3224059109 and 3224059010 LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations included in the Shoreline Permit Application Report, prepared by Otak, Inc., dated October 19, 2018. 2. The applicant shall not locate trail benches near trees that are in poor health, declining, or leaning excessively in the direction of the benches, so as to cause the benches to be a target in the event of harsh weather. The location of the benches shall be determined by the City Arborist based on a current tree assessment at the time the trail is constructed. 3. If any Native American grave(s) or archaeological/cultural resources (Indian artifacts) are found, all construction activity shall stop and the owner/developer shall immediately notify the City of Renton planning department, concerned Tribes’ cultural committees, and the Washington State Department of Archeological and Historic Preservation. ADIVISORY NOTES: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 2 of 5 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Clark H. Close, 425-430-7289, cclose@rentonwa.gov) 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. 5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. 7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. Development Engineering: (Contact: Justin Johnson, 425-430-7291, JTJohnson@rentonwa.gov) 1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated February 21, 2019. 1. Fire Authority ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 3 of 5 (Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonrfa.org) 1. No comments at this time. Technical Services: (Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov) 1. The 30% plans are not on City of Renton horizontal and vertical datum. Community Services: (Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov) 1. No comments at this time. Police: (Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov) 1. If there are unwanted subjects creating encampments on property that lies on City of Renton land, then that would need to be reported via 911 or Code Enforcement. In checking calls-for- service for Williamsburg Condos (the location of Ms. Stiritz residence) I don’t see any reports for the last calendar year involving the reporting of unwanted subjects or encampments in the area. There may be case reports you can reference for the area, which you can check via: www.crimereports.com, but please keep in mind those incidents are not necessarily related or tied to homeless in the area and are calls we would expect to see in most neighborhoods in the City within a six-month period of time. There are no “hard” statistics for greenbelt/undeveloped areas in our system since there is no formal address attached to them. 2. This area of Renton experiences a lower-than-average call for service rate in comparison to other areas of Renton, primarily due to how “pulled off the beaten path” it is. The biggest complaints we get for the area are either theft from motor vehicle related (not unique or directly-related to transient activity in my opinion; it’s the #1 reported crime in the country), or are traffic related. In my opinion, if this project includes a well-constructed walking trail, this can only improve the area by drawing a usership into locations that are typically secluded and hidden from view. As you are probably aware, the homeless population is ever-increasing and breaking down encampments has become a full-time job for several job positions in the City now. It’s turned into a more structured plan-of-action involving several divisions in the City and Ms. Stiritz is welcome to report her observations. Building: (Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov) 1. No comments at this time. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 4 of 5 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 21, 2019 TO: Clark Close, Senior Planner FROM: Justin Johnson, Civil Engineer III, Plan Reviewer SUBJECT: May Creek Trail Extension 4260 Lake Washington Blvd LUA19-000015 I have completed a preliminary review of the application of the above-referenced proposal located at parcel 3224059109 and have the following comments: The applicant is proposing to extend the May creek trail from its current location on the west side of I-405 to the east connecting to Jones Ave NE. EXISTING CONDITIONS The Site is approximately 13.9 acres comprised of two parcels that are primarily rectangular in shape. The existing site is undeveloped with a large amount of trees and wetlands located throughout the parcel. CODE REQUIREMENTS STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS 1. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual will be required. 2. A preliminary Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated October 18, 2018, was submitted by Otak with the Land Use Application. Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls under Flow Control Duration Standards (Forested Conditions) and is located within the May Creek drainage basin. The development is subject to a Full Drainage Review in accordance with the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). All nine core requirements and the six special requirements have been discussed in the Technical Information Report. The detention, water quality and conveyance shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of the civil construction permit application. 3. A Construction Stormwater General Permit from the Washington Department of Ecology is required as site clearing will exceed one acre. May Creek Trail Extension – LUA19-000015 Page 2 of 2 February 21, 2019 ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 5 of 5 TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS 1. Applicant will need to obtain a civil construction permit for the installation of the May Creek Trail extension. Trail shall follow the requirements as outlined in the agreement between WSDOT and the City of Renton. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. Retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing and stormwater detention vaults will require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a licensed engineer will be required as part of the building permit review. 2. All civil plans shall conform to the current City of Renton survey and drafting standards. Current drafting standards can be found on the City of Renton website. 3. A separate plan submittal will be required for a construction permit for utility work and street improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of Washington. 4. Please see the City of Renton Development Engineering website for the Construction Permit Application and Construction Permit Process and Submittal Requirements. Please contact the City to schedule a construction permit intake meeting. 5. All plan review for the City is now paperless. Please see http://rentonwa.gov/paperless/ for more information.