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ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether
the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to
determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address
the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to
further analyze the proposal.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic
information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the
best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant
for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain
why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate
by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often
avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a
period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts.
The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead
agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting
documents.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: [help] For nonproject proposals (such as
ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B
plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant,"
and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic
area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -
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Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
Earlington Townhomes
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Blue Fern Development
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
APPLICANT: Jordan Salisbury
Blue Fern Development
11232 120th Avenue NE
Kirkland, Washington 98033
425-629-3854
CONTACT: Evan Mann
ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
33400 8th AVE S, STE 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-838-6113
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
June 12, 2017
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
1. It is anticipated that the project will take approximately 6-12 months to obtain approval
for the PPUD.
2. Civil Engineering and Building Permit approval and construction to occur Spring 2018.
3. Demolition of existing structures and land clearing to occur Spring 2018.
4. Construction to begin Summer 2018.
5. Final Plat and FPUD and sale of all residential units to be completed 2019
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
There are no plans for future additions, expansions, or other ac tivities related to this
proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
Phase I Environmental Report by Shaw Environmental, Inc dated 4/10/07
Geotechnical Engineering Feasibility Report by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc dated 1/18/17
Wetland & Stream Reconnaissance by Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC dated 1/18/17
Arborist Report by Shoffner Consulting, dated 2/23/17
Traffic Impact Analysis by Traffex Northwest Traffic Experts, dated 12/14/16
Preliminary Technical Information Report by ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC, dated 3/27/17
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. [help]
There are no known applications pending governmental approval that directly affect this
property.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
Preliminary Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat, SEPA Review, Site
Development/Road and Storm Drainage Approval, Building Permits, Final PUD and Plat.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of
the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
project description.) [help]
The five (5) subject properties are located in the Earlington Hill Designated Neighborhood
within the City of Renton near the intersection of S 132nd St and Renton Ave S (APN's
214480-0487, -0488, -0500, -0285, and -0295). The applicant is proposing a site plan review
and unit lot subdivision for the construction of a townhome development containing 60 units.
The project site is approximately 4.15 acres (181,297 sq. ft.). The concept for the proposed
site plan is to take advantage of the sloping topography of the site as well as the views of
Mount Rainier to the south. The townhouse structures are placed parallel to the contours
with the foundations tucked into the topography to serve as retaining walls for the
townhouses on the sloping site. Vehicular access to the community is provided by a 53-foot-
wide public street that ends in a cul-de-sac near Renton Ave S. The garages are accessed via
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private alleys and all of the townhomes will be alley-loaded. A series of parks, common open
space and landscaped green-courts are provided throughout the perimeter and between the
structures.
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. [help]
The five (5) subject properties are located in the Earlington Hill Designated Neighborhood
within the City of Renton near the intersection of S 132nd St and Renton Ave S (APN's
214480-0487, -0488, -0500, -0285, and -0295).
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site [help]
(check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
The site slopes down to the south with moderate inclinations and overall vertical relief
of approximately 70 feet.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
The steepest slope on site is approximately 20%.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. [help]
The Geotechnical Report prepared by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. discovered
several soil types throughout the site. There is clear evidence of fill soils present on
the site. These fill soils “consist of sand with silt and gravel that was similar in
gradation to the native site soils, and likely originated from excavations onsite.”
Below the fill soils, AES found soils indicative of Vashon Recessional Outwash (Qvr),
characterized by “a medium dense, moist to wet, fine to coarse sand with gravel,
gravel beds and varying amounts of silt.” Finally, below the Vashon Recessional
Outwash, AES found Vashon Lodgement Till (Qvt), which “consisted of very dense silty
fine to medium sand with gravel.”
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
None were noted in the Geotechnical Report.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area
of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. [help]
The purpose of proposed grading/filling will be to accommodate the construction of
proposed building and roads. Final fill/grade quantities will be prepared as part of the
clearing and grading permit. Preliminary estimates are as follows:
Cut: 15,000 CY
Fill: 3,600 CY
Net Cut: 11,400 CY
Site Area: 181,296 SF (4.16 AC)
Work Area: 200,542 SF (4.60 AC)
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
Some erosion could occur on-site as a result of construction activities; however,
temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to be approved by the City of
Renton will be employed during construction to reduce erosion impacts.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
The site will not exceed the maximum impervious surface coverage as allowed by the
Renton Municipal Code. The final impervious surface area proposed will be
determined during final engineering. Currently it is estimated that approximately 80%
of the site will be covered in impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any: [help]
During construction, the contractor will follow an approved temporary erosion and
sedimentation control plan meeting City of Renton standards. Typical measures,
which may be employed, include the use of silt fences, straw bales, and temporary
storm drainage features. Hydroseeding exposed soils and cleared areas after
construction will also reduce the potential for erosion.
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2. AIR [help]
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. [help]
Some heavy machinery exhaust and dust particulates generated primarily by
construction equipment will be produced during the construction phase of this
project. The amount of emissions to the air will be minimal and will occur during the
actual construction of the development. After construction any emissions would be
that of a typical residential development.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
None are anticipated at this time.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
All construction equipment will be in proper working order and regulated for
emissions by the manufacturer and local emission laws. Vehicles entering and leaving
the site will also be regulated for emissions by state and local emission laws. During
construction the site will be watered as necessary to keep any dust from impacting
surrounding air quality.
3. WATER [help]
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. [help]
According to the Wetland & Stream Reconnaissance conducted by Altmann Oliver
Associates, no wetlands or streams were discovered on site.
The nearest known wetland or stream is to the south of the Earlington Townhome
site. This is a small drainage that runs east to west and is ±175 feet south from the
southwest corner of the property and ±350 feet south from the southeast corner.
Additional information regarding this off-site stream is provided in Section 3 of the
Drainage Report that was prepared and submitted with the application.
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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. [help]
The stream to the south is off-site approximately 175 feet from SW corner and 350
feet from SE corner. Additionally 132 nd Street lies between the proposed project
and the existing stream. There are no development activities that will take place in
or near the stream and the stream will not be impacted by this proposal. The
existing storm system in 132nd Street flows to the stream which is part of the
normal downstream flow. No improvements or construction are taking place in
the stream or it’s buffer. The point at which the Earlington Townhomes and 132nd
Street stormwater enter the stream is beyond 200 feet to the south of the
Earlington site.
All stormwater that will be released to the existing storm system in 132nd Street
will be detained and released at a pre-developed rate per DOE standards and the
City’s stormwater design requirements. Additionally, the stormwater will be
treated for water quality prior to being released to the City storm system that
eventually enters the stream to the south. This information is detailed in the
Drainage Report.
By meeting the stormwater requirements of the City and DOE, and because there
are no development/construction activities taking place in the stream or it’s buffer
there are no impacts to the stream.
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. [help]
No filling or dredging is anticipated.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
No withdrawals or diversions are proposed.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. [help]
The site does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. [help]
The project is not proposing to discharge any waste mater ial into surface waters.
The proposed sewer infrastructure will ensure that any and all waste materials are
properly disposed of in order to avoid such a discharge.
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b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If
so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
No ground water will be withdrawn nor will any material be discharged to ground
water.
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. [help]
None are anticipated. No on-site septic or treatment is proposed.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. [help]
The primary source of runoff is stormwater that precipitates on-site. All
upstream, offsite surface stormwater will be routed around the project site and
its associated stormwater conveyance system. Any groundwater seepage that
may occur on-site will be collected in the on-site stormwater conveyance system
and be detained accordingly.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. [help]
It is not anticipated that any waste material will enter ground or surface waters. All
proposed sewer and stormwater infrastructure will be built to the standards set forth
by the City of Renton in order to ensure that any such risks will be minimized or
eliminated.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe. [help]
Stormwater runoff from the project site will drain to the site’s natural discharge locate
at the Pre-developed flow rate to minimize any impacts downstream of the project site.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: [help]
Stormwater detention vaults will be provided in the development of the project site. The
mitigated flow rate of those vaults is estimated to match Predeveloped site conditions
(forest). The natural discharge location of the site will be maintained and is along the
southern boundary of the project site.
4. PLANTS [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
_X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X_shrubs
_X_grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
____wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
____other types of vegetation
What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
Presently there are 59 trees on site. Of these trees all will be removed. This property is
located in a residential zone, therefore the City of Renton specifies tree retention at 4 trees
per every 5,000 square feet of property area. The project site measures just over 180,000
square feet; divided by 5,000 equals 36 requiring the retention/replacement with 144 trees.
None of the trees on the site are proposed to be retained, therefore 144 trees are required
to be planted as replacement. Trees 30” and greater are classified as landmark in the City of
Renton and are prohibited from removal without an approved Vegetation Management
Plan or a Land Development Permit. There are 7 trees on the site that meet the size
threshold to be classified as landmark that are proposed to be removed: 11, 17, 29, 32, 38,
44 and 45. Replacement trees are to be 2 inch caliper for deciduous trees and a minimum of
6’ in height for evergreen trees.
For trees not planted as replacement below the required minimum, section 3.H. 1.e.iii of
the RMC specifies the following:
“Fee in Lieu: When the Administrator determines that it is infeasible to replace trees on
the site, payment into the City’s Urban Forestry Program fund may be approved in an
amount of money approximating the current market value of the replacement trees and
the labor to install them. The City shall determine the value of replacement trees.”
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b. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None are known.
c. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
A comprehensive preliminary landscape plan that incorporates the use of a variety of
desirable native vegetation has been prepared. This landscape plan includes street trees
as necessary with undercover plantings, and planting for all tracts and spaces to enhance
the overall vegetation on the site.
d. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None
5. ANIMALS [help]
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site. [help]
Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
[help]
To the best of our knowledge, no threatened or endangered species are located on or
near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
This entire region is known to be part of the Pacific Flyway. The Pacific Flyway includes
Alaska and the Aleutian Islands and the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast regions of
Canada, the United States and Mexico, south to where it becomes blen ded with other
flyways in Central and South America. However, the site is not known to be used by
migratory fowl.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
The applicant will implement the recommendations of agencies with jurisdiction into the
project plans for the review and approval of the City of Renton.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None are known.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES [help]
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc. [help]
Electrical energy will be the primary source of power serving the needs of the project and
natural gas will be made available for the purpose of heating and other needs associated
with the residential development.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. [help]
No impacts are anticipated.
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: [help]
The structures that will be constructed as a result of this project will meet or exceed the
applicable energy conservation consumption req uirements of the City of Renton and the
Uniform Building Code in effect at the time of construction.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [help]
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe. [help]
No.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
[help]
None are known to the applicant.
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2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas
transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. [help]
None are known to the applicant.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project. [help]
Diesel and gasoline fuel will be used on machinery during construction of the project.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
None anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
State regulations regarding safety and the handling of hazardous materials will be
followed during the construction process. Equipment refueling areas would be located
in areas where a spill could be quickly contained and where the risk of hazardous
materials entering surface water is minimized.
b. Noise [help]
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
The primary noise source near the project site is from vehicular traffic on Renton Ave.
The traffic noise along this roadway is not project related or generated, and is not
anticipated to greatly affect the proposed project. Renton Municipal Airport is located
approximately 2,770 feet to the east of the project site. Airplane traffic and testing by
Boeing may generate noise that could potentially affect the proposed project.
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. [help]
Short-term impacts would result from the use of construction equipment during site
development. Construction would occur during permitted construction hours and
always in compliance with the City of Renton noise regulations. Long-term impacts
would be those associated with the increase in vehicular tra ffic from future home
owners and typical residential noise, as well as vehicular traffic generated by
customers of the proposed bank, as well as staff.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
Construction activity will be limited to permitted construction hours and construction
equipment will not be allowed to idle for continuous periods of time, which will help
to mitigate the impacts of potential construction noise.
Renton Municipal Airport enforces airport noise abatement procedures which limit
engine runs to 9am-4pm on weekends and 8am-1130am and 130pm-5pm on weekdays.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE [help]
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help]
North: The site is bordered on its northern edge by Renton Ave S, then residential across
the street
South: The site is bordered to the south by S 132nd St, then single family residential across
the street.
East: The site is bordered to the East by Renton Ave S, then single family residential across
the street.
West: The site is bordered to the west by single family residential lots.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will
be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not
been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted
to nonfarm or non-forest use? [help]
The property was not classified as agricultural or forest land of long term significance.
The property was formerly known as Earlington Greenhouses and used as a greenhouse
and nursery with retail services.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: [help]
Not to the applicant’s knowledge.
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
Greenhouses, shop building and utility building built back in the 1950’s and 1980s.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
Yes all of the existing structures will be demolished as part of the project.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
R-14, 14 dwelling units per acre.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
Residential High Density
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
Not applicable.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. [help]
There are no critical areas on the site.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
The proposed project would construct 60 residential units. Assuming 2.54 persons per
dwelling unit, approximately 152 people will live in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
No displacements are anticipated.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
Not applicable.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
The project will be developed in accordance with applicable City of Renton development
and land use codes to ensure the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable Development Regulations in effect at the time of the
application.
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m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any: [help]
Not applicable.
9. HOUSING [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. [help]
Approximately 60 residential units with 7 of them being affordable housing.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
One residential unit will be eliminated because of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
None proposed.
10. AESTHETICS [help]
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? [help]
The maximum building height will not exceed the 35’ maximum as prescribed in the
Renton Municipal Code. The exterior building material proposed will be that similar to
other townhouse construction including but not limited to vinyl siding, wood siding, brick
siding, fiber-cement siding, stucco, or stone-veneer siding.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
The proposed project replaces an existing nursery and green houses with townhouse
units. No obstruction of views will occur since the topography of the areas is sloping
southwest. Currently views of Lake Washington and the airport are obstructed by the
existing topography. There are view opportunities of Mount Rainier upon completion of
the project.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
All structures will be designed according to the designs that we have submitted for
approval with our SPR application. Furthermore, structures will be designed in such a way
to ensure that the project adequately blends in with existing homes in the surrounding
area. In addition, a complete landscape plan has been submitted along with this proposal.
The proposed landscaping should aid in the mitigation of visual impacts.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? [help]
Light and glare produced from this project will be typical of a residenti al development in
an urban environment. Light and glare from the site would primarily consist of street
lighting, security lighting for each unit, and vehicle headlights entering and leaving the
property.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
[help]
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
It is not anticipated that any existing off-site sources of light and/or glare would
negatively affect our proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
Providing the required setbacks of the proposed structures from the property lines and
installation of landscaping will help to alleviate some of t he light and glare created by the
new development from the adjacent properties and roadways. The proposed project and
subsequent lighting is consistent with the land use regulations and compatible to the
existing adjacent land uses.
12. RECREATION [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
[help]
Skyway Park is located 1 mile north of the project property and Earlington Park is located
about 1/3 of a mile to the south. Ball fields near Ikea Performing Arts Center are located
approximately 1 mile to the east of the project site.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
As no recreational uses are located on-site, no recreational uses will be displaced. It is
possible that existing nearby recreational infrastructure could see an increase in use as a
result of the completion of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
Park impact fees will be paid as required by the City.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION [help]
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If
so, specifically describe. [help]
There are no currently known places or objects liste d or proposed for national, state, or
local preservation registers on or next to the site.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material
evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. [help]
There are no currently known landmarks or evidence of any significant artifacts on or next
to the site.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the
department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic
maps, GIS data, etc. [help]
As no impacts are anticipated to any historically significant landmarks, no measures are
proposed to control for such impacts. However, in the event items of possible cultural or
historic significance are encountered during site constr uction activities, work shall be
halted, an area perimeter around the items will be established to preserve its integrity
and the contractor will immediately contact the City of Renton and the Washington
Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be
required. [help]
No measures are proposed.
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14. TRANSPORTATION [help]
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help]
The project provides access to and from S 132nd St (collector arterial) via an internal road
with cul-de-sac bulb.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help]
The site is served by King County Metro Route 106. The nearest stop is approximately 100
feet to the east of the site. A second stop for Route 106 is located approximately 100 feet to
the north as well.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
The new project will provide a minimum of 2 parking spaces per home. It is not anticipated
that any parking spaces will be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). [help]
A new internal road in a 53’ ROW, that serves the site will require full improvements to
meet the standards provided by City of Renton Roads Division.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
Water and rail is not available in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project however,
Renton Municipal Airport is located approximately ½ mile to the East.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the
volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates? [help]
Average Weekday: 378 trips total
AM Peak Hour: 29 trips total
PM Peak Hour: 34 trips total
The trip generation is calculated using the average trip rates in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation, Ninth Edition, for Residential
Condominium/Townhouse (ITE Land Use Code 230). These tri p generation values account
for all site trips made by all vehicles for all purposes, including resident, visitor, and
service and delivery vehicle trips.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. [help]
No interference anticipated.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
The City of Renton currently requires a Transportation Mitigation Fee payment of $1546.31
per townhouse (or condominium) unit. The estimated impact fee for the 60 units in the
Earlington Townhouses is $92,778 (60 units X $1546.31 per unit).
15. PUBLIC SERVICES [help]
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe. [help]
The project would result in an increased need for public services to include fire
protection, police protection, health care, and schools. The additional need would be
commensurate with the addition of 60 residential units
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
This increase in demand will be offset by fees, levies, and taxes required t o be paid by the
applicant as part of this development and future home owners. Also the proposal has
been designed in a manner that will provide adequate access for fire, medic, and police
vehicles.
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16. UTILITIES [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity,
natural gas,
water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
septic system,
other
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed. [help]
Electricity: Puget Sound Energy
Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Water: City of Renton
Sanitary Sewer: City of Renton
Telephone: CenturyLink or Verizon
Fire: City of Renton District #25
Schools: Renton School District #403
C. SIGNATURE [help]
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): Evan Mann
Position and Agency/Organization: Associate/Senior Planner
Date Submitted: June 12, 2017