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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: Sunset Gardens
2. Name of applicant: Renton Housing Authority
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
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Applicant:
Mark Gropper
Renton Housing Authority
2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
(425) 226-1850
Contact:
David Albers
SMR Architects
117 South Main St. Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
(425) 530-0897
4. Date checklist prepared: 4/7/2021
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction Start – Mid-January 2022
Construction Finish – Mid-May 2023
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No plan for additions, expansions or activity beyond this proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Geotechnical Report
Topographic Survey
Arborist Report
Traffic and Parking Analysis
Existing Building HazMat Report
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.
No applications for governmental or other proposals directly affecting the property covered by
the proposal are pending at this time.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
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Land Use Permit – City of Renton
Demolition Permit – City of Renton
Building Permit – City of Renton
Civil Construction 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.)
The proposed project includes the redevelopment of the current site of Renton Housing
Authority’s offices on a 55,757 square foot parcel. The existing building will be removed and
replaced with a 4-story building housing Renton Housing Authority’s office on the ground floor
and 76 units on the 3 floors above. The proposal includes 56 parking spaces, landscaped
common areas, and right of way work along Jefferson Avenue NE and NE 10th Street.
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.
2900 NE 10TH ST, RENTON, WA 98056
Legal description: See Exhibit “A” of the Title Report
B. Environmental Elements [HELP]
1. Earth [help]
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: sloping downward from the
east and northeast side of the property with some steep slopes along the east property line
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The existing site has an approximately 8-foot-tall rockery wall on along the east property line.
The parking lot slopes from the northeast to southwest, reaching 10.5% at it’s steepest point.
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.
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Approximately 4 to 6 inches of loose to medium fill materials generally consisting of light
brown sand with gravel over loose to very dense recessional outwash deposits generally
consisting of light brown medium to fine sand with silt and varying amounts of gravel.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Per the City of Renton Maps, a portion of the site to the southeast is listed as a Moderate
Landslide Hazard. No physical signs of unstable soils have been observed.
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.
Earthwork activities will accommodate building construction, utilities, and onsite grading.
Fill will be sourced locally by the contractor. There is approximately 4,240 cubic yards (CY)
export and 1,020 CY import.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion is not anticipated to occur as erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will
be implemented to the maximum extent feasible. The site will comply with NPDES and
Construction Stormwater General Permit requirements. At project completion, the site will be
permanently stabilized.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 70% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces
include building roofs, pedestrian sidewalks, and vehicular pavement.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
The geotechnical report recommends the following minimum erosion control measures:
- Provide silt fencing around the construction area to delineate the construction limts. No
construction or soil disturbance should take place outside of the construction limits.
- Stockpiled soil at the site should be kept to a minimum. Any stockpiled soils should be
covered with carefully secured plastic sheeting.
- Catch basin socks should be installed in nearby catch basins located downhill of the
work area that could be impacted by construction activities.
- All sediment soil should be removed from adjacent pavements at the end of each day of
construction activities.
- Period inspection of the adequacy and condition of the installed erosion control
measures by a geotechnical engineer or an experienced representative assigned by the
geotechnical engineer.
2. Air [help]
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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.
During construction, diesel and other fuel burning equipment may be used by the contractor.
After the building is occupied, exhaust from the use of vehicles for transportation to and from the
site as well as residential dryer and interior unit air or kitchen vent exhaust will be expelled to the
roof or through exterior walls.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
None known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
The project is designed to reduce heating, cooling and lighting demands through increased
insulation levels and increased daylighting. High efficiency equipment and lighting will be
installed throughout the building. Ample bike parking and proximity to public transit are provided
to help further reduce emissions.
3. Water [help]
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.
None known.
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.
Not applicable; there are no known water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site.
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.
Not applicable; there are no known water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No, the project does not require surface water withdrawals or diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
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No
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, the project does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters.
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.
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.
Not applicable
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.
Stormwater runoff from the surface parking lot, interior drive aisle, and tributary areas will flow to
the southwest to be collected in a series of trench drains and catch basins. It will be conveyed to
a flow splitter where part of the flow will be pumped to infiltrating bioretention planters and the
other part will discharge directly to the public storm main in Northeast Jefferson Avenue.
Stormwater runoff from the building rooftop will discharge directly to the public storm mains in
Northeast Jefferson Avenue and 10th Avenue Northeast. Stormwater runoff from the public
right-of-way will sheet flow towards the existing street gutter lines, collect in existing catch
basins, and discharge to the existing public storm mains in Northeast Jefferson Avenue and
10th Avenue Northeast.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No, waste materials are not anticipated to enter ground or surface waters. There are no
nearby surface waters and ground water is expected to be relatively deep as it was not
encountered in geotechnical explorations.
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3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
The proposal does not alter or affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site because it
mimics the existing drainage patterns. The project continues to use piped conveyance systems
to discharge to existing public storm mains in Northeast Jefferson Street and 10th Avenue
Northeast, identical to the existing condition.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
No impacts to surface or ground water are anticipated. Runoff water will be control through
bioretention treatment and peak flow reduction.
4. Plants [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
_X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_X_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X_shrubs
____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?
All vegetation on site will be removed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Proposed landscaping includes new street trees and planting strips, on-site trees, shrubs,
groundcover, and bioretention. There will be a mix of native and adaptive drought-tolerant
plants.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
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None known.
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.
Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________
None known.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
None known.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None needed or proposed.
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.
Electricity will be the main energy source throughout the building and will be used for heating,
ventilation, and lighting.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No
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:
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Energy Star lighting and appliances will be used throughout. Enhanced envelope design and
efficient windows to reduce energy loss. Efficient HVAC systems including heat recovery units
are proposed.
7. Environmental Health [help]
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.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
A hazardous materials survey of the existing building will be completed prior to
demolition. Potential environmental health hazards may include the abatement of
asbestos containing materials if found. The potential would be limited as all hazardous
materials would be removed under the required federal, state, and City regulations.
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 known.
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 known except for minor chemicals common with contruction projects.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
A HazMat survey will be completed prior to demolition to asses the extents of potential
lead and asbestos contamination. If contaminants are found, abatement will occur prior
to demolition on these structures as well. Potential abatement of the existing
residential containing asbestos would be completed prior to demolition by a certified
specialist in compliance with WAC 296-62 & 296-65.
Demolition of the existing structure will comply with WAC 296-155-775 and include
additional measures to control dust and disturbance to adjacent properties.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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The site is surrounded by Jefferson Avenue NE to the east and west as well as NE 10th
Street to the south and traffic noise is expected at regular intervals for the life of the
project.
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.
Construction noise will occur for the duration of construction. Construction noise will only occur
during hours dictated by the City of Renton
On a long-term basis, the residential building is expected to generate a standard level
of noise found in residential buildings.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Limit construction that might create noise impacts to the neighbors to appropriate times
of day.
8. Land and Shoreline Use [help]
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.
The current use of the site is a one-story office building used for Renton Housing Authority’s
office and associated parking.
The property to the east is a one store retail building housing a laundromat and tienda. To the
northeast is a single story grocery store. The property to the northwest is a series of three-
story townhomes. The property to the southwest is a four-story apartment building. The
property to the south is a three-story apartment building.
The current proposal is not expected to affect the use of adjacent properties.
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?
None known.
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.
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One, one-story office building located on the south side of the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
All existing structures and asphalt drive paths on site will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
CV-Center Village, Urban Design District D
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
CMU-Commercial Mixed Use
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
Yes, portions of the site are designated as a moderate landslide hazard, >15% &<=25%
slope, and >25% &<=40% (Sensitive) slope.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The project anticipates 47 employees and 76 residential tenants.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
No individuals will be displaced by the development.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable, no individuals will be displaced by the development.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The project has gone through a Pre-Application Land Use meeting and will proceed
through a Land Use Application process taking into account elements recommended in
those processes.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
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Not applicable, there is no known impact to agrictultural and forest lands.
9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing.
76 units of low income housing proposed
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None, the existing structure is an office building
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
This proposal is adding 76 studio and one-bedroom units to the site aimed at seniors,
veterans, and chronically homeless individuals.
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 proposed height is 56 feet. The principle exterior materials are proposed to be brick and
fiber cement siding.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Indoor light may be seen through windows when dark. Exterior building light will be directed
down and confined to the site boundaries.
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?
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NE 10th Street and Jefferson Ave NE street lighting and vehicular lights.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Window coverings will be used to screen unit lighting, exterior lighting will be directed
downward and not project onto adjacent properties.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Sunset Neighborhood Park is located 0.2 miles to the west from the project site. The park
includes a grass open space, performance seating area, picnic areas, and a water feature.
Highlands Park and Neighborhood center is located 0.6 miles to the southwest from the
project site. The park includes barbeques, sport courts, play fields, play equipment, and
picnic tables.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
No public recreational uses. A raised, outdoor yard will be provided for resident use.
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.
None known.
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.
None known.
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.
GIS data
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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.
Not applicable
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.
NE 10th Street will provide pedestrian access to the site from the southeast and southwest.
Jefferson Avenue NE will provide vehicle and pedestrian access to the site from the east and
west.
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?
Route 111 bus stop is located on NE 10th St , directly adjacent to the site.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
55 parking spaces are proposed.
The project will eliminate approximately 25 parking spaces.
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).
The proposal will require improvements to NE 10th Avenue to the south and Jefferson
Avenue to the East to the half street including a new curb, street parking, sidewalk, and
planting strip. Improvements will also be required at Jefferson Avenue NE to the west
including 26 feet of asphalt pavement, new curb and sidewalk.
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?
Sunset Gardens is forecasted to generate 181 new weekday daily trims, 31 new AM peak
hour trips, and 19 new PM peak hour trips. These estimates were based on average trip
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rates from the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 10th edition. The findings are presented in the
attached Traffic Study dated for March, 2021.
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:
bike parking?
Secured, long-term parking for 38 bicycles and exterior short-term parking for 4 bicycles will
be provided.
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.
A public transit system is currently in place on NE 10th Street and this project will not
materially impact the existing system.
A fractional increased need for public services would be anticipated due to the increased
number of residents.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
The project will include a secure and well illuminated site with security cameras to ensure
residential user sfaey. Ground level transparency will increase eyes on the street and on
private property at the ground level.
Fire sprinklers will be installed to reduce the need for fire department services. As part of the
repevelopement the project will be upgrading the water main from Sunset to the east side of
the property on NE 10th Street and around the site along Jefferson Ave, NE. The updated
water main will serve the project site as well as the properties boardering NE 10th Street and
Jefferson Ave NE.
Proximity to city transport and ample bicycle parking will reduce the impact of vehicular traffic
on neighborhood streets.
16. Utilities [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other ___________
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All utilities listed above except the septic system are currently available on site.
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.
Electrical service will be brought to the site through lines routed underground by Puget Sound
Energy. All overhead utilities boardering Jefferson Ave NE to the west of the site will be
undergrounded by the redevelopement.
Domestic water service will be provided through connection to a new public water main at the
south end of the site along NE 10th Street. Water mains surrounding the site and extending to
NE Sunset Boulevard are to be replaced.
One fire hydrant will be installed on site per the civil site plan. Fire sprinklers will be provided
throughout the building.
Stormwater runoff will be collected by gutters, trench drains, and area drains and routed to
bioretention planters at the west side of the side. Runoff will then be discharged to an existing
storm drain main on Jefferson Ave. NE.
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 __________________________________________________
Position and Agency/Organization ____________________________________
Date Submitted: _____________
Douglas J. Ito
Principal/Member, SMR Architects
4/16/2021