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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_ERC_DNSM_JC_Mart_UST_Removal_180824.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000512 APPLICANT: Joey Hickey, Geosyntec Consultants / jhickey@geosyntec.com / 621 SW Morrison St, Ste. 600, Portland, OR 97205 PROJECT NAME: 2801 NE Sunset UST Removal PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the proposed removal of three underground storage tanks (USTs) located at 2801 NE Sunset Blvd (Parcel number 7227900090). The subject property is located within the Center Village (CV) Zone and Urban Design District D. The property is 20,219 square feet (0.46 acres) and contains an existing 20,219 square foot convenience store and a fueling canopy and fuel dispensers. The current fuel system consists of three steel USTs (two 12,000 gallon and one 10,000 gallon) and two dispensers. The applicant proposes to remove the USTs from their original UST cavity and the excavation will be backfilled to match the existing grade. The fueling canopy and all ancillary UST piping will also be removed. No new structures are proposed and no tree removal is proposed as part of this project. The project will take between one and two weeks to complete. PROJECT LOCATION: 2801 NE Sunset Blvd LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2018. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: August 24, 2018 DATE OF DECISION: August 20, 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 8/20/2018 | 4:43 PM PDT 8/20/2018 | 2:10 PM PDT 8/20/2018 | 3:44 PM PDT 8/20/2018 | 2:34 PM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map ERC_Report_UST Removal ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: August 20, 2018 PART ONE: PROJECT BACKGROUND Project Name: JC Mart Demolition of Canopy and Removal of Tanks Project Number: LUA18-000512, ECF Project Manager: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner Owner/Applicant: 2801 NE Sunset Blvd LLC; 2801 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 Contact: Joey Hickey, Geosyntec Consultants; 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97205 Project Location: 2801 NE Sunset Blvd (Parcel No. 7227900090) Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the proposed removal of three underground storage tanks (USTs) located at 2801 NE Sunset Blvd (Parcel number 7227900090). The subject property is located within the Center Village (CV) Zone and Urban Design District D. The property is 20,219 square feet (0.46 acres) and contains an existing 4,250 square foot convenience store and a fueling canopy and fuel dispensers. The current fuel system consists of three steel USTs (two 12,000 gallon and one 10,000 gallon) and two dispensers. The applicant proposes to remove the USTs from their original UST cavity and the excavation will be backfilled to match the existing grade. The fueling canopy and all ancillary UST piping will also be removed. No new structures are proposed and no tree removal is proposed as part of this project. The project will take between one and two weeks to complete. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 4,250 sq. ft. Proposed New Bldg. Area: N/A Site Area: 20,219 square feet (0.46 acres) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance – Mitigated (DNS-M). DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report JC MART DEMOLITION OF CANOPY AND REMOVAL OF TANKS LUA18-000512, ECF Report of August 20, 2018 Page 2 of 4 ERC_Report_UST Removal PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS-M with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures The applicant shall comply with the regulations regarding designation of dangerous waste per WAC 173-303-070, and the applicant shall provide a waste disposal plan prior to demolition permit issuance. C. Exhibits Exhibit 1 Staff Report Exhibit 2 Project Narrative and Construction Mitigation Description Exhibit 3 Site Plan Exhibit 4 Department of Ecology No Further Action Determination (Dated April 10, 2000) Exhibit 5 Department of Ecology Comment Letter (Dated August 13, 2018) Exhibit 6 Environmental Checklist Exhibit 7 Advisory Notes to Applicant D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: A majority of the site is relatively flat, with the steepest slope on site less than 1 percent. The existing underground storage tanks (USTs) will be removed from their original UST cavity and the excavation will be backfilled with a commercial borrow source with ¾ minus (or similar) rock. The existing UST cavity is approximately 28 feet by 33 feet with an estimated depth of 12 feet below ground surface. The existing UST cavity will be backfilled and paved to match the existing parking area. No tree removal or grading activities are proposed as part of the demolition activities. It is anticipated that the City’s currently adopted erosion control, construction, and drainage regulations would adequately mitigate for any impacts that could result from the proposed demolition and removal; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measure: None recommended. Nexus: Not Applicable. 2. Air Impacts: Demolition activities may result in temporary additional dust, which could impact the air on and around the project site. The contractor would be required to follow Best Management DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report JC MART DEMOLITION OF CANOPY AND REMOVAL OF TANKS LUA18-000512, ECF Report of August 20, 2018 Page 3 of 4 ERC_Report_UST Removal Practices regarding air quality during canopy demolition and underground storage tank removal activities. It is anticipated that air quality would return to its previous condition once demolition activities have been completed. The applicant would be required to comply with Best Management Practices regarding d ust control and air quality; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 3. Plants Impacts: No tree removal is proposed as part of the demolition activities. Tree protection measures as required by City Code would be implemented to ensure that trees are not damaged as a result of canopy demolition; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 4. Environmental Health a. Environmental Health Hazards Impacts: The applicant states that a release of approximately 750 gallons of gasoline occurred in May of 1997 from one of the three onsite petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs). In July of 1997, three groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the site. Subsequent investigations led to a No Further Action (NFA) determination by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) in April of 2000 (See Exhibit 4). In addition, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was completed in 2012. The Phase II included the collection of soil samples from direct push borings and groundwater samples from the existing monitoring wells. The results did not indicate the presence of petrole um hydrocarbons. The Phase II ESA indicated that groundwater was observed between 55 and 60 feet below ground surface (bgs). The decommissioning of USTs in Washington State is regulated by DOE. The applicant is required to provide 30-day notice for the decommissioning. In addition, soil and groundwater (if encountered) samples will be collected and analyzed in accordance with the DOE regulations. A comment from the Department of Ecology (DOE) was received during the public comment period (Exhibit 5). In summary, DOE’s comment states that the project must be properly designated per WAC 173 -303- 070, Designation of dangerous waste. Based on the Department of Ecology’s request for the project to comply with WAC 173-303-070, staff recommends as a mitigation measure that the applicant comply with the regulations regarding designation of dangerous waste per WAC 173 -303- 070, and that the applicant provide a waste disposal plan prior to demolition permit issuance. Provided the applicant complies with all of the Depa rtment of Ecology requirements and the required mitigation measure, staff does not anticipate any Environmental Health impacts would result from the project. Mitigation Measures: The applicant shall comply with the regulations regarding designation of dangerous waste per WAC 173-303-070, and the applicant shall provide a waste disposal plan prior to demolition permit issuance. Nexus: WAC 173-303-070, Dangerous Waste Regulations. b. Noise DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report JC MART DEMOLITION OF CANOPY AND REMOVAL OF TANKS LUA18-000512, ECF Report of August 20, 2018 Page 4 of 4 ERC_Report_UST Removal Impacts: Temporary short-term impacts are anticipated due to the demolition equipment and vehicles that would be used to remove the debris from the site. Based on the provided construction mitigation description, work would be performed during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; 7:30am to 5:30pm). The project is estimated to take one week to complete. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: N/A E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department s and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”  Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2018. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall – 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 Environmental Review Submittal – Response Permit Number B17006124 2801 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 1. Pre-Application Meeting Summary: Waived. 2. Waiver Form: Attached. 3. Land Use Permit Master Application Form: Attached. 4. Fees: Check has been included. 5. Project Narrative: The Site is located at 2801 NE Sunset Blvd in Renton, Washington. The Site is situated in the NW quarter of Section 9, Township 23, Range 5. The site is located at an elevation of approximately 100 feet above mean sea level (amsl). The subject site is flat with a regional topographic slope to the west-northwest. The Site is zone Center Village (CV) and is within the Commercial and Mixed Use (CMU) designation. Site improvements include a 20,219 square foot convenience store and a fueling canopy and fuel dispensers. The Site has been historically used as a service station and the current fuel system consists of three steel USTs (two 12,000-gallon and one 10,000-gallon) and two dispensers. Boring logs from the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment in 2012 indicated the subsurface soils are comprised of sand with some clay underlain by sandy clays beginning at approximately 25 feet below ground surface (bgs). Groundwater at the Site has been observed in onsite monitoring wells at between approximately 55 feet and 60 feet bgs. The existing USTs will be removed from their original UST cavity and the excavation will be backfilled with a commercial borrow source with ¾ minus (or similar) rock. The existing UST cavity is approximately 28 feet by 33 feet with an estimate depth of 12 feet bgs. No grading will be completed. The existing UST cavity will be backfilled and paved to match the existing parking area. It is estimated that approximately 400 cubic yards of ¾-minus rock will be used to backfill the UST excavation. The fueling canopy and all ancillary UST piping will also be removed. The estimated project costs are approximately $90,000. The project work will utilize standard heavy equipment and will the project will take between 1 and 2 weeks to complete. Work will be done during normal business hours (730 to 540) during the standard work week. No job trailers or other temporary structures will be used. EXHIBIT 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 During the project, no new structures will be installed, no trees will be removed. Once the project is complete, the only visual change will be the removal of the existing fueling canopy. 6. Environmental Checklist: Attached. 7. Rezone, Variance, Modification or Conditional Use Justification: Not applicable. 8. Density Worksheet: Waived. 9. Construction Mitigation Description: The construction dates will be based on the City of Renton’s acceptance of this land use and SEPA application. We anticipate that the project will commence within 30 days of approval by the City of Renton. We anticipate that the project will take between 1 and 2 weeks to complete. As noted above, project work will commence Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm. The limited soils removed from the UST excavation will be stockpiled on plastic and bermed as necessary to minimize stormwater runoff. When possible, we will direct load soils into the transportation vehicles. Due to the small nature of this project, we do not anticipate that any traffic control or traffic impacts will be necessary. We anticipate that the project work will be limited to the UST nest area and fueling canopy. All equipment will be staged onsite. Limited in bound and outbound trucks will be needed for the removal of the USTs, soil over burden and the importation of backfill. The final source for the backfill and the disposal location for the USTs has not been finalized and will be based on field conditions and subcontractor availability. 10. Neighborhood Detail Map: Attached. 11. Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign(s): Attached. 12. Site Plan: Attached. 13. Architectural Elevations: Waived. 14. Landscape Plan, Conceptual: Per the waiver, we have included a figure that shows all existing trees and plants. No trees will be removed during this project. 15. Topography Map: Please see site plan. The Site is fully paved with no topographic relief across the Site. 16. Tree Retention/Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan: As noted in item 14, we have included the location of existing trees on the attached figures. 17. Tree Retention Worksheet: Not required. No trees being removed. 18. Arborist Report: Waived. DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 19. Wetland Assessment: The Site is not located on or near a wetland. Not applicable. 20. Standard Stream or Lake Study: Waived. 21. Flood Hazard Data: Waived. 22. Biological Assessment/Critical Areas Study: Waived. 23. Habitat Data Report: Waived. 24. Geotechnical Report: Waived 25. Utilities Plan, Generalized: Waived. 26. Drainage Control Plan: Waived. 27. Drainage Report: Waived. 28. Grading Elevations and Plan, Conceptual: Waived. 29. Traffic Study: Waived. 30. Urban Design Regulations Analysis: Waived. 31. Color Maps for Display: Waived. DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 N E 1 0 t h S t r e e tNE Sunset BlvdExisting Structure Existing Fuel Canopy Existing UST Nest P a r k i n g S p a c e s Si d e w a l k Tr e e s / L a n d s c a p i n g Asphalt Asphalt Si d e w a l k S h r u b s / L a n d s c a p i n g Trees/LandscapingSidewalkE n t r a n c e / E x i tEntrance/ExitDumpster Recycling Traffic Pole and Light Transformer Hydrant Sign Parking SpacesAsphalt 149.43'1 3 5 . 0 0 ' C LCLTrees/Landscaping3 FIGURE SITE MAP 2801 NE Sunset Blvd LLC 2801 NE Sunset Blvd Renton, Washington File: Renton_2801_Fig3.dwg; Date: 07/2/2018Seattle, WA June 2018© DigitalGlobe © CNES (2017) Distribution Airbus DS © 2017 Microsoft Corporation. Bing N 0 40204020 Legend Property Boundary Trees EXHIBIT 3 to be removed DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 EXHIBIT 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 .SlATEOFWASI1INGI’ONDEPARTMENTOFECOLOGY1V(flth’4CStRegional()/jIct319t)16()thAvenueSE‘Bellevue,Washington980()8-5452(425)649-7000711fbtW1Shiflgt()flRelayServicePe,convit:ithax/2ee(11disabilitycancall(877)833-6341August13,2018Ms.AngeleaWeihsAssociatePlannerCityofRenton1055SouthGradyWayRenton,WA98057Re:2801NESunsetBlvdLLC-RentonUSTRemovalProjectProject#PR17-000666ILUA1$-000512,Ecology$EPA#201804210DearMs.Weihs:Thankyoufortheopportunitytoprovidecommentsonthe2801NESunsetBlvdLLC-RentonUSTRemovalProject.BasedonreviewoftheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA)checklistassociatedwiththisProject,theDepartmentofEcology(Ecology)hasthefollowingcomments:Allwastestreamsgeneratedasaresultofyourprojectmustbeproperlydesignated(seeWAC173-303-070),aprocessofdeterminingwhetherawastemustbemanagedasdangerouswasteandwhatthemajorhazardsare.Inadequatedesignationcreatesrisksandresultsinimproperdisposalofdangerouswastes.Gasstationdecommissioningactivitiesmaygeneratematerialsthatdesignateashazardousordangerouswaste,includingbutnotlimitedto:gasolinecontaminatedfuelfilters,hoses,nozzles,spillclean-updebris,ortanksludges.InWashington,weusetheterm“dangerouswaste”whilethefederalrulesusetheterm“hazardouswaste.”Washington’sDangerousWasteRegulationsarebasedonthefederalResourceConservationandRecoveryAct(RCRA);however,dangerouswasteincludesmorewastesthanthefederaldefinition.PleasevisitEcology’swebsitetofindinformationonwastedesignation,generatorstatusrequirements,dangerouswasteannualreporting,andadditionalinformationabouttheDangerousWasteRegulationsandhowtheymightpertaintoactivitiesconductedonyoursite.SeeEcology’sDangerousWasteGuidanceforGasStationsformoreinformationhttps:!/fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/docurnents/1404011.pdf.FormoreinformationaboutSEPAandEcology,visitwww.ecy.wa.gov/RegulationsPermits/SEPA/Envfronrnental-review/SEPA-Iaws-rules-current-historical-revisionsEXHIBIT 5DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 Ms.AngeleaWeihsAugust13.2018Page2ThankyouforconsideringthesecommentsfromEcology.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldliketorespondtothesecomments,pleasecontactKyleMastersintheHazardousWasteandToxicsReductionProgramat(425)649-7055orbyemailatkyle.rnasters@ecy.wa.gov.Sincerely,i:)tL&jtTracyNishikawaSEPACoordinatorSentbyemail:AngeleaWeihs,aweihs@rentonwa.govccc:IoeyHickey,GeosyntecConsultantsKyleMasters,EcologyDocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 Entire Document Available Upon Request EXHIBIT 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 1 LUA18-000512 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Angelea Weihs, 425-430-7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov) 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 4. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. Development Engineering: (Contact: Scott Warlick, 425-430-7216, swarlick@rentonwa.gov) 1. No Comments Fire Authority: (Contact: Cory Cappelletti, 425-430-7057, ccappelletti@RentonRFA.org 1. No Comments Technical Services: (Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov) 1. No Comments Community Services: (Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov) 1. No Comments. Police: (Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov) 1. No Comments Building: (Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov) 1. No Comments EXHIBIT 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 114DD4F3-8BBF-4B16-AD4F-AE7B2AF403F1