HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx31_Department_of_Ecology_CommentsFebruary 11, 2022
Clark H. Close, Senior Planner
Planning Division
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Re: Kennydale Gateway
File# PR22-000019/LUA22-000011, Ecology SEPA# 202200185
Dear Clark H. Close:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) notice of application utilizing the optional mitigated determination of non-significance
(ODNS/NOA-M) process for the Kennydale Gateway project. Based on review of the checklist
associated with this project, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) has the following comments:
Regarding Section B, Environmental Elements:
Subsection 1(e): Please add information regarding how deep the excavation will be
conducted at the proposed project location.
Subsection 3(b): Appendix A indicates that groundwater at the site is present at
approximately 2 to 3.5 feet below ground surface. Will dewatering be needed during
excavation and construction? If yes, please add information about dewatering process
and management of water during excavation.
Subsection 7(a)(5): Ecology appreciates that you conducted a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment and identified potential environmental concerns. Ecology recommends soil
and groundwater characterization before redevelopment. If contamination is identified,
please follow Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) requirements to notify Ecology, and take
measures to protect workers and future residents.
Thank you for considering these comments from Ecology. If you have any questions or would
like to respond to these comments, please contact Jing Song from the Toxics Cleanup Program
at (425) 229-2565 or by email at jing.song@ecy.wa.gov.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Northwest Regional Office PO Box 330316 Shoreline, Washington 98133-9716 (206) 594-0000
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EXHIBIT 31
RECEIVED
Clark Close 02/11/2022
PLANNING DIVISION
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Clark H. Close
February 11, 2022
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Sincerely,
Kelli Sheldon
SEPA Coordinator
Sent by email: Clark H. Close, cclose@rentonwa.gov
ecc: Jing Song, Ecology
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