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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSunset_Gardens_National_Environmental_Policy_Act_(NEPA)_Review, MGropper, RHA.pdfDocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-6773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Request for Release of Funds U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087 and Urban Development (exp. 08/31/2023) and Certification Office of Community Planning and Development This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible Entity) 1 Program Titles) R _ _` 2. HUD/State Identification Number 1 3. Recipient Identification Number Section 8 Project Based Vouchers JJWA0'IT o tional� 5. Name and address of 114.871 Mark Gr, information about this request, contact name& hone number 105 of Renton 6. For infor q contact (name ho „L _ City S. Grady Way opper, (425) 226-1850 x223 a Renton, WA 9e057 8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request 7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity) HUD Seattle Region X Office Renton Housing Authority 909.1 st Avenue, Suite 200. PO Box 2316 Seattle, WA 98104 Renton, WA 98056 The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following (Renton Sunset Gardens 11. Program Activity/Project Description 10. Location (Street address, city, county, 2900 NE 10th Street, Renton, Washington :The Renton Housing Authority is proposing to develop a mixed -use building at 2900 NE 10th Street in Renton, Washington. The proposed building will be four stories and will !contain 76 affordable housing units with approximately 13,645 square feet of ground floor space occupied by Renton Housing Authority services staff. The existing y 13,416-square-foot Renton Housing Authority building will be removed. I Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99) DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision -making and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and its implementing regulations 36 CFR 800, including consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the public. 4. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal did ❑ did not ® require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 5. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 6. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 7. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that: I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision -making and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity Title of Certifying Officer ,ERC Chair, Public Works Administrator DOCUSigned by: ErtinaPastucha X668131FD98B449D... Address of Certifying Officer Date signed _ _ p3/14/2022 2:40 PM PDT 1 Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b). Signature of Authorized Officer of R nt Title of Authorized Officer A h Executive Director, Renton Housing Authority Date signed 03/09/2022 D x Warning: FJ6D will p�ute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 380 Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99) DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1FFFOA4CF3 JOINT NOTICES OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 3/15/2022 City of Renton Planning Division 1055 S Grady Way, 6th Floor, Renton, WA 98057 Telephone Number (425) 430-7200 King County Dept. of Community and Human Services Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone Number (206) 263-9105 3/15/2022 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), HHCDD, and the City of Renton. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about 3/31/2022, the King County DCHS/ HHCDD will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME funds under Title I I of the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990 as amended and for the release of funds under Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937, as amended Project Based Vouchers which will be provided by HUD to the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) and the City of Renton will submit a request to HUD for the release of funds under Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for Project Based Vouchers which will be provided by HUD to the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) to undertake a project known as Sunset Gardens being proposed by RHA for the purpose of providing housing to low-income seniors, the total of HUD funding is approximately $1,340,940 The overall total cost of the project at 2900 NE 10th Street, Renton, WA 98056 is $50,000,00. The proposed project consists of professional services and constructions costs associated with demolition of an existing 40-year-old, 13,416 SF building (former administrative offices of RHA) and construction of 76 senior units in a single five story building along with construction of ground floor administrative offices for RHA. 50% of the residents will be previously homeless seniors. King County and the City of Renton have completed environmental reviews of the described project to which King County intends to award: HOME funds in the amount of $590,940. Additional funds include: 38 Project Based VASH Vouchers from the King County Housing Authority in the amount of approximately $380,000 annual value and $10,000 per unit and 37 Section 8 Vouchers from the Renton Housing Authority in the amount of approximately $370,000 annual value and $10,000 per unit. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 The Environmental Review Record (ERR) documents the environmental review determinations for the proposed project. The City of Renton and King County have determined Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public electronically. The King County ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human- services/housing/services/community-development/cd-environmental-review.aspx The Renton ERR can be accessed online at the following Website: https://rentonwa.gov/cros/one.aspx?portalld=7922741 &pageld=9689817 PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to King County Community Development Project/Program Manager Dave Mecklenburg via email at dave.mecklenburg(a�kingcounty.gov, and Matthew Herrera, City of Renton via email at: MHerrera(o)Rentonwa.gov. All comments received by March 30, 2022 will be considered by HHCDD and the City of Renton prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION HHCDD certifies to HUD that Jaclyn Moynahan in her capacity as Interim Division Director - Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division, and the City of Renton certifies to HUD that the City of Renton Environmental Review Committee consent(s) to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the King County HHCDD, KCHA and RHA to use Program funds and Project Based Vouchers. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the King County's & The City of Renton's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of HHCDD or City of Renton; (b) the HHCDD or City of Renton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the'required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Region X Community Planning and Development (CPD) office at SEACPDRROF(a)hud.gov regarding HOME funds and the HUD Seattle Office of Public Housing at Seattlepublichousing(a)-hud.gov for comments related for Project Based Voucher funds. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Environmental Review Committee — City of Renton Jaclyn Moynahan — Interim Director— King County Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 PPZMENTOF oG IIIIII� Q�14. 9e,N DENE�� U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov Environmental Assessment Determinations and Compliance Findings for HUD -assisted Projects 24 CFR Part 58 Proiect Information Project Name: Renton Sunset Gardens Responsible Entity: City of Renton Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): Renton Housing Authority State/Local Identifier: Washington Preparer: Alyssa Johnson, Chloe Gore, Amy Maule and Steven Quarterman; Landau Associates, Inc. Certifying Officer Name and Title: Martin Pastucha, chair of the Environmental Review Committee Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): Renton Housing Authority Consultant (if applicable): Landau Associates, Inc. Direct Comments to: Matt Herrera, AICP Current Planning Manager Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 MHerreraARentonwa.gov (425) 430-6593 March 10, 2022 Page 1 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81)B92C85-6390-4496-13773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Environmental Assessment: Renton Sunset Gardens Project Location: 2900 NE IOth Street, Renton, Washington Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]: DRAFT The Renton Housing Authority is proposing to develop a mixed -use building at 2900 NE 10t1i Street in Renton, Washington (project). The proposed building will be four stories and will contain 76 affordable housing units with approximately 13,645 square feet of ground floor space occupied by Renton Housing Authority services staff. The existing 13,416-square-foot Renton Housing Authority building will be removed. Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal [40 CFR 1508.9(b)]: The project purpose is to provide affordable housing and improve Renton Housing Authority administration office space within the Sunset Area of the City. The project will provide 76 affordable housing units, and the community service facility space will be used to provide services to residents of Sunset Gardens, as well as other community residents. These services, including rental administration assistance, low-income housing management and development, and resident services, are expected to improve the quality of life for community residents. Sunset Gardens is a component of the Sunset Area, which was subject to planned action that includes redevelopment to meet changing community needs and market demand. The Sunset Area was developed as publicly funded housing to support workers in defense -related industries during World War II and grew to include multi -family housing, schools, shopping areas, and civic buildings. For several decades, the Sunset Area was a stable neighborhood, but over time homeownership declined, housing maintenance was deferred, and social support systems decreased. Revitalization plans were initiated by the City of Renton starting in 2006, and are ongoing. Existing Conditions and Trends [24 CFR 58.40(a)]: The project site is existing Renton Housing Authority administration offices within the Sunset Area Planned Action area. As detailed in the 2011 Sunset Area Community Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement, redevelopment in the 269-acre Planned Action Study Area would occur over a 20-year period. Public service infrastructure investments in the Planned Action Study Area include: planned or anticipated upgrades to NE Sunset Boulevard and other local streets, stormwater drainage systems, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and neighborhood community facilities. Funding Information Grant No. HUD Program Funding Amount 14.871 HUD-VASH $380,000 / year 14.871 HUD -Section 8 $370,000 / year March 10, 2022 Page 2 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 M-21-DC-53-0200 I HOME 2021 $590,940 Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $590,940 (HOME) + $750,000 annual funding Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non -HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]: $50,000,000 Compliance with 24 CFR 50.4, 58.5, 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. Are Formal Compliance Factors: Compliance Statutes, Executive Orders, Steps or and Regulations listed at 24 Mitigation CFR §58.5 and §58.6 Required? Compliance Determinations STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR 50.4 and 58.6 Airport Hazards Yes No The site is not within 2,500 feet of a civil 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D ❑ ® airport or 15,000 feet of a military airport. Refer to Appendix A. Coastal Barrier Resources Yes No Washington is not a state within units of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, ❑ ® Coastal Barrier Resources System. Refer to as amended by the Coastal Appendix B. Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 [16 USC 3501 ] Flood Insurance Yes No The site is not within a mapped floodplain, Flood Disaster Protection Act ❑ ® nor are there abutting waterbodies. Refer to of 1973 and National Flood Appendix C. Insurance Reform Act of 1994 [42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a] STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR 50.4 & 58.5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1FFFOA4CF3 Clean Air Yes No The project is located within the Seattle - Clean Air Act, as amended, ® Tacoma maintenance area for carbon particularly Sections 176(c) & monoxide (CO) and ozone (0), both of (d); 40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93 which ended in 2016. The project is not located within any other currently active non -attainment or maintenance status districts. Refer to Appendix D. Coastal Zone Management Yes No The project does not require state review at Coastal Zone Management ❑ ® this stage. Concurrence from Ecology for Act, sections 307(c) & (d) Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is no longer required under a Part 58 or Part 50 Environmental Review in Washington State. However, at the time of project development, the activity may trigger review if it falls under other parts of the Coastal Zone Management Act regulations for federal agency activities (Title 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart C), or consistency for activities requiring a federal license or permit (Title 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart D) and will be subject to all enforceable policies of the CZM Program. It is during the local permitting process that a project might be subject to CZM and further review by Ecology. Refer to Appendix E. Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2) Yes No A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ® (ESA) completed in September 2019 did not identify onsite or nearby toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances that could affect the health and safety of project occupants or conflict with the intended use of the property. As required prior to any beginning any building renovation or demolition activity, a Hazardous Building Materials Survey (HBMS) of the office building slated for demolition was completed in September 2021. The survey found asbestos -containing flooring mastic and mercury -containing fluorescent lamps. No evidence of lead was found in paint coatings, and no evidence of polychlorinated biphenyls was observed in light fixture ballasts. Recommended measures and applicable laws will be followed during demolition to identify, DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 remove, and dispose of known and previously unknown hazardous building materials. While asbestos- and mercury - containing materials are commonly encountered building components, they are considered non -scope items during the Phase I ESA review process and would not represent "contamination," per se, of the project site. Refer to Appendix F. Endangered Species Yes No The project satisfies the US Fish & Wildlife Endangered Species Act of ❑ ® Service Table A no effect determination 1973, particularly Section 7; criteria. NMFS has provided verification that 50 CFR Part 402 the project complies with HUD Programmatic Biological Opinion. Refer to Appendix G. Explosive and Flammable Yes No The project location is beyond the required Hazards ❑ ® separation distance from all tanks covered by 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C 24 CFR 51C. Refer to Appendix H. Farmlands Protection Yes No The site is in Renton's city limits in a Farmland Protection Policy ❑ ® designated urban growth area under Act of 1981, particularly Washington's Growth Management Act. The Sections 1504(b) and 1541; 7 site is developed. There are no agricultural CFR Part 658 uses on site. Refer to Appendix 1. Floodplain Management Yes No The project is located in an area of minimal Executive Order 11988, ❑ ® flood hazard (i.e., outside of floodplain). See particularly Section 2(a); 24 Appendix I CFR Part 55 Historic Preservation Yes No Consultation has been completed with the National Historic Preservation ❑ ® Department of Archaeology and Historic Act of 1966, particularly Preservation (DAHP) and affected Tribes. Sections 106 and 110; 36 CFR DAHP has concurred with determination of Part 800 no historic properties affected. No responses were received from the Tribes. Refer to Appendix K. Noise Abatement and Yes No The outdoor day/night noise level at the Control ❑ ® project site was calculated to be 65 decibels, Noise Control Act of 1972, as which is below the "acceptable" noise limit. amended by the Quiet No noise abatement is required. Refer to Communities Act of 1978; 24 Appendix L. CFR Part 51 Subpart B DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1FFFOA4CF3 Sole Source Aquifers Yes No The project is located within the Cedar Safe Drinking Water Act of ❑ ® Valley Aquifer Sole Source Aquifer, but 1974, as amended, particularly consists of new construction of a multi -use Section 1424(e); 40 CFR Part building that meets all applicable local/state 149 groundwater regulations and is served by public water and sewer. Stormwater plans include infiltration biofilter planting and onsite Filterra® system. Covenants will be in place that prohibit the use of leachable metals in building materials, and require inspection, maintenance, and best management practices of drainage facilities. No injection wells will be used. Refer to Appendix M. Wetlands Protection Yes No The site is developed and no wetlands are Executive Order 11990, ❑ ® documented on site on National Wetlands particularly Sections 2 and 5 Inventory mapping. Refer to Appendix N. Wild and Scenic Rivers Yes No The nearest wild and scenic river is 20 miles Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of ❑ ® from the project location. Refer to 1968, particularly Sections Appendix O. 7(b) and (c) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Environmental Justice Yes No The site is designated for low-income Executive Order 12898 ❑ ® households and Renton Housing Authority administration offices. The residential units will provide quality living environments. No adverse environmental impacts have been identified. Refer to Appendix P. Environmental Assessment Factors [24 CFR 58.40; Reff, 40 CFR 1508.8 &1548.27]. Recorded below are the qualitative and quantitative significance of the effects of the proposal on the character, features and resources of the project area. Each factor has been evaluated and documented, as appropriate and in proportion to its relevance to the proposed action. Verifiable source documentation has been provided and described in support of each determination, as appropriate. Credible, traceable, and supportive source documentation for each authority has been provided. Where applicable, the necessary reviews or consultations have been completed and applicable permits of approvals have been obtained or noted. Citations, dates/names/titles of contacts, and page references are clear. Additional documentation is attached, as appropriate. All conditions, attenuation, or mitigation measures have been clearly identified. Impact Codes: Use an impact code from the following list to make the determination of impact for each factor. (1) Minor beneficial impact DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1FFFOA4CF3 (2) No impact anticipated (3) Minor Adverse Impact — May require mitigation (4) Significant or -potentially significant impact requiring avoidance or modification, which may require an Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Impact Assessment Factor Code Impact Evaluation LAND DEVELOPMENT Conformance with 1 This high -density residential development is compatible Plans / Compatible with the purpose of the Center Village Zone in which it is Land Use and located, which is "to provide an opportunity for Zoning / Scale and concentrated mixed -use residential and commercial Urban Design redevelopment designed to urban rather than suburban development standards that supports transit -oriented development and pedestrian activity" and allow "complementary, high -density residential development." Refer to Appendix Q. Soil Suitability/ 2 A geotechnical report was developed for the project site Slope / Erosion / by Otto Rosenau & Associates, Inc. (ORA) in October Drainage / Storm 2021. ORA's infiltration testing confirmed that the Water Runoff proposed infiltration facilities are feasible to treat surface water for the proposed building. ORA also presented recommendations to ensure soil suitability is maintained during construction and associated with the completed project. Recommendations in the geotechnical report will be followed in project construction plans. Refer to Appendix R. Hazards and 2 No hazards or nuisances will result from this project. Nuisances including Construction will be conducted in compliance with all Site Safety and relevant requirements for safety and noise regulations. Noise Energy 2 The proposed project will be provided electricity. The Consumption completed facility will be weatherized/insulated and will include energy -efficient lighting and appliances where practicable. VEnvironmental Impact Assessment Factor Code Impact Evaluation SOCIOECONOMIC Employment and 1 This project will provide affordable housing and maintain Income Patterns office space for use by the Renton Housing Authority. The DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1FFFOA4CF3 proposed project will support residents who are in a lower income category. The project will provide some employment opportunities during construction and after completion. Demographic 1 The project is located in a developed urban area near Character Changes, businesses. The project would not displace any current Displacement residents and conforms to applicable zoning. This project will provide affordable housing, which will assist residents who face higher likelihood of displacement from rising costs to remain in the city; and will maintain office use by the Renton Housing Authority. Environmental Impact Assessment Factor Code Impact Evaluation COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES Educational and 2 Because the proposed project will increase residential Cultural Facilities housing capacity, a demand for educational and cultural services and facilities may be associated with residents. However, services provided by educational facilities will not e adversely affected due to the size of the project and its conformance with zoning requirements, and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by the existing capacity. Commercial 1 Yhe site is located close to commercial facilities, and new Facilities residents may have a small, but positive, impact on local commercial businesses. Health Care and 2 Because the proposed project may increase residential Social Services population slightly, a demand for health care and social services and facilities may increase. However, it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by existing capacity. Solid Waste 2 The site has onsite garbage pickup and is in conformance Disposal / Recycling with applicable zoning. Solid waste services will not be adversely affected. Waste created by construction and by the completed project will be hauled off site and disposed of at permitted facilities. Because the proposed project may slightly increase residential population, a demand for recycling services and facilities may be associated with rogram participants. However, recycling services will not e adversely affected due to the size of the project and its conformance with zoning requirements, and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by the existing capacity. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Waste Water / 2 ccess to municipal waste water/sanitary sewer service will Sanitary Sewers be provided to the proposed project. Waste water/sanitary ewer services will not be adversely affected because the project is in conformance with existing zoning, and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand will be et by the existing system capacity. Water Supply 2 Access to City water supply will be provided to the proposed project. Water supply will not be adversely affected as the project is in conformance with existing zoning, and it is expected that water needs at the site will be et by the existing water supply capacity. Public Safety — 2 A demand for public safety services, including police, fire, Police, Fire and and emergency medical services, may increase slightly with Emergency Medical his project increasing housing supply. However, public safety services will not be adversely affected due to the size f the project and its conformance with zoning requirements, and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by the existing capacity. Parks, Open Space 2 The proposed project may slightly increase demand on local and Recreation parks and open space, and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by the existing capacity. The project provides a plaza for passive recreation/open space. Transportation and 2 The project area is served by several King County Metro Accessibility bus routes within walking distance. The closest stop is Route 111 at NE 10t' Street & Index Avenue NE, approximately 80 feet from the project site. Residents/employees using the completed project may use public transit and it is expected that the incremental increase in demand can be met by the existing capacity. No adverse impact to transit or other transportation networks is nticipated. The project is on land that was already developed, so the project will not affect public access to neighboring facilities, businesses, or service facilities. Therefore, the project will have no adverse effects to ccessibility. Environmental Assessment Factor Impact Code Impact Evaluation NATURAL FEATURES DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Unique Natural 2 The proposed project is located in an urban setting and Features, there are no unique natural features or agricultural lands in Water Resources the project vicinity. The proposed project will not discharge or draw from any groundwater. No surface waters occur in the project area, and stormwater runoff ill be managed as necessary to avoid adverse impact to urface waters. Covenants will be in place that prohibit use f leachable metals in building materials, and require inspection, maintenance, and best management practices f drainage facilities. Therefore, no adverse effects on atural features or water resources are anticipated. Vegetation, Wildlife 2 The proposed project is located within a developed urban corridor. Seven significant trees are set to be removed on he site, but new landscaped areas are planned around the perimeter of the building and in the open plaza, including new tree plantings in all planned landscape areas. Other Factors 2 None identified. Additional Studies Performed: EMG. 2019. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Proposed Sunset Gardens, 2900 NE 1 Oth Street, Renton, Washington 98056. EMG Corporation. September 6. KPFF. 2021. Renton Sunset Gardens Technical Information Report, Civil Construction Permit. KPFF Consulting Engineers. October. PBS. 2021. Hazardous Materials Survey Report, Sunset Gardens Commercial Office Building. PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. September 9. Transportation Solutions, Inc. 2020. Trip Generation and Project Scoping, Sunset Gardens. December 17. Transportation Solutions, Inc. 2021. Sunset Gardens Traffic Impact Analysis. April. ORA. 2021. Geotechnical Engineering Report, Proposed Affordable Housing Development, Sunset Gardens, 2900 NE l Oth Street, Renton, Washington. Otto Rosenau & Associates, Inc. October 18. Field Inspection (Date and completed by): EMG Corporation, August 28, 2019 Otto Rosenau & Associates, Inc., August 27, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 List of Sources, Agencies and Persons Consulted [40 CFR 1508.9(b)]: AirportIQ 5010. 2022. https://www.aiMortig50lO.com/501OWeb/. Accessed January 28, 2022. Barnard Dunkelberg & Company. King County International Airport FAR Part 150, Boeing Field/King County International Noise Contour Map. httys://kingcounty.gov/—/media/services/airport/documents/Vart- I 50/bfi-part-1 50-complete- 04.ashx?la7--en. 2002. Barnes Sr., Chris. Transportations Operations Manager for City of Renton. "RE: Sunset Blvd and 10"' Street Traffic Data." Email correspondence to Amy Maule at Landau Associates. January 10, 2022. City of Auburn/Century West. 2015. Auburn Airport Master Plan. https://centurywest.com/wp- content/uploads/2018/08/Part-2a-Auburn-AMP-final-report di ital-sm12df/. May. City of Renton. 2021. Environmental Review Committee Memo. City of Renton. 2022. City of Renton COR Maps: Land Use and Zoning. https://maps.rentonwa.gov/Html5viewer/Index.html?viewer=cormapss. Accessed January 20, 2022. City of Renton. 2021. Declaration of Covenant Prohibiting Use of Leachable Metals, Renton Housing Authority. December 12. City of Renton. 2021. Declaration of Covenant For Inspection and Maintenance of Drainage Facilities and On -Site BMPs, Renton Housing Authority. October 19. City of Renton. Renton Municipal Airport Noise Contour Map. https://rentonwa.gov/city hall/public works/renton municipal airport/master plan/. 2018. City of Renton. 2010. Sunset Area Community Planned Action, Environmental Impact Statement, Volume 1. December. Ecology website. 2021. "What's in My Neighborhood" app. https://Wps.ecology.wa.gov/neighborhood/. 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Accessed December 24, 2021. Ecology. https•//ecology wa og v/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/State-implementation- plans/Maintenance-SIPS. Washington State Department of Ecology. Accessed January 4, 2022. List of Permits Obtained: Planned Action Approval, City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Public Outreach [24 CFR 50.23 & 58.43]: The following meeting was held: DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Event Public Hearing Date August 17, 2021 Location Zoom Participants Public Meeting Cumulative Impact Analysis [24 CFR 58.32]: The proposed project will not cause any adverse environmental impacts and will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the environment. Alternatives [24 CFR 58.40(e); 40 CFR 1508.9]: An initial site plan was conceptualized to determine the feasibility of the project for the funding application. Subsequent site plans were developed as a result of an iterative design process between the project's experts, project partners, and community to accurately assess and determine the needs of the community. The project sought design input from the public and the City of Renton. The site plan has been refined based on the community feedback, and modifications may occur until the final site plan is complete and approved for permitting. No Action Alternative [24 CFR 58.40(e)]: If no action is taken at the site, the parcel would continue to be used as offices for City of Renton Housing Authority or eventually redeveloped with commercial businesses or other uses compatible with current zoning. There would continue to be a demand for affordable housing in this area in the absence of the proposed project. Summary of Findings and Conclusions: The proposed project will not cause any adverse environmental impacts and will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the environment. The project will provide affordable housing that is needed in the community. MitiLation 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Soil Suitability/ Slope/ Erosion/ Drainage/ Storm Water Runoff Implementing geotechnical engineering recommendations. Contamination and Toxic Substances Recommended measures and applicable laws will be followed during demolition in identifying, removing, and disposing of known and previously unknown hazardous building materials. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DB92C85-6390-4496-B773-BA1 FFFOA4CF3 Determination: ® Finding of No Significant Impact [24 CFR 58.40(g)(1); 40 CFR 1508.27] The project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. ❑ Finding of Significant Impact [24 CFR 58.40(g)(2); 40 CFR 1508.27] The project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Preparer Signature: Ih DocuSigned by: Matt Herrera 3E6107AB1 FC0424... Name/Title/Organization: Date: 3/14/2022 1 2:40 PM PDT City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) DocuSigned by: Date:3/14/2022 1 2:40 PM PDT Martin Pastucha Signature. BBS131FDM"9D... Chair DocuSigned by: E'Anjela Barton Signature. C4DOD9BD92A64AO... DocuSigned by: E(Chip Vincent Signature:4O D B 37 7706 AO477... uSigned by: C�elly Beyrner SignatureC1 E23C7044F7... 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).