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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1PARTIES Of RECORD RAINIER AVE TRANSIT IMPROVEMEN LUA09-071, ECF Ross Widener Widener & Associates 10108 32nd Avenue W ste: #D Everett, WA 98204 tel: (425) 503-3629 eml: rWidener@prodigy.net ( contact) Gail McLendon c/o McLendon Hardware 440 Rainier Avenue S Renton, WA 98057 tel: (425) 264-1545 (party of record) Updated: 07/29/09 Travis Gutae Harman Management 1999 1st Street Los Altos, CA 94022 (party of record) Alvin R. Gould 8464 W Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040-5633 (party of record) Harry Blencoe 112 Monterey Drive NE Renton, WA 98056 tel: (425) 255-7376 (party of record) David R. Gibson Les Schwab Tire Centers 646 NW Madras Highway PO Box 667 Prineville, OR 97754 (party of record) (Page 1 of 1) o 0.2 0.4 ____ iC:===:::i,Miles 1 inch = 0.2 miles iii JUL -9 za09 Figure 1: Vicinity Map Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project fF8 ~ City of Renton ~I!&its July 9, 2009 STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of 1eneral circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on October 14,2011 and October 21,2011. .' [he full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $245.00. t ~ar }/lmae Lt:lnda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscribtd and sworn to me this 21st day of October, 2011. r the State of Washington, Residing CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF AD1\1INISTRATIVE PUBLIC MEETING Noise Variance I'OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Renton Depart- ment of Community and Economic Development has fixed the 27th day of October 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, Washington, 98057, as the time and place for a public meeting to consider the following: App! ication by the City of Renton Public Works Depart- ment Transportation Systems Division requesting a variance from the City of Renton Noise Ordinance, for 440 non-consecu- tive nights of construction work bet\.,.een February L 2012 and November 30. 2014. The items of work to be performed along Rainier Avenue (SR 167) from South Grady Way to South 2nd Street include but arc not limited to: Installation of business access transit (BAT) lanes Left-tum lanes Enhancing sidewalks, land- scaping. and lighting The Transportation Systems Division has determined that crews wil[ perform project work at night when there is less traffic on the road. Nighttime lane clo- sures minimize congestion Im- pacts to drivers during the day, and are safer for workers. Correspondence regarding the variance request should be ad- dressed to Neil Watts, Develop- ment Services Division Director. Renton City Hall, 1055 South ~\\\\ Grady Way. Renton, WA 98057. -:-.,"", .... OAL""'I II , For more information about the .::-...... ~ l.-...( 8~ I", project, please contact Derek f ~"(";""'()Il''''III~Q l/~ke_sson, Civil Engineer, at =''''''''rt>'''' ~ ~1')430-7337. ; <' i# O"'t All ~ , 'II interested parties are invited ~ ~:I ~ \ tolttend the meeting and present ; ~B -. -! or. or written comments in ~ ~ CJ i ~ujort or opposition to the ~ ~ .oUB\..~ =-QlJ~sal. Renton City Hall is ~ tP,""I'1 1 ,fo~.:" ijly accessible and interpretive ~I .-:, Illh,P·19~ ~+.:-~C:J 3ervices for the hearing impaired "ll ~ O\\\\\\"'S~'( f will be provided upon advanced ""It F YIP' -:-.."..:0-notice to the City Clerk at Hh\\\\\\""'" (425) 430-6502. Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on October 14, 2011 and October 21.2011. #534264. U.A-vt-...£R -0 I J CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: September 3, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: LUA (file) Number: Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Acceptance Date: Applicant: Owner: Contact: PID Number: ERC Approval Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Mylar Recording Number: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project LUA-09-071, ECF Transit Improvement Project on Rainier Ave; Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project Rocale Timmons July 15, 2009 City of Renton -Derek Akesson same as applicant Ross Widener, Widener & Associates August 10, 2009 August 28, 2009 Date: Date: Project Description: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. Location: Rainier Ave S from S 2nd St to SW Grady Way .. Comments: Denis Law Mayor September 3, 2009 Ross Widener Widener & Associates 10108 32 nd Avenue W #D . Everett, WA 98204 Department of Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project LUA09-071, ECF Dear Mr. Widener: This letter is to inform you that the appeal period ended August 28, 2009 for the Environmental Review Committee's (ERe) Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated for the above- referenced project. No appeals were filed on the ERC determination therefore this decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The applica~t must comply with all ERC Mitigation Measures outlined in the Report and Decision dated August 10, 2009. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (425)430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, tJ:!i!~ Associate Planner cc: Travis Gutae, Harry Blencoe, Gail McLendon, Alvin R. Gould, David R. Gibson I Party(ies) of Record Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov ... CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT· PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 12th day of August, 2009, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to: Name Agencies See Attached Ross Widener Contact Travis Gutae paR Harry Blencoe paR Gail MCLendon paR Alvin R. Gould paR David R. Gibson paR (Signature of Sender): _ ~ ~ STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker Representin~ signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for th~~i1aQflfl? purposes mentioned in the instrument. ~ .... "'\-'(NN\ HO~/', ..J'~ • ,,\\,\\ \\\" ~-... " '::-"·~'··.\!'JN ,.I" ".' 'I. $''Ja-,t."., t/:'~', ~ .. (. '( ,;.1 1_' ;'<'~""" .,\ "'¥' ".',t. ~ Project Name: Rainier Transit Improvement Project Project Number: LUA09-071, ECF template ~ affidavit of service by mailing , Dept. of Ecology' Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region' Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 33031 0 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers' Seattle District Office Attn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-3755 Seattle, WA 98124 Boyd Powers' Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Servo Attn: SEPA Section 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055-1219 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERe DETERMINATIONS) WDFW -Larry Fisher' Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. ' 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 -172" Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Duwamish Tribal Office' Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program' 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172" Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 KC Wastewater Treatment Division' Office of Archaeology & Historic Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities Real Estate Services Attn: SEPA Coordinator 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 'Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template -affidavit of service by mailing I I OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-071, ECF LOCATION: Rainier Avenue S· From 5 2nd Street to SW Grady Way DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue $, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4- 8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file identification. IE r~IIII' Denis Law Mayor August 12, 2009 Ross Widener Widener & Associates 10108 32 nd Avenue W #D Everett, WA 98204 Department of Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPAl DETERMINATION Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project, LUA09-071, ECF Dear Mr. Widener: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosedERC Report and Decision, Part 2, Section B for a list of the Mitigation Measures. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, wA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. The preceding information will assist you in planning for implementation of your project and enable you to exercise your appeal rights more fully, if you choose to do so. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Cominittee, .~~ 'jT;mmo", . Associate Planner Enclosure cc: Travis Gutae, Harry Blencoe, Gail McLendon, Alving R. Gould, David R. Gibson / Party(ies) of Record Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonw3.gov Denis Law Mayor Department of Community & Economic Development August 12, 2009 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (sEPA) DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 10, 2009: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED PROJECT NAME: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-071, ECF LOCATION: Rainier Avenue 5 -From 5 2nd Street to SW Grady Way DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from 5 Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order 'to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue 5. The northbound BAT lane would extend from 5 Grady Way to 5 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from 5 2nd Street to S Grady Way. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 28,2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4~8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, ~~~ Roca Timmons Ass ciate Planner ' Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot'Cultural Resources Program Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Ramin Pazooki, W5DOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Ouwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov DEPARTMENT OF COM 1\ .mY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED MITIGATION MEASURES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA09-071, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: MITIGATION MEASURES: Rainier Avenue S -From S 2nd Street to SW Grady Way The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division 1. The applica'nt shall,provide a final tree retention plan to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to construction permit approval. 2, The applicant shall submit a detailed landscape plan, prepared by a certified Landscape Architect or other landscape professional, to the'Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction permit issuance, 3, Should evidence of a historic site be found during site development, work shall immediately cease and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall be contacted at (360) 586-3065. A survey shall be submitted that conforms to the requirements and standards of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and must be conducted under the on-site supervision of a state-approved archaeologist. In the event that cultural artifacts are found, work cannot recommence until approval is received from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, 4, The applicant shall be required to provide a final Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project, prior to construction permit approval. ERe Mitigation Measures Page 1 of 1 DEPARTMENT OF COMM lTV AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED ADVISORY NOTES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA09-071, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, 'in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: Rainier Avenue S -From S 2nd Streetto SW Grady Way The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division Advisory Notes to Applicant: . The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information anly, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. Planning: 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. The Development Services Division reserves the right to rescind the approved extended haul hours at any time if complaints are received. 2. Within thirty-(30) days of completing the grading work; the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation. Where no further construction work will occur, permanent landscaping shall be installed within ninety-(90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King CouMy Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 3. Commercial, multi-family, new single-family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. Water: No comments Sewer: No comments Stormwater: No comments ERC Advisory Notes Pagelof2 Transportation: No comments Fire: 1. Emergency apparatus access must be maintained for local businesses. 2. Access to all current fire hydrants must be maintained. All new or replaced fire hydrants shall be fitted with five (5) inch Storz fittings. ERe Advisory Notes Page 2 of 2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) APPLICATION NO(S): LUA09-071, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Rainier Avenue S -From S 2nd Street to SW Grady Way LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-6-6 Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: August 14, 2009 DATE OF DECISION: August 10, 2009 SIGNATURES: 8" 0 /0'1 Date . David Daniels, Administrator Fire & Emerg cy Services celto/rEt Dat~ I Date \ 'DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO: FROM: MEETING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator I. David Daniels, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator Alex Pietsch, CED Administrator Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager Monday, August 10, 2009 3:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room #620 Rainier Avenue Transit Impravement Project LUA09-071, ECF /Timmons} Location: Rainier Avenue S -From S 2nd Street to SW Grady Way. The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of lanscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected U-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would be no impacts to critical areas as a result of the project. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. Conner Joint Use Dock [CONSENT ITEM' (Wasser} LUA09-074, ECF, SMC, SM Location: 4113 & 4119 Williams Avenue N. The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, approval of a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the construction of an 80-foot long joint use dock with a boatlift or two mooring pilings on the either side of the proposed dock in association with two attached residential units on the shore of Lake Washington, a Shoreline of Statewide Significance and a Shoreline of the State. The proposed site encompasses two lots, 4113 and 4119 Williams Avenue N (5,773 sf and 5,042 sf respectively), for a total area of 10,815 square feet in the COR Zone. All materials, equipment and personnel would be transported to the site by construction barge. Boatlift(s) and all dock sections would be prefabricated. Steel batter and mooring piles are proposed to be installed by a barge-mounted vibratory pile driver. Because boatlifts and mooring pilings are not specifically identified in the Shoreline Master Program regulations, approval of a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit is required for their installation. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COM"" (TEE MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 10, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 2 Renton Gateway Center LUA09-075, ECF fDo/beel location: 750 W Perimeter Road. The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPAl Review for the development of the Renton Gateway Center located at the Renton Municipal Airport, 750 West Perimeter Road, just north of the Control Tower on the west side of the Airport. The proposed building would utilize approximately 30,900 square feet on the Airport's 167.38-acre parcel. The Gateway Center would include six private storage hangers (3,600 square feet each) that could be used to store aircrafts and/or for private enterprises for support aviation business. Adjacent to the storage hangers would be two hangers to accommodate aircraft maintenance activities and a lobby area would be provided that would function as a "welcome center" for visiting aircraft to Renton Municipal Airport. The lobby area would include a pilot ready room, pilot store, flight school, offices, conference room, front desk/waiting area and a kitchen; this is the only portion of the site that would be two stories, the remainder of the building would be one story. The applicant has proposed to provide 23 surface parking spaces accessed via two locations along West Perimeter Road. Improvements to the site would include revised asphalt paving, landscaping, new sanitary sewer and water services, storm drainage system and utility extensions. cc: D. Law, Mayor J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale Estey, CED Director· D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshall N. Watts, Development Services Director ® F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner W. Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal· J. Medzegian, Council P. Hahn, Transportation Systems Director C. Vincent, CED Planning Director • L. Warren, City Attorney· DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: Project Name: Owner/Applicant: Contact: File Number: Project Manager: Project Summary: Project Location: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: August 10, 2009 Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project City of Renton; 1055 South Grady Way; Renton, WA 98057 Ross Widener; Widener & Associates; 10108 32 0d Ave W, Ste D; Everett, WA 98204 LUA09-071, ECF Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Avenuenue S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Busines Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Avenue S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of lanscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected U-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would be no impacts to critical areas as a result of the project. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. Rainier Avenue S -From S 2nd Street to SW Grady Way Total area of construction not to exceed 4 acres Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated IDNS-M). Project Location Map City of Renton Department of r munity & Economic Development RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT 1M •.. JVEMENT Report of August 10, 2009 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND 'environmental Review Committee Report LUA09-071, ECF Page 2 017 The proposed project would mOdify Rainier Avenue S by constructing a business access/transit (BAT) lane in each direction and installing a center median with left and u-turn pockets. The BAT lane would serve transit buses and right-turning general purpose vehicles. Transit buses would be allowed to operate in the BAT lane throughout the entire length of the Rainier Corridor Project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a Local Agency Environmental Classification Summary of Class III, Categorically Exclused-DI (Exhibit 4), on April 20, 2009, for the Rainier Avenue transit improvement and the Shattuck Avenue S storm-drain projects. The proposal would improve the 0.85 mile corridor between SR-167 and SR-900. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected U-turns will be provided at Signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. A right turn will be added to southbound Rainier Avenue S to turn onto SW Grady Way. A left turn lane will be added to southbound Rainier Avenue S to turn onto S 7th Street. Another left turn lane will be added to northbound Rainier Avenue S to turn onto S 4th Place. No changes in access will be made for S 3'd Place, S 3'd Street and S 20d Street. The following unrestricted turn lanes will be eliminated: between SW 7'h Street and BNSF Railroad bridge; between S 4th Place and S 3'd Place; the left turn from southbound Rainier Avenue S into Sound Ford; the intersection of Rainier Avenue S and Hardie Avenue SW. The three southbound lanes, north of the intersection of Rainier Avenue Sand S 20d Street, will be merged into two lanes to accommodate the southbound BAT lane which starts immediately south of the intersection. A proposed northbound BAT lane will be added to Rainier Avenue S between S 7th Street and S 4th Place. Protected, signalized U-turns would be included at all intersections within the project area. The site is surrounded by Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning and the Commercial Corridor (CC) ComprehenSive Plan land use designation. The applicant is proposing the removal of 81 of the existing 92 trees. Replacement vegetation/trees are being proposed throughout the corridor. There would be no impacts to critical areas as a result of the project. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and construction would not exceed more than 4 acres of area. The maximum width of the right-of-way for Rainer Avenue S would not exceed 140 feet and varies throughout the corridor. The final channelization plan, with exact right-of-way widths, is subject to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) approval. Once the plan is approved, engineers will be meeting with each of the property owners abutting the proposed project in order to discuss the exact extent of improvements and if necessary a detailed right-of-way acquisition process that would provide compensation. Staff received comments from abutting business owners along the corridor related to the channelization plan and have been referred to Derek Akkeson, Transportation Project Manager for more information. PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS-M with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures 1. The applicant shall provide a final tree retention plan to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to construction permit approval. ERC Report City of Renton Department of r ",unity & Economic Development RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT 1M. .NEMENT Report of August 10, 2009 C::nvironmental Review Committee Report LUA09-071, ECF Page 3 of 7 2. The applicant shall submit a detailed landscape plan, prepared by a certified Landscape Architect or other landscape professional, to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction permit issuance. 3. Should evidence of a historic site be found during site development, work shall immediately cease and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall be contacted at (360) 586-3065. A survey shall be submitted that conforms to the requirements and standards of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and must be conducted under the on-site supervision of a state-approved archaeologist. In the event that cultural artifacts are found, work cannot recommence until approval is received from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. 4. The applicant shall be required to provide a final Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project, prior to construction permit approval. C. Exhibits Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Vicinity Map Aerial Photo Landscape Plan (3 pages) NEPA Document -Local Agency Environmental Classification Summary (15 pages) D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the opplicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipoted to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: The site is nearly level with slopes of two percent or less. Soils found within the project area consists of silty sand, fine to coarse silty gravel, sandy to very sandy gravel and alluvium. These soils have potential for a high risk of settlement. Therefore, the applicant is proposing all signal pole foundations and other supports be designed in accordance with recommendations of a professional licensed engineer. Approximately 13,000 cubic yards of fill material is being proposed in order to fill pockets of the proposed roadway. An additional 920 cubic yards of fill is also being brought in to backfill utility trenches. No construction activities would require excavation to depth greater than 6 feet. The proposed project would result in a net decrease of impervious surface of 0.2 acres. The reduction is due to the reconfiguration of Rainier Avenue 5 and the establishment of landscaping between the curb and the sidewalk as well as a landscape median through the center of the corridor. The applicant is also proposing earth work in small area to promote runoff and prevent ponding. Erosion on the site could result in the movement of sediment to downstream drainage ways, surface waters, and adjacent properties. However, the project must meet erosion and sediment control regulations, as required by NEPA; specifically, the requirements in the King County's Surface Water Design Manual (SWDM) and the NPDES regulations. As a result, the potential for erosion and transport of sediment away from the construction site should be minimized. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 2. Air ERe Report City of Renton Deportment of C, ~unity & Economic Development RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT IMP.. IEMENT '1vironmental Review Committee Report LUA09-011, ECF Report of August 10, 2009 Page 4 of 7 Impacts: The applicant submitted an air quality analysis (WASIST-WSDOT approved air-quality screening tool), as part of the NEPA application, in order to determine if the project could potentially trigger air- quality impact thresholds. If thresholds were triggered then the proposal would require more detailed modeling. The project is listed in the Transportation Improvement Plan thereby conforming to the State Implementation Plan and regional conformity requirements for all criteria pollutants. The project was found to meet both regional and project level conformity requirements as dictated by federal and state requirements. The project will facilitate transit and similar alternatives to single occupant vehicles which is anticipated to benefit air quality. Therefore, no further mitigation is necessary for long term impacts to air. However during construction, dust and exhaust from construction equipment would be generated when clearing and grubbing activities occur during dry periods. These emissions would be temporary only occurring during project construction activities. The applicant is proposing the use of water and other Best Management Practices (BMP's) as necessary to control dust. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 3. Water a. Storm Water Impacts: Drainage near the site follows engineered contours toward gutters and catch basins located along Rainier Avenue S, and runoff ultimately is directed to a lift station located adjacent to the subject property, directly south of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad bridge on the west side of Rainier Avenue S. The lift station is located near the topographic low point in the subwatershed surrounding the site. From the lift station, water is pumped east to gravity lines along Hardie Avenue SW. Stormwater then flows south to S 7th Street, where it drains west by gravity to a wetland near the Black River nearly 2 miles west of the site. The Black River feeds the Green River further west. Most storm water impacts would happen during construction as there would ultimately be a reduction in impervious surface for the proposed project. The project site presents a relatively small potential for erosion to occur because it is mostly covered with impervious surfaces, there are no steep slopes in the project area, and there are only a few locations where extensive excavation or fill would occur. There are no stream channels or other water bodies within the project area. With proper use of BMPs, impacts should be minimal. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 4_ Vegetation Impacts: Significant vegetation, including mature evergreen and deciduous trees would be removed from the project area. The applicant has provided information that there are approximately 92 on site. The applicant proposes to clear the corridor of the majority of existing trees and vegetation to accommodate grading and road construction. Renton Municipal Code requires that 5% of the trees on commercial sites be retained. Of the 92 trees that are on site; 80 are located within the proposed public right-of-way and will be excluded from the retention rate. There is also 1 tree that will also be excluded from the retention rate due to the possibility of invasive root systems, weak wood prone to breakage, or varieties which tend to harbor insect pests. Therefore of the 11 trees remaining, 1 tree is required to be retained at the 5% retention rate. Approximately 11 of the existing 92 trees are proposed for retention thereby complying with the tree retention requirement. A final tree retention plan was not submitted as part of the application for SEPA review. Staff recommends as a condition of approval, the applicant provide a final tree retention plan prior to construction permit approval. ERe Report City of Renton Deportment of r RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT 1M, -nunity & Economic Development O/EMENT ~nvironmentol Review Committee Report LUA09-071, ECF Report of August 10, 2009 Page 5 of7 The applicant is proposing to replace the removed trees with new vegetation_ A conceptual landscape plan was submitted with the application. The landscape plan includes a landscape strip on the east and west sides of Rainier Avenue S, between the curb and the sidewalk. A landscape median is also being proposed, through the center of the corridor. Specific vegetation was not included in the conceptual plan. Therefore staff recommends that the applicant submit a detailed landscape plan, prepared by a certified landscape architect or other landscape professional, to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction permit. Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall provide a final tree retention plan prior to construction permit approval. 2. The applicant shall submit a detailed landscape plan, prepared by a certified landscape architect or other landscape professional, to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction permit. Nexus: SEPA Regulations, RMC 4-4-070 Landscape Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations 5. Environmental Health a. Environmental Health Hazards Impacts: The applicant submitted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), prepared by Cooper Zietz Engineers, Inc. (CZE) in December of 2008, as part of the NEPA application. The Phase I ESA was conducted in order to (1) identify potential environmental concerns along the project corridor; (2) limit worker exposure to contaminants encountered during construction; (3) minimize disposal costs should disposal of hazardous materials during construction be required; and (4) satisfy the requirements necessary to qualify for landowner liability protections, as defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The report states that it is possible that contaminated soil will be disturbed or that contaminated groundwater may be contacted as part of construction activity associated with proposed project. It was CZE's opinion that the greatest potential impact to the right-of-way improvements lies in the contaminated media on the Scott Cleaners property. At the other sites, petroleum contamination may be encountered. However, petroleum contamination is expected to be fairly well contained, easily identified and managed. The applicant will be required to comply with all recommendations of the CZE report as part of the NEPA approval. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. b. Noise Impacts: Short-term noise would increase from the use of construction equipment. The project limits are bordered by commercial properties on both sides. The closest residential areas are to the northwest and the South Renton neighborhood, east of Shattuck Avenue, approximately 0.5 miles away. Construction hours will be limited to the hours allowed by the City's noise ordinance. Long- term changes, after project completion, in noise levels are not anticipated due to the nature of the project. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation required. Nexus: Not applicable. 6. Historic and Cultural Preservation ERe Report City of Renton Department of ( RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT IM~. Report of August 10, 2009 "'r)unity & Economic Development JEMENT -nvironmentol Review Committee Report LUA09-071, ECF Page 6 of 7 Impacts: None of the Tribes contacted by letter responded to a solicitation to provide information on possible traditional cultural properties in the project area. It is possible that archaeological artifacts or a historic site could be encountered during project construction. This is due to the site's proximity to former archaeological discoveries. However the likelihood of the project area containing cultural deposits is low because of prior ground disturbance activities to create the existing roadway. Should evidence of a historic site be found during site development, work shall immediately cease and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall be contacted at (360) 586- 3065. A survey shall be submitted that conforms to the requirements and standards of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and must be conducted under the on-site supervision of a state-approved archaeologist. In the event that cultural artifacts are found, work cannot recommence until approval is received from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Mitigation Measures: Should evidence of a historic site be found during site development, work shall immediately cease and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation shall be contacted at (360) 586-3065. A survey shall be submitted that conforms to the requirements and standards of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and must be conducted under the on-site supervision of a state-approved archaeologist. In the event that cultural artifacts are found, work cannot recommence until approval is received from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Nexus: SEPA Environmental Regulations 7. Transportation Impacts: It is anticipated that the project would not generate new vehicular trips. Impacts due to construction of the improvements to Rainier Avenue would potentially result in lane closures, detours, and temporary disruption of traffic patterns. Revisions to business access typically create temporary disruption of access to businesses because drivers are unfamiliar with the new access conditions. These disruptions to access would tend to be most severe during initial construction, and the effects would decrease over time. Truck and delivery access would also be impacted during construction. At stages of construction when traffic flow is affected by lane reductions and construction activities, some traffic diversion to adjacent streets may occur. Shattuck Avenue S and Hardie Avenue SW, which run parallel to Rainier Avenue S would be used for traffic and pedestrian re-routing during construction. The applicant contends and staff concurs that impacts related to traffic would be mitigated to the greatest extent possible through the application of traffic control plans, construction staging plans, and continual communication and coordination with businesses along the project limits. Staff recommends, as a mitigation measure, the applicant be required to provide a final Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project, prior to construction permit approval, in order to ensure that adequate traffic control is provided during the construction phases and to help ensure that access through the construction zone and to businesses will be safe. Mitigation Measures: The applicant shall be required to provide a final Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project, prior to construction permit approval. Nexus: SEPA Regulations, Construction Standards RMC 4-4-130.C 8. Utilities Impacts: The proposed improvements include two new water lines one on each side of Rainier Avenue S and two new storm filter vaults. Both utility systems would be operated by the City of Renton. ERC Report City of Renton Deportment of ( RAINIER AVENUE TRANSIT 1M, Report of August 10, 2009 71unity & Economic Development IIEMENT Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments C"nvironmental Review Committee Report LUA09-071, ECF Page 7 of 7 The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or "Advisory Notes to Applicant." ./ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. Environmental Determination Aooeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, August 28, 2009. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11O.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with a $75.00 application fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. Planning: 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2Iimits haul hours between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. The Development Services Division reserves the right to rescind the approved extended haul hours at any time if complaints are received. 2. Within thirty-(30) days of completing the grading work; the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation. Where no further construction work will occur, permanent landscaping shall be installed within ninety-(90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 3. Commercial, multi-family, new single-family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. Water: No comments Sewer: No comments Stormwater: No comments Transportation: No comments Fire: 1. Emergency apparatus access must be maintained for local businesses. 2. Access to all current fire hydrants must be maintained. All new or replaced fire hydrants shall be fitted with five (5) inch Storz fittings. ERe Report EXIHIIBiT 1 erN Of ~EN10M RAINIER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS I LAKe WAaHlNGTON I CITY OF ~ENTON RAINIER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS .., '" q[" FQJ EXHIBIT 2 \\ " "\ . \ \\ ,'\ VI L_l \ \\ ,./ ( MULTIPLE STORE.fRONrs \. Ii. . 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F~~;;I:icji:;;~i;cti:I'~; nl)~I"rR;;~;-'-'-"~'-'-'--'1'6~t~ 1:~:~9"-'''I-lrr~~~,~~r~::;i~~FI~:~' '-~';~_:~:I::;~-"""" Agency I Federal Program Title City of Renton I:8J 20.205 0 Other Project Title Rainier A vo South (SR-167) Project Beginning MP Townships 23 North Ending MP Ranges 5 East Miles Sections 18 and 19 County Project Description ~ Describe the proposed project, including the purpose and need for the project. See attached Supplement. ~'l. ~ A-i..t.- . " . "L i' j" " H'v y,Pan.2' EnVironn,ental Classification .. -_. ~ ._--._ .. _._------- NEPA SEPA o Class I -Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) o Categorically exempt per WAC 197-11-800 I:8J Class 11-Categorically Excluded (CE) I:8J Determination of Non·Significance (DNS) CE Type (from 23 CFR 771.117) 01 o Projects Requiring Documentation o Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Documented CE) (LAG 24,22) o Adoption o Programmatic CE MOU o Addendum o Class 111-Environmental Assessment (EA) o Supplemental (For informational purpose only) Date Date Completed By (Print Official's Name) Telephone (inc/llde area code) Fax (inc/llde anea code) DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 09f2D08 !EXHiBIT 4J. \ , ... . ... . .. ,. . .. .-,-.. . Part 3 Permits and Annrovals Renuired .. Yes No Permit or Approval Yes No Permit or AOOfoval 0 181 Corps of Engineers 0 Sec. 10 o Sec. 404 0 181 Water Rights Permit o Nationwide Type 0 181 Water Quality Certification -Sec. 401 o Individual Permit No. Issued by 0 181 Coast Guard Permit 0 181 Tribal Permit(s), (If any) 0 181 Coastal Zone Management Certification 0 181 Critical Area Ordinance (GAO) Permit 0 181 Forest Practice Act Permit 0 181 Hydraulic Project Approval 0 o Other Permits (List): 0 181 Local Building or Site Development Permits 0 181 Local Clearing and Grading Permit 181 0 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Baseline General for Constrtlction 181 0 0 [8J Shoreline Permit ROW Acquisition Required 0 rgj State Waste Discharge Permit 181 0 Is relocaton required? 0 181 TESe Plans Completed 0 181 Is a detour required? . . . ......... ' . ., Part'4 .. .. .. . ....... , .. Environmental Considerations , . Will the project involve work in or affect any of the following? Identify proposed mitigation. Attach additional pages or s_uppl~l)1~nJ~LillfglJm!tLoJ1 if necessary. 1. Air Quality -Identify any anticipated air quality issues. Is the project included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan? 181 Yes ONo If Yes, date Metropolitan Transportation Plan was adopted. 1/13/09 Is the projecllocated in an Air Quality Non·Attainment Area or Maintenance Area (for carbon monoxide. ozone. or PM10)? 181 Yes ONo Is tI)e projecl exempt from Air Quality conf01mily requirements? DYes 181 No It yes, identify 2. Critical/Sensitive Areas -Identify any known Critical or Sensitive Areas as designated by local Growth Management Act ordinances. a. Is this project within an Aquifer Recharge Area, Wellhead Protection Area, or Sale Source Aquifer? DYes ~No If located within a sale SOllrce aquifer, is the project exempt from EPA approval? DYes ONo If yes. please list exemption If no, date of EPA approval b. Is this project located in a Geologically Hazardous Area? 181 Yes ONo If so, please describe Project is within a seismic hazard area. c. Will this project impact Species/Habitat other than ESA listed species? DYes 181 No Explain your answer. Project is in an urban, commercial area with limited habitat value. Project consists of improvemenls to (he existing roadway. Conservation measures and BMPs will be lIsed to minimize impacts. Is the project within Bald Eagle nesting territories, winter concentration areas or bald eagle communal roosts? DYes 181 No Will blasting, pile driving, concrete saw cutting, rock drilling, or rock scaling activities occur within one-mile of a bald eagle nesting area? 0 Yes [8} No d. Are wetlands present within the project area? DYes C8l No If Yes, estimated area of impact in acre(s): (Please attach a copy of the proposed mitigation plan) DOT Form 140-100 EF Rcviscd 09/2008 Page 2 of 8 Part 4 Environmental Considerations -Continued . 3. Cultural Resources/Historic Structures ~ Identify any historic, archaeological, or cultural resources present with the project's area of potential effects. Does the projecl fil inlo any of Ihe exempt Iypes of projects listed in LAG Sect. 24.8? 0 Yes [8J No If Yes, note exemption below. DAI-IP concurrence received for Shattuck Ave S pllase of project on 10/8/08, Report has been submit1ecilo DOT for Rainier Ave S phase and DAHP concurrenCe is pending. If No: Date of DAHP concurrence Date of Tribal cansullatian(s) (if applicable) Adverse affects on cultural/historic resources? If Yes, date of approved Section 106 MOA 4. Flood Plains or Ways Is Ihe projecllocaled in a 10G-yearflood plain? DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 0 No If yes, is the project located in a 1 OO-year floodway? Will the project impact a 1 aD-year flood plain? DYes [8J No (If Yes, describe impacls.) 5. Hazardous and Problem Waste -Identify potential sources and type. Does this project require excavation below the existing ground surface? [8J Yes 0 No Is this site located in an undeveloped area (Le., no buildings, ei!rking or storage areas, and agriculture (other than grazing), based on historical research? U Yes t81 No Is this project located within a one-mile radius of a site of a Co..nfjrmed aSllspected Contaminated Sites List (CSCSL) maintained by Department of Ecology? C8:I Yes U No Is this project located within a 112-mile radills of a site or sites listed on any of the following Deparlmenl of Ecology Databases? 181 Volunlary Cleanup Program (VCP) 181 Underground Storage Tank (UST) 181 Leaking Underground Siorage Tank (LUST) Has site reconnaissance (windshield survey) been performed? I:8J Yes 0 No If so identify any properties not identified in the dalabase search Ihal may affect the project (name, address and property use). None noted for the Shattuck Ave S phase of the project as it is limited to improving an existing roadway and storm sewer line. See the attached CD of the December 2, 2008 Rainier Ave S Phase I ESA for an assessment of possible contaminants related to this phase. Based on the information above and project specific activities, is there ~otenlial for the project to generate contaminated soils and/or groundwater? ~ Yes 0 No If yes, explain: Petroleum products are used to fuel and maintain the construction equipment so there is a risk of sojl contamination. A SPCC plan and BMP's will be employed to reduce the risk. If you answered yes to any of the questions in Section 5. HazardouslWaste, contact your Region LPE for assistance before continuing with this form. DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 09/2008 Page 3 of 8 . ... Part4Environmentai Considerations -Continued . 6. NOise Does this project involve constructing a new roadway? o Yes 181 No Is there a change in the vertical or horizontal alignment of the existing roadway? o Yes 181 No Does this project increase the number of through traffic lanes on an existing roadway? o Yes 181 No Is there change in the topography? o Yes 181 No Are auxiliary lanes extending 1-112 miles or longer being constructed as part of this project? o Yes 181 No If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, identify and describe any potential noise receptors within the project area and subsequent impacts to those noise receptors. (Please attach a copy of the noise analysis.) If impacts are identified, describe proposed mitigation measures. 7. Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildille Refuges, Historic Properties, Wild and Scenic Rivers/Scenic Byways, or 4 (1)16 (I). a. 4{f) Pfease Identify any properties within the project limits and areas of impacts. There are no 4(1) areas within the project limits or ar~'l of impact. b. 6(f) Please Identify any properties within the project limits and areas of impact. There are no G(t) areas within the project limits or area of impact. c. Please list wild scenic rivers and scenic byways. None ofthese features occur within the project lil11its 01' area of impact. 8. Resource Lands -Identify any of (he following resource lands within 300 feet of the project limits and those othelWise impacted by the project. a. Agricultural Lands 0 Yes 181 No Describe Impacts If present. is resource considered to be prime and unique farmland? OYes ONo I[Yes, date o[ approval [rom Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) b. ForesVTimber 0 Yes 181 No Describe Impacts c. Mineral 0 Yes 1:81 No Describe Impacts DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 09{ZOOB Page 4 of 8 Part 4 Environmental Cbiisideratibns ~ Continued 9. Rivers, Streams (Continuous, Intermittent), or Tidal Waters a. Identify all walerbodies within 300 feel of the project limits or that will otherwise be impacted. Fisheries WA Stream No. Ecology 303d Report No. (if known) Reason lor 303d listing Date of Report Waterbody common name b. Identify stream crossing structures by type, There are no stream crossing structures in the project aren. c. Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) No. & Name S Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish 10. Tribal Lands -Idenlify whelher the project will impact any Tribal lands. lands.) (This includes reservation, trust and fee Project is not within or adjacent to any Tribal lands so will not impact ~lIch lands. 11. Visual Quality Will the project impact roadside classification or visual aspects? DYes 181 No (II Yes, identify the impacts.) (Such as aesthetics, tight, glare and night sky impacts.) No impacts are anticipated. Ifcxtra lighting is needed to carry Ollt project activities, reflector, and hoods will be used to direct light downward to minimize potential light pollution. 12. Water Quality/Storm Water Has NPDES municipal general permit been issued for this WRIA'? DYes 181 No Amount of existing impervious surface within project limits: I J.R ac. Net new impervious surface to be created as a result of project: 0.1 a£. Will this project's proposed stormwater treatment facility be consistent with the guidelines provided by either WSDOT's HRM, DOE's western or eastern Washington stormwater manuals, or a local agency equivalent manual? 181 Yes DNo If no, explain proposed water quality/quantity treatment for new and any eXisting impervious surface associated with proposed project. An existing 12" diameter storm sewer line located along the western roadside ofShattliek Ave S will be replaced with a 48)) line. DOT Form 140-100 Er: Page50f8 Revised 09/200(3 Part 4 Environmental Considerations· 'Continued . 13. Commitments a. Environmental Describe existing environmental commitments that may affect or be impacted by the project: (For example, previous mitigation that may have been constructed within the project limits.) None b. Long-Term Maintenance Commitments Are long-term maintenance commitments necessary for this project above and beyond normal on-going maintenance? 0 Yes !81 No If so, please identify. 14. Environmental Justice Does the project meet any olthe exemptions. as noted in LAG Section 24.10.101? DYes 181 No (If Yes, Please note exemption and appropriate justification in the space below.) If no, are minority and/or low income populations located within the limits of the project's potential impacts? 181 Yes DNa (If no. attach appropriate data to support finding.) If yes, describe impacts and attach appropriate supporting documentation. The project would improve exiting transit facilities. The nature and scope of the project would preclude impacts to el1viro01TIcIltaijustice populations. Memo attached. . .. . Part 5 Biological Assessment and EFH Evaluations' . . . 1. Are there any listed or PTOosed S~Cies and/or designated or proposed critical habitat located within the proposed project's action area? Yes No (Please attach species listings.) Affected ESA Listed Species Spotted owl management circles or designated critical habitat? Marbled murrelet nest or occupied stand, or designated critical habitat? Western snowy plover designated critical habitat? Listed Marine Mammal? Canada lynx habilat? Gray wolf habitat? Grizzly bear habitat? Brown pelican night roosts? Woodland caribou habitat? A mature coniferous or mixed fixed forest stand? DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 09f2D08 2. Will any construction 3. Does the project involve blasting, pile work Qccurwithin 0.5 driving, concrete sawing, rock drilling, or miles of any of the rock scaling activities within 1 mile of any followino: of the followina? DYes 181 No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No Page 6 of 8 · . .•. ..... Part 5 Biological Assessment andEFH Evaluations -Continued· . 4. Will the project involve any in-waterworl<? 5. Will any construction work occur wil11in 300 feet of any permanent or intermittent waterbody. which either supports or drains into a listed fish supporting waterbady? 6. Will any construction work occur within 300 feet of any wetland, pond, or take that is connected to any permanent Of intermittent water body? 7. Does the action have the potential to directly or indirectly impact designated crilical habitat for salmon ids (including adjacent riparian zones)? 8. Will the project affect the water regime of. or utilize any water from a waterbody, which supports or drains into a listed fish supporting walerbody; or any wetland, pond, or lake? 9. Will construction work occur oLltside the existing pavement? If Yes, go to 9a. 9a. Will construction activities occurring outside the existing pavement involve clearing, grading. filling, or modifications of vegetation or tree cutting? 10. Are there any Federal threatened, endangered, proposed or candidate plant species located within the project limits? (If so, please attach a list of plant species within the action area) Determination DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No 181 Yes ONo 181 Yes ONo DYes 181 No If each of the questions in the preceding section resulted in a "no" response or if any of the questions were checked Wyes", but adequate justification can be provided to support a "no effect" determination, then check "No effect" below. If this checklist cannot be used for ESA Section 7 compliance (I.e., adequate justification cannot be provided or a "may affect" determination is anticipated), a separate biological assessment document is required. [2J No Effect D NL TAA Dale of Concurrence D LTAA Date 80 Issued Date of First 6 Mo. Update Essential Fish Habitat Determination: [2J No Adverse Effect NOAA Fisheries D Adverse Effect. Date of NOAA Concurrence USFWS Analysis for No Effects Determination (Required if any item in Section 5 was checked Yes). (Please attach additional sheets if needed.) 5.1 above: A usrws species list for King County, revised November 2007 (accessed January 2009), identities six I istcd species as occurl'ing in King County rind designated criticaillabitat for three (attached). The project is not Ileal' marine waters, 01' waters that connect to marine waters, so species under NOAA '5 jurisdiction would not be affected. The project is in an urban, commercial area within the city of Renton. There are no permanent 01' intcl'lnittent watcrbodics, or other aquatic or terrestrial habitat features in the project vicinity that would be lIsed by the species listed above or those on thc USFWS list. 5.9 and 5.91:1 above: Construction activities would include tree removed outside the existing pavement. This will have no effect on listed or proposed species or critical hahitat because these species and their habitat do not ocellr in the project vicinity. DOT Form 140·100 EF Revised 09/2008 Page 7 of 8 Justification Narrative -Continued Supplement Sheet -Local Agency Environmental Classification Summary This project will complete the 0.85 mile corridor between SR-167 and SR-900. The city of Renton is partnering with Sound Transit, the Transportation Improvement Board and Washington State Department orTransportation on the project. Ph(lSC I, the Shattuck Ave S storm drain project, includes roadway improvements (widening, repavillgand regrading). replaceillellt of a storm/sewer I inc and installation of a sanitary scv·/cr linc~ and revegetation of disturbed areas. Project activities would occur between S 7th Street and S 4th Place along Shattuck Avenue S. Phase II, the Rainier Ave S transit improvements, consists ofreconfiguring Rainier Ave S to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes specificnlly for transit, vehicles entering and exiting businesses, and right turns at intersections. The BAT lanes would extend northward from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street, and south from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. Whenever possihle unrestricted left hand tUI'llS will be eliminated. Protected U-turns will be provided at signalized illtersections. Other project activities include installation of landscaped medians, rebuilt clirbs and gutters, widened sidewalks, and establishing a planted buffer betwcen traffic lancs and sidewalks. Textured and colored pavement would be installed at intersections and signage and lighting would be updated. FHWA Comments -Continued DOT Form 140·100 Ef -Sup~lement Revised 0912008 o 0.2 0.4 c===:::c===::::::i, Miles 1 inch equals 0.2 miles o figure 1: Area of Potentiai Area of Potential Effects Shattuck Avenue S StOI11> Drain Project City of Renton January 16, 2009 LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT; CANDIDATE SPECIES; AND SPECIES OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY LISTED AS PREPARED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WESTERN WASHINGTON FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE (Revised November 1,2007) Bull trout (Salve/inus conffuentus) Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) Gray wolf (Canis lupus) Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos = U. a. horribilis) Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) Major concerns that should be addressed in your Biological Assessment of project impacts to listed species include: 1. Level of use of the project area by listed species. 2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks. prey species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project. 3. Impacts from project activities and implementation (e.g., increased noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or degradation of habitat) that may result in disturbance to listed species and/or their avoidance of the project area. Castilleja levisecta (golden paintbrush) [historic] Major concerns that should be addressed in your Biological Assessment of project impacts to listed plant species include: 1. Distribution of taxon in project vicinity. 2. Disturbance (trampling, uprooting, collecting, etc.) of individual plants and loss of habitat. 3. Changes in hydrology where taxon is found. DESIGNATED Critical habitat for bull trout Critical habitat for the marbled murrelet Critical habitat for the northern spotted owl PROPOSED None CANDIDATE Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) SPECIES OF CONCERN Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Beller's ground beetle (Agonum bellen) California wolverine (Gulo gulo luteus) Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) Hatch's click beetle (Eanus hatchl) Larch Mountain salamander (Plethodon larselll) Long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis) Long-legged myotis (Myotis volans) Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyon!) Northwestern pond turtle (Emys (= C/emmys) marmorata marmorata) Olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus coopen) Pacific lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) Pacific Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus tow/lsendii townsendil) Peregrine falcon (Fa/co peregrinus) River lamprey (Lampetra ayresl) Tailed frog (Ascaphus truel) Valley silverspot (Speyeria zerene bremen) Western toad (Bufo boreas) Aster curtus (white-top aster) Botrychium pedllncll/osllm (stalked moonwort) Cimicifllga e/ata (tali bugbane) Widener & Associates r<l!lspOl'tntillll & Lnvironmt!nt.li Pl,lnning ENVIRONMENTALJUSTICI:: MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: PHIL SI;:CM,j] ROSS WIDENER SUBJECT: ANALYSIS OF POSSIilLE IMPACTS ON POPULATIONS DATE: January 29, 2009 In compliance with Presidential Executive Order 12898, DOT Order 5610.2 and FHW A Order 6640.23 an environmental justice analysis was conducted for the Rainier Avenue South (SR-167) Projcct. The purpose of an EJ analysis is to identify minority and low-income groups in a project area, keep those groups infonned about project plans and activities, and encourage their participation in projects. Environmental Justice populations compriscd of both minority and low- income groups were identified in the project area via a demographics study that used 2000 census data. The data reveal that there were two census block groups in the project area were representative of the arca!s projected populations as a whole. Non-minorities comprise about 63% to 80% of the population in the project area. Minority popUlations in the project area consisted primarily of Blacks/African Americans and Asians. Fourteen to nineteen percent of households had incomes below poverty level. Short-term noise increases during project activities, detours, full closures, and minor right-of- way takes to accommodate the project design would be the primaJY impacts to nearby populations during project construction. Full closures would only occur at night. Construction will be phased so that pedestrian access in maintained through intersections. Two property displacements would occur as a result orthe project. One is a currently vacant business (dry cleaner) and the other a doughnut shop. Property acquisition would occur consistent with the Unifonn Relocation Assistance Act of 1971. No other social, environmental, or economic impacts are anticipated as a result of the project. The short-tenn impacts would affect all populations in the area equally. Since there are more non-minorities in the area than minorities, impacts would not affect minority populations disproportionally. Short tenn noise impacts would be limited to the construction operating hours of7am to 10 pm Monday through Friday. No long-term noise impacts would be created as the project only involves improvements to existing roadways. No changes in access would occur, 110 new traffic lanes would be constructed and there would be 110 changes in speed limits resulting Irom the project. Both EJ and non-EJ populations would benefit from the completed project as it improves traffic flow efficiency, upgrades a storm sewer line, and improves pedestrian facilities. A public meeting was held on December 2,2009 to inform the public about the project, identify issues, and solicit input. Input came primarily from local business owners with concerns as to how the project might affect their business. Other than temporary impairments to access, local businesses would not be impacted. The conclusion of this analysis is that EJ populations arc not expected to experience disproportionately high or adverse impacts as a result of the project. Populations in the project vicinity have equal access to the area and to the businesses and other amenities in the area. I I Denis Law Mayor July 29, 2009 Davtd R. Gibson Les Schwab Tire Centers 646 NW Madras Highway PO Box 667 Prineville, OR 97754 Department of (ommu,nity & Economic Development RE: Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project (LUA09-071, ECF) . Dear Mr. Gibson: Thank you for your comment letter regarding the Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement , Project Your letter has been included in the official project file and you have been made a party cif re'cord andwill receiv,e all future correspondence related to the Environmental Review: ,The City isonly conducting Emiirori~ental Review at this time and has yet to issue a' , decision. The City will likely issue a Determination·of Non'Significance -Mitigated (DNS- M). Your comments related to the channelization strategy would best be referred to our Transportation Project Manager for this project; Derek Akessorl. He can be reached at (425) 430-7337 by phone and dakesson@reTltonwa.gov by email. If you have any further questions regarding this environmental review feel free to contact me at (425) 430-7219. , Sincerely, 'f<r~~ , Rocale Timmons Associate Planner Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 r.ntonwa.gov - COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: July 27, 2009 TO: Leslie Betlach, Parks Director FROM: SUBJECT: Terry Flatley, Parks Manager/City Forester Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project Landscape Plan I. Do not use Acer rubrum species. 2. Do not use Quercus species. 3. Other tree species approval conditioned upon the planter strip design specifications -planter strips and sidewalk design should be wide enough to accommodate trees that attain a large mature form. 4. For planter strips along sidewalks and curbs, minimum standards shall be: a. Minimum width shall be 6 feet, 8 is preferred; minimum tree planting space shall be 6 feet long by 6 feet wide b. Tree spacing guidelines: 1. 60 feet on-center between trees except each address receives one tree ii. 30 feet from street or pedestrian lighting iii. 6 feet from fire hydrant iv. 10 feet from driveway approach v. 80 feet from traffic signals; 40 feet from stop/yield signs vi. 40 feet from uncontrolled intersections 5. Landscape plans should include the location of all utilities (street/ped lighting, overhead wires, fire hydrants, in-ground boxes etc.) in relation to trees and shrubs. 6. Tree Removal -remove trees in existing landscape triangleslboulevards and replace with appropriate sized and number of tress and landscaping (note: at the intersection with S. 7 Street, tree removal is not shown for three trees). 7. Provide locations for crews to safely access boulevards to maintain plantings and irrigation systems -for example, provide a pull-out in-line with boulevard that does not contain landscaping or curbing to allow a vehicle to pull into. 8. Project should include a budget to maintain all landscaping and irrigation. h:\parks\parks manager_city forester\parksdivision\planreviews\rainier\rainier7.27.09tf.doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: f.tu.-ILs COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: Citv of Renton - Transportation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2" to SW Grady PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A I WORK ORDER NO: 78078 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housin Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS ular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or to properly assess this proposal. LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS 646 N.W. Madras Highway P.O. Box 667 Prineville, Oregon 97754 July 20, 2009 Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner CED-Planning Division City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE 541.416.5342 FAX 541.416.5454 david.r.gibson@lesschwab.com City of Renton Planning Division jUl 22. 1009 Re: Rainier Avenue Improvement Project -Les Schwab Tire Center LUA09-071, ECF Dear Ms. Timmons: I recently received a copy of the Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non- Significance-Mitigated for the subject project. We could not disagree more with the proposed findings. The proposed project does not have a defined channelization strategy and thus we cannot understand how the City can determine the proposed project will not have an effect on local businesses. Two of the three proposals will render our site useless for any continuation of our business. That is a significant impact. For the foregoing reasons, we object to the proposed determination and request that the findings be re-considered. Cordially, TIRE CENTERS ··David . Gibson Corporate Counsel THE WEST'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER WITH OVER 410 LOCATIONS IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, IDAHO, MONTANA, CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, UTAH, AND ALASKA FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPAR_T_M_E_N_T-,,=~IDilt@Iffi 0 M E M 0 RAN 0 U M DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: July 21, 2009 Kayren Kittrick, Plan Reviewer Bill Flora, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement Project LUA09-071 A review of current plans and material has disclosed the following Fire Code and policy- related issues and concerns that need to be addressed prior to approval being granted. 1. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS: Emergency apparatus access must be maintained for local businesses. 2. FIRE HYDRANTS: Access to all current fire hydrants must be maintained. All new or replaced fire hydrants shall be fitted with five (5) inch Storz fittings. BF/kc c: Rocale Timmons, Planner City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 'F; (e. COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: Citv of Renton -TransDortation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Proiect PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 20d to SW Gradv PROPOSED BLDG AREA (qross) NIA I WORK ORDER NO: 78078 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earlh Housin Air Aesthetics Water LiahllGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signat Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: rIll r-.'.,Lo Irsf\?'\r""I COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: Citv of Renton -Transnortation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Imorovement Proiect PLAN REVIEWER: Kavren Kittrick CITY OF RENTON SITE AREA: 576,600 souare feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (aross): N/A" E: v t: I V t:: D LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 20 ' to SW Gradv PROPOSED BLDG AREA (oross) N/AJUL 15 2009 WORK ORDER NO: 78078 BUILDING DIVISION SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to'reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. '. . A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housin Air Aesthetics Wafer Lioht/G/are Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans ortation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS • _ __ _ __ ._ _ ./ L~~~' We have rev' wed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or area~ whe additional information's needed 0 proper;jy assess this proposal. Date City of Rimton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: fc.cf)( 'IT lIt. T:PA/. COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton -Transportation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (qross): NIA LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2"' to SW Gradv PROPOSED BLDG AREA (qross) NIA I WORK ORDER NO: 78078 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be sD"cificallv vehicles ~ing and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would 3rd Street-Jfhe southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady . In ad~i~ti~on~th~e~~ii~~~~~i installation of I i Associated acres in size. I inlersections. The proposal includes would not be no impacts to criticals areas a A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS Element afthe Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Hous;na ~ ~ , .fuMe: , , Ar~g~Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. t')/;s/oq City of j m Department of Community & Economic Dc Jpment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET ~~ REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 1, . COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton -Transportation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (qross): N/A WORK OR~R NO: 78078 LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2"' to S~D"I 0 PR 0 BLDG AREA (qross) N/A PLEASE RETURN T~~CALE TIMMONS IN CUJRENT PLANNING 6TH FLOOR SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The a¢; nt, the City of Rent~ reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish B in s Access and Transit (BAT es. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting busin~ ses ~ent to Raini7':tve e northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT ne wo extend from Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians new cur, , oloewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalizatio would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earlh Hous;no Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals ~ ~ Environmental Health EubUc Energy/ Natural Resources n~O'0?~Feet 14.000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional informatio needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: RM 12 .. r /ieu,) APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton -Transportation PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2"d to SW Grady COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 PLANNER: Rocale Timmons PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick EXISTING BLDG AREA (qross): NIA PROPOSED BLDG AREA (qross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78078 JUL ,tJ l.UII' BUILDING DIVISION SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave S, from S Grady Way to SW 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major 'nformation Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Waler Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14.000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information,is needed to properly assess this proposal. City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: I ifAfN.x Jr U~ COMMENTS DUE: JULY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-071, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: JULY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton - Transportation PLANNER: Rocale Timmons A E eEl v-e '" PROJECT TITLE: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick JUL 1 5 ?nnq SITE AREA: 576,600 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): tWIll ...... LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2"' to SW Grady PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A ........... , V'':;'IbJ.I'l I WORK ORDER NO: 78078 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing to reconfigure Rainier Ave 5, from 5 Grady Way to 5W 2nd Street, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to 5 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building: formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earlh Housin Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans ortation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14.000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or are s where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED (DNS-M) DATE: LAND USE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: July 15, 2009 LUA09-071, EGF Rainier Ave Transillmprovemenl Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant. the CIty of Renlon, is p<oposing \0 reconfigure Raioie. Ave S, Irom S Grady Way In SW 2nd Sir",,!, in order to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes_ The lanes would be spea1ica1ly used for trilllS~ and ~ellides entering ,,00 ",;Iing businMses adJ<>C""i to RaInier Ave S. The nonhbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way 10 S 3rd Sueet The soolhbQund BAT Ian .. would exlend from S 2nd StreollO S Grady Way. In add,tion the apPIiCal'll is prOj)Osing the lI)Stanatlon of landscaped med ... ns, new curbs, guue,s, sidewalks and a laJldScaping blllwe,m the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signaliZation would be updall,ld as well. Th., "rQa of wo<k is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acreS in size. Wherever possibJe unrestricted left tum, W<luld be eliminated and protected u·turns will be provkled at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demOlition of an existing vacant bUilding: formerly ~nown as Seait's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no Impacts to <"iticals areas a result of the project The applicant has completed Ihe NEPA process PROJECT LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2"" Street to SW Grady Way OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON_SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M); As Ine Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined 111a\ significant envlfonmental impacts are unlokely 10 result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permilled under the RCW 43.21C 110, the Crty 01 Renlon i. using tha Optlonnl DNS-M process to give notice thai a DNS- Mis Ifkely to be issued. Comment periods for the projeci nnd the proposed DNS·M are integrated inlo a Single commenl period. Th'lfe Will be no comment period following the issuance of tha ThreShold Determination of Non-Signilocance- Mitigated (DNS·M). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE· July9, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPI.ETE APPLICATlON;--July 15. 2009 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ross Widenll, Widener & AsSociates; 10108 32"' Avenue W, Suite 0 -EVGlelt, WA 98204; Email: rwldener@prodigy.net Environmental (SEPA) Reviaw Olher Permits wh\ch may be required; ConSlruction ~.- Requested Studies: Cultural Resource A,sesaman!, Traffic Study, Drainage Report. and Geotechnlc~1 Report Location where application may be revlewod: Department of Community & Economic Development ICED)-Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall. 1055 South Grady Way. Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC HEARING; NIA CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW· Zon!ngtLand UIII: Envlronmentaf Documents that Evaluate the Propo."d Project: Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The subject S,le is designated Commercial Corridor (CC) on the Cily of Renton Com .... ehens;ve Land Use Map Bnd Commercial Artenal (CA) on the Coty's Zoning Map Envoronmftntal (SEPAl Checkhsl The project woIl be subjecl to tI'e Coty's SEPA ordinance ~nd other "pplocn~le codes and reg\Jlatlons as approD",lie Proposed Mitigation Measures The following Mit'galioll Measures Will \Ike~ be imposed on the proposed prOlect These recommended Mltigalion Measures address project impact$ nol co.ered by existlf"g cedes and regulatIOns as Cited above The applicant .... ill be requored 10 .... ovide Temporary ErOSion and Sediment Control Plan: and Should ~vidence of e hisloric srre be found dunng Sila developmenl, .... ork shall be slopped and lh~ appllCDnr .... ,11 be required to submil an arChaeological mSOurCe survey of Iha Slle Comments on the above application must be Submitted In .... rltlng to Rocale Timmons, ASlloclate PI~nner. CED- Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on July 29, 2009. If you nave Questions about this proposal. or wish \0 be made II party of record and receive additional notification by maot, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits wrotten comments will aULOmatically become a party of record and Will be nOlofoed of any decision on thiS project CONTACT PERSON: Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430·7219; E·mail: rtimmons@rentonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION If you would like 10 be made a party of record to receive further information on thiS proposed project. complete this form and return to' City 01 Renton, CEO -Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Name/File No.: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement ProjecULUA09-071, ECF NAME' MAILING ADDRESS: TEl~PHOtt~ NO.: CERTIFICATION I, M{t{( e [imrnlJy1S hereby celtify that3 copies of the above were posted by me in 3-conspicuous places or nearby the described prCiP~~tJ',.,n DATE: Jj;'5jOq SIGNED·'-Lf~~J.....Z:.::!:.LLf,& ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing in ~,onthe " CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 15th day of July, 2009, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter, NOA, Environmental Checklist, & PMT documents. This information was sent to: Name Agencies -NOA, Env. Checklist See Attached Ross Widener Contact Derek Akesson -City of Renton Owner/Applicant Surrounding Property Owners -NOA only See Attached • (Signature of Sender): ... ~ m ~. STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) S8 COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker Representing signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: .IIS lo~ Notary (Print):.-"oA..:;....Io:.:..:..c ..... !::Cl--==l....:;'(f-'hUL.,,'-'..LLL=-.n<"""'c.._-4-,~"'---"~ My appointment expires: C) -l q. 10 -~\~ ~ "; '9', ~. &L"" =~ """ '19-,~..! .... ~ Project Name: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project ""~-WAS"t~<-'('" . '11\\\\\" Project Number: LUA09-071, ECF template -affidavit of service by mailing Dept. of Ecology" Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region" AUn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers" Seattle District Office AUn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-3755 Seattle, WA 98124 Boyd Powers" Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 OlymQia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Servo AUn: SEPA Section 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055-1219 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) WDFW -Larry Fisher" Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. " 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 AUn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 -1720 ' Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Duwamish Tribal Office" Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program" 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert Seattle, WA 98106-1514 390151720 ' Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 KC Wastewater Treatment Division It Office of Archaeology & Historic Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Ms. Shirley Marroquin AUn: Gretchen Kaehler 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Newcastle City of Kent AUn: Steve Roberge AUn: Mr. Fred SaUerstrom, AICP Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. 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The lanes would be specifically used for transit and vehicles entering and exiting businesses adjacent to Rainier Ave S. The northbound BAT lane would extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane would extend from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. In addition the applicant is proposing the installation of landscaped medians, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a landscaping between the new sidewalk and the street. Associated lighting and signalization would be updated as well. The area of work is approximately 4,800 lineal feet and totals 13 acres in size. Wherever possible unrestricted left turns would be eliminated and protected u-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing vacant building; formerly known as Scott's Dry Cleaners. There would not be no impacts to criticals areas a result of the project. The applicant has completed the NEPA process. PROJECT LOCATION: Rainier Avenue from S 2nd Street to SW Grady Way OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS- M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed ONS-M are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance- Mitigated (DNS-M). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: July 9,2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: July 15, 2009 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ross Widener, Widener & Associates; 10108 32 nd Avenue W, Suite D -Everett, WA 98204; Email: rwidener@prodigy.net Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Other Permits which may be required: Construction Requested Studies: Cultural Resource Assessment, Traffic Study, Drainage Report, and Geotechnical Report location where application may be reviewed: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/land Use: Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: Department of Community & Economic Development (CEO) -Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 N/A The subject site is designated Commercial Corridor (GC) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA) on the City's Zoning Map. Environmental (SEPA) Checklist The project will be subject to the Cily's SEPA ordinance and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: Tile following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed project. These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered by existing codes and regulations as cited above. The applicant will be required to provide Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; and Should evidence of a historic site be found during site development. work shall be stopped and the applicant will be required to submit an archaeological resource survey of the site. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner, CEO - Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on July 29, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; E~mail: rtimmons@rentonwa.gov II PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED -Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: Rainier Ave Transit Improvement ProjectlLUA09-071, ECF NAME: MAILING ADORESS: TEl5PHm!'C NO.: Denis Law Mayor , " Department of Community & Economic Development July 15, 2009 Attn: John Lefotu and Ramin Pazooki Washington State Departmentof Transportation 15700 DaytonAvenue North PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 SUBJECT: Dear Sirs: " Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project LUA9-071, ECF Enclosed is a copy of the TIA for the subject land use application along with a copy of the proposed site plan. If you have additional comments or concerns, you may either send them via mail or email them to me at rtimmons@rentonwa.gov. The Environmental Review Committee is scheduled for August 10, 2009. I would appreciate your comments prior to the meeting, preferably by July 29, 2009, if possible to incorporate any comments into the staff report. Sincerely, 1j:~ Associate planner Enclosure cc: Project File Kayren Kittrick, City of Renton -Plan Review Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov Denis Law Mayor July 15, 2009 Ross Widener Widener & Associates 10108 32 nd Avenue W, Suite D Everett, WA 98204 Subject: Notice of Complete Application Rainier Ave Transit Improvement Project, LUA09-071, ECF Dear Mr. Widener: The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is . complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore,is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental ReviewCommittee on August 10, 2009. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-7219 if you have any questions. Sincerely, .~ .. ~~ Ro Ie Timmons As ociate planner cc: City of Renton / Owner(s) Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION ; . i PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: I NAME: City of Renton Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project PROJECT/ADDRESS(S}/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way Rainier Avenue S- from S 2'd Street to SW Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S}: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (425) 430-7321 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME '1.)c,r'~ Ahesson EXISTING LAND USErS}: Arterial for traffic COMPANY (if applicable): f :i J.A ~~() PROPOSED LAND USErS}: Arterial for traffic with BAT lanes ADDRESS \l.Y.1:J S 6~..u (J.nAl EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Commercial Arterial , I PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: (i;( j ZIPCf&n I , '\VA' It ()l \ (if applicable) TELEPHONENUMBER:~~~~~2-~~ EXISTING ZONING: Commercial Arterial CONTACT PERSON NAME: Ross Widener i i PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): SITE AREA (in square feet): 576,600 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): Widener and Associates DEDICATED: ADDRESS: 10108 32'd Avenue W, Suite D SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY: Everett ZIP: 98204 ACRE (if applicable) NA TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) (425) 503-3629 NA rwidener@prodigy.net NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NA \\C<'Il!!:iI_fllcs\w&<I cl'fllla) 1i1cs\l'rlljccts\CilY of RCllloll\Cornbilll'd Shalluck R:linicr\R:liIlCf AWIlLIe S\Lanu \Jsc Master Arpticmion\rnaslcrapp,uoc -I - ,,? .. ~ pr -"JECT INFORMATION (cont' '-=-ed=J)'--______ ~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: 2$JO, 000 00 () IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO o FLOOD HAZARD AREA o GEOLOGIC HAZARD o HABITAT CONSERVATION o SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES o WETLANDS ___ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft. ___ sq. ft. ___ sq. ft. ___ sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE Ig '2\ I TV QUARTER OF SECTION ~rrOWNSHIP;2~RANGE~, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUN ,WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. S£PA-Rev~Qw 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) G...rV5(jrJ ,declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. ~~ I certify thai I know or have satisfactory evidence that (( obert /Vl, tt qf\SD'" signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. !t4,." ----------(Signature of Owner/Representative) '. \ I- Notary Public in and for the State of Washington -. .'~ -,. , " ~ ~; ,- (Signature of Owner/Representative) ~ \ ~"-;. Notary (print)_-"15"""o",n""n,,,i<!-,,---=I::::..-'-.. _lJ,='t2,-,I,-,f,-t1=--"'_~:'<';',-;, , ~" (, I., : My appointment eXPires:_--,~=-----"t,,-,_,-,~=O..:./_O ___ _ H:\Fonns\Planning\mash,:rapp.doc - 2 . 08/07 City of Renton LAND USE PERMrr MASTER APPLiCATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: CITY: ZIP: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER EXISTING ZONING: CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NAME: SITE AREA (in square feet): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): DEDICATED: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): H : \F OIll1S\P lanning\masterapp. doc - I - 08107 City of Renton I 0 en on l[R~'E [R ET E ~ i ~ (0 D~ Planning Division WO[Rrt{~H ElET JUL -9 2009 1. Total number of trees over 6" in diameter1 on project site: 1. _--'./-<..15"",,,-_ trees 2. Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the retention calculatiar: Trees that are dead, diseased or dangerous2 --:='0,---trees Trees in proposed public streets 8 I trees Trees in proposed private access easements/tracts trees Trees in critical areas 3 and buffers 0 trees Total number of excluded trees: 3. Subtract line 2 from line 1: 2. 3. _--->B<...JL-=---_ trees _----""3'-"'3""--_ trees 4. Next, to determine the number of trees that must be retained\ multiply line 3 by: 0.3 in zones Re. R-1. R-4. or R-8 0.1 in all other residential zones 0.05 in all commercial and industrial zones 4. ___ ."'2-=--__ trees 5. List the number of 6" or larger trees that you are proposing 5 to retain~: 5. 3:2 trees 6. Subtract line 5 from line 4 for trees to be replaced: (If line 6 is tess than zero, stop here. No replacement trees are required). 6. __ -.-:j=<-.L\ _ trees 7. Multiply line 6 by 12" for number of re9u!red replacement inches: •.. 7. ___________ inches 8. Proposed size of trees to meet additional planting requirement: (Minimum 2~ caliper trees required) 8. _______ inches 9. Divide line 7 by line 8 for nurnber of replacement trees6 : (if remainder is .5 or greater, round uP. to the next whole number) 1. Measured .at chest height. 9. per tree ______ -,-___ trees 2. Dead, diseased or dangerous trees must be certified as such by a forester, registered landscape architect, or certified arborist, and approved by the City. l. Critical Areas, such as wellands, streams, floodplains and protected slopes, are defined in Section 4-3-050 of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC). 4 Count only those trees to be retained outside of critical areas and buffers. 5. The City may require modification of the tree retention plan to ensure retention of the maximum number of trees per RMC 4-4-130H7a 6. Inches of slreellrees, inches of trees added to critical areas/buffers, and inches of trees retained on site that are less than 6" but are greater than 2" can be used to meet the Iree replacement requirement. II: DivisionlForms/TreeRetcntion Worksheet 11107 PLANNING DIVISION WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services Section PROJECT NAME: .. ..!((Lln·,er Ave IfYI,PNVeTYJe".I/PIiCJeJj) 2. Public Works Plan Review Section 3. Building Section 4. Planning Section DATE: ~1.3 Q:\WEB\Pw\OEVSERv\Forms\Planning\waiverofsubmittalreqs,xls 02108 PLANNING DIVISION WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL RIEQUIREMIENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Im/Anitorvof EXisting Sites 2 AND Lease An" .. ,m,mt Draft Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3 Map of View Area 2 AND 3 Photosimulations 2AND3 This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services Section PROJECT NAME: Mln'le y 'IIv~ s. /nlNdllemenf (phArR lL) 2. Public Works Plan Review Section 3. Building Section DATE: u'?j;t!3/0 1 4. Planning Section Q:IWEBIPWlDEVSERv\Forms\Planninglwalverofsubmitlalreqs.xls 02108 ConstructiollD. Mitigatiolll PRall The construction mitigation plan will include the following: o Limiting the contractor's hours of operation to 7 am to 10 pm Monday thru Friday and 9 am to 8 pm on Saturday. There will not be work allowed on Sunday. o It is anticipated that night time and weekend work will be required and may involve temporary road closure for sections of the project. o Construction will be phased to provide access to all properties during project activities. o Any tree removal will be mitigated for by replacing removed or damage trees on a one to one ratio. A tree removal and mitigation plan will be submitted prior to commencing construction. - Widener & Associates 10108 32"oJ AYe W, Suite I), EYCl'ctt. \VA 98204 City of Renton Attn: Jennifer Henning 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Transportation & Environmental Planning Rainer Avenue South Transit Improvement Project City of Renton, W A Dear Ms. Henning, The following contains the project narrative and vicinity map for the pre-application submittal for the Rainer Avenue South Transit Improvement Project in the City of Renton. The proposed project has two locations, both within the city limits of Renton, in Sections 18 & 19, of Township 23 North, Range 5 East (see attached Figure I: Vicinity Map). Rainier Avenue S will be reconfigured to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes specifically for transit, vehicles entering roadway and exiting businesses, and right turns at intersections. The BAT lanes would extend northward from S Grady Way to S 3'd Street and south from S 2 nd Street to S Grady Way. Whenever possible unrestricted left hand turns will be eliminated. Protected U-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. Project activities would include clearing, grubbing, widening and grading of the existing roadway; the introduction of planter strips, a center median, and sidewalks; as well as updated signage and illumination. The Rainier Ave South Transit Improvement Project begins approximately 100 feet south of the intersection ofSW Grady Way and Rainier Avenue S and continues north approximately 4800 feet, to the area approximately 350 feet north of the intersection of 2 nd Street and Rainier Avenue S. The area of potential affect (APE) extends 60-feet from either side of the centerline along the Rainer Avenue S and up to 200 feet from the centerline its intersections. All staging activities would occur within the APE as defined above. The majority of excavation will occur along the existing edge of the roadway, though additional excavation will be necessary for the installation of two water quality vaults between Hardie Avenue SW and S 4th Place, a new waterline, and some minor storm improvements. All together it is approximated 6,980 cubic yards of concrete, asphalt, and gravel will be excavated. No construction activities will require excavation to a depth greater than 6 feet. The land surrounding the project area is primarily commercial with the northeastern tip of the project zoned as center downtown. The project site is located within the legal geographic area of Township 23N; Range 5 East; Sections 18 and 19. Please refer to the attached APE map. A cultural resource assessment was completed by Cultural Resources Consultants, Inc. to ascertain the potential impacts to cultural resources. No evidence of cultural materials, soils, or deposits were observed during this assessment and it was determined that the overall likelihood for undiscovered archaeological or historical remains to be within APE is low, due primarily to prior ground-disturbing activities such as roadway construction and installation of utilities. Right-of-way takes are expected along both sides of Rainier Avenue S. It is anticipated that one business will be displaced by the project, a doughnut shop at the NE corner of the intersection of Rainier Avenue Sand S 3'd Place. The building is located within the footprint of the proposed improvements and therefore will be demolished. It is also anticipated that one additional building, currently vacant, will be demolished as a result of this project. The building, one time location of Scott's Dry Cleaners, is within the footprint of the proposed improvements on the east side of Rainier Avenue S just north of the BNSF Railway property. All prope11y acquisition will be in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act. .. . ' No critical areas will be impacted by this proposed project. Soil present within the project area has a high risk of settlement. All structures associated with the project will be designed to accommodate unstable and subsurface soil conditions. The topography of the project area is flat with a grade of 0-3%. This project will require the removal of 82 deciduous trees, approximately 16 of which are Big leaf Maple (Acer macrophyl/l/m). Approximate sizes of trees to be removed, diameter at breast height (DBH), are listed in the table below. Table I' Trees to be removed DBH 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 26 28 30 36 (inches) Amount 4 7 6 4 6 4 5 17 8 5 I 3 I 4 5 Construction is proposed to commence upon completion of permitting and is expected to be completed by December I, 2012. The project is estimated to cost $15,000,000.00. For further information please contact me at rwidener@prodigy.net or 425-503-3629 Sincerely, t!1fvU2- Ross Widener Widener & Associates 2 · .. -. '", ; .. I , o 0.25 0.5 i:::::===:::::::C:::===~1 Miles 1 inch equals 0.25 miles !FD~u.Jlrr® ~: VD~DU'ilD~1f MCffi[p) Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project City of Renton D Area of Potential Effects August 1, 2008 Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit ~mprovement Project Traffic All1alysis Report Prepared for: City of Renton & KPG Consultants Renton Washington Prepared by: f'p rHIR &. PU:RS .-Dim m NrobD Fehr and Peers I Mirai 11410 NE 122nd Way, Suite 320 Kirkland, Washington 98034-6927 (425) 820-0100 April 2009 . -". r • Co~y O~ lReU1l~oU1l lRaoU1loerr AvemJle Corrrrndiorr Trransn~ ~mlPrrovemel1'il~ Prrojec~ Trraffnc Anaiysns Submitted to: City of Renton Transportation Systems Division and KPG, Inc Prepared by: Fehr and Peers I Mirai fP fEHR & PEERS -_. -.- IWln:t~ll April 2009 Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Table 4. Table 5. Table 6. Table 7. Table 8. Table of Contents Introduction Existing Traffic Conditions (2007) 2012 and 2030 Traffic Forecasting Without the Project 2012 and 2030 Traffic Forecasting With the Project Conclusions Appendix List of Tables 2002 and 2007 PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes and Changes at Each Intersection Movement Level of Service Criteria for Signalized Intersections 2007 Existing, 2012 and 2030 Without the Project PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay 2007 Existing, 2012 and 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without and With the Project 2012 PM Peak Hour Bus Travel Times Without and With Project 2030 PM Peak Hour Bus Travel Times Without and With Project 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without Project and With Project DesignlWithout Project Volumes 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without Project and With Project DesignIWithout Project Volumes Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis EE RS 3 15 20 35 36 8-9 12 19 29 32 32 33 34 April 2009 Page iii FEHR & PEERS Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 10. Figure 11. Figure 12. Figure 13. Figure 14. Figure 15. List of Figures Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) Corridor Street Classifications in the Study Corridor Speed Limits, Traffic Control Devices and Intersection Lane Approach Configurations Hourly Volumes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) North of S 7th Street Existing PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes (2007) Existing (2007) PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Bus Routes and Locations of Bus Stops in the Study Corridor 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes Without the Project 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes Without the Project Preliminary Project Concept 2030 PM Peak Hour Traffic Diverted from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) With the . Project 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes With the Project 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes With the Project 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay With the Project 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay With the Project Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis 2 4 6 7 11 13 14 17 18 21 -24 26 27 28 30 31 April 2009 Page iv FEJiR & PEERS INTRODUCTION Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) in Renton is orie of the important transportation corridors serving the central Renton area for all modes of h·ansportation. It carries 40,000 to 48,000 vehicles per day and 450 buses per day. The City has designated it as a Principal Arterial. Slow h'avel speeds, particularly in the southbound direction impact transit operation in the corridor. The City carried out the Rainier Allenue Corridor Transportation Study during 2004. The objective of the study was to indentify h'ansportation improvements that would meet the following performance objectives: o Enhance transit mobility o Enhance pedestrian mobility o Improve safety o Reduce roadway traffic congestion o Mitigate environmental impacts o Support land use objectives o Feasible to implement o Supported by the community The Rainier Avenue Corridor Study evaluated many possible improvements categorized as follows: o Roadway improvements o Transit improvements in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) route o Transit improvements in the Hardie Avenue S route o Pedestrian/ urban design improvements The Corridor Study recommended Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes on Hardie Avenue S and pedestrian/urban design improvements in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. Since the Corridor Study was completed in 2005, the cost estimate to construct BAT lanes on Hardie Avenue has increased significantly to a level where it would become very expensive to implement the recommended BAT lanes on Hardie Avenue S. The City of Renton decided to choose a fallback option, which is to provide Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) between 5 Grady Way and 5 2nd Street and widen the sidewalks and provide other improvements for transit riders and pedestrians in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. These improvements will widen the roadway in some sections and convert the existing curb lanes to the BAT lanes in the other sections. This traffic analysis report is prepared to supplement the traffic analysis in the Rainier AlIelllle Corridor Transportation Study (2005). This report updates the existing traffic conditions and describes 2012 and 2030 future traffic conditions. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 1 ( Study Corridor This h'affic study focuses on the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) corridor between 5 2nd Street in the north and 5 Grady Way, a distance of approximately 0.8 miles (4,200 feet). Figure 1 shows an aerial photo of the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. Figure 1. Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) Corridor Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 2 fj> FEHR & PEERS lIijn&i;;nn EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS (2007) The following section updates the existing transportation conditions focusing on the existing transportation facilities, traffic operation devices and traffic operational conditions in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. Functional Street Classification The Renton Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan states that classifying Renton streets helps the City: o To identify appropriate uses for Renton streets o To establish eligibility for road improvement funding from various sources o To define appropriate street design standards The City classifies all streets as either arterial or local streets. Arterials are further classified in the following types: Principal Arterials, Minor Arterials and Collector Al'terials. Principal Arterials are streets and highways that cormect major intra-city activity centers, have primarily high traffic volumes that travel at relatively fast vehicle speeds, and are less of an emphasis on providing access to adjacent land uses. Minor Arterials are streets that provide links between principal arterials and collector arterials, and carry moderately high traffic volumes at speeds less than those on Principal Arterials. Collector Arterials are sh'eets that distribute traffic between principal and minor arterials and local access streets. The City of Renton classifies Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from S Grady Way to the north City Limit as a Principal Arterial. The following streets cross Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from the north to the south within the study corridor. The functional classification of each is identified as follows: o S 2nd Street east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): Principal Arterial o S 3rd Street east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): Principal Arterial o SW Sunset Boulevard west of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): Principal Arterial o S 3rd Place from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to Shattuck Avenue S: Collector Arterial o S 4th Place from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to Shattuck Avenue S: Minor Arterial o S 7th Street: Minor Arterial o Hardie Avenue SW: Collector Arterial o S Grady Way: Principal Arterial Figure 2 shows the classification of the streets in the study corridor. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 3 r fP FEHR & PEERS . t~6IfillOT· Figure 2. Street Classifications in the Study Corridor .... .... ' ", ............ LEGEND Freeway Principal Arterials Minor Arterials Coliector Arterials Non Arterial i ~ S2ndSt! ! .•• ' .. III' ........... ~ ............................. . . . , : ' i N A . , &.;; : : 1: 'S3d: ••..... .; .................... :.. r St I :...... r-:. : .......................... . ......; ~ \ S 3rd PI : ,0' ",'0 ," ..... -. " ,0' ~ ~ .. ' I" til .. ....... ~\. Q) ~. a" \' ~~. \~~; G) "S~ •• '0; .~ ~ •••••• CI)~ .~\ g?~ \:. :;,: g: . .: 16: .§'!i..?.th.P.! ........... ·.~.~.:' ........ \:: .... .i~i. ....................... . : ..••. .... ,,-......... : .... .... ';;" ............ ................. =::.'::." 6'1 \f'l'O.l .. ••• ••••• ~ G~0' ..•• t.·· -.;J ,,- .:, ... "'" ........... ...... Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 4 Traffic Operation Speed Limils I'EIIR & PEERS ........................ ~l$I trim ft n To make the roads safer for drivers and passengers, the City has posted the following speed limits in the study corridor: o Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way: 35 miles per hour o S 2nd Street east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 25 miles per hour o S 3rd Street east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 25 miles per hour o SW Sunset Boulevard west of Rainier Avel1ue S (SR 167): 35 miles per hour o S 3rd Place from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to Shattuck Avel1ue S: 25 miles per hour o S 4th Place from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to Shattuck Avel1ue S: 25 miles per hour o S 7th Street east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 25 miles per hour o SW 7th Street west of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 30 miles per hour o Hardie Avenue SW north of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 25 miles per hour o S Grady Way east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 35 miles per hour o SW Grady Way west of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167): 35 miles per hour Traffic Conlrol Devices and Lane Conflgurallon Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) between S 7th Street and S Grady Way has three lanes in the northbound direction, three lanes in southbound direction, and a left-tum lane for a total of seven lanes. The northbound curb lane on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) becomes a right-tum lane approaching S 7th Street and the section of northbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from S 7th Street and S 3rd Street operates with two through lanes. Southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) has three continuous through lanes from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. Previously, a column supporting the railroad bridge prevented a northbound curb lane on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from S 7th Street to S 4th Place. The railroad bridge was widened in 2007 al1d the support column moved allowing for an additional northbound lane to be provided. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) intersectiol1s with the arterials are all signalized except the Ol1e at Hardie Avenue SW. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ Hardie Avenue SW intersection is a stop controlled intersection. At the intersection a left turn is not permitted from southboul1d Hardie Avenue SW to northbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167). At all the signalized intersections in the study corridor, turn lal1es are provided to increase intersectiol1 capacity by separating tum movements from through movements. Figure 3 shows posted speed limits, traffic control devices and intersection approach lane configurations. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 5 c • fP fEHR & PEERS --II ~-OI1 Sl oT --- Figure 3. Speed Limits, Traffic Control Devices and Intersection Approach Lane Configurations <D 8 2nd 8t t - en H! ~ R ., ~,. 10 ..... - ~ -ttt "" ~ :£ .iI! 5 2nd St 25 moh " -c;j ~ 0:: Q> ... 8 3rd St .~ 3Smph , ·iii "" en ~m'" ~ ~ S 3rd St 25moh ~ i '¥\t~ .~ ~ ~~ .c;j ~ ,>~<:i ",,'> ~ S 3rd PI 0:: '>~ (3) 8 3rc! PI en <1U'"" ~ ~ .~ ~ ~tt~ -;0 ~ s~ 0:: ~. @) (9 ~---; --' 84th PI "Ii 1'1 v:: ~- ~ ~ en <iU\;. r --Q/ ., BNS\' ---'" ~ -.-« .4 t~ -.,. .~ --IJ " '\ -----35 mph B -;0 '" 0:: J 6i @ 87th St \. SW7thSt 25 moh en 1U'"" -30 mph I \ !1i ~ « j ~rr~ lii Legend :~ 0:: ~ ® Signalized Intersection 3Smph (Ii) 8 Grady way -... Intersection Lane ~5~ ~ Configuration \Na en -1U'"" 1 sG{aO Cl> ~ r-~ .J ~tt~ 35 mO" ~ .~ ---c;j --0:: '\ Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 6 ~ FEHR&PEERS ---.-- HMIo JI' til fill Traffic Volumes The l{ainier AvelUle Com'dor Transportation Study, prepared by Mirai Associates (August 2005) provides hourly traffic volumes for the 24-hour period on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) at three locations: south of S Grady Way, north of S 7th Street and south of S 2nd Street. Figure 4 shows 2002 hourly traffic volumes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) north of S 7th Street. Based on this figure, the following observations are made: o The PM peak hour on southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) occurs between 5 and 6 pm, o During the afternoon commute, from 2 to 7 pm, southbound traffic volumes are significantly higher than the northbound traffic volumes. o Reflecting work shift schedule for Boeing workers, southbound traffic volumes exceed 1,800 vehicles per hour for four hours: 2 to 6 pm. o The northbound traffic on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) is higher than the southbound traffic in the AM peak hour (8 to 9 am). However, the AM peak hour volume is significantly lower than the PM peak hour volume. Figure 4. Hourly Volumes on Rainier Avenue S, (SR 167) North of S 7th Street 2200 _~~ _____ ' __ ~ ______ 'H __________________ "_" __ "_" __ " ____ ~ ____ • _______ 2000 1400 .L"-..... I \ .L .,\ \ D /' ~ 1600 1600 & :r:: 1200 ! I\, J7 \\ ! ~~ ~ BlOOD I / 'It" ~ .. := / I "-." J / ~ /) " '""" ..cf,4 800 600 400 200 ~~ o 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I-o-Northbound ~Soulhbound l The City of Renton provided 2007 PM peak hour intersection traffic counts. To assure consistency, the 2007 traffic volumes were compared with the 2002 counts, which were used to prepare the Rainier Avenue Corridor Transportation Study, Table 1 shows the PM peak hour traffic volume changes from 2002 to 2007. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transi! Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 7 Table 1. 2002 and 2007 PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes and Changes at Each Intersection Movement Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project T raffle Analysis 11> FEHR & PEERS llili\J61i'lllfil April 2009 Page 8 • fP FEHR & PEERS l~ 0 [i'fil D~ Table 1 Continued. 2002 and 2007 PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes and Changes at Each Intersection Movement City of Renton, 2002 and 2007 Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project T raffle Analysis April 2009 Page 9 • FHIR & PEERS ." --"-_ .. ---.... --- l@fi[i@1O Based on the comparison of the 2002 and 2007 counts, the following observations are made: o North of S Grady Way, northbound through traffic on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) increased significantly in the last 5 years. The increases are in a range of 4 to 28 percent. o 2007 northbound and southbound traffic volumes at the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way intersection were lower than traffic volumes from earlier counts and do not appear to be consistent with the rest of the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) sections. Fehr and Peers/ Mirai reviewed the 2006 volumes and found that they are more consistent. We used the 2006 traffic counts at this intersection for the modeling analysis. Figure 5 shows the existing weekday PM peak hour traffic volumes for each study corridor intersection. The highest weekday PM peak hour traffic volumes al'e during the 4 to 6 pm period. Since the traffic counts were all taken on different days, traffic volumes were adjusted to balance between the intersections. These volumes were adjusted at Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) intersection with S 4th Place, S 3rd Place, and S 3rd Street to be more consistent with previous counts; The differences in traffic volumes between these intersections were greater than expected given the number of driveways between each intersection. The highest change increased the northbound through traffic at the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S 3rd Street intersection by a 100 vehicles, from 920 vehicles to 1,020 vehicles. At the other two intersections, northbound and southbound traffic volumes changed by less than 50 vehicles. Fehr & Peers/Mirai used these rebalanced volumes to calculate the intersection levels of service. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Tr;;Jffir. Ant:Jlysis April 2009 P~OA 10 11> FEHR & PHRS l~OqfllHI Figure 5. Existing PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes (2007) CD S 2nd SI R -]J M \293 10 ~ ~ til ~ (619 cc III ~ l:!} ~ VI t QJ ~ ~, ,!!! 5 2nd St c: co 'iii ~ .!!! a:: M ~ c 1(2) S 3rd SI &! ~ oN'" ~ ,,-"'''I til "'~N ~ ~~~ ~ S 3rd St ~ 2641 ~tp ,!!1 .~ 694~ ~~g 315 c,~~ S 3rd PL a:: ~ @ S 3rd PI c,~ '" OM", \ ee (j) ~~co _56 III ~~~ ( 36 ~ 601 ~tp .~ c: 6e~ M~'" 'iii 7e "'",'" ~ ~ a:: ~ ,., ® S 41h PI 0;.. // i'> ..,.gN \ 22 ~ 1---/ (OJ) , --(j) NT'"'" -42 ~~~ ( 96 ~ ,..-1'--,V) ~ . .,...---QI 61 tp ~~jf.----~ ~ ,!!! -~ ~ c: 37~ co~ ~------~ 'iii 53 ",0 "'~ a:: ,... '" <5> S 71h SI J ~ III "'M \214 ~l!l,... SW 7th St (j) ~M (159 '" ~~~ 71 V \ ~ 4931 ~tp ~ ,!!1 c: 367~ "'Mg 'iii 72 M~ NO~ Legend a:: ~ @ SGradVWav ® Signalized Intersection ",f2~ \ 172 x_ PM Peak Hour Volumes ~v ~~N _525 (j) ~~~ ( 830 III S6taO 3 ~ ~ 260 I ~tp --' .!!1 836~ c ~oo 'iii 510 "I",,,, a:: "''''''' Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 11 Existing Intersection levels of Service Intersection level of service is a measurement of the quality of traffic flow or traffic congestion at an intersection. The level of service grading ranges from A to F, with level of service A assigned when minimal delays are present and level of service F when lengthy delays occur. Table 2 shows the level of service definition for signalized intersections. Table 2. Level of Service Criteria for Signalized Intersections ,." A 0·10 little or no delay B 10 -20 short delays c 20 -35 moderate delays D 35 -55 long delays E 55 -80 very long delays F >80 failure -extreme congestion Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2000 Fehr and Peers/ Mirai found that the PM traffic operations in the study area were more critical than those in either the AM peak 01' midday period. Fehr and Peers/ Mirai used Synchro (Version 7), a traffic analysis program to calculate the intersection levels of service and delay with the existing 2007 PM peak hour traffic volumes shown in Figure 5. The Synchro inputs included intersection turning movement volumes, lane configurations and intersection traffic controls. Figure 6 shows the average level of service and delay at each signalized intersection. The LOS calculation results for each approach at the intersection can be found in Appendix A. During the 2007 PM peak hour, the southern end of the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor experiences severe congestion. Particularly, the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way intersection is congested with poor level of service at LOS F with 101 seconds of average delay. This is due to the high north/south and east/west traffic volumes at the intersection competing for limited green time at the traffic signal. Traffic on the southern leg of the intersection is currently h'aveling to and from both the 1-405 ramps and SR 167. The eastbound queues on SW Grady Way regularly extend back from the intersection to Lind Avenue SW during the afternoon commute period. The intersection of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ SW 7th Street performs at LOS D with 44 seconds of delay. This is also due to the high nortll/south and east/west traffic volumes at the intersection; in particular, the eastbound left turn is a heavy movement with almost 500 vehicles during the afternoon peak hour. The northern half of the study area generally performs well with the four signalized intersections performing at LOS C or better during the 2007 PM peak hour. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 12 11> hHR & PEERS .-ul:.i!Il IilD ,-- Figure 6. Existing (2007) PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay SW7th St Legend ® SIgnalized Intersection [iII 'j'" Intersection Level of _. • Service (LOS) 12 ...... Oelay in Seconds Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis ~lJ S 2nd St S 3rd St April 2009 Page 13 • Transit Service fP f r"I\~ X ... ' .. ' RS P§jto-rr@jl King County Metro (Metro) and Sound Transit provide transit services in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. Metro Routes 101, 110, 140, 167 and 169 and Sound Transit Routes 560, 564 and 565 travel on the section of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) in the study area. All eight of these routes serve the Renton Transit Center, and Routes 140, 167 and 169 serve the South Renton Park-and-Ride. Only the three Sound Transit routes use Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to access 1-405 and SR 167 via the 1-405/SR 167 interchange. Sound Transit Route 560 uses Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to access 1-405, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and locations west of the study area. Sound Transit Routes 564 and 565 use Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to access SR 167 and locations south of the study area. Figure 7 shows the bus routes and locations of bus stops in the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. Figure 7. Bus Routes and Locations of Bus Stops in the Study Corridor ~-,-_.-_.-- S 3rdS S 2nd St V> ~ 1 '''''-- J ;J.------ r-=S-"W-,7.!;th,-,S,,-t ----+_--{1'1--_l 101. 11 O. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis ; 140.167, ~ 169,560, : .564,.565 . April 2009 Page 14 fP FHIR & PHRS ···It¢fU--fim"ln 2012 AND 2030 TRAFFIC FORECASTING WITHOUT THE PROJECT The City of Renton's EMME/2 travel demand model predicts traffic volumes and travel patterns based on adopted land use policies within the City. In 2007, the City updated the model with revised land use forecasts and planned roadway improvements. The City provided 2015 and 2030 travel forecasts to Felli' and Peers/ Mirai who used the 2015 travel forecasts to calculate 2012 PM peak hour traffic volumes. The City forecast shows an increase in the number of households and employed workers for the years 2015 and 2030 and, in turn, the vehicle demand is also projected to increase. This analysis evaluates the future traffic conditions in Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) study area with and without the proposed BAT lane project. Although the scenario without the project assumes that there will be no changes to Rainier Avenue Sand that it will operate the same way as today, 1-405 and SR 167 improvements will affect future traffic volumes and travel patterns in the City of Renton, including the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor. The improvements assumed to be completed by 2012 and 2030 are listed below. Funded Improvements in the Study Area The 2012 and 2030 travel demand forecasts assume that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) funded improvements on 1-405 and SR 167 will be constructed. These improvements are expected to be operational by 2012. Those funded improvements include: o The Renton Nickel Improvement Project is currently under construction. It will add one additional northbound and southbound lane on 1-405 between 1-5 and SR 169, and one new southbound lane on SR 167 from 1-405 to SW 41st Street. o The WSDOT will construct a new half-diamond interchange at Talbot Road S (SR 515) with an on-ramp to northbound 1-405 and an off-ramp from southbound 1-405. These two new 1-405 ramps will divert some traffic that currently uses the 1-405 ramps at Rainier Avenue S (SR 167). o The WSDOT has a pilot project to convert the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on SR 167 to express toll lanes. When there is available capacity in the express toll lanes, single occupant vehicles (SOVs) are able to pay a toll and enter the express toll lanes. This is expected to improve the efficiency of the lane and allow more vehicles to use SR 167, increasing the number of vehicles entering and exiting Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) during the morning and afternoon periods when SR 167 experiences congestion. 2012 and 2030 Traffic Volumes without the Project Fehr and Peers/ Mirai extracted the traffic volumes at the intersections from the Renton model. The model assigns traffic volumes to the road network in a general way and does not account for individual driveway locations or congestion that is occurring at the intersection level. Fehr and Peers/ Mirai post-processed the travel forecast by adjusting volumes based on actual driveway locations, future congestion, and travel patterns. Without the BAT lane project Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) capacity would remain as it is currently and the roadway network would be the same as in the existing conditions. From 2007 to 2012, northbound Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) traffic volumes would increase from 50 up to 190 vehicles during the PM peak hour. Northbound Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) is Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 15 r fp FEHll & PHRS b"jijilfR@ji""' - forecast to carry the highest volumes in the section south of S 4th Place with 1,920 vehicles during the 2012 PM peak hour. From 2012 to 2030, the h'affic volumes on Ule northbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) would increase in a range of 180 and 360 vehicles during the PM peak hour. The increase would reflect the increase projected for housing and commercial developments in the North Renton area. By 2012, southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) traffic volumes would increase between 60 and 250 vehicles compared to the 2007 volumes. The section of southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) between S 2nd Street and S 3rd Street would carry the highest traffic volumes in the corridor with 2,260 vehicles during the PM peak hour in 2012. From 2012 to 2030, the traffic volumes on southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) would increase in the range of 100 and 360 vehicles during the PM peak hour. Figures 8 and 9 show the 2012 and 2030 PM peak hour intersection approach volumes without the project, respectively. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 16 Figure 8. 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes Without the Project <D S 2nd St ~ ---lJ ° "- \ 410 10 N -'" C/l r ( 740 0:: ~ In Q) ~ NOITo Sc.ala ~ In ",t '" ;;; ~ -c 00 5 2nd St -iii ",0 ~ " a:: r 'c ~ S 3rd St 'jij 0:: 0 0000 "'''«) Wl dn C/l U)rN Q) 4"~~ 'Ston Rd 5 3rd St J .~ 280 J-",t,.. ~.,.o ..-- c: 800\ 000 -iii 340 ........ ;:1; !':i «)0 5 3rd PL a:: r c,"'<;;; ~ S 3rd PI c,~ ~ 0 \ 120 0000 «)U)o C/l rrr _90 Q) 4"~~ ( 120 J 90J-",t,.. .~ c: 90\ 000 -iii 90 «)U)r ~ rU)r a:: r sAt" ~\. ,.. @ S4th PI 91· '" 4 // 0 ~ /il~1l) \ 40 f----- C/l r" -40 "'Jl .--------~ 4"~~ ( 150 ~ -----.--' ~ « 10 J-t,.. £,~t----------~ ~ ,!ll --c: 40\ 00 -~---""" -iii 60 co CD ----v .... r-'" a:: r t:: @ '" S 7th St J .£: ago V) .... " .... \240 C/l rr«) _230 SW 7th St Q) 4"~~ (130 if \ ~ 580 J-",t,.. .~ c: 470\ 000 'n; 90 rOo> Nr a:: r Legend ® S Grady Way ® Signalized Intersection 0°0 \190 x ..... PM Peak Hour Volumes L.----"'O>CD C/l N:!N -500 Q) 4"~~ (990 S GlaO \j'J3 ~ ",t,.. ;;; 300J-~6 'c 1010\ 000 'iii 560 reD«) a:: NO>CD Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement P,roject Traffic Analysis fp FEHR & P[[RS · .. ·iIijT6rim n r April 2009 Page 17 r • fP hHR & PEE~~ 1~6aBlOI Figure 9. 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes Without the Project (j) $ 2nd $1 I ;:;: ~Il 0 \550 \0 N -"" cr: C/) ~ ~ (950 ~ ~ VI ~ ~t g;! .!!! 00 <f, S2nd St .5 ",.0 .. 10 .91 0: ~ .5 ® $ 3rd $1 '" cr: o~o ~ C/) :8t::~ " .,,~~ ~ S 3rd St ~ 330; ~tp ~ " '2 990~ 000 'iii 380 "'''' .... S 3rd PL "''''''' ,,~~ 0: ~ <3> $ 3rd PI ,,~ 0 \140 o~g 1000 <-'118 C/) ~~~ ~ .,,~~ ( 17 ~ 100; ~tp .!!! .~ 110~ ij!0o 100 "" .... ~ ~ ~ .... ~ 0: ~ ,., ® $ 41h PI 0", ..--.... ('I 0 ~ o~o ~98 ('IV) \ --".- C/) "'NIO ~ .,,~~ ( 170 ~ -.-'\ --.,., _-CII 10; tp 6\'\SI' .... -> ~ .... -q,-.!!! --"'" c 40~ 00 --\J .... ~ --'iii 60 0'" --:J 0: N t: to @ $ 71h $1 J 6i o~o \290 "'<O~ SW7th St C/) N~"" <-'310 " .,,~~ (150 I \ ~ 620) ~t~ ~ Q) '2 580~ g;:!g 'iii 120 NM~ Legend 0: ~ @ $ GradvWav ® Signalized Inlersection og~ \220 x--> PM Peak Hour Volumes ~----(J) ~~N <-'720 " .,,~~ (1050 SGf3d 3 i( .m 350; ~t~ ...(! 1210~ ,5 000 .. 590 .... <00 N~"" 0: ~ Rainier Avenue Corridor Transillmprovemenl Projecl Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 18 fp FEHR & PEERS ............. ,_ .......... -....• " .. . ,@iUqmll1 2012 and 2030 Levels of Service without the Project Due to increased traffic volumes in the corridor, the 2012 intersection operations without the BAT lane project will perform slightly worse than with the existing 2007 conditions. The intersection of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way will continue to operate at LOS F during the PM peak hour with the intersection delay increasing from 101 seconds in 2007 to 143 seconds in 2012. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S 7th Street intersection is forecast to change from LOS 0 in 2007 to LOS F in 2012 due to increased volumes at all of the intersection approaches. The remaining intersections in the corridor are projected to perform at LOS 0 or better in the 2012 PM peak hour. By the 2030 PM peak hour, traffic volumes will continue to increase and intersections will experience longer delays compared to the 2012 conditions. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way intersection will continue to operate at LOS F with intersection delays exceeding 200 seconds during the PM peak hour. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S 7th Street intersection will continue to operate at LOS F during the PM peak hour with the intersection delay increasing from 83 seconds in 2012 to 142 seconds in 2030. The level of service at the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/S 3rd Street/ SW Sunset Boulevard intersection is projected to change from LOS 0 in 2012 to LOS E in 2030. The other three signalized intersections in the corridor are projected to perform at LOS 0 or better in the 2030 PM peak hour. Table 3 shows the PM peak hour intersection levels of service and delay for 2007 existing, 2012 and 2030 without the project. Table 3. 2007 Existing, 2012 and 2030 Without the Project PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay '......,.Iiitersc ... ctions with ,~ , ~~ ---, ~ n~"," __ . " I Rainier Avenue S 2007 Existing (SR 167) . -~ ~ .... . S 2nd Street B (13 seconds) S 3rd StreeVSW C (31 seconds) Sunset Boulevard S 3rd Place B (15 seconds) S 4th Place A (6 seconds) S 7th Street D (44 seconds) S Grady Way F (101 seconds) Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis 2012 Withou't Project B (14 seconds) D (48 seconds) C (24 seconds) A (9 seconds) F (83 seconds) F (143 seconds) ~ j 2030 Without Project •.. J B (16 seconds) E (73 seconds) D (49 seconds) B (13 seconds) F (142 seconds) F (214 seconds) April 2009 Page 19 2012 AND 2030 TRAFFIC FORCASTING WITH THE PROJECT Proposed Project fp FcclR & PHRS ····"tiiWriW··Hf··· , The proposed project will add a BAT lane in each direction on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167), widen sidewalks, and maintain two general-purpose through h'affic lanes in each direction and one or two left-turn lanes in the center of the roadway. The northbound BAT lane will extend from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street. The southbound BAT lane will extend from S 2nd Street to north of Grady Way S where Hardie Avenue SW connects to Rainier Avenue S (SR 167). The northbound roadway between S 7th Street and S 4th Place will be widened. A northbound left-turn lane will be constructed from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to S 4th Place. The proposed project will add a second left-turn lane to the southbound turn from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to S 7th Street. In the southbound direction, the BAT lane will end at Hardie Avenue SW. This will allow buses and general-purpose traffic approaching the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S Grady Way intersection sufficient space to align themselves into the appropriate lanes to travel south on SR 167 or to enter the westbound 1-405 on ramp. Approaching the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S Grady Way intersection, the proposed project will add a southbound right-turn lane. The project will also change the northbound approach to the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S Grady Way intersection. A left- turn lime, two through lanes and a shared through and right-turn lane will be changed to a left-turn lane, two through lanes and an exclusive right-turn lane. This change will slightly improve intersection operations and remove the lane off-set of vehicles traveling through the intersection. Figures 10-1 through 10-4 show the preliminary project concept. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 20 Figure 10-1. Preliminary Project Concept ", I, I " PSUA COPFEB I t I MCLUTaI IU8WA. " PIZIAHUT BIDAO I " (SW SUNSET BLVD) $ReaD 1 aHUCM'Q FlIWTONE ....... Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis ."''''''' 8ft 800 (6 2ND 61REET) SReOO (6 3RD STREET) TACO lEU. "''',,JTII ,' . • IIA_ f'p hHR & PEERS .. ,.,--...................... -....... . """I!WA' ij@nff@jlI April 2009 Page 21 Figure 10-2. Preliminary Project Concept 8IIUCK'Il F!lU!lI'IONE aw:oNDlQ.'B .... "" TACO BElL , \\ \' \~ \' \' \ \' \' ~t. ... ' ''-. ,\ '." \ ... Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis RAlNIER\lIJ.AGII April 2009 Page 22 Figure 10·3. Preliminary Project Concept CUIUWI.t.AlA Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis fp FEHR & PEER; . ..,iiAo@Wr n . - April 2009 Page 23 Figure 10-4. Preliminary Project Concept II ,.: II " /I I : " If " I II II , . Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis r fP FtHR & PEERS . ")ijfKi!,@'pf'" ,. April 2009 Page 24 FEHR & PEERS CiSlu@ 2012 and 2030 Traffic Forecasts with the Project After Fehr and Peers/ Mirai modified the roadway network in the Renton Model to reflect the proposed project in the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) corridor, a traffic assignment was !'tin. Volumes from the model with the project were post-processed to account for individual driveway locations and congestion occurring at the intersection level. For the 2012 and 2030 PM peak hour, the project will decrease the traffic volumes on Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) compared to the volumes without the project. This is because the new BAT lanes will decrease the number of general-purpose through lanes from three to two lanes for much of the corridor. The reduction of capacity will result in slower travel speeds on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) and some vehicles that previously used Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) would likely shift to faster alternative north/south routes. Traffic volumes that previously used Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) are anticipated to use alternative routes such as Hardie Avenue SW, Main Avenue 5, S Grady Way, 1-405, 1-5 and local streets east of Rainier Avenue S (SR 167). The 2012 PM peak hour northbound volumes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) are estimated to decrease in a range from 260 to 360 vehicles compared to the 2012 conditions without the project. In the 2030 PM peak hour, the northbound volumes would decrease in a range from 230 to 400 vehicles. The southbound direction on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) showed similar reductions in traffic volumes. in the 2012 PM peak hour, southbound Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) traffic volumes are forecast to decrease in a range from 320 to 460 vehicles. In the 2030 PM peak hour, the southbound Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) volumes would decrease in a range from 380 to 490 vehicles. To more clearly understand the anticipated diversion of traffic that would occur with the project, Fehr and Peers/ Mirai selected a screenline location on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) north of S 4th Place. During the 2030 PM peak hour, at this location, we found that about 380 northbound vehicles would divert and 470 southbound vehicles· would divert to other streets, for a total diversion of 850 vehicles. Figure 11 shows the likely alternative routes by the percentage of trips diverted from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) during the 2030 PM peak hour. Those taking longer trips are anticipated to shift to 1-5 and 1-405, with each of these routes making up 10 percent (90 vehicles) of the total expected diversion. The majority of the trips would likely divert to north/ south streets in the immediate vicinity of Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167). We estimate 15 percent (130 vehicles) will shift to Hardie Avenue SW, 20 percent (170 vehicles) to Main Avenue 5, and 45 percent (370 vehicles) to the seven local sh·eets east of Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167). Figures 12 and 13 show the 2012 and 2030 PM peak hour volumes with the project. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transi! Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 25 Figure 11. 2030 PM Peak Hour Traffic Diverted from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) With the Project Legend xx% Percent of trips diverted from Rainier Avenue S (SR-167) at screenline bcation north of S 4th Place c::I Project limits 'V\ Saeenline location ---, , , , -""'----~ _/ .- / ~ --'-~-~L-_ --'" /' fP FEHR & PEERS I~OU&lOI .' < 1 i! L.S2!.'d .. St._._. _ _ ~~ r---~ -......... , ., " , "IZ:SJ / lCJ __ S!....~_Bvo ____ . '~. "'Z,'" .-...--------....." , 20% If 10% to to 'Main' 1-405 Ave '\ ~ 170Vetiicles, / ______ SW.7lh_St ,~ " / '/ \0 \\ '" \\ , '\\ '~ / ....-" ,~ • if J' -' , ---~---~~:::::~~~~~ ...... --------~ ----------_..... . . ,~"', L"''''''''::''''' \ • ;i'l /' -'-' ~ , tm#' '~--.., I"" //' r; ~ ~ . .Ii1 '-J • l} !Sl Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis , $'N1I1t1St' ________ _ ~.'<:. , ,If ~ Not To SCale April 2009 Page 26 • fp FEHR & PHRS ····"'ijffi g@Wf n •• _ Figure 12. 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes With the Project CD S 2nd St ~ 11 '" 0 \ 410 '" " ~ ~ 0: (/) ~ '" • (730 ~ N011oScalo I <'( VI ,t QI ~ ~ "91 5 2nd St c: 00 ... 1 "iii "'w QI ° a:: ~ :5 @ S 3rd St '" 0: o~o ~ OO~ (/) W~N ~ 4 ..... ~ 5 3rd St :v 280) ,t,... "c 860\ 000 "iii 270 "' .... '" ?~~ S 3rd PL a:: "' .... '" @ S 3rd PI ?~ 3 0°0 \ 120 C\I~O (/) ~~~ _90 '" 4 ..... ( 150 <'( 90) ,t,... ~ '" "c 90\ 000 "iii 90 "'NO ~ ~N~ sAt" ~\.. a:: ~ .... @ S 4th PI q,. ('> 4 // 0 ~ 0;1;", \ 40 ('>Vl // 1--/ (/) N~'" ·""40 ~ __ r---V') Ql 4 ..... ( 150 --QI ~ 10) ,t,... '01'Ij.C--~ ~ .!!! --->< c: 40\ 000 . .-.'--' u "iii 60 ",,,,co 1-"-----"-:J a:: ,,~ t ~ '" @ S 7th St ) .c: VI o~o \170 ",oco SW 7th St (/) ~~'" -270 '" 4 ..... (150 V \ <'( 570 ) ,t,... ,g} c: 510\ 000 "iii 80 00 .... 0> 0:: ~oo Legend @ S Gradv Way ® Signalized Intersection ago \170 X -+ PM Peak Hour Volumes ~v-"IN'" (/) N~N _510 OJ 4 ..... (1050 c;,G!30 3 <'( ~ 240) ,t,... ~ '" "c 1150\" 000 "., 600 ~ooo a:: N ........ Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 27 fP FEHR & PHR~ Figure 13, 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Volumes With the Project CD 5 2nd 51 I F' , -. I 0 \Q "" \550 ~ t I N 0: (/) ~ ., ~ (930 !!l NOt To SeaIo 1 ~ Vl CIJ ~ ~t ~ ,!!! S 2nd St .5 00 LO~ <II N CIJ a:: -'c (2) 5 3rd 51 'iij 0: o~o , LON"" (/) ... _N ., .;I~~ I) StOI) Ifs. S 3rd St ~ ~tp-.S! 3301 ~ c 1040~ 000 ~ 340 1Il:8~ c,~~'l S3rclPL 0> 5 3rd PI c,~ o~o \ 140 ... '" (/) ~~~ -110 ., .;I~~ ( 180 ~ 1001 ~tp-.. . !!! c 110~ 000 'iii 100 co ... co -t S~ a:: ~M~ -® S 4th PI 'OJ, '(00 --1 /--g~~ :\ 60 1i --/ CJ) -40 I'> .Jl \-----~ ., .;I~~ 4' 160 ~ _---1 CIJ ~ 10) ""'tp-~Sf ----:> ~ _-<C ,!!! --15 ,5 40~ ~oo --50 ... ---E <II CON --a:: -'" @ 57th 51 j 6i 0~8 \200 CJ) ~~'Iit -350 SW7th St ~ ~~~ (180 V \ ~ 610 I ~tp-,!!! c 620~ 000 'iii 110 0-'" N-_ Legend a:: - @ S Grady Way ® Signalized Intersection o~o \200 x-.. PM Peak Hour Volumes ...... CO CJ) N_N ,mO ~~~ ., ~ ""'tp-4i 3101 ------" ';: 1290~ 000 'iii 630 ",_LO a:: NO .... ~ Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis ----S6(30 'J'l3 p- I~h(j)ol April 2009 Page 28 2012 and 2030 Levels of Service with the Project The level of service with and without the project will be similar in 2012 and 2030. For many locations on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) the number of general-purpose through lanes will be reduced from three to two lanes and volumes on the north-south sh'eets would decrease with the project. With the project, the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S Grady Way intersection would continue to operate at LOS F in both 2012 and 2030. However, the intersection delay would improve because the project will add a southbound right-turn lane and modify the northbound approach with an exclusive right-turn lane. In the 2030 PM peak hour, the intersection would improve from 214 seconds of delay to 169 seconds of delay. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S 7th Street intersection would improve from LOS F to LOS E in the 2012 PM peak hour due to the consh'uction of a second southbound left-turn lane to eastbound S 7th Street. The forecast shows 360 vehicles making this movement in the 2012 PM Peak hour. The added turn lane would likely keep queues within this pocket and not blocking the through movements. The intersection would also perform better in 2030, improving from an LOS F with 142 seconds of delay to an LOS F with 116 seconds of delay. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)1 S 3rd Streetl SW Sunset Boulevard intersection operation would improve because of the lower traffic volumes and the additional northbound capacity at the intersection. Currently, the northbound approach has two left-turn lanes, a through lane, and a shared thl'Ough and right-turn lane. With the project, the northbound approach will have two left-turn lanes, two through lanes, and a BAT lane that will operate as an exclusive right-turn and transit lane. In the 2012 PM peak hour, the intersection is forecast to improve from LOS D without the project to LOS C with the project. In 2030, the intersection would improve from LOS E to LOS D. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/5 2nd Street intersection would perform worse with the project due to the reduction in north/south through lanes, from three to two lanes. In the 2012 PMpeak hour, the intersection would change from LOS B without the project to LOS C with the project. In the 2030 PM peak hoUl', the intersection would change from L05 B to LOS D. The remaining intersections in the corridor would perform similarly. Table 4 shows the PM peak hour levels of service and delay for the 2007 existing conditions, and the 2012 and 2030 conditions with and with out the project. Figures 14 and 15 show 2012 and 2030 PM peak hour intersection levels of service and delay with the project. Table 4. 2007 Existing, 2012 and 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without and With the Project B D (48 seconds) 5 3rd Place C (24 seconds) S 4th Place A (6 seconds) A 57th 5treet D (44 seconds) F (83 seconds) 5 Grady Way F (101 seconds) F (143 seconds) Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis ~f2 ~.&Ol~ C C (32 seconds) C(24 A (7 seconds) E (72 seconds) F (124 seconds) E (73 seconds) D (45 seconds) D (49 seconds) D (54 seconds) B (13 seconds) A (9 seconds) F (142 seconds) F (116 seconds) F (214 seconds) F (169 seconds) April 2009 Page 29 • fl> FEHR & PHR' ... ," " ... ,.,._.".' .. '" .-... " .... Figure 14. 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay With the Project S 2nd St S 3rd St ~ e.!!~t---"---------- SW 7th St rL~g;;;d------·- ! ® Signalized Intersection ~(;:J~;j; ...... Intersection Level of ,:l.,."..!;' Service (LOS) 12 , I ,,--_." Delay In Seconds .... ", .......... '_ ..... ,-........•.....• -, ..•. , ..... "., ...•. , ......... ; Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 30 FHIR & I'HRS 1i3 in rymHd Figure 15. 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay With the Project r -------------I Legend I ® Signalized Intersection 'I fW1~;r~t~ ...... Intersection Level of , -C'>-SelVice (LOS) I .:l.? ....... Delay in Seconds l._ .....• , .• , •• w __ • __ ._ •• _ •• __ .. _. __ ••• _____ •• _ •• ~ SW 7th St Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis S 2nd SI S 3rd 5t April 2009 Page 31 • fP FtHR & PEERS ······'W·O-q@·ij··_·· Transit Travel Time The transit travel times for the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor were measured from just south of S Grady Way to just north of S 2nd Street, a distance of just over 0.8 miles. Currently, during the 2007 PM peak hour, buses travel northbound through the corridor in an average of 5 minutes, 25 seconds and southbound in an average of 4 minutes. The travel times reflect the time it takes to h'avel the corridor, including delays at the intersections and the time it takes to load and unload passengers. The transit travel times for Sound Transit buses traveling the 0.8-mile corridor were forecast for the 2012 and 2030 PM peak hours, without the project and with the project. A 15-second dwell time was assumed for the one northbound Sound Transit bus stop and one southbound Sound Transit bus stop in the corridor. During the 2012 and 2030 PM peak hours, the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor will experience congestion especially at the intersections with S Grady Way and S 7th Street. Both intersections would operate at LOS F with or without the project as documented in the previous section. The project constructs BAT lanes between S Grady Way and S 2nd Street allowing buses to bypass much of the traffic congestion. Table 5 shows the 2012 PM peak hour bus travel times by direction for the scenarios. The BAT lanes would save 3 minutes, 14 seconds for northbound buses, and 2 minutes, 5 seconds for southbound buses. Table 5. 2012 PM Peak Hour Bus Travel Times Without and With Project ~~-.....".,....,.-~ .. ---~ ~-~--"""" ~~-----~-,-,----~~,.~ f Direction of 2012 Without Project 2012 With Project Tllne SavlIlgs Route (SAn" Lanes) , , Northbound 5 minutes. 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 56 seconds 42 seconds 14 seconds Southbound 5 minutes, 3 minutes, 2 minutes, 13 seconds 8 seconds 5 seconds Table 6 shows the 2030 PM peak hour bus travel times by direction. The BAT lanes would save 6 minutes, 19 seconds for northbound buses, and 3 minutes, 45 seconds for sou thbound buses. Table 6. 2030 PM Peak Hour Bus Travel Times Without and With Project 'F~-i""" ,..,~ )., \ 2030 Without P.roject -~ . ~. ~ "'(~;, "'J~ .... ","_M~::-".k4rJL Northbound 9 minutes, 29 seconds Southbound 7 minutes, 35 seconds Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis 3 minutes, 6 minutes, 10 seconds 19 seconds 3 minutes, 3 minutes, 50 seconds 45 seconds April 2009 Page 32 fp FEHI\ & I'Etl\1 .. BgiiIRfiMli ... Project Design and Without Project Traffic Volumes To assess the capacity of the general-purpose lanes with the project design, we modeled the project design with no traffic diverting to alternative routes which is the same as the traffic volumes without the project. With the project the capacity for general-purpose traffic will decrease by converting some general lanes to BAT lanes on Rainier Avenue 5 (5R 167). We believe this will cause some traffic to divert to alternative routes as shown in Figures 13 and 14. Analyzing the project design with no traffic diversion allows us to compare the intersection operations to the without project alternative. The traffic volumes without this diversion will be higher on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) and would result in delay increasing for each of the six study intersections. Figures 8 and 9 show 2012 and 2030 PM peak hour without the project. During the 2012 PM peak hour, the project without the traffic diversion will perform similarly but with a higher overall delay compared to the without the project condition. Table 7 shows the 2012 PM peak hour levels of service and delay for the condition without the project and the condition with the project and no traffic diversion due to reduced capacity. Table 7. 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without Project and With Project DesignlWithout Project Volumes· '!;7~--"", ... ,,1I' '=""~JIIIIlI:: . ,', )912 WJt!lOU! ProJoct J " .~:...t.:'./ ~ ~ <I '.~~ .. ,t;. B (14 seconds) e 5 3rd 5treeV5W 5unset D (48 seconds) D (46 seconds) Boulevard 5 3rd Place e (24 seconds) e (28 seconds) 54th Place A (9 seconds) A (9 seconds) S 7th Street F (83 seconds) F (92 seconds) 5 Grady Way F (143 seconds) F (122 seconds) By the 2030 PM peak hour, the project design will experience increased intersection delays and congestion in the northern section compared to the without design condition. The Rainier Avenue 5 (5R 167)/5 2nd Street intersection will worsen from LOS B without the project to L05 E with the project design. This is due to the project design only having 2 travel lanes for general-purpose vehicles on Rainier Avenue 5 (5R 167) compared to 3 lanes without the project. The Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167)/5 3rd Place intersection will worsen from L05 D without the project to LOS E with the project design also due to 2 travel lanes versus 3 travel lanes. The most congested intersection in the corridor the Rainier Avenue 5 (5R 167)/5 Grady Way intersection will continue to perform better with the project design. With the project design the intersection delay would be reduced by an estimated 44 seconds; from 214 seconds to 170 seconds. This is primarily due to the project adding an exclusive southbound right-turn lane. The other three intersections are forecast to perform similarly with or without the project. Table 8 shows the 2030 PM peak hour levels of Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 33 fP L,t CI,lt,.§t ."J:!,!,,~,S, Wbfr¢l' service and delay for the condition without the project and the condition with the project without the traffic diversion. Table 8. 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without Project and With Project DesignlWithout Project Volumes S 3rd StreeVSW Sunset E (73 seconds) E (72 seconds) Boulevard S 3rd Place o (49 seconds) E (78 seconds) S 4th Place S (13 seconds) S (15 seconds) S 7th Street F (142 seconds) F (142 seconds) S Grady Way F (214 seconds) F (170 seconds) Additional Improvement to Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way Intersection While the project will improve the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167)/ 5 Grady Way intersection operation, the intersection will remain the most congested one in the corridor. With the project the intersection is forecast to operate at LOS F with 116 seconds of delay during the 2012 PM peak hour and 169 seconds of delay during the 2030 PM peak hour. The most effective improvement to the intersection would be to add a third eastbound through lane on 5 Grady Way through the intersection. This action would improve intersection operations to 84 seconds of delay during the 2012 PM peak hour and 134 seconds of delay during 2030 PM peak hour. This improvement is not part of the Rainier Avenue Conidor Transit Improvement Project and is currently not planned or funded. The third eastbound through lane on 5 Grady Way will be the most effective improvement to the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167)/ 5 Grady Way intersection when the Talbot Road 5 half of the 1-405/ SR 167 split-diamond interchange is constructed. The second half of the 1-405/ SR 167 interchange will have 1-405 ramps at Lind Avenue S. This half of the interchange is not funded and not assumed in the forecasts. When the Lind Avenue 5 half of the interchange is constructed the travel patterns in the area will change and other improvements to the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167)/ 5 Grady Way intersection may be more effective. When the entire 1-405/ SR 167 interchange is built, traffic volumes on Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167) will decrease significantly because all access to and from 1-405 will take place at either Lind Avenue SW or Talbot Road S. With the completion of the 1-405/ SR 167 interchange, the Rainier Avenue 5 (SR 167)/ 5 Grady Way intersection may not require additional improvements. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 34 fP FtHR & PURS .' "'13m' i,K n r"--- CONCLUSIONS Currently, the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) corridor experiences congestion during the PM peak period at the S Grady Way and S 7th Sh'eet intersections. The City travel demand model shows that traffic volumes will increase in the future and drivers in the corridor will experience more congestion without the project. The project will decrease the number of through lanes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) from three to two lanes in some locations, slightly reducing capacity for general-purpose traffic. With the project, traffic volumes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) are forecast to decrease in the years 2012 and 2030 compared to volumes without the project. The project will improve the operations of the three busiest intersections in tl1e corridor at S Grady Way, S 7th Street and S 3rd Street/SW Sunset Boulevard. The Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S Grady Way intersection is anticipated to improve from 214 seconds of delay without the project to 169 seconds of delay with the project, an improvement of 45 sec0l1ds. The project is estimated to improve the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167)/ S 7th Street intersection from 142 seconds of delay to 116 seconds of delay, an improvement of 26 seconds. The project will improve safety by constructing northbound left-turn lanes at the Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) intersections with S 4th Place and S 2nd Street. The left-turn lanes will also provide better access to the businesses and improve connectivity in the corridor. The project will add business access and transit (BAT) lanes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167). The BAT lanes will improve transit travel time and reliability by allowing Sound Transit routes 560, 564 and 565 to bypass much of the congestion and access SR 167 and 1-405. The project will construct a second southbound left-turn lane from Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to S 7th Street. This second left-turn lane will make it easier for southbound Metro routes on Rainier Avenue S (SR 167) to access the South Renton park-and-ride via S 7th Street. Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis April 2009 Page 35 • APPENDIX Table A 1. 2007 Existing PM Peak Hour Intersection Operations Results Table A2. 2012 PM Peak Hour Intersection Operations Results With Project Table A3. 2030 PM Peak Hour Intersection Operations Results With Project Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis fP FI'HR & I'HRS _.mjijfH-w·4fAj ······ April 2009 Page 36 Figure A1. 2007 Existing PM Peak Hour Intersection Operations Results ;;: '" 0:: ~ '" '" " " %! « ~ .!!! " 'n; 0:: ;;: '" ~ 0:: ~ '" !l " ~ .~ " ~ >-~ >-'C ~ (!) '" ~ '" £; "" '" .<: U .. e c-c-« ~ " .Q ~ 12 .!! .5 Volume Delay (sec) LOS Volume LOS 1,628 138 F 63 Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis 1,527 1,821 103 88 F F v ..... 101 D 44 1 n E f'p FEHR & PEERS 1~6171!lDi April 2009 Page 37 Figure A1. 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" °iii '" " o g e .l!l .E LOS Rainier Avenue Corridor Trans~ Improvement Project Traffic Analysis tp FEH~ & PEERS I ~ ouoa April 2009 Page 45 , • City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 JUL -92009 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: 1Pd~([;~UW'~@ The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefty, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for non project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. Shattuck Avenue S Storm Drain Project Page 1 r A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project. if applicable: Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Derek R. Akesson Civil Engineer/Project Manager Transportation Systems Division -Design Renton City Hall -5'h Floor 1055 S. Grady Way Renton. W A 98057 4. Date checklist prepared: July 7. 2009 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton Public Works Department Transportation Systems Division Design Section 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction will commence in April of2011 and is expected to be completed by December 1.2012. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. I. Rainier Avenue Improvements Project -Phase I Geotechnical Report, Jacobs Associates, (November 21, 2008). 2. Preliminary Cultural Resources Assessment for Rainer Avenue South Transit Improvement Project, Western Shores Heritage Service, Inc. (December 2,2008) 3. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Rainier Avenue Improvements. Cooper Zietz Engineers, Inc. (December 2,2008) 4. SR 167/ Rainer Avenue South. Design Report, KPG Inc. (December, 2008) 5. Rainier Avenue Traffic Assessment, by Mirai, (April 2009), as used for Air Quality screening Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 2 • '. 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. At this time there are no known applications pending governmental approvals that would affect the property where the project will occur. 10, List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Documentation that will be required for this proposal includes: NEPA analysis. ESA compliance documentation, an NPDES permit, and this SEPA checklist The project's Environmental Classification Summary was approved by FHWA, the lead federal agency, on April 20, 2009, covering both the Shattuck Avenue South storm-drain phase and Business Access Transit lane phase. The federal nexus for this project is funding from FHW A. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. This project will complete the 0,85 mile corridor between SR-167 and SR-900. The City of Renton is partnering with Sound Transit, the Transportation Improvement Board and Washington State Department of Transportation on the project. The Rainier Ave S transit improvements project consists ofreconfiguring Rainier Ave S to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes specifically for transit, vehicles entering roadway and exiting businesses, and right turns at intersections. The BAT lanes would extend northward from S Grady Way to S 3'd Street and south from S 2"d Street to S Grady Way, Whenever possible unrestricted left hand turns will be eliminated. Protected U-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. Other project activities include installation of landscaped medians, rebuilt curbs and gutters, widened sidewalks, and establishing a planted buffer between traffic lanes and sidewalks. Textured and colored pavement would be installed at intersections and signage and lighting would be updated. It is anticipated that one business will be displaced by the project It is a retail business (doughnut shop) at the NE comer of the intersection of Rainier Avenue Sand S 3rd Place. The building is located within the footprint of the proposed improvements and therefore will be demolished. It is also anticipated that one additional building will be demolished as a result of this project. It is currently a vacant building located within the footprint of the proposed improvements. At one time it was the location of Scott's Dry Cleaners. The building is located on the east side of Rainier Avenue Sjust north of the BNSF Railway property. 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 proposed project is located within the city limits of Renton along Rainier Avenue S starting at S Grady Way and extending north just beyond S 2"d Street The project is in Sections 18 and 19, Township 23 North, Range 5 East (see attached vicinity map). Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 3 r B, ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH E a. General description of the site (circle one)@rOlling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other __ _ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) The project area and roadway alignment are 0-3% grades. 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 prime farmland. Soils within the project area are fill consisting of silty sand, fine to coarse silty gravel and sandy to very sandy gravel, and alluvium that is soft silty clay, clayey silt and fine to coarse sand. Areas of coarser material are also found in the alluvium. The NRCS's King County Soil Survey identifies the area as urban land. This is representative of soil that has been modified by disturbance of the natural layers with additions offill material several feet thick to accommodate large industrial and housing installations. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Soil present within the project area has a high risk of settlement; therefore, all signal pole foundations and other supports will be design in accordance with the recommendations of a professional licensed engineer. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The project would use about Thirteen thousand (13,000) cubic yards of gravel borrow to fill any pockets on the proposed roadway. Nine hundred and twenty (920) cubic yards of gravel would be placed in the utility trenches as backfill. All fill will be purchased from a commercial source. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Areas susceptible to erosion could be created during construction from clearing, grubbing and excavation activities. Potential erosion concerns would be addressed by using best management practices (BMPs) and having erosion control in place prior to any earth moving activities. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The project would result in a net decrease of impervioLis surlace in the project area of 0.2 acres. This is due to reconfiguring of Rainier Avenue South to establish Business Access Transit Lanes, accommodation to righHurns at intersections, installation of landscaped medians, widened sidewalks with rebuilt cLirh and gLitter, und establishing a planted bLiffer between trame lanes and Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 4 " '. sidewalks. Currently the site is about 99% impervious now and the reduction in impervious will reduce the amount by approximately 1 %. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: 2, AIR Such measures would include performing earth work in small areas, grading within the construction area to promote runoff and prevent panding, and use of straw or silt fence to control soil movement. These measures would be detailed in the Temporary Erosion Control Plan (TECP) and the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC). a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, exhaust from construction equipment would be generated when the equipment was operating. Dust would be created when clearing and grubbing activities occurred during dry periods. These emissions would be temporary, only occurring during project construction activities. The concrete saw will use water to eliminate air quality concerns. No emissions would result after the project is completed. After construction, as documented in the NEPA ECS and attached here for reference, WASIST (a WSDOT approved air-quality screening tool) was used to determine if the project could potentially trigger air-quality impact thresholds which would then require more detailed modeling. The W ASIST screening tool determined that overall CO levels improved over time. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) were at no time met or exceeded at intersections within the project limits under any of the three conditions: existing, no-build, and build. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No off-site emissions or odors are known that would affect the proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Water and other BMPs will be used to control dust, if necessary. As the project will not degrade air quality no specific measures are proposed to further improve air quality. As the project will facilitate transit and similar alternatives to Single Occupant Vehicles it is expected to benefit air quality in general. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 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 surface water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 5 E r • 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, N/A 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. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known, No water withdrawals or diversions would occur. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan, No, the proposed project is not within the IOO-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 discharges of waste materials to surface waters would occur. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. If groundwater is encountered during utility trench work, it will be pumped into a holding tank, treated and discharged into the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or other acceptable location in accordance with state and federal standards. 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. The project does not include facilities that would result in waste material discharged into the ground. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 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, Surface, storm water is the only funoff known in the area. Surface runoff will be controlled through incorporation ofBMP's, as described in 3) below. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 6 .' '., 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? II so, generally describe. 4. PLANTS Petroleum products are used to fuel and maintain construction equipment so there is a risk of soil contamination. A spec Plan will be developed and BMP's used to minimize this risk. No discharges of other waste materials to ground or surface waters would occur. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, il any: Potential impacts to surface, ground, and runoff water would be addressed through conservation measures and BMP's including grading practices, and final grading design that includes adequate surface gradients and drainage systems. Impervious surface within the project area will have a net decrease of 0.2 acres. This is due to recontiguring of Rainier Avenue South to establish Business Access Transit Lanes, accommodation to right-turns at intersections, installation of landscaped medians, widened sidewalks with rebuilt curb and gutter, and establishing a planted buffer between traffic lanes and sidewalks. A previously approved phase along Shattuck Avenue South will replace a 12-inch storm sewer with a 48-inch line. Thus, stormwater treatment in the corridor will improve. a. Check or circle types of vegetation lound on the site: ..lL deciduous tree: alder~spe@V __ evergreen tree: lir, cedar, pine, other ..lL shrubs ..lLgrass __ pasture __ crop or grain __ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milloil, other __ other types 01 vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? About 0.03 acre of vegetation such as grass (lawns) and existing landscape trees and shrubs would be removed for the installation of sidewalks. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered plant species are known to occur in the vicinity of the project. d, Proposed landscaping, use 01 native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, il any: Most existing vegetation (trees, shrubs, and grass) that is outside the clearing and grubbing limits would be preserved. Some trees would be removed. The clearing and grubbing limits will be surveyed and staked prior to construction. After construction is completed, bare soil areas will be hydroseeded and disturbed areas will be revegetated with native vegetation and urban landscaping. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 7 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagl~ngbirdS>other _______ _ Mammals~ elk, beaver, other ~coonsJl!ii9ssums ::> Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ______ _ b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered fish or animals are known to occur in the vicinity of the project. Under NEPA the analysis for the Endangered Species Act determined there would be No Effect to listed species. This is due to the urhan location of the project and lack of species within the project's Action Area (the federal term for where project actions could affect species, if present), and use of BMP's for stormwater and ambient noise levels within the project limits which tend to minimize the Action Area. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain The City of Renton is within the Pacific Flyaway, a roule for migratory birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Conservation measures, BMP's and a spec Plan will be used to minImIZe potential environmental impacts. No specific measures to preserve or enhance wildlife are proposed. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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. The proposed project will require electrical inputs for the signals and lighting. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No, the proposed project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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: High pressure sodium lamps and LED signal lights will be installed. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 8 , ., '. 7, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are Ihere any environmental health hazards, including exposure 10 loxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous wasle, Ihat could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Potential environmental health hazards would be those that could occur during project activities. These would include inhalation of emissions, and leakage or spilling of fuels utilized by construction equipment. Temporarily elevated noise levels would also occur associated with construction equipment and activity. When completed, the project would not create new environmental health hazards. 1) Describe special emergency services Ihal might be required. No special emergency services would be required upon project completion. Local emergency services (Fire, Police, and Ambulance), would be accessed as needed during project activities. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: A Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan will be developed and adhered to. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operalion, other)? Typical ambient noise associated with urban, commercial areas (motorized traffic), exists in the project area but would not affect the project. 2) Whal types and levels of noise would be crealed by or associaled with the project on a short-term or a long-Ierm basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the sile. Short-term noise would increase from the use of construction equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, pavers, and a concrete saw. Long-term changes, after project completion, in noise levels are not anticipated due to the nature of the project. The project is designed to facilitate transit vehicles and operations within the project limits and limit the overall growth in vehicle volumes. This would presumably reduce the growth in noise levels associated with traffic. Also, the project will not substantially widen the existing corridor. In addition, the project limits are bounded by an urban freeway to the south, commercial properties on both sides, multiple urban streets and a rail-corridor throughout, and an airport to the north. The closest sensitive receptors would be residential areas to the northwest, an the South Renton neighborhood east of Shattuck Avenue, approximately 0.5 miles away which themselves are close to suburban arterials. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 9 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction activities will only occur between the hours of7am and 8pm Monday through Friday and 9 am and 8 pm Saturday to minimizing noise impacts to residents. No construction wi II be allowed on Sunday. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use of the site is an arterial for traffic. Portions of the roadway outside the ROW include sidewalks and landscaped areas. Adjacent properties along the entire length are used for commercial and service industries such as new and used automobile lots, gas stations, car wash facilities, restaurants, convenience stores and other retail stores. Two businesses, one a currently vacant dry cleaning business would be displaced. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No, this site has not been used for agriculture. c. Describe any structures on the site. As the project site is primarily a roadway, there are no structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Structures associated with the two businesses that would be displaced would be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The project is within an area classified as commercial arterial. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The project is within an area classified as commercial arterial. 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 an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Yes, the project is within a seismic hazard area. Mitigation measures are not needed, aside from any seismic-resistant features considered necessary for any structures (transit stops, etc.) to be built. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 10 '. \ j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A. There are no displacement impacts from the project. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project has been reviewed and found to be consistent with current and proposed land use plans in and adjacent to the project corridor. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The proposed project will not provide any housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The proposed project will not eliminate any housing. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A. There are no housing impacts from the project. 10. AESTHETICS 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 signals and lighting would be 35 reet tall. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None, the proposed roadway project would not alter or obstruct any views. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: No measures would be taken to reduce or control aesthetic impacts as none would occur. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 11 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The completed project would add illumination along Rainier Avenue. Light levels would increase on the roadway only. During construction, additional lighting is 110t anticipated to be needed. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The lighting from the finished project would improve safety on Rainier Avenue and would not interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. Existing off-site sources of light or glare would not affect the project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Reflectors and hoods will be utilized to direct light downward towards the street and reduce any possible light pollution. 12, RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? No designated or informal recreational opportunities exist in the immediate project vicinity. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No, because there are none present. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No measures are proposed as these opportunities do not exist in the project area. 13, HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No recorded historic properties were identified in the project area. The Renton History Museum (Renton Fire Station 45K1209) is the nearest property nominated for listing on the NRHP. It is located approximately 2400 feet northeast of the project site and will; therefore, not be affected by the proposed project. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 12 .' • b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Several sites of historic and cultural importance have been identified in the vicinity of the project, though not in the project boundary. One recorded archaeological site (4SK138, described below) transects the project area. There are several archaeological sites in the general area. Both the Rainer Avenue SW rail-only bridge and the Shattuck Avenue S rail-only bridge are part of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad (4SKIS38); a 16.6 mile-long segment of railroad between Seattle and Cedar Grove. The tracks were constructed by the Columbia and Puget Sound (C&PS) Railroad Company but the line was originally graded and built by the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad Transportation Company. The portion of the site within the project area was completed in 1877. Several features of the railroad were recorded in 1996 including the railroad trestle over Rainier Avenue SW which was described as largely undisturbed; with rails, ties and original earthwork features intact. The railway has not been formally evaluated for nomination; however, it is potentially eligible for listing in both the WHR and NRHP. The Shattuck Avenue S rail-only bridge was not documented in the 1996 site form or the 2001 addendum. An abandoned railroad grade located approximately 0.4 miles southwest of the APE was recorded as a historic site (4SKI28SH) by the Office of Public Archaeology. It is thought that the railroad grade may be the remains of the S&WW railroad constructed in 1874. The Renton Fire Station (4SKI209) is located about 2400 feet northeast of the project (see a. above) Portions of the Black River Site (4SKII SI) are approximately 16S0 feet west of the project area, on the west side of Hardie Avenue SW on the west side of the historical Black River channel. Cultural deposits were identified at depths of O.S to I meter below ground surface and consisted of at least three structures and several midden areas. Shallow hearths with ash and fire modified rock (FMR), concentrations of calcined faunal remains, bone, copper and iron tools, chipped stone tools and beads were found. Radiocarbon age assessments suggest that the side dates from AD 1790 to AD 186S. The Renton-Sears-Fred Meyer Site (4SKI439) was identified in test trenches excavated with a trackhoe prior to the construction of the Fred Meyer store on the east side of Hardie A venue SW within 200 feet of 4SKIISI. This site is on the east back of the former Black River channel, where the northwest corner of the Fred Meyer Store is now located. These diffuse midden deposits were encountered at depths of 1.1 to 1.4 meters below the surface of an area which at the time was the Renton-Sears parking lot. Pre-contact archaeological materials at the site include fire-modified rock, faunal remains, and five hearths. This site has not been dated. Disturbance to the site was avoided through preservation in place. Renton High School Indian Site (4SKISOI) was discovered at Renton High School. Cultural deposits contained charcoal, calcined bone fragments, ash and burned earth. Subsequent testing determined that the cultural deposits at the site are discontinuous and occur at depths ranging from 50 cm to 8 feet below surface. The Little Cedar River Fishing Site (45KI587) contained evidence of charcoal, fire-cracked rock, chalcedony and japer flakes, and flecks of calcined fish bone and shell. Based on similarities to deposits at 4SKIISI and 4SKISOI, it may be between SOO to 200 years old. It is considered to lack potential to provide data important to understanding prehistory or history; therefore, the site was not recommended eligible for the NRHP. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 13 (" c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Because cultural resources and sites exist nearby, there could be additional cultural resources and sites in the project area. The likelihood of the project area to contain intact cultural deposits is low because prior ground disturbing activities (roadway construction and installation of utilities) have taken place in the project location. Buried archaeological resources may be present, based on the proximity of the project area to recorded archaeological sites. Potential impacts to cultural and historical objects and resources would be reduced and controlled by minimizing ground disturbing activities to the maximum extent possible. In the event that historic or cultural resources are discovered during project activities, construction would stop in the area and all remaining areas will be covered and secured against further disturbance. City administrative personnel, law enforcement personnel, the DAHP staff, and authorized tribal representatives would be contacted to determine appropriate actions and protective measures. A Section 106 report has been prepared for this project and consultation with SHPO is currently on going. The project's NEPA document was approved with No Historic Properties Affected as concurrence on a determination of effect was reached with DAHP on March 16,2009 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. o o o o o o SW Grady Way - a right tum lane will be added to Southbound Rainier A venue S. to SW Grady Way. S 7" Street - a left turn lane will be added to Southbound Rainier Avenue S. to S. 7" Street S 4lh Place - a left turn lane will be added to Northbound Rainier Avenue S. to S. 4th Place. S 3rd Place -no change in access S 3nJ Street -no change in access S 2nd Street -no change in access The unrestricted turn lane between SISW 7" Street and the BNSF Railroad bridge will be eliminated. The unrestricted turn lane between S 41h Place and S 3rd Place will be eliminated. The left turn from Southbound Rainier Avenue S into Sound Ford, at the intersection of Rainier Avenue S and Hardie Avenue SW, will be eliminated. The 3 Southbound lanes, north of the intersection of Rainier Avenue Sand S 2nd Street, will be merged into two lanes to accommodate the Southbound BAT lane that starts immediately south of the intersection. A third northbound lane (the new BAT lane) will be added to Rainier Avenue S between SISW 7" Street and S 4" Place. Protected, signalized U-turns will be included at all intersections within the project area. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? There are 6 bus stops on Rainier Avenue S: S 3rd Street, S 3rd Place, S 4th Place, two at S/SW 7th Street, and just north of SISW Grady Way. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 14 '. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Preliminary design plans show that there will be approximately 65 parking stalls affected by the new improvements on Rainier A venue and is subject to change depending on WSDOT channelization approval (currently pending) and development of parcels currently vacated. Each property owner along Rainier Avenue has met with project engineering staff to discuss the proposed improvements and potential impacts to their parking. As the design progresses and becomes more refined, engineers will meet with each of the property owners again to discuss the exact extent of the improvements, the impacts to their property, and where applicable, ways to restripe their existing parking to accommodate their loss. If it is determined that parking cannot be regained through restriping, a detailed ROW process will allow for compensation due to parking loss damages. Currently, it is anticipated that the following businesses will lose existing parking stalls: Sound Ford (vacant), Walker Renton Subaru, McClendon's, Taco Bell, Shucks, Arby's, Seattle Super Supplements, Fred Meyer, Friedman Strip Mall, Lithia Dodge. As the design progresses, this list of businesses may change and the above listed public outreach will be followed. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? II so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? The proposed project would make improvements to an existing road as described above in A. II. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? II so, generally describe. The project would OCCur in the vicinity of the BNSF rail line. I. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? II known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. The project would not generate new vehicular trips as it does not create a new roadway. It is expected that vehicle use of the completed project would be similar to that occurring prior to project completion. Over a 25-year study period, given the project's facilitation of transit and an assumed increased usage of transit, estimated traffic volumes are expected to grow but not as much as without the project. As shown in the air-quality memo for this project, intersection delay at its worst increases from 44 to 71 seconds in the near-term, and 44 to 116 seconds in the long- term, if the project is built. Additional delay is expected if the project is not built. As shown by Table I in the air quality memo (see attached), LOS is improved at some intersections, degraded slightly at others, and maintained but at a reduced delay for the worst intersections. Delay is a measure for LOS for both unsignalized and signalized intersections, as opposed to volume to capacity ratios for freeway-like facilities. Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 15 g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Shattuck Avenue S and Hardie Avenue, which parallel Rainier Avenue S, would be used for traffic routing during construction and would also provide an alternative route for pedestrians. Hardie Avenue will be the primary detour route as vehicles with high clearance requirements will be unable to use Shattuck Avenue. No other measures would be taken to control or reduce transportation impacts. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No, the project would not result in an increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No measures are proposed to address impacts on public services as none are anticipated. 16. UTILITIES a. 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. The proposed improvements include two new water lines, one on each side of Rainier Avenue S and two new storm filter vaults. Both utility systems would be operated by City of Renton. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclos e on my p Proponent: Name Printed: t,.,...,) (J, d.: d '" / Date 7 ! '7 {OJ , Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 16 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and ro rams. You do not need to fill out these sheets for rO'ect 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; production, 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, flood plains, 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: Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project Page 17 • 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. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in r liance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disc sure n my part. Proponent: Name Printed: Date: ENVCHLST.DOC REVISED 6/9B Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project • Page 18 t N o 0.25 0.5 ==========1 Miles 1 inch equals 0.25 miles [FOg]lUl[(,® ~: VOCCoUl1otty Mal[p) Rainier Avenue S Transit Improvement Project City of Renton D Area of Potential Effects August 1, 2008 Widener & Associates WHIM 32,,<1 An,' \\!, Suilc 0, Lvcrc-H, 'VA ,9~20" John Heinley Widener & Associates 1010832"0 Avenue W, Suite D Everett, W A 98204 Dear Mr. Heinley: TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Tel (425) 3~S-30,'9 Fa" (425) 348-3 12~ May 5, 2009 The following letter is to provide you with a brief synopsis of the air quality analysis conducted for the Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement project Federal, state, and local regulations require that projects that change traffic flow, increase capacity/and or traffic lanes, or add traffic signals (within carbon monoxide non-attainment or maintenance areas) a quantitative analysis is needed at the project level (WSDOT Environmental Procedures Manual), Based on information in the Rainier Avenue Corridor Transit Improvement Project Traffic Analysis, December, 2008, the project is changing traffic flow due to the addition of Bus Access Transit (BAT) lanes to the Rainier Avenue S, (SR 167) corridor. The project is located within a maintenance area for carbon monoxide (CO), Under federal and state clean air rules, there are special requirements in maintenance areas to ensure that proposed transportation projects do not cause or contribute to existing air quality problems, These "conformity rules" require analysis to demonstrate compliance with existing air quality control plans and programs, BAT lanes are not on the list of projects exempt from demonstrating air quality (CO) conformity. If the involved intersections currently operate at an LOS of A, B, or C, and will continue to do so in the future, then they will meet conformity requirements, and a quantitative analysis is not needed. The data in Table I shows that several intersections are operating at LOS D, E, or F under present and future conditions, Table I: 2007 Existing, 2012 and 2030 PM Peak lIour Intersection Levels of Service and Delay Without and With the Project_ Inter· section I 2 Inter- section I 2 Inter- section I 2 Inter- section I 2 Inter- section I 2 c • Therefore, two intersections were selected for modeling, 7'h Street and Rainier Avenue S, and S. Grady Way and Rainier Avenue S. These intersections were chosen to represent the worse case scenarios in the project area based on traffic volumes and LOS. Tables 2 -6 below shows the summary of results from the EPA approved model, WASIST 1.0. Intersection I: S. t h Street and Rainier Ave (highest volume) Intersection 2: S. Grady Street and Rainier Ave (worst LOS) T bl 2 E . r 2009 C rr a e : XIS 1D2-om I IOns I-hr CO Concentration (ppm) NAAQS Pass 8-hr Concentration (ppm) (I-hr I Rept Rept Rept Rept Rept ppm) Fail Rept Rept Rept Rept I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 7.1 7.6 7.9 7.7 nla 35 P 5.9 6.2 6.4 6.3 7.2 10.7 7.8 9.9 10.2 35 P 5.9 8.4 6.4 7.8 Table 3' No Build 2012 Conditions I-hr CO Concentration (ppm) NAAQS Pass 8-hr Concentration (ppm) (I-hr I Rept Rept Rept Rept Rept ppm) Fail Rept Rept Rept Rept I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 6.6 7.2 7.6 7.4 n/a 35 P 5.5 5.9 6.2 6.1 6.7 9.7 7.3 9.1 9.2 35 P 5.6 7.7 6.0 7.3 Table 4' Build 2012 Conditions I-hr CO Concentration (ppm) NMQS Pass 8-hr Concentration (ppm) ( I-hr I Rept Rep\ Rept Rept Rep\ ppm) Fail Rept Rept Rep! Rep! I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 6.0 6.7 7.0 7.0 n/a 35 P 5.1 5.6 5.8 5.8 6.7 9.6 7.1 9.0 9.1 35 P 5.6 7.6 5.9 7.2 Table 5' No Build 2030 Condtions -. I-hr CO Concentration (ppm) NAAQS Pass 8-hr Concentration (ppm) (I-hr I Rept Rep! Rep! Rep\ Rept ppm) Fail Rept Rept Rept Rept I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 5.9 6.2 6.4 6.9 nla 35 P 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.7 5.8 8.1 6.5 7.8 7.9 35 P 5.0 5.6 5.4 6.4 T',ble 6' 2030 Build Conditions I-hr CO Concentration (ppm) NAAQS Pass 8-hr Concentration (ppm) ( I-hr I Rept Rept Rept Rept Rept ppm) Fail Rept Rept Rept Rept I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 5.6 5.9 5.9 6.5 nla 35 P 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.4 5.6 8.0 6.4 7.5 7.6 35 P 4.8 6.5 5.4 6.2 NAAQS (8-hr Rept ppm) 5 nla 9 8.0 9 NAAQS (8-hr Rept ppm) 5 nla 9 7.3 9 NAAQS (8-hr Rep! ppm) 5 nla 9 7.3 9 NAAQS (8-hr Rept ppm) 5 nla 9 6.4 9 NAAQS (8-hr Rept ppm) 5 nla 9 6.2 9 Overall, CO levels are highest under the existing condition, and improve as time goes by, regardless of whether or not the project is built. All intersections passed the WASIST screening, Pass I Fail P P Pass I Fail P P Pass I Fail P P Pass I Fail P P Pass I Fail P P which is set to produce worst-case scenario results. It is assumed that if an intersection passes under the conditions present in WASIST, it will not violate the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), therefore, no further modeling is needed. The project was found to meet both regional and project level conformity requirements as dictated by federal and state requirements. Therefore, no changes to the project are necessary in order to meet conformity requirements. The project is listed in the Transportation Improvement Plan, and therefore it conforms to the State Implementation Plan and meets regional conformity requirements for all criteria pollutants. The NAAQS are not met or exceeded under any condition (existing, no build, and build) during the analysis years. The project will not: I) cause or contribute to any new violation of the NAAQS, 2) increase the frequency of severity of any existing violation of the NAAQS, or 3) delay timely attainment of the NAAQS. Should you have any questions regarding this analysis, please feel free to contact me at (425) 503-3629, or at rwidener@prodigy.net. Ross Widener Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 Description: Performed by: Intersection Type: Street Names: RESULTS: 09:21 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project S. 7th Street 2012 NB V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. 7th Street ./"'1 .,.c, , LRcc.! a. ~ j -1_L CO CO ~ 10 fl. I-hour avg. 8-hour avg. Receptor# Quadrant Distance from A-B roadway (feet) Distance from C-D roadway (feet) Cone. (ppm) Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail" *Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 3. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:23 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Descri ption: S. 7th Street Performed by: V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. 7th Street RESULTS: Distance Distance from A-B from C-D CO CO f-1 10 ft. roadway roadway I-hour avg. 8-hour avg. Receptor# Quadrant (feet) (feet) Cone. (ppm) Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail* [_.X .. __ ". ____ , .. -.... !.._~_._ ... _.1Q"'".~~._.1~L ... _ .. _ ... .I:.L._~ ... __ ?:9 .:~ .. _ ... _ .. Pa.ss .. _.~ ... ~ .• ~. __ ~. __ .J 2 2 20 40 7.6 6.2 Pass I ... 3. .. ·· •. ·.··3.· .•••....... 10·.. ... 80 .' .• " ... 7.9 ,'".. 6.4 . Pass \O',=._.;.~~.~..: __ ~.~_ ...... ""~_. _____ ,."'~, ... ___ ~0._~===. __ ' ,_._." .. __ .,. __ _ 4 4 15 15 7.7 6.3 Pass *Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 3. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 ) Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:21 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: S. 7th Street 2012 Performed by: V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. 7th Street C~.A •.. D W- B RESULTS: Distance from A-B Receptor# Quadrant roadway (feet) 2 2 20 4 4 15 Rcc4 o Distance from C-D roadway (feet) 40 15 CO I-hour avg. Conc. (ppm) 6.7 7.0 CO f--j lOft 8-hour avg. Cone. (ppm) 5.6 5.8 * Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 3. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. Pass/Fail* Pass Pass -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:22 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: S. 7th Street 2030 Performed by: V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. 7th Street OR c.3 RESULTS: Distance Distance Rcc.2 , ~) o , ! ~'--1 ,,/ ._ .. ,J from A-B from C-D CO CO >-1 10 ft. roadway roadway I-hour avg. 8-hour avg. Receptor# Quadrant (feet) (feet) Conc. (ppm) Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail* * Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 4. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:22 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: Performed by: S. 7th Street 2030 Build V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. 7th Street RESULTS: Distance Distance from A-B from C-D CO CO f-j 10 ft. roadway roadway I-hour avg. 8-hour avg. Receptor# Quadrant (feet) (feet) Conc. (ppm) Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail" L .' 1 ~_. ~; (-~-~-:;~~§-=.=.-:=-.==4j):~-===:·TL ___ ~~~._=4& .. _______ ~~~~ __ .-= _____ =_~J 2 2 20 40 5.9 5.0 Pass 8~----3-:~:"-'---'1'0'-~-=-=~80 ====. 5.:2. .. _. __ . _____ . __ ?Q_ ------=P=-as-s-----l _4 _4 ----.U ----.U ~ -----.M Pass 'Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 4. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by mUltiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor 01'0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:20 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: S. Grady Way Performed by: V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. CoD: S. Grady Way o RESULTS: Distance Distance f-------------4 50 ft. from A-B from CoD CO CO roadway roadway I-hour avg. S-hour avg. Receptor# Quadrant (feet) (feet) Conc. (ppm) Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail* [~_L,,::_··~~-r--:~_.~:.::i~o-~~~:==·,:·,IO-"---'~-7.2 5.9 Pass _2 _2 20 10 10.7 8.4 ~ !",.--,........--. .• -.-.-,.--"~ J ~:.J~·:·.;··3·P .. ".A i,: 80·_".:..~<!~. __ .::_·· Z,:.L_.,::.c:'..:.._i:±-.:. _____ ~_Pa~~ ______ ,_",,_ 4 4 15 15 9.9 7.8 Pass [,,,_,~ .. , .. ,·,'L..~:._,:!:.:_".:'1..:.. •. "._~L_".~;.";.C, .. ~9~ .. ,.,_., .. ,, .. ,_..I.9~~_., .. ~"" .. _." ... .J!;Q._:==j_~~----~==~~ *Project PASSES I-hr and S-hr NAAQS of35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 2. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -S-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by mUltiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:18 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: Performed by: S. Grady Way 2012 NB V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. Grady Way RESULTS: Receptor# Quadrant Distance from A-S roadway (feet) ORee.3 Distance from C-D roadway (feet) o CO I-hour avg. Cone. (ppm) Rec,] o r------f 50 ft. CO 8-hour avg. Cone. (ppm) Pass/Fail" [--~L:: ____ L_"=_--16o =-_""_"40 ._=_~=·6~7=~~--5.6--Pass --·------'1 2 2 20 10 9.7 7.7 .fl!M l c. _} __ " __ c.~ .... :",,~,",_.;::_ ... ,; ..... .!IQ: ...... , .. ,.: .". __ .}Q_~:':L __ .... 2.,~,:.:~ .: ..... J:.. .,,: •• 2&._._ ....... _ ... ~l!l's .... __ ._ .. _ ........ _ ..•.. _J 4 4 15 15 9.1 7.3 Pass [5-_.:c-r---r---c···20'···-~-20-·-::-·-::-:·"9j:-~----;'073-.-."-. -Pass 'Project PASSES I-hr and 8-hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 2. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 Washington State rntersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:17 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: Performed by: S. Grady Way 2012 V. Barnard -W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. Grady Way o RESULTS: CO d---'", j;~,","''''''\ ~ )!~r 1_. ~ _. _ J Rec.! o ~ 50 n. Receptor# Quadrant Distance from A-B roadway (feet) Distance from C-D roadway (feet) I -hour avg. Cone. (ppm) CO 8-hour avg. Cone. (ppm) 40 6.7 5.6 4 4 15 ,._----_._ ... _--L-2 I ~2~0 ___ ~20.~ ___ ~9.~1_ 7.3 * Project PASSES I -hr and 8-hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 2. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. Pass/Fail* Pass Pass -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I -hr average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor of 0.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I 01'4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:19 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: Perfonned by: S. Grady Way 2030 NB V. Barnard - W & A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. C-D: S. Grady Way RESULTS: Receptor# Quadrant Distance from A-B roadway (feet) ORcc.3 Distance from C-D roadway (feet) o CO I-hour avg. Cone. (ppm) Rcc.l o ~ 50 n. CO 8-hour avg. Conc. (ppm) * Project PASSES I-hI' and 8-hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 2. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. Pass/Fail* -8-hr average CO concentrations are calculated by multiplying the I-hI' average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor orO.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I 01'4 Washington State Intersection Screening Tool 1.0 04-13-09 09:19 AM Rainier Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Description: Performed by: S. Grady Way 2030 V. Barnard - W &A -User's Email Address Intersection Type: Four-Way Intersection, 4 x 4 w/4 Lt Turns Street Names: A-B: Rainier Ave S. CoD: S. Grady Way RESULTS: Receptor# Quadrant Distance from A-B roadway (feet) Rcc.3 o R cA a Distance from CoD roadway (feet) o CO I-hour avg. Conc. (ppm) I I f-.---.-f 50 fi. CO 8-hour avg. Conc. (ppm) Pass/Fail* ["'rT''':2~:= f": .; .. , I60';;;' :'.";:: 4() .. -....5:(;.'. . 4,8 .. Pass' :J ['=~~~:_ ~~= ~~"Io::-:~3f~= .. !~:-: !~ -~=: !}:'.-. _~,: __ . ,:;~~ ______ . __ oJ 4 4 15. 15 7.5 6.2 Pass [;;;:r"'T"";'--~f,,~;"';;;;-~Q . :~O-;:::i:7i' 7;6'6.2' PaSs J * Project PASSES I-hr and 8·hr NAAQS of 35 ppm and 9 ppm, respectively. Largest modeled CO concentrations are at receptor 2. -All CO concentrations include a background concentration of 3.0 ppm. -8·hr average CO concentrations arc calculated by multiplying the I-hI' average concentrations (without background) by a persistence factor orO.7 and then adding the background concentration. Page I of 4 , . " ---- Agency City of Renton Project Title Rainier Ave South (SR-167) Project Locai-.:\gency IEnvironmental ClassifJca~ion Summary Part 1 Project Description I Date Intent of Submittal 1/2812009 D Preliminary 181 Final D Re-Evaluate .' I Federal Program TItle 181 20.205 D Other Beginning MP ____ _ Townships .::2::.3.:..N:.::o"'rt::.:h ___________________ _ Ending MP ____ _ Ranges~5~E~a~st~ ___________________ _ Miles Sections 18 and 19 County Project Description -Describe the proposed project, including the purpose and need for the project. See attached Supplement. a .-pRpeo ... L ..u..c.-~ I. Part 2 Environmental Classification NEPA D Class 1-Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 181 Class 11-Categorically Excluded (CE) SEPA D Categorically exempt per WAC 197·11-800 CE Type (from 23 CFR 771.117) ~D~I,--______ _ 181 Determination of Non·Significance (DNS) D Projects Requiring Documentation (Documented CE) (LAG 24.22) D Program malic CE MOU D Class III • Environmental Assessment (EA) D Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) D Adoption D Addendum D Supplemental (For Informational purpose only) /"2! A~ NEPA Approval Signatures ~4K= IH?fo2 Local Agency pproving Authority Datel ) Completed By (Print Offi<;ial's Name) DOT Form 140·100 EF Revised 0912008 ~hlo., ngineer Date Lf 1""Zf/~1 Date Telephone (include area code) Fax (include area code) E-mail Page 1 of8 \ .... Part 3 Permits and ApprovalsR~Quired Yes No Permit or Approval Yes No Permit or Moroval 0 181 Corps of Engineers o Sec. 10 o Sec.404 0 181 Water Rights Permit o Nationwide Type 0 181 Water Quality Certification -Sec. 401 o Individual Permit No. Issued by 0 181 Coast Guard Permit 0 181 Tribal Permit(s). (If any) 0 181 Coastal Zone Management Certification 0 181 Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) Permit 0 181 Forest Practice Act Permit 0 181 Hydraulic Project Approval 0 o Other Permits (list): 0 181 Local Building or Site Development Permits 0 181 Local Clearing and Grading Permit 181 0 National Pollutant Discharge Etimination System (NPDES) Baseline Generat for Construction 181 0 0 181 Shoreline Permit ROW Acquisition Required 0 181 State Waste Discharge Permit 181 0 Is relocaton required? 0 181 TESC Plans Completed 0 181 Is a detour required? '~" .. " ..• ·Pa'rt:4E~vlronmentaIConsidel'ation~' . c.· .. ... . Will the project involve work in or affect any of the following? Identify proposed mitigation. Attach additional pages or sYPJ!lementaUnfor.mation if necessaor. 1. Air Quality -Identify any antiCipated air quality issues. Is the project included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan? 181 Yes DNa If Yes, date Metropolitan Transportation Plan was adopted. 1/13/09 Is the project located In an Air Quality Non·Attainment Area or Maintenance Area (for carbon monoxide, ozone, or PM1 OJ? 181 Yes DNa ts the project exempt from Air Quality conformity requirements? DYes Illl No If yes, identify 2. Critical/Sensitive Areas -Identify any known Critical or Sensitive Areas as designated by local Growth Management Act ordinances. a. Is this project within an Aquifer Recharge Area, Wellhead Protection Area, or Sole Source Aquifer? DYes 181 No If located within a sale source aquifer, is the project exempt from EPA approval? DYes DNa If yes, please list exemption If no, date of EPA approval b. Is this project located in a Geologically Hazardous Area? 181 Yes DNa tf so, please describe Project is within u seismic hazard area. c. Will this project impact Species/Habitat other than ESA listed species? DYes 181 No Explain your answer, Project is in an urban, cOl1lmercial area with limited habitat value. Project consists of improvements to the existing roadway. Conservationl11easures and BMPs will be used to minimize impacts. Is the project within Batd Eagle nesting territories, winter concentration areas or bald eagle communal roosts? DYes 181 No Will blasting, pile driving, concrete saw cutting, rock drilling. or rock scaling activities occur within Qlle·mile of a bald eagle nesting area? 0 Yes 181 No , d. Are wetlands present within the project area? DYes I8l No If Yes, estimated area of impact in acre(s): (Please attach a copy of the proposed mitigation plan) DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 09/2008 Page 2 of 8 .. , . ".' Part 4 Environmental Considerations -Continued .... 3. Cultural Resources/Historic Structures -Identify any historic, archaeological, or cultural resources present with the project's area of potential effects. Does the project fit into any of the exempt types of projects listed In LAG Sect. 24.8? 0 Yes 181 No If Yes, note exemption below. DAHP concurrence received for Shattuck Ave S phasc of project on 10/8/08. Report has been submitted to DOT for Rainier Ave S phase and DAHP COIlClilTence is pending. II No: Date of DAHP concurrence Date of Tribal consultation(s) (if applicable) Adverse affects on cultural/historic resources? If Ves, date of approved Section 106 MOA 4. Flood Plains or Ways Is the project located in a 1 OO-year flood plain? If yes, is the project located in a 1 OO-year Hoadway? Will the project impact a 1 OO-year flood pta in? DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 0 No DYes 181 No (II Yes, describe impacts.) 5_ Hazardous and Problem Waste -Identify potential sources and type. Does this project require excavation below the existing ground surface? 181 Yes 0 No Is this site tocated in an undeveloped area (I.e., no buildings, ~rking or storage areas, and agriculture (other than grazing), based on historical research? U Yes 181 No Is this project located wilhin a one-mile radius of a sile of a C<mJirmed 9L,Suspecled Conlaminaled Siles List (CSCSL) maintained by Department of Ecology? ~ Ves LJ No Is this project located wilhin a 1/2-mile radius of a site or siles listed on any of Ihe following Department of Ecology Databases? 181 Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) 181 Underground Storage Tank (UST) 181 Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Has site reconnaissance (windshield survey) been performed? 181 Yes 0 No If so identify any properties not identified in the database search that may affect the project (name, address and property use). None noted for the Shattuck Ave S phase of the project as it is limited to improving an existing roadway and storm sewer line. See the attached CD of the December 2, 2008 Rainier Ave S Phase I ESA for an assessment of possible contaminants related to this phase. Based on the inrormation above and project specific activities, is there yotential for the project to generate contaminated soils andlor groundwater? ~ Yes 0 No If yes, explain: Petroleum products are used to fuel and maintain the construction equipment so there is a risk of soil contamination. A spec plan and BMP's will be employed to reduce the risk. If you answered yes to any of the questions in Seclion 5. HazardousIWaste, contact your Region LPE for assistance before continuing with this form. DOT Form 1<10-100 EF Revised 09/:2008 Page 3 of 8 Part 4 Environmental Considerations· Continued 6. Noise Does this project involve constructing a new roadway? DYes ~No Is there a change in the vertical or horizontal alignment of the existing roadway? o Yes ~No Does this project increase the number of through traffic lanes on an existing roadway? o Yes ~No Is there change in the topography? DYes 181 No Are auxiliary lanes extending 1-112 miles or longer being constructed as part of this project? o Yes ~NO If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions. identify and describe any potential noise receptors within the project area and subsequent impacts to those noise receptors. (Please attach a copy of the noise analysis.) If impacts are identified. describe proposed mitigation measures. 7. Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife Refuges, Historic Properties, Wild and Scenic Rivers/Scenic Byways, or 4 (f)/6 (f). a. 4(1) Please Identify any properties within the project limits and areas of impacts. There are no 4(t) areas within the project limits Or area ofimpae!. b. 6(1) Please Identify any properties within the project limits and areas of impact. There are 110 6(t) areas within the project limits or area of impac!. C. Please list wild scenic rivers and scenic byways. None of these features occur within the project limits or area of impact. 8. Resource Lands -Identify any of the following resource lands within 300 feet of the project limits and those otherwise impacted by the project. a. Agricultural Lands 0 Yes 181 No Describe Impacts If present, is resource considered to be prime and unique farmland? 0 Yes 0 No If Yes, date of approval from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) b. ForesVTimber 0 Yes ~ No Describe Impacts c. Mineral 0 Yes 181 No Describe Impacts DOT Form 140.100 EF Revised OD/2008 Page 4 of 8 .. Part 4 Environmental ConsiClenitions'~ 'Con'tinued • . . ... . 9. Rivers, Streams (Continuous, Intermittent), or Tidal Waters a. Identify all waterbodies within 300 feet of the project limits or that will otherwise be impacted. Fisheries WA Stream No. Ecology 303d Report No. (if known) Reason for 303d listing Date of Report Waterbody common name b. Identify stream crossing structures by type. There are 110 stream crossing structures in the project area. c. Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) No. & Name 8 Lake Wash i ngi:on/Cedar/Sammamish 10. Tribal Lands· Identify whether the project will impact any Tribal lands. (This includes reservation, trust and fee lands.) Project is nol within or adjacent to any Tribal lands so will not impaci such lands. 11. Visual Quality Will the project Impact roadside dassificalion or visual aspects? DYes 181 No (If Yes, identify the impacts.) (Such as aesthetics, light, glare and night sky impacts.) No impacts are anticipated. Ifextra lighting is needed to carry oul project aClivities, refleclors and hoods will be used to direcllight downward 10 minimize potenliallight pollution. 12. Water Quality/Storm Water Has NPDES municipal general permit been issued for this WRIA? DYes 181 No Amount of existing impervious surface within projecl limils: IJ.8 ac. Net new impelViaus surface to be created as a result of project: D.! a£, Will this project's proposed stormwater treatment facility be consistent with the guidelines provided by either WSDOrs HRM, DOE's western or eastem Washington stormwater manuals, or a local agency equivalent manual? 181 Yes DNa If no, explain proposed water quality/quantity treatment for new and any existing impervious surface associated with proposed project. An existing 12" diameter storm sewer line located along the western roadside of Shattnek Ave S will be replaced with a 48" line. DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 091200B Page 5 of 8 .' .. . ......••... Part 4 Environmental Coi1siderations~Continued 13. Commitments a. Environmental Describe existing environmental commitments that may affect or be impacted by the project: (For example. previous mitigation that may have been constructed within the project limits.) None b. Long-Term Maintenance Commitments Are long-term maintenance commitments necessary for this project above and beyond normal on-going maintenance? 0 Yes 181 No If so. please identify. 14. Environmental Justice Does the project meet any of the exemptions, as noted in LAG Section 24.10.101? DVes ~No (If Yes, Please note exemption and appropriate justification in the space below.) If no. are minority and/or low income populations located within the limits of the project's potential impacts? 181 Ves DNo (If no, a!tach appropriate data to support finding.) If yes, describe impacts and attach appropriate supporting documentation. The project would improve exiting trallsit facilities. The nature alld scope oflhe project would preclude impacts to environmental justice populations. Memo attached . . ,' '. Part 5 BiQlogical Assessment andEFH Evaluations· .'. -: ' 1. Are there any listed or prOosed s~cies andlor designated or proposed critical habitat located within the proposed project's action area? Yes No (Please attach species listings.) Affected ESA Listed Species Spotted owl management circles or deSignated critical habitat? Marbled murrelet nest or occupied stand, or designated critical habitat? Western snowy plover deSignated critical habitat? Listed Marine Mammal? Canada lynx habitat? Gray wolf habitat? Grizzly bear habitat? Brown pelican night roosts? Woodland caribou habitat? A mature coniferous or mixed fixed forest stand? DOT Form 141)..100 EF Revjsed 09/2008 2. Will any construction 3. Does the project involve blasting, pile work occur within 0.5 driving, concrete sawing, rock drilling, or miles of any of the rock scaling activities within 1 mile of any following: of the following? DYes 181 No DVes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes ~NO DVes ~No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DYes ~No DVes ~No DYes ~No DYes ~No DYes ~No DYes 181 No DVes 181 No DYes ~No DVes ~No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DYes 181 No Page 6 of 8 · ........ p~rt 5 Biologicai Assessment and ·EFH Eiiahiaiicins -Contiriued 4. Will the project involve any in-water work? 5. Will any construction work occur within 300 feet of any permanent or intermittent waterbody, which either supports or drains into a listed fish supporting waterbody? 6. Will any construction work occur within 300 feet of any wetland, pond, or lake that is connected to any permanent or intermittent waterbody? 7. Does the action have the potential to directly or Indirectly impact designated critical habitat for salmon ids (Including adjacent riparian zones)? 8. Will the project affect the water regime of, or utilize any water from a waterbody, which supports or drains into a listed fish supporting waterbody; or any wetland, pond, or lake? 9. Will construction work occur outside the existing pavement? If Yes, go to 9a. 9a. Will construction activities occurring outside the existing pavement involve clearing, grading. filling. or modifications of vegetation or tree cutting? 10. Are there any Federal threatened, endangered, proposed or candidate plant species located within the project limits? (If so, please attach a list of plant species within the action area) Determination ....... :" .. .. DYes 181 No DYes 181 No DVes 181 No DVes 181 No DVes 181 No 181 Ves DNa 181 Yes DNa DYes 181 No If each of the questions in the preceding section resulted in a "no" response or if any of the questions were checked "yes", but adequate justification can be provided to support a "no effect" determination, then check "No effecr below. If this checklist cannot be used for ESA Section 7 compliance (i.e., adequate justificalion cannot be provided or a "may affect" determination is antiCipated), a separate biological assessment document is required. IZI No Effect o NLTAA Date of Concurrence o LTAA Date 80 Issued Date of First 6 Mo. Update Essential Fish Habitat Determination: IZI No Adverse Effect NOAA Fisheries o Adverse Effect. Date of NOAA Concurrence USFWS Analysis for No Effects Determination (Required if any item in Section 5 was checked Ves). (Please attach additional sheets If needed.) 5.1 above: A USFWS species list for King County, revised November 2007 (accessed January 2009), identifies six listed species as occurring in King County find designated critical habitat for three (attached). The project is not ncar marine waters, or waters that connect to marine waters, so species under NOAA '5 jurisdiction would not be affected. The project is in an urban, commercial area within the city of Renton. There are no permanent or intermittent watcrbodies, or other aqualic or terrestrial habitat features in the project vicinity that would bc used by the species listed above or those on the USFWS list. 5.9 and 5.9a above: Constrnction activities would include tree removal outside the existing pavement. This will have no effect on listed or proposed species or critical habitat because these species and their habitat do not OCCUI" in the project vicinity. DOT Form 140-100 EF Revised 0912008 Page 7 of8 Justification Narrative -Continued Supplement Sheet -Local Agency Environmental Classification Summary This project will complete the 0.85 mile corridor between SR-167 and SR-900. The city of Renton is partnering with Sound Transit, the Transpol1ation Improvement Board and Washington State Department of Transportation on the project. Phase I, the Shattuck Ave S stOI"l11 drain project, includes roadway improvements (widening, repaving and . regl'ading), replacement ofa storm/sewer line and installation ofa sanitary sewer line, and revegetation of disturbed areas. Project activities would OCcllr between S 7th Street and S 4th Place along Shattuck Avenue S. Phase II, the Rainier Ave S transit improvements, consists ofreconfiguring Rainier Ave S to establish Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes specifically for transit, vehicles entering and exiting businesses, and right turns at intersections. The BAT lanes would extend n0l1hward from S Grady Way to S 3rd Street, and south from S 2nd Street to S Grady Way. Whenever possible unrestricted left hand turns will be eliminated. Protected U-turns will be provided at signalized intersections. Other project activities include installation of landscaped medians, rebuilt curbs and gutters, widened sidewalks, and establishing a planted buffer between traffic lanes and sidewalks. Textured and colored pavement would be installed at intersections and signage and lighting would be updated. FHWA Comments -Continued DOT Form 140-100 EF -Supplement Revised 0912008 r 0~======0~,2======~O,4 ,_ ,Miles 1 Inch equals 0,2 miles o lFo!QjQ1Jli"e ~ : Alnetal (Ql~ 1P00~tellll~Otal~ 1E~~elC~s ! ] Area of PotenUal Effects Shattuck Avenue S StOtm Drain Project City of Renton January 16, 2009 ,'. LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITAT; CANDIDATE SPECIES; AND SPECIES OF CONCERN IN KlING COUNTY LISTED AS PREPARED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WESTERN WASHINGTON FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE (Revised November 1, 2007) Bull trout (Sa/velinus confluentus) Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) Gray wolf (Canis lupus) Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos = U. a. horribilis) Marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) Major concerns that should be addressed in your Biological Assessment of project impacts to listed species include: 1. Level of use of the project area by listed species. 2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks. prey species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project. 3. Impacts from project activities and implementation (e.g., increased noise levels, increased human activity and/or access, loss or degradation of habitat) that may result in disturbance to listed species and/or their avoidance of the project area. Castilleja levisecta (golden paintbrush) [historic] Major concerns that should be addressed in your Biological Assessment of project impacts to listed plant species include: 1. Distribution of taxon in project vicinity. c • 2. Disturbance (trampling, uprooting, collecting, etc.) of individual plants and loss of habitat. 3. Changes in hydrology where taxon is found. DESIGNATED Critical habitat for bull trout Critical habitat for the marbled murrelet Critical habitat for the northern spotted owl PROPOSED None CANDIDATE Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus american us) SPECIES OF CONCERN Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Beller's g round beetle (Agonum bellert) California wolverine (Gulo gulo luteus) Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) Hatch's click beetle (Eanus hatcht) Larch Mountain salamander (Plethodon larselll) Long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis) Long-legged myotis (Myotis volans) Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyon!) Northwestern pond turtle (Emys (= Clemmys) marmorata marmorata) Olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus coopen) Pacific lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) Pacific Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii townsendit) Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinLls) River lamprey (Lampetra ayrest) Tailed frog (Ascaphus truet) .......... Valley silverspot (Speyeria zerene bremen) Western toad (Buto boreas) Aster curtus (white-top aster) Botrychium pedunculosum (stalked moonwort) Cimicifuga elata (tall bugbane) WidlenneJr & Associates Transportation & Environmental Planning 10108 32'HI An W, Suite I), Everett, \VA 9820-' 'I'd (425) 348-31159 F., (425) 348-3tH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: PHILSEGAMI ROSS WIDENER SUBJECT: ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON POPULATIONS DATE: January 29, 2009 In compliance with Presidential Executive Order 12898, DOT Order 5610.2 and FHW A Order 6640.23 an environmental justice analysis was conducted for the Rainier Avenue South (SR-167) Project. The purpose of an EJ analysis is to identify minority and low-income groups in a project area, keep those groups informed about project plans and activities, and encourage their participation in projects. Environmental Justice populations comprised of both minority and low- income groups were identified in the project area via a demographics study that used 2000 census data. The data reveal that there were two census block groups in the project area were representative of the area's projected populations as a whole. Non-minorities comprise about 63% to 80% of the population in the project area. Minority populations in the project area consisted primarily ofBlacks/African Americans and Asians. Fourteen to nineteen percent of households had incomes below poverty level. Short-term noise increases during project activities, detours, full closures, and minor right-of- way takes to accommodate the project design would be the primary impacts to nearby populations during project construction. Full closures would only occur at night. Construction will be phased so that pedestrian access in maintained through intersections. Two property displacements would occur as a result of the project. One is a currently vacant business (dry cleaner) and the other a doughnut shop. Property acquisition would occur consistent with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1971. No other social, environmental, or economic impacts are anticipated as a result of the project. The short-term impacts would affect all populations in the area equally. Since there are more non-minorities in the area than minorities, impacts would not affect minority populations disproportionally. Short term noise impacts would be limited to the construction operating hours of 7am to 10 pm Monday through Friday. No long-term noise impacts would be created as the project only involves improvements to existing roadways. No changes in access would occur, no new traffic lanes would be constructed and there would be no changes in speed limits resulting from the project. Both EJ and non-EJ populations would benefit from the completed project as it improves traffic flow efficiency, upgrades a storm sewer line, and improves pedestrian facilities. A public meeting was held on December 2, 2009 to inform the public about the project, identify issues, and solicit input. Input came primarily from local business owners with concerns as to how the project might affect their business. Other than temporary impairments to access, local businesses would not be impacted. The conclusion of this analysis is that EJ populations are not expected to experience disproportionately high or adverse impacts as a result of the project. Populations in the project vicinity have equal access to the area and to the businesses and other amenities in the area. Printed: 07-10-2009 Payment Made: CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. 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