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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_Checklist_220731_v2 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 15 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 1625 Duvall Ave NE Office Building 2. Name of applicant: Kevin Broderick, Broderick Architects SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 15 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 55 S Atlantic St #301 Seattle, WA 98134 Phone: (206)682-7525 4. Date checklist prepared: Monday, October 31, 2022 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): May 2023 – December 2023 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Report 3/8/18, Arborist Report 9/15/19, Drainage Report 10/25/22. 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. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Adminstrative Site Plan Review, Building Permit. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. 1625 Duvall Ave NE Renton, WA 98059 KC Parcel #: 516970-0129 SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 23 N, RANGE 5 E SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 15 Legal Description: MARSHALL JOS P TRS S 80 FT E OF LN BEG NXN OF N LN OF S 100 FT & W MGN 138TH AVE SE TH W 130 FT ALG N LN SD S 100 FT TO TPOB OF SD LN TH S 01- 57-22 W TO S LN TR 12 LESS ST HWY LESS RD PER DEED 20070405000286 B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 2H:1V c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. 3-6” topsoil over 1-2 feet of gravel fill over glacial fill d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Approximately 2,423 cubic yards of material will be removed. 11,557 sf of are will be disturbed for the the project. The central portion of the site will be excavated for the building and parking areas. The east and north portion of the site will be lowered to near street level. Walls surrounding the building and parking areas will be backfilled to create berms to help screen the building. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes. Soils under the site consist of fine-grained material that the Geotech considers moisture-sensitive. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 59.7% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Construction activity should be scheduled or phased as much as possible to avoid earthwork activity during the wet season. Temporary erosion and sediment control and perimter flow control will be established prior to grading. Temporary work area stabilization will be provided in the event of significant storm events or wet periods. After construction, all disturbed areas will be revegetated as soon as possible. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 15 2. Air [help] a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. None known. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: No emissions expected. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None. 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. None. 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. None. 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 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground Water: [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 15 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. The runoff is collected from impervious areas including roofs and parking areas. The proposed drainage system will predominately discharge to the existing storm system in NE 17th Street via a new underground storm drain. No flow control or water quality measures are proposed. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. It’s unlikely for waste materials to enter the drainage system. The system outflows 1537’ via the city drainage system at a streamside location outlined in the Drainage Report. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Runoff area limited to minimum footprint, including parking located under the building. Remainder of the site is heavily landscaped. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other Douglas Firs located on neighboring parcels but roots and drip line extend onto the project parcel. ____shrubs SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 15 ____grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? To be removed vegetation includes: lawn, and tall deciduous hedges. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Proposed plantings consist of city approved species chosen for their hardiness, visual appeal, and ease of maintenance. West setback area is characterized by a mixture of evergreen shubs and trees. Street front areas include deciduous street trees and low ground covers and shrubs. The feature planting area near the entry features evergreen shrubs and grasses. Areas on-property in front of the buiding include a side variety of ornamental grasses, ground covers, evergreen shrubs, and small deciduous trees. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Tansy ragwort was reported near the intersection of Duvall Ave NE & NE Sunset Boulevard in 2019 per King County GIS. 5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ Songbirds, squirrels. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 15 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: New landscaping e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electricity, used for heating & lighting b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Solar would have little or no impact on neighbors. 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: Code compliant insulation + low-e glazing, etc… 7. Environmental Health [help] a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. None known. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. EMS, fire dept if required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: . Temporary erosion and sediment control and perimter flow control will be established prior to grading. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 15 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. Earthmoving equipment. Generally work hours would be 7am to 6pm M-F. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Work hours limited to a normal weekday work hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Properties to the west and north are single family residential. Properties to the south and east are automobile oriented commercial areas. Properties to the west and north are single- family residences. 3-Douglas Firs located on the neighboring lot south of the property line will be removed and re-graded per legal agreement with property owners to the south. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No c. Describe any structures on the site. Existing 2370sf residential structure currenty rented as temporary residence. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The 2370 sf residential structure will be removed. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CA – Commercial Arterial SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 15 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? CMU-Commerical Mixed Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Up to 12 people may work in the bulding. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The building has been carefully designed with generous landscaping, berms, parking screening, building form modulations, durable residential type finishes, pitched roofs, screened mechanical etc. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Not applicable. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not Applicable. 10. Aesthetics [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 15 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The tallest height is 26’-5” tall. The primary exterior materials include a decorative CMU base, Hardie lap siding, and standing seam metal roofing. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The building is screened with a combination of landscaped berms, decorative CMU screen walls and building base, trellises, the overall building form, a roof well that hides rooftop mechanical equipment. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Exterior lighting will be provided that on the entry element provide accent lighting and downlighting along walking areas. The parking area will have ceiling mounted downlights and a sconce over the entry to the garage. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? All light fixtures will be shielded and offer indirect lighting. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Street lights. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: On-site lighting will be shielded, indirect lighting. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 15 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. The existing residence was building 1943 and is not on a historic registry. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None known. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. WISAARD Washington Information System for Architectural and Archealogical Records Data: https://fortress.wa.gov/dahp/wisaardp3/ d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. Not applicable. 14. Transportation [help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Duvall Ave NE is a primary arterial, located along the east side of the site. NE 17th St is a residential access road located along the north side of the site and will be used for driveway access to the site. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes, the site is served by Metro Transit routes 240 and 114 with a northbound stop across the street on Duvall Ave NE and a southbound on Sunset Ave NE near the intersection with Duvall Ave NE. Both stops are within 500 feet of the site. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? 11 stalls are proposed. There is currently a gravel area that appears to have the capacity of about 6 to 8 vehicles. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 15 d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The project will replace an existing 6’ sidewalk along Duvall Ave NE with a new 8’ sidewalk. A new 5’ sidewalk will be provided along NE 17th St, replacing a rip rap retaining wall that otherwise prevents pedestrians from walking down the south side of the street. New 4’ wide entry walks will provide primary pedestrian access to the building from the east. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. None nearby. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? The TIA report indicates the project would generate: 11 Weekday trips, 1 am weekday peak hour trip, and 1 pm weekday peak hour trip. 1 weekly trash collection is expected. Resource: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10th edition, for Land Use Code (LUC) 712 (Small Office Building) g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. None expected. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 15. Public Services [help] a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The proposed building is a similar size to the existing structure and use so limited expanded service is expected. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The building will have fire sprinklers. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 15 6) 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. Water: New 1.5” and 4” diameter waterlines will serve the site from a main in NE 17th St. City of Renton is the water purveyor. An existing ¾” waterline will be used for irrigation. Sewer: A new 6” line from the building will connect to a existing service located along Duvall Ave NE. Service provided by the City of Renton. Storm Water: The proposed system proposed drainage system will predominately discharge to the existing storm system in NE 17th Street via a new underground storm drain. No flow control or water quality measures are proposed. Waste/Recycling: Service to be provided by Republic Services. A waste/recycling enclosure is provided along the driveway along NE 17th Street. Electrical: A new overhead electrical service will be provided via a power pole on the north side of NE 17th St. Puget Sound Energy is the Electrical Provider. Internet/Phone: A new overhead service to be provided from a distribution node on a power pole on the north side of NE 17th St. Xfinity would be the likely service provider. C. Signature [HELP] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Name of signee: Kevin Broderick Position and Agency/Organization Principal, Broderick Architects Date Submitted: 10/31/2022 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 15 When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 15 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.