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Home My WebLink AboutLUA-04-008)' \~ CITY OF RENTON PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: January 20, 2005 To: City Clerk's Office From: Holly Graber Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment LUA (file) Number: LUA-04-008, ECF Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Gil Cerise Acceptance Date: February 13, 2004 Applicant: City of Renton -EDNSP Owner: Contact: Gil Cerise PID Number: ERC Decision Date: March 2, 2004 ERC Appeal Date: March 19, 2004 Administrative Approval: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: CODE ADMENDMENT FOR AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT The City proposes to increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from the 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The proposal is intended to help retain existing auto dealerships and attract new ones to this area of the City. In addition, the proposal is intended to attract new customers to the Auto Mall Overlay District. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from the neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will be to increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. Location: Non-project Action / Not applicable I t I CITY OF RENTON, WASlllNGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5066 amends ORD Nos: 4707. 4720. 4724 AN ORDINANCE OF mE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-4-100 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" TO ALLOW FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT OF 50 FEET FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS WITH OVER ONE ACRE OF CONTIGUOUS OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL LOCATED WITHIN THE AUTO MALL AREA. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASlllNGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-4-100.E.3.b of Chapter 4, "City-Wide Property Development Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Signs Outside City Center Sign Regulation Area: The height limitation for freestanding, ground, projecting and combination signs shall be the maximum height of the zone or forty feet (40'), whichever is less. Roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the parapet wall This Section shall not apply to those signs covered by Subsection E.S.e of this Section, Large Retail Uses, or subsection H of this Section, City Center Sign Regulations, or Subsection E.S.f.ii of this Section, Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership or Control Located within the Auto Mall Area(s). SECTIONll. Section 4-4-1 OO.E.S.f.ii of Chapter 4, "City-Wide Property Development Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled 1 • ORDINANCE NO. 5066 "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: - 11. Freestanding Signs: Each dealership is allowed: • One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half(I-1I2) square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage that the business occupies up to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face, and a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet including all sign faces, andnot to exceed fifty (50) feet in height; or • One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-112) square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage, up to a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign face and a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet including all sign faces, and not to exceed fifty (50) feet in height. In addition, each dealership is allowed a maximum of two (2) accessory ground signs per street frontage, each for a separate business activity located on the property that can reasonably be related to the primary business. These signs shall not exceed a height often feet (10') and a total sign area of twenty five (25) square feet if single faced, or fifty (50) square feet including all sign faces. The accessory signs must also maintain a minimum twenty foot (20') setback and be no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to any other accessory ground sign. • One electronic message board sign is permitted as a wall sign, under marquee sign, or freestanding sign as allowed by the provisions stated above. SECTIONllI. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. 2 '/ ,.I ORDINANCE NO. 5066 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of __ A=-pr_l_' 1 ___ -.:>. 2004. Bonnie I. Wahon, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of __ Ap=-r_l_·1 ____ --', 2004. Approved as to form: £~~~ Lawrence J. Warren; City Attorney Date of Publication: 4/9/2004 ( summary) ORD.I094:3/16/04:ma 3 STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING} AFFIDA VIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Lily Nguyen, being first duly sworn on oath that she is a Legal Advertising Representati ve of the King County Journal a daily newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a daily newspaper in King County, Washington. The King County Journal has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the King County Journal (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a Notice of Environmental Determination was published on Monday, 3/8/04 The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $118.38 at the rate of $15.50 per inch for the first publication and N/ A per inch for ~sJ~uen.t4rtion. ~kV ~ .. Lily Nguy)"',\ Legal Advertising Representatiye, King County Journal Subscribed and sworn to me this 8th day of March, 2004, ~~ \\\\\\\\\I/IIIJIIII// '~"\!\~P-GHi2f? 11// ..... ..::::: ........... ~... ~ ...... ~ "\('"" .' 0(\ EXP,r·. /. T AM h ' ~ ••• .;" ...... :.:::-om . eag el .:::: ~ .. <" ~ 'I ... S Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in R~@Jft{, ~I~ton \ ~ ~ Ad Number: 816353 P,O. Number: _ ~o ~ /0 ~ j 6 ~ Cost of publishing this notice includes an affidavit surcha~e."" p\j'¢" <>~ ... <' ~ ~'. r'(, •• _~"", ~ U\ '" MA'< 'l-~.' r;:<.':$' ~ /'''1 •••••••••• :.~\ ~J ~ ~/I/I r/2 Of 'I' \\\'~ 111111 I! I \I \I \ \\\\ NOTICE OF:ENNlRONMENTAL , " DETERMINATION , , ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW i. COMMITTEE . i RENTON, WASHINGTON '1 The· Environmental Review ~' ommittee has issued a . etermination of Non-Significance or the following project under the uthority of the Renton Municipal ode. . . I AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT I . CODE AMENDMENT . , LUA-04-008, ECF . 'The City. propose~ to increase the I maximum neight permitted for freestanding signs within the Apto Mall Overlay District from . the 40 feet currently allowed, to 50.feet. The additional increment of .height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting eCOIlomic development within the community. The proposal is intended to help retain existing . auto dealerships and attract new ones to this. area of the City. In addition, the proposal is intended to attract new customers to the 'Auto Mall Overlay District. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, which predominates in the .. City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from· the neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will . be to increase, visibility of auto dealers' from traffic using 1-405. l Appeals of the . environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM March 19, ~004. Appeals must ~e fi,led in writing together with the required $75.00' application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of I Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, ! Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the .Examiner are governed by City of , Renton Municipal Code Section 4- 8-110.B. Additional information , regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Published in the Kirig CountYiI .0urnalMarch 8. 2004.#816353 1 CITY Jt. RENTON Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor PlanningIBuildinglPublic Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator March 5, 2004 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504~ 7703 Subject: Environmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC)on (ERC date): . DETERMINATION OF NON~SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED PROJECT NAME: AutoMall S,ignHeigtitCodeAmimdment PROJECT NUMBER: LUA-04-008, ECF .. LOCATION: Non"proje~t.Action-Notapplicable . DESCRIPTION: The City proposes toinc'rease the ma)(imum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto MaliOverlay DistrictfromAO feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405,to increase their businessvisibility,promolingeconomicdevalopmeniwithin the community. The additional height incr~mel)tis no taller than existing maximum building height· permitted within the Commercial Arteri~I(CA) zqnewhich predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some vieVis frbm neighborhoods on nearby hills: However, the major impact will be to increase visibility ofaulo dealers from traffic using -1-405; ,.- Appeals of the environmental determination mustbe filed in writing~norbefore5:00PI\II March 19, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the reqUired $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton!WA 98055~ Appeals to the Exan'liner are governed by City of Henton Municipal Code Section4~8·11t}B.Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office; (425) 430·6510. If you have questions, please call meat (425) 430-6578 Jennifer Henning Principal Planner cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division WDFW, Stewart Reinbold David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources WSDOT, Northwest Region Duwamish Tribal Office _ Rod Malcom, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance) . Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Enclosure ~ -------'lO'-S-S-s-ou-t-h-G-ra-d-y-W-ay-. R""""'e-n-to-n-, W-as-h-in-gt-o~n-9-80-5-S------R E N TON * This paper contains 50% recycled material, 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION DETERMINATION OF NON·SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: Auto Mall Sign Height Coda Amendment PROJECT NUMBER: LUA'()4'()08, ECF LOCATION: Non-project ActJon -Not"appllcable DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to Increase the maximum height pennlttad for fr.estandlng signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from 40 faet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional Increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly tho •• locatad farther from 1-405. to Increase thalr busln ... visibility, promoUng economic development within the community. The additional height Incrament Is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Artarlal (CA) zona which predominate8 In the City'. Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major Impact will be to Increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM March 19, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are govemed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 O.B. Addttional infonnation regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430·6510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file identification. CERTIFICATION I, --.:G>=::....!.·' .... Z_--=&==-=_,'_k-=-___ , hereby certify that 2... copies of the above document were posted by me in"Z conspicuous places on or nearby the described property on MNUt... ~,. 2 Or) Y . 0 " ......... ,,"',' Sl'gnedo ......... , '" KA " • ° -L:....!"-I-!.J.d...e::......I.d~~.:......L-+-(,... :-:~\,~ ........ ~C~·\ ATTEST: Subscribe9-~swom before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Sta f f J' ... ~SSION ~.f.o .. ~ "lfashington residingCt~~ , on the -:('w---day o~ :e : ~ :.~ OTA.q ~ ... .o(\ ~ -,-i io ~ _._1" ~l ~ MARILVNKAMCHEFF ~ . PUBL\C : i MY APPOIN"TMENTEXPIRES 6-29-07 ~(/).. ..;: ... ~;..\ . • 0 .. " ..,)-~··.6'·29-01 .... (§ .: . ". "0··· ........ ,~ ... : •••• f:: WASI(\ "" .... -',,'\\', ...... , ...... CITY OF RENTON CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 5th day of March, 2004, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Environmental Determination documents. This information was sent to: Agencies See Attached "" IY'~'" :;:~ I, : ,~",\!SS/ID":· ~ _", : -.1':. ~ STATE OF W ; : NOr",~ ~~ SS ' : -. 7). • -n ~ ~ fA: ...0., ::: COUNTY OF KING ) ~ ~ \ V8LIC .: ; , ;,..\ . .... ..- I, ~ •• ~;.<. •.. ~ I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Patrick Roduin \.o~·~'IJ.:~?···G~O·~.:/ signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary ad~ ~~:.e"d tl~,",",","~ purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated:Gpu:R -5, ~y; Notary (Print): _____ ---,MmA,..".RnnllYNmrmKAnrMomC ..... H""'EFF......,...,......,..-:=-_______ _ My appointment expires: MY APPOINIMENI EXpiRES 6029-07 Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment LUA-04-008, ECF template -affidavit of service by mailing Dept. of Ecology' Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region * Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers' Seattle District Office Attn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-3755 Seattle, WA 98124 Jamey Taylor' Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Servo Attn: SEPA Section 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055-1219 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERe DETERMINATIONS) WDFW -Stewart Reinbold' Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. c/o Department of Ecology , 3190 160th Ave SE Attn. SEPA Reviewer Bellevue, WA 98008 39015 _172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program 14235 Ambaum Blvd. SW -Front A . Burien, WA 98166 Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 KC Wastewater Treatment Division' Office of Archaeology & Historic Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation' Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Stephanie Kramer 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: Mr. Micheal E. Nicholson Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director 13020 SE 72nd Place 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Municipal Liason Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Joe Jainga 6300 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities Real Estate Services Eric Swennson 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, WA 98104-5004 Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, PMT's, and the notice of application .• Also note, do not mail Jamey Taylor any of the notices she gets hers from the web. Only send her the ERC Determination paperwork. template -affidavit of service by mailing CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: LUA04-008, ECF City of Renton, EDNSP Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment The City proposes to increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will be to increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1- 405. Non-project Action -Not applicable City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM March 19, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8- 110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: March 8, 2004 DATE OF DECISION: March 2, 2004 SIGNATURES: May Z 2004- Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator DATE Department of Planning/Building/Public Works DATE Community Services Department DATE ~I Signature Sheet.doc STAFF REPORT City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE Project Name: Owner/Applicant: File Number: Project Description: Project Location: March 2, 2004 Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment City of Renton, EDNSP Renton City Hall - 6th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 ATTN: Gil Cerise LUA-04-008, ECF Project Manager: Gil Cerise The City proposes to increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will be to increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. Non-project Action -Not applicable B. RECOMMENDA TION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: DETERMINATION OF XX NON-SIGNIFICANCE XX Issue DNS with 14 da A eal Period. erc report. doc Issue DNS with 15 day Comment Period with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGA TED. Issue DNS-M with 14 da A eal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. City of Renton PIBIPW Department Environn. at Review Committee Staff Report AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT CODE AMENDMENT LUA-04-008, ECF REPORT OF MARCH 2, 2004 Page 20'2 C. MITIGA TION MEASURES None D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. Light and Glare: The proposal is expected to result in additional height for auto dealership freestanding signs. These signs will emit light in evening and night hours in order to attract business. The proposal is not expected to add additional light and glare, but to add height to the lighted signs. Aesthetics: Views may be slightly altered as auto dealers take advantage of the additional 10 feet increment in sign height. Views from 1-405 will probably change as more auto dealers seek to increase visibility of their businesses from that highway. E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. -L Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. ere report. doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT CODE AMENDMENT REPORT OF MARCH 2, 2004 TRANSMITTED this ffh day of March, 2004 to the Applicant/Contact: City of Renton, EDNSP AnN: Gil Cerise Renton City Hall -6th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 TRANSMITTED this 5th day of March, 2004 to the Party-of-Record: Bob Bridge Bob Bridge Auto Center P.O. Box 1055 Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 5th day of March, 2004 to the following: Larry Meckling, Building Official L. Rude, Fire Marshal Neil Watts, Development Services Director Jennifer Henning Kayren Kittrick Jan Conklin Carrie Olson-Davis Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney South County Journal Environn .al Review Committee Staff Report LUA-04-008, ECF Page 3 of 3 Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM March 19,2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 O.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. erc report. doc NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON·SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: February 16. 2004 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-04-008, ECF APPLICATION NAME: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to Increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from the 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional Increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The proposal Is Intended to help retain existing auto dealerships and attract new ones to this area of the City. In addition, the proposal is Intended to attract new customers to the Auto Mall Overtay District. The additional height increment Is no taller than existing maximum building height pennltted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates In the City's Auto Mall. Additional height pannltted may affect some views from the neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major Impact will be to Increa.e visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. PROJECT LOCATION: Auto Mall Overfay District OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-5IGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental Impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as pennitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no commenl period following the Issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14- day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 12, 2004 February 13, 2004 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Gil Cerise / Economic Development Permits/Review Requested: Other Permits which may be required: Requested Studies: Location where application may be reviewed: Environmental (SEPA) Review PlannlnglBulldingiPublic Works Division, Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Gil Cerise, Senior Planner, EDNSP, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on February 24, 2004. If yqu have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, con"tact the Gil Cerise, Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Gil Cerise Tel: (425) 430-6578 e-mail: gcerise@ci.renton.wa.us PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this lonn and retum to: City 01 Renton, Development Planning, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File No.lName: LUA04-008, ECF I Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment NAME: ____________________________________________ __ ADDRES5: __________________________________________ __ TELEPHONE NO.: ________________ _ Notice_2.cIoc: CERTIFICATION ~""""\\\'" ., . .... ~N ~'II /' 1" -( ---~\,;"'$Y6"" O~.", I, c:n) Le...n~. , hereby certify that copies of the ! ~",~~,s IV i-to ... ~'\bove document were posted by me in / consp'icuous places on or nearby i :'I!J ~OTA~k~\'1\t\edescribedpropertyon ?J/~ (.~ ~c(..n.,~\ . ~ : ...... (I): ~ . ~~: ~U :: ~~ ~ \ A .... , sue ..... ~ i Signed:4-rvtd ·~.,.~··.!!:?9.0~ ••• ·~OIA1TEST, Subscribed ~ )t(lfe me, a Nola<}' Public. in and ~ of ~ "'" o~ WA'S~\~ .. -.... Washington residing in ~ 1". on the '{"ifb day of ~A'1 ?lt2oY I.. .. ...... \\\\\""" ......... MARILYN KAMCHEFF MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES 6-29-07 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: February 16, 2004 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-04-008, ECF APPLICATION NAME: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from the 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The proposal is intended to help retain existing auto dealerships and attract new ones to this area of the City. In addition, the proposal is intended to attract new customers to the Auto Mall Overlay District. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from the neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will be to increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. PROJECT LOCATION: Auto Mall Overlay District OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14- day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: February 12,2004 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 13, 2004 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Gil Cerise / Economic Development Permits/Review Requested: Other Permits which may be required: Requested Studies: Location where application may be reviewed: Environmental (SEPA) Review Planning/Building/Public Works Division, Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Gil Cerise, Senior Planner, EDNSP, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on February 24,2004. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Gil Cerise, Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Gil Cerise Tel: (425) 430-6578 e-mail: gcerise@ci.renton.wa.us PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File No./Name: LUA04-008, ECF / Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment NAME: __________________________________________________ ___ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ __ TELEPHONE NO.: _________ _ Date: To: From: CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM February 16, 2004 File Gil Cerise Subject: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment LUA04-008, ECF The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on March 2, 2004. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-6578 if you have any questions. acceptance memo.doc L0~()\I-()O~ D()l\-co'l '"'Po '--0\ \ City of Renton DeVELOPMENT PU\NNING .. t:'TV OF F~ENTON LAND USE PERMIT FEB 1 2 2004 RECEIVED MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: N/A CITY: ZIP: , TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): N/A APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: City of Renton ~~? EXISTING LAND USE(S): N/A COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): N/A ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way - 6th Floor EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: EAVand EAC CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): N/A TELEPHONE NUMBER 425-430-6578 EXISTING ZONING: CA and 1M CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): N/A NAME: Gil Cerise, Senior Planner SITE AREA (in square feet): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way - 6th Floor N/A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055 ACRE (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: (425) 430- 6578 and gcerise@ci.renton.wa.us NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A Q:web/pw/devserv/forms/planninglmasterapp.doc 02112/04 PRO~ __ ~T INFORMATION (continuf, I .-----~--------~----------------------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: N/A N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A o FLOOD HAZARD AREA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A o GEOLOGIC HAZARD NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if o HABITAT CONSERVATION applicable): N/A o SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N/A o WETLANDS LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ____ sq. ft. ____ sq. ft. ____ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft. (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION _, TOWNSHIP _, RANGE_, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. ECF 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Gil Cerise. Senior Planner , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or _X __ the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of Owner/Representative) Q:web/pw/devserv/fonns/planning/masterapp.doc I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ---"".......,.--:-_---:---:---,-__ ....,-:---::- signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) ______________________ _ My appointment expires: _____________ _ 02112104 PROJECT SUMMARY Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment The City proposes to increase the maximum height permitted for freestanding signs within the Auto Mall Overlay District from the 40 feet currently allowed, to 50 feet. The additional increment of height will permit auto dealers, particularly those located farther from 1-405, to increase their business visibility, promoting economic development within the community. The proposal is intended to help retain existing auto dealerships and attract new ones to this area of the City. In addition, the proposal is intended to attract new customers to the Auto Mall Overlay District. The additional height increment is no taller than existing maximum building height permitted within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone which predominates in the City's Auto Mall. Additional height permitted may affect some views from the neighborhoods on nearby hills. However, the major impact will be to increase visibility of auto dealers from traffic using 1-405. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON FEB 1 2 2004 REC\EuVErJ AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT CODE AMENDlV1I'.JNT RMC 4-4-100 SIGN REGULATIONS E. SIZE, NUMBER AND HEIGHT OF PERMANENT SIGNS: 211212004 3. Height Limits: a. Signs within City Center: See subsection H of this Section. b. Signs Outside City Center Sign Regulation Area: The height limitation for freestanding, ground, projecting and combination signs shall be the maximum height of the zone or forty feet (40'), whichever is less. Roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the parapet wall. This Section shall not apply to those signs covered by s§.ubsection E~5~e~ of this Section, Large Retail Uses, or subsection H of this Section, City Center Sign Regulations, or Subsection E.5.f.ii. of this Section, Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership or Control Located within the Auto Mall Area(s). (Ord. 4464, 7-25-1994, Amd. Ord. 4720, 5-4-1998) [Editor's Note: Subsection 4. not considered for amendment] 5. Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones: Except in the City Sign Regulation Area, the following shall apply in all commercial and industrial zones: [Editor's Note: Subsections 5a. -5e. not considered for amendment] f. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership or Control Located within the Auto Mall Area(s): i. Wall and Under Marquee Signs: Each dealership is allowed its appropriate wall or under marquee sign as stated in the Sign Code, and (Ord. 3719, 4-11-1983. Amd. Ord. 4707. 2-9-1998) ii. Freestanding Signs: Each dealership is allowed: • One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage which the business occupies up to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet, per sign face and a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet including all sign faces, and not to exceed fifty (50) feet in height; or • One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage. up to a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign face and a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet including all sign faces, and not to exceed fifty (50) feet in height. In addition, each dealership is allowed a maximum of two (2) accessory ground signs per street frontage. each for a separate business activity located on the property which can reasonably be related to the primary business. These signs shall not exceed a height of ten feet (10') and a total sign area of twenty five (25) square feet if single faced or fifty (50) v::N~\i'iG square feet including all sign faces. The accessory Sigrl~'?"~.E:~i~\o\"~ must also maintain a minimum twenty foot (20') selli~E15\aricpr . ! ') 1\)\l'i ft.B \ ... 1':"l'..fI~ V\'E.Ct\~~U 1 ·'/ .. -.. 2112/2004 AUTO MALL SIGN HEIGHT CODE AMENDlVh:.l~T be no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to any other accessory ground sign. (Ord. 3719, 4-11-1983, Amd. Ord. 4707,2-9-1998) • One electronic message board sign is permitted as a wall sign, under marquee sign, or freestanding sign as allowed by the provisions stated above. (Ord. 4724, 5-11-1998) [Editor's Note: Subsection 5g.-5j not considered for amendment] 2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in t~~ NG checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be readr:\asLl~'p.r0p'osal~~~\ E'J c vr 1\ .-. "'~'-i \ \-11" "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. 0 C\1'< Or n-' FEB \ l1.CtiQ RECE\\iED H:\EDNSP\Title IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlsl.doc02/12/04 A. BACKGROUND 1 . Name of proposed project, if applicable: Auto Mall Sign Height Code Amendment 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Contact: Gil Cerise, Senior Planner Renton City Hall 1055 S. Grady Way - 6th Floor Renton, WA 98055 4. Date checklist prepared: February 12, 2004 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): N/A 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. N/A 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. N/A 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City Council approval 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. This proposal will allow auto dealerships within the Renton Auto Mall Overlay District, as shown in RMC 4- 3-040F, to have freestanding signs of up to 50 feet rather than the current allowance of 40 feet. This code amendment will allow dealerships within the auto mall to have signs as tall as their buildings are permitted (Commercial Arterial zone which predominates in the auto mall has a building height maximum of 50 feet). This code amendment will improve business visibility and aid in economic development. H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 2 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. This is a non-project action city code amendment affecting the Auto Mall Overlay District (RMC 4-3-040F) B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____ _ N/A b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) N/A c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. N/A d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mali sign envchlst.doc 3 2. AIR 3. a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, N/A b. N/A c. N/A . odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: WATER a. 1 ) N/A Surface Water: 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. 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. N/A 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. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A 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. N/A H:\EDNSP\Title IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mali sign envchlst.doc 4 ., b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 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. N/A c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. N/A 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/A 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: __ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs __ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain __ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other __ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 5 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other ________ _ Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other _________ _ Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ______ _ b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain N/A d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A 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. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposal may have a slight affect on the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. The proposed code amendment would allow signs height to be 10 feet higher than current maximum of 40 feet. However, sign size is not proposed to increase, and the area affected is limited to the auto dealership overlay within the City. 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: N/A 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. N/A 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A H:IEDNSPITitie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mali sign envchlst.doc 6 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/A c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CA and 1M are the zones within the Auto Mall Overlay District. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Employment Area Valley (EAV) and Employment Area Commercial (EAC) are the designations within the Auto Mall Overlay District. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N/A i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 7 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. Maximum building height is 50 feet in CA zone. No maximum height in 1M zone. Proposal would increase maximum height of freestanding signs from 40 feet to 50 feet to be equal to maximum building height. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views may be slightly altered as auto dealers take advantage of the additional 10 feet increment in sign height. Views from 1-405 will probably change as more auto dealers seek to increase their visibility. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. Proposal is meant to increase visibility of auto dealerships within the City's Auto Mall Overlay District in order to promote business retention and economic development. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 8 The proposal is expected to result in additional height for auto dealership freestanding signs. These signs will emit light in evening and night hours in order to attract business. The proposal is not expected to add additional light and glare, but to add height to the lighted signs. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Some views from Talbot Hill and/or Earlington may be altered to include auto dealer signs with additional height. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N/A b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 9 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If 50, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? N/A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If 50, generally describe. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. N/A H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 10 C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: Name Printed: Date: H:\EDNSP\Titie IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 11 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NON PROJECT ACTIONS Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposal would not likely increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposal would not likely affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposal would not likely deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? The proposal would not likely use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None 5. 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? The proposal is expected to aid in retention of auto dealers within the City's Auto Mall Overlay District. The proposal is expected to reinforce compatible land uses. H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 12 Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposal may attract additional customers to the City's Auto Mall. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: The City's Capital Improvement Plan includes improvements to the City's street system, including the Auto Mall area affected by this proposal. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposal does not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part . Proponent: Name Printed: Date: ENVCHLST.DOC REVISED 6/98 . )ti ~ ~l H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Sign Code\auto mall sign envchlst.doc 13