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Environmental Review
for Activity/Project that is Exempt or
Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.34(a) and 58.35(b)
Project Information
Project Name: Homestead-Willow-Crest-Townhomes
HEROS Number:
900000010091814
Responsible Entity (RE): CITY OF RENTON, 1055 S. GRADY WAY RENTON WA, 98057
State / Local Identifier:
RE Preparer: Matthew Herrera
Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): Community Frameworks
Consultant (if applicable):
Project Location: 1132 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
Additional Location Information:
N/A
Point of Contact:
Point of Contact:
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
The applicant proposes a 12 unit townhome project located at 1132 Edmonds Ave NE. The subject property is
74,052 square feet (1.7 acres), vacant, and located in Commercial and Mixed Use land use designation and
Center Village zoning classification. The 12 townhomes would be located on the eastern portion of the
property and encompass 31,187 square feet (0.72 acres) of the site resulting in approximately 21 units per
net acre. The townhome portion of the site would be subdivided into 12 lots, a common open space tract,
and a utility/access tract. Lot sizes would range from approximately 1,000 to 1,700 square feet. Access to the
townhome site would be via the extension and realignment of an existing driveway located at the
Glennwood Townhomes project at 1141 Glennwood Ave NE.
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Level of Environmental Review Determination:
Activity / Project is Categorically Excluded Not Subject to per 24 CFR 58.35(b):
58.35(b)(7)
Signature Page
Categorical_Exclusion_Willowcrest_v2.pdf
Funding Information
Estimated Total HUD Funded, Assisted
or Insured Amount:
$180,000.00
Compliance with 24 CFR §50.4 & §58.6 Laws and Authorities
Compliance Factors:
Statutes, Executive Orders, and
Regulations listed at 24 CFR §50.4 &
§58.6
Are formal
compliance steps
or mitigation
required?
Compliance determination
(See Appendix A for source
determinations)
STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR §50.4 & § 58.6
Airport Runway Clear Zones and
Clear Zones
24 CFR part 51
Yes No
Based on the project description the
project includes no activities that would
require further evaluation under this
section. The project is in compliance
with Airport Runway Clear Zone
requirements.
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as
amended by the Coastal Barrier
Yes No
This project is located in a state that
does not contain CBRS units. Therefore,
this project is in compliance with the
Coastal Barrier Resources Act.
Grant / Project
Identification
Number
HUD Program Program Name
S-H1-80-34-0000
Community Planning and
Development (CPD)
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity
Program (SHOP)
SH16-021
Community Planning and
Development (CPD)
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity
Program (SHOP)
Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]: $5,100,000.00
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Compliance Factors:
Statutes, Executive Orders, and
Regulations listed at 24 CFR §50.4 &
§58.6
Are formal
compliance steps
or mitigation
required?
Compliance determination
(See Appendix A for source
determinations)
STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR §50.4 & § 58.6
Improvement Act of 1990 [16 USC
3501]
Flood Insurance
Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973 and National Flood Insurance
Reform Act of 1994 [42 USC 4001-
4128 and 42 USC 5154a]
Yes No
Based on the project description the
project includes no activities that would
require further evaluation under this
section. The project does not require
flood insurance or is excepted from
flood insurance. While flood insurance
may not be mandatory in this instance,
HUD recommends that all insurable
structures maintain flood insurance
under the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). The project is in
compliance with Flood Insurance
requirements.
Mitigation Measures and Conditions [CFR 40 1505.2(c)]: Summarized below are all mitigation measures
adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to
avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the above-listed authorities and factors. These
measures/conditions must be incorporated into project contracts, development agreements and other
relevant documents. The staff responsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should
be clearly identified in the mitigation plan.
Law,
Authority, or
Factor
Mitigation Measure or Condition Comments on
Completed Measures
Complete
Mitigation Plan
Exh.2_Planned_Action_Concurrence_Review.pdf
Supporting documentation on completed measures
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APPENDIX A: Related Federal Laws and Authorities
Airport Runway Clear Zones
General policy Legislation Regulation
It is HUD’s policy to apply standards to
prevent incompatible development
around civil airports and military airfields.
24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D
1. Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of developed property?
No
Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section.
Yes
Compliance Determination
Based on the project description the project includes no activities that would require further
evaluation under this section. The project is in compliance with Airport Runway Clear Zone
requirements.
Supporting documentation
Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required?
Yes
No
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Coastal Barrier Resources
General requirements Legislation Regulation
HUD financial assistance may not be
used for most activities in units of the
Coastal Barrier Resources System
(CBRS). See 16 USC 3504 for limitations
on federal expenditures affecting the
CBRS.
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
(CBRA) of 1982, as amended by
the Coastal Barrier Improvement
Act of 1990 (16 USC 3501)
This project is located in a state that does not contain CBRA units. Therefore, this project is in
compliance with the Coastal Barrier Resources Act.
Screen Summary
Compliance Determination
This project is located in a state that does not contain CBRS units. Therefore, this project is in
compliance with the Coastal Barrier Resources Act.
Supporting documentation
Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required?
Yes
No
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Flood Insurance
General requirements Legislation Regulation
Certain types of federal financial assistance may not be
used in floodplains unless the community participates
in National Flood Insurance Program and flood
insurance is both obtained and maintained.
Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973
as amended (42 USC
4001-4128)
24 CFR 50.4(b)(1)
and 24 CFR 58.6(a)
and (b); 24 CFR
55.1(b).
1. Does this project involve financial assistance for construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of
a mobile home, building, or insurable personal property?
No. This project does not require flood insurance or is excepted from flood
insurance.
Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section.
Yes
Screen Summary
Compliance Determination
Based on the project description the project includes no activities that would require further
evaluation under this section. The project does not require flood insurance or is excepted from flood
insurance. While flood insurance may not be mandatory in this instance, HUD recommends that all
insurable structures maintain flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
project is in compliance with Flood Insurance requirements.
Supporting documentation
Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required?
Yes
No