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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:
Urgent Care Clinic.
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2. Name of applicant:
Velmeir Acquisition Services, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant:
Geza de Gall, CEO
Velmeir Acquisition Services, LLC
5757 West Maple Road, Suite 800
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Contact
Angelica Schattler, Assistant Planner
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(425) 251-6222
4. Date checklist prepared:
January 27, 2023
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton, Washington
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Conditional Use and Site Plan Review Approval: June 2023
Building Permit Submittals: July 2023
Construction Start: January 2024
Grand Opening: July 2024
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Plans for future additions, expansions, or any further activity beyond the initial build-out
are not being considered at this time.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Listed below are documents directly related to the environmental review of the applicant's
proposal. These documents will either be made available in conjunction with this submittal,
as a deferred submittal for this entitlement process, or subsequently made available during
future permitting processes, as required by City staff.
• Stormwater Technical Information Report prepared by Barghausen Consulting
Engineers, Inc.
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• ALTA Survey prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• Wetland and Stream Delineation Report prepared by The Watershed Company
• Traffic Impact Analysis and Parking Analysis prepared by Kimley-Horn
• Geotechnical Report to be prepared by GeoEngineers
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.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no other applications or proposals pending for
government approvals that directly affect the subject property.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if
known.
The project scope of work is anticipated to require the following permit approvals:
• Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
• Site Plan Review
• Building Permit
• Civil Construction Permit
• Sign Permit
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Permits
• Right-of-Way Permit
• Utility 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.)
The scope of the project involves the development of a new 10,655-square-foot Urgent Care
Clinic. The project also proposes site improvements, including, but not limited to, trash
enclosure, emergency drop-off turn around, ambulance drop-off, emergency generator,
exterior lighting, off-street parking, interior and perimeter landscaping, stormwater
management, stormwater quality, source control, and exterior signage.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide
the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map,
and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans
required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans
submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The project site is located within the City of Renton, at 901 S Grady Way, Renton,
Washington 98057 (Outlot). The site is located in Quarter S.W. of Section 17, the Quarter
N.E. of Section 19, and Quarter N.W. of Section 20, all in Township 23 N, and Range 5 E.
The subject property consists of two parcels, with a boundary line adjustment to designate
the Outlot to be approximately 1.94 acres.
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B. Environmental Elements [HELP]
1. Earth [help]
a. General description of the site:
The project site in its current condition is largely undeveloped with some parking and
landscaping development.
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Existing site grades are relatively flat with the majority of existing site grades varying
between 35 and 37 feet. No steep slopes exceeding 10 percent are identified.
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.
The soils encountered at the site appear to be shallow fill overlaying alluvium and underlain
by sandstone. The soils are not considered prime farmland.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
No surface indicators of soil instability have been visually identified, and to the best of our
knowledge, no history of soil instability exists.
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.
A preliminary analysis of cut/fill activity indicates an estimated 1,100 cubic yards of total
earthwork. An estimated 100 cubic yards will be imported into the site.
Grading activity will utilize on-site material whenever possible in an effort to minimize fill.
All imported fill will be sourced from the approved sites and documented accordingly.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion is a possibility during construction activity, but under this proposal, erosion is
primarily limited to grading, excavation, and fill activities. A Temporary Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan (TESC) will be prepared during the engineering phase and
implemented throughout the construction phase, reducing the potential for erosion on site.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
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Approximately 65 percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces upon project
completion.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Specific measures will be fully detailed in the TESC Plan created for the project and will
incorporate a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) designed to reduce the probability
of erosion and control the dissemination of airborne particulates and prevent sedimentation
from being conveyed to both on-site and downstream drainage systems, drainage swale, and
onto adjacent properties and rights-of-way. Examples of BMPs often utilized include surface
watering to control dust, drainage channels, silt control fencing, and sediment control ponds.
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.
Airborne particulates (dust), along with vehicular exhaust from construction equipment, are
the most likely short-term sources of emissions during construction activity. The primary
source of long-term emissions will be from customer vehicular exhaust, as a byproduct of
the operation for the Urgent Care Clinic.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Aside from vehicular exhaust originating with traffic on the adjacent rights-of-way, no off-
site sources of emissions and/or odors have been identified.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Airborne particulates will be minimized through surface watering during the construction
phase of the project. Construction emissions will be further reduced through emission
equipment in an effort to fully comply with Washington State emission standards.
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.
There is a wetland known as Puget Wetland located to the south and approximately 50 feet
from the project site.
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.
The project work will take place approximately 50 feet from the wetland; however, it will
not require any work over or within the wetland. There are existing impervious surfaces and
improvements that separate the project site from the wetland.
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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.
No amount of fill and dredge material will be placed in or removed from surface waters.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The proposal will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
Based on FEMA Flood Panel 53033C0977G, the proposal site lies within Zone X: Area of
Minimal Flood Hazard.
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.
The project will not discharge waste materials into surface waters.
b. Ground Water: [help]
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.
Groundwater is not proposed to be withdrawn from a well for drinking purposes.
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.
No waste material will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources.
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 redevelopment is designed to maintain existing drainage patterns. Proposed catch basins
will be utilized to collect stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. Stormwater will then
be conveyed to a treatment facility, prior to discharging the runoff to the conveyance system
within the right-of-way. The hydraulically isolated trash enclosure will collect stormwater
runoff from the dumpster area and convey the runoff to the sanitary sewer system.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
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The water quality and source control measures proposed on this site will substantiall y limit
the chance that waste materials could enter ground or surface waters.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site?
If so, describe.
The proposal is not expected to alter or affect existing drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
Stormwater runoff will be mitigated for both runoff quality and quantity in accordance with
the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. These will include a conveyance
element, source control, and an enhanced water quality treatment facility.
4. Plants [help]
a. Check the 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
____ 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?
The existing vegetation within the interior of the project area will be removed and replaced
with new trees, plantings, shrubs, and groundcover to be specified on a landscape plan to be
approved by the City. The existing vegetation located outside the project area will be
retained. A preliminary landscape plan is included with this submittal.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
To our knowledge, there are no threatened or endangered species known to exist 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:
Trees and plantings will be selected that are native to the Pacific Northwest and/or as
specified by City Code.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
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Based on the King County iMap, no noxious weeds or invasive species are known to be on
or near the project site.
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 ________
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
According to the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Information for Planning
and Consolidation Map the threatened Marbled Murrelet and Yellow-billed Cuckoo birds
have been previously found within the vicinity of the site. There are no critical habitats on
the project site; however, there is a critical aquatic habitat wetland approximately 50 feet
south of the project site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
To the best of our knowledge, the site is not part of a migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The project development will does not propose any work on the existing impervious surface
that is located between the project site and wetland. No other mitigation measures are
proposed or required.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of our knowledge, there are no invasive animal species living on site or to be
found in the immediate vicinity.
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 will be required to meet the operational needs of the completed project.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No impacts have been identified that limit or restrict the use of solar energy on adjacent
properties.
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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:
Energy conservation will be achieved through design elements that fully comply with the
current provisions of the Washington State Energy Code.
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.
None are routinely associated with urgent care clinic uses on a regular or recurring basis.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
According to the Department of Ecology the site is listed as a Contaminated Cleanup Site;
however, it is our understanding that cleanup was completed as part of the demolition of the
previous gasoline station use. Cleanup Site ID: 2893. Any contaminated soils or water
encountered during construction will be remediated in accordance with the Department of
Ecology requirements.
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.
It is currently unknown if the project site contains any hazardous chemicals or conditions
that would affect the project development; however, if any contamination from hazardous
materials is encountered, it will be remediated in accordance with the Department of Ecology
requirements.
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.
The operation of the Urgent Care Clinic may include chemicals stored and used such as
cleaning agents, disinfecting, and sterilizing agents, laboratory chemicals, medical gases,
anesthetic agents, cytotoxic drugs, and pharmaceutical substances.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The level of emergency services (fire, police, medical) utilized would be consistent with
comparable developments of this size and type. The project will include an ambulance drop-
off for medical emergencies.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
The facility is expected to follow best management practices to reduce and control
environmental health hazards in accordance with OSHA standards and guidelines for
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equipment storage, personal protective equipment, exposure control plans, and management
of medical wastes.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
The only identified source of noise in the immediate vicinity occurs within the surrounding
road network.
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.
Short-term noise associated with construction activity will be limited to construction traffic
and equipment. The maximum noise levels should be expected to occur within the range
between 57 and 89 dBA. These construction noise impacts will be limited by City Code to
certain hours of the day (typically starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending in the early evening hours
on weekdays). All construction activity associated with the project will be done in full
compliance with City Code requirements.
Long-term noise impacts are expected to be relatively minor and limited to traffic on site.
Noise levels are not expected to exceed current ambient noise levels after project
construction. Loading operations will be regulated to the extent required by City Code.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Noise impacts associated with the construction phase of the project will be limited in
duration. To mitigate general noise impacts during the construction phases, measures such
as using and regularly maintaining efficient mufflers and quieting devices on all construction
equipment and vehicles will be taken. Construction hours will roughly be limited to the
normal workday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Long-term noise levels are anticipated to be consistent with the existing conditions of the
site.
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.
The site consists of a vacant pad site located within the Home Development commercial
development center. The surrounding uses are primarily commercial in the vicinity of site.
The proposal will not affect current land use on nearby or adjacent properties.
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?
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To the best of our knowledge, the project site has not been used as working farmlands or
working forest lands.
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:
The proposed project will not affect or be affected by surrounding working farms or forest
land normal business operations.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are no structures on the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
There are no structures on the site.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The current zoning designation of the site is Commercial Arterial (CA).
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The current comprehensive plan designation of the subject property is Commercial Arterial
(CA).
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
There is no shoreline designation for the site.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
The City of Renton COR Maps indicated that the site is located within a Wellhead Protection
Area Zone: Zone 2 – Downtown. The project will be designed to satisfy any stormwater
standards for development in the Wellhead Protection Area.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Following project completion, the development will likely employ between 8 and 12
employees at any one time/per shift. The project does not include any residential
components, and no one will reside on the site following project completion.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
With no residential component, there is no residential displacement.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
With no residential displacement, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
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L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The proposed use is permitted within the zoning district with a Hearing Examiner
Conditional Use Permit and is subject to various levels of review to ensure compatibility and
compliance with all applicable codes.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
With no impacts to agricultural or forest lands identified, no mitigation measures are
required or proposed.
9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
The project proposal does not include any residential components. No housing units will
be provided.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
The proposal does not eliminate housing units.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
With no impacts identified, no measures are proposed or required.
10. Aesthetics [help]
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed urgent care clinic at its highest point is 24 feet in height. The principal exterior
materials for the urgent care clinic will consist of stone masonry, aluminum siding, and metal
composite. The project will be designed to comply with all applicable architectural standards
as specified per City Code requirements.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The project will be designed to comply with all applicable City setback and site clearance
requirements. No significant views of the immediate vicinity are expected to be altered or
obstructed as a result of this project.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
With no aesthetic impacts identified, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
Compliance with existing design guidelines and standards reduces or controls any aesthetic
impacts, which may otherwise have occurred.
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11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
The primary sources of light or glare resulting from the completed retail project will be
produced from exterior lighting fixtures and vehicle headlights during even ing hours. The
project will utilize fixtures that help to minimize the possibility of glare and/or spillover
affecting adjacent properties. The lights will remain on during evening hours since the
facility is open 24 hours.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No safety hazards or obstruction to views are anticipated.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None identified.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
The project's mitigation of light or glare lies in the choice of exterior fixtures and their design.
The likely use of recessed and shielded wall fixtures will play a major role in reducing glare
and spillover. The use of landscaping including berms, planting beds, and a substantial
number of trees will further minimize the potential of spillover.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
No designated and informal recreation opportunities are identified in the immediate vicinity
of the site.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
The project will not displace any recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
With no impacts identified, no measures are proposed or required.
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.
There are no buildings or structures over 45 years old located on the site that are eligible for
preservation registers.
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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.
According to the Washington DAHP map, the site is not listed as a probable discovery site
and to the best of our knowledge, there is no evidence of cultural importance.
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.
To the best of our knowledge, no specific studies have been undertaken and no specific
efforts aside from review of available GIS have been conducted to research the probability
of cultural, historical, or archaeological resources on the site.
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.
With no impacts identified, there are no measures proposed or required.
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.
The project site abuts Talbot Road South on the west side of the subject property. The project
proposes the use of the two current access driveways onto Talbot Road South that serve the
larger development area and bound the project site on the north and south sides. Both current
driveways are right-in/right-out access points. Please refer to the enclosed Preliminary Site
Plan for proposed access locations.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The project site is not directly served by public transit stops; however, the closest bus stop is
No. 59938 along Talbot Road South fronting the west property across the right-of-way
approximately 150 feet from the southwest corner 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?
The completed project will provide a total of 46 standard parking spaces. No surface parking
will be eliminated.
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).
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The project proposes the use of two existing (2) driveways including two (2) right-in right-
out onto Talbot Road South that serve the overall development. A new pedestrian connection
will be constructed between the building entrance and Talbot Road. Additionally, the project
improvements will accommodate the planned right-of-way improvements to be completed
by King County Metro that will include sidewalk and landscape improvements abutting the
project frontage of Talbot Road.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project is not within the immediate vicinity of or have any involvement with, or impact
upon, water, rail, or air transport services or facilities.
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 non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates?
Based on the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by Kimley Horn dated January 27, 2022, the
project is estimated to result in 266 new average daily trips, including a total of 12 AM peak
hour and 16 PM peak hour trips.
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.
The proposal will not interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural
and forest products on roads or streets in the area.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The project is subject to payment of the City's Traffic Impact Fees based on adopted rates
for the proposed use.
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 project will not result in an increased need for public services, such as police and fire
protection beyond the typical service provided for a project of this scale.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
With no impacts identified, the project does not propose or require any measures to reduce
or control direct impacts on public services.
16. Utilities [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic
system,
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other ___________
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
An existing 12-inch water main is located along the north side of the project site within an
easement along the access aisle. The City of Renton is the water purveyor for the site. An
existing 18-inch sewer main runs along the southern end of the property and an existing side
sewer stub will be used to service the site. The site proposes a new transformer tapping into
the existing power stub at the northwestern corner of the site. A gas service tap will most
likely be made to the existing gas main the runs along the north property boundary. There
are existing telecommunications vaults located in the southwestern corner of the site and are
a potential source of service, which will be verified during the engineering phase.
Water: City of Renton
Sewer: City of Renton
Electricity/Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Refuse: Republic Services
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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 Angelica Schattler
Position and Agency/Organization Assistant Planner, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Date Submitted: 1/27/2023
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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.
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:
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.