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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMonterey Meadows - SEPA ChecklistDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CITY of 0 AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Renton ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way -Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 1 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:hal For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. C:\Users\Encompass\Downloads\envchlst (1).doc Rev: 08/2016 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Monterey Meadows 2. Name of applicant: Monterey Meadows LLC Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 15 Lake Bellevue Dr, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98005 Craig Sears 425-869-7000 4. Date checklist prepared: February 15, 2017 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construct Fall/Winter 2016/2017 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No List any environmental information you know about that has prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Report by Earth Solutions Wetland Reconnaissance by Altmann Oliver Associates 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. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton approval of engineering plans, NPDES 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.) This proposal will create 9 single-family residential lots on 2.06 acres. 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 rage, if know. 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. 3767 & 3815 Monterey Place NE, Renton, WA S32, T24N, R05E SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope) The site generally slopes northwesterly. The southern portion of the site slopes at approximately 30%. The northern portion of the site slopes at approximately 9%. 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. Silty, fine sand to sand & gravel d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading has been done as required for roads and building pads. Approximately 4,500 cu.yds. of stripping material and pond excavation will be generated for road and plat construction. Structural fill material from local sources will be required for building pads. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could result from clearing & construction activity. Erosion potential will be minimized with use of BMP's and contained on the site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 58% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Erosion will be controlled during construction with silt fencing, a rocked construction entrance, and sediment traps. The disturbed soil will be covered with straw, mulching, and/or seeding. 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. Construction equipment exhaust during construction and minimal long term emissions upon project completion. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. No 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No 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 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 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 b. Ground 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 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 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. To Be Completed by Applicant SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Stormwater runoff will be collected and conveyed to a stormwater vault for runoff control and water quality. Runoff will be a controlled release to the City storm system in Lincoln Ave NE. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface water? If so, generally describe. Potential for spills to enter surface water runoff. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The detention vault was sized to accommodate stormwater runoff volume per City of Renton standards. 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 shrubs _X_ grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? All vegetation within road rights-of-way and building envelopes has been removed. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Building lot landscaping will be provided by future homeowners. Street trees and ground cover will be planted by the developer. 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, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known e. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. 5 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant None known d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A 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 energy needs of the project will be met using either electric or natural gas or a combination of both for heating, cooling, and appliances. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No 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: Building construction will conform to local and state energy codes. 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. None known 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may effect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None known 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. In the short term, there will be noise associated with the construction of roads, utilities, and homes. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The construction noise will be limited to the hours allowed by the City of Renton noise ordinances. Construction hours will be indicated on the approved construction plans and permits. SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site has been cleared for single-family residences. The property is bound by a single- family residence to the West, a SFR community to the South, undeveloped property to the North, & Monterey Place NE R/W to the East. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. Two previously existing single-family residences and garage have been demolished. d. Will any structure be demolished? If so, what? All structures have been demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-8 f What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Residential 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. A wetland exists in the western portion of the site. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 23 people will reside in the completed project. J. Approximately how many people would the completed job displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project to be completed will conform to applicable building and zoning codes. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. 9 new middle-income homes 7 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. 2 existing middle-income residence have been eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 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? Two-story homes b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any None 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Indoor lighting may be visible during evening hours. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? It is not likely that light from the finished product would be a safety hazard or interfere with any views. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None, May Creek Park is the closest at approximately 1.5 miles driving distance. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None proposed 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. SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant None known b. Generally describe if any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 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. Access for the project will be from Monterey Place NE. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? No. Nearest stop on NE 30`x' St., approximately 1.6 miles. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The completed project will create 4 parking spaces per new single-family dwelling. None will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or street, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). Monterey Place NE will be widened to accommodate additional paving, planter strip, and sidewalk. A new public street will be constructed into the project off of Monterey Place NE. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. 90 Average Daily Trips (ADT), 12 PM Peak hour trips g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Appropriate signage (stop signs), construct improvement per applicable standards. 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. There will be an increased need for all public services upon completion of the development. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: Mitigation and permit fees as required by the City will be paid at the time of the development. The City tax base will increase. SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary, sem, 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. Coal Creek Utility District will be providing sewer and water service. Electricity and gas service will be provided by PSE. Phone and fiber will be provided by Comcast. C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Renton is relying on them to make its decision. Proponent Signature: Name of Signee (printed): Tom Reddi Position and Agency/Organization: Engineer/Encompass Engineering & Surveying Date Submitted: 10 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction which 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, floodplams, 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: 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. 11 To Be Completed by Applicant SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST SEPA CHECKLIST FORM ADOPTION NOTICE ADOPTION FOR EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT Adoption for (check appropriate box) ❑ DNS ❑ EIS ❑ other Description of current proposal Proponent Location of current proposal Title of document being adopted Date adopted document was prepared Description of document (or portion) being adopted If the document being adopted has been challenged (197-11-630), please describe: The document is available to be read at (place/time) We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets are environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker. Name of agency adopting document 12 To Be Completed by Applicant Contact person if other then responsible official Responsible official Position/Title Address Date Description of proposal Proponent SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Phone Signature DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Location of proposal, including street address, if any Lead Agency The lead agency for this proposal 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 decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. ❑ There is no comment period for this DNS. ❑ This DNS is issued under 197-11-340 (2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by Responsible official Position/Title Address Date Signature (Optional) ❑ You may appeal this determination to (name) Phone 13 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant at (location) no later than (date) by (method) You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. ❑ There is no agency appeal. SEPA RULES DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE AND SCOPING NOTICE (DS). DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF EIS Description of proposal Proponent Location of proposal Lead agency EIS Required. The lead agency has determined this proposal is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030(2) and will be prepared. An environmental checklist or other materials indicating likely environmental impacts can be reviewed at our offices. The lead agency has identified the following areas for discussion in the EIS: Scoping: Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. The method and deadline for giving us your comments is: Responsible Official Position/Title 14 To Be Completed by Applicant Address Date SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Signature (OPTIONAL) You may appeal this determination of significance to (name) at (location) no later than (date) by (method) You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. ❑ There is no agency appeal NOTICE OF ASSUMPTION OF LEAD AGENCY STATUS Description of proposal Proponent Location of Proposal Initial Lead Agency New Lead Agency The initial lead agency concluded that this proposal was not likely to have significant adverse impact on the environment, according to its determination of nonsignificance dated We have reviewed the environmental checklist and related information. In our opinion, an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required on the proposal, because of the following impacts: You are being notified that we assume the responsibility of lead agency under SEPA, including the duty to prepare on EIS on the proposal. Responsible Official Position/Title 15 Phone SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST To Be Completed by Applicant Address Date Signature 16 To Be Completed by Applicant SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE IS GIVEN UNDER SEPA, RCW 43.210.080, THAT (NAME OF AGENCY OR ENTITY) TOOK THE ACTION DESCRIBED IN (2) BELOW ON (DATE) 1. ANY ACTION TO SET ASIDE, ENJOIN, REVIEW, OR OTHERWISE CHALLENGE SUCH ACTION ON THE GROUNDS OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 43.21 C RCW (STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT) SHALL BE COMMENCED ON OR BEFORE (DATE) 2. DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY ACTION: 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL (IF NOT COVERED BY (2)): 4. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL (A SUFFICIENT DESCRIPTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO LOCATE THE SITE, IF ANY, BUT A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT REQUIRED): 5. TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SEPA (INCLUDE NAME AND DATE OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS): 6. DOCUMENTS MAY BE EXAMINED DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT (LOCATION, INCLUDING ROOM NUMBER, IF ANY): 7. NAME OF AGENCY, PROPONENT, OR APPLICANT GIVING NOTICE: 8. THIS NOTICE IS FILED BY (SIGNATURE OF INDIVIDUAL AND CAPACITY IN WHICH THE PERSON IS SIGNING): DATE 17