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PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist tohelp determine whether
the environmental impacts ofyour proposal are significant. This information isalso helpful hm
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 todescribe some basic
information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, tothe
best ofyour knowledge. You may need hoconsult with anagency specialist orprivate consultant
for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain
unknown.why it does not apply and not when the answer is You may also attach orincorporate
byreference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers tothese 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 iFyou plan todothem over a
period oftime orondifferent parcels ofland. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal orits environmental effects. The agency 10which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related 10determining ifthere may be significant adverse impact.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may benecessary toevaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts.
The checklist isconsidered the first but not necessarily the only source ofinformation needed tm
make an adequate threshold determination. Once athresho|d 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: For nonp 'ectp (such asordinances,
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" ""applicant,"
and "property orsite" should be read as"pnopmsai""pnoponent,"and "affected geographic
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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.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Fire Station 15 and Kennydale Reservoir
2. Name of applicant:
City of Renton
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant:
Michael Kirk
Director of Facilities
Community Services Department
Renton City Hall -61 Floor
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-3232
P. (425) 430-6605
Contact:
Mary Jo Lux
Project Architect
Schreiber Starling Whitehead Architects
9015`'' Avenue
Seattle, WA 98164
A (206) 682-8300
4. Date checklist prepared:
14 September 2017
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The project will be executed in two phases. The initial phase will be the construction of the Fire Station
excluding the finish grading and paving of the west access drive, the rear apron, and parking. The final
grading and paving of these areas are included in the Reservoir to allow this portion of the site to serve as
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lay -down and assembly areas for the Reservoir. Note that the storm water systems for these areas will be
constructed with in the initial phase.
Fire Station:
February 2018 - Start Construction
December 2018 — Construction Complete except access road, rear apron, and parking
Reservoir:
June 2018 - Start Construction
December 2019 — Construction Complete
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
1. Arborist assessment of Trees (9/2017)
2. Geotechnical Report for Reservoir (08/2017)
3. Geotechnical report for Fire Station, including Pilot Infiltration test (08/2017)
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.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
1. Conditional Use Permit
2. NPDES Permit
3. Civil Construction Permit
4. Utility Permits
5. Building Permits for the Station, Reservoir, Retaining Wall and Storm Vault
6. Grading Permit
7. Land Use Permit
S. Mechanical Permit
9. Electrical Permit
10. Right of Way Use Permit
11. Permanent Sign Permit
12. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Permitting
13. Project Report and Construction Documents (Department of Health Approval)
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
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page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
project description.)
The parcel is 47,538.4 SF, approximately 1.09 acres.
The initial (Fire Station) phase will include construction of a 7,500-gsf single story neighborhood fire station
on the southerly 1/2 acre of the site. The building will house a single engine company consisting of 3 fire
fighters. The Station will operate 24/7.
The second (Reservoir) phase will include construction of an aboveground welded steel storage reservoir
standing approximately 100 -feet tall and 50 -feet in diameter, hold approximately 1.29 million gallons of
capacity to provide greater reliability, redundancy of supply and operation for the local water system. The
construction will include new fencing, retaining walls, below -grade water utility piping and vaults, and
stormwater facilities and final paving of the access road and the rear apron and parking area for the Fire
Station. The project site will be regraded to accommodate the proposed improvements. Both stormwater
runoff from the northern parcel and overflow from the reservoir will be directed to a proposed flow control
facility preceded by water quality treatment for surface runoff. At the proposed property line between the
reservoir and fire station properties, a swale will be located to direct surface runoff from the northern site to
the water quality manhole and flow control system. Runoff from the access road on the west side of the site
will be directed through sheet flow into the water quality facility.
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.
1404 North 30th Street in the Kennydale neighborhood just west of 1-405. The project site is located within
the SW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 24 North, Range 5 East, W.M.
Legal Description is as follows: HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN # 1 WEST 157.00 FT.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site
The site is currently unimproved; and slopes gently upwards from the southwest to northeast,
varying in elevation from approximately 208 feet to 226 feet.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The existing typical slope varies from 1-8% with the steepest existing slope of 16% in the northwest
quarter of the site.
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.
In general, the soils underlying the site consist of loose to medium dense, recessional outwash
sands over medium dense to dense weathered till.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
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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.
The Station Phase includes work on the street frontage portion of the site which includes 31,053 SF of
the southern portion of the site. The building area will be graded to provide a level area for the new
station and associated parking. The site will taper gently to the south and west to match the existing
ROW improvement grades. Approximately2,050 cubic yards of material will be cut from this portion of
the site. Exported material will be disposed of in accordance with regulations. Approximately 350 cubic
yards of imported fill will be provided per geotechnical recommendations. This will be obtained from
local fill sources in accordance with regulations.
Reservoir: The reservoir will be located on 16,485 SF of the northern portion of the site. The northern
portion of the parcel will be graded to provide a level surface for locating the reservoir. An estimated
2,500 cubic yards of material will be excavated during construction in preparation for the reservoir,
below -grade vaults, storm infiltration detention system, retaining walls and utility piping. Excavated
material that is not suitable for backfill will be removed from the site and disposed of at an appropriate
facility. Approximately 1,600 cubic yards of fill material will be required for construction at the reservoir.
Such fill will be appropriate for the structural needs of the reservoir and will be obtained from approved
local fill sources.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
With adequate TESC, no erosion is anticipated with the proposal during clearing/construction
The TESC system will be designed in accordance with the City of Renton Core Requirement #5 and the
Department of Ecology (DOE) Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). TESC
facilities will include:
+ Stabilized construction entrance
• Silt fencing
• Catch basin inserts
+ Tree protection as necessary
• Sediment tank as necessary (10,000 gallons minimum)
• Other miscellaneous sediment control facilities
A sediment tank will be installed as necessary for sediment control prior to discharge into the existing
storm drainage system along North 30`h Street. The construction documents will include the
requirements for the contractor to manage the construction site in accordance with BMPs, including
marking the clearing limits, limiting the site area that is exposed, stabilizing exposed areas with mulch
or other approved measures, protecting the slopes, and managing any water from construction
dewatering.
Erosion from use of the constructed facilities is not anticipated to occur.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Station: The Fire Station Phase of the project proposes approximately 20,660 SF of new plus replaced
impervious surface.
Reservoir: The Reservoir Phase of the project proposes approximately 7,190 SF of new plus replaced
impervious surface.
Given the existing parcel size of approximately 47,538 SF, the approximate percent of site covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction will be 59%.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any:
Both the Station and Reservoir contractors will be required to follow Best Management Practices (BMP)
and the detailed Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans included in each project
The Fire station parking lot will consist of permeable pavement that will have an underlying layer of
water quality treatment media such as treatment soil or sand filtering media. The asphalt driveway
accessing the parking lot and reservoir will be directed to a storm filter catch basin system, with two (2)
18 -inch filter cartridges. The 2,915 SF of fire ingress and egress drive is not considered to be pollutant
generating surface as access is limited to only the fire station's trucks.
The Fire Station Phase proposes most of the roof drainage to be mitigated by a 350 SF bioretention
pond west of the proposed building.
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The Reservoir site consists of 9,293 SF of permeable pavement for access around the tank. Sheet flow
from non -pollution generating impervious surfaces will be collected in a swale and routed to the site
water quality vault, prior to entering the onsite below -grade storm infiltration and overflow detention
system. Approximately 500 SF of pollution generating impervious surface will exist outside of the
reservoir access gate, surface flow from this area will be conveyed to the water quality vault before
entering the storm infiltration and overflow detention system.
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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.
General vehicle emission from construction equipment, dust generated from excavating and grading
activities, and odors generated from asphalt road construction will likely be present in the immediate
vicinity of the construction area.
Following construction, vehicle emissions associated with occasional operation and maintenance staff
visits to the reservoir site, daily vehicle emissions associated with fire station operations and general fire
station building exhaust are anticipated. Quantities are not known.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
To control dust levels and emissions during construction, contractors will be required to use BMPs
which typically include turning off idling equipment, keeping all large equipment in good working
condition and watering the site during the dry summer months to reduce dust.
3. WATER
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
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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.
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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.
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4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
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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 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.
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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.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
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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.
Stormwater is the only anticipated source. If encountered during construction, stormwater will be
pumped, treated in accordance with Construction BMPs and discharged to the storm drainage system.
Station:
The Fire Station project will have approximately 8,730 SF of pollution generating surfacing and
proposes a shallow detention facility designed to store approximately 1,900 cubic feet. For sizing the
detention facility, we have assumed that all paved surfaces in the contributing area are 100%
impervious. The proposed stormwater facility will connect an existing catch basin along North 3011
Street, connecting into the existing 12 -inch main within North 30' Street. Permeable pavement is
proposed to be used in the Station parking lot area.
Reservoir:
Sheet flow from non -pollution generating impervious surfaces will be collected in a swale and routed
to the water quality vault, prior to entering the below -grade storm infiltration and overflow detention
system. Sheet flow from pollution generating impervious surface will be conveyed to the water quality
vault before entering the storm infiltration and overflow detention system.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
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3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
TESC consisting of. stabilized construction entrance; clean track plates; silt fencing; barrier fencing
compost berms; silt dike, check dam; covering of temporary slopes; inlet protection; straw rolls, and
control de -watering.
Groundwater extracted during dewatering activities would be discharged to a suitable storm drain
system. If turbid water is produced, it will be pumped and contained in a settlement tank before being
discharged to the storm drain system.
4. PLANTS
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
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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
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Of 32 trees assessed at 1404 N 30th St., Renton, Washington, 4 trees are recommended for
removal due to their poor condition, 29 trees are recommended for removal because of
construction impact, and 3 trees are recommended for protection, with one located offsite and
two onsite. Pruning is recommended for one of the retained trees onsite.
Due to construction impacts, only one onsite tree will remain. This tree is located on the west side
of the reservoir site and will be pruned as recommended and protected during construction
activities.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Station:
All city buffer requirements shall be met. Street planting will be planned for the street frontage as
required by the city including provision for two trees planted back of sidewalk. Drought -tolerant
plant material will be low enough to provide visual access between interior and exterior spaces,
to provide security, and to provide year-round visual interest.
Planting design will be heavily influenced by the site stormwater plan in that extensive landscape
area may need to accommodate rain gardens/bio Swale systems. As such, it is anticipated that
there is no flat area for lawn on the project site. Planting in front of site retaining walls will not
exceed 4 to 5 feet maximum height. Planting design will accommodate sliding gates that move
into planted areas.
Deciduous trees will be used to shade impervious surfaces and west facing building facades,
reducing the heat island effect in summer, but allowing sunlight through in winter. Small trees
are acceptable to be planted near the sewer line on the east side of the property.
Reservoir:
All city buffer requirements shall be met. The proposed landscaping includes a 10 -foot landscape
buffer along the north and west ends of the parcel, where the neighboring parcel is residentially
zoned. The landscape buffer is intended to fully obscure visibility between the neighboring parcels
and reservoir it. Landscaping plants will consist of drought -tolerant species of trees and evergreen
shrubs. An existing cherry tree, located within the landscape buffer along the west property line,
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will be protected and preserved. Areas outside of the landscaping buffer and along the site access
and reservoir access roads will be hydroseeded.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None
S. ANIMALS
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.
Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Typical northwest songbirds
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
None
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other None
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Most of the State of Washington, including the project area, is located within the Pacific Flyway zone.
The Pacific Flyway zone is a major north -south route of travel for migratory birds.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
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.
Station: The Fire Station project will use electricity for lighting and heating.
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Reservoir: The Reservoir project will use electricity to power SCADA for monitoring the reservoir and
controlling valves.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
Station: The Fire Station will have no impact on adjacent property potential use of solar.
Reservoir: The proposed reservoir will stand approximately 100 -feet above the existing ground level
and 50 -feet in diameter, which will potentially block solar energy generation at adjacent properties at
various times throughout the day and year.
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:
Station:
The HVAC system serving the living portion of the Fire Station will be a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
type. This system uses multiple indoor heat pumps connected via refrigerant piping to a common
outdoor compressor/condenser unit. In addition to being highly efficient the system allows for the free
exchange of energy between different zones. The HVAC control system will be the direct -digital control
(DDC) type
Interior light fixtures shall primarily use LED and low voltage dimming drivers. Exterior light fixtures shall
be LED with cutoff photometrics. Except at building egress doors, exterior lights shall be controlled to
provide minimum 30% reduction during unoccupied hours.
Reservoir:
No energy conservation features have been identified at this time.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
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.
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1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known
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.
None known on the project site. Approximately 200 feet southwest of the project site underground
hazardous waste generators exist. Per the Department of Ecology, they are regulated underground
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storage tanks in service of two nearby gas stations. The Shell gas station (bordering the site to the east)
active facilities consist of 3 operational tanks storing B unleaded gasoline. The Chevron gas station
(southeast of the site) active facilities consist of 3 operational tanks storing B unleaded gasoline, and 1
operational tank storing A leaded gasoline.
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.
During construction, diesel fuel and other petroleum products will be used.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
During construction a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan will be developed and
implemented by the contractor to protect land and water resources.
Station: To minimize indoor pollution for vehicles operating in the apparatus bay, it will be provided
will general exhaust as well as an automatic vehicle exhaust system. The automatic vehicle exhaust
system attaches to each vehicle, automatically activates to remove vehicle fumes upon vehicle start-up
and exiting, and automatically detaches from the vehicle.
Reservoir: None currently proposed
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
None
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.
Both Phases Short Term: Noise from construction equipment, primarily earthmoving equipment on a
short-term basis during the early construction. Temporary noise will source mostly between 7am-5pm
weekdays.
Long Term Station: Once the fire station is operational, there would be a long-term increase in traffic
and siren noise from emergency response personnel and activities. Siren noise from fire trucks leaving
the facility would result in occasional peak noise events of up to 115 dBA at the source that would be
the dominant noise source even during peak traffic hours but would be attenuated over distance .
These peak noise events would be short and infrequent, and they would not be expected to result in
exceedance of EPA or HUD 24-hour exposure levels.
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Long Term Reservoir: There is no noise anticipated from the reservoir operations.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Station: Fire Station project will include traffic signal. As a standard practice with a control signal, sirens
are not put into operation until the vehicle completes its first directional turn and encounters traffic.
Normally from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and depending on traffic flow, sirens are not placed into operation until
the apparatus approaches a major intersection or approaching traffic traveling in the same direction. It
is also standard practice to shut sirens off while making the turn off a main street and entering a
residential neighborhood.
Reservoir: None
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
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.
The Site is currently vacant.
Station: The immediate adjacent use to the Fire Station is commercial; convenience store on the west
property line and a gas station on the east property line. An office is located across the street. The Fire
Station will not impact the use of adjacent properties.
Reservoir: Property adjacent to the Reservoir is primarily Multi -Family Residential or Commercial. The
Reservoir will not impact the use of adjacent properties.
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?
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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:
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are no structures on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Station: The southern portion of the site is zoned Commercial -Neighborhood (CN)
Reservoir: The northern portion is zoned Residential (R-6).
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Station: The southern portion of the site is designated Residential High Density.
Reservoir: The northern portion is designated Residential Medium Density.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not Applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
The site is located within the Aquifer Protection Area Zone 2 and within the Wellfield 5 -year Capture
Zone.
L Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Station: Three firefighters will work/live at the Station 24/7.
Reservoir: There will be no regular occupancy of the facility.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not Applicable
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Station: None, the proposed fire station is compatible with the adjacent convenience store and gas
station.
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Reservoir: None, the reservoir will comply with City land use and permitting requirements.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any:
None
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
None
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None
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?
Station: Max height is 23ft from grade. Primary exterior building material is pre -finished metal panel
Reservoir: The above grade steel reservoir will be approximately 100 -feet above existing ground level
and 50 -feet in diameter.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Station: None
Reservoir: The proposed reservoir could potentially interfere with views to Lake Washington from
properties on the east which are a Shell gas station and 1-405. The proposed reservoir could potentially
interfere with views to Mount Rainier from properties on the northwest which are comprised mostly of
residential housing.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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Station: The primary aesthetic goal of this Station is to create a successful civic building, on a prominent
arterial, that is clearly identifiable as a fire station. The proposed design response seeks to unite the
"house" apparatus" and "public" functions under a unifying sloping roof to define and shape the
building while expressing the differing functions through modulations of form, volume, material and
transparency. Exterior materials, form and color have been selected to emphasize the functional
elements of the program and their related volumes. The functions that have a primary public
connection and represent the primary operational elements are the apparatus bays and the lobby.
These elements are also the most visually transparent and we have responded by providing the largest
possible transparent sectional openings at the vehicle doors, larger window openings at the station
office and full -transparent glazing at the public lobby.
The overall volume is unified under the bold sloping roof and united by a dark red metal panel. Smaller
volumes with lower roofs express different uses
Reservoir: The reservoir is proposed to be set back from the property lines and will conform to all City of
Renton codes, regulations and requirements for design and landscaping. A landscape buffer will be
included that will fully obscure sight into the northern and western part of the property, where the
reservoir will be located.
The reservoirs exterior paint treatment is considered public art and will be reviewed by the City's Arts
Commission. Community feedback is currently being collected on preferences for reservoir paint
alternatives for the Arts Commission's consideration.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Station: The station will have exterior lighting for security and safety at the rear apron/parking area and
at the front apron. It will operate from dusk to dawn. With muted exterior materials and minimal
glazing, no glare is anticipated to be generated from the station or its operation.
Reservoir: No glare is anticipated to be generated from the reservoir or its operation. As required by
FAA, safety lighting will be installed at the top of the reservoir. The light will be a low intensity flashing
red light, visible to aircraft.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Station: The station will have exterior lighting for security and safety at the rear apron/parking area and
at the front apron. It will operate from dusk to dawn. With muted exterior materials and minimal
glazing, no glare is anticipated to be generated from the station or its operation.
Reservoir: No
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Station: All exterior lighting will utilize sharp cut-off fixtures to limit light spilling from the site.
Reservoir: Currently no lighting is planning for the site, any lighting over control panel equipment will
be directed downward to minimize spill over to adjacent properties.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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.
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.
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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.
Not Applicable
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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.
None
14. TRANSPORTATION
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.
The site is on the north side of North 30th Street, approximately 1/4 mile from 1-405. The apparatus bays
will access North 30th Street from a curb cut and driveway/apron. Access to the Reservoir and to the
rear apron/parking for the Station will be from a new 24 -foot wide access drive at the southwest corner
of the site opening directly to North 3011 Street.
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?
Yes. There is a Park and Ride lot at the Kennydale United Methodist Church at the intersection of N 30th
St and Park Ave N. It is served by 7 difference routes.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Station: This phase project will provide 2 public spaces and 10 secure spaces for firefighters.
Reservoir: No parking will be provided. The reservoir site will only be accessible to City operation and
maintenance staff.
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).
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e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed projector
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the
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volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non -passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates?
Station: The 3 -person crew will make one trip to/from the station each day. Shift change generally
occurs at 7:00am. The average daily call volume for the truck is anticipated to be 4 trips daily.
Reservoir: There will be no regular daily trips to/from the reservoir. Under normal reservoir operating
conditions, City staff will visit once a month for route maintenance.
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.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Station: The project will include an Emergency Vehicle Signal which will stop east and west bound
traffic when the truck is alerted to a call.
Reservoir: None
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
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.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
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water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
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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.
Station:
Water:
In the public right-of-way, there is an existing 12 -inch main in North 30t1 Street located
approximately 12 feet south of the centerline. There is an existing 3/4 -inch domestic water
service on site which will be removed Domestic water and fire services for the proposed
building will be provided off the new 12 -inch water main to the reservoir located in the access
drive. For domestic service 2 -inch water line and meter are anticipated. A 4 -inch fire service is
anticipated. A double detector check valve assembly (DDCVA) and reduced pressure backflow
assembly (RPBA) will be located within the building. A 4 -inch line will be extended to fire
department connection (FDC) standpipe located northwest of the proposed building
Sewer:
There is an existing 6 -inch sanitary sewer system extending along the eastern side of the
property. A 48 -inch sanitary sewer manhole, approximately 130 feet north and 10 feet west of
the southeast property corner, collects waste from the adjacent northeast property through a
6 -inch side sewer line. This waste is routed through the 6 -inch line, south along the east border
of the property, where it connects to the 8 -inch public sewer main within North 30th Street in a
manhole. The 8 -inch system in North 30th Street runs parallel to the south property line
approximately 26 feet south.
A new 6 -inch sanitary sewer line is proposed to gravity drain to the existing 6 -inch sewer line
running along the east side of -the property
Storm:
The proposes( stormwater facility will connect an existing catch basin along North 301h Street,
connecting into the existing 12 -inch main within. North 30th Street. See section on Water for a
more complete description.
Power:
Electric service to the building will be underground from a utility pad mounted transformer
located adjacent to the building. The transformer secondary will be 208Y/120 volt, 3-phase, 4 -
wire.
Reservoir:
Water:
The approximately 100 -foot tall, 50 -foot diameter reservoir will be supplied with water from
the 435 Pressure Zone. Connection will be made to the 12 -inch water main within North 3011 St.
and be routed onsite below the site access road to the reservoir with a new 12 -inch ductile iron
water main. Supply from the reservoir will feed the 308 Pressure Zone through a new 16 -inch
ductile iron water main, routed offset below the site access road and into North 30th Street and
down to a connection point at the intersection of Park Ave N and North 36th St. Piping will also
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include a flow meter vault, control valve vault and two on-site fire hydrants located near the
reservoir, one for the 308 Zone and one for the 435 Zone.
Sewer:
No sewer is anticipated for the reservoir.
Storm:
The proposed water quality vault and storm infiltration and overflow detention system will be
routed through a new 12 -inch storm line to the existing storm drainage system located in
North 301h Street.
Power:
Electrical service will be required at the site for reservoir controls. The exact power needs have
not yet been determined.
Telecommunications:
Telecommunication service will be required at the site for reservoir control and operation.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency i5 relying on them to make its decision.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (print
Position and Agency/Organization:
Date Submitted: _
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