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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFranchise Agreement 8757 p FRANCHISE NO. E In the matter of the application for a franchise to operate, maintain, repair, and construct SEWER mains and service lines, and appurtenances in, over, along, and under county roads and rights-of-way in King County, Washington. The application of the CITY OF RENTON for a franchise to operate, maintain, repair and construct sewer mains and service lines, and appurtenances in, over, along, and under County roads and rights-of-way located within the area describ d in attached Exhibit "A" has been heard on this . 1^ day of , 19_x. All of the property described in Exhibit 1 s outside the limits of any incorporated town or city. Legal notice of the franchise application and of the hearing has been given as is required by law. The King County Council, having considered the interests proposed and advanced, and finding that the granting of this franchise is in the public interest, ORDERS that a franchise be granted to the CITY OF RENTON, the Grantee . This franchise grants the right, privilege, authority and franchise to operate, maintain, repair and construct main (s) and service lines and appurtenances as a part of its transmission and distribution system in, over, along, and under County roads and rights-of-way located within the area described in Exhibit "A" . Q This franchise is granted subject to all of th terms and conditions contained within, and shall expire on q ( r.2017 Dated this f day of �y� ,./ , 19 . KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON BY TITLEA^� The undersigned accepts all the rights, privileges, and duties of this franchise subject to all terms, conditions, stipulations, and obligations contained within. CITY OF RENTON GEE BY TITLE Mayor ATTEST: Nan y J. M is Deputy 'ty Clerk Dated this �`� day of , 19c?l . 2 a 8x75 "7 Exhibit "A" That portion of Section 4, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M. , King County, Washington being more particularly described as follows : BEGINNING at the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 4; thence southerly along the east line of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 4, a distance of 100 feet more or less to an intersection with the easterly extension of the south line of Lot 6 of the plat of Sierra Heights Division No . 3, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 61 of Plats, page 53, records of King County, Washington; thence westerly along said easterly extension and said southerly lot line of Lot 6 to an intersection with the easterly right-of-way margin of 126th Avenue SE; thence continuing westerly along the westerly extension of the south line of said Lot 6 to an intersection with the southeast corner of Lot 7 of said plat, said point also lying on the westerly right-of-way margin of 126th Avenue SE; thence continuing westerly along the south lot line of Lot 7 said plat of Sierra Heights Division No . 3 to an intersection with the east line of Lot 9 said plat; thence southerly along said easterly lot line to the southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence westerly along the south line of Lots 9 and 10 said plat of Sierra Heights Division No . 3 to the southwest corner of said lot 10; thence northerly along ;the west line of said Lot 10 to the northwest corner thereof; thence continuing northerly along the northerly extension of the westerly lot line of said lot 10, a distance of 30 feet more or less to an intersection with the south line of the northeast quarter of said Section 4; thence easterly along said south line to an intersection with the southerly extension of the west line of lot 7, block E of the plat of Albert Balchs Sierra Heights Division No . 5 as recorded in Volume 65 of plats, pages 30 and 31, records of King County, Washington; thence northerly along said southerly extension and the west line of lot 7 said plat, said west lot line also being the easterly right-of- way of 125th Ave . SE, to a point lying 24 feet north of, as measured parallel to, the north line of said lot 7; thence easterly along a line lying 24 feet north of and parallel to said north line of lot 7 to an intersection with the east line of said plat; thence southerly along said east line to an intersection with the northwest corner of lot 9, block 5 of plat of Albert Balchs Sierra Heights Division No. 4 as recorded in Volume 61, page 18, records of King County, Washington; thence easterly along the north line of said lot 9 to an intersection with the westerly right-of-way margin of 126th Avenue Southeast; thence southerly along said westerly margin to an intersection with the westerly extension of the north line of lot 11, block 2 said plat of Albert Balchs Sierra Heights Division No. 4; thence easterly along said westerly extension of the north line of lot 11 and continuing along said north line and its extension easterly to a point of intersection with the west 3 8 "75 "7 line of lot 19, block 2, said plat; thence northerly along said westerly line to the northwest corner of lot 12, block 2 said plat; thence easterly along the north line of said lot 12 to the northeast corner thereof, said point also lying on the westerly right-of way margin of 128th Avenue SE; thence northerly along the westerly right-of-way margin of 128th Avenue SE to a point of intersection with the westerly extension of the north line of block 4 of the plat of Sierra Heights as recorded in Volume 54 of plats, page 3, Records of King County, Washington; thence easterly along said westerly extension and the north line of said block 4 to the northeast corner of lot 5, block 4 said plat; thence southerly along the east line of said lot 5, block 4, and its southerly extension to an intersection with the south line of block 3 said plat; thence westerly along said south line to the southeast corner of lot 1, block 3 said plat; thence north along the east line of lot 1 said plat to the northeast corner thereof, said point also lying on the southerly right-of-way margin of SE 102nd Street; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 1, and said southerly right-of-way margin, to the northwest corner thereof, said point also being a point on the east line of lot 6 of plat of Sierra Heights Division No. 2 as recorded in volume 59 of plats page 55; thence northerly along said east lot line of lot 6 to the northeast corner thereof; thence westerly along the north lines of lots 4, 5 and 6, said Division No.2, to an intersection with the easterly right-of-way margin of 128th Avenue SE; thence southerly along said easterly right-of-way margin to a intersection with the north line of the southeast quarter of said Section 4; thence westerly 30 feet more of less to the POINT OF BEGINNING. i 4 8757 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO UTILITY FRANCHISES GRANTED BY KING COUNTY THIS FRANCHISE is subject to the following terms and conditions : 1 . DEFINITIONS County Road Rights of Way. The term "County Road Rights of Way" includes any road, street, avenue, or alley located within the area described in the attached Exhibit "A" . Director. The term "Director" refers to the chief executive of the King County Department of Public Works . Grantee . The term "Grantee" refers to the CITY OF RENTON its successors and those assignees approved pursuant to paragraph 16 herein. Utility. The term "utility" refers either to the Grantee or, depending on the context, to any other person, firm, or cor- poration, public or private, which may hold a franchise to maintain and operate similar facilities in, under, over, across, and along any of the County property described in Exhibit "A" . Council . The term "Council" refers to the King County Council, acting in its official capacity. Other Governing Body. The term "Other Governing Body" refers to any public official or other public board or body as may have the power and jurisdiction to permit or regulate the installation and maintenance of utilities and other facilities in, under, over, across, and along any of the county property described in Exhibit "A" 2 . ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEES OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS The full acceptance of this franchise and all of its terms and conditions shall be filed wit the Clerk of the Council within thirty (30) days from 24 1 9P7 2./, by the Grantee. Full acceptance of this fr nchise is a condition precedent to its taking effect, and unless this franchise is accepted within the time specified, this grant will be null and void and have no force or effect . 5 8 '75 '7 3 . NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE This franchise is not exclusive . It does not prohibit King County from granting franchises for other public or private utilities, in, under, over, across, and along any County property, including County road rights-of-way. This franchise does not prevent or prohibit King County from constructing, altering, maintaining or using any County road rights-of-way covered by this franchise . King County retains full power to make all changes, relocations, repair, maintenance, etc. as it may deem fit . 4 . JURISDICTION This franchise is intended to convey limited rights and interest only as to those roads and rights-of-way in which King County has an actual interest . It is not a warranty of title or of interest in County road rights-of-way . Whenever any of the County road rights-of-way as designated in this franchise, by reason of the subsequent incorporation of any town or city or extension of the limits of any town or city, shall later fall within the city or town limits, this franchise shall continue in force and effect until such time as the incorporation and/or annexation is complete according to applicable state law, after which time the County will no longer have any responsibility for maintenance of any County roads, rights-of-way or other County property within the area of annexation/incorporation. None of the rights granted to the Grantee shall affect the jurisdiction of King County over County road rights-of-way or the County' s power to perform work upon its roadways, rights-of-way or appurtenant drainage• facilities including by constructing, altering, renewing, paving, widening, grading, blasting or excavating. 5 . REGULATION OF USE AND CONTROL This franchise does not deprive King County of any powers, rights, or privileges it now has or may later acquire in the future to regulate the use of and to control the County road rights-of-way covered by this franchise . 6 8757 6 . EMINENT DOMAIN This franchise and the limited rights and interests for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of Grantee' s transmission and service lines and appurtenances are subject to the exercise of eminent domain . In the event of an exercise of eminent domain by King County, the value to be attributed to all the rights and interests granted under this franchise shall not exceed the actual amount the Grantee paid to King County in obtaining this franchise. 7 . ENFORCEMENT Failure of King County to enforce any provision of this agreement does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision of this agreement . 8 . INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS The Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless King County as provided herein to the maximum extent possible under law. Accordingly, the Grantee agrees for itself, its successors, and assigns to defend indemnify and hold harmless King County, its appointed and elected officials, and employees from and against liability for all claims, demands, suits, and judgments, including costs of defense thereof, for injury to persons, death, or property damage which is caused by, arises out of, or is incidental to Grantee' s exercise of rights and privileges granted by this franchise . The Grantee' s obligations under this section shall include: (a) Indemnification for such claims whether or not they arise from the sole negligence of either the County or the Grantee, the concurrent negligence of both parties, or the negligence of one or more third parties . (b) The duty to promptly accept tender of defense and provide defense to the County at the Grantee' s own expense . (c) Indemnification of claims made by the Grantee' s own employees or agents . (d) Waiver of the Grantee' s immunity under the industrial insurance provisions of Title 51 RCW, which waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties . 7 87,57- 8 . INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS (CON' T. ) In the event it is necessary for the County to incur attorney' s fees, legal expenses, or other costs to enforce the provisions of this section, all such fees, expenses and costs shall be recoverable from the Grantee. In the event it is determined that RCW 4 .24 . 115 applies to this franchise agreement, the Grantee agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify King County to the maximum extent permitted thereunder, and specifically for its negligence concurrent with that of King County to the full extent of Grantee' s negligence. Grantee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County for claims by Grantee' s employees and agrees to waiver of its immunity under Title 51 RCW, which waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties . 9 . VACATION If at any time King County vacates any County road rights-of-way covered by this franchise, King County will not be held liable for any damages or loss to the Grantee by reason of such vacation. King County may, after giving thirty (30) day' s written notice to the Grantee, terminate this franchise with respect to any County road rights-of-way vacated. 10 . INSTALLATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL OR RELOCATION The grantee hereby covenants, at its own expense, to install, repair, remove or relocate existing facilities including all appurtenant facilities and service lines connecting its services to users within County road rights-of-way if such installation, repair, removal, or relocation is required by the County for any purpose . 11 . REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS The grantee has the right, privilege and authority to enter the County road rights-of-way for the purpose of operating, maintaining, repairing, or constructing its transmission and service lines and appurtenances on the condition that it obtains permits approved by the Director and Real Property Division and, when applicable, by the Building and Land Development Division. Applications for work permits shall be presented to the Real Property Division which may require copies of plans, blueprints, cross-sections, or further detailing of work to be done . Any work done, whether by Grantee, its contractors, or third parties will include necessary paving, patching, grading, and any other 8 *MOO 8757 11 . REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS (CON' T . ) reasonably necessary repair or restoration to the County road rights-of-way. All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Director. All equipment, lines and appurtenances which are used in the operation, maintenance, repair or construction of the Grantee' s service and which are located within the County road rights-of-way shall be considered to be part of the Grantee' s system and shall be the responsibility of the Grantee. All permits for the operation, maintenance, repair or construction of said system shall be applied for and given in the name of the Grantee, who will be responsible for all work done under the permit . The Grantee remains responsible whether the work is done by the Grantee, its contractors, or by third parties . The Grantee shall post a bond to King County in the amount sufficient for any road repair or restoration. The amount of the bond shall be set by the Director and must be filed with the Real Property Division before a permit will be issued. 12 . RESTORATION OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY After work on, under or adjacent to County roads rights-of-way, the Grantee is responsible for and will leave all County Road Rights of Way in as good a condition as they were in before any work was done . In the event that the Grantee, its contractors, or third parties working under permit should fail to restore County road rights-of-way to the satisfaction of the Director, King County may make such repairs or restorations as are necessary to return the County road rights-of-way to its pre-work condition. Upon presentation of an itemized bill for repairs or restorations, including the costs of labor and equipment, the Grantee will pay the bill within thirty (30) days . If suit is brought upon the Grantee' s failure to pay for repair and restoration, and if judgment in such a suit is entered in favor of King County, then the Grantee shall pay all of the actual costs, including interest from the date the bill was presented, disbursements, and attorney' s fees and litigation related costs incurred. 9 Y 8757 13 . PERFORMANCE OF WORK The Grantee covenants that in consideration for the rights and privileges granted by this franchise, all work performed by the Grantee on County road rights-of-way shall conform to all County requirements including, but not limited to, the requirements of the current edition of the County Road Standards in force when the work is performed and all traffic control shall also conform to the current edition of the annual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices in force when the work is performed. 14 . BLASTING REQUIREMENTS The right to operate, maintain, repair and construct Grantee' s transmission and service lines and appurtenances granted by this franchise, does not preclude King County, its agents or contractors from blasting, grading, or doing other road work contiguous to the Grantee' s lines, and appurtenances . When practical, the Grantee will be given forty-eight (48) hours notice of any blasting or excavating so that the Grantee may protect its lines and appurtenances . 15 . SURVEY MARKERS AND MONUMENTS Before any work is performed under this franchise, the Grantee shall establish two or mgre reference marks to all monuments and markers of every nature relating to subdivisions, plats, rights-of- way, and all other surveys . The reference points shall be located so that they will not be disturbed during any of Grantee' s operations under this franchise . The method of referencing monuments or other markers or points shall be approved by the Director before placement . The replacement of all markers or monuments disturbed during any construction of the Grantee shall be made as promptly as conditions permit and as ordered by the Director. The cost of monuments or markers lost, destroyed, or disturbed and the expense of replacement with approved markers or monuments shall be borne by the Grantee . 16 . ASSIGNMENT The Grantee shall not have the right to assign this franchise without the consent of the King County Council given by Motion. No assignment shall be effective unless an acceptance by the assignee of all rights, conditions, terms, provisions, and responsibilities contained within the franchise, as well as surety bonds which the Council deems necessary to be posted are received. Council approval of the assignment may be made subject to the assignee' s acceptance of new or modified terms of the franchise . 10 rrr `%001 8 '75 � 17 . MODIFICATIONS AND/OR REVOCATION King County may, upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Grantee, amend, alter, change or supplement the rights and responsibilities created in this franchise . If the Grantee, its successors or assigns shall violate or fail to comply with any of the terms, conditions or stipulations or any modifications of this franchise, King County may notify the Grantee of the County' s intent to revoke the franchise . A public hearing shall be scheduled within 45 days following the notification. The decision to revoke this franchise will become effective 90 days following the public hearing if the County finds the revocation to be in the public interest . King County specifically reserves for itself the right to impose taxes, use fees, costs, service requirements, or other fees on the Grantee for the privilege of conducting this business in King County, for the use of the County' s property, to pay for the cost of regulating this activity, or for any other public purpose so long as those taxes, use fees, costs, service requirements or other fees are imposed by ordinance, and after 180 days written notice to the Grantee . 18 . EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL To the extent described in Exhibit "A", all rights granted by this franchise to County roads rights-of-way outside incorporated towns and cities apply to all existing County road rights-of-way improved and unimproved and to all County road rights-of-way acquired by King County during the term of this franchise . If the Grantee has not applied for a renewal of this franchise before it expires, King County has the right to remove or relocate any lines and appurtenances of the Grantee as is reasonably necessary for the public' s health, welfare, safety, or convenience including, but not limited to, the safe operation of County roads, franchise holders, or for the construction, renewing, altering, or improving of any County road rights-of-way, or for the installation of lines and/or facilities of other franchise holders . Grantee shall be liable for the costs incurred in any removal or relocation of its lines and appurtenances under this section. Costs include the expense of labor and equipment, provided that any removal is effected within two (2) years from the expiration date of this franchise . Upon expiration of this franchise, the grantee shall continue to be responsible for the operation and maintenance of existing facilities in the County road rights-of-way but shall not have the right to provide additional services . 11 `fir/ None 19 . COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 8 75 7 Grantee shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the State Environmental Policy Act and King County environmental standards and ordinances . 20 . NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this franchise agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to but not be limited to the following: employment, advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied, or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this agreement on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement provi$ions, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension in whole or in part, of the agreement by the County and may result in ineligibility for further County agreements . The Grantee shall make the best efforts to make opportunities for employment and/or contracting services available to women and minority persons . The Grantee recognizes that King County has a policy of promoting affirmative action, equal opportunity and has resources available to assist Grantee in these efforts . 21 . PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS If the Grantee shall violate or fail to comply with any of the terms, conditions or responsibilities of this franchise through neglect or failure to obey or comply with any notice given the Grantee under the provisions of this franchise, the Council may revoke, amend, alter, change or supplement this franchise. The Council shall give thirty (30) day' s written notice to the Grantee of its intention to do so, during which period the Grantee shall have the opportunity to remedy the failure to comply . 12 err' 8757 22 . RATES The Grantee agrees that it shall be subject to all authority now or later possessed by the County or any other governing body having competent jurisdiction to fix just, reasonable, and compensatory rates for services under this franchise. 23 . RIGHT OF APPEAL Decisions, requirements, or approvals of the Director are binding on the parties to this document . Appeals from the Director' s determinations will be made by filing a complaint with the King County Superior Court . 24 . SEVERANCE This agreement gives effect to purposes and uses which are consistent with economical and efficient services rendered in the public interest . If any provision of this franchise, or its application is determined to be invalid by a court of law, then the remaining provisions of this franchise shall continue and remain valid unless the dominant purpose of the franchise would be prevented or the public interest is no longer served. H: \ws2files\franchise\wa&sew. frn REV 05/27/92 13 —i pFFICE K'S CITY CLER _ 3 . COPIES TO ° ATTORNEYu 5 CZTY CITY-COUNCIL^ ; — ADMIN { SERVICES ISTRATOR ADMIN _ t , FINANCE DEPARTMENT' DEpARTMENfi/PREVENTION ---'' x FIRE ZNERt t HEARING EXAUMAN RESOURCES E gOUSING & H � t j MAYOR k:•.� It '�>' x.. DEPARTMENTa r PERSONNEL' DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION a TMEN`l, DEPAR ti CARRIER IIRAN_ NEABPAPER5_ , CODIFIER PARTIES OF , ECORD R PLANNING BUILDING P.W. DEPT ADMINISTRATION _ AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (BUILDING) (ZONING) (PLAN REVIEW) PLANNING & TECHNICAL SERVICES --- (PROPERTY MANAGEMENT) �----- TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING) UTILITY SYSTEMS Q np � �rrr CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2920 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR SEWER LINES IN THE SIERRA HEIGHTS AREA. WHEREAS, the City of Renton, through local improvement district and otherwise, is installing sewers in the Sierra Heights area; and _ WHEREAS, the most logical configuration for the sewer line requires that the sewer line pass through a small area of King County; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Renton to obtain a franchise from King County in order to utilize the county right-of- way for the placement of the sewer line. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I . The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects . SECTION II . The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with King County involving a franchise for the Sierra Heights sewer line. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 24th day of August 1992 . �i Marilyn /J. etersen, City clerk 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2920 *40� APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 24th day of August 1992 . p. Earl Clymer, May Approve s to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES . 227 : 8/24/92 :as . 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SIERRA HEIGHTS SANITARY SEWERS LID # 335 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BACKGROUND There has been a historical problem with the on-site septic systems in the Sierra Heights area. Several attempts have been made by property owners to have sewers installed in the area. The latest large scale effort was when a portion of Sierra Heights annexed, to the City, in 1987 with the expressed interest of abandoning their septic systems and obtaining sewer service from Renton. In December 1988 an LID petition was submitted to the City with a verification that 54% of the property owners had signed the petition. The project was delayed as the City explored alternate funding sources. In 1991, the Seattle - King County Health Department performed operational checks on the septic systems in the area. Finding obvious failures at 39% of the sites with an additional 31 % in apparent prefailure the Health Department recommended that the area be declared a health hazard. The State Department of Health concurred and declared a Severe Health Hazard in 1991. Because of the health hazard, the project qualified for a grant from the Department of Ecology for up to $430,000. We have also received a low interest loan from the State Department of Community Development to fund the remaining project cost after the grant. Because of the declared health hazard the City has moved ahead with an LID by resolution instead of following up on the petition submitted in 1988. SIERRA HEIGHTS SANITARY SEWER The Wastewater Utility has designed a sewer collection system for the Sierra Heights area. Five alternative designs were considered for cost effectiveness and minimal impacts to the adjacent slopes. The selected design is as shown in the two displays. The proposed Sierra Heights Sewer has two component parts: The conveyance or trunk line which will be installed from the existing Honey Creek Interceptor to the LID area. This line, shown on the green map, has the potential of providing service to the entire shaded area. The LID is shown by the dashed line. The collector lines which will be the lines that are directly available for connection will be installed to provide service to the LID area. This line, shown on the blue map, has the potential of providing service to the entire shaded area. The LID is again shown by the dashed line. 8/14/92 <1 > (OVER) v/ ADJUSTMENT TO LID BOUNDARY The large 5 acre parcel on the south west corner of the LID, belonging to Patricia Hess, was inadvertently included in the boundary because it was part of the 1987 annexation. This parcel is not within the area that the Health Department recommended for the health hazard. We have communicated with the Health Department and they do not object to the removal of this parcel from the LID. The proposed sewers will be adjacent to the parcel for future connection if necessary. It is staffs recommendation that this parcel be moved from the LID to the Special Assessment District. POINTS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE LID The area encompassing the LID has had septic problems dating back at least from the seventies. The area has been declared a Severe Health Hazard by the State Department of Health. This area is within zone 2 of Renton's sole source aquifer. If an area wide solution (public sewers) is not pursued the health department will require individual property owners to repair or replace their existing on-site systems or if not possible the health department could condemn properties. When this area was annexed in 1987 the property owners in the LID area were led to believe that sewer service would be forthcoming. This was the prime motivation for the annexation. Staff has spent a large amount of time developing a project that can serve the health hazard area and that meets the requirements for alternate funding from the State. This project has received a low interest loan from the State's Public Works Trust Fund and a grant from the Department of Ecology's Centennial Clean Water Fund. The`later reduces the cost of the project by approximately $430,000 while the former will reduce the interest rate that will be charged for the LID. If we don't do the project now we will lose these funds. You are aware government programs are being cut all the time. There is no guarantee that these programs will be available at a later date or if this project could re-qualify. Per RCW 35.43.180, the City has the authority to proceed with any LID initiated by resolution unless properties within the LID subject to 60% or more of the assessments file signed protests. Provided, that such restraint shall not apply if the City council finds and recites in the ordinance forming the LID that the improvements are necessary for the protection of the public health and safety and that such ordinance is passed by a unanimous vote of all Council members present. 8/14/92 <2> VOW *4w STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LID Staff recommends that council approve the LID with the boundary revised to exclude the Hess property (parcel #64) and that council request that an ordinance be prepared for the next council meeting forming the LID. POINTS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT While the sewer is being installed for the LID it has the potential to benefit properties outside the LID. It would not be equitable for the properties within the LID to pay for sewers and allow adjacent parcels to connect at a later date without paying their fair share. STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Staff recommends that council give approval to staff to move ahead with this project with the understanding that a special assessment district will be formed to provide fair- share cost participation from parcels who benefit, at a later date, from the sewers installed for the LID. 8/14/92 <3> Lim ■ Iry ® t, �.�•� _ ;LI■'vl�ilii ■SJLII' %ago I'M Nor J Ban MOM IWREU v�,� it ..fir■ �� �� ��� �►r`��hill, 1 P-4 - - , oil fill ♦ i� r.� ,. •, • i to- EBB IRA iq �: i ► ■Askin �. c MIS nn �� .. Y AM ............ P. uu r slaw*Vogl ■■i �►r`i��1� Al . , ■ !■ _I ■ . Ell ,� ININ Aw low CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST SIERRA HEIGHTS SEWER PROJECT A. BACKGROUND I. Name of proposed project: Sierra Heights Sanitary Sewer Collection and Conveyance Facilities 2 . Name of applicant: City of Renton Planning, Building, and Public Works Department 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Contact Person: Richard J. Anderson Michael Benoit Utility Systems Division Manager Wastewater Utility City of Renton City of Renton 200 Mill Avenue South 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, WA 98055 Renton, WA 98055 (206) 235-2632 (206) 277-6206 4. Date checklist prepared: August 28, 1991 S. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton j Wastewater Utility Department of Planning/Building/Public Works 6. Proposed project timing or schedule: Predesign September 1991 Final Design Fall 1991 Bid January 1992 Construction Spring/Summer 1992 g:\user\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq A-1 ISW `W 7 . Plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal: Depending on the route alternative selected for sewer service, there could be a future need to extend service to adjacent developments in the area. S. Environmental information which has been prepared or will be prepared and directly related to this proposal: Environmental Checklist Honey Creek Ridge Development and Appendix Honey Creek Sanitary Sewer Soils Report, GeoEngineers Alignment Project a Sierra Heights Sanitary Seattle-King County Department Survey Project, June 1991 of Public Works t 9 . Other pending applications for governmental approval of other 1 proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal: Lakeridge Development Corporation is petitioning the City of Renton to annex much of the project area in conjunction with their Honey Ridge Development. Honey Creek. Canyon is part of the City of Renton's Master Trail Plan. 10. Governmental approvals or permits needed for proposal: tl King County (for property not annexed to City of Renton) : Public Agency and Utility Exceptions (under the Sensitive Area Ordinance #9614) --stream, landslide, and erosion hazard Grading and Clearing Permit l Right of Way Use Permit for Utilities with Franchise (construction in King County right of way) Drainage Permit Special Use Permit (construction on County property) City of Renton: Clearing and Tree Cutting Permit Variance (construction in sensitive area or greenbelt) Grade and Fill Permit ! I __J g.\user\6137\envchcck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq A-2 f1 �' 11. Proposal description: The Sierra Heights neighborhood, defined as the study shown in Figure 2 of the Wastewater Collection Facilities Preliminary Design Report, was developed in the 1950s and 60s. The neighborhood is located on top of a plateau, south of May Creek and east of Honey Creek in unincorporated King County and a portion lies in the City of Renton. The area is currently served by on-site sewage disposal systems. Complaints of failing on-site sewage disposal systems have been filed with the county since the early 70s. King County Health Department conducted an informal sanitary survey in 1976. The results of the survey were not documented. On several occasions, residents of the neighborhood pursued having sewers extended to the area. However, the City of Renton's policy for sewer extension, requires that the area 4 to be served be within the city limits. Therefore, annexation was required prior .to extension of the sanitary rl service; several subsequent attempts at annexation failed. The sewer project never went forward as the anticipated costs of construction were higher than the residents could i ( afford. The high costs were attributed to the conveyance system, which would have to descend the Honey Creek Canyon or utilize a pump and force main system. Additionally, the number of residents expected to pay for the improvement was IJ small. A formal sanitary survey was conducted again in the spring Of 1991 by Seattle-King County Department of Public Health. As a result of the survey, part of the neighborhood has been designated a SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD (which is defined as an area in which the potential exists for disease transmission through raw sewage being discharged to the surface of the ground or into surface water) and the -`� remainin ` g part an AREA OF HEALTH CONCERN (which is defined ' as an area- in which the systems are not functioning `J optimally and have thebecomin otential for . health hazard) . p g a public Additionally, a preliminary plat has been filed for lands located between the SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD and Honey Creek. To develop this plat, sewers will be required, as on-site systems will not meet the soil requirements. The City of Renton recognizes the opportunity to combine the area's two sewer needs into one project potentially having a lower individual cost per user and ultimately achieving an affordable project which will eliminate the health hazard. 9--\user\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq A-3 Adequate space for replacement of on-site systems is not available for the lots within the study area. Even if space were available, the unfavorable soils and high ground water conditions would prohibit their use to remedy the problem; sewering is the recommended solution. Potential sewering alternatives are identified below. Alternate A Alternate A is construction of a gravity collection system u which would serve the entire study area except the residences located south of S.E. 104th Street on 125th Avenue South and S .E. 105th Street. This alternate will provide service to the entire HEALTH HAZARD AREA and the majority of the area of concern. The residences not served currently have working on-site systems and are located in the area of health concern. t Service to 188 homes or lots is provided by this alternate. Gravity conveyance would be provided for the collection system via a main in an easement which would follow a extension of S.E. 104th Street west, down the Honey Creek Canyon to the existing Honey Creek Interceptor. { If the, area not -served by this alternate were to construct sewers in the future, either` a pump station or a separate 3► conveyance line down the ravine to the Honey Creek L Interceptor would be required. Alternate B Alternate B is based on construction of a gravity collection system which would serve the entire study_ area. The collection .system would%serve 147 homes or lots. Gravity conveyancewouldbe provided via a main which would flow .west on an easement- from the south''end of 126th Avenue South ` down the ravine to the Honey'Creek Interceptor. Either a . creek crossing or a deflection of the alignment at the base of the ravine will be required to connect to the interceptor. Alternate C Alternate C is based on construction of a gravity collection which would serve the entire study area except the residents located south of S .E. 104th Street on 125th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 105th Street. The collection system would serve 188 homes or lots in this alternate. Gravity conveyance would be provided via a main which would descend the canyon, flowing southwesterly from the west end of S.E. 104th Street to the Honey Creek Interceptor. The connection point would `1 g:\user\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq A-4 approximately be located where Alternate B would connect if the alignment of B were deflected. This route would traverse lands owned by the City and intended for a future park. A creek crossing would not be required on this alignment. As for the area not served in the present layout, gravity service can be attained in the future by running a line from S.E. 105th Street west to where it will intersect with the new conveyance line. This will require easements on private property. But neither a pump station nor a independent line descending the canyon is needed. If this alternate is selected, the design will incorporate provisions to allow r for ease of connection to the conveyance line. Alternate D Alternate D is based on construction of a gravity collection system which would serve the entire study area except the same area excluded in the discussion of Alternate C. The collection system would serve 188 homes or lots. Gravity conveyance would be provided via a main which would descend the Honey Creek Canyon flowing to the west from the end of j the proposed S.E. 102nd Court (in the Honey Creek Ridge preliminary plat) to the existing Honey Creek Interceptor. To sewer the area which would not be immediately served, either a pump station or a second line descending the canyon would be required. Alternate E Alternate E is based on construction of a gravity collection system, which would serve the SEVERE HEALTH HAZARD AREA. The service area would be reduced from the study area boundaries and serve the area described as follows: Union Avenue N.E. on the east, 128th Avenue S.E. on the west, S.E. 102nd Street on the north and S.E. 104th Street on the south. The collection system would serve 107 homes or lots. Gravity conveyance would be provided via a main extended to the south to an existing gravity sewer with available grade. This existing sewer is located on Shelton Avenue N.E. mid block between N.E. 19th and N.E. 17th Avenues. This route will traverse private lands with obstructions and tight conditions where easements will be required. This service area could be expanded to serve the area located to the west of the proposed service area, but gravity service is only feasible up to and including 126th Avenue S .E. north of 104th Street. The lands to the south and west of this would require a pump station or a separate g.\user\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq A-5 gravity line descending the Honey Creek Canyon to provide service. 12 . Proposal location: The Sierra Heights neighborhood lies partially in the northern part of the City of Renton and partially outside of the city limits, within Section 4 of Township 23 North and Range 6 East. The service area is bounded by Honey Creek on the west, Southeast 100th Street on the north, Union Avenue on the east, and approximately S.E. 104th st. on the south (see vicinity map in design report) . The specific service area boundary will vary depending on the collection alternate selected. The current land use of the area is : single family housing which was developed in the 1950s. c L' 4.� 1 g\user\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/iq A-6 rrwr✓ B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site: The proposed wastewater collection system will be constructed in the Sierra Heights neighborhood in north Renton and adjacent King County. As part of the Renton Highlands, the site is flat to gently rolling plateau located just west of the foothills which eventually rise to Squak and Tiger Mountains. Honey Creek and its associated steep ravine lies in the west and southwest portion of the project area from where it flows 0 . 3 mile into May Creek. The conveyance pipeline from the .+ proposed wastewater collection system is planned to be routed down the steep ravine to the existing sewer interceptor line adjacent to Honey Creek, under Alternate C. Paragraphs b, c, and d are taken from a GeoEngineers memorandum presenting preliminary geotechnical results on the Honey Creek Sanitary Sewer Alignment dated July 31, 1991. b. What is the steepest slope on the site? The slope on route generally faces southwest. Elevations range from approximately 400 feet on the plateau to 225. feet in the creek channel. The slope is generally inclined at 40, to 100 percent (22 to 45 degrees) ; the steepest part of the slope is typically between ;i elevations ' 300 and 325 feet. Locally the slope is near vertical. The slope is dissected by numerous gullies, two of which are actively eroding. -' c. What general types of soils are found on the site? The site is underlain by glacial till over glacial advance outwash. Borings on the upland plateau encountered dense to very dense till to the greatest depth explored (35 feet) . The slope is largely underlain by the glacial advance outwash which consists of a poorly graded fine sand. The sand is generally medium dense to dense, although the upper approximately 3 feet is generally loose to very loose. A thin (2 feet thick) silt bed is exposed at various places on the lower part of the slope; springs were observed to be associated with this silt bed. A thickness of approximately 20 feet of very dense till is present at the top of the slope. g/uscr/6137/cnvchcck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-1 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable F soils in the immediate vicinity? Several recent slope movements, involving approximately 20 to 50 cubic yards of material each, were observed near the base of the slope. Slope movements directly above Honey Creek are apparently associated with undercutting of the stream bank, whereas slope movements above the road adjacent to Honey Creek are apparently associated with ground water seepage. Many of the conifers across the slope face have bowed trunks, and several were observed to be leaning downslope. Based on the relative uniformity of the slope and lack of associated features indicating mass movement111 it is likely that this is due to soil creep in the loose, near-surface soils. Two gullies on the site are actively eroding. One of these gullies, located near the power lines, is characterized by near-vertical, unvegetated walls as high as approximately 30 feet. The walls of this gully are subject to sloughing, spalling, and/or caving. The other gully is located approximately 500 feet north of the power- lines and is characterized by an actively eroding headwall area. The approximate locations of these gullies are shown on the site plan in Appendix B of thej design report. !1 The Honey Creek Canyon is considered both an erosion and landslide' hazard- in the King County Sensitive Areas Map " Folio. - e. Describe the purpose, type,' and approximate quantities of any- filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of lfill. r . Table 1 summarizes` excavation quantities. Trenching the piping for the collection system will require from 12, 700 to 15,700 cubic yards'of imported fill, depending on the alternative, which will be Type A pit run material. Trenching the connector pipeline down the Honey Creek Canyon will require excavating a trench 6 feet deep, 3 feet wide, and from 450 to 600 feet in length. Most of the backfill will also be pit run. � i . J g/user/6137/cnvchcck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-2 Table 1. Honey Creek Sewer Project--Collection System (CS) and Conveyance (C) Alternatives--Excavation Quantities Aa B C 0 E Alternatives CS C CS C CS C CS C CS C Volume of imported fill 14 0.3 12.7 0.4 15.7 0.4 12.7 0 (1,000 cu yd) Area of trenching 49.5 1.4 45 1.8 54.9 1.5 45 0 (1,000 sq ft) Trench length (ft) 450 600 500 0 Vegetation disturbance-- 0 0.4 0 0.6 0 0.5 0 0 construction easement (acres) alnfeasible route--no quantities. r f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? Erosion could occur during construction of the conveyance 1 pipe down the Honey Creek Canyon because of the steep slope and sandy unstable soil. It is much less likely erosion-would occur during construction of the wastewater collection system within the Sierra Heights neighborhood !' 31 proper because- most of the work will be within existing roads and driveways. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with ` impervious surfaces after project construction? There will be no significant net change in the area of t impervious surface relative to existing conditions. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other ?: impacts to the earth, if any: Construction plans and specifications will include provisions requiring the contractor to control erosion and sedimentation. This will be achieved by a combination of structural control measures, cover ' ! measures, and construction practices in conformance with the requirements, methods of analysis, and design standards described in Chapter 5 (Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plan and Practices) of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, as adopted by the City of Renton. Straw bales, filter fabric, and silt fencing are some of the more common control methods used during construction. Prompt revegetation and/or structural stabilization will g/uscr/6137/cnvchcck December 13,1991/11:14 AM/jq B-3 ltw *900 be included in the specifications. Special care will be exercised in constructing the conveyance pipeline down to the interceptor in Honey Creek Ravine. A geotechnical engineering firm with known expertise in the particular area of concern will make periodic on-site inspection during construction. Daily site visits will be made during construction on the slope. Field reports will be ; made on each visit. The geotechnical support will be f available for emergencies. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the {f, proposal during construction and when the project is y completed? During construction, air quality will be temporarily impacted by dust from trenching, digging, filling, etc. ; diesel emissions from equipment may also occur. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor which may affect your proposal? _ There are no known offsite.. sources of emissions of odor which will .affect our proposed. project. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: During construction, standard emission prevention equipment will be used on all equipment. Dust will be controlled by maintaining adequate moisture conditions in ` the soil. . . 3. Water a. surface: (1) Is there any surface water body on or in the . immediate vicinity of the site? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Honey Creek flows at the bottom of a steep ravine located along the west and southwest portion of the project area. The creek with banks averaging approximately seven feet apart flows with about 2 cfs average flow in the summer months and '3 to 8 cfs during the winter. Honey Creek flows into May Creek approximately 0.3 mile downstream from the project area, and eventually discharges to Lake Washington. I g/user/6137/envcheck December 13,1991/11:14 AM/jq B-4 (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. Construction of the wastewater collection system in Sierra Heights includes routing a conveyance sewer j line down the eastern slope of Honey Creek Canyon to join with an existing sewer interceptor line which runs along the bottom of the ravine generally east of the creek bed. For Alternatives A, C, D, and E, no work will be necessary within the creek bed; construction will occur immediately adjacent to the creek. Alternative B requires a creek crossing or j deflection of the alignment to meet the existing interceptor. i (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. No construction will occur within the creek bed or significant wetland. As addressed under the discussion on vegetation, there are a series of ground water seeps which occur along the base of the hillside which saturate small areas of ground, allowing buttercup and horsetail -to grow. Depending on the route chosen, construction could occur _within one of these small seep areas which could technically be considered a, wetland. The average area of .one,of these seeps is. approximately 25 square feet. (4) Will -the proposal require surface urface water withdrawals • or diversions? `J The proposed project does not re ire withd diversion of water from Honey Creek. rawal or j (5) Does the proposal lie within a loo-year Flood Plain? If so, note location on the site plan. I Most of the project area is well outside the 100-year flood plain. The point of connection for the new connector pipe to the existing sanitary interceptor is immediately adjacent to Honey Creek. Although not mapped as such, it is likely this area is within a 100-year flood plain. g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-5 ) (6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste material to surface waters? The proposal does not involve discharge of waste : E material to Honey Creek. b. Ground Water: (1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? 3� With establishing the connection of the conveyance pipe to the existing interceptor, the trench at the base of the ravine could have to be dewatered and the ground water discharged consistent with DOE Water Quality Modification Permit. At this time, the volume of water to be discharged is unknown. (2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into Lq the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any. The proposed project does not involve discharge of waste material into the ground. Construction of the sewer pipeline will eliminate existing discharge from on-site sewage systems in the area. c. Water Runoff (including storm water) : (1) Describe the source of runoff andmethodof collection and disposal, if any. ' -where will this water flow? ' Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. There willi"be -.no increase, of impervious surfaces and consequently stormwater 'runoff� as a consequence of this completed project. All pipelines will be constructed below grade. As' discussed in the a section on soils, the potential of erosion into Honey Creek exists because of the steep slopes of existing interceptor. The contractor will be the ravine and the proximity of the creek to the ,1 J instructed in the contract specifications to follow the best management practices which are contained in 1 the King County Surface Water Design Manual. Effectiveness of erosion control measures in place will be assured through on-site inspections conducted by the City of Renton, Brown and Caldwell, and GeoEngineers (the soils subconsultant) . J g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-6 Via► (2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. A rupture in the pipeline due to an accident could allow sewage to discharge to Honey Creek. Every engineering precaution will be exercised to prevent this event from occurring. A City inspector will be on-site daily to ensure proper construction techniques and safeguards. i I d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: I Please see soils section where erosion is discussed in ") detail. 4. Vegetation ll a. Vegetation found on site: 1 The hillside is vegetated with vegetation typical of a tertiary growth mixed deciduous-coniferous woodland. The upper story includes large big-leaf maple, small to moderate sized red alders, and relatively small conifers such as Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar (1 to 2 feet in ' 1 diameter) . Early logging operations are evidenced by stumps notched to hold springboards. Smaller stumps cut with a chain saw indicate later logging. Because of the steep hillsides and soft sandy soil, none of the stumps were larger than approximately 3 feet - in diameter. A number of the big-Leaf maple trees were of greater diameter. i� The steep woodland .floor is covered with a number of herbaceous plants which commonly occur in the area. Plants:-:in bloom,at the, time of the survey (August 5, 1991) included large-leaf avens, Richardson's geranium, tansy ragwort, and hairy cat's ear. Stinging nettle, bleeding heart, Oregon fairy bells, bracken, sword fern, and several species of grass were also evident. Shrubs included vine maple, red elderberry, thimbleberry, salal, scotch broom, and Oregon grape. Because of steep hillsides, Honey Creek is confined to a relatively narrow bed (5 to 8 feet) as it courses through the project area during low and moderate flows. With increases in . flow from precipitation, the creek can quickly fill its banks and occasionally flood over the banks, as shown by organic debris left in the lower area of the hillside. Above the creek banks, vegetation is only occasionally suggestive of saturated soils and wetlands. These areas primarily occur where ground water g/uscr/6137/cnvchcck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-7 I%W *0# 511 seepage from the hillside flows into the creek and supports communities of buttercup and horsetail . Riparian and creekside vegetation includes trees such as willow and red alder. Salmonberry comprises a shrub layer in places . Buttercup, horsetail, veronica, deadly nightshade, water parsley, curly dock, and canary-reed grass grow along the ground. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Because most of the wastewater collection system for the Sierra Heights area will be constructed primarily within existing roadways, little vegetation will be impacted during construction of this segment of the project. Lateral pipes which connect the individual homes to a conveyance pipe will be trenched either on lawns or driveways. The lawns will be replanted. The conveyance sewer line which proceeds down the Honey ) Creek Canyon and joins the existing sewer interceptor adjacent to Honey Creek will be trenched within the T� hillside, a distance of 450 to 600 feet depending on the alternative. The trench will be 3 feet in width. The ` construction easement includes 20 feet on each side of the trench midline. Most of the vegetation within this 0.4 to 0. 6-acre swath will be destroyed with -the trenching and movements of the construction machinery (Table 1) . The type of vegetation is similar to that described in the above .section (4 .a) . All of the area will be revegetated with native grasses; over several years a shrub and sapling layer will develop in this area similar to „the surrounding plant ' associations. l c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near site: There are no threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. The Natural Heritage Program has -) been contacted for confirmation. d. List proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: � ) The disturbed construction easement will be revegetated i with native grasses. A shrub and sapling layer similar to the adjacent plant communities should develop over several growing seasons. The final design will seek to avoid significant trees with the pipeline alignment. i g/uscr/6137/cnvchcck Octobcr 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-8 'err+` �✓ 5. Wildlife a. Animals observed on or near the site: i Wildlife, due to its secretive, mobile nature, is harder to observe than plants. Since vegetation and moisture levels are prime components of habitat, the different vegetative communities roughly correspond to habitat types. Because most animals are mobile, they frequently I utilize several different habitat types in carrying out life processes. For example, coyotes, although infrequently observed, are resident in the project area. i These adaptable animals will usually remain in woodlands during most of the day and feed in the more open terrain of the study area at night. Animals , which inhabit the forested and riparian sections J of urbanized Puget Sound encompass the range from microfauna through invertebrates to mammals. Several mammals typical of this area are raccoon, long-tailed weasel, . red fox, mountain beaver, deer mouse, and shrew. Many birds nest and feed in the trees; typical of the upper canopy are western tanager, cedar waxwing, western wood peewee and the yellow-rumped- warbler. The lower and ground levels of vegetation are havens for Wilson's warbler, song sparrow, fox sparrow, rufous-sided towhee, robin, and Swainson's thrush. The belted kingfisher, ducks, -:.and great-.blue heron :.frequent Hdriey Creek. Garter snakes and the northern alligator lizard inhabit the IN forest floor, as do amphibians such as the western redbacked salamander and the northwestern toad. The inveirtebrate. fauna are numerous. 1 Aquatic fauna,.seem to :be ,plentiful along the creek as one J can observe from turning over a mid-sized cobble within ,.the water. _ ;Caddis fly larvae was evident on the surface of a number of rocks. -Insects and their larvae play an �= especially important part in the ecological sequences of the aquatic environment. ° Snails and crayfish serve as food organisms for higher .trophic levels. Fish along Honey Creek, including resident cutthroat trout, dace, prickly sculpin, and several species of minnows, feed on insects and micro-crustaceans. The lower stretches of - i Honey Creek below the project area could be accessible to coho salmon according to the Washington Department of Fisheries Stream Catalogue. Steelhead and searun cutthroat trout could also use this lower area (personal communication, Bob Pheiffer, WDW, August 16, 1991) . g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-9 b Threaten or ed endangered species ecies known to be on or near g the site: There are no threatened or endangered species knowni to occur on or near the site. The Nongame Program of the Department of Wildlife has been contacted for confirmation. C. Is this site part of a migration route? Honey Creek Canyon probably serves as a localized t migration corridor for birds and mammals as they survive in a heavily urbanized environment. Although resident V1 trout (probably both rainbow and cutthroat) are found, no J anadromous runs occur through or above the project area because of the many blockages to fish migration in the stream in the form of boulders and organic debris. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife: Revegetating the disturbed construction areas prior to wet weather and observing best management practices will reduce the potential for significant disturbances of wildlife. I , 6. Energy and. Iiatural. Resources a. What kinds of energy will be used-to meet the completed projectis energy needs? No energy will be needed- for the completed project to function. All flows in the connector -pipes and interceptor are gravity driven. Diesel fuel will be needed to,-run machinery during construction. b. Would the project affect the potential use 'lof ''solar -energy by adjacent properties? - [J This project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. i1 c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? Flows in the conveyance and . interceptor pipelines will be driven by gravity. Gravity flow eliminates the need of pumping or lift stations which require an energy source. i J g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-10 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. The impetus for this project is to reduce the danger of ground water c-ontamination due to old on-site sewage systems in the Sierra Heights area which were constructed in marginal soils without reserve areas (adjacent land to construct new drainfields) . The Seattle-King County Department of Public Health has found elevated levels of fecal coliforms and nitrates in the ground water. Waste discharges into the interceptor will have to comply with local, state, and federal regulations governing waste disposal into sanitary sewers. Toxic, hazardous and/or radioactive substances are not anticipated to be I discharged into the proposed conveyance system. b. Describe special emergency services that might be required, } There are no special emergency services which are required as a consequence of this project. } C. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Correct design and installation of the proposed - � collection system and connector pipes will reduce the potential for environmental hazard. 8. Noise: a. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project? There are no major sources of noise within the project area that would affect our proposed project. b. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long- term basis? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. During construction, various pieces of heavy equipment will increase the overall background noise of the Sierra Heights neighborhood during the normal working hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction will occur over a period from April to August of 1992 . g/user/6137/envcheck Octobcr 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-11 During operation, no noise is expected from the underground lateral and connector piping. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, r if any: Vehicles and heavy machinery will be equipped with standard noise reduction equipment. In addition, JI construction will be confined to normal working hours. Residents will be notified of construction schedules. 9. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent g properties? The current use of most of the project is residential area. Honey Creek Canyon lies to the west and southwest .of the project area. Adjacent properties are also residential in nature. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? It is unlikely the project area has been used for agriculture in any significant manner. C. Describe any structures on the site. ,l xl Occupied residences which form the Sierra Heights i neighborhood occur throughout the project area. d. Will any of the structures be demolished? No structures on site will be demolished. -� e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Most of the project area lies within King County and is � l zoned Residential Single Family (RS) 7200. Honey Creek J Canyon is zoned Suburban Cluster (SC) -P. Construction in this zone requires site plan approval because of environmentally sensitive areas. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? i King County Comprehensive Plan designation of the project area is Urban. Planning for the area is covered under the Newcastle Community Plan. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan designation is Greenbelt for Honey Creek Canyon and the transmission line corridor and Single Family for the remainder of the project area. g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq $-12 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program environment designation of the site? There is no Shoreline Master Program environmental designation for the site. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive,, area? If so, specify. Honey Creek Canyon is considered an environmentally sensitive area because of its steep slopes. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No additional people would reside or work in the completed project. j . Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The completed project would displace no one. } k. Proposed measures toavoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: No' measure's'to avoid or reduce displacement impacts are necessary. \ 1. Proposed measures to ensure the .proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: This wastewater collection system is being constructed to R. reduce the potential of ground water contamination from i ) on-site sewage systems in the. Sierra Heights area. These systems were constructed in marginal soils and with no reserve areas when the neighborhood was developed in the 1950s:,• In addition, a development called Honey Creek -� Ridge is planned on land adjacent to Sierra Heights. The collection system will also serve this new development. J 10. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? The project will allow for in-fill construction in the study area. There are approximately 13 vacant parcels. All new development will be regulated by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinances which designate the area single family. g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-13 *me uj b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? No housing units will be eliminated by the proposed project. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Since there are no housing impacts, no mitigation measures are necessary. , 11. Aesthetics E a. what is the tallest height of any proposed structures not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material proposed? E:. The pipeline and collection system are all below grade. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views will be altered or obstructed as the result of this project. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts: F There are no aesthetic impacts. When the work is completed, disturbed areas will be re-vegetated. 12. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? The project will not produce light or glare. b. Could light or glare from. the finished project- be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The project will not produce light or glare. -1 c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may J affect your proposal? t � No existing off-site sources of light or glare will affect the proposed project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: There will be no lighting as part of this project. `J g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-14 t 13. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The Honey Creek Canyon serves a variety of neighborhood recreational pursuits such as walking, nature observation, and bird watching. Along several stretches of the ravine, children have dug caves into the soil. Sierra Heights Park lies to the north of the project area. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The project will not displace recreational uses. During construction, access past the connection point with the 1 existing interceptor could be restricted for a short period of time. C. Proposed measures to reduce and control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project: No negative impacts on recreation are expected due to this project. Alternative C may allow for a future footpath to Honey Creek. i , 14. 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? The State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has been contacted regarding the likelihood of listed or f, proposed preservation sites or other significant Native American or early. western cultural sites in the project area. The project area has not been surveyed for the presence of cultural resources (see attached letter) . j b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known r to be on or next to the site. See above. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: No cultural impacts are expected as a result of the project. The contractor will be instructed to stop work v g/uscr/6137/cnvchcck Octobcr 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-15 u.F if cultural evidence is observed and to notify the City of Renton prior to further action. 15. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Access to the Sierra Heights neighborhood is off of K County Road 900 which is Northeast Park in Renton and Sunset Boulevard Southwest and the Renton-Issaquah Road U further east in King County. North on Union Avenue and west on Southwest 104th Street will lead into the project area. b. Is site .currently served by public transit? The project area is not currently served by Public transportation. The nearest bus line is along Union Avenue Northeast approximately one-half mile to the east. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? No parking spaceswill be created or eliminated. d. Will the proposalrequireany new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or' streets,- 'not including driveways? If' so, generally describe (indicate whetheri public or private) . No new roads or improvements to existing roads are planned as part of this project.' . e. Will the project use water, rail, or air transportation? � The project will not occur near or use water, rail, or air transportation.` f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the. completed project? Maintaining and checking the wastewater collection system A and connector pipe will generate approximately three vehicular trips per month. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: During construction along the residential streets in the area, appropriate traffic controls and flag-persons will be used when necessary according to WDOT guidelines. g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq B-16 16. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services? The project will not increase the need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: The proposed project is being implemented to reduce the potential of ground water contamination from old on-site sewage systems constructed in marginal soils. 17. Utilities a. What utilities are currently available at the site? l Except for a sewage line, all utilities associated with 1 urban development are currently available in the Sierra Heights neighborhood. This project proposes to introduce a wastewater collection system in the form of a sewer line to the neighborhood. 1 b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, l the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. No utilities are required to construct the wastewater collection system and connector pipe. g/user/6137/envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq $-17 -----, ....E �... C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: i Date Submitted: i g\user\6137\envchcck October 9,1991/11.13 AM/jq C-1 7-7 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS la. 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? lb. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 1 2a. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? i I 2b. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, J fish, or marine life are: -� 3a. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural .resources? 3b. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: I g\uscr\6137\envcheck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq D-1 . FF 4a. 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, wetland, floodplains, or prime farm land? J 4b. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: s�Sa. 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? f 5b. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6a. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? f 6b. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demands are: LI 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the ! � protection of the environment. g\user\6137\cnvchcck October 9,1991/11:13 AM/jq D-2 i Ch, king Cmtnn Norman h lli(v ,lla�or I un Ilill. V.rrcuh"r• Sca(tle-kin: Coun(r f)cpar-tnjcn( ui t'ul►lic (tr.alth June 12. 1991 Kristine H. Gebbie, Secretary Washington State Department Of Health / Ie! Eastside Plaza L ;,1 1 112 Quince S.E., MS et-21 Olympia. WA 98504 RE: Sierra Heights Sanitary Survey Dear Ms. Gebbie: We are requesting that you declare the area of Sierra Heights that is located within the city of Renton a severe public health hazard. This community is currently experiencing severe problems with on-site sewage disposal systems. County Health Department staff have completed a door-to-door sanitary survey of the area and have found obvious septic system failures (sewage discharging directly into storm drains or onto the ground at 39% (24/62) of the sites evaluated In this area. A total of 181 sites were evaluated in this survey. The results of the survey reveal that 24 out of 27 sites that were failing were concentrated in a particular area located within the City of Renton. We are concemed that there is a high potential for disease transmission in this community. Much of the surfacing sewage discharges into storm drains that in tum discharge into creeks that feed Lake Washington. Some of the drains empty directly onto the street. Contamination of the surface waters and storm drains has been demonstrated through testing for fecal coliform levels. Sierra Heights is a community of modest family homes. Resident and visiting children play in and near the storm drain outlets. Thus, there is great potential for human disease resulting from contact with raw sewage which pollutes these areas. The Seattle-King County Health Department is responding to this environmental health problem. We have determined that the problem results from the poor soil conditions, high winter water table, small lots and advanced age of the septic systems which characterize this community. These limitations cannot be corrected through repairs to the existing systems. It is our opinion that the only feasible solution to this problem is the installation of sanitary sewers in the area by the City of Renton. • 1 � � r Ms. Kristine H. Gebbie June 12, 1991 Page 2 1 have attached our Department's report on the Sierra Heights sanitary survey. Please contact Jim Henriksen, Environmental Health Wastewater Supervisor at 296-4792 if you have any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Bruce Miyahara, M.H.A Acting Director BM:skt Enclosure cc: Emilio Cantu, State Senator Jim Horn, State Representative Fred May, State Representative Bruce Laing, King County Councilman Earl Clymer, Mayor of Renton Mike Rundlet N.W. Office, Department of Ecology Chuck ideeberg, Director Environmental Health Division Lynn Guttmann, Administrator City of Renton, Dept. of Planning, Building, Public Works Mike Benoit, Engineering Specialist 2 City of Renton, Wastewater Utility /WP( � 1 1 E 1st ST SE 104W ST T i m - _ o 105 PL m c * rri --. z rn NE 19th ST T-T Brown and Consultan & . Suttle, Wuhingtof King County Council Audrey Gruger,District One Cynthia Sullivan,District Two Gary Grant,Chairman Bill Reams,District Three Cheryle A.Broom,Program Staff Director Lois North,District Four ;. 402 King County Courthouse Ruby Chow,District Five Seattle,Washington 98104 Bruce Laing,District Six (206)344.3451 Paul Barden,District Seven Bob Greive,District Eight Gary Grant,District Nine June 18, 1985 MEMORANDUM TO: Councilman Bill Reams, Chairman County Processes Committee FROM: Bob Bruce, Staff Assistant RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 84-574 Approving the City of Renton Sewer System Compre enstve Plan ACTION REQUESTED: The proposed ordinance will approve the 1983 City of Renton Sewer System Comprehensive Plan pursuant to K.C.C. 13.24.010. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend DO PASS Proposed Ordinance 84-574 BACKGROUND: K.C.C. 13.24.010 requires that comprehensive plans of agencies which distribute water to parts of unincorporated King County must be approved by the Council as a prerequisite to the granting of right-of-way franchises and construction permits. The service area for Renton 's sewer system generally coincides with the city's boundaries but does include service to some parts of unincorporated King County, therefore the need for Council approval . Significant areas include: - Northeast Area - Contains a portion of the May Creek drainage basin , including the Honey Creek drainage area. The northeast most portion of this area is not presently included in a county Local Service Area (LSA) for sewer sery ci e. This area is covered by the Newcastle Community Plan. The ultimate sewer system proposed to serve the May and Honey Creek basins areas involves the extension of the existing METRO May Creek Trunk and construction of a Honey Creek interceptor with a lift station. The latter is particularly needed to eliminate sewage overflows at Renton 's Sunset Pump (lift) station which has resulted in a sewer connection moratorium in the area. Northwest Area - The northwestern corner of the overall planning area partoche Central Planning Sub-Area) includes King County Sewer and Drainage Area #4 (Skyway-Olson Districts) which the county is presently in the course of divesting to Water District No. 128. The City of Renton, during the divestment process, considered extending service to this area but concluded otherwise and recommended allowing Water District 128 to operate the system with the service area boundary to be adjusted generally along South 128th Street for future Renton sewer service. ISSUES: 1 . Area Outside Approved LSAs: The Newcastle Community plan views on-site systems as the permanent solutions to waste water disposal in the May Valley and the East Renton Plateau. Residential lot sizes are accordingly limited to a minimum 15,000 square feet and are not included within the sewage Local Service Area (LSA). - Accordingly, the proposed ordinance contains a proviso that precludes the extension of sewer service within the Renton plan 's service area but outside of the approved LSA. 2. Interceptor and Trunk Line Construction - Proposals to construct a Honey Creek Interceptor an extension to t e METRO May Creek Trunk occur mostly within unincorporated King County. - Accordingly, the proposed ordinance contains the following provisos: -- The Honey Creek Interceptor shall be constructed in accordance with county standards, and -- Approval of the sewer plan does not constitute approval of the May Creek Trunk extension. (This sh-a T be dealt with separately) . 3. County Sewer System Divestment and Service Area Overlap - The Renton sewer plan claims the area sout o Sout 128th Street as part of its service area. However, the county presently has a developer extension contract with First City Properties, Inc. to provide sewer service to a parcel of land south of South 128th Street, roughly between South 134th and Empire Way South, and west of 76th Avenue South. The contract would be transferrable to Water District 128 as a condition of the divestment of the County Sewerage and Drainage District No. 4. Accordingly, the proposed ordinance contains a further proviso that exempts any area within the Renton sewer service area that is covered by an existing developer extension contract with the County for sewer service. -- - 2 - • °vws' wrr✓ CONCLUSION: With the addition of the provisos discussed under ISSUES above, the Renton Sewer Comprehensive Plan meets all the criteria contained in KCC 13.24 and warrants approval . ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Map of Renton Sewer Service Area 2. Map of King County Sewer LSA in relation to Renton Service Area 3. Executive's Letter of Transmittal -- -- - 3 - •-,� t .�$ .. ems' .l 1 ,) }r y\ _ �. .. .. 4.4 { { RPORATEp AR S OUT�{pEL.Z5. A rJ lz 14 LU 1 APPROa t tel' 7 1,. X LC4},riO,v Or �RtF- z `. t ` >�` \ � '} �'= � { � `• it - • _;,' ` 'f� + It y f °�� ENTON v oe ,r.• _ �1� 4 CITY OF RENTON 1 COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN 1 �� -- ---- Renton City Limits Servive Area Boundary Study Area Boundary --�- Adopted oc Sewer Service • -< 1 } 7 Area Note: Local Sewer Service Area to 1� @V be Amended When a Village Master Plan Proposal Has Been Approved by King County ..� � jllY � tom..• yL:'.i-: Q .1 I .. ► • L5F1 i i i f ✓ \ ��...... k y _ Renton \ `{ I • .• J ♦ /_a% ��-•'•_� \1y. N'I leer. 4 11$5 UtWdStle CaVAMvN ty Ptah " x.,k..+r't:X M� @ .r, y'¢- X" •X..N .i4-�,-:- -.... :c r_._. .w1 r`•f`..f :!,? sab rt r�, ;:�i1 .. k'.�.�i-. .•.r a..,`SY' .� t�,_... '� ``_.^£�r.. ':L:', ..� .. ._:fir' King County Executive 64 - 574 z --Randy Revelle fCvAECK�.. _ or CORFXC'CED LEGISLATION RECE11M00. _ September 19, 1984 The Honorable Gary Grant Chairman, King County Council C O U R T H O U S E RE : CityO�ntnn �. ,. plan Dear Mr. Chairman: Attached for Council consideration is a proposed ordinance conditionally approving the City of Renton Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The proposed plan is consistent with the provisions of KCC 13 .24 . Approval of the ordinance would have an insignificant fiscal impact. If you have questions regarding thisproposed ordinance call Ralph Colby at 344-5286. please Sincerely, RA Y REVELLE King County Executive RR:PD:dg Attachment Ref: renton.csb cc : Holly Miller, Director, Department of Planning and Community Development BBryan Glynn, Manager, Building and Land Development Ralph Colby, Chairman, Utilities Technical Review Committee Bob Bergstrom, City of Renton Public Works Department 400 KU County Cntr'f hn,I— Sla-n.:-4 a __.- ---- --- ----- -- June June 18 , 1985 Introduced by: Bruce Laing 0146/BB: tmb 1 Proposed No . : 84-574 2 ORDINANCE NO . 4 AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Renton 5 Comprehensive Sewer Plan 6 PREAMBLE: 7 On May 28 , 1984 , the City of Renton issued a Declaration of Non-significance for the city ' s Comprehensive Sewer Plan . 8 On June 11 , 1984 , the City of Renton City Council passed 9 resolution no . 2546 , adopting the Comprehensive Sewer Plan for the city . 10 On July 11 , 1984 , the City of Renton Comprehensive Sewer 11 Plan was submitted to King County for review persuant to RCW 56 .08 and KCC 13 . 24 . 12 On August 7 , 1984 , the Utilities Technical Review Committee 13 reviewed the proposed plan and recommended a conditional approval . 14 15 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY : 16 SECTION 1 . The City of Renton Comprehensive Sewer Plan , 17 dated 1984 , is approved; PROVIDED that they Honey Creek 18 Interceptor is constructed in accordance with King County 19 Standards , and that sewer service will not be extended outside 20 of the Local Service Area as designated in the Sewerage General 21 Plan . King County approval of the city 's sewer y plan does not 22 constitute county approval of the METRO proposed May Creek 23 Intrerceptor . 24 PROVIDED further , that the sewer service within the Central 25 Planning Area shall not include any area for which a developer 26 extension contract for sewer service has been approved with and 27 28 r June 18 , 1985 1 by King County prior to the date of this ordinance`` 2 INTRODUCED AND READ for the first time this (5-/ -- day 3 of 19 8,8. 4 PASSED this � day of �- (. 4 _ , 1985 . 5 6 KING COUNTY COUNCIL 7 KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON 8 9 Chairman 10 ATTEST : 11 12 13 C1 of the Council 14 15 APPROVED this day of N%4/1 1985 . 16 17 Kin Co Eke tive 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 In