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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx26_SEPA Environmental ChecklistSEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 1 of 18 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 2 of 18 A. Background Find help answering background questions 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: LivAway Hotel 2. Name of applicant: West77 Partners 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: AAron Converse West77 Partners aaron@west77partners.com Contact: Jenelle Taflin, P.E., Principal Navix Engineering jtaflin@navixeng.com 425-458-7896 4. Date checklist prepared: February 27, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The proposed LivAway Hotel project will be built out in a single phase. Construction is anticipated to commence in early Fall 2023 through the end of 2024. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No, there are no known future additions, expansion, or other activity related to the LivAway Hotel project. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment by Professional Service Industries, Inc. dated April 20, 2018 (prepared for Topgolf) • Phase II Limited Site Investigation Report by Professional Service Industries, Inc. dated June 11, 2018 (prepared for Topgolf) • Wetland Reconnaissance by Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC dated April 30, 2018 (prepared for Topgolf) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 3 of 18 • Geotechnical Engineering Services Report by GeoEngineers dated October 29, 2019 (prepared for Topgolf) • Traffic Impact Analysis by the Transpo Group, dated October 2022 • Technical Information Report for TopGolf by Navix Engineering, dated September 2021 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. The proposed driveway and water connection will be approved and constructed as part of the Renton Retail project located directly north of the LivAway Hotel project. No other pending application or approvals are known to directly impact the LivAway Hotel project. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton: • Site Plan Review • SEPA Environmental Review • Civil Construction Permit Review • Commercial Building Permit Review • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Code Permit Review 11. Give a 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 proposed LivAway Hotel project proposes to construct an approximate 60,000 SF four- story hotel building on an approximate 1.67-acre parcel, east of the new Topgolf facility. 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 LivAway Hotel project site is located on a forthcoming Short Plat created 1.67-acre parcel, east of the new Topgolf facility. The total parcel prior to the Short Plat is approx. 13.18-acres. The parcel is bound by an entry driveway and Renton Retail Park to the north, Park Avenue North to the east, the Topgolf facility to the west, and office with parking structures to the south. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 4 of 18 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions a. General description of the site: Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 5%. 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. On-site soils are comprised of relatively shallow fill overlying alluvial deposits, which consist of very soft to stiff silt with varying sand content and very loose to dense sand with varying silt content. Groundwater was observed as shallow as 4 feet from existing ground surface. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The site is mapped by the City of Renton to be within a Seismic Hazard Area. This condition is addressed in the enclosed geotechnical report. 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 1,000 CY of cut and fill are proposed to construct the proposed improvements. Fill will be re-used if possible and additional fill needed will be sourced from WSDOT-approved sites. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion typical of construction activity is anticipated. Erosion and sedimentation control measures will be implemented according to the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 80% of the site is proposed to be covered with impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. To address the short-term construction-related erosion potential, erosion and sedimentation control measures will be implemented according to the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 5 of 18 2. Air Find help answering air questions 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. Short-term impacts to air quality typical of construction activity are anticipated. Long-term impacts to air quality as a result of vehicle exhaust from customers and residents are not anticipated to be significant. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No, no off-site sources of emissions or odor are anticipated to affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. None. Short-term impacts to air quality typical of construction activity are anticipated. Long- term impacts to air quality as a result of vehicle exhaust from customers and residents are not anticipated to be significant. 3. Water Find help answering water questions a. Surface Water: Find help answering surface water questions 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. No, there are no known surface water bodies in the immediate vicinity of the site. Cedar River is located approximately 1,700’ due west of the site, but the site is not tributary to the Cedar River. Instead, the site is tributary to Lake Washington by means of the municipal conveyance system, which ultimately discharges to the lake at approximately 4,000’ 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. No, no work is proposed over or adjacent to the described waters. 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 filling or dredging is proposed in the described waters. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 6 of 18 No, no surface water withdrawals or diversions are proposed. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No, the project site does not lie within a 100-year floodplain. 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, no discharge of waste materials to surface waters is proposed. b. Ground Water: Find help answering ground water questions 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 a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No, no groundwater will be withdrawn from a well and no water will be discharged to groundwater. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (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, no waste material will be discharged to the ground from septic tanks or other sources. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): a) 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. Stormwater will be managed in accordance with the 2022 City of Renton SWDM. Per the Flow Control Application Map, the project site falls within the ‘Peak Rate Flow Control Standard – Matching Existing’ area, which states that flow control is not required if the proposed developed condition will not generate more than 0.15-cfs increase in the 100-year peak flow under existing site conditions. The existing site condition for the project site is the previous Boeing development, which had roughly 95% impervious surface coverage as confirmed by the City of Renton. Because the proposed development will decrease the impervious surface coverage to less than 85%, the proposed developed condition will not generate more than a 0.15-cfs increase in the 100-year peak flow. Flow control, therefore, is not required. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 7 of 18 Enhanced water quality treatment for the recently constructed on-site parking lot area is provided by a Biopod Biofilter unit that was installed as part of the Topgolf development. The discharge to the municipal storm drainage system is located at the intersection of North 8th Street and Park Avenue North. b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No, waste materials are not anticipated to enter ground or surface waters. c) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, the proposal is not proposing to impact 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. The proposed on-site stormwater management systems will be designed in accordance with the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. No impacts to groundwater, surface waters, or drainage patterns are anticipated. 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ☐ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ☐ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ☒ shrubs ☒ 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 site is comprised of recently constructed parking lot area and pad-ready building sites along the N 8th Street frontage and the Park Avenue N frontage. There are no existing trees on-site. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 8 of 18 On-site landscaping consistent with the City of Renton Landscaping Code will be provided. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions a. List any birds and other animals that 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: rodents • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: 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. Yes, the site in within Pacific Flyway area, a north-south flyway for migratory birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. On-site landscaping consistent with the City of Renton Landscaping Code will be provided, including the planting of trees, which will enhance wildlife habitat on-site. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions 1. 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. Natural gas will be used for heating the proposed development. Electricity will be used for all other project energy needs. 2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project is not anticipated to impact the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 3. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 9 of 18 proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. The project will be consistent with the energy conservation measures required by the current building codes, which include proper insulation and ventilation, and the WA State Energy Code, as required as part of permit applications and approvals. The project will also implement electricity-saving features such as high-output, low-consumption lighting. 7. Environmental Health Find help with answering environmental health questions a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. No, no environmental health hazards are anticipated as part of this development. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. The site was previously used by Boeing as part of an aircraft development and manufacturing facility and consisted of offices, storage areas, and photograph development labs. At one time, the presence of vinyl chloride in groundwater and soil gas was documented. Recently, additional soil, groundwater, and soil-gas sampling was performed, which revealed no presence of VOC’s (including vinyl chloride) above Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) screening levels. Please see environmental-related reports. 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. No hazardous chemicals/conditions, including hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines are located on-site or in the vicinity. 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. No toxic or hazardous chemicals are anticipated to be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the facility. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are anticipated to be needed. Emergency services typical to commercial facilities are anticipated to be adequate for the project. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. N/A. No environmental health hazards are anticipated as part of the construction of the facility, nor the daily regular use of the facility. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 10 of 18 b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise from the surrounding, adjacent roadways and from the office use to the south are not anticipated to impact the proposed development. 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)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? Short-term construction activity-related noise is anticipated during daylight hours consistent with state and local regulations. Long-term noise associated with the operation of the facility is not anticipated to create any significant impact to the site or surrounding areas. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. On-site landscaping consistent with the City of Renton Landscaping Code will be provided, including required screening. 8. Land and Shoreline Use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions 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 is currently vacant and is comprised of recently constructed parking lot area and pad-ready building site located south of the Renton Retail Park development and along the Park Avenue N frontage. The parcel is bound by the Renton Retail Park development to the north, Park Avenue North to the east, the TopGolf facility to the west, and office with parking structures to the south. The project is not anticipated to affect current land uses 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 because 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? The site does not currently contain any agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance. The site is currently vacant, is not zoned to permit agricultural uses, and shows no signs of previous 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? No, the project is not adjacent to any farm or forest land uses. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 11 of 18 c. Describe any structures on the site. The site is currently vacant and is comprised of recently constructed parking lot area and pad-ready building site along the Park Avenue N frontage. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No, the site is currently vacant. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The site is zoned UC-2, Urban Center-2. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The site is designated as Commercial Mixed Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The site is mapped by the City of Renton to be within a Seismic Hazard Area. This condition is addressed in the enclosed geotechnical report. It is also mapped that the southeastern portion of the site falls within Zone 2 of the Aquifer Protection Area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Upon completion, the LivAway Hotel project is anticipated to employ up to 6 people. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The site is currently vacant and will not result in any displacement. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. N/A. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The project will be designed to meet the City of Renton Zoning Code. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 12 of 18 None. The site is not located adjacent to or near any agricultural or forest lands with commercial significance. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. N/A. No dwelling units are proposed. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A. The site is currently vacant. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. N/A. The site is currently vacant. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions 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 of the building is approximately 50’-6”’. The exterior elevations primarily consist of a mixture of brick, glass, and EIFS, and is designed to complement the adjacent Topgolf facility. Architectural elevations have been provided for review. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? The view of the vacant property from adjacent commercial properties will be altered with the construction of the new LivAway Hotel project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The proposed building will generate interest and increase aesthetic appeal in an area that is otherwise flat. The existing site is flat and the property across Park Ave N. is a parking lot. New landscaping will be provided along the Park Ave N. frontage. 11. Light and Glare Find help answering light and glare questions a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? On-site lighting will include interior and exterior building lighting, and parking area lighting. The parking lot fixtures are LED fixtures that comply with the City of Renton lighting requirements. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 13 of 18 b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No glare from the project is anticipated to be a safety hazard or interfere with views. All lighting proposed for the project will be consistent with applicable development standards and zero light spillage in anticipated at property boundaries. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No existing off-site light or glare sources are anticipated to affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. All lighting proposed for the project will be consistent with applicable development standards and zero light spillage in anticipated at property boundaries. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Lake Washington Trail running along Logan Avenue and leading to Lake Washington is a designated recreational facility within the immediate vicinity of the site. The nearest designated parks include Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Liberty Park within an approximate 0.8-mile radius from the project site. Renton Landing shopping center is located immediately north across N 8th Street from the project area. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No, no recreational uses would be displaced. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. N/A. No recreational uses would be displaced. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions 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, structures, or sites over 45 years old located on or in the immediate vicinity of the site that are listed in or are eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 14 of 18 site to identify such resources. There are no known landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use of occupation not any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site. Moreover, per the DAHP's WISAARD mapping system, there are no landmarks, features, evidence, artifacts, or areas of Indian, historic, or cultural use, occupation, or importance. The site was previously used by Boeing as part of an aircraft development and manufacturing facility and consisted of offices, storage areas, and photograph development labs. 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. Per the DAHP's WISAARD mapping system, there are no landmarks, features, evidence, artifacts, or areas of Indian, historic, or cultural use, occupation, or importance. The site was previously used by Boeing as part of an aircraft development and manufacturing facility and consisted of offices, storage areas, and photograph development labs. 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. No impacts to cultural and historic resources are anticipated. Per the DAHP's WISAARD mapping system, there are no landmarks, features, evidence, artifacts, or areas of Indian, historic, or cultural use, occupation, or importance. 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions 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. Main access to the site will be from a driveway off Park Avenue N. An on-site drive aisle will connect the project to the adjacent Topgolf facility to the west. 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 currently served by public transit. King County Metro has several routes with stops located along Logan Avenue N and Park Avenue N, immediately adjacent to the project site. c. 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). Aside from driveway construction and the necessary work related to utility construction within the right-of-way, the project is not proposing any improvements to the existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 15 of 18 d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project does not use water, rail, and/or air transportation. The site is not within the immediate vicinity of water or rail transportation, but is located in the vicinity of the Renton Municipal Airport (air transportation). e. 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? Per the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by the Transpo Group dated February 2023, which analyzed a 126-key hotel, 56 AM peak hour trips and 65 PM peak hour trips are anticipated to be generated. Please see enclosed traffic analysis report for additional information. f. 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. No, the site is not in the vicinity of agricultural or forest lands nor in the vicinity of roads or streets used primarily for agricultural or forest lands, nor in the vicinity of roads or streets used primarily for agricultural or forest product transport. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. A transportation impact fee will be assessed as part of the required City permit approvals for the project. The transportation impact fee will be paid by the applicant when required. 15. Public Services Find help answering public service questions 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 likely result in an increase in the need for public services including fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, etc. Emergency services provided by fire and police protection are only to be used as needed. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Associated impact fees will be assessed as part of the required City permit approvals and will be paid by the applicant when required. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions 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) January 2023 Page 16 of 18 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. Puget Sound Energy: Electricity and natural gas City of Renton: sanitary sewer and water City of Renton/Republic Services: refuse services Multiple Providers: telecom/cable C. Signature Find help about who should sign 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. X Type name of signee: Click or tap here to enter text. Position and agency/organization: Click or tap here to enter text. Date submitted: Click or tap to enter a date. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 17 of 18 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet IT IS NOT REQUIRED to use this section 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: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 18 of 18 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.