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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
UPDATED 2014 Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants: [help]
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does
not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You
may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to
these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making
process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate
the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The
checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an
adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: [help] For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
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A. background [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
VEK on Aberdeen
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Century Construction LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
Applicant Contact Person
Nord West Propertties LLC
ATTN: Valery Kalashnikov
Encompass Engineering & Surveying
ATTN: Mariah Gill
14435 NE 40th Street, Apt B101
Bellevue, WA 98007
165 NE Juniper Street Suite 201
Issaquah WA 98027
206-612-8647 425-392-0250
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
September 12, 2019, updated October 25, 2019
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
Permitting during 2019, construction during Spring and Summer 2020
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
None known.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
Prepared:
• Geotechnical Report- The Riley Group, INC.
• Arborist’s Report-Schoffner Consulting
• Critical Areas Designation Report- Beaver Creek Environmental Services
• Trip Generation Table Technical E-Email-Mark Jacobs, PE, PTO
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. [help]
We are not aware of any other pending governmental approvals directly affecting the
property. The surrounding area is already platted and most lots are built.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
The required governmental approvals and permits include site plan review, preliminary
and final plat approval, building, construction and construction stormwater permits, as
well as administrative site plan and SEPA review. Right-of-way permits will be needed if
curb cuts are needed for the driveways, and for various utility connections.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size
of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe
certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead
agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)
[help]
The western portion of the property is located within the high erosion hazard area. And
the western portion of the property contains City of Renton regulated slopes and Johns
Creek. The applicant is thus requesting a land use permit to construct 12 townhome units
with private garages, and residential amenities on the eastern portion of the subject 1.24-
acre parent property in order to build outside the high erosion hazard area, steep slope
and stream buffers. The proposed townhome units will be 2 to 3 bedrooms and will range
in size from approximately 2,000 SF to 3,000 SF. The parent lot would also be
subdivided into unit-lots through a preliminary plat process.
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. [help]
Abbreviated Legal:
Harries Garden Home TRS N 37.50 FT of Tract 11 TGW S ½ of Tract 12 Plat lot: 11-12,
Quarter NE, Section 8, Township 23, Range 5
Tax Parcel Numbers:
311990-0066
Closest Street Intersection(s):
Aberdeen Avenue NE and Sunset Blvd NE
Please see vicinity map attached here.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. Earth a. General description of the site [help]
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
Approximately 60%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. [help]
Soils at the project site are classified as Ragnar-Indianola association, which is described
as sloping (RdC) and Ragnar-Indianola association, which is described as well drained,
moderately steep (RdE). Ragnar-Indiola association covers approximately 59% and
Ragnar-Indiola association covers 40% of the project site. The soils include loose to
medium dense silty sand with varying amounts of gravel, becoming dense at depths of 3
to 6-feet, over very stiff silt per the Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by The
Riley Group, INC dated November 27, 2018.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
As reported in the geotechnical engineering report on page 4 and 5, and per available GIS
mapping of the area by the City of Renton, the site contains geologically hazardous areas,
including erosion and high landslide hazard areas. The slope on the west side of the
project site also contains sensitive and protected slope areas. Trees with curved trunks
were observed that could indicate surficial creep, however, the slopes are well vegetated
with trees that do not appear to be effected by large scale movements (Page 5 of the
Geotechnical Report). No work is proposed within the western portion of the property.
All work will occur outside of any sensitive areas.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. [help]
Excavation: approximately 261 cubic yards
Fill: approximately 983 cubic yards
Net: approximately 722 cubic yards fill
Purpose:
The purpose of the excavation is to excavate the townhomes’ conventional spread
footings, installation of the underground utilities and preparation for the roadway and
slab subgrades. Shallow cuts and fill to establish the proposed grades are also
expected. See page 4 of the Riley Group, INC report
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
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In the absence of Best Management Practices, erosion could occur on site due to soil
types and slopes.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
Up to 75% of the project site would be covered by impervious surface per zoning. Exact
impervious coverage numbers will depend on the final building design.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help]
Implementation of Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) and other Best
Management Practices (BMPs), as required by code, will be reviewed through the
building permit review process.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. [help]
Air emissions are expected to be consistent with the machinery typically used in townhome
construction, and are regulated by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
None known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
No mitigation is planned at this time. Each building permit will be reviewed for
compliance with current regulations.
3. Water
a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. [help]
Johns Creek runs through the western portion of the project site. Johns Creek is classified
as a non-fish seasonal stream (Type Ns) that ultimately flows to Lake Washington. A
non-regulated unnatural drainageway is located in the center portion of the property just
west of the work area.
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. [help]
No, while located on the parent property, the Johns Creek is located over 200-feet from
the proposed work area. The unnatural drainageway is located within 200’feet of the
proposed work area, but no work is proposed within ** feet of it.
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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. [help]
Does not apply. No water bodies are within project work area.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
Does not apply. No water bodies are within project work area.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
[help]
No, pursuant to FEMA Flood Map 53033C0977F (see attached).
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. [help]
The Proposal does not involve any discharge of waste materials to surface waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so,
give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
No. Domestic water is available for the existing lot.
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. [help]
The project does not propose to discharge waste material into the ground. Sanitary sewer
is available for the existing lot and stormwater will be collected and conveyed into the
proposed stormwater system.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. [help]
The subject property is not currently connected to storm water infrastructure and
stormwater currently sheetflows towards the unnatural drainageway and then Johns
Creek in the western portion of the property. The proposal includes stormwater
conveyance and treatment before discharging to Johns Creek. Stormwater discharge will
meet current City regulations. Johns Creek ultimately flows into Lake Washington.
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help]
It is unlikely that waste materials could enter ground or surface waters. The finished
townhomes will be connected to the proposed storm drainage system and existing
sanitary sewer. During construction, TESC measures will be in place, along with other
Best Management Practices, and the contractor will be required by the City of Renton to
have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in case of a problem with
construction machinery.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
The project does not alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site.
Drainage for surrounding lots was reviewed and accounted for during their independent
development. Parcel No. 311990075 abutting the subject parcel to the north and Parcel
No. 00126000000 abutting to the south both have stormwater infrastructure in place and
currently treat and discharge stormwater to Johns Creek.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
Implementation of Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) and other Best
Management Practices (BMPs), as required by code, address runoff and drainage. The
contractor is required to have a SWPPP to manage any spills during construction. The
finished homes will connect to the existing drainage system and sanitary sewer system.
4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
_X___deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_X___evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X___shrubs
_X___grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
____other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
Vegetation removal will be the minimum necessary to construct 12 townhomes, the
associated structures and improvements, as determined by the applicable development
requirements found in the Renton Municipal Code.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None known.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
Slope disturbances will be revegetated per code. The landscaping plan includes the
planting of native plants throughout the project site.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Himalayan blackberry is present and other common invasives are suspected.
5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site. Examples include: [help]
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
No local migration routes are known to cross the project site. Generally, Western
Washington is part of the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
None proposed.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc. [help]
Energy use will be consistent with typical townhomes and the machines used during
construction.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. [help]
No. The proposed project will not likely overshadow adjacent properties to the point of
limiting potential use of solar energy on those properties.
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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: [help]
No conservation features are proposed.
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. [help]
No environmental health hazards are anticipated as a result of this proposal.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
There are no known present or past contaminations.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity.
There are no known existing hazardous chemicals or conditions which might affect the
project development or design.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating
life of the project.
None anticipated.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
EMS needs will be consistent with those typical of a residential neighborhood.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None needed.
b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
Existing noise is that which is typical to a residential neighborhood.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. [help]
Typical construction related noise will occur during project construction.
Long-term noise created by the project would be consistent with townhome residences in
a residential neighborhood.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
During project construction, construction hours will be limited, as required in the Renton
Municipal Code.
8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help]
The project site consists of an existing single family residential dwelling. The proposal
includes the development of 12 townhomes. The adjacent properties to the north and
south consist of existing townhome residences. The proposal will not affect the land use
on adjacent properties and is consistent with their existing use.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated,
how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use? [help]
The project site consists of a single family dwelling constructed in 1937. A review of
King County’s iMap aerial imagery shows a vacant lot in the oldest aerial photograph
record available from 1936. There is no record of the subject property being used as
working farmlands or forest land.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
The proposal will not affect nor be affected by working farms as there are no known
working farms or forest lands in the proposal’s vicinity. The surrounding area is in
residential use.
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
The following structures currently exist on the project site:
One single family dwelling: 1309 SF
Attached shed: 835 SF
Detached barn: 461 SF
Detached shed: 180 SF
Concrete parking area: 868 SF
Gravel driveway: 2,515 SF
The has 3 bedrooms and is in good condition while the accessory structures are in very
poor condition.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
Yes, all existing structures on site will be demolished.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
Residential Multi-Family (RMF)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
Residential High Density (RHD)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
Does not apply. The property is not located on or within 200’ a shoreline of the state as
defined by the City of Renton.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
[help]
As identified by the City of Renton’s COR Maps, areas of regulated steep, regional high
erosion hazard and landslide hazards are identified onsite. Johns Creek, an Ns type
stream is also present onsite.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
12 townhomes are proposed. According to Renton’s average household size, 2.57,
approximately 31 people are expected to reside in the completed project (US Census
Bureau, American Community Survey, 2013-2017).
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
One (1) person currently inhabits the existing dwelling to be removed.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
The existing structure is currently being rented to one (1) person. The resident has been
informed of the pending proposal and understands the temporary nature of renting.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
The proposal is similar and compatible with existing surrounding land uses. This
project proposes to build 12 townhomes. Existing townhome developments currently
abut the subject property’s northern and southern boundary lines.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest
lands of long-term commercial significance, if any:
Does not apply. There are no agricultural or forest lands of long-term commercial
significance nearby.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing. [help]
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The project seeks to construct 12 mid to high income single-family townhomes on the
existing lot.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
One (1) mid-income single family dwelling will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
None needed.
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? [help]
Pursuant to the Renton Municipal Code, the buildings will not exceed 42-feet and 4-
stories. The additional 10’ and one (1) story of height is pursued through provision of
additional amenities.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
Townhomes on adjacent properties to the north and south will see the proposed
townhomes instead of a single-family residence, a dilapidated shed structure and a
dilapidated barn structure. Territorial views will not be obstructed as the existing trees are
taller than the proposed buildings and no significant views currently exist.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
No measures are proposed to reduce or control aesthetics impacts aside from the
dimensional requirements of the Renton Municipal Code, and the Urban Design
Regulations of the District ‘B’ overlay.
11. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? [help]
Anticipated light or glare will be consistent with that of single-family townhomes.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help]
It is unlikely that light or glare will be a safety hazard or interfere with views as the
existing lots are within a residential neighborhood.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
Existing off-site sources of light or glare would be consistent with residential
neighborhoods.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
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No measures are proposed to reduce or control light and glare aside from the
requirements of the Renton Municipal Code.
12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help]
Highland Park is located approximately 0.32 miles from the project site but there are
limited trails, bikeways, and sidewalks located in the immediate vicinity. The proposal
exceeds required common and private open space, proposing approximately 6,507 SF of
common open space as well as approximately 250 SF of private usable space per unit.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
No, the project site consists of an existing single-family dwelling on a lot zoned RMF
with no zoning or land use designation change proposed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
None needed. There are no recreational impacts. Impact fees may apply as required in the
Renton Municipal Code and will be paid accordingly.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years
old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or
near the site? If so, specifically describe. [help]
A Historic Property Resource Inventory was completed on 6/8/2005 and is on file with
the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation for the current single-family
residential dwelling built in 1937, with a SHPO determination of “No Determination”.
While this home is over 45 years old, the historical property report describes the dwelling
as being insignificant architecturally as it is of common style, and has had changes that
affect its integrity. The dwelling is not associated with the historic district nor is it known
to be linked to a master architect or an important person or event. The Historic Property
Report for the existing single-family residence located at 957 Aberdeen AVE NE from
the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archeological Records Data
(WISAARD) is attached.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources. [help]
None known on or immediately adjacent to the project site. The Department of
Archeology and Historial Preservation’s WISAARD mapping tool does not have the
project site mapped as including landmarks, features or other evidence of Indian or
historic use or occupation. If any indications are discovered during construction, work
will stop immediately and the appropriate authorities will be notified.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
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archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
[help]
No additional investigation regarding impacts to cultural and historical resources was
undertaken as there has been no change in the single-family residence status of the lot
since 1937.
According to the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archeological
Records Data (WISAARD), the online Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation GIS tool, a Historic Property Resource Inventory was completed on
6/8/2005 and is on file for the current single-family residential dwelling, as it is older
than 45 years, with an SHPO determination of “No Determination”.
King County Assessor – Tax Roll History, accessed through iMap, shows improvements
being taxed multiple times from the beginning of the online record keeping indicating
changes to the historic 1937 sytle of the home and thus diminishing its historic
architectural significance. Online records go back to 1982 (37 years ago).
The aerial photography available via King County iMap from 1936 shows no structures
and no visible disturbance to vegetation or soil.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
No additional measures regarding avoiding impacts to cultural and historical resources
are proposed as the existing dwelling is not associated with the historic district nor is it
linked with a master architect or important person or event and is not otherwise
historically significant according to the Historic Property Inventory completed in 2005
and attached here. As such, the proposal involves the demolition and removal of all the
existing structure and associated improvements. Furthermore, the WISAARD GIS tool
shows no other areas of significance on or adjacent to the project site.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help]
Access to the existing lot is provided via Aberdeen Avenue NE. Access will continue to
be provided via Aberdeen Avenue NE for the proposed unit lots.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help]
Metro bus 240 travels to the Bellevue and Renton Transit Centers, further connecting
riders to additional bus lines (see 240 Route Map attached here). The nearest bus stop is
at NE Sunset Blvd and Edmonds Ave NE, approximately 0.4 miles or a ten (10) minute
walk from the project site along Sunset Blvd NE.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
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Each townhome will have a 2-car garage and driveway exceeding the Renton Municipal
Code’s required 1.6 parking spaces per 3+ bedroom dwelling. A total of 24 parking
spaces are proposed in total.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). [help]
The City has determined that an alternate standard to match the established standard
street section for Aberdeen Ave NE is appropriate for the proposal. No ROW dedication
will be required, pending final survey and requested modification of the street frontage
improvements. The proposal includes a unit lot driveway to serve all 12 units with access
and fire access. A pedestrian path will be included along the southern side of the
proposed structures in order to accommodate pedestrian access to the common open
space proposed with the project on the western side of the proposed dwellings.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
No. The project site is located in an existing residential neighborhood.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would
be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates? [help]
The proposed project is a re-development that is projected to generate five (5) net new
AM and six (6) net new PM peak hour trips. On a daily basis, 78 net new trips are
expected. Estimates per Mark Jacobs, PE, PTO, Technical Email & Trip Generation
Table 1 (See attached).
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No such transportation moves through the neighborhood.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
Tranportation impact fees apply as required in the Renton Municipal Code and will be
paid accordingly.
15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. [help]
An additional need for public services results from this project as 11 net residences will
be added to a site that has consisted of only one single-family residence since 1937.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
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Impact fees apply as required in the Renton Municipal Code and will be paid
accordingly.
16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
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. [help]
Utility (water and sewer) connections currently exist via Aberdeen Ave NE and are
provided by the City of Renton. Proposed homes will connect to existing utilities.
C. Signature [HELP] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of signee Mariah Gill
Position and Agency/Organization _Land Use Planner, Encompass Engineering & Surveying__
Date Submitted: _October 31, 2019_
D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [help]
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
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Map Unit Legend
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RdC Ragnar-Indianola association,
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RdE Ragnar-Indianola association,
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Location
Address:957 Aberdeen Ave NE, Renton, WA
Tax No/Parcel No:3119900066
Geographic Areas:King County, Not Identified Quadrangle, T23R05E08
Information
Number of stories:1
Local Registers and Districts
Name Date Listed Notes
Project History
Thematics:
Architect/Engineer:
Category Name or Company
Historic Context:
Category
Historic Use:
Category Subcategory
Construction Type Year Circa
Built Date 1937
Construction Dates:
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Historic Property Report
957 Aberdeen Ave NE 48995Resource Name:Property ID:
Project Number, Organization,
Project Name
Resource Inventory SHPO Determination SHPO Determined By,
Determined Date
2006-05-00041, , I-405 Renton to
Bellevue Survey
6/8/2005 Not Determined
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Historic Property Report
957 Aberdeen Ave NE 48995Resource Name:Property ID:
camera facing west
camera facing northwest
Photos
camera facing southwest
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Historic Property Report
957 Aberdeen Ave NE 48995Resource Name:Property ID:
Inventory Details - 6/8/2005
Characteristics:
Category Item
Plan L-Shape
Roof Material Asphalt/Composition - Shingle
Cladding Wood
Form Type Single Dwelling - Cross Gable
Roof Type Gable - Cross
Form Type
Styles:
Period Style Details
No Style No Style
Detail Information
Common name:957 Aberdeen Ave NE
Date recorded:6/8/2005
Field Recorder:Rebecca R. Nielsen
Field Site number:1070-44
SHPO Determination
Surveyor Opinion
Significance narrative:This resource does not appear to be of architectural significance. It is of a common style
and has had changes that affect its integrity. It is not associated with a historic district
nor is it known to be linked to a master architect or an important person or event.
Physical description:This cross gable house has a shed roof carport filling in its L-shape. There is a brick
chimney on the north side, which is now in the carport area. There is vertical siding in
the gable and horizontal cladding on the sides. Vinyl windows are mostly in the slider
style. A sliding glass door opens to the carport and is reached by concrete stairs.
Property appears to meet criteria for the National Register of Historic Places:No
Property is located in a potential historic district (National and/or local):No
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Historic Property Report
957 Aberdeen Ave NE 48995Resource Name:Property ID:
Weekday 12 7.32 50%43.9 50%43.9 87.8 0%0 87.8
AM peak hour 12 0.46 23%1.3 77%4.3 5.5 0%0 5.5
PM peak hour 12 0.56 63%4.2 37%2.5 6.7 0%0 6.7
Weekday -1 9.44 50%-4.7 50%-4.7 -9.4 0%0.0 -9.4
AM peak hour -1 0.74 25%-0.2 75%-0.6 -0.7 0%0.0 -0.7
PM peak hour -1 0.99 63%-0.6 37%-0.4 -1.0 0%0.0 -1.0
Weekday ------39.2 --39.2 78.4 ----78.4
AM peak hour ------1.1 --3.7 4.8 ----4.8
PM peak hour ------3.6 --2.1 5.7 ----5.7
Where X = number of units or sf and T = Trips
Note: Pass-by rates per ITE, local Agency data and Traffic Engineering Experience, residential projects generate new trips
A vehicle trip is defined as a single or one direction vehicle movement with either the origin or destination (exiting or entering)
inside the study site. The above trip generation values account for all the site trips made by all vehicles for all purposes,
including commuter, visitor, recreation, and service and delivery vehicle trips.
Use Units
Multifamily 12
SFDU -1
Detal TIF
Fee per 2019 City of Renton TIF Rates
7,820.42$ (7,820.42)$
50,215.30$
Renton TIF Rate
4,836.31$
Calculated TIF
58,035.72$
TECHNICAL E-MAIL
Delta Site Traffic: Proposed - Existing
TABLE 2 - TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
957 ABERDEEN AVENUE TOWNHOMES - RENTON
TABLE 1 - TRIP GENERATION
957 ABERDEEN AVENUE TOWNHOMES - RENTON
TECHNICAL E-MAIL
Pass-by
Trips
Enter
TripsEnter %Net Total
Exit
Trips Total (T)
Existing: Single-Family Detached Housing - General Urban/Suburban (ITE LUC 210; 1 - units)
Proposed: Multifamily Residential Units - General Urban/Suburban (ITE LUC 220; 12-units)
TG RateTime Period Size (X)Exit %Pass-by %