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A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION — EMERGENCY
DECISION: ❑ APPROVED ® APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED
REPORT DATE: August 19, 2016
Project Name: 1-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project— Talbot Borings
Owner. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Applicant: Linda Cooley, NWR Design Build Office, 600 108th Avenue NE, Suite 405, Bellevue, WA
98004
Contact:
Same as Applicant; 425-456-8586, 206-769-7481
File Number:
LUA16-000625, V-A
Project Manager.
Rohini Nair, Civil Engineer III
Project Summary:
The applicant is requesting a variance from RMC 8-7-2 (Noise Regulations, Maximum
Environmental Noise Levels) in order to conduct construction work at night in areas with
residential uses. Geotechnical exploration is needed to aid WSDOT's contractor to
locate monitoring wells for the 1405 project. Two boring locations are proposed and all
lie within the unpaved shoulder of the states' highway. Both borings will require night
time work. The work is proposed to be completed in two nights between August 24,
2016 and October 1, 2016. The night time work shall be achieved between 9:00 PM and
5:00 AM. The equipment to be used will include a drill rig truck, impact attenuation
trucks, and a support truck. The drilling operation generates approximately 84 dBA
noise. The freeway has existing ambient noise levels in the range of 70 to 80 dBA, which
may aid in masking the construction noise.
Project Location:
Shoulder of 1-405 - vicinity of Talbot Road South
Project Location Map
Noise Variance Admin Report
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B. EXHIBITS:
The following exhibits were entered into the record:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report, dated August 18, 2016
Exhibit 2: Email(s) from the Applicant requesting the variance on August 17, 2016 and land use
application from the applicant dated August 17, 2016
Exhibit 3: Submittal Documents
11 C. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE. N
1. Chapter 7 Noise Level Regulations
a. Section 8-7-8: Variances and Appeals
11 D. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF): 11
1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on August
17, 2016 and determined the application complete on August 18, 2016. The Administrator of
Community and Economic Development Department will waive the public comment period of 14 days
for this specific variance request since there are no existing homes within 300 feet of the noise
generation source.
2. The project site is located in the shoulder of 1-405 in the vicinity of Talbot Road South.
3. The project site is located in the unpaved shoulder of the freeway, within the WSDOT right of way.
4. Access to the site would be provided via road access and will require a lane closure.
5. The applicant is proposing to do the borings in two nights between August 24, 2016 and October 1,
2016.
6. Noise variance requirements are as per RMC 8-7-8. Since there are no existing residences within 300
feet of the noise generation source, the applicant has not provided notification to residences.
Variance Analysis: The decision maker, in passing upon an application for a variance, shall consider all technical
evaluations, all relevant factors and standards specified in other sections of this Chapter, and in addition
thereto shall consider the following, none of which is mandatory for the granting of the variance:
Compliance I Variance Criteria and Analysis
a. That the applicant suffers practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship and the variance
is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to the applicant's property or
project, and that the strict application of this Chapter will deprive the subject property
,i owner or applicant of rights and privileges enjoyed by others.
Staff Comment: Conducting the work at night will limit disruption to the transport of people
goods and services. Permitted noise levels would be exceeded during construction, in the area
where the work is occurring.
b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health,
✓ welfare or safety, or unduly injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of
the location for which this variance is sought.
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Staff Comment: Noise impacts would occur during nighttime hours and would be perceptible at
times during construction. However, the noise would occur only on two nights, and there are no
existing residences within 300 feet of the noise generation source. The existing ambient noise on
the freeway will also aid in masking the construction noise. Therefore, staff believes that the
noise impacts would be of a limited duration and intensity, and would not be materially
detrimental to the public health, welfare, or safety. Property and/or improvements in the area
would not be unduly damaged as the work would be limited to the shoulder area of the freeway,
and the noise generated would not damage property or improvements.
c. That the approval is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose.
Staff Comment: Staff believes that the request is the minimum needed to accomplish the
necessary geotechnical borings in the Talbot area of the 1-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct
Connector project, as the night time work will be of a limited duration of only two
nights.
d. That the variance contains such conditions deemed to be necessary to limit the impact of
the variance on the residence or property owners impacted by the variance. The variance
approval may be subject to conditions including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Implementation of a noise monitoring program;
b. Maximum noise levels;
c. Limitation on types of equipment and use of particular equipment;
d. Limitation on back-up beepers for equipment;
e. Required use of noise shields or barriers;
f. Restrictions to specific times and days;
g. Specific requirements for documentation of compliance with the noise variance
11, conditions;
h. Specific requirements for notification to nearby residents;
i. Required cash security to pay for inspection services to verify compliance;
j. Required access to the project by the City to verify compliance with the noise
variance conditions;
k. Specific program to allow for temporary hotel vouchers to effected residents;
I. Requirements for written verification that all workers understand the noise
variance conditions for the project; and
m. Provision allowing the City to immediately revoke the variance approval if the
variance conditions are violated.
Staff Comment: Staff believes that the request for two nights work is the minimum needed to
accomplish the necessary geotechnical borings for the Talbot Hill area of the 1-4051SR167
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Interchange Direct Connector project. Since there are no residences located within 300 feet
of the noise generation location, the proposed night time work is not expected to have an
impact on the surrounding properties. The applicant has provided a project hotline telephone
number (425-456-8585) for reporting any problems. Staff recommends this as a condition of
approval. Furthermore, WSDOT shall provide a summary of any complaints within the City of
Renton to the City's project manager, Rohini Nair, rnair(@rentonwa.gov within 5 days of the
complaint.
e. The importance of the services provided by the facility creating the noise and the other
impacts caused to the public safety, health and welfare balanced against the harm to be
suffered by residents or property owners receiving the increased noise permitted under this
variance.
Staff Comment: Staff believes that the request is the minimum needed to accomplish the
necessary geotechnical borings for the Talbot Hill area of the 1-4051SR167 Interchange Direct
Connector project, as the night time work is for a limited duration of only two days. The ambient
noise of the freeway traffic will also aid to mask the noise from the proposed night time work.
There are no existing residences within 300 feet of the proposed noise generation work located in
WSDOT right of way.
f. The availability of practicable alternative locations or methods for the proposed use which
will generate the noise.
,i
Staff Comment: Staff believes that the request is the minimum needed to accomplish the
necessary geotechnical borings for the Talbot Hill area of the I-4051SR167 Interchange Direct
Connector Project. The borings should be accomplished in the specific area identified in the
shoulder area of 1-405 located within the WSDOT right of way.
g. The extent by which the prescribed noise limitations will be exceeded by the variance and
the extent and duration of the variance.
Staff Comment: Staff believes that the request for the two nights work is the minimum needed
to accomplish the necessary geotechnical borings for the Talbot Hill area of the 1-405/SR 167
Interchange Direct Connector project. The noise generated within WSDOT right of way is
expected to be up to 84 dBA. The maximum allowed night time Environment Designated Noise
Abatement (EDNA) in a commercial receiving property is 47 dBA. The freeway has an existing
ambient noise levels in the range of 70 to 80 dBA, which will aid in masking the construction
noise.
E. CONCLUSIONS
1. The subject sites are located on the north and south shoulder area of 1-405, adjacent to Talbot Road
South.
2. The requested variance meets the seven criteria to be considered in making a decision on a variance
request as specified in RMC 8-7-8 if all conditions of approval are met. The analysis of the proposal
according to variance criteria is found in the body of the Staff Report.
F. DECISION:
The 1-405/ SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector — Talbot Borings Project Noise Variance, File No. LUA16-
000625, as depicted in Exhibit 1, is approved and is subject to the following conditions:
1. WSDOT has provided a project hotline telephone number (425-456-8585) for reporting any problems.
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2. WSDOT shall provide a summary of any complaints within the Renton city limits to the City's project
manager, Rohini Nair, rnair@rentonwa.eov within 5 days of the complaint.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
Kllql��01 (,
C.E. "Chip," Vincent, CED Administrator Date
TRANSMITTED this 19rh day of August, 2016 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Owner.
Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT)
600108`h Avenue NE, Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98004
Applicant:
Linda Cooley, NWR Design Build Office,
600108`h Avenue NE, Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98004
TRANSMITTED this 19`h day of August, 2015 to the following:
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
Craig Burnell, Building official
Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
Anjela St. John, Fire Marshal
11 K. NOISE VARIANCE APPEALS
Contact:
Linda Cooley, NWR Design Build Office,
600108th Avenue NE, Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98004
The administrative land use decision will becomes final with the date and signature of Community and
Economic Development Administrators signature.
APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the City Council
on or before 5:00 PM on September 2, 2016. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day
appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680), together with the required fee to the City Council, City
of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. RMC 4-8-110.8 governs appeals to the City Council and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-
6510.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CITY OF
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Rento ,,
Planning Division
LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER(S)
NAME: WSDOT
ADDRESS:600 108th Avenue NE Suite 405
CITY: Bellevue ZIP: 98004
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (206) 769-7481
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME: Linda Cooley
COMPANY (if applicable): WSDOT
ADDRESS:600 108th Avenue NE Suite 405
CITY: Bellevue ZIP: 98004
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (206) 769-7481
:� CONTACT PERSON
NAME: DAN SHARPE
COMPANY (if applicable): ATKINSON CONST.
ADDRESS: 707 S GRADY WAY #500
CITY: RENTON ZIP: 98057
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS:
(206) 200-5137
dan.sharpe@atkn.com
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME:
11-405 / SR 167 DC - TALBOT BORINGS
PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE:
SR 515 NORTHBOUND RIGHT LANE, OUTSIDE OF
SIDEWALK BETWEEN 1-405 ONRAMP AND OFFRAMPS
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S):
EXISTING LAND USE(S):
WSDOT ROW
PROPOSED LAND USE(S):
WSDOT ROW
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION:
state roadway right of way
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
(if applicable)
state roadway right of way -
EXISTING ZONING:
state roadway right of way
PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable):
state roadway right of way
SITE AREA (in square feet):
approximately 75
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE
DEDICATED:
N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS:
N/A
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET
ACRE (if applicable)
N/A
NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable)
NIA
NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable):
N/A
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PROJECT INFORMA'
NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable):
NIA
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A
NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if
applicable): N/A
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW
PROJECT (if applicable): N/A
fION continued
PROJECT VALUE:
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable):
❑ AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE
❑ AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO
❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA
sq. ft.
❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD
sq. ft.
❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION
sq. ft.
❑ SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES
sq. ft.
❑ WETLANDS
sq. ft.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
I description on separate sheet with the following information incl
SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION , TOWNSHIP 23N , RANGE 5E , IN THE CITY
OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) Linda Cooley , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington that I am (please check one) = the current owner of the property involved in this application or I ✓ I the authorized
representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein
contain and the information here ' h are i all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpos mentioned in the instrument.
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Rohini Nair
From: Cooley, Linda <CooleyL@wsdot.wa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 4:30 PM
To: Rohini Nair
Subject: FW: Noise Variance Request
Attachments: Talbot Boring Noise Influence.pdf
Project Name: I-405 Direct Connector Talbot Road Geotechnical Borings
Rohini,
Please issue a nighttime noise variance to allow the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct
nighttime construction work on August 24``' and August 25"' 2016. The work will allow WSDOT crews to perform soil
investigation along the SR 167 and I-405 corridor.
In order to perform soil investigation along the SR 167 and I-405 corridor, WSDOT anticipates drilling in two locations
that may impact noise levels at nearby residences. That boring location is shown on the attached map. WSDOT anticipates
performing this work the night of Wednesday August 24`h and Thursday August 25th. Work is anticipated to be complete
by 5 a.m. on Friday, August 26th. Please authorize two nights of work to be completed between August 24 h and October
Is'2016.
Work will occur inside the I-405 right of way. Construction equipment used during this time will include, but is not
limited to, generators, light plants, drilling rigs and trucks. Nearby residents can expect similar noise levels to the existing
I-405 and SR 167 background traffic noise with some higher than normal peak noise levels while the drilling equipment is
in use.
All work will be within WSDOT roadway right of way on unpaved highway shoulder.
Why work at night?
Crews will work at night to finish the boring quickly and minimize daytime impacts to this key commute and freight
route. Nighttime work is necessary to avoid daytime lane closures that could cause substantial traffic congestion. It will be
necessary to temporarily close the right curb lane of northbound SR 515 from the I-405 northbound onramp to the
southbound I-405 exit and the far left lane of the southbound I-405 exit at SR 515.
Contact Us
If you encounter problems during this work, please call the project hotline at 425-456-8585.
More Information
You may visit our website at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I405/SRI67ICDirectConnector/ or contact Craig Smiley, I-405
Communications, at 425-456-8624 or smileyc2@consultant.wsdot.wa.gov.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Linda Cooley
Linda Cooley
P7'ajcct FA.lviI'o11rnC11tal ;1araoer
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WSDOT NWR Design Build Office
600 108`h Avnue NE Suite 405
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-456-8586
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CITY OF
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Renton (D
WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way -Renton, WA 98057
Phone:425-430-7200 1 www.rentonwa.gov
LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
WAIVED
BY:
MODIFIED
By:
COMMENTS:
Arborist Report 4
RN
Biological Assessment 4
RN
Calculations 1
RN
Colored Maps for Display 4
RN
Construction Mitigation Description 2AND4
RN
Deed of Right -of -Way Dedication 1
RN
Density Worksheet 4
RN
Drainage Control Plan z
RN
Drainage Report Z
RN
Elevations, Architectural 3 AND 4
RN
Environmental Checklist 4
RN
Existing Covenants (Recorded Copy)1AND4
RN
Existing Easements (Recorded Copy) 1AND4
RN
Flood Hazard Data 4
RN
Floor Plans 3AND 4
RN
Geotechnical Report2AND3
RN
Grading Elevations & Plan, Conceptual 2
RN
Grading Elevations & Plan, Detailed z
RN
Habitat Data Report 4
RN
Improvement Deferral z
RN
Irrigation Plano
RN
PROJECT NAME:
DATE:
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LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
WAIVED
BY:
MODIFIED
BY:
COMMENTS:
King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site 4
RN
Landscape Plan, Conceptual
RN
Landscape Plan, Detailed
RN
Legal Description 4
RN
Letter of Understanding of Geological Risk 4
RN
Map of Existing Site Conditions 4
RN
Master Application Form 4
Monument Cards (one per monument) 1
RN
Neighborhood Detail Map 4
Overall Plat Plan 4
RN
Parking, Lot Coverage & Landscaping Analysis 4
RN
Plan Reductions (PMTs) 4
RN
Post Office Approval 2
Plat Name Reservation 4
RN
Plat Plan 4
RN
Preapplication Meeting Summary 4
RN
Public Works Approval Letter
RN
Rehabilitation Plan 4
RN
Screening Detail 4
RN
Shoreline Tracking Worksheet 4
RN
Site Plan 2AND4
RN
Stream or Lake Study, Standard
RN
Stream or Lake Study, Supplemental
RN
Stream or Lake Mitigation Plan 4
RN
Street Profiles 2
RN
Title Report or Plat Certificate 1nND4
RN
Topography Map
RN
Traffic Study 2
RN
Tree Cutting/Land Clearing Plan 4
RN
Urban Design Regulations Analysis
RN
Utilities Plan, Generalized 2
RN
Wetlands Mitigation Plan, Final 4
RN
Wetlands Mitigation Plan, Preliminary 4
RN
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LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
WAIVED
BY:
MODIFIED
BY:
COMMENTS:
Wetlands Report/Delineation 4
RN
Wireless:
RN
Applicant Agreement Statement 2AND3
RN
Inventory of Existing Sites 2AND3
RN
Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3
RN
Map of Existing Site Conditions 2AND3
RN
Map of View Area 2AND3
RN
Photosimulations 2AND3
RN
This Requirement may be waived by:
1. Property Services
2 Development Engineering Plan Review
3 Building
4 Planning
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