HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Report_Sunset_Multi-Service_Center_180312DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
SUNSET AREA PLANNED ACTION CONCURRENCE
LAND USE FILE NUMBER: LUA18-000127, CU-H
APPLICANT: Renton Housing Authority
PROJECT NAME: Sunset Multi-Service & Career Development Center
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting concurrence from the Environmental Review
Committee (ERC) for the proposed Sunset Multi-Service & Career Development Center to be located in the
former Highlands Library building located at 2900 NE 10th St. The site is located within the boundaries of the
Sunset Area Planned Action Study Area and environmental review was conducted as part of the Sunset Area
Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Exhibits 2 and 3). Repurposing the former library is
consistent with Sunset Area Community EIS assumptions and mitigation measures; therefore a SEPA threshold
determination is not required for the proposal.
The applicant is also requesting Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval for the proposed Sunset
Multi-Service and Career Development Center (Exhibits 4 and 5). The former library property was recently
purchased by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA). The existing 6,160 square foot building is located on a 1.4
acre lot. No exterior site construction improvements or building additions are proposed. Proposed interior
improvements would support multiple services such as job training assistance, ESL and adult education classes,
and potentially a foodbank. While the property is owned by the RHA, the regional non-profit Neighborhood
House would manage the proposed service center. Access to the site will remain in the two existing driveways
along NE 12th St. The subject property contains 26 vehicle parking spaces.
PROJECT MITIGATION: Mitigation measures identified in the EIS that are applicable to this proposal include
those related to transportation. Planned Action applicants shall pay a Transportation Impact Fee as determined
by the Renton Municipal Code at the time of payment, payable to the City as specified in the Renton Municipal
Code. Planned Action applicants shall provide a traffic analysis estimating trips generated by their proposed
development and demonstrate conformance with the Planned Action Ordinance (Ordinance #5813) trip ranges
and thresholds as well as demonstrate conformance with the City’s concurrency requirements in RMC 4-6-070.
The applicant’s traffic analysis (Exhibit 6) identifies a trip reduction of 264 average daily trips from the previous
library use. Weekday AM peak would generate six new net trips and weekday PM peak would decrease by 32
net trips. The proposal passed the City’s Concurrency test (Exhibit 7) and are within the Planned Action trip
ranges.
CONCURRENCE: Upon determination by the City’s Environmental Review Committee that the proposal meets
the criteria outlined in the Planned Action Ordinance and qualifies as a planned action, the proposal shall not
require a SEPA threshold determination, preparation of an EIS, or be subject to further review pursuant to SEPA.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 2900 NE 10th Street – Former Highlands Library
LEAD AGENCY/RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee
The City’s Environmental Review Committee designates the proposal as a “planned action”, pursuant to RCW
43.21C.030, as it meets all of the following conditions:
CityofRentonDepartmentofCommunity&EconomicDevelopmentEnvironmentalReviewCommitteeMemoSUNSETMULTI-SERWCECENTERLUA8-000127,CU-HMarch12,2018Page2of2f’TheproposalislocatedwithintheSunsetPlannedActionArea..TheproposedusesandactivitiesareconsistentwiththosedescribedinthePlannedActionEISandPlannedActionQualifications.,,TheproposaliswithinthePlannedActionthresholdsandothercriteriaofthePlannedActionQualifications.,,TheproposalisconsistentwiththeCityofRentonComprehensivePlanandapplicablezoningregulations.,Theproposal’ssignificantadverseenvironmentalimpactshavebeenidentifiedinthePlannedActionElS.Theproposal’simpactshavebeenmitigatedbyapplicationofthemeasuresidentifiedin/AttachmentBofOrdinance#5813,andotherapplicableCityregulations,togetherwithanymodificationsorvariancesorspecialpermitsthatmayberequired.,,Theproposalcomplieswithallapplicablelocal,stateand/orfederallawsandregulations,andtheEnvironmentalReviewCommitteedeterminesthattheseconstituteadequatemitigation./TheproposalisnotanessentialpublicfacilityasdefinedbyRCW.36.70A.200(1).SIGNATURES:‘RickM.Marshall,AdministratorDatePublicWorksepartmentRentonRegionalFireAuthority____________________(KellyBeymer,AdministratorDateC.E.Vincent,AdministratorDateCommunityServicesDepartmentDepartmentofCommunity&EconomicDevelopmentExhibitsExhibit1ERCMemoExhibit2SunsetAreaCommunityEISExhibit3SunsetAreaPlannedActionOrdinanceExhibit4SitePlanExhibit5FloorPlanExhibit6TripGenerationandAssessmentpreparedbyHeathandAssociates,datedFebruary2018Exhibit7ConcurrencyTestMemorandumpreparedbyBrianneBannwarth,DevelopmentEngineeringManager,datedMarch2,2018
SUNSET AREA COMMUNITY PLANNED ACTION
FINAL NEPA/SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT • VOLUME 1 • APRIL 2011
Issued by:
City of Renton
NEPA Responsible Entity and
SEPA Lead Agency
Prepared in partnership with:
Renton Housing AuthorityRenton Housing Authority
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5813
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 5610 AND 5740, ADDING FIVE PARCELS AND
REDISTRIBUTING, BUT NOT INCREASING, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSING
UNITS IN THE SUNSET TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AND REVISING A
PLANNED ACTION DESIGNATED FOR THE SUNSET AREA PURSUANT TO THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT(SEPA).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Findin s. The Council finds as follows:
A. The City is subject to the requirements of the Growth Management Act, RCW
36.70A ("GMA") and is located within an Urban Growth Area;
B. The City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan complying with the GMA, and has
amended the Comprehensive Plan to address transportation improvements and capital
facilities specific to the Sunset Area;
C. The City has adopted a Community Investment Strategy, development
regulations, and design guidelines specific to the Sunset Area, as designated in Attachment A,
which will guide growth and revitalization of the area, including the Sunset Terrace public
housing redevelopment area identified in Attachment C;
D. The City has prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sunset
Area, supplemented by addenda, that addresses the probable significant environmental
impacts associated with the location, type, and amount of development anticipated in the
Planned Action area;
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RHA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
TRIP GENERATION AND ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Project Description ......................................................................................................3
2. Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................3
3. Future Traffic Conditions .............................................................................................8
4. Summary .....................................................................................................................10
Appendix
LIST OF TABLES
1. Bus Routes ..................................................................................................................7
2. Project Trip Generation ...............................................................................................8
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Vicinity Map & Roadway System .................................................................................4
2. Site Plan ......................................................................................................................5
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RHA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
TRIP GENERATION AND ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 1
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This report summarizes anticipated traffic impacts related to the proposed RHA Multi-
Service Center project in the City of Renton. The project consists of using an existing
6,160 square foot building which was previously occupied by the Renton Highland Library
and converting into a multi-service and career development center. The project site is
located on the north side of NE 12th Street on parcel number 722780-2040 and comprises
approximately 1.4 acres. Access and parking configuration is proposed to remain via one
eastern ingress and one western egress and offers 26 on-site parking stalls. Surrounding
development consists of commercial uses to the east and a mixture of residential and local
school uses in the remaining areas. Figure 1 on the following page shows the general site
location and roadway network serving the vicinity. A site plan for of the project is given on
Figure 2.
2. EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1. Existing Roadway Characteristics
The street network serving the proposed project consists of a variety of roadways
including SR-900 to the east and local residential streets. Characteristics for these
roadways vary with respect to lane widths, grades, speeds, and function. The major
roadway bordering and providing access to the site is listed and described below.
NE 12th Street.: is an east-west, two-lane collector that borders the south side of the
project site. The total width of the roadway near the project is approximately 38 feet and
includes on-street parking along either side. A posted speed limit of 25 mph in conjunction
with a school speed limit of 20 mph when children are present is found directly west of the
site. Complete curb, gutter, and sidewalk are offered along both sides of the roadway
from Lynwood Avenue NE to Dayton Place NE.
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2.2. Non-Motorist Traffic
The surrounding vicinity currently offers non-motorist facilities in the form of complete
sidewalk networks and marked pedestrian crossings on the primary NE 12th Street
roadway. ADA accessible ramps with detectable truncated domes were identified at the
nearby intersections. Complete sidewalk paths are also available to the nearby transit
routes which are discussed below. No safety issues to pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
2.3. Transit Service
A review of the Metro Transit System indicates that transit service is provided in the
vicinity. A summary of the closest routes and approximate walking distance is provided in
Table 1 below.
Table 1
Bus Routes
Route Description Weekday Service Weekend Nearest Stop
105 Renton Highland to
Renton TC
4:30 AM – 11:20 PM
30 minute headways
6:20 AM – 11:30 PM
60 minute headways
450’
west
111 Maplewood to Lake Kathleen
to Downtown Seattle
7:20 AM – 11:20 PM
60 minute headways N/A 700’
east
240 Bellevue TC to Renton TC 5:00 AM – 11:50 PM
30 minute headways
7:00 AM – 11:50 PM
30 minute headways
1000’
southeast
As shown from the table above, multiple frequent transit routes are available within
walking distance to the project site. Complete sidewalk networks with marked crosswalks
at major crossings are offered leading to each bus stop. Given the nature of the project
and proximity to nearby bus stops, public transit is anticipated to be utilized. Refer to the
Metro Transit System schedule for detailed Route information.
2.4. Access Driveway Safety
Access to the site is proposed to remain via one inbound only and one outbound only
configuration (see Figure 2). Assessments of driveway sight distance were analyzed to
determine if available visibility meets standards needed to ensure project traffic can safely
exit the site and enter NE 12th Street. Sight distance requirements are based on
AASHTO’s Green Book (2011) standards. Based on the 25 mph posted speed limit on NE
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12th Street, 240 and 280 feet of unobstructed sight distance are needed for outbound
right- and left turn movements, respectively. Preliminary measurements at the outbound
access location indicate sight distance requirements are met with lines of sight exceeding
300 feet in either direction. No safety issues are identified with the continued use of the
existing access location.
2.5. Roadway Improvements
A review of the City of Renton’s 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
indicates improvement projects are planned in the vicinity. A summary of the nearest
project descriptions are provided below.
NE Sunset Boulevard (SR 900) Corridor Improvements (TIP No. 15)
This scope of this project intends to perform a number of improvements to the SR-900
corridor starting from I-405 to the west and ending at the City of Renton limits to the east.
The total length is approximately 3.0 miles. Improvements consists of lane channelization,
traffic signal modification, access management, among others. Pedestrian, transit, and
bicycle needs will also be addressed. The design of the project is 30 percent complete
and has an estimated cost of $33,125,833. The project is not fully funded at this time.
Sunset Area Green Connections (TIP No. 16)
This scope of this project intends to construct multi-modal improvements to a number of
residential roadways located in the Sunset Area Community. These roadways are
planned to be widened, extended, and/or realigned and improve pedestrian mobility.
Roadways included are NE 10th Street, NE Sunset Lane, Harrington Avenue NE, NE 12th
Street, Edmonds Avenue NE, Jefferson Avenue NE, Kirkland Avenue NE, and Glennwood
Avenue NE. The project has an estimated cost of $22,200,000 and is currently not fully
funded.
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3. FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
3.1. Trip Generation
Trip generation is used to determine the magnitude of project impacts on the surrounding
street system. This is denoted by the quantity or specific number of new trips that enter or
exit a project during a designated time period, such as a specific peak hour or an entire
day. As the site has previously been used as a library, the goal of the analysis is to
determine the estimated net difference in traffic subsequent to the RHA Multi-Service
Center buildout. Trip generation data for the library use was obtained from the Institute of
Transportation Engineer's (ITE) publication Trip Generation, 10th Edition. ITE has no
defined use that reflects the proposed project so trips are estimated using employee
count, hours of operations, and services provided.
Proposed Use:
The project is a multi-service career development and social center providing services
such as job training assistance, ESL and other adult education classes to individuals or
small groups. The project proponent indicates that no more than 20 clients a day are
anticipated during the Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours of operations.
Additionally, the building will staff 12 full-time employees. As services provided are
generally held midday, the AM and PM peak hour will primarily constitute employee trips.
Table 2 below summarizes and compares peak hour trips from the proposed library using
ITE Library (LUC 590) data and estimated project trips. Assuming 1 employee translates
to 1 inbound trip for the AM and 1 outbound trip in the PM, total trips are calculated at 12
inbound AM peak hour trips and 12 outbound PM peak hour trips. 6 miscellaneous trips
were included in the PM peak hour to reflect potential clients (3 in/3 out). The average
daily traffic (ADT) was estimated to be ten times the total PM peak hour trips.
Table 2
Project Trip Generation
Land Use Size
(th.sq.ft) ADT AM Peak-Hour Trips PM Peak-Hour Trips
In Out Total In Out Total
Existing
Library 6.16 444 2 4 6 24 26 50
Proposed
Service Center 6.16 180 0 12 12 3 15 18
Net New -264 -2 8 6 -21 -11 -32
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Based on Table 2, the proposed multi-service center is anticipated to generate
significantly less traffic than the previous library use. The AM peak hour is anticipated to
increase by 6 AM peak hour trips due to employee count; ADT and PM peak hour trips are
significantly lower.
3.2. Parking
The existing site offers 26 parking stalls (including 2 ADA stalls) and will remain
unchanged. Given the anticipated reduced use with respective to vehicular demand, the
26 parking stalls are anticipated to adequately support the project’s parking demands. For
reference, the 85th percentile peak parking demand for a library based on ITE’s Parking
Generation, 4th Edition is 4.19 vehicles per 1,000 square foot. Applying ITE’s demand to
the previous library is as follows:
4.19 vehicles x 6,160 s.f. = 25.8 or 26 stalls
Given that the existing parking lot adequately supports a more intense use, the 26 stalls are
anticipated to meet project demands. A library attracts many more than the approximate
20 visitors per day the multi-service center would serve. Moreover, the services provided
will be scheduled sequentially throughout the day and are targeted towards individuals or
small groups. As such, not all 20 visitors will arrive simultaneously but rather throughout
the business operating hours. Assuming each employee occupies a stall, 14 unoccupied
stalls will be available for clients (26 stalls less 12 employees = 14 open stalls).
The proximity to local transit in conjunction with complete sidewalk networks may also
encourage other modes of transportation. As indicated in Section 2.3 Transit Service,
three bus routes are available in walking distance to the site with frequent service.
Furthermore, the vicinity allows on-street parking opportunities along either side of the
roadway in the unlikely event should spillover parking ever occur.
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4. SUMMARY
The RHA Multi-Service Center project plans on using the old 6,160 square foot library
building in the City of Renton to convert into a social service hub. The project site is
located on the north side of NE 12th Street on parcel number: 722780-2040. Provided
services include, but not limited to, job training assistance, ESL classes, and other adult
education opportunities targeted to individuals or small groups. The overall site and
access configuration is proposed to remain via one easterly inbound entrance and one
westerly outbound entrance.
Public transit routes are offered within walking distance to the site with complete sidewalk
networks. The traffic generated from the proposed project was estimated using employee
count, hours of operation, and services provided given the unique use with limited
comparable ITE data. The project overall is anticipated to generate significantly less traffic
than the previous library use. A trip generation summary is provided in Table 2. Similarly,
the parking demand is anticipated to be adequately met with the existing 26 on-site
parking stalls.
Based on the analysis provided, no off-site mitigation is identified at this time.
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TRIP GENERATION AND ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 1
APPENDIX
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(590)
Vehicle Trip Ends vs: 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
On a: Weekday
Setting/Location: General Urban/Suburban
Number of Studies: 6
Avg. 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA: 16
Directional Distribution: 50% entering, 50% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Average Rate Range of Rates Standard Deviation
72.05 57.30 - 78.80 7.34
Data Plot and Equation
T = Trip EndsX = 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Study Site Average RateFitted Curve
Fitted Curve Equation: Ln(T) = 0.99 Ln(X) + 4.28 R²= 0.97
Trip Generation Manual,10th Edition Institute of Transportation Engineers
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500
1,000
1,500
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Vehicle Trip Ends vs: 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
On a: Weekday,
Peak Hour of Adjacent Street Traffic,
One Hour Between 7 and 9 a.m.
Setting/Location: General Urban/Suburban
Number of Studies: 4
Avg. 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA: 19
Directional Distribution: 71% entering, 29% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Average Rate Range of Rates Standard Deviation
1.00 0.52 - 1.33 0.30
Data Plot and Equation Caution – Small Sample Size
T = Trip EndsX = 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Study Site Average RateFitted Curve
Fitted Curve Equation: T = 1.75(X) - 14.59 R²= 0.86
Trip Generation Manual,10th Edition Institute of Transportation Engineers
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Vehicle Trip Ends vs: 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
On a: Weekday,
Peak Hour of Adjacent Street Traffic,
One Hour Between 4 and 6 p.m.
Setting/Location: General Urban/Suburban
Number of Studies: 9
Avg. 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA: 15
Directional Distribution: 48% entering, 52% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Average Rate Range of Rates Standard Deviation
8.16 4.00 - 12.25 2.52
Data Plot and Equation
T = Trip EndsX = 1000 Sq. Ft. GFA
Study Site Average RateFitted Curve
Fitted Curve Equation: T = 9.33(X) - 17.13 R²= 0.75
Trip Generation Manual,10th Edition Institute of Transportation Engineers
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 2, 2018
TO: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner
FROM: Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Traffic Concurrency Test – Sunset Multi-Service Center;
LUA18-000127, CU-H
The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval to locate the
proposed Sunset Multi-Service and Career Development Center. The subject property and
building is the site of the former Sunset Neighborhood Library located at 290 2 NE 12th St that
was recently acquired by the Renton Housing Authority (RHA). The project site is located within
the Residential-14 (R-14) zone. The existing 6,160 square foot building is located on a 1.4 acre
lot. No exterior site construction improvements or building additions are proposed. Proposed
interior improvements would support multiple services such as job training assistance, ESL and
adult education classes, and potentially a foodbank. While the property is owned by the RHA, the
regional non-profit Neighborhood House would manage the proposed service center. Access to
the site will remain in the existing locations along NE 12th St. The subject property contains 26
parking spaces.
The proposed development would generate a decrease of approximately 264 net new average
weekday daily trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate
approximately 6 net new trips (4 inbound and 2 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour,
the project would generate a decrease of approximately 32 net new trips (-15 inbound and -17
outbound). The proposed project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-
6-070.D as follows:
Transportation Concurrency Test – Sunset Multi-Service Center
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Traffic Concurrency Test Criteria Pass
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan Yes
Within allowed growth levels Yes
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees No
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project No
Traffic Concurrency Test Passes
Evaluation of Test Criteria
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan: The City’s investment in completion of the
forecast traffic improvements is 130% of the scheduled expenditure through 2017.
Within allowed growth levels: As shown on the attached citywide traffic concurrency summary,
the calculated citywide trip capacity for concurrency with the city adopted model for 2017 is
2,078 trips, which provides sufficient capacity to accommodate a decrease of 32 trips from this
project. A resulting 2,110 trips are remaining.
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees: The project will be subject to
transportation impact fees at time of building permit for the project.
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project: The project will be required to
complete all internal and frontage street improvements for the building prior to occupancy. Any
additional off-site improvements identified through SEPA or land use approval will also be
completed prior to final occupancy.
Background Information on Traffic Concurrency Test for Renton
The City of Renton Traffic Concurrency requirements for proposed development projects are
covered under Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-070. The specific concurrency test requirement
is covered in RMC 4-6-070.D, which is listed for reference:
D. CONCURRENCY REVIEW PROCESS:
1. Test Required: A concurrency test shall be conducted by the Department for each
nonexempt development activity. The concurrency test shall determine consistency with
the adopted Citywide Level of Service Index and Concurrency Management System
established in the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan, according
to rules and procedures established by the Department. The Department shall issue an
initial concurrency test result describing the outcome of the concurrency test.
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March 7, 2018
2. Written Finding Required: Prior to approval of any nonexempt development activity
permit application, a written finding of concurrency shall be made by the City as part of
the development permit approval. The finding of concurrency shall be made by the
decision maker with the authority to approve the accompanying development permits
required for a development activity. A written finding of concurrency shall apply only to
the specific land uses, densities, intensities, and development project described in the
application and development permit.
3. Failure of Test: If no reconsideration is requested, or if upon reconsideration a project
fails the concurrency test, the project application shall be denied by the decision maker
with the authority to approve the accompanying development activity permit application.
The Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element on page XI -65
of the Comprehensive Plan states the following:
Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels
included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation
Fee, and an application of site specific mitigation, development will have met City of
Renton concurrency requirements.