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cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region
Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW
Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers
Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Washington State Department of Ecology
October 19, 2018
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on October 15, 2018:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS, PR18-000002
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000637
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2,
2018, 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 information regarding the appeal process may
be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions,
please call me at (425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Associate Planner
Enclosure: ERC Determination, Advisory Notes, Notice of Environmental Determination, and Environmental Checklist (select recipients)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000637
APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of four (4) parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the current
and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High Density (RHD) and
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. The proposed rezone to CV will consequently result in a higher intensity land
use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Given that the current zoning and proposed zoning are
implemented by distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
The rezone is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s (RHA) long-term plans for the redevelopment
of Sunset Terrace. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million projec t for a 62-unit new construction
multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million
project for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has identified
a partnership and $5 million match funding opportunity with the King County Council for “shovel ready” affordable housing
projects. While RHA does not have a “shovel ready” project per se, RHA has identified a site in the Sunset neighborhood
and presented an expedited development process that would have the project under construction in twelve months.
However, the proposed multi-family housing development exceeds the maximum density permitted in the zone where
the project is located.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial
Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use.
Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of service
data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. Staff proposes to replace this information with a note that will
direct the reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) Standards of Cover (SOC) document where this
information is recorded. In addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the Capital
Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire Department.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
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). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B324A505-2B6D-43C5-9245-27420604C488
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
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 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: October 19, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: October 15, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ADVISORY NOTES
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000637
APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of three parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the
current and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High
Density (RHD) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. Given that the current zoning and proposed zoning
are implemented by distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment. The rezone is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s long-term plans for
the redevelopment of Sunset Terrace.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial
Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use.
Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of
service data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. This information will be replaced with a note that
will direct the reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority Standards of Cover (SOC) document where this
information is recorded. In addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the Capital
Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire Department.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
MITIGATION MEASURES:
This project has no proposed mitigation measures at this time.
ADIVISORY NOTES:
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 actions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
October 19, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS /
LUA18-000637
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2NOivcz
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of three parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the current
and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High Density (RHD) and
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. Given that the current zoning and proposed zoning are implemented by
distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The rezone
is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s long-term plans for the redevelopment of Sunset
Terrace.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial
Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use.
Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of service
data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. This information will be replaced with a note that will direct the
reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority Standards of Cover (SOC) document where this information is recorded. In
addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire Department.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2018,
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady W ay, Renton, WA 98057.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set
and all parties notified.
NOTICE
PLANNINGDIVISIONENVIRONMENTALCHECKLISTCityofRentonPlanningDivision1055SouthGradyWay-Renton,WA98057Phone:425-430-7200Fax:425-430-7231PURPOSEOFCHECKLIST:TheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA),Chapter43.21CRCW,requiresallgovernmentalagenciestoconsidertheenvironmentalimpactsofaproposalbeforemakingdecisions.AnEnvironmentalImpactStatement(EIS)mustbepreparedforallproposalswithprobablesignificantadverseimpactsonthequalityoftheenvironment.Thepurposeofthischecklististoprovideinformationtohelpyouandtheagencyidentifyimpactsfromyourproposal(andtoreduceoravoidimpactsfromtheproposal,ifitcanbedone)andtohelptheagencydecidewhetheranElSisrequired.INSTRUCTIONSFORAPPLICANTS:Thisenvironmentalchecklistasksyoutodescribesomebasicinformationaboutyourproposal.Governmentalagenciesusethischecklisttodeterminewhethertheenvironmentalimpactsofyourproposalaresignificant,requiringpreparationofanEIS.Answerthequestionsbriefly,withthemostpreciseinformationknown,orgivethebestdescriptionyoucan.Youmustanswereachquestionaccuratelyandcarefully,tothebestofyourknowledge.Inmostcases,youshouldbeabletoanswerthequestionsfromyourownobservationsorprojectplanswithouttheneedtohireexperts.Ifyoureallydonotknowtheanswer,orifaquestiondoesnotapplytoyourproposal,write“donotknow”or“doesnotapply”.Completeanswerstothequestionsnowmayavoidunnecessarydelayslater.Somequestionsaskaboutgovernmentalregulations,suchaszoning,shoreline,andlandmarkdesignations.Answerthesequestionsifyoucan.Ifyouhaveproblems,thegovernmentalagenciescanassistyou.Thechecklistquestionsapplytoallpartsofyourproposal,evenifyouplantodothemoveraperiodoftimeorondifferentparcelsofland.Attachanyadditionalinformationthatwillhelpdescribeyourproposaloritsenvironmentaleffects.Theagencytowhichyousubmitthischecklistmayaskyoutoexplainyouranswersorprovideadditionalinformationreasonablyrelatedtodeterminingiftheremaybesignificantadverseimpact.-1-09/2018\\rvl2rfpsO2\Depts\PW\CED\Planning\TitleMDocket\DocketGroup13\CPA\ECFComprehensivePlanAmendments.docx
USEOFCHECKUSTFORNONPROJECTPROPOSALS:Completethischecklistfornonprojectproposals,eventhoughquestionsmaybeanswered“doesnotapply.”INADDITION,completetheSUPPLEMENTALSHEETFORNONPROJECTACTIONS(partD).Fornonprojectactions(actionsinvolvingdecisionsonpolicies,plansandprograms),thereferencesinthechecklisttothewords“project,”“applicant,”and“propertyorsite”shouldbereadas“proposal,”“proposer,”and“affectedgeographicarea,”respectively.A.BACKGROUND1.Nameofproposedproject,ifapplicable:2018ComprehensivePlanAmendments2.Nameofapplicant:CityofRenton3.Addressandphonenumberofapplicantandcontactperson:KatieBuchl-Morales:1055S.GradyWay,Renton,WA98057,425-430-6578,kbuchl-moraIesJrentonwa.gov4.Datechecklistprepared:September28,20185.Agencyrequestingchecklist:CityofRenton6.Proposedtimingorschedule(includingphasing,ifapplicable):N/A7.Doyouhaveanyplansforfutureadditions,expansion,orfurtheractivityrelatedtoorconnectedwiththisproposal?Ifyes,explain.Therearenoexistingplansforfutureadditions,expansion,orfurtheractivityrelatedtothe2018ComprehensivePlanAmendments.8.Listanyenvironmentalinformationyouknowaboutthathasbeenprepared,orwillbeprepared,directlyrelatedtothisproposal.N/A9.Doyouknowwhetherapplicationsarependingforgovernmentalapprovalsofotherproposalsdirectlyaffectingthepropertycoveredbyyourproposal?Ifyes,explain.N/A10.Listanygovernmentalapprovalsorpermitsthatwillbeneededforyourproposal,ifknown.N/A11.Givebrief,completedescriptionofyourproposal,includingtheproposedusesandthesizeoftheprojectandsite.TheinformationbelowbrieflysummarizeseachproposedComprehensivePlanAmendmentforthe2018TitleIVComprehensivePlanAmendments:•RezoneR-14toCV:StaffproposesarezoneofthreeparcelsfromResidential-14(R-14)toCenterVillage(CV),thecurrentandproposedzonesareimplementedbyComprehensivePlanlandusedesignation’sResidentialHighDensity(RHD)andCommercialMixedUse(CMU),respectively.TheproposedrezonetoCVwillconsequentlyresultinahigherintensitylandusedesignationontheComprehensiveLandUseMap.GiventhatthecurrentzoningandproposedzoningareimplementedbydistinctComprehensivePlanlandusedesignations,therezonerequiresaComprehensivePlanAmendment.-2-
TherezoneisneededtoadvancetheCity’sandRentonHousingAuthority’s(RHA)IongtermplansfortheredevelopmentofSunsetTerrace.RHAhasdevelopedaconceptandstrategyfora$24millionprojectfora62-unitnewconstructionmulti-familyhousingprojectonthe“Node”intheSunsetarea.RHAhasidentifiedapartnershipand$5millionmatchfundingopportunitywiththeKingCountyCouncilfor“shovelready”affordablehousingprojects.WhileRHAdoesnothavea“shovelready”projectperse,RHAhasidentifiedasiteintheSunsetneighborhoodandpresentedanexpediteddevelopmentprocessthatwouldhavetheprojectunderconstructionintwelvemonths.However,theproposedmulti-familyhousingdevelopmentexceedsthemaximumdensitypermittedinthezonewheretheprojectislocated.ArezonefromR-14toCVisneededinordertorealizetheoriginalSunsetTerracereplacementhousingvision.ComprehensivePlanLandUseMap:CodeandtextoftheComprehensivePlanindicatethattheCommercialNeighborhoodZoneimplementstheResidentialHighDensity(RHD)landusedesignation;theComprehensivePlanLandUseMapincorrectlyshowsthelandusedesignationforCNzonedparcelsasCommercialMixedUse.AdministrativeCodeInterpretation137correctsthediscrepancytoshowthatCNzonedparcelsaredesignatedRHD.CapitalFacilities—FireandEmergencyServices:StaffproposestoremoveFireandEmergencyServiceslevelofservicedatafromtheCapitalFacilitiesLevelsofServicetable.StaffproposestoreplacethisinformationwithanotethatwilldirectthereadertotheRentonRegionalFireAuthority(RentonRFA)StandardsofCover(SOC)documentwherethisinformationisrecorded.Inaddition,StaffproposestousethisopportunitytomakeminorupdatestotheCapitalFacilitiesElementoftheComprehensivePlantoreflectchangesmaderelatedtotheRentonFireDepartment.12.Locationoftheproposal.Givesufficientinformationforapersontounderstandthepreciselocationofyourproposedproject,includingastreetaddress,ifany,andsection,township,andrangeifknown.Ifaproposalwouldoccuroverarangeofarea,providetherangeorboundariesofthesite(s).Providealegaldescription,siteplan,vicinitymap,andtopographicmap,ifreasonablyavailable.Whileyoushouldsubmitanyplansrequiredbytheagency,youarenotrequiredtoduplicatemapsordetailedplanssubmittedwithanypermitapplicationsrelatedtothischecklist.TheproposedCodeamendmentswouldbecitywide.B.ENVIRONMENTALELEMENTS1.EARTHa.Generaldescriptionofthesite(circleone);flat,rolling,hilly,steepslopes,mountainous,other________________N/A,non-projectaction.TheCityofRentonhasareasofsteepslopes,somehills,andaplateau,butalsoincludesavalleyarea.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialsitespecificimpactsatthetimeofapplication.b.Whatisthesteepestslopeonthesite(approximatepercentslope?)N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.-3-
c.Whatgeneraltypesofsoilsarefoundonthesite(forexample,clay,sand,gravel,peat,muck)?Ifyouknowtheclassificationofagriculturalsoils,specifythemandnoteanyprimefarmland.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.d.Aretheresurfaceindicationsorhistoryofunstablesoilsintheimmediatevicinity?Ifso,describe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.e.Describethepurpose,type,andapproximatequantitiesofanyfillingorgradingproposed.Indicatesourceoffill.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.f.Coulderosionoccurasaresultofclearing,construction,oruse?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.g.Aboutwhatpercentofthesitewillbecoveredwithimpervioussurfacesafterprojectconstruction(forexample,asphaltorbuildings)?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.h.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolerosion,orotherimpactstotheearth,ifafly:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.2.AIRa.Whattypesofemissionstotheairwouldresultfromtheproposal(i.e.,dust,automobile,odors,industrialwoodsmoke)duringconstructionandwhentheprojectiscompleted?Ifany,generallydescribeandgiveapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforimpactstoairatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Arethereanyoff-sitesourcesofemissionorodorthatmayaffectyourproposal?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolemissionsorotherimpactstoair,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.3.WATERa.SurfaceWater:-4-
1)Isthereanysurfacewaterbodyonorintheimmediatevicinityofthesite(includingyear-roundandseasonalstreams,saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)?Ifyes,describetypeandprovidenames.Ifappropriate,statewhatstreamorriveritflowsinto.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.TheCityofRentonhasasignificantamountofshorelinealongbothLakeWashingtonandtheCedarRiver.Therearealsowetlandsandstreamslocatedinmanylocationsthroughoutthecity.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialsurfacewaterimpactsatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.2)Willtheprojectrequireanyworkover,in,oradjacentto(within200feet)thedescribedwaters?Ifyes,pleasedescribeandattachavailableplans.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.3)Estimatetheamountoffillanddredgematerialthatwouldbeplacedinorremovedfromsurfacewaterorwetlandsandindicatetheareaofthesitethatwouldbeaffected.Indicatethesourceoffillmaterial.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.4)Willtheproposalrequiresurfacewaterwithdrawalsordiversions?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.5)Doestheproposalliewithina100-yearfloodplain?Ifso,notelocationonthesiteplan.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.6)Doestheproposalinvolveanydischargesofwastematerialstosurfacewaters?Ifso,describethetypeofwasteandanticipatedvolumeofdischarge.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.l.GroundWater:1)Willgroundwaterbewithdrawn,orwillwaterbedischargedtogroundwater?Givegeneraldescription,purpose,andapproximatequantitiesifknown.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllandusewillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstogroundwateratthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.2)Describewastematerialthatwillbedischargedintothegroundfromseptictanksorothersources,ifany(forexample:Domesticsewage;industrial,containingthefollowingchemicals...;agricultural;etc.).Describethegeneralsizeofthesystem,thenumberofsuchsystems,thenumberofhousestobeserved(ifapplicable),orthenumberofanimalsorhumansthesystem(s)areexpectedtoserve.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.WaterRunoff(includingstormwater):-5-
1)Describethesourceofrunoff(includingstormwater)andmethodofcollectionanddisposal,ifany(includequantities,ifknown).Wherewillthiswaterflow?Willthiswaterflowintootherwaters,Ifso,describe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstowaterrunoffatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.2)Couldwastematerialentergroundorsurfacewaters?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolsurface,ground,andrunoffwaterimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.4.PLANTSa.Checkorcircletypesofvegetationfoundonthesite:ThefollowingvegetationcanbefoundintheCityofRenton,citywide:Xdeciduoustree:alder,maple,aspen,otherXevergreentree:fir,cedar,pine,otherXshrubsXgrass____pasture_____croporgrainXwetsoilplants:cattail,buttercup,bulirush,skunkcabbage,other_____waterplants:waterlily,eelgrass,milfoil,other____othertypesofvegetationAlllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstoplants/vegetationatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Whatkindandamountofvegetationwillberemovedoraltered?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Listthreatenedorendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.d.Proposedlandscaping,useofnativeplants,orothermeasurestopreserveorenhancevegetationonthesite,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.5.ANIMALSa.Circleanybirdsandanimals,whichhavebeenobservedonornearthesiteorareknowntobeonornearthesite:ThefollowingbirdsandanimalscanbefoundintheCityofRenton,citywide:-6-
Birdsgbirdsother_____________________Mammalsid3bear,elk,other_______________________Fish:bass,salcntToutherring,shellfish,other________________Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstoanimalsatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Listanythreatenedorendangeredspeciesknowntobeonornearthesite.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.However,theCedarRiverispopulatedbysalmonandincludesspawninggrounds.TherearealsoothercreeksandriverswithintheCitythatcontainsalmonandincludespawninggrounds.c.Isthesitepartofamigrationroute?Ifso,explain.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.However,theCedarRiverispopulatedbysalmonandincludesspawninggrounds.TherearealsoothercreeksandriverswithintheCitythatcontainsalmonandincludespawninggrounds.U.Proposedmeasurestopreserveorenhancewildlife,ifany:N/A,thisanon-projectaction.6.ENERGYANDNATURALRESOURCESa.Whatkindsofenergy(electric,naturalgas,oil,woodstove,solar)willbeusedtomeetthecompletedproject’senergyneeds?Describewhetheritwillbeusedforheating,manufacturing,etc.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedforenergyandpotentialimpactstonaturalresourcesatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Wouldyourprojectaffectthepotentialuseofsolarenergybyadjacentproperties?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisanon-projectaction.c.Whatkindsofenergyconservationfeaturesareincludedintheplansofthisproposal?Listotherproposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenergyimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.7.ENVIRONMENTALHEALTHa.Arethereanyenvironmentalhealthhazards,includingexposuretotoxicchemicals,riskoffireandexplosion,spill,orhazardouswastethatcouldoccurasaresultofthisproposal?Ifso,describe.N/A,thisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstoenvironmentalhealthatthetimeofapplication.-7-
1)Describespecialemergencyservicesthatmightberequired.N/A,thisanon-projectaction.2)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolenvironmentalhealthhazards,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.b.Noise1)Whattypesofnoiseexistintheareawhichmayaffectyourproject(forexample:traffic,equipment,operation,other)?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialnoiseimpactsatthetimeofapplication.2)Whattypesandlevelsofnoisewouldbecreatedbyorassociatedwiththeprojectonashort-termoralong-termbasis(forexample:traffic,construction,operation,other)?Indicatewhathoursnoisewouldcomefromthesite.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.3)Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolnoiseimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.8.LANDANDSHORELINEUSEa.Whatisthecurrentuseofthesiteandadjacentproperties?N/A,thisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstoenvironmentalhealthatthetimeofapplication.b.Hasthesitebeenusedforagriculture?Ifso,describe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Describeanystructuresonthesite.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.d.Willanystructuresbedemolished?Ifso,what?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.e.Whatisthecurrentzoningclassificationofthesite?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.f.Whatisthecurrentcomprehensiveplandesignationofthesite?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.g.Ifapplicable,whatisthecurrentshorelinemasterprogramdesignationofthesite?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.-8-
h.Hasanypartofthesitebeenclassifiedasan“environmentallysensitive”area?Ifso,specify.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldresideorworkinthecompletedproject?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.j.Approximatelyhowmanypeoplewouldthecompletedprojectdisplace?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.k.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducedisplacementimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Proposedmeasurestoensuretheproposaliscompatiblewithexistingandprojectedlandusesandplans,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.9.HOUSINGa.Approximatelyhowmanyunitswouldbeprovided,ifany?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.However,conceptualsiteplanningforthemultifamilyhousingdevelopmentisbaseduponthedevelopmentstandardsforthe“CenterVillage”Zone(CV).Assuch,iftherezonefromResidential-14toCVisgranted,theconceptualsiteplanrevealsthatroughly62unitsareplanned,providinghousingforarangeofincomesat40%,60%,80%AMIdistributedbetween37one-bedroomunitsand25two-bedroomunits.b.Approximatelyhowmanyunits,ifany,wouldbeeliminated?Indicatewhetherhigh,middle,orlow-incomehousing.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolhousingimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialmeasurestoreduceorcontrolhousingimpacts.10.AESTHETICSa.Whatisthetallestheightofanyproposedstructure(s),notincludingantennas;whatistheprincipalexteriorbuildingmaterial(s)proposed.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforbuildingheightatthetimeofapplication.b.Whatviewsintheimmediatevicinitywouldbealteredorobstructed?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolaestheticimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.-9.
11.LIGHTANDGLAREa.Whattypeoflightorglarewilltheproposalproduce?Whattimeofdaywoulditmainlyoccur?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforlightandglareatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Couldlightorglarefromthefinishedprojectbeasafetyhazardorinterferewithviews?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Whatexistingoff-sitesourcesoflightorglaremayaffectyourproposal?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.d.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrollightandglareimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.12.RECREATIONa.Whatdesignatedandinformalrecreationalopportunitiesareintheimmediatevicinity?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstorecreationatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Wouldtheproposedprojectdisplaceanyexistingrecreationaluses?Ifso,describe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpactsonrecreation,includingrecreationopportunitiestobeprovidedbytheprojectorapplicant,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.13.HISTORICANDCULTURALPRESERVATIONa.Arethereanyplacesorobjectslistedon,orproposedfor,nationalstate,orlocalVpreservationregistersknowntobeonornexttothesite?lfso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforimpactstohistoricandculturalpreservationatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Generallydescribeanylandmarksorevidenceofhistoric,archaeological,scientific,orculturalimportanceknowntobeonornexttothesite.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontrolimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.-10-
14.TRANSPORTATIONa.Identifypublicstreetsandhighwaysservingthesite,anddescribeproposedaccesstotheexistingstreetsystem.Showonsiteplans,ifany.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstotransportationatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressedandmitigated.b.Issitecurrentlyservedbypublictransit?Ifnot,whatistheapproximatedistancetothenearesttransitstop?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.c.Howmanyparkingspaceswouldthecompletedprojecthave?Howmanywouldtheprojecteliminate?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.d.Willtheproposalrequireanynewroadsorstreets,orimprovementstoexistingroadsorstreets,notincludingdriveways?Ifso,generallydescribe(indicatewhetherpublicorprivate?N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.e.Willtheprojectuse(oroccurintheimmediatevicinityof)water,rail,orairtransportation?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.1.Howmanyvehiculartripsperdaywouldbegeneratedbythecompletedproject?Ifknown,indicatewhenpeakvolumeswouldoccur.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.g.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroltransportationimpacts,ifany:N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.However,iftherezoneforthemulti-familyhousingdevelopmentisgranted,thethreeparcelsthatcomprisethesubjectsitewillbedevelopedatagreaterlanduseintensitythanoriginallyanticipatedforthearea.Consequently,thehigherdensitydevelopmentwilllikelygeneratemorepersonalautomobiletripsandoveralltrafficthanwasforecasted.Toaccommodatetheincreasednumberoftrips,theCityispreparedtouseimpactfeestomitigateanyadverseimpactsasaresultoftheincreasedtripproduction.15.PUBLICSERVICESa.Wouldtheprojectresultinanincreasedneedforpublicservices(forexample:fireprotection,policeprotection,healthcare,schools,other)?Ifso,generallydescribe.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.Alllanduseapplicationswillbereviewedandanalyzedforpotentialimpactstopublicservicesatthetimeofapplication.Ifappropriate,projectspecificimpactswillbeaddressed.b.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroldirectimpactsonpublicservices,ifany.-11-
N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.16.UTILITIESeutilitiescurrentl”availableatthea.system,Cterb.Describetheutilitiesthatareproposedfortheproject,theutilityprovidingtheservice,andthegeneralconstructionactivitiesonthesiteorintheimmediatevicinitywhichmightbeneeded.N/A,thisisanon-projectaction.C.SIGNATUREI,theundersigned,declareunderpenaltyofperjuryunderthelawsoftheStateofWashingtonthattothebestofmyknowledgetheaboveinformationistrue,correct,andcomplete.Itisunderstoodthattheleadagencymaywithdrawanydeclarationofnonsignificancethatitmightissueinreliancquponthischecklistshouldtherebeanywillfulmisrepresentationorwillfullackoffulld]sclosureonmyart.ProponentSignature:\LNamePrinted:Ct“Gk11p11C1.,TFDate:IC-2IV-12-
D.SUPPLEMENTALSHEETSFORNONPROJECTACTIONS(Thesesheetsshouldonlybeusedforactionsinvolvingdecisionsonpolicies,plansandprograms.Youdonotneedtofilloutthesesheetsforprojectactions.)Becausethesequestionsareverygeneral,itmaybehelpfultoreadtheminconjunctionwiththelistoftheelementsoftheenvironment.Whenansweringthesequestions,beawareoftheextenttheproposalorthetypesofactivitieslikelytoresultfromtheproposal,wouldaffecttheitematagreaterintensityoratafasterratethaniftheproposalwerenotimplemented.Respondbrieflyandingeneralterms.1.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedischargetowater;emissionstoair;production,storage,orreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstances;orproductionofnoise?Theproposedregulationsandamendmentswilllikelynothaveasignificantimpactontherelease,production,storage,orreleaseoftoxicorhazardoussubstances,noise,anddischargesoremissionsintowaterorair.Proposedmeasurestoavoidorreducesuchincreasesare:Mitigationwillbedeterminedatthetimeofaprojectspecificproposal.2.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife?Theproposedregulationsandamendmentsarenotlikelytoadverselyaffectplants,animals,fish,ormarinelife.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveplants,animals,fish,ormarinelifeare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaprojectspecificproposal.3.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytodepleteenergyornaturalresources?Theproposedregulationsandamendmentsarenotlikelytodepleteenergyornaturalresources.Proposedmeasurestoprotectorconserveenergyandnaturalresourcesare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaprojectspecificproposal.4.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytouseoraffectenvironmentallysensitiveareasorareasdesignated(oreligibleorunderstudy)forgovernmentalprotection;suchasparks,wilderness,wildandscenicrivers,threatenedorendangeredspecieshabitat,historicorculturalsites,wetlands,floodplains,orprimefarmlands?Theproposedregulationsandamendmentsarenotlikelytohaveadetrimentaleffectonenvironmentallysensitiveareasorareasdesignatedforgovernmentalprotection.Proposedmeasurestoprotectsuchresourcesortoavoidorreduceimpactsare:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaprojectspecificproposal.5.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoaffectlandandshorelineuse,includingwhetheritwouldalloworencouragelandorshorelineusesincompatiblewithexistingplans?Theproposedregulationsandamendmentsarenotlikelytohaveaneffectonshorelineuse.Anyeffectsonlandusewillbecompatiblewithexistingplans.6.Howwouldtheproposalbelikelytoincreasedemandsontransportationorpublicservicesandutilities?Theproposedamendmentsarenotlikelytohaveasignificanteffectonpublicservicesandutilitiesnorwilltheydirectlyincreasedemandontransportation.-13-
Proposedmeasurestoreduceorrespondtosuchdemand(s)are:Mitigationwouldbedeterminedatthetimeofaspecificprojectproposal.However,iftherezoneforthemultifamilyhousingdevelopmentisgranted,thethreeparcelsthatcomprisethesubjectsitewillbedevelopedatagreaterlanduseintensitythanoriginallyanticipatedforthearea.Consequently,thehigherdensitydevelopmentwilllikelygeneratemorepersonalautomobiletripsandoveralltrafficthanforecasted.Toaccommodatetheincreasednumberoftrips,theCityispreparedtouseimpactfeestomitigateanyadverseimpactsasaresultoftheincreasedtripproduction.7.Identify,ifpossible,whethertheproposalmayconflictwithlocal,state,orfederallawsorrequirementsfortheprotectionoftheenvironment.Noconflictshavebeenidentified.SIGNATUREI,theundersigned,declareunderpenaltyofperjuryunderthelawsoftheStateofWashingtonthattothebestofmyknowledgetheaboveinformationistrue,correct,andcomplete.Itisunderstoodthattheleadagencymaywithdrawanydeclarationofnonsignificancethatitmightissueinrelianceuponthischecklistshouldtherebeanywillfulmisrepresentationorwillfullackoffulldisclosureonmypart.ProponentSignature:N]NamePrinted:C..‘‘\ii1Date:2-14-