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Home My WebLink AboutSR_ERC_Memo_and_Exhibits_FY2020CFG_200504DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SR_ERC_Memo_FY2020CFG_200504 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMO APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA20-000100, ECF APPLICANTS: Mark Gropper, Renton Housing Authority, 2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: Renton Housing Authority FY2020 Capital Fund Program Grant DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) has requested the City to process a Categorically Excluded Not Subject (CENST) to Section 58.5 document under the National Environmental Policy Act. This requested environmental review is required for RHA to obtain Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Fund Program grant funding for the affordable housing predevelopment costs associated with the future Sunset Gardens proposal located at 2900 NE 10th St, which is also the location of RHA's current administrative office, and 2601 Sunset Lane NE, referred to as Site 5 in the Renton Sunset Terrace Redevelopment Master Site Plan. The estimated Housing and Urban Development grant funds total $291,938. Compliance factors analyzed as part of the environmental review include Airport Runway Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones, Coastal Barrier Resources, and Flood Insurance. No formal compliance steps or mitigation is required per the compliance determinations made by the applicant incorporated with the CENST document. The CENST document only requires the signature of the Environmental Review Committee Chair. No other documents need signature at this time. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056 2601 Sunset Lane NE, Renton, WA 98056 LEAD AGENCY/RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: City of Renton /Environmental Review Committee Chair DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 SR_ERC_Memo_FY2020CFG_200504 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMO TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Renton Housing Authority FY2020 Capital Fund Program Grant Project Number: LUA20-000100, ECF Date of Meeting May 4, 2020 Staff Contact Matt Herrera Senior Planner Project Contact Mark Gropper, Renton Housing Authority, 2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056 Project Location 2900 NE 10th St and 2601 Sunset Lane NE The following exhibits are included with the ERC Memo: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Memo Exhibit 2: Categorically Excluded Not Subject (CENST) to Section 58.5 with supporting documentation prepared by Lisa Grueter, BERK Consulting dated April 13, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.govespanol.hud.gov Page 1 of 3 Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Exempt or Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) and 58.35(b) Project Information Project Name: FY 2020 Capital Fund Program – RHA Office and Sunset Terrace Predevelopment Costs Responsible Entity: City of Renton Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): Housing Authority of the City of Renton State/Local Identifier: WA01P01150120 Preparer: Lisa Grueter, Principal, BERK Consulting Certifying Officer Name and Title: Mayor Armondo Pavone and designee chair of the Environmental Review Committee Responsible Entity Contact: Matt Herrera, AICP Senior Planner Community & Economic Development Department City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov 425.430.6593 Consultant (if applicable): BERK Consulting, Inc. Project Location: Parcel# Address 7227900075 2900 NE 10TH ST 7227801396 2601 SUNSET LN NE Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]: RHA Office and Sunset Terrace Predevelopment Costs DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Project Name Project Locality and State HEROS Number Page 2 of 3 Level of Environmental Review Determination: Activity/Project is Exempt per 24 CFR 58.34(a): ________________________________ Activity/Project is Categorically Excluded Not Subject To §58.5 per 24 CFR 58.35(b): 2900 NE 10TH ST § 58.35 (b) (6): Affordable housing pre-development costs 2601 SUNSET LN NE § 58.35 (b) (6): Affordable housing pre-development costs and (7) Approval of supplemental assistance to a project previously approved under this part, given prior Sunset Area NEPA/SEPA EIS and Reevaluations through 2019 Funding Information Grant Number HUD Program Funding Amount WA01P01150120 Capital Fund Grant $291,938 Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $291,938 This project anticipates the use of funds or assistance from another Federal agency in addition to HUD in the form of (if applicable): N/A Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non-HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]: Compliance with 24 CFR §50.4 and §58.6 Laws and Authorities Record below the compliance or conformance determinations for each statute, executive order, or regulation. Provide credible, traceable, and supportive source documentation for each authority. Where applicable, complete the necessary reviews or consultations and obtain or note applicable permits of approvals. Clearly note citations, dates/names/titles of contacts, and page references. Attach additional documentation as appropriate. Compliance Factors: Statutes, Executive Orders, and Regulations listed at 24 CFR 50.4 and 58.6 Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required? Compliance determinations STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR §58.6 Airport Runway Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D Yes No The sites are not within 2,500 feet of a civil airport or 15,000 feet of a military airport. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Project Name Project Locality and State HEROS Number Page 3 of 3 Coastal Barrier Resources Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as amended by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 [16 USC 3501] Yes No Washington is not a state within units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS). Flood Insurance Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 [42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a] Yes No The sites are not within a mapped floodplain, nor are there abutting waterbodies. Mitigation Measures and Conditions [40 CFR 1505.2(c)] Summarize below all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid, or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the above-listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project contracts, development agreements, and other relevant documents. The staff responsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation plan. Law, Authority, or Factor Mitigation Measure None required. Preparer Signature: __________________________________________Date:__4/13/20______ Name/Title/Organization: ___ Lisa Grueter, AICP, Principal, BERK Consulting, Inc. ____ Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: __________________________________________________________Date:________ Name/Title: _____________________________________________________________ This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the Responsible Entity in an Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the activity/project (ref: 24 CFR Part 58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s). DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Chip Vincent Administrator, CED 5/5/2020 | 1:10 PM PDT Airport Hazards (CEST and EA) General policy Legislation Regulation It is HUD’s policy to apply standards to prevent incompatible development around civil airports and military airfields. 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D References https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/airport-hazards 1. To ensure compatible land use development, you must determine your site’s proximity to civil and military airports. Is your project within 15,000 feet of a military airport or 2,500 feet of a civilian airport? ☒No  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide a map showing that the site is not within the applicable distances to a military or civilian airport. ☐Yes  Continue to Question 2. 2. Is your project located within a Runway Potential Zone/Clear Zone (RPZ/CZ) or Accident Potential Zone (APZ)? ☐Yes, project is in an APZ  Continue to Question 3. ☐Yes, project is an RPZ/CZ  Project cannot proceed at this location. ☐No, project is not within an APZ or RPZ/CZ  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide a map showing that the site is not within either zone. 3. Is the project in conformance with DOD guidelines for APZ? ☐Yes, project is consistent with DOD guidelines without further action. Explain how you determined that the project is consistent:  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide any documentation supporting this determination. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 ☐No, the project cannot be brought into conformance with DOD guidelines and has not been approved.  Project cannot proceed at this location. ☐Project is not consistent with DOD guidelines, but it has been approved by Certifying Officer or HUD Approving Official. Explain approval process: If mitigation measures have been or will be taken, explain in detail the proposed measures that must be implemented to mitigate for the impact or effect, including the timeline for implementation.  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide any documentation supporting this determination. Worksheet Summary Compliance Determination Provide a clear description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on, such as: Map panel numbers and dates Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers Any additional requirements specific to your region The attached maps illustrate the sites are located more than 15,000 feet of a military airport (JBLM) or 2,500 feet of a civilian airport (Renton Municipal Airport). DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required? ☐ Yes ☒ No DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 NE 10th: Approximately 8,900 feet distance to Renton Municipal Airport NE 10th: Approximately 144,000 feet distance to JBLM DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Sunset Lane: Approximately 7,600 feet distance to Renton Municipal Airport Sunset Lane: Approximately 140,500 feet from JBLM DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Coastal Barrier Resources (CEST and EA) General requirements Legislation Regulation HUD financial assistance may not be used for most activities in units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS). See 16 USC 3504 for limitations on federal expenditures affecting the CBRS. Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) of 1982, as amended by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 USC 3501) References https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/coastal-barrier-resources Projects located in the following states must complete this form. Alabama Georgia Massachusetts New Jersey Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Connecticut Louisiana Michigan New York Rhode Island Virginia Delaware Maine Minnesota North Carolina South Carolina Wisconsin Florida Maryland Mississippi Ohio Texas 1.Is the project located in a CBRS Unit? ☒No  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide a map showing that the site is not within a CBRS Unit. ☐Yes  Continue to Question 2. 2.Indicate your selected course of action. ☐ After consultation with the FWS the project was given approval to continue  Based on the response, the review is in compliance with this section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide a map and documentation of a FWS approval. ☐ Project was not given approval Project cannot proceed at this location. Worksheet Summary Federal assistance for most activities may not be used at this location. You must either choose an alternate site or cancel the project. In very rare cases, federal monies can be spent within CBRS units for certain exempted activities (e.g., a nature trail), after consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) (see 16 USC 3505 for exceptions to limitations on expenditures). DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Compliance Determination Provide a clear description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on, such as: Map panel numbers and dates Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers Any additional requirements specific to your region Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required? ☐ Yes ☒ No Activity is in Washington State and is not in the listed states above. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902 Flood Insurance (CEST and EA) General requirements Legislation Regulation Certain types of federal financial assistance may not be used in floodplains unless the community participates in National Flood Insurance Program and flood insurance is both obtained and maintained. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 as amended (42 USC 4001-4128) 24 CFR 50.4(b)(1) and 24 CFR 58.6(a) and (b); 24 CFR 55.1(b). Reference https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/flood-insurance 1. Does this project involve financial assistance for construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of a mobile home, building, or insurable personal property? ☒No. This project does not require flood insurance or is excepted from flood insurance.  Continue to the Worksheet Summary. ☐Yes  Continue to Question 2. 2. Provide a FEMA/FIRM map showing the site. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designates floodplains. The FEMA Map Service Center provides this information in the form of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). For projects in areas not mapped by FEMA, use the best available information to determine floodplain information. Include documentation, including a discussion of why this is the best available information for the site. Provide FEMA/FIRM floodplain zone designation, panel number, and date within your documentation. Is the structure, part of the structure, or insurable property located in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area? ☐No  Continue to the Worksheet Summary. ☐Yes  Continue to Question 3. 3. Is the community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program or has less than one year passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards? ☐Yes, the community is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. For loans, loan insurance or loan guarantees, flood insurance coverage must be continued for the term of the loan. For grants and other non-loan forms of financial assistance, flood insurance coverage must be continued for the life of the building irrespective of the transfer of ownership. The amount of coverage must equal the total project cost or the maximum coverage limit of the National Flood Insurance Program, whichever is less Provide a copy of the flood insurance policy declaration or a paid receipt for the current annual flood insurance premium and a copy of the application for flood insurance. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902  Continue to the Worksheet Summary. ☐Yes, less than one year has passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards. If less than one year has passed since notification of Special Flood Hazards, no flood Insurance is required.  Continue to the Worksheet Summary. ☐No. The community is not participating, or its participation has been suspended. Federal assistance may not be used at this location. Cancel the project at this location. Worksheet Summary Compliance Determination Provide a clear description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on, such as: Map panel numbers and dates Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers Any additional requirements specific to your region Are formal compliance steps or mitigation required? ☐ Yes ☒ No The activity is to conduct pre-development costs, e.g. studies, strategies, etc. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1D31D234-3354-4A3C-A520-8D6534DA2902