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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_Checklist_190620_v1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 14 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: CHATEAU VALLEY TOWER 2. Name of applicant: Dustin Thorlakson, FREIHEIT Architecture SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 14 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 929 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue WA 98004; Phone: 425-827-2100 Contact: Dustin Thorlakson 15029 Woodinville Redmond Rd. #200, Woodinville WA, 98072; Phone: 206-931-2886 Contact: Joe Carlson 4. Date checklist prepared: April 24, 2019. 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction anticipated to start upon receipt of permits. The duration is estimated to be from April 2020 to August 2021. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None Known 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None Known 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 Known 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review SEPA Review Civil Construction Permit Commercial / Multifamily Permit Street Modification Request 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The subject project is an expansion to the Chateau at Valley Center.The project will have 2 levels of structured parking under the building with 66 parking stalls and then 73 residential units in 7 stories above the parking (approximately 75,370 sf in area). This would all be licensed as assisted living. The units would be 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom. On the top floor, in addition to some residential units we will have a dining room, a SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 14 lounge/activity room and an outside garden with walking paths landscaped with shrubs, small trees and flowers. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Proposal is located at 4320 Davis Ave S, Renton, WA 98055. Legal Description: Parcel A: 639180-0125 ONE VALLEY PLACE LOT A RENTON BLA LUA REC #20120814900003 SD BLA LOTS 10-12 OF SD PLAT B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: The overall site has a gentle slope from South to North. The proposed site is generally flat with some slopes to the East and West. Existing building and existing parking area are located to the south of the project site. (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? There are no significant slopes on the site. There are gentle slopes of approximately 0-6%. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The soils are sandy silts. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None Known e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 14 Total area excavated for building construction will be approximately 12,500 sq. ft. Excavation will be approximently 5,300 bank cubic yards. Backfill will be approximately 950 cubic yards. Material for backfill will be a WSDOT type 17 gravel barrow. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. There could be short-term increase in the potential for on-site erosion where soils are exposed during site preparation and construction. However, the project will comply with all applicable erosion control measures, short term and long. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 75% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A temporary erosion control plan will be implemented at the appropriate time. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Temporary emissions would be those associated with construction and site development activities. These will include dust and emissions from construction equipment. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Off-site source of emissions or odors are those typical of residential use. These will include automobile emissions from traffic on adjacent roadways. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A 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, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 14 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. None 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. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. None Known 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. None b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. None proposed. 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. There is no existing or new septic tank or septic tank system proposed. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 14 Rain & ground water encountered during construction will be pumped into a temporary sedimentation pond. A full TESC plan will be part of the utility & Grading Permit applications.The water will not flow into other waters. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. None 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. None proposed d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __X __evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _ X __shrubs __X __grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? The existing grass and shrubs will be removed as required to accommodate new construction. New landscape plans will be included as part of the final development application. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 14 Native and naturalized plants will be used throughout the proposed landscape plan to ensure continuity and enhance the overall site. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None known. fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other None b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Not required e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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. Electric and natural gas will be used for heating/cooling of conditioned spaces. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. None Known SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 14 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: Consideration of LED light fixtures and Energy efficient appliances in units. 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. None 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None Known 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None Known. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. None Known. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None Known 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Limited traffic and operational noise from existing operational business on site. 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 14 Short Term: Construction, Construction vehicles, traffic. Long Term: Noise from new residential units and traffic on site. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The site is currently vacant. Adjacent properties contain assisted living facility and vacant lands. The proposed development will be consistent with the current use of the site. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No farmlands nearby. c. Describe any structures on the site. None d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? None e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Commercial Office (CO) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial and Mixed Use g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 14 None h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. None known. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The proposed development will have approximately 72 units. Assuming each unit will have 1-2 residents, there would be approximately 110-140 residents on site. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Proposal will meet all relevant design guidelines of Local Codes. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. Approximately 72 assisted living units b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 10. Aesthetics SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 14 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The proposed structure would be approximately 80 feet. The exterior materials proposed are siding and cultured stone. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None Known b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Proposal will meet all relevant design guidelines of Local Codes. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The development will have site and building mounted lighting. The lighting will occur at night. Indoor lighting from the units may be seen through windows. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? None proposed c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None Known d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Fixtures will include glare cutoff shields to reduce light pollution from encroaching on other properties. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None Known b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. None SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 14 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No impact 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. None b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. N/A d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is served by S 43rd Street along North, Davis Avenue S on the West, S 45th Pl on the south. The access points to the site are along Davis Avenue. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The nearest transit stop is approximately 0.2 mile located at intersection of S 43rd St & Talbot Rd S. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 14 The proposed development will add 63 net new spaces (66 new, 3 removed). d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No improvements to existing roads or pedestrian facilities proposed. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. None f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? The development is anticipated to generate 190 average daily trips and 19 PM Peak- hour trips. AM Peak-Hour trips are anticipated to be 14. The average trip generation rates for ITE Land Use Code 254, Assisted Living have been used for the calculations. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. None h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 14 electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ c. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. The utilities for the proposed project will be extensions of existing services. C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee __Dustin Thorlakson_____________________________________________ Position and Agency/Organization __Freiheit Architecture_____________________________ Date Submitted: __July 9, 2019___________