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Box 47703 710 NW Juniper Street Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Suite 208 Issaquah, Washington 98027 saj Larry Fisher Kathy Flinn Department of Fish and Wildlife King County DDES �otW Ue) Region.4 Office 900 Oaksdale Avenue Southwest 9S 16018 Mill Creek Boulevard Renton,WA 98055-1219 Mill Creek,WA 98012 Rod Malcolm Carol Cloen Muckleshoot Fisheries Department Washington State DNR 39015 172nd Avenue Southeast 950 Farman St N Auburn,Washington 98002 P.O.Box 68 Enumclaw, WA 98022-0068 Eric Warner Merri Martz Muckleshoot Fisheries Department U.S.Army Corps of Engineers 39015 172nd Avenue Southeast Environmental Resource Section Auburn,Washington 98002 P.O.Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-375 Gordy Zillgesz A I ice Kc 11 y National Marine Fisheries Service 510 Desmond Drive Southeast Suite 103 Depart-men +- crp co log ti Lacey,Washington 98503-1273 -ti 9© AGO-rh Avers uL E Fief►evve, wA 9 B008 S:S . CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM Date: April 4, 2000 To: Gary Schimek/Surface Water Utility From: Elizabeth Higgins/Development Planning Subject: Landsburg Mitigation Project No. LUA-00-022,ECF This letter is to inform you that the comment and appeal periods have ended for the Environmental Review Committee's (ERC) Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated for the above-referenced project. No appeals were filed on the ERC determination. This decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The applicant must comply with all ERC Mitigation Measures. 0 If you have questions, please call me at(425)430-7382. finalmm -. CITY i _F RENTON Planning/Building/Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator Jesse Tanner,Mayor March 15,2000 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia,WA 98504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on March 14, 2000: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED LANDSBURG MITIGATION LUA-00-022,ECF The proposed project would allow placement of 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten (10)to fifteen (15)years. The proposed activity would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16t and August 15th each year. Location: Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3, 2000. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. If you have questions, please call me at (425)430-7382. For the Environmental Review Committee, Elizabeth Higgins, AICP Senior Planner cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Larry Fisher, Department of Fisheries David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources Don Hurter, Department of Transportation Eric Swenson, Seattle Public Utilities Duwamish Tribal Office Rod Malcom, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance) Joe Jainga, Puget Sound Energy qg nryltrl 1055 South�� Grady Way-Renton, Washington 98055 «)This paper contains 50%recycled material,20%post consumer CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2000 To: Gary Schimek/Surface Water Utility y, From: Elizabeth Higgins/Development Planning t/ Subject: Landsburg Mitigation Project No. LUA-00-022,ECF This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above-referenced project. The Committee, on March 14, 2000, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non- Significance. The City of Renton ERC has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3, 2000. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. If you have questions, please call me at(425)430-7382. dnsmemo t _ VOITICE • ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LANDSBURG MITIGATION LUA-00-022,ECF ' The proposed project would allow placement o11,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten(10)to fifteen(15)years.The proposed activity would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 18 and August 15"each year.The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish end Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project.Location:Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be Ned In writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3,2000.Appeals must be filed In writing together with the required$75.00 application fee with:Hearing Examiner,City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055.Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code'.Section 4.8.11g.,Additional Information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton ' City Clerk's Office,(425)430-6510. ' •• ...:.: .. .... • . . ... .. � a .�< !‘„, ..•. :, . ; ... ::,. .., 11 tJ• u nm •9 1 i .0:r"e + Lei ,a, NDSBURG �. , . a,,opr. ' . - r, 3: ; 2, IT K NT i . .F f ; 6tUHGEI UP,N '''vi'. vnrrr w 1 s:V� I L ' v. • — I' /`�- YE RAVENSIIALE 3 ; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AT(425)430-7200. I DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION • Please Include the project NUMBER When calling for proper file identification. CERTIFICATION I, A nd yye si),B y , hereby certify that 3 copies of the above document were posted by me in 3 conspicuous places on or nearby the described property on .01,arid t-1� ZL • • Signed: • ATTEST: Subcribed and sworn before me,a Nortary Public,in and for the State of Washington residing inRo r. non the „Qq`ti, day of Lfl L , _ mod MARILYN KAMCHEFF � cyv:FF � NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF WASHINGTON MARILYNCOMMISSION EXPIRES • MYAPPOINTMERR EXPIRES:6-29.03 JUNE 29,2003 • • CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MITIGATED) APPLICATION NO(S): LUA-00-022,ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton, Surface Water Utility PROJECT NAME: Landsburg Mitigation yY� /p __ 1C� DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Land g Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning,g vel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for tern-years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-6-6 Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3, 2000. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)- 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: March 20,2000 DATE OF DECISION: March 14, 2000 SIGNATURES: �tr�j/�r /,�1- 3"W60 G g n rma d nen -ator DATE Departure of P nning/Building/Public Works -,‘Jte_C g /eKOC) / Jinn Shepherd,' dmi trator . DA E l / Community Services 7Z/, Lee,,MV6eler, Fire Chief `y DATE Renton Fire Department dnsmsig CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MITIGATED) MITIGATION MEASURES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA-00-022,ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton, Surface Water Utility PROJECT NAME: Landsburg Mitigation DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for 10 to 15 years. The proposed activity would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16th and August 15th each year. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. The following erosion control measures will be required annually during and following construction: a. Install and maintain temporary erosion control measures for unpaved road, parking, or disturbed areas. b. Minimize disturbance of existing vegetation. c. Place silt fencing along downslope areas abutting the Cedar River for the duration of the project. d. Following construction, annually, revegetate disturbed sloped areas. 2. Soil on site shall be kept moist, as necessary, during the period of the project implementation to reduce airborne dust. 3. The recommendations of the Draft Biological Assessment(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, February 14,2000), or subsequent Final Biological Assessment as approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service, shall be followed prior to, during, and following construction. CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE • (MITIGATED) ADVISORY NOTES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA-00-022,ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton, Surface Water Utility PROJECT NAME: Landsburg Mitigation DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Landsburg Spawning. Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for 10 to 15 years. The proposed activity.would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16 and August 15t each year. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following note is supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. The SEPA determination is for placement of spawning gravel located as described in the project proposal submitted, that is, mid-channel of the Cedar River, between River Mile 20 and River Mile 21. If the location for the work changes substantially beyond the location as described, a new application must be made. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Charlotte Ann Kassens first duly sworn on oath states that he/she is the Legal Clerk of the • SOUTH COUNTY JOURNAL 600 S. Washington Avenue, Kent,Washington 98032 i NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION a dailynewspaper seventimes a week. Said newspaper is a le al ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE published (7) g RENTON,WASHINGTON• newspaper of general publication and is now and has been for more than six months The Environmental Review Committee Non- prior to the date ofpublication, referred to, printed andpublished in the English language (ERC) ahnc issued a Determination t n 9Significance for the following project under continually as a daily newspaper in Kent, King County, Washington. The South County the authority of the Renton Municipal Journal has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the Code. LANDSBURG MITIGATION State of Washington for King County. LUA-00-022,ECF The notice in the exact form attached,was published in the South County The proposed project would allow place- mentJournal not in supplemental form)which was regularly distributed to the subscribers of l in the0 cubic Cedar yardsRiverof betweenclea river (andPP 9 Y ing gravel in river during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for 10 to 15 Landsburg Mitigation years. The proposed activity would be per- formed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16th and I as published on: 3/20/00 each year. I I August Appeals ppealsof the environmental deter- minationThe full amount of the fee • - •ed for said foregoing publi '• Is the sum of .00, before 5:0 0 PM April 3, 2000., • Pt be fried in writ A po or Appeals charged to Acct. No. 80 067. , must be.filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: 'I Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 Legal Number 7332 / South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by / City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8- / .� _tAk /J — 11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be'obtained from the i �.� �� / Legal Cle o, +u i,ou Published in the South County Journal , March 20,2000.7332, Subscribed and sworn before me on this Z3'day of fl424J1L , 2000 . _ _ __ _ ___ __ _ _ _ 00No00 eta i". F�°,9, v� %V tz.g iGtl _. f�C*a�v (a.t.„7M..„—....... Y-}-\:---106ary .,.‘,...,....„..;, ,,,. ,,...,. "� Notary Public of the State of Washington ° residing in Renton ,.� o'° o King County, Washington s, i ��',,%,,, Iwo liiiiiiii.alt NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. LANDSBURG MITIGATION LUA-00-022,ECF The proposed project would allow placement of 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for 10 to 15 years. The proposed activity would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16th and August 15th each year. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3, 2000. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. Publication Date: March 20, 2000 Account No. 51067 dnspub STAFF City of Renton REPORT Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE: March 14, 2000 Project Name: Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning Gravel Supplementation Applicant: City of Renton Surface Water Utility Contact: Gary Schimek, PE File Number: LUA-00-022, ECF Reviewing Planner: Elizabeth Higgins Project Location Map ercrpt City of Renton P/B/PW Department Envi,• ntal Review Committee Staff Report , Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning vravel Supplementation LUA-00-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 14, 2000 Paget of 6 Project Description: The proposed project would allow placement of 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten (10)to fifteen (15) years. The proposed activity would be performed for a duration of approximately three weeks, between June 16 h and August 15th each year. The project would occur outside of the Renton city limits, however Renton, as proponent of the project, is acting as Lead Agency for the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)review of the proposed project, with agreement by King County and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project near the mouth of the Cedar River. Permits and approvals required for this project include: • King County Grading Permit with Sensitive Areas review • King County Shorelines Permit • Washington State Fish and Wildlife Hydraulic Project Approval • Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Certification • Washington State Department of Natural Resources Application for Authorization to Use State-Owned Aquatic Lands • National Marine Fisheries Service/ USFW Section 7 Consultation • USACE Public Notification To access the mitigation area, a narrow ramp would be constructed down the north bank of the Cedar River to the river. The gravel would be placed in a long berm near the center of the river. Due to the limitation on access, actual placement of the gravel would utilize either specialized gravel placement equipment to deliver the gravel to the desired location, or equipment such as a Bobcat tracked vehicle to form a berm in the river channel. The project proposal includes a monitoring program as follows: Water Quality During placement of the gravel in the channel, water quality readings will be taken downstream of the gravel berm with a turbidity meter to ensure the project is in full compliance with the Department of Ecology Water Quality Certification. Ambient conditions will be monitored at the same frequency and with the same type of meter immediately upstream of the gravel berm. The readings will be taken three times daily during construction activities. The readings will be recorded and submitted to King County Department of Development and Environmental Services and the Department of Ecology for review after completion of the project each year. If, at any time, during implementation the readings exceed 5 NTU over background when the background is 50 NTU or less, or if there is a ten percent increase when the background is 50 NTU or greater(WAC 173-201A), the project will stop immediately, and the source of the turbidity determined. If the turbidity source is from the gravel, either a new gravel source will be located or construction techniques will be altered to reduce turbidity(ie slowing down gravel placement). If the turbidity source is coming from the equipment and/or ramp, the project will stop until proper steps can be taken to ensure sediment control (ie sediment fencing). Presence of Adult Fish Immediately prior to initiating construction, the site will be snorkeled from the Landsburg Bridge to approximately 0.5 mile downstream for presence of adult salmon or bull trout. If adult fish are located, they will be removed or chased from the site ercrpt prior to initiating the project. The fish may be removed by a biologist gently"pushing" them down or up stream from the project site. City of Renton P/B/PWDepartment Envir :Vntal Review Committee Staff Report Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning Vruvel Supplementation LUA-00-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 14, 2000 Page3 of 6 Project Location: Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge Site Area Mid-channel of the Cedar River, in a berm approximately 500 feet long by 18 feet wide by 4 feet high. Approximately 2 feet of the berm will be exposed above the surface of the river(during low flow periods). Slide slopes would be approximately 1:1 horizontal to vertical. Total area would be approximately 0.21 acre. RECOMMENDATION Staff Recommend that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated(DNS-M) B. RECOMMENDATION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommend that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED. Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period followed by a 14 day Appeal Period. C. MITIGATION MEASURES: The City of Renton Development Services Division proposes the following mitigation measures: 1. The following erosion control measures will be required annually during and following construction: a. Install and maintain temporary erosion control measures for unpaved road, parking, or disturbed areas. b. Minimize disturbance of existing vegetation. c. Place silt fencing along downslope areas abutting the Cedar River for the duration of the project. d. Following construction, annually, revegetate disturbed sloped areas. 2. Soil on site shall be kept moist, as necessary, during the period of the project implementation to reduce airborne dust. 3. The recommendations of the Draft Biological Assessment(U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, February 14, 2000), or subsequent Final Biological Assessment as approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service, shall be followed prior to, during, and following construction. ercrpt Citpof Renton P/B/PW Department Envi, sntal Review Committee Staff Report , Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning,ravel Supplementation LUA-00-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 14, 2000 Page4 of 6 Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following note is supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. The SEPA determination is for placement of spawning gravel located as described in the project proposal submitted, that is, mid-channel of the Cedar River, between River Mile 20 and River Mile 21. If the location for the work changes substantially beyond the location as described, a new application must be made. D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. 1. Earth Impacts:The proposed project will take place primarily in the Cedar River. The amount of material proposed to be placed in the Cedar River over a period of ten to fifteen years is 1,000 cubic yards per year. Trucks and other construction equipment will access the project area from an existing parking lot located west of the Landsburg bridge, on the north side of the Cedar River. A ramp will be constructed from which the mid-channel of the river will be accessed for placement of gravel to form the berm. Due to the proximity of the Cedar River and the sloped river bank, potential for erosion exists near the project site. Therefore, mitigation related to erosion control will be required. Mitigation Measures: The following erosion control measures will be required annually during and following construction: a. Install and maintain temporary erosion control measures for unpaved road, parking, or disturbed areas. b. Minimize disturbance of existing vegetation. c. Place silt fencing along downslope areas abutting the Cedar River for the duration of the project. d. Following construction, annually, revegetate disturbed sloped areas. Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations 2. Air Impacts: During the project, dust and emissions from trucks and equipment are anticipated. Dirt on construction vehicle tires may be carried off site and thereby increase air pollution at local roads.Watering of unpaved areas or areas where vegetation has been disturbed may be necessary to reduce impacts of dust. Mitigation Measures: Soil on site shall be kept moist, as necessary, during the period of the project implementation to reduce airborne dust. Nexus: Environmental (SEPA) Ordinance 3. Water Impacts: The project site is proposed as mid-channel of the Cedar River, immediately downstream of the Landsburg bridge (between River Mile 20 and River Mile 21)for a distance of approximately 500 feet. The dimensions of the berm would be approximately 500 feet by 25 feet,with a 4 foot high berm having 2 feet of the berm exposed above the ercrpt City fof Renton P/B/PW Department Envir :ntal Review Committee Staff Report Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning caravel Supplementation LUA-00-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 14, 2000 Page5 of 6 surface of the river(during low flow periods). The side slopes of the berm would be 1:1. The total area is approximately 0.21 acre. During construction, water quality monitoring will be conducted upstream and downstream of the gravel placement site to ensure the project is fully compliant with the conditions of the Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Certification required for the project. Because of the proximity of the Cedar River to the staging area for this project, the following methods of gravel placement in the river have been proposed in the Draft Biological Assessment(U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, February 14, 2000): 1. Trucks dump down access ramp, gravel is moved and placed by bulldozer(driving above water on gravel berm). 2. A gravel"shooter" is placed at the top of the access ramp, gravel is shot into the channel and subsequently moved and placed by bulldozer(driving above the water on gravel berm). 3. A conveyor belt system is placed on access ramp, gravel is moved and placed by bulldozer(driving above the water on gravel berm). Refueling of vehicles and equipment may take place near the project site, but not within 100 feet of the Cedar River. Due to concerns that supplanted gravels distributed downstream could negatively impact the 100-year floodplain, a study, "Zero Rise Floodplain Analysis for Cedar River near Landsburg,Washington," February 11, 2000, was completed by Golder Associates, Inc. In this study,the annual material to be supplanted, 1,000 cubic yards of gravel, were shown to transport from the study reach after five days in an eleven day long 100-year flood hydrograph. Therefore, the supplementation of 1,000 cy of gravel each year over a ten to fifteen year period would not have an impact on flood levels in the Cedar River. Mitigation Measures: The recommendations of the Draft Biological Assessment(U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, February 14, 2000), or subsequent Final Biological Assessment as approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service, shall be followed prior to, during, and following construction. Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations 4. Stormwater Impacts: Erosion control measures will be implemented to control stormwater run-off adjacent to the Cedar River where staging for construction will take place (see Earth section, above). Mitigation Measures: No additional mitigation is required. Nexus: N/A • E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. ercrpt - City of Renton P/B/PW Department Envir ,ntal Review Committee Staff Report Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning u ravel Supplementation LUA-00-022,ECF REPORT OF MARCH 14, 2000 Page6 of 6 Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM April 3,2000. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. ercrpt 03113/00 15:56 FAX 425 882 5498 GOLDER ASSOCIATES , UVL - ` .. /_ • f MEMORANDUM • TO: Elizabeth Higgins,Senior Planner,City Of Renton March 13,2000 FR: Beth Spelsberg,Golder Associates RE: CEDAR RIVER GRAVEL SUPPLEMENTATION Project No.993-1667 MITIGATION PROJECT Per our conversation on Friday,March 10,2000,the following is clarification to questions regarding the Cedar River Gravel Supplementation rifications are relatedoectto proposede by the City of Renton Public Works Department. The submitted to King County, information in the Clearing and Grading Application Department of Development and Environmental Services(DDES)dated February 21, 2000. • 1. The map that correctly represents th location DtitA�d proposed Study Area. Pleasroject is in e note that ndiC Zero-Rise Floodplain Analysis,Figure the numbers on the mainstem Cedar River on the figure are cross section survey locations by King County related to in fieldwork for flood plain mapping,not river miles. 2. Appendix H is the Biological Assessment written by the Corps of Engineers (COE) and was submitted to the National Marine was�1luded in thes Service and application to provide the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS).The appendix additional biological information e proposed SFmiti&WS has tion contacted the COE r Associates did not write this appendix.(Note: and plans to send a letter of concurrence.) 3. 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Head leach pad design • Engineering industrial waste management gy ation • geology - Remedial investig • Seismicc risk assessment • Nuclear waste management and design • 011 and gas • Marine and terrestrial • Permitting/regulatory .• Strategic environmental management • support and liaison geophysics sGeochemistry • Risk assessment 4V /f — at/A-re2 U4N ING� DEVCLmPOF RENTO �„c,^ MAR 14 2000 • RECEIVED March 7,2000 Gary Schimek Senior Engineer Utility Systems Division—Surface Water City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton,WA 98055 RE:Cedar River Gravel Supplementation Project • Dear Mr. Schimek Thank you for taking the time to meet me this past Friday March 3, 2000 to discuss the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers concerns over the Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project (Project). The Leagues concerns had been summarized in a letter to you dated February 29, 2000 and were based on the project description provided in the Clearing and Grading Pre-Application document. In addition to reviewing our letter, we also discussed updated plans for the Project as • documented in the Clearing and Grading Application dated February 21,2000. Based these discussions, the League feels that the Project will be completed in such a manner as to limit impacts on the recreational use of the Cedar River by kayakers and canoeist. Primary design constraints that we feel will ensure the continued use of the Cedar River Slalom Race Course site include: • The access road used to transport gravel to the river will end no less than 300 feet downstream (west) of the Landsburg Bridge. • The gravel berm will extend downstream from end of the access road. • Between 300 and 350 feet downstream of the bridge, the gravel berm will remain as close as possible to the northern bank. • Between 300 and 350 feet downstream of the bridge, the gravel berm will not extend to the beyond (south of) the center of the channel delineated by a series of . boulders: The boulders are exposed at flows less than approximately 600.cfs and • ,.._, . '' ram of thebridge,, are located approximately325 feet downste - The League greatly appreciates your consideration of our needs. We feel that these modifications will ensure continued recreational use of this exceptional site." 3048 62ND AVENUE SW • SEATTLE,WA • 98116 PHONE:(206)933-1178 • E-MAIL:THELEAGUE@HOME.COM1 —2— December 28,1999 airing our meeting you had indicated a possible permit restriction that.would require the access ramp to be'removed after project completion. The League requests that the • ramp remain in place after the project is completed. We feel that such a ramp will eliminate a current hazard posed by the current river access route. River access,is currently over a series of large boulders located,along the north,bank, west of.the bridge. The exposed mud bank between the boulders is very slippery when wet. Use of the ramp will eliminate this hazard. In addition the League request that the City consider including provisions that would allow for the construction of approximately ten 10-foot high metal poles along the ramp. Poles would be used for wire support currently provide by trees located above the bank. Thank you again for you support. If you have any questions, please call me directly (425) 557-7899. Sincerely; • Bob Duffner League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Cc:Elizabeth Higgins,City of Renton • Jennie Goldberg,LNWWR Carol Cloen,Washington Department of Natural Resources Washington State Department of Ecology US Army Corps of Engineers Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife King County Park Division -• ..._ aL_ 1 - j • The 1;h.: 4 . Environmental" �� ,ta, > , .�.. Company Inc. . . . . .--,n„ it-___:_______....„ ,A-.� __ .:. • 710 NW"Juniper Street• Suite 208 wnStA' -,i Y; '�° :a Issaquah, Washington 98027 , . . . R..ss,....,...\41-N., ... ,,,,j N. • . - . • . . .f 1 {{ jj 33• " � ' '+M'^ I fii iF#d£ i Fl} i i #saeifii£l sfil LVU vim- UG'G , 4 "ems• e4 . j1) pEVELOPMENT PANNING -,�.4110 LO OF REPRON CITYMAR 0 2 2000 February 29, 2000 RECEIVED Gary Schimek, P.E. City of Renton Utility Systems Division - Surface Water 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055 RE: Cedar River 205 Gravel Supplementation Project Dear Mr. Schimeck, I have reviewed the Pre-Application submittals and supporting documents for the Cedar River 205 Gravel Supplementation Project and wanted to express my concerns on behalf of the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers. Based of the information presented, i t appears that the planning process has under estimated the project's impact on Cedar River recreational use at the Landsburg bridge site. Primary issues or limitations identified include the following: ❑ The Pre-Application does not recognize that the project would be placed directly within the only established slalom whitewater course in the Pacific Northwest, a course that has been actively used for over 35 years. ❑ The slalom course use requirements (i.e., flow characteristics, water depth, and season) were not identified in the Pre-Application and therefore could not be evaluated. ❑ The Pre-Application and associated gravel transport evaluation did not attempt to identify the length of time each year that the gravel supplementation would completely eliminate use of the river at the slalom course. In addition, the Pre- Application did not recognize that a significant amount of gravel will remain within the slalom course site year round, modifying hydraulic features of the river such that it will be of little use for future whitewater racers. Consequently, the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers believes that the statement in the SEPA Checklist that the project will have minimal effect to the kayakers is . inaccurate. In order to further clarify our position, additional discussion of the issues raised are provided. As indicated above, the Cedar River at the.,Landsburg site is ;a critical component to whitewater racing in the Pacific Northwest at all levels including recreational competition, National and International competition, and youth development.,This is and 24997 SE 155TH PLACE ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON 98027 — 2 — February 29, 2000 has always been the only established racecourse in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, there are only two other similar slalom sites in the entire Western United States. Documented use of the course goes back to the early 1960s. Since then kayakers and canoeist of a l l ages and skill levels have used the site: Over the years, a significant numbers of the US • National Canoe and'Kayak Team.`members have developed their racing skills at this site. Scott'Shipley, the.current number'one racer in world grew' up at this site: Attached is a History of Excellence for the Cedar River that documents individuals who have depended on the Cedar River at Landsburg slalom site for their development to National and International status in kayaking and canoeing. Currently, the site is heavily used for recreational level training and competition. There are two established races held on the Cedar River course annually attended by over 100 kayakers and canoeists. In addition, the Cedar River slalom site is integral to youth sports development programs sponsored by local kayaking and canoeing clubs. One day this past February I happened to be working out on the course when Scott and Dick Shipley arrived for a training clinic with over 15 developing kayakers between the ages of 12 and 16. The river use information contained in the Pre-Application was limited to an indication that site is not used by kayakers during low flow periods. This is incorrect. The Cedar River slalom site is used year round, although less between July and mid-September. Even during these low flow periods the minimum depth required to paddle the course is present throughout most of the course. After mid-September, the increased flows enhance the hydraulic features of the course. Increased flows, in combination with variable stream velocities across the channel, eddies behind obstacles, variations on the stream bed topography, produce the turbulent flow conditions required for a high quality slalom race course is present at the Cedar River at Landsburg site. These features and minimum depth are site requirements that must be recognized in the evaluation of project impacts. The final deficiency in the Pre-Application is in the gravel transport analysis. The Pre-Application indicates that gravel will begin to move at 765 cfs. The league acknowledges that the Cedar flows increase above 765 cfs and that gravel will most likely move. However, the critical questions are: > What will be the rate of gravel movement? > How many months will it take to transport 1000 cubic yards of gravel such that the minimum required depth needed to paddle the river is achieved? > What will happen to the stream bed topography during and after the supposed transport period in relation to those features required for the course? The Pre-Application infers all the gravel will be transported annually since the flows needed to move gravel are present. Before impacts can be assessed, additional analysis of the rate of gravel transport in relation to the quantity deposited should be completed. Without such an analysis, it is not possible to determine the number of months that the gravel deposits will block the channel. The League also believes that the project will permanently modify the stream bed topography by filling in all eddies behind boulders, low pockets in the riverbed and the main channel in general. As noted above, these are the critical features that make this site a high quality slalom racecourse that has been a — 3 — February 29, 2000 part of the Pacific Northwest for over 35 years. As designed the project will significantly impact the site and render it useless for slalom racing.. Having said this, the League does recognize the importance of this project:10 the;region's aquatic environment. Because of our connection and.dependence,on,flowing„waters it is not.possible.,for us to simple ignore the benefits this:-,project . offers We=are•.:the.r.efore • • ...prepared to discuss constructive modifications to,the a project : that;.will provide; for successful gravel .supplementation and maintain the high quality, slalom racing on the Cedar River. Sincerely, Bob Duffner, P.E. League of Northwest Whitewater Racers • cc: Elizabeth Higgins, City of Renton _ Jennie Goldberg, LNWWR Carol Cloen, Washington Department of Natural Resources Washington State Department of Ecology US Army Corps of Engineers Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. King County Park Division . :. • History of Excellence Summary by -._Th.e_North.west League of Whitewater Slalom.-Racing - :,. .. :,. Comprised from a collaborative pool of Northwest Whitewater Paddlers SELECT LIST OF ELITE SLALOM PADDLING INDIVIDUALS SPAWNED FROM TRAINING ON THE CEDAR RIVER @ LANDSBURG GATES 1 ) 8 future team members from Poulsbo Washington Scout troop 1571 are using the site once a month since November 2 ) 4 future team members from Seattle Washington Mountaineers Jr. Kayak Club are using the site monthly 3 ) Jennie Goldberg 1998 Nike World Masters K-1 W Champion 1998 USA, K-1 W Masters National Champion 1997 NW League Masters K-1 W NW Cup Champion 4) Marian Davidson 1999 NW League Cup Champion K-1 W Elite 1998 Nike World Senior K-2 Champion 1998 Nike World Senior K-1 W Champion 1980 USA National Team Member 5) Manfred Parker 1971 USA Masters National Champion K-1 6) David Fleming 1996 USA Masters National Champion K-1 1997 NW League Masters K-1 NW Cup Champion 1997 USA Masters Medallist 2nd K-1 7) Boo Turner 1981 World Champion C-2M, • 1981 USA National Team Member 1979 USA National Team Member 8) Maylon Hanold 1992 USA Olympic Team Member K-1 W Seu D'Urgell, Spain 1992 USA National Team Member K-1 W 1985 — 1989 USA National Team member K-1 W 1990 Nuprin Comeback Award US Olympic Festival 1987 World Championships, Bourg St Maurice, France Bronze Medallist K-1 W Team 9) Steve y'Ren 1984 USA National Team Member 1986 USA National Team Member 10) Mike Day 1982 US Team Member 1982 World Cup Medallist 1982 USA National Team Member 1982 World Cup Medallist 3rd place 11) David Zimmerman 1999 NW League Cup Champion K-1 1998 NW League Cup Champion K-1 — 2 — February 29, 2000 12) Clive Lister 5-time USA Masters National Champion K-1 13) Dick Shipley 1965 USA National champion C-2 1965 USA team member C-2 1969 USA National Team Member C-2 1970 USA National Team Member C-2 USA National Medallist C-2 63, '64, '84, '85. 14) Mark Fawcett 1965 USA National champion C-2 1965 USA team member C-2 1969 USA National Team Member C-2 1970 USA National Team Member C-2 USA National Medallist C-2 63, '64, '84, '85 15) Werner Furrer • 1979 US Team Member K-1 . 1979 Pre-world Medallist K-1 3rd Place 16) Al Zob 1969 USA Team Member K-1 1969 USA National Champion K-1 1970 USA Team Member K-1 1970 USA National Champion 17) Ulrich & Nono Ganz 1973 USA Team Members C-1 M 1975 USA Team Members C-1 M 1977 USA Team Members`C-1 M 18) Bill Griffith _ 1971 Canadian Team Member C-1 (living in Seattle) 1973 Canadian Team Member C-1 (living in Seattle) 1975 Canadian Team Member C-1 (living in Seattle) 19) Paul Shipley 1984 USA Nationals Medallist C-2 bronze 1985 USA Nationals Medallist C-2 bronze 1986 USA Jr. Team member C-1 1986 USA Jr. Nationals Medallist C-1 bronze 1987 USA Jr. Nationals Medallist C-1 Silver 1987 USA Jr. Nationals Medallist C-2 Gold 1987 USA Jr. Mid-West National Series C-1 Gold 1987 USA Jr. Mid-West National Series C-2 bronze 1985 NW divisional champion C-1 1993 Jr. Olympic Festival Medallist C-1 Silver 20) Scott Shipley: • 3 Time World Cup Champion (93',95', 97') 1 Time World Cup Runner-up 2nd Overall (99') 9 Time consecutive National Champion (92-99) 2 Time Olympian (92' & 96') 3 Time World Silver Medallist (95', 97' & 99') - • 1999 World Cup Silver Medallist 2nd Overall • ' 1999 World Champion Ships 2nd Overall , ' ' — 3 — February 29, 2000 1997 United States Olympic committee top ten athlete of the year 1997 Alpha-Male society man of the new Millennium 1997-USCKT Athlete of the year ; ; ,; 1996 Jack Kelly Fair play award 1996 International Olympic committee Diploma:D',Honour: 1996 Pacific Northwest's Man of the, year ._ 1994 USCKT Athlete of the year 1993 United States Olympic committee top ten athlete of the year 1993 USCKT Athlete of the year 1998: World Cup Silver Medallist 2nd Overall World Cup #1. Liptovsky, Mikoulas . 1st World Cup #2. Tacen, Slovenia. 7th World Cup #3. Augsburg, Germany. 3rd World Cup #4. Wausau, USA. 1st World Cup #5. Seu D'Urgell , 18th National champs. South Bend, Ind. 1st U.S. Team Trials. Wausau, Wisc. 1st, Gorge Games extreme race Hood River, OR. 1st 1997: WORLD CUP CHAMPION 1st Overall World Cup #1. Bourg St. Maurice,FR. 4th World Cup #2. Sweden. 3rd World Cup #3. Bratislava, Slovakia. 7th World Cup #4. Ocoee, USA. 2nd , World Cup #5. Minden, Ont.. 1st •.: , World Championships. Puerto.-Allegre.; National Champs. Wausau;,,Wisc..; 1st Team Trials. Wausau, Wisc. 1st Gorge Games Extreme Race Hood:River, OR. 1 st.;-;':' 1996: Olympic Team Trials. Ocoee, Tenn. 2nd USA Olympic Team Member Ocoee, Tenn. 12th World Cup 2nd Overall National Champs. Nashville, Tenn. 1st 1995: World Cup Champion 1st Overall World Championships. Nottingham, Eng. 2nd USA National Champs. Nashville, Tenn. 1st Previous: 1994 World Cup Medallist 3rd Overall. 1993 World Cup Champion 1st Overall. 1992 USA Olympic Team Member Seu D'Urgell, Spain, 23rd 1992 First World Cup Win. Nottingham, Eng. 1st 1988 Junior World Champs. Seu D'Urgell, Spain. 1st 1988 Youngest kayak to ever make U.S. team 1986-89 Undefeated in Junior Competition 21) Patrice Gagnon 1984-1988 Canadian National Team Member K-1 (training in Chilliwack and Seattle area) - 22) Margaret Langford - ,- -. : 1990-2000 Canadian National Team Membe'r..`-K-1 W (training in Chilliwack and Seattle area) — 4 — February 29, 2000 1996 & 1992 Canadian Olympic Team Member 23) Larry Norman 1996 Canadian Olympic Team Member C-1 W Atlanta, USA 1992 Canadian Olympic Team Member C-1 W Seu D'Urgell, Spain ;1984 - 1992 Canadian C-1 national Champion 24) Stan Woods 1984 — 1998 Canadian National'Team Member K-1 25) Joanne Woods 1992_Canadian Olympic Team Member K-1 W Seu D'Urgell, Spain 1992 Canadian National Team Member K-1 W 1985 — 1989 Canadian National Team member K-1 W 26) Dave Troje 1988 USA Team Member K-1 27) Peter Rummel 1988 USA C-1 Wildwater Team Member 28) Richie Weiss 4 Time USA National Team Member (1988-1996) 2 Time consecutive National Champion (1990-1991) 2 Time Olympian (92' & 96') 29) Dana Cladek 2 Time USA Olympian (92' & 96') 1996 Atlanta Olympic Silver Medallist 30) David Halpern 2 time USA B Team Member (1980-1981) 31) Chad Kenney 2 time USA B Team Member (1979-1980) 32) Steve Rhule 1 time USA B Team Member (1982) 33) Margret Langford 6 time Canadian Team Member (1994-Present) 4 time Canadian National. Champion (1996-Present) 34). Vinny osborne 1997 Canadian Team Member C-1 W 35) Richard Fox 6 Time World Champion K-1 (1981-1991) :The ,t.s% , ':S.PO STAGE ._____,._s vir o nmental FEB 29 -- ,, — Company, Inc. . ( R _ 3 710 NW Juniper Street • Suite 208 Issaquah, Washington 98027 ` ----" -R v 2\S: r. rt‘t.� v c?$ .`s`.S t`� '��'xass.vrerd.el • iti.lii�it�ii�titii't liliittlili„hitt��,obidii'{7t2.1.t.t3F1'4t _ .. ./,,. • .001:10•• r City of R ,dIn Planning/Building/Public ks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: pa`IL, COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 -LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable •. More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts. Impacts. Necessary. -Earth _ Housing Air. Aesthetics Water Light/Glare _ Plants Recreation. . Land/Shoreline Use_. Utilities . Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation • Airport Environment 10,000 Feet • - 14,000 Feet n10. B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS • • C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. 4nMaeS -2 ,6Zj Signature of Director or Aud Representative. Date routing Rev..10/93 City __'inton Department of Planning/Building/Pu Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: FoL.,144,3 COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream fromthe Landsburg Bridge SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Clare / Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use.,- •Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet o�//ci [(elk..&._.(2/7-7,X ., -7/0 AL, fidreO 21y#16:7KE;( -ItaeCrrirscia- \'111A--., 420r. 7-166901/ hi:// 6e/1407 .th 75'Uc`c 4f4 \i ze /1//,cv/t addeS 1 ,) 65 //e�aCiaarn eij/ e CiZ. e S i 7 fr- � '�J(�. P LILY ED COMMFNT i 4a7/^),....2/1,. /,--chei,7 6 �,,e/j co e 7d; �&//7 7 /272e 0 ryffnaz- d .*(-7a1-. /‘ --, 5e.i.evry 6twe.L__. aii /9-2dr-}'2' il )1---- , oyed ese ./�� iqn FPS �d71"-'lI-// /r7 anaciam-7./ // ina �ai G Seca -e7 a/'/ 7 _ 02 a 5-4,4,(14-ee'rOc- saes ` r_Leir pC. COD RELATED COMMENTS cA,e, ,c,0 C7fr nO //11/rj6/ ' 76 /".11 We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas w re additional informatio ' needed to properly assess this proposal. c2A/6t, Signature of Director or u orized Representative Date routing Rev.10/93 City o ton Department of Planning/Building/Pub,__ ..irks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: jL oW`\L De_j COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,200 ^ �f� APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins �s� ®9a PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 �� 2 5 Z(�00 • FCO LOCATION: Main channel of the Urger Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg Brid _ AN,r -bt11r,4f�T 1"4rFG/C SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. BUILDING AREA•ross : N/A urnk4 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS No CO LA c-Y t55 U lf5. 6 7f--- f3'Lc2.i s PL46J7V)V N C. CODE RELATED COMMENTS We have revie 'sa' with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas whe additional inf 'o is-nee ed to properly assess this proposal. cg/7/a Signature o it ct or Authori d epr sen ative Date routing Rev.10/93 • City o-n Department of Planning/Building/Pints ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW. SHEET REVIEWING.DEPARTMENT: Fk Pv-eU-ev\-k-161.(1 COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7; Q it- I > --- APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 2 , 0 APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Hi n £E 28 PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 �i! LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg" ridge err),nF prpiTON • SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A T SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each • year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage.Reduction Project. . A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable ,Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing ._ Air . Aesthetics Water_.-. Light/Glare • Plants Recreation 0 Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals_. Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet • 14,000 Feet tin l►ot,(2r� • B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS rl/ • • • C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS • V • • We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have'identified areas of probable impact or . • areas where addi nal information i0`i-ded to properly assess this proposal • O ybk., • ffl'Ao/ Signature o Dir ctor or Authorized -epres tative Date routing • ' - Rev.10/93 01..111 City o n Department of Planning/Building/PuL.cs ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:? a.v, RZ U I,w— lea COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins J� N _ PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 6 NN• ` the Upper Cedar River, directlydownstream from the:Landsbur :Bridge e% 's LOCATION: Main channel of pp 9 gy SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A `4-4,L. 0 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place IV0 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg brit each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife forte US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the ' Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary - Impacts Impacts Necessary Earfh _ Housing Air • Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use _ Utilities , Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS • • C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS !VU GOw s1ent ' • We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have,expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. N 6;1 AAA Zj6/00 Signature of Director dr Authorized Representative Date rousing Rev.10/93 City on Department of Planning/Building/PucS ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:( •S o-v\ COMMENTS'DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 • • APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 CITY OF P-9NON, - APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins PROJECT TITLE: 'Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 FED LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge R, SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. . I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A 6�r"""• °r^ °�'a'SOON SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years..The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More . Element of the Probable Probable More ' Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics . • - Water Light/Glare . Plants Recreation ' Land/Shoreline Use - Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health. . Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural , Natural Resources .Preservation Airport Environment • 10,000 Feet - 14,000 Feet • B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS ' C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS . . , IV 0 c-OtM Meta, . . , • We'ha vè'ré viewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. . . lVe /ti ( A " Z/2 I00 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date routing Rev..10/93 • City o n- Department of Planning/Building/Pints P , ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:St c4(,Ud kLuaatur COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 CITY OF RENTON ..,•a APPLICATION NO; LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins FEB 2 5 2000 • PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 HEi1�» ►Hv 3rvii.;f1"NN LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air _ Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS�E IV() C-001. e.I • We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information'� is needed to property assess this proposal. Ved UI/ 2 /2 /e 00 O Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date routing Rev.10/93 . • City orPn Department of Planning/Building/Pubs e ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET . REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Go lAsAVULdloV\ Se W[Cep 'COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 7, 2000 . APPLICATION NO: LUA-00-022,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: FEBRUARY 24,2000 . APPLICANT: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility PROJECT MANAGER: ElizabethHiggl'agW OF RENTS • . PROJECT TITLE: Landsburg Mitigation WORK ORDER NO: 78652 REr ' LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River, directly downstream from the Landsburg.Bri b 2 5 2000 SITE AREA: 0.26 acres approx. I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A ,ilituANG i o, »,juoN . SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL:The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation'Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic e yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each • year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. • A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS . . • Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment . Minor Major Information Impacts .Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth . _ _ Housing Air _ Aesthetics • Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation • Land/Shoreline,Use Utilities Animals Transportation . Environmental Health Public Services • Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation • Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet . • ' B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS • -Ak/V6.-- ' . C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS, l0aiC ' We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where tpitional information is needed properly assess this proposal. / ` • . • Sign re of Director o, uthoorrized Representative ' • Date 'routing G Rev.10/93 ( d..rr ( r questions about Nis proposal,or wish to he tL trty of record end receNo additional notification by mail,contact Ni Project Manager.Anyone who submits written'. 'tts will automatically become a party of record and will be notified c Uti`SY QY4 I any derision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: ELIZABETH HIGGINS,AICP (425)430-7382 4'�iN�Q1-8 e I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED (DNS, M) DATE: February 24,2000 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-00-022,ECF imam=POLTNNANIMIMSNL OT+='°ANNZ•.e .?aDex�a•� ..r: 7./7,'= BTaa c+` L.:c+c:n �s.0 APPLICATION NAME: LANDSBURG MITIGATION "<a„ j _{. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is s\` ' . . to place 1,000 cubic Yards of clean spawning gravel In the Cedar River between river mge 20 and 21,directly downstream , } \ - ? • of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington Slate , -_�� lain. j • \ Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Rood Damage Reduction Project. 1 + PROJECT LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River,directly downstream from the • ° ' M Landsburg Bridge nt (:. J t\.. OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE,MITIGATED(DNS,M):As the Lead Agency,the City of i Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project.Therefore, v n" as permitted under the RCW 432icant en the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS(M)th process to glue notice Nate T_\=�i +�,c;,,1�.- !'fit' r DNS-M is INely to be Issued.Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated Into a single" ice • L comment period.There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non- ° ?,Y> Significance Mitigated(DNS-M).A 14-day appeal period wgl follow the Issuance of the DNS-M. ;; } `-'- PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: February 16,2000 '� 1 I Il ;�� • 4�' ` 1■ J NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 24,2000 ,:�4{ 97•;;, _ t -,,f: �•• :tfy - 'NDS URG Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review i V,., ...,,.. Other Permits which may be required: Hydraulic Project :2_. � • c j Approval(State of Washington Dept of Natural ''6 -`" . Resources);Shoreline Permit(King County);Clearing and Grading Y Peril(King County);Right-of-Way Permit(King County Parks Dept); 41;IV" Requested Studies: Biological Assessment ,o, 0 • sty 'Location where application may - be reviewed: Planning/Building/public Works Division,Development Services Department, Sixth Floor,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 ,, II PUBLIC HEARING: N/A `�Illafp p CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: a•i. =0•, _ �`�7iiii _ Land Use: Recreational ,;' '- E r.Environmental Documents that — o'er 11 Evaluate the Proposed Project: SEPA Environmental Checklist,Biological Assessment .r-` Development Regulations x na Used For Project Mitigation: Renton Municipal Code;Stale Environmental Policy Act , Proposed Mitigation Measures: Recommendations of the Biological Assessment will be required mitigation Ie�, �� •iinuegjEW�— II Comments on the above application must be submitled In writing to Elizabeth Higgins,AICP, Project Manager, • Development Services Division,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055,by 5:00 PM on March 9,2000. If you have I NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION CERTIFICATION I, Anr/ic(2. i)e ,%e,i-/ 1 y , hereby certify that 3 copies of the above document were posted by me in 3 conspicuous places on or nearby the described property on . F-::2,1,)r ,.K,,L,,-Li 243 2.tx L-h'1 ,L,.aF::i.., J ) I `` /2e / Sied: l,�l•�•� , . • A'1.1'hST: Subcribed and sworn before me,a Nortary Public,in and for the State of Washington residing ' , on the /( day of d'i- �.608 <>...,.3 fz....4.... .a,a,•.r1 - _- ------)--r\ 6U-1-ji,/.., '71(a2 ,-)4--0.1 '.s.0 NOTARY PUBLIC a { STATE OF WASHINGTON MARILVN KAMCHEFF j COMMISSION EXPIRES `�MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES:6-29-03 I JCNE 28,2003 •11 • 'NT0 • NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE -. MITIGATED (DNS, M) DATE: February 24,2000 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-00-022,ECF L`+� APPLICATION NAME: LANDSBURG MITIGATION � �• 7D PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation project proposal is to place 1,000 cubic yards of clean spawning gravel in the Cedar River between river mile 20 and 21,directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge each year for ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. PROJECT LOCATION: Main channel of the Upper Cedar River,directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE,MITIGATED(DNS,M): As the Lead Agency,the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110,the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS(M)process to give notice that a DNS-M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated into a single comment period. There will'be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non- Significance Mitigated(DNS-M). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: February 16,2000 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 24,2000 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review Other Permits which may be required: Hydraulic Project Approval(State of Washington Dept of Natural Resources);Shoreline Permit(King County);Clearing and Grading Permit(King County);Right-of-Way Permit(King County Parks Dept); Requested Studies: Biological Assessment Location where application may be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department, Sixth Floor,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 PUBLIC HEARING: N/A CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: Recreational Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: SEPA Environmental Checklist,Biological Assessment Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: Renton Municipal Code;State Environmental Policy Act Proposed Mitigation Measures: Recommendations of the Biological Assessment will be required mitigation Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Elizabeth Higgins, AICP, Project Manager, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055,by 5:00 PM on March 9,2000. If you have NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION • questions about this proposal,or wish to be made a p'', f record and receive additional notification by mail, ict the Project Manager.Anyone who submits written comme,;:o...II automatically become a party of record and will bL.._::pied of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: . ELIZABETH HIGGINS,AICP (425)430-7382 PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION SEE 688 PAP , /�Z'S$- �. �. �ri : ' 71 --7 ;-.u,: .. „� okr D'.?•t, _1>\ , 1 i4 lsY-^,r,�>+,;,i35 rs'c"-.s; vr;;t� as, w.f1i Y+Yssa_d =di w. SE MOTH ST II 'qp,,,n w „St 7.)1ST ST ic✓+�r O""rapg "" � ' :. 14 W �13 ,,, r ` g SEI g _rnN S�'6� _ st.STM • s 2 Jf , SE Q SE .- � 4 t4i d t.a�1,1, i �ll 11 JV. ' .T 4-SE <51T `� S2 i MTh ST 'D I �• + tIST N?Ti S~ .'.r`' &-s 4r,1 234,+M �` •CEDAR RIVER PIPELINE • s. •••. :' 0 sr • `"• 4411 a 1< T-,, SVE.I.pit it� I! [4 Irt1.,1,1-• 255TNJ LAti�BU�®,` ,.: I i It�Y''yl, .' •? ® ��..i. Mrs„!,1",1,.' 0 �igi •:rr., p9 ,�, sE 256TN ST 1 B3 Croy' SE 25� h �( ~ • 2r200 h T � • >! � L��NDS:URG Sht 2T�8e�n-.f'"i BSBuo • .�, SE 258TR SE 258TR STAl;. • :Y i'Iri/�E::T i • .' 1' i • i al. SE 260TX ST "ti, rsiris'CiSE 2521@ 5T ' QI •1� 2F21B 5T ▪ ~�> I€ b 25 a 30 2' I tr�E5• E` •Is SE• --_---_-'__---- i rn SE�� 2d , 8 m ..l.,6r.. , 4 r11.• �' c NGLEY RD �;�, IT KENTI — - : ,; ' 'r"rI IRGL.IUWN ,-1,' 4,1 M. c' maw KENT 4 i %,.. ,rt �,tiy, ,.a,r R,;,- � KANGLEY X 5 Sn H t l '3 do's a' _ $ . o� I eye 278TH s RAC E 0 RAVENSOALE 3- 32 XL, SE 2815T ST ::•Y�r I 0 , VA 1 ' y p• 15 ' IA"M � 748 TUD f. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATION CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM Date: February 24, 2000 To: Gary Schimek/Surface Water Utility From: Elizabeth Higgins/Development Planning Subject: Landsburg Mitigation Project No. LUA-00-022,ECF • The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has received the above-referenced application for environmental review. A presentation of the proposal to the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) is scheduled for March 14,2000. Following the ERC meeting, I will send you copies of the ERC determination along with the timeframes for the public comment and appeal periods for your files. Please provide a charge number for the publication of the environmental determination. • acceptance CITY OF;RENTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION • MASTER APPLICATION • OWNER(S) ' PROJECT INFORMATION (cont.) ' • Note: If there is more than one legal owner, please attach an additional notarized Master Application for each owner. EXISTING LAND USE(S): NAME: City of Renton, Surface Water Utility River Channel, directly downstream of the Landsburg Bridge. ADDRESS: Municipal Building 1055 South Grady Way EXISTING ZONING: N.A. CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (425) 430-7205 PROPOSED LAND USE(S): No change from existing. CONTACT PERSON/APPLICANT • NAME: Gary Schimek, Surface Water Utility PROPOSED ZONING: No change from existing. ADDRESS: 1005 South Grady Way SITE AREA (SQ. FT. OR ACREAGE): CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98005 Approzimately 0.26 acres of gravel bar in-channel. MANNING n�ELOpMENT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (425) 430-7205 PROJECT VRCOE: C% Y OF RENTON $150,000 FEB 1 200° • ' PROJECT INFORMATION (� VCL IS THE SITE LOCAT 141E IFER PROTECTION AREA? PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Element for the No USACE Cedar River 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. PROPERTY/PROJECT ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION: Upper Cedar River,directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge. IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY King County,Sections 17, 18, 19;Township 22 North; Range 7 East. SENSITIVE AREA? KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): Yes. The project is within an existing river channel that N.A. Main channel of the Cedar River(see attached maps) supports several species of fish. 1 � Y LEGAL DESCRIPTIC.._ F PROPERTY (Attach separate v :it if necessary) " Mainstem Cedar River, directly downstream of the Landsburg Bridge. River mile 20-21 . Sections 17,18, and 19; Township 22 North; Range 7 East. See attached maps. TYPE OF.APPLICATION"& FEES Check all application types that apply--City.staff will determine fees. - ANNEXATION $ SUBDIVISION: _ REZONE $ _ SPECIAL PERMIT $ _ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $ TEMPORARY PERMIT $ SHORT PLAT $ _ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT$ TENTATIVE PLAT $ SITE PLAN APPROVAL $ _ PRELIMINARY PLAT $ GRADE & FILL PERMIT $ _ FINAL PLAT $ (NO. CU. YDS: VARIANCE $ PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: $ (FROM SECTION: _WAIVER $ _ PRELIMINARY _WETLAND PERMIT $ FINAL _ ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT $ MOBILE HOME PARKS: $ BINDING SITE PLAN $ SHORELINE REVIEWS: _TENTATIVE _ PRELIMINARY SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT $ FINAL _ CONDITIONAL USE $ _ VARIANCE $ _ EXEMPTION $No Chargc X ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW $ �»Q REVISION $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP . 61(), Z �' I, (Print Name) (�(Lr .1CA niiek', declare that I am (please check one) the owner of the property involved in this application, ✓the authorized representative to act for the property owner(please attach proof of authorization), and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are irkollnilikole and correct to.the best of my knowledge and belief. &AIQY `=O �.��Ssion F..A'Q... �� i J: ojAR �j,. TEST: Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, in and `mac• N �' 1I the State of W(u A . residing at (Name of Owner/Representative) —41 •— RAM f0 on the / day of ecoet6 444110e � ar PUBLIC i . (Signat of Owner/Representative) �/ 0„yy;;;`�� (4 e JJ (Signature of Notary Publi (This section to be completed by .City Staff.) City File Number: 1 p .SA R SHPL CU , LLA " PP FP """TP' SP RVMP V AAD." W. FPUD SM SME PMHP. FMHP . BSP A• TOTAL FEES:" $ TOTAL POSTAGE PROVIDED: $ . REVISED 1/95 Efl-y iiZONMENTAL REVIEW SUBMITTn,., Requirement#7-Project Narrative Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project Project name, size and location of site • <Project Name> The "Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project"is required by the Hydraulic Project Approval permit issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the US Army Corp of Engineers Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Project. <Size and Location of Site>A total of 10,000 cubic yards of spawning gravel will be transported to and subsequently placed in the upper Cedar River between river miles 20 and 21 (as measured from the mouth at Lake Washington) over a 10-15 year period. This reach of the upper Cedar River is located immediately downstream of the Landsburg Road SE bridge in King County, and is approximately 15 miles southeast of the City of Renton. Each year a 500 ft long, 25 ft wide, and 4 ft high berm consisting of about 1,000 cubic yards of gravel will be constructed within the reach. Zoning designation of the site and adjacent properties The site and adjacent properties are zoned as recreational. Current use of site and any existing improvement <Current use of site> The project site consists of three existing elements: river, access ramp, and parking lot. The Cedar River is used for recreation and also supports fishery resources. The access ramp is used by boaters to access the river. The parking lot is used by boaters and King County trail users. <Any existing improvement>No site improvements are planned. The gravel is being placed into the river to enhance fisheries habitat. Special Site Features The sole special site feature is the Cedar River. Gravel will be placed in the Cedar River to improve chinook spawning habitat. Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions <Soil Type>Large cobble and boulder are in river. The bank consists primarily of sandy soil. The soil appears to be stable (i.e., none or minor erosion) and is not mapped as unstable under King County's sensitive areas map. <Drainage>Drainage from the King County Landsburg Trail Head enters the Cedar River. Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development <Proposed use of the property> The King County Trail Head Park property will be used to stage the placement of 1,000 cubic yards of spawning gravel into the Cedar River eacBatagypiukttepoLAWNG years. CITY OF RENTON <Scope of proposed development>No development is proposed. FEB 1 6 2000 Proposed off-site improvements `ECEIVED Salmonid spawning habitat in the upper Cedar River will be improved. Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed project $150,000 Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is proposed Ten-Thousand(10,000) cubic yards of spawning gravel will be placed into the upper Cedar River over a 10-15 year period. Specifically, one-thousand cubic yards of spawning gravel will be placed in the upper Cedar River each year during summer. The spawning gravel was dredged from the Lower Cedar River during summer 1998. Number,type and size of trees to be removed Construction activities are being planned to minimize impact to the riparian area. No trees are anticipated to be removed Explanation of any land to be dedicated by the City Not applicable. 1RONMENTAL REVIEW SUBMITT. . Requirement#8-Construction Mitigation Description Landsburg Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project Proposed Construction Dates (begin and end dates) Construction will occur for a limited time (about two-weeks) during summer each year over the next 10- 15 year period. Typically, construction will occur for a consecutive two-week period(excluding weekends and holidays) between July 15 and August 15 to coincide with summer low flows and the in- stream construction window. Hours of Operation Construction will occur between Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.Mand 7:00 P.M Proposed Hauling Routes Ten-thousand cubic yards(10,000) of spawning gravel are currently stored on the City's NARCO site. The NARCO site is located along the Cedar River Trail about 500 feet southeast of the 1-405 overpass. The spawning gravel to be transported from the NARCO site to the King County Landsburg Trail Head, and subsequently placed into the Cedar River. The Landsburg Trail Head is located immediately north of the Landsburg Road SE Bridge on the west side of Landsburg Road SE. Each yearl,000 cubic yards of the gravel(about 70 truckloads) will be hauled from the NARCO site to the King County Landsburg Trail Head via the following route: -From NARCO access road, make right hand turn onto Renton Avenue S -From Renton Avenue South, make right hand turn onto Houser Way North -From Houser Way North, make right hand turn onto Bronson Way N -Bronson Way N becomes Maple Valley Road after 1-405 underpass -From Maple Valley Road, make left hand turn onto Kent Kangley Road -From Kent Kangley Road, make left hand turn onto Landsburg Road SE -From Landsburg Road SE, make left hand turn into King County Landsburg Trail Head Park. The route will be followed in reverse to return to the NARCO site for additional truck loads. Measures to be implemented to minimize dust, traffic and transportation impacts, erosion, mud, noise, and other noxious characteristics Construction equipment will have mufflers and exhaust systems in accordance with Federal and State Standards, and that are in good operating condition. Erosion control measures will be used during construction. Any specialty hours proposed for construction or hauling None Preliminary traffic control plan "Truck Crossing"signs will be placed along the east side of Landsburg Road NE to alert south-bound traffic that trucks may be making a legal left-hand turn into the the King County Landsburg Trail Head. No other traffic control measures are necessary since traffic will not be impeded at any point along the route. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON FEB 1 8 2000 ` . CITY . , I' RENTON imll • `e; . PlanningBuilding/Public Works Department Jesse Tanner,Mayor ' Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator 11� 01 A � A February 4,2000 t1 o�RF�LT�o�,• , /it Mr.Randy Sandin e�� / 42 Site Development Services /� King County O • Department of Development and Environmental Services 900 Oakesdale Avenue Southwest ' Renton,Washington 98055-1219 Re: Cedar River 205 (Landsburg) Gravel Supplementation Project SEPA Lead Agency Status - Dear Mr. Sandin: This letter is to confirm the oral agreement between King County("County")and the City of Renton("City")that the City should take Lead Agency status for the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)review of the above-referenced project. The basis for this determination is that,although the project site lies outside the City and the County is processing the applications for shoreline and grade and fill permits,the action for which this project serves as mitigation occurred within the City's jurisdiction. Additionally,the • • City was SEPA Lead Agency for the Environmental Impact Statement for the mitigation("Cedar River Section 205 Flood Damage Reduction Study,"August 1997).- We have received the application for SEPA environmental review and are in the process of determining if it is complete. Therefore,please inform us,as soon as possible, if you do not agree that the City of Renton should take Lead Agency status for the SEPA review of the Cedar River 205 (Landsburg) Gravel Supplementation Project. - Thank you very much for your assistance. If you have further questions about this correspondence,you may contact me at(425)430-7218. • incerely, (— ))' r Hanson Development Services Director LIT cc: Jennifer Henning,Principal Planner Elizabeth Higgins,Senior Planner • - 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,Washington. 98055 • VELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION _ • WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS I:: ::S.UB TT. 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Development Planning Section h:\division.s\develop.ser\dev.plan.ing\waiver.xls • Er _ _RONMENTAL CHECKL1, EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project: Cedar River Chinook Salmon Spawning Gravel Supplementation 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton,Surface Water Utility Telephone: (425)430-7205 3. Address: 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Contact: Gary Schimek,P.E. LOPMENT PLANNING PLANNING I.�OF RENTORI Telephone: FEB ' 6 loop (425)430-7205 RECEIVE � 4. Date checklist prepared: December 1999 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton,Surface Water Utility 6. Proposed timing or schedule(Including phasing, if applicable): Pre-application process December 1999 Complete of all permitting May 2000 Complete of contracting (if required) June 2000 Commence project June or July (depending on flows)2000 Complete project(project will occur August yearly during same months through 2010) 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?If yes, explain. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • Feb`ruary 1, 2000 3 - _Lnvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Gravel supplementation will occur yearly during June,July and August through year 2010. 8. List any environmental information(studies, reports, etc.)you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. The Corps of Engineers prepared an EIS for the dredging of the lower 1.25 miles of the Cedar River for which this work is partial mitigation. Golder Associates has prepared a zero-rise floodplain analysis for this project. A gravel composition survey will be completed prior to placement of the gravel. 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 io. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,if known. Include Federal, State, City, County, and local districts or regional offices. • King County: Grading Permit w/Sensitive Areas review and Shorelines Permit • King County Parks Department: ROW permit • Washington State Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)Hydraulic Project Approval(HPA) • Washington State Department of Natural Resources(DNR)Application for Authorization to use State-Owned Aquatic Lands • National Marine Fisheries Service/USFW Section 7 Consultation • USACE Public Notification 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. (You may attach a page if this space is not adequate.) 1,00o cubic yards (cy)of clean spawning gravel will be placed in the Cedar River between river-mile(RM)20 and 21, directly downstream of the Landsburg bridge, each year for the net ten years. The gravel placement is required mitigation by WDFW for the US Army Corps of Engineers section 205 flood damage reduction project. To access the site a narrow ramp will be constructed down the bank in one location from the King County recreational trail to the channel. The gravel will be placed as a long berm near the center of the Cedar River.Due to the limited access,placement of the gravel will utilize either specialized gravel placement equipment to deliver the gravel to the desired location or equipment such as BobcatTM tracked vehicle will form a berm up and downstream. The project will occur during low summer flows. The berm will be two feet above the water surface, approximately four feet total in Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 February 1, 2000 4 -i:nvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY height,50o feet in length,and 25 feet wide, with a side slope of 1:1. The ramp will be removed and the shoreline revegetated after completion of the project.Since this will be an annual project, revegetation will consist primarily of native grasses and groundcovers.In future years this vegetation will be left in place and if a ramp is used it will placed on top of this vegetation.Because of the short duration of the construction activity it is anticipated that there will be no permanent damage to the vegetation. Since the Cedar River does have high flows,with high velocities during freshets some armoring will be necessary at the toe of the slope to prevent excessive erosion. 12. Location of the proposal: The project is located in King County on the Cedar River, downstream from Landsburg Bridge. The shoreline jurisdiction is King County DDES, the riparian zone and uplands that will be used for access is owned by King County Parks. The jurisdiction within the ordinary high water mark is WDFW. The streambed is owned by DNR. Location:RM 20-21 of Cedar River;Sections 17,18 and 19; Township 22N,Range 7E If site is over a large area, describe boundaries. Site plans, etc., are helpful,but are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site(underline one): Flat, rolling hills, steep slopes, mountainous, other River Channel. b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? The bank slope varies in gradient throughout the reach, and the channel is fairly incised with a box shaped channel, approximately 10o feet in width. The river channel gradient is 2-4%throughout the reach.. 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 prime farmland. In the channel is large cobble and boulder. The banks consist of mainly sandy soil, but appear to be stable(i.e., no to little erosion)and are not mapped as unstable soils under King County's sensitive areas map. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • February 1, 2000 5 invironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?If so, describe. None known e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling,or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Gravel will be placed in the channel for spawning enhancement. The volume will be 1,000 CY/year for io years. The gravel source is the same material dredged from the Cedar River near the confluence with Lake Washington in i998. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,generally describe. No significant erosion is anticipated. Some erosion may occur during the placement of the gravel. The access to the channel will be design to prevent as much as possible, disturbance to the banks and riparian area.. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? None h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,if any: Any vegetation disturbed during the implementation of the project will be replanted. The project is proposed to implement during the lowest flows and driest time of the year. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal(i.e. dust, automobile,odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed?If any,generally describe and give approximate quantities,if known. Exhaust from the equipment used to place the gravel and transport the gravel to the site will emit a minor amount of exhaust. Dust may also occur from the gravel as it is being placed in the channel. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Equipment will have mufflers and exhaust systems in accordance with Federal and Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • 'February 1, 2000 6 - __;nvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY State standards. 3. WATER a. Surface: 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. The project is within the channel of the mainstem Cedar River which is a Tributary to Lake Washington. 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. Yes. See attached map. 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. Approximately 1,00o CY/year for 10 years(total 10,00o CY)of spawning gravel will be placed in the river. The gravel was previously dredged downstream from the project site, in the Cedar, near the confluence with Lake Washington. The gravel was sieved by Golder Associates scientist and determined to be sufficient size recommended for spawning of Chinook and Sockeye. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 1oo-year floodplain?If so,note location on the site plan. Yes,see attached map. 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. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn,or will water be discharged to ground water? Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • February 1, 2000 - - 7 environmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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 houses to be served(if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. NA. c. Water Runoff(including storm water): 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 the water flow into other waters?If so, describe. NA. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The project will occur during the summer dry months, chances of runoff occurring on disturbed stream bank areas is minimal. Any disturbance to the stream bank will be replanted prior to the rainy season. 4. PLANTS a. Check or underline types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar,pine,other X shrubs X grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush,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? Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 February 1, 2000 8 environmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Some plant disturbance may occur during project implementation, but will be avoided as much as possible. Large trees will not be removed. Access will occur in the area were the right bank recreational trail is closest to the channel. After implementation any disturbances will be replanted as needed. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no known threatened or endangered plant species on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,if any: After project implementation, any disturbed areas will be replanted as needed. Typical vegetation for re-vegetation enhancement will use native grasses and groundcover, ie: salal, huckleberry or other low growing riparian vegetation. Re- vegetation is intended to provide stabilization of disturbed areas, and to discourage the growth of unwanted non-native species such as Himalayan Blackberry and Reed Canary Grass. The project is part of an ongoing spawning gravel enhancement project and will continue to require maintenance in the future, monitoring of the re- vegetation to insure native plant growth is part of the project. When gravel supplementation is completed in the year 2010 the disturbed area(s)will be replanted with native conifers to provide shade and a source of large woody debris. 5. ANIMALS a. Underline 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,beer, elk,beaver, other fish: bass,salmon,trout,herring, shellfish, other Many species offish are known to inhabit the upper mainstem Cedar River; these include chinook,sockeye, and coho salmon; steelhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The project is a mitigation requirement by WDFW to enhance spawning availability for salmonids in the upper Cedar. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Bull trout Chinook Salmon Marbled murrelett Bald eagle Presence of amphibians is unknown c. Is the site part of a migration route?If so, explain. The channel is used a migratory route by salmon to approximately RM 21.6 (o.6 mile Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • February 1, 2000 9 _environmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY above the project site)where the Landsburg dam exists and is a block for all upstream migration offish. A proposed fish ladder may be constructed by Seattle Public Utilities in the future which would allow migration beyond the dam. Bird migration of native species does occur in the area . d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The project is a mitigation requirement of the HPA issued by WDFW for the USAGE Cedar River 205 Flood Damage Control project. The goal of the mitigation project is to enhance salmonid spawning habitat in the upper reaches of throughout the Cedar River,specifically in R1VI20-21. Vegetation disturbance will be minimized and replanted after project implementation. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kind 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. None 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: NA. 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 occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Refueling of machinery will occur near the site, but will be restricted an area too feet from the Cedar River in the adjacent parking lot. No refueling will be in or near the channel. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required? Typical emergency services by the Fire Department in case of fire, injury, or fuel spills. The Department of Ecology spill response hot line,King County, and WDFW would be notified immediately in case of a fuel spill. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • February 1, 2000 10 -environmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any: NA. b. NOISE 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Short-term noise from dump trucks carrying the gravel and equipment used to place the gravel from 7a.m. to 5 p.m. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any: Construction equipment will have mufflers and exhaust systems in accordance with Federal and State standards, and that are in good operating condition. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use of the project site and adjacent properties is primarily recreation including hiking trails,horseback riding, bicycling, canoeing/kayaking, and bird watching.Adjacent to the proposed site is a trailhead which provides parking and loading and unloading areas for recreationalists.Some of these uses are described in more detail below. The project site is the mainstem Cedar River directly downstream of the Landsburg Bridge. Adjacent to the riparian zone on the right downstream bank,for the extent of the project reach (RM 20-21), is a King County Parks recreational trail utilized for biking, walking, and horse back riding. A trail also exists on the left downstream bank for a limited distance along the project reach(see attached maps). A kayaking slalom course exist within the channel, both upstream and downstream of the Landsburg Bridge. The course consists of poles suspended above the channel used to kayak around during races. The president from the kayaking club has met on-site with the City of Renton and is aware or the project. There may be a way to avoid damage or possibly enhance the course during and after implementation, and possibly enhance it. b. Has the site been used for agriculture?If so, describe. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • ` February 1, 2000 11 -;nvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY No c. Describe any structures on the site. The proposed project begins directly downstream from the Landsburg Bridge. However, the bridge will not be impacted by the project. d. Will any structures be demolished?If so,what? NA. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Forestry f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Shoreline of the State, conservancy. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Yes, the Cedar River is considered an environmentally sensitive location, and the riparian area is on King County's map as a Sensitive Area. i. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. j. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any: NA. k. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: NA. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. NA. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • February 1, 2000 12 environmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY b. Approximately how many units,if any,would be eliminated?Indicate whether high, middle, or low income housing. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NA. io. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? NA. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NA. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any: NA. ii. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What types of light or glare will the proposal produce?What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard of interfere with views? NA. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any: NA. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 • ' • ' February 1, 2000 13 Jnvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY vicinity? Recreational boaters (river kayaks)use the project area during high flows. The gravel placement will occur during low flows, having minimal effect to the kayaks. The recreation trails utilized during next to the project site are utilized year around. The project would have a short-term disturbance to the trail and the users. Other recreational uses may include birdwatching. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Short term displacement of trail use and potential disruption of the kayak course. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any: The project will be implemented during low flows,which will minimally affect the recreational boaters. The gravel will be temporarily stored in areas off the trail to avoid blocking access. If the project is successful, more fish will be spawning in the area, which will enhance aesthetics and recreational fishing. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national,state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site?If so,generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any: NA. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on-site plans,if any. The gravel is presently stored on City of Renton property, near the city.A total of i,000 cubic yards per year will be transported by truck to the site by traveling Highway 169 south to Highway 516 east to Landsburg Road. Landsburg Road crosses the Cedar River via the Landsburg Bridge. The project is directly downstream from the bridge. To access the channel, the equipment will need to utilize a King County Park's recreational trail along the right bank of the river. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 February 1, 2000 14 _,nvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY It is anticipated that the project will require approximately 65 one-way trips (15 cy per truck)by trucks to complete the project each year for 10-15 years.Duration of the project each year is estimated to be 10 working days or approximately 6 to 7 truckloads per day. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? None known. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? None. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways?If so,generally describe(indicate whether public or private). No. e. Will the project 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? If known,indicate when peak volumes would occur. It is anticipated that the project will require approximately 65 one-way trips (15 cy per truck) by trucks to complete the project each year over a 10-15 year period. Duration of the project is estimated to be 10 working days or approximately 6 to 7 truckloads per day. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: There will not be any long-term transportation impacts as a result of this project. 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. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any. Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 Peliruary 1, 2000 15 Jnvironmental Checklist EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY NA. 16. UTILITIES a. Underline utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,water, refuse service,telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Upstream from the project, approximately o.5-0.6 miles, is the Landsburg dam. A Seattle City Public Utilities water supply system. 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. None. C. SIGNATURE 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: 2t444. 3 naiLy'2'L Date Submitted: 2///2-a Golder Associates Inc. Project No. 993-1667 Landsburg Spawning Gravel Supplementation Mitigation Project 2/1/2000 LutA ©o - 0��. - INTERFUND TRANSFER Transfer Number: Date: /4/00 General Description: Q Department To Be Charged (Transfer Out-From) P3Pt//5V / Description Account Number WO/Function Amount Ei4VfRoniMEnJrAL Pev;ev✓ 12/. 000WO_ or 5960. for LANDbi3UR . Gravel 003e 65 , 06 cO9S 65/'5/53-M 000. v0 NIi9J?ll o4 i7-caE�r Department Authorization: 4.4V Department To Be Credited (Transfer In - To) Dc,)61, ,V.„n,4 5oz_o3og s • Description Account Number WO/Function Amount �-n)v,°eNtno01 Al � XY,rxn1 l)OO.,aLSo gI.Oci Oo0- 1,oCjU Distribution: White: Finance Department Yellow: Department to be Charged Pink: Department to be Credited LUA Oo `INTERFUND TRANSFER Transfer Number: Date: /)(7420 General Description: ii j� (ik1, IN Al i1F.�re tr7Pr.+,\1Q4 ..-tf.�0\41 f\^"0 1.�P:1",r1N) (V\ - ..: nr•) Y r A \ t Department To Be Charged (Transfer Out-From) P13P1t// • Description Account Number WO/Function Amount Es4ViRoaptE,lrAL Rev►ew, 42/• 000600. O/Q. 5960. -foe LA►vosfinheta Gravel 0038. 65, O 6 495' 65-ms-/53SD 4000. ®0 14 Ho,/ 7'0.,;Ft �' J g khilid Department Authorization: Department To Be Credited (Transfer In - To) e Description Account Number WO/Function Amount c7O0.L45a gl00®4 ODc 7 1 000'24 Distribution: • White: Finance Department Yellow: Department to be Charged Pink: Department to be Credited **************************************************************** City of Renton WA Reprinted: 02/17/00 08 :56 Receipt **************************************************************** Receipt Number: R0000752 Amount: 1, 000 . 00 02/17/00 08 :56 Payment Method: IOT. Notation: INTER-OFFICE Init: JEJ Project #: LUA00-022 Type: LUA Land Use Actions Location: UPPER CEDAR RIVER, DIRECTLY DOWNSTREAM OF LAND Total Fees: 1, 000 . 00 This Payment 1, 000 . 00 Total ALL Pmts: 1,000 . 00 Balance: . 00 **************************************************************** Account Code Description Amount 000 .345 . 81. 00 . 0007 Environmental Review 1, 000 . 00