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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_180522_v1.pdf1 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 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 - RECEIVED 06/27/2018 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION 2 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. BACKGROUND [help] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help] WSADA Parking Lot 2. Name of applicant: [help] Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help] 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 (206) 433-6300 Vicki Giles Fabré 4. Date checklist prepared: [help] May 17, 2018 5. Agency requesting checklist: [help] City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help] Complete project by August, 2018 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help] No further expansion, additions or activities are proposed. This proposal relates only to creation of a new parking area. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help] Geotechnical report and Traffic Impact Letter attached. 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] We are not aware of other pending applications or governmental approvals. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [help] Fill & Grade Permit, Civil Construction Permit Application and Land Use Permit Master Application. 3 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 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 proposal is a paved parking lot improvement at an existing undeveloped parcel 3340404805 in the City of Renton. The parcel is 14,694 S.F. or .33 acres. The proposed parking lot will have driveway connections to SW 12th Street and an existing paved alley to the north. 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 site is located on the north side of SW 12th Street mid-way between the intersections of Raymond Ave. SW and Seneca Ave. S. Legal Description: Lots 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Block 28, C.D. Hillman’s Earlington Gardens Addition to the City of Seattle, Division No. 1, According to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 17 of Plats, Page 74, Records of King County, Washington. Situate in the County of King, State of Washington. Located on King County Assessor Map for the N.W. ¼ of 19-23-05 Please see the Grading and Drainage Plan and Topography Map provided under separate cover located within the Plan submittal. 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 is located in a flat area, but there was a large mound of soil covering most of the site. The environmental effects of removal of this stock-pile are considered in this checklist. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help] 4 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 Currently, the site has approximately 2 to 3% of slope. Formerly, it was approximately 25% before the mound was removed, as depicted on the topographic survey. 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] Please see the Geotechnical Report attached under separate cover for a detailed examination of site soils. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help] The geotechnical report does not indicate unstable soils. The site is not in a critical slope area. 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 entire site will be excavated to provide a relatively flat parking area, approximately .33 acres. It is anticipated that approx. 2,000 CY will be excavated and transported to an approved local disposal site or as fill at a building site. Approx. 555 CY of earthwork will occur to balance site earthwork. Any sources of fill will be from local sources. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help] Yes. Disturbed soils may be eroded if not stabilized. The final site configuration will be stabilized prior to final approval by the City of Renton. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help] Approximately 74% of the existing site will be covered by impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help] Erosion Control Fencing (Silt Fence), Straw Wattles, Catch Basin Protection, Erosion Control Grasses or Straw Mulch cover. 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] 5 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 Exhaust from heavy equipment such as bull dozer, excavator, trucks, various paving equipment during construction. Exhaust from automobiles parking in the lot after construction. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [help] None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help] None. 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] None directly adjoin the site. The Springbrook Creek (Type S) P-1 Channel is approximately 2.5 blocks to the west. 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] 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. [help] None. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] None. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. [help] 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. [help] No. b. Ground Water: 6 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 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 groundwater will be withdrawn nor discharged to. All storm drainage will be routed to existing City of Renton storm systems. 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. 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] Storm runoff will be routed to a Filterra® unit and then discharged via piping to the City of Renton storm system located within either SW 12th Street or the adjacent alley. The storm system design will be in conformance with the King County Surface Water Management Manual and the City of Renton requirements. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help] No. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. [help] No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: [help] Runoff will sheet across paved impervious surfaces to catch basins/storm piping to a water quality feature (Filterra®). Collected and treated storm drainage will then be routed via piping to adjacent an existing City of Renton storm system. 4. PLANTS [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help] 7 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 __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 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] There are two small trees (6 inch caliper or less) existing on site (an alder and a hawthorne). These trees will likely be removed. Grasses and small native and non- native shrubs and juvenile trees will be removed via clear and grub activities. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] Suitable native shrubs will be used in the Filterra® facility. Native and non-native drought tolerant vegetation will be used in parking lot planting islands and landscape areas. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help] Blackberries, butterfly bush. 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: Crows _______ Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Rabbits Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] 8 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 N/A. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] Yes, Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] None. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help] None 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] The parking lot lighting will require an electrical power source. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] 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: [help] Parking lot lighting will be LED fixtures to conserve power and the lights will be shielded down to prevent light trespass off the property. 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] None. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help] 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. [help] None known. 9 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 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] Pre-emergent herbicide would be spread across graveled subgrade areas prior to paving with asphalt. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help] Ambulance/Aid services should injury occur during construction. None likely after construction is completed. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help] None. b. Noise [help] 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] Street traffic and background noise from State Highway 405. 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] Heavy equipment noise during construction operations. Long term noise would be associated auto noise in the parking lot. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] None. 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] Adjacent uses are commercial and residential and auto related, with a couple of grandfathered single family residence , on the south side of SW 12th Street. 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 site is not currently used for agricultural or forest land. The site is a vacant lot. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land 10 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: [help] No. c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] There are no structures existing on the site. The site is vacant. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] The site is zoned Industrial (IM) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] The site is located in the CMU or Commercial Mixed Use plan designation area. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] Not applicable, as it is not within a shoreline buffer. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] None. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] None. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] Parking is an allowed use in the IM zone. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: [help] None. 11 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 9. HOUSING [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] None. 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] No buildings or structures are proposed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] No views will be obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] Landscaping will be provided. 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] Parking lot lighting for night security. Lighting will be directed downward to prevent light trespass offsite. 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] None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] 12 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 None. 12. RECREATION [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] None. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] None. 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] None known. 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] None known. 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] None are proposed. 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] None are proposed. 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] 13 P:\17600\17668\SEPA\2018-05-22 city of renton envchlst.docxRev: 08/2016 The site is one half block away south of SW Grady Way. Access is off of SW 12th Street via Raymond Ave. SW or Seneca Ave. SW. 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 area is served by public transit at SW Grady Way. 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 proposed parking lot will accommodate approximately 32 vehicles. No vehicle 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] The proposal triggers curb/gutter and sidewalk improvements, although SW 12 Street does not currently have sidewalks installed. The project proponent will be requesting to defer required offsite improvements and enter into a “no protest LID” agreement with the City of Renton for said improvements. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] No. 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] Please see the Traffic Impact Letter to address this question. 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. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help] None. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES [help]