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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA Checklist_The Pines_16-000413© 2016 D. R. STRONG Consulting Engineers Inc. The Pines
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DRS Project No. 16007
CITY OF RENTON
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
THE PINES
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.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
The Pines
2. Name of applicant:
Harbour Homes, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant:
Jamie Waltier
400 North 34th Street, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 315-8130
Contact Person:
Yoshio L. Piediscalzi, P.E.
D. R. STRONG Consulting Engineers Inc.
620 7th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
425 827-3063
4. Date checklist prepared:
July 19, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including
phasing, if applicable):
Construction will start upon the receipt of
all required building and construction
permits. This is estimated to occur in the
Fall, 2017.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions,
expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this Proposal? If yes, explain.
Construct 14 single-family residences.
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8. List any environmental information you know
about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this Proposal.
Arborist Report: Creative Landscape Solutions
Geotechnical Report: Earth Solutions NW
Wetland Evaluation: Re-Align Environmental
Level One Downstream Analysis: D. R. STRONG Consulting
Engineers Inc.
Traffic Memorandum: Gibson Traffic Consultants, Inc.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending
for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your
Proposal? If yes, explain.
None to our knowledge.
10. List any government approvals or permits that
will be needed for your Proposal, if known.
SEPA Determination City of Renton
Preliminary Subdivision Approval City of Renton
Grading Permit City of Renton
Final Subdivision Approval City of Renton
Building Permit City of Renton
Other Customary Construction Related Permits
City of Renton
Construction General Stormwater Permit
Department of Ecology
Forest Practice Permit Department of Natural
Resources
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.).
Subdivide approximately 2.48 acres into 14
single-family residential lots, one internal
local access street with hammerhead
turnaround, and one drainage tract. Access
to the subdivision will be from Monroe
Avenue NE.
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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.
The Project is located in the SW ¼ of
Section 09, Township 23 North, Range 5
East. The Site is located at 850 & 870
Monroe Avenue NE, Renton, Washington.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle
one). Flat, rolling, steep slopes,
mountainous other.
In general, the majority of the
property has slopes of less than 15%.
The Site slopes west towards Monroe
Avenue NE. A high point is located
at the eastern property line.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site
(approximate percent slope)?
There are two isolated areas where
the slope is approximately 15% over
a span of 15-20 ft. One is located
along the northern property line and
the other is located along the
southern property line.
c. What general types of soils are found on
the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel,
peat, muck)? If you know the classifi-
cation of agricultural soils, specify them
and note any prime farmland.
The soils on the Site are mapped in
the Soil Survey of King County,
Washington, prepared by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service and has
classified the Site as Arents,
Alderwood material, slopes 6-15%
(AmC). Additionally, see attached
Geotechnical Report dated April 27,
2016.
d. Are there surface indications or history
of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
Per the City of Renton’s Landslide
Hazard Areas Map, a portion of land
located towards the center of the Site
is considered to be a moderate
landslide hazard. Topography and
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the geotechnical report suggest the
potential for a landslide should be
characterized as very low.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and
approximate quantities and total
affected area of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The purpose of the site grading will
be to construct the utilities, local
access streets, finished grade pad
elevations and drainage tract.
Approximately 1,226 c.y. of cut and
2,207 c.y. of fill is computed for the
Project. The net volume is
approximately 981 c.y. of fill.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of
clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
There could be a short-term increase
in the potential for on-site erosion
where soils are exposed during site
preparation and construction;
however, the Project will comply with
all applicable erosion control
measures, short term and long term.
g. About what percent of the site will be
covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example,
asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 60% of the Site will be
covered by impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control
erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any.
A temporary erosion control plan will
be implemented at the appropriate
time. Erosion control measures may
include the following: hay bales,
siltation fences, temporary siltation
ponds, controlled surface grading,
stabilized construction entrance, and
other measures, which may be used
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in accordance with requirements of
the City of Renton.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would
result from the Proposal during con-
struction, operation and maintenance
when the project is completed? (i.e.,
dust, automobile odors, industrial wood
smoke.) If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known.
Short-term emissions will be typical
of those associated with construction
and site development activities.
These may include dust and
emissions from construction
equipment. Long-term impacts will
result from increased vehicle traffic.
b. Are there any off-site sources of
emissions or odor that may affect your
Proposal? If so, generally describe.
Off-site sources of emissions or
odors are those that are typical of
residential neighborhoods. These
will include automobile emissions
from traffic on adjacent roadways
and fireplace emissions from nearby
homes.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control
emissions or other impacts to air, if any.
The Washington Clean Air Act
requires the use of all known,
available, and reasonable means of
controlling air pollution, including
dust. Construction impacts will not
be significant and could be
controlled by measures such as
washing truck wheels before exiting
the site and maintaining gravel
construction entrances. In addition,
dirt-driving surfaces will be watered
during extended dry periods to
control dust.
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3. WATER
a. Surface.
i. 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.
ii. Will the project require any work
over, in, or adjacent to (within
200 feet) the described waters?
No, there will not be work
within or adjacent to any
surface water body.
iii. Estimate the amount of fill and
dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from sur-
face water or wetlands and
indicate the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material.
None.
iv. Will the Proposal require surface
water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description,
purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
No, there will be no surface
water withdrawals or
diversions.
v. Does the Proposal lie within a
100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan.
Not to our knowledge.
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vi. 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, a public sanitary sewer
system will be installed to
serve the residential units.
There will be no discharge of
waste materials to surface
waters.
b. Ground.
i. 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 groundwater will be
withdrawn. Public water mains
will be installed to serve the
development. No water will be
discharged to the groundwater.
ii. 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 chemi-
cals; 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 an-
imals or humans the system(s)
are expected to serve.
No waste material will be
discharged into the ground.
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The Site will be served by
public sanitary sewer system.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water).
i. Describe the source of runoff
(including storm water) and
method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quanti-
ties, if known). Where will this
water flow? Will this water flow
into other waters? If so,
describe.
See D.R. Strong Consulting
Engineers, Inc. Level One
Downstream Analysis Report.
ii. Could waste materials enter
ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
The proposed stormwater
system will be designed to
minimize or eliminate entry of
waste materials or pollutants
to ground water resources
and/or surface waters. Oils,
grease, and other pollutants
from the addition of paved
areas could potentially enter
the groundwater or
downstream surface water
runoff.
iii. Does the proposal alter or
otherwise affect drainage
patterns in the vicinity of the site?
If so, describe.
The proposal will not affect the
drainage patterns in the
vicinity of the site. The new
development will discharge
water into a detention wetvault
and discharge at the site’s
natural location.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control
surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any.
A City approved drainage system will
be designed and constructed to
mitigate any adverse impacts from
storm water runoff. Temporary and
permanent drainage facilities will be
used to control quality and quantity
of surface runoff during construction
and after development.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation
found on the site:
x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen,
vine maple, cottonwood
other: apple, cherry, beech, dogwood,
filbert, holly, Italian plum, ornamental
plum,
x evergreen tree: fir, cedar, spruce, pine,
other: black locust, madrona,
x shrubs
grass (orchard grass)
x pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup,
bulrush, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil,
other:
other types of vegetation (Deer fern,
blackberry, holly, scotch broom)
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will
be removed or altered?
Nearly all vegetation will be removed
or altered during construction. Trees
within the tree retention tract shall be
saved.
c. List threatened or endangered species
known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native
plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any.
If necessary, replacement trees will
be planted to mitigate for significant
trees removed. Landscaping will be
installed in accordance with the
provisions of the City of Renton’s
Zoning Code.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive
species known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals, which
have been observed on or near the site
or are known to be on or near the site.
birds: hawk, heron, eagle,
songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver,
small rodents, raccoon,
other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout,
herring, shellfish other:
b. List any threatened or endangered
species known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If
so, explain.
Western Washington is in the
migration path of a wide variety of
non-tropical songbirds, and
waterfowl, including many species of
geese.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or
enhance wildlife, if any.
None at this time.
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e. List any invasive animal species known
to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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 and/or natural gas will
serve as the primary energy source
for residential heating and cooking
within the development. Any wood
stoves incorporated into the new
residential units will comply with all
local and State regulations.
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.
The required measures of the
Washington State Energy Code and
the Uniform Building Code will be
incorporated in the construction of
the residential units. Energy
conservation fixtures and materials
are encouraged in all new
construction.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health
hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion,
spill, or hazardous waste that could
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occur as a result of this Proposal? If so,
describe.
There are no known on-site
environmental health hazards known
to exist today and none will be
generated as a direct result of this
proposal.
i. Describe any known or possible
contamination at the site from
present or past uses.
None to our knowledge.
ii. Describe any 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.
No hazardous chemicals or
conditions exist to our
knowledge.
iii. 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 operation of the life of
the project.
No toxic or hazardous
chemicals will be stored on the
site.
iv. Describe special emergency
services that might be required.
No special emergency services
will be required.
v. Proposed measures to reduce or
control environmental health
hazards, if any.
Special measures are not
anticipated.
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b. Noise
i. What types of noise exist in the
area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
The primary source of off-site
noise in the area originates
from vehicular traffic present
on adjacent streets.
ii. What types and levels of noise
would be created by or as-
sociated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis
(for example: traffic, construction,
operation, other)? Indicate what
hours noise would come from the
site.
Short-term impacts will result
from the use of construction
equipment during site develop-
ment and residential
construction. Construction will
occur during the day-light
hours, and in compliance with
all noise ordinances.
Construction noise is
generated by heavy equipment,
hand tools and the
transporting of construction
materials and equipment.
Long-term impacts will be
those associated with the
increased use of the property
by homeowners.
iii. Proposed measures to reduce or
control noise impacts, if any.
Construction will be performed
during normal daylight hours.
Construction equipment will be
equipped with noise mufflers.
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8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and
adjacent properties? Will the proposed
affect current land uses of nearby or
adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The current use of the site is two
single-family residences on 2.48
acres. The current use of adjacent
properties is listed as follows:
North: Single Family Residential
South: Single Family Residential
East: Single Family Residential
West: Single Family Residential
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 non-farm or
non-forest use?
Not to our knowledge.
i. 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;
Not to our knowledge.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The Site is currently developed with
two single family residences,
associated driveways, one detached
garage, two sheds, and a barn.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If
so, what?
Yes, all existing structures will be
demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification
of the site?
The current zoning classification is
Residential, R-8.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan
designation of the site?
Residential Medium Density (RMD).
g. If applicable, what is the current
shoreline master program designation of
the site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified
critical area by the city or the county? If
so, specify.
Not to our knowledge.
i. Approximately how many people would
reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 32 individuals will
reside in the completed residential
development (14 units x 2.3 persons
per household = 32.2 individuals).
j. Approximately how many people would
the completed project displace?
Approximately five people will be
displaced as a result of demolishing
two (2) existing structures.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce
displacement impacts, if any.
None at this time.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the
Proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any.
The proposed development is
compatible with the prescribed land
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use codes and designations for this
site. Per the City Zoning Code, the
development is consistent with the
density requirements and land use of
this property.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the
Proposal is compatible with nearby
agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any.
None are proposed.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be
provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
The completed project will provide 14
detached single-family residential
homes. Homes will be priced with a
market orientation to the middle to
high-income level homebuyer.
b. Approximately how many units, if any,
would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing.
Two middle-income residences will
be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control
housing impacts, if any.
None.
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any
proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior
building material(s) proposed?
The maximum building height will
conform to City of Renton’s
Standards.
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b. What view in the immediate vicinity
would be altered or obstructed?
Views in the vicinity are not likely to
be enhanced, extended or obstructed
by development of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control
aesthetic impacts, if any?
The location of the buildings adheres
to or exceeds the minimum setback
requirements of the zoning district.
The landscaping will be installed at
the completion of building and
paving construction. A Homeowners
Association will maintain the
landscaping and common elements.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the
Proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Light and glare will be produced from
building lighting. Light will also be
produced from vehicles using the
site. The light and glare will occur
primarily in the evening and before
dawn.
b. Could light or glare from the finished
project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views?
Light and glare from the project will
not cause hazards or interfere with
views.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or
glare may affect your Proposal?
The primary off-site source of light
and glare will be from vehicles
traveling along the area roadways.
Also, the adjacent residential uses
and streetlights may create light and
glare.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control
light and glare impacts, if any.
Street lighting will be installed in a
manner that directs the light
downward. The proposed perimeter
landscaping will create a partial
visual buffer between the proposed
units and the surrounding
neighborhood areas.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal
recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Kiwanis Park (At the east end of NE
9th St.)
Honey Dew Athletic Fields (Just east
of Kiwanis Park)
Highlands Elementary School
(Intersection of Harrington Ave NE
and NE 7th St.)
b. Would the proposed project displace
any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control
impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided
by the project or applicant, if any.
None.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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 located on or near
the site? If so, specifically describe.
According to the Washington
Information System for Architectural
and Archaeological Records Data
(WISAARD) the properties of 850 &
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870 Monroe Avenue NE are not
houses or historic property recorded
in the inventory at this time.
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.
The King County GIS data and
Washington Information System for
Architectural and Archaeological
Records Data (WISAARD) was used
to assess the potential impacts to
cultural and historic resources on
and near the project.
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 map be required.
No measures are anticipated. If an
archeological site is found during the
course of construction, the State
Historic Preservation Officer will be
notified.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways
serving the site or the geographic area,
and describe proposed access to the
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existing street system. Show on site
plans, if any.
Access to the proposed project will
be from Monroe Avenue NE.
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?
The nearest public transit stop is
approximately 0.1 miles northwest of
the Site at the intersection of NE 10th
St & Monroe Avenue NE. For Seattle
transit, 0.4 miles northwest of the
Site at the intersection of NE Sunset
Blvd and NE 10th St.
c. How many additional parking spaces
would the completed project or non-
project proposal have? How many
would the project or proposal eliminate?
The completed project will have
garage and driveway parking spaces.
Each home will have a minimum of
two-parking spaces per lot.
The project will eliminate all parking
spaces associated with the
structures being removed.
d. Will the Proposal require any new
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 improve the
frontage of Monroe Avenue NE, add
one internal road, and hammerhead
turnaround. All are public rights of
way.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the
immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would
be generated by the completed project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes
would occur and what percentage of the
volume would be trucks (such as
commercial or nonpassenger vehicles).
What data or transportation models
were used to make these estimates?
The project proposes 14 single-family
homes. Assuming 9.52 vehicular
trips per net unit per day, a total of
133.28 additional vehicle trips will be
generated. Peak hours will generally
be 7 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 6 PM.
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.
Not to our knowledge.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control
transportation impacts, if any.
None.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased
need for public services (for example:
fire protection, police protection, health
care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
Yes, the proposal will result in an
increase for those services typical of
a residential development of this size
and nature. The need for public
services such as fire and police
protection will be typical for a
residential development of the size.
School age children generated by
this development will attend schools
in Renton #403 School District.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control
direct impacts on public services, if any.
In addition to payment of annual
property taxes by homeowners, the
proponent will mitigate the direct
impacts of the proposal through the
City’s traffic and school mitigation
programs, if required.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the
site:
Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
septic system, other.
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.
Electricity: Puget Sound Energy
Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Water & Sewer: City of Renton
Telephone: Century Link
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge. I understand the lead agency is re-
lying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of signee: Yoshio L. Piediscalzi, P.E.
Position and Agency/Organization: Project Engineer, D.R. Strong Consulting Engineers,
Inc.
DATE SUBMITTED: ________________