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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1CITY OF RENTOJ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: June 30, 2015 To: City Clerk's Office From: Sabrina Mirante Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office Project Name: Docket 10; D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks LUA (file) Number: LUA· 1Jt•001226, ECF Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Paul Hintz Acceptance Date: October 6, 2014 Applicant: City of Renton Owner: Contact: PID Number: Citywide ERC Determination: DNS Date: September 15, 2014 ADDeal Period Ends: October 3, 2014 Administrative Decision: Date: ADDeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: ADDeal Period Ends: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: 2014 RMC Title IV Docket Group 10A includes the following items -#D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks, #D-103 Private Streets Standards, #D-110 Lot Line Adjustments, and #D-111 Parking Requirements Location: Citywide Comments: ERC Determination Types: DNS -Determination of Non-Significance; DNS-M -Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated; DS -Determination of Significance. • ..... . . i!::!!ii!)!il!!)li'iii/ ~iti~NfQN ....... . C>~gARTMEN,]@F.COMrv19NITY~lf.9NOMiijl!~~y~(o~.i~f'iJa!'Q\NN1NG 01"\ll~iON ,,nw,, ,Uiiii.iii'AFFIDAVIT!OFSERVICE'BYMAILING 'ni!i'iiii /"!!'.i~'S;;:k:,:;.:,,;;H:!:!i!!!i!iliii'Ii:>' '"-' ><i:;:;gg:::::: __ ~_.: , __ ,'_,, ::;,;;;,;;:;;;--,:/ -,-;:L~/:': On the 18th day of September, 2014, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing SEPA Determination and Notice documents. This information was sent to: Agencies See Attached City of Renton Applicant Chip Vincent Contact ''''"""'''' . ,, POii!;, 11 111 ----,Hi-lHf-¥-icft-:1,1-J.'--"'-"=J--1r----------'."'.·Oa.:,:-,,..~~,,,· ... ""1'11 1, ~,-?. 1,1 -,.:: ~":";;t\ON ti•,, \S\ 'l (Signature of Sender): STATE OF WASHINGTON "'<.. ~~-..: A_,."1,. 'l :~ o1A~;.. ._ ~ -,; Eo ~ ti ~ ~o ~ ,:. COUNTY OF KING ) rJl \ "'118 ,.."' J § f -" ,, 8 29 •1 ~" .. ,.. )-111 ,1 ~ -: ... ~..:-0 .: I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Sabrina Mirante · ('-0;'"'"";0'"' .· signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the us~/;ind purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: Ju,W::0 /~ Jo/4 I Notary (Print): ___ _.H-'-":o~l l""l"'.u.·~ _T ~1--',~""-("'-'_,,+""';,e_,.«J+-_...,--a-· .-.. -0-,-,------- My appointment expires: \! 'j u ~ o< ~I. Ol , template -affidavit of service by mailing • - Dept. of Ecology ** Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98S04-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region * Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 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 Serv. Attn: SEPA Section 35030 SE Douglas St. #210 Snoqualmie, WA 9806S Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Seattle Public Utilities Jailaine Madura Attn: SEPA Coordinator 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 AGENCY (DOE) LETIER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) WDFW -Larry Fisher* 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Issaquah, WA 98027 Duwamish Tribal Office* 4717 W Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106-1514 KC Wastewater Treatment Division • Environmental Planning Supervisor Ms. Shirley Marroquin 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 City of Newcastle Attn: Tim McHarg Director of Community Development 12835 Newcastle Way, Ste 200 Newcastle, WA 98056 Puget Sound Energy Kathy Johnson, 355 110th Ave NE Mailstop EST llW Bellevue, WA 98004 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.* Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer 39015 -172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program* Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation* Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Kent Attn: Jack Pace Acting Community Dev. Director 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 City of Tukwila Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 *Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an 110ptional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the Notice of Application. **Department of Ecology is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT1 & Notice to the following email address: sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov ***Department of Natural Resources is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice the following email address: sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov template ~ affidavit of service by mailing • City of ENVIRONMENTAL & on Deportment of Community & Economic l opment DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 3, 2014 /' APPLICATION NO: 14-0001226, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18, 2014 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Paul Hintz PROJECT TITLE: Docket 10, Group A PROJECT REVIEWER: SITE AREA: EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): LOCATION: Citywide PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) SHEET SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: 2014 RMC Title IV Docket Group lOA includes the following items -#D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks, #D-103 Private Streets Standards, #D-110 Lot Line Adjustments, and #D-111 Parking Requirements A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housinn Air Aesthetics Water Unht/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans rtation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Natural Resources Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000Feet 14,000Feet B. POL/CY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED 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 wh re additional information i ee ed to properly assess this proposal. Date 9-Lr-tf Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Denis Law Mayor September 18, 2014 City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Community & Economic Development Department C.E. "Chi p"Vi ncent, Administrator SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPAi DETERMINATION 2014 Docket 10, Group A, LUA14-001226, ECF Dear City of Renton: 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. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before S:00 p.m. on October 3, 2014, 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 RMC 4-8-110 and more 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. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at {425) 430-7436. For the Environmental Review Committee, -:pf~/v2 - Paul Hintz Associate Planner Enclosure Renton City Hall , 1055 South Grady Way , Renton, Washington 98057 , rentonwa.gov Department of Comm Economic Development ty and NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code. 2014 RMC Title IV Docket lOA LUA14-001226 Location: Citywide. 2014 RMC Title IV Docket Group lOA includes the following items -#D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks, #D-103 Private Streets Standards, #D-110 Lot Line Adjustments, and #D-111 Parking Requirements Appeals of the DNS must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 03, 2014. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510. Publication Date: September 19, 2014 ~nis~ c· --=Mayo~, -----1 ~"frtu ( I, September 18, 2014 Community & Economic Development Department C. E. "Chi p"Vi ncent, Administrator Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPAi THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on September 15, 2014: SEPA DETERMINATION: PROJECT NAME: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) 2014 Docket 10, Group A PROJECT NUMBER: LUA14-001226, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2014, 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 RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the 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) 430-7436. vironmental Review Committee, Paul Hintz Associate 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, WSDOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Duwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov DEPARTMENT OF COMMu,~ITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: LUA14-001226, ECF City of Renton 2014 Docket 10, Group A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed regulations that would require a minimum twenty-foot setback for garages in any residential zoning district, revise current private street standards to reduce the number of lots served (from six to four) and ensure land owners are responsible for ownership and maintenance, establish new provisions that will prevent developers from utilizing lot line adjustments to circumvent frontage improvement requirements, and allow deviations from the number of parking spaces required for any given development upon the submittal of a satisfactory parking analysis via the site plan review process. These regulations would be citywide. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide 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). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2014. 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 RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: Terry Higash' am strator Community Services Department September 19, 2014 September 15, 2014 r/;,;/ty Date ~\J~ sJ C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development 1 A-/:tc Date I -q r., .<' I ,4 ~ OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: Docket 10, Group A PROJECT NUMBER: LUA14-0D1226, ECF LOCATION: Citywide DESCRIPTION: 2014 RMC Title IV Docket Group 10A Includes the following items -#D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks, #D-103 Private Streets Standards, #D-110 Lot Une Adjustments, and #0-111 Parking Requirements THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (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 October 3, 2014, 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 RMC 4--8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City C1erk'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 CAUi NG FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVEL( ENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: Project Name: Owner: Applicant: Contact: File Number: Project Manager: Project Summary: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area SF: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: September 15, 2014 2014 Docket 10, Group A City of Renton City of Renton Paul Hintz, Associate Planner LUA 14-001226, ECF Paul Hintz, Associate Planner The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed regulations that would require a minimum twenty-foot setback for garages in any residential zoning district, revise current private street standards to reduce the number of lots served (from six to four) and ensure land owners are responsible for ownership and maintenance, establish new provisions that will prevent developers from utilizing lot line adjustments to circumvent frontage improvement requirements, and allow deviations from the number of parking spaces required for any given development upon the submittal of a satisfactory parking analysis via the site plan review process. These regulations would be citywide. Citywide N/A N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/ A Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). ERC Report 14-001123 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development 2014 DOCKET 10 -GROUP A Report of September 1S, 2014 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ BACKGROUND Environmental Review Committee Report LUA 14-001226, ECF Page 2 of3 1. D-102: Garage Setbacks-Amend Title IV to require garages/carports be set back from property lines where vehicular access is provided by a minimum of twenty feet in all residential zoning districts regardless of setbacks stipulated by the district. 2. D-103: Private Street Standards -Amend Title IV to reduce the number of lots that may be accessed from a private street from six to four. Do not allow private streets to be created in conjunction with a subdivision of ten or more lots. Limit their length to 200 feet. Require language on the face of the plat that unequivocally transfers ownership and maintenance responsibilities to the owners (present and future) of the lots served by the street. The private street will be located within a tract rather than an easement. Units will be addressed to the adjacent public street rather than the shared "driveway" (these facilities will no longer be referenced as being "streets"). 3. D-110: Lot Line Adjustments -Amend Title IV to prevent developers from using lot line adjustments to circumvent the assessment of fees, right-of-way dedication and frontage improvements that would be required if the lot line adjustment had not occurred. The proposed revisions will make lots altered by a lot line adjustment subject to the assessment of fees, right-of-way dedication and frontage improvements. Also, property which is enlarged as a result of a lot line adjustment shall not be eligible for subdivision for a period of five years. In addition, a maximum lot dimension ratio is proposed in order to both establish more predictable lot configurations. 4. D-111: Parking Requirements -Amend Title IV to allow modification of the number of parking stalls for any given development through the site plan review process. Proposed reductions or increases will need to be substantiated to the satisfaction of the Administrator. I 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: B. Mitigation Measures None. C. Exhibits None. D. Environmental Impacts Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal. ERC Report 14-001123 City of Renton Department of Com, · y & Economic Development 2014 DOCKET 10 -GROUP A Report of September 15, 2014 E. Comments of Reviewing Departments ·nvironmental Review Committee Report LUA 14-001226, ECF Page 3 of 3 The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies. All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as "Advisory Notes to Applicant." Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, October 3, 2014. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with the required 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. ERC Report 14-001123 LlA k I~, 00 /12i, t;:'tF City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER{S) PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: NAME: Docket 10: D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks, D-103 Private Street Standards, D-110 Lot Line Adjustments, and 0- 111 Parkina Reauirements PROJECTIADDRESS(S)ILOCATION AND ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: Citvwide CITY: ZIP: PARCEL NUMBER: Citywide APPLICANT (if other than owner) EXISTING LAND USE(S):] NAME: City of Renton Many land uses, including: vacant, single-family, multi-family, commercial, office, industrial, etc. COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): NIA ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Citywide CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98057 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if aoolicable) NIA TELEPHONE NUMBER: EXISTING ZONING: Citywide CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NIA NAME: Chip Vincent SITE AREA (in square feet): 23. 79 square miles Planning Division -Department COMPANY (if applicable): of Community and Economic Development SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: NIA ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NIA CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98057 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if aoolicable): NIA TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NIA (425) 430-7436 phintz@rentonwa.gov NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA -l -06/09 > I )JECT INFORMATION (con 1Jed) ~-~-----~-----------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NIA NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA PROJECT VALUE: NIA IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): NIA D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D HABITAT CONSERVATION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES D WETLANDS ___ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft. ___ lin_ft_ ___ sq.ft. PROJECT (if applicable): NIA -- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION~ TOWNSHIP 23N , RANGE 5 IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental Review 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Chip Vincent , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or _X_ 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 lief. (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of Owner/Representative) l certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that~~~-~~-- signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. My appointment expires:--------- -2-06/09 PLANNING DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C 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 briefly, 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. -1 -06109 \\RvFPS-02\Depts\PW.CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\D-102 Residential Garage Setbacks\SEPA\envchlst-Docket 10 -Garage Setbacks, LLA, Parking Req.s and Private Streets.docx USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject 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. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Setbacks, D-103 Private Street Standards, Parking Requirements Docket 10 -D-102 Residential Garage D-110 Lot Line Adjustments, and D-111 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Paul Hintz, 1055 5. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-7436, phintz@rentonwa.gov 4. Date checklist prepared: August 28, 2014 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): N/A 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. NIA 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. NIA 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. NIA 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. NIA 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. Regulations regarding setbacks for residential garages, private street standards, lat line adjustments, and parking requirements are being proposed. It is anticipated that city code will be amended to: require a minimum twenty-foot setback for garages in any residential zoning district, revise current private street standards to reduce the number of lots served (from six to four) and ensure land owners are responsible for ownership and maintenance, establish new provisions that will prevent developers from utilizing lot line adjustments to circumvent frontage improvement requirements, and allow deviations from the number of parking spaces required for any given development upon the submittal of a satisfactory parking analysis via the site plan review process. 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 -2 - 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. These regulations would be citywide. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other N/A, non-project action. The City of Renton has areas of steep slopes, some hills, and a plateau, but also includes a valley area. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) N/A, non- project action. 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. N/A, non-project action d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A-non-project action. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A-non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A-non-project action. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A-non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A-non-project action. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: -3- 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. N/A-non-project action. The City af Renton has a significant amount of shoreline along both Lake Washington and the Cedar River. There are also wetlands located in many locations throughout the city. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed far potential impacts at the time af application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 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-This is a nan-project action. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed far potential impacts at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 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. NIA-non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A-non-project action. S) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A-non-project action. 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. N/A-non- project action. 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. N/A- non-project action. 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. N/A-non-project action. 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. N/A-non-project action. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. The proposed setback for garages would increase the amount of impervious surface for newly built garages in zoning districts that now allow a setback of less than 20 feet, which includes the R-8, R-10 and R-14 district. However, the increase would be statistically insignificant. The proposed private street standards would retain the provision that drainage improvements -4- pursuant to City Code ore required. The proposed rev1S1ons to parking requirements could increase or decrease the amount of impervious surface depending on the request; however, all parking lots are required to provide drainage improvements pursuant to City Code. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/A-non-project action. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed and mitigated. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: _X_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X_ shrubs _X_ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain _X_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other __ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A-non- project action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A- non-project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A-non-project action. S. 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: Bird~~~~eagle~other ________ _ Mammal~ear, elk,~ other _________ _ Fish: bass~, €uD,erring, shellfish, other _____ _ b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A- non-project action. The Cedar River is populated by salmon and includes spawning grounds. There are also other creeks and rivers within the City that contain salmon and include spawning grounds. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N/A-non-project action. The Cedar River is populated by salmon and includes spawning grounds. There are also other creeks and rivers within the City that contain salmon and include spawning grounds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A-non-project action. -5 - 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. N/A-non-project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A-nan-project action. 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: N/A-non-project action. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NIA-non-project action. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A-non-project action. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A-non-project action. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A- non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A-non-project action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A-non-project action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A-non project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A-non project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A-non-project action. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A-non- project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A non-project action. -6- h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N/A, non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A-non-project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A- non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A-non- project action. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A-non-project action. If appropriate, project specific compatibility with existing and projected land uses and plans will be addressed and mitigated. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A-non-project action. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A-non- project action. 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. N/A-non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A-non- project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A-non- project action. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NIA-non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A-non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A- non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A- non-project action. -7- 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A-non-project action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A- non-project action. 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. N/A, non-project action. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A, non- project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action. 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. N/A, non-project action. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A, non-project action. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A-non-project action. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? N/A-non-project action. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A-non-project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A- non-project action. lS. 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. N/A-non-project action. -8- b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. NIA-non-project action. 16. UTILITIES a. b. Circle utilities current! available at the site. ctricity, natural gas, water, refu rv1ce, telephone, sanitary sewe eptic system, ot er. 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. N/A-non project action. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, 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 offull disclosure on my part. Proponent Signature: sl- Name Printed: Date: j /s:11."' -9- D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for pro·ect actions.) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements ofthe 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? This proposal ta amend setbacks far garages, private street standards, lot line adjustments and parking requirements will likely not increase the discharge ta water, emissions ta air, production, storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances or the production of noise; however, project specific proposals would be evaluated far their specific likelihood ta have any of the aforementioned impacts. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Mitigation will be determined at the time of a project-specific proposal. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposal would be unlikely to directly affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. Indirect effects to plants, animals, fish, or marine life from discharge, release of substances, and emissions were addressed in the previous question. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: N/A for the proposal. Mitigation would be determined at the time of a project- specific proposal. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? There is no likelihood that this proposal to amend setbacks for garages, private street standards, lot line adjustments and parking requirements will deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 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? There is no likelihood that this proposal to amend setbacks for garages, private street standards, lot line adjustments and parking requirements will use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 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? There is no likelihood that this proposal to amend setbacks for garages, private street -10 - standards, lot line adjustments and parking requirements will affect land and shoreline use. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? There is no likelihood that this proposal to amend setbacks for garages, private street standards, Jot line adjustments and parking requirements will deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s} are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts have been identified. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, 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 disclosure on my part. Proponent Signature: __ c-=--' _£=-'-' _\j-=-_~..._:::::::::-_~---'"'-'-- Name Printed: Date: °( [, / 1 ~ -, , -