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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Envir_Checklist_191206_v1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 13 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Flatiron-Lane JV Field Office Trailer Rental / Laydown Area 2. Name of applicant: Flatiron-Lane, a Joint Venture (FLJV) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 13 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1400 Talbot Road South, Renton, WA 98055 4. Date checklist prepared: 11/26/2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton, Planning Division 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Optimal Trailer placement and occupancy timing would be as early 2020 as possible. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 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. None 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Tier 2 Temp Use (City of Renton), Civil Construction Permit (City of Renton-*if necessary), and Building Permit (City of Renton). 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.) Flatiron-Lane JV proposes the implementation of Temporary Office Trailers (7,000 SF each 9- Plex for at full capacity, a total of 30,000 SF) to be utilized on King County Parcel 3224059049 addressed 4350 Lake Washington Boulevard N. Trailers will be located in the central region of the parcel just north of the southernmost existing warehouse. The Temp office trailers will house the JV staff as well as WSDOT’s inspectors. The site will also be used as laydown yard for equipment and materials. The trailers will also be tied-in to the existing utility lines. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 13 King County Parcel 3224059049 addressed 4350 Lake Washington Boulevard N. Map already provided. NW1/4 Sec. 32, T24N, R5E, W.M. B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: The current site surface is Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) throughout. (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 10% entrance ramp to the site. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The land that Flatiron-Lane will be using does not posses any surface soils as the land is all HMA paved minus a small on the southernmost section of the parcel that does have a bit of gravel. (Flatiron-Lane plans to avoid this area) Sandy loam, see USDA Soil map attached as Exhibit No. 2 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No history of unstable soils has been seen. 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. No earthwork to be performed here. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No erosion is forseen by any activities to be performed on-site. We are not disturbing any soils. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Same as current (Approx. 95% HMA) h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No earth disturbing impacts to occur. 2. Air [help] 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. The only emmisions forseen would be those of equipment used to build/break down the trailer complex’s. Also, in maintaining our equipment on site, there may be some minor emissions from heavy vehicles. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 13 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] Small adjacent stream just south of the parcel: May Creek 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. May Creek is a year round creek. 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. No. As shown on the parcel layout plan provided, the proposed Temporary Office Trailers are well outside of the buffer zone. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. A FEMA zone does exist and Flatiron-Lane plans to avoid this area with a minimum 15’ Buffer. 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. No b. Ground Water: [help] 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. No SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 13 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. No waste will be discharged into ground. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): Existing Catch Basins on site to relieve all current and future runoff. No plan to change any grades. No added runoff from construction. 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. Existing Catch Basins to collect stormwater runoff. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. NO 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: None. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __Y__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __Y__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other __Y__shrubs __Y__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 __Y__other types of vegetation (Rubus Armeniacus - Himalayan Blackberry) b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? No vegetation removal is proposed. Avoiding any vegetation removals. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. May Creek Biological Evaluation Report, February, 2011 mentions the possibility of Steelhead (Oncorhynchn Mykiss) and Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchn Tshcwytscha) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 13 d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: NA e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Himalayan Blackberry Bushes (Rubus armeniacus) 5. Animals [help] 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. No animals identified. Examples include: 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. May Creek Biological Evaluation Report, February, 2011 mentions the possibility of Steelhead (Oncorhynchn Mykiss) and Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchn Tshcwytscha) c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes, lies in the migration route of the Pacific Flyaway and other Waterfowl. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Removal of invasive Blackberry Bushes. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] 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. Electrical power will be relayed from tie-ins located in the center of the parcel. (shown on site plan). Power will be used for heating, lighting, HVAC, etc to keep the trailers inhabitable. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No affect. 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: No conservation strategy in effect. Energy impacts very minimal, if any. 7. Environmental Health [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 13 a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None 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. Any hazardous liquids on site will be subject to secondary containment. Solid hazardous materials will be subject to being –palletized (Removed from contact with the ground) and wrapped in containment plastics. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Chemical safety training / emergency eyewash/cleaning stations (training administered to all occupants on-site) 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There will be minimal noise from the demolition of one of the existing buildings on-site. Demolition equipment and vehicles will be used to remove the debris. 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. Short term construction noise from mobilization on site (set-up) / demobilization (break-down) of trailers only. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None necessary. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? W ill the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 13 Current use of the site utilizes two of the four existing buildings as storage space. Tennants are to vacate the site within 90 days. The property is surrounded by public roadways on the north and west while I-405 lies on the parcels east side. The southern side is adjacent to an existing public park-loop trail. (May Creek Trail) b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No c. Describe any structures on the site. 4 Existing Structures (3 metal, 1 wood framed) 1 office building, storage warehouses. Total Square feet of existing buildings is 60,577 sf d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Yes, in order to fit our 30,000 SF of complex’s on the parcel that we will have to remove the buildings located at the center of the parcel. (total sf of demo: 10,427 sf) See layout plan, attached to SEPA checklist. (Exhibit 3) e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The parcel is zoned as Commercial-Office-Residential (COR). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial-Office-Residential g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? A portion of this parcel, approximately 40,180 square feet, along the southern boundary line are designated as Shoreline High Intensity as well as May Creek Reach B (MC-B). The southern portion of the southern boundary line borders the Shoreline Urban Conservancy Environment Overlay District. In addition, a portion of the parcel (approximately 18,617 square feet) along the southern boundary line is located within the 100-year special flood zone. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. This site also is within a high seismic hazard zone. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? At max capacity, with 30,000 sf of occupied office trailer space, our total body count on-site would be near 200 persons. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 13 j. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Coordination with the Land Owner (Vulcan) and Future Developer (Sound Transit) m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The temp buildings will be at max height around 15’ high. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views to be altered. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Minimal if no aesthetic impacts. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? No lighting / glare impacts b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 13 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The May Creek Trail is located on the parcel to the immediate south. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No displacements to existing recreational uses foreseen. 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 [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. No 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. The City of Renton has a sign at the May Creek Trail indicating the existence of a “Pioneer Homestead” on or near May Creek. Other than that sign, no other evidence of Native American or historic use of the site can be found. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Review of historic aerial maps provided by King County and property / parcel records provided by King County. 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 disturbance or changes to resources foreseen. 14. Transportation [help] 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. Site is adjacent to interstate 405 and has access off of Exit 7 to Lake Washington Blvd. N. 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? No public transit in the affected geographic area. Closest transit stop to the parcel is: 1.1 miles I- 405 / NE 30th Bus stop. The closest transit facility is the Renton Transit Center. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The project will add nearly 150 parking stalls sized at 9’ x 20’ for staff vehicles and trucks. Stalls will be temporarily striped. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 13 e. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No improvements to existing roads necessary. The existing driveway to the parcel is in excellent condition. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No 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? We do expect trucks on site for deliveries intermittently but not daily. 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. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None 15. Public Services [help] a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ f. 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. FLJV will tie office trailers into the existing 8” Sewer line, and the existing 12” water main on site. Electrical drop ins are also available and all are shown on the site plan. (Exhibit 1) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 13 wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. Soil Map—King County Area, Washington Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 11/25/2019 Page 1 of 3526427052643105264350526439052644305264470526451052645505264590526427052643105264350526439052644305264470526451052645505264590560120560160560200560240560280560320560360 560120 560160 560200 560240 560280 560320 560360 47° 31' 55'' N 122° 12' 4'' W47° 31' 55'' N122° 11' 52'' W47° 31' 44'' N 122° 12' 4'' W47° 31' 44'' N 122° 11' 52'' WN Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 10N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 20 40 80 120 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,670 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: King County Area, Washington Survey Area Data: Version 15, Sep 16, 2019 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 1, 2019—Jul 25, 2019 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Soil Map—King County Area, Washington Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 11/25/2019 Page 2 of 3 Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI No Norma sandy loam 8.6 100.0% Totals for Area of Interest 8.6 100.0% Soil Map—King County Area, Washington Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 11/25/2019 Page 3 of 3