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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport 1I —� _ _ _ ti i it � _� - � 1`�. , ••• 71 _jj _I 7"j _FrC7 AL r I l� Ij i—» f _- •S a I -� � -; �. _ • � �`"�.�..> it = •I, �` I r � fJ Ku I; -ma\ •� ,. •,,,. .,� � _ � \ {r. _ter 7 � — - i '�'_ "" y`., i• _ •='�-'-� �--- . _.._ . f` l _ _ 0 2,000 4,000 illlllllm!� Feet 1:24,000 t� tr) •yin:, City Limits Sanitary Sewer Service Area Urban Growth Boundary Private Collector Mains - - City Collector Mains City Interceptor Mains King County Sewer Mains FIGURE 2.3 CITY OF RENTON LONG-RANGE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN COLLECTORS AND INTERCEPTORS JANUARY 2008 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: June 30, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: 2009 Wastewater Plan LUA (file) Number: LUA-09-041, ECF Cross -References: AKA's: Long Range Wastewater Management Plan 2009 Project Manager: Jerry Wasser Acceptance Date: April 2, 2009 Applicant: City of Renton Owner: N/A Contact: Mike Benoit, City of Renton PID Number: N/A ERC Approval Date: April 4 2009 ERC Appeal Date: May 8, 2009 Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. Location: Citywide Comments: STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington, The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on April 24, 2009. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $91.00. Linda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subs bed and sw n to me this 25th day of April, 2009. Kathy Da g Notary Pu c for the State of Washington, Residing in Covington, Washington P. O. Number- NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non - Significance for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Platt LUA09-041, ECF Location: Entire Renton Sewer Service Area. The applicant is requesting non -project SEPA Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The Plan will be a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are govemed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.13. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Published in the Renton Reporter on April 24, 2009. #213213. City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT' �,� 1' COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 1E, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jerry Wasser PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78048 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Wafer Plants Land/Shorefine Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More information Necessary Housfn Aesthetics Li hf/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoncJCufturaf Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14 00O Feet -ram �oFiv-��s and of +lam land-- �av�e�' c�h�Q was-l-�/va-I�-- �lorh is oE--i-fical GG-F�'s eco v) o vh i C orvncvr+-effoHs . C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jerry Wasser PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kiltrick SITE AREA: N/A EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) N/A ' RK ORDER NO: 78048 PLEASE RETURN TO JERRY WASSER I CURRENT PLANNING 6T" FLOOR SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicank City of Renton, is requ ting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The pVpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based bqthe City's sewe stem as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary lewVLsyAsWover the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources nlG B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HlstorWCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 10 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional inkrm ti n is needed toproperly assess this proposal. t._% Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan PROJECT NUMBER: LIJA09-041, ECF LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA1 Review of the City of Renton 2009 Lang Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility Improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and Improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective. safe and reliable sewer system. THE CITY OF RENTON FNViRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be Tiled In writing an or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009- Appeals must be flied in writing together with the required $75,01) application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Seutfon 4.8.110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file identification. CERTIFICATION Ir �;4ereby certify that copie f e above document were posted by me in conspicuous places or nearby t ribed ��;4-SiSlS tt DATE: SIGNED: ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing in th on the.Q day of NOTARYPUBLIC SIGNr *!"l%%%\V flI"1WA CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 23rd day of April, 2009, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to: Name' °` ' .T: ' '' Representing Agencies See Attached Mike Benoit, City of Renton Applicant/Contact (Signature of Se STATE OF WASHINGTON ) — } SS COUNTY OF KING } I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. `�s���+�►`►.�q� Dated: Notary (Print): IA,M,%,e r My appointment expires: a _ % q _I L) project Name' 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan f oject.Number: LUA09-041, ECF f template - affidavit of service by mailing AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology * WDFW - Larry Fisher* Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 —172"d Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region * Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program ' Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172"d Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities State Department of Ecology Real Estate Services NW Regional Office Attn: SEPA Coordinator 3190 1601h Avenue SE 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 *Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template - affidavit of service by mailing ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-041, ECE LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file identification. �ti ' 1- 0 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & .- �- ♦ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �.�0% M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 23, 2009 TO: Mike Benoit, Utility Systems FROM: Jerry Wasser, Planning Division SUBJECT: Environmental Threshold Determination 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan LUA09-041, ECF This memo is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above -referenced project. The Committee, on April 20, 2009, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non -Significance. The City of Renton ERC has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at x7382. hacedlplanninglcurrent planninglprojects109-041 jerrylerc determination 09-041.doc Denis Law Mayor April 23, 2009 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determination City 1 Department of Community & Economic Development Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on April 20, 2009: DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT NAME: 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-041, ECF LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton 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) 430-7382. For the Environmental Review Committee, Gerald C. Wasser Associate Planner Enclosure 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 Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 9 Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA09-041, ECF APPLICANT: Mike Benoit, City of Renton PROJECT NAME: 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Entire Renton Sewer Service Area LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be fled in writing on or before 5:00 PM on May 8, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.13. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: regg im er an, mi stra r Public Wo s eery igashiyama, Administrat Community Services April 24, 2009 April 20, 2009 Vk &f 1/2 f(Pr Date I. David Daniels, Administrator Date Fire & Emergency Services M Date leAPietsch AdmIlhistrator Da e Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE April 20, 2009 To: Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator I. David Daniels, Fire & Emergency Services, Administrator Alex Pietsch, CED Administrator From: Jennifer Henning, CED Planning Manager Meeting Date: Monday, April 20, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Sixth Floor Conference Room #620 Agenda listed below. THE FOLLOWING IS A CONSENT AGENDA Brandon Lee Short Plat _ (Wasser) LUA09-039, ECF, SHPL-H Location: 2709 Talbot Road S. The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Hearing Examiner Short Plat approval for a 2-lot subdivision in the Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone. The subject property is 51,253 square feet in area. Lot i would be 25,164 square feet and contains an existing house to remain and Lot 2 would be 26,089 square feet. The site contains a Category 2 Wetland and is considered a Hillside Subdivision due to steep slopes in excess of 20 percent. The site also contains moderate landslide hazards, erosion hazards and seismic hazard areas. The proposed density would be 5.76 dwelling units per acre. Access to both lots would from Talbot Road South. 2009 Lonar-Rance Wastewater Manacrement Plan (Wasser) LUA09-041, ECF Location: Entire Renton Sewer Service Area. The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. cc, D. Law, Mayor J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale Estey, CED Director D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshall N. Watts, Development Services Director 0 F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner W. Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal J. Medzegian, Council P. Hahn, Transportation Systems Director C. Vincent, CED Planning Director® L. Warren, City Attorney OD ERC City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ER MEETING DATE: April 20, 2009 Project Name: City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan Owner.- City of Renton Applicant: Mike Benoit City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Contact: Same as Applicant File Number: LUA09-041, ECF Project Manager: Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner Project Summary: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. Project Location: Entire Renton Sewer Service Area Exist. Bldg. Area SF.- NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A Site Area: NIA Total Building Area GSF.• NIA STAFF Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a RECOMMENDATION: Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). II PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 BACKGROUND I1 The purpose of the City of Renton Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as of January 2008. The plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service area with an effective, safe, reliable sewer system. While this plan is an update to the 1998 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan adopted in 1999, it is a re-evaluation of the entire sanitary sewer system and is a stand-alone document and not a supplement. The Plan results from an evaluation of the existing sanitary sewer system and recommendations to resolve existing deficiencies and concerns and to accommodate growth. The improvements identified in this plan are based on the requirements of the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, King County Comprehensive Plan, and City of Renton Comprehensive Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan provides guidance for future growth within the City of Renton. This Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan is an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Renton sanitary sewer system is large and, because of topography, complex in its operation. The condition of the current system, as well as the need for improvements, has been identified in the Plan document. ERC REPORT 09-041.doe City of Renton Department of Corr CITY OF RENTON 2009 LONG -RAP Report of April 20, 2009 nity & Economic Development WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN E, 'ronmental Review Committee Report _ LUA09-041, ECF Page 2 of 3 The plan contains a framework for making decisions about Renton's sanitary service area, which includes properties both within and outside Renton City limits. It is intended as an aid to decision -makers as well as users, including the Wastewater Utility, City Council members, the Mayor and staff, builders, developers, community groups, and other governmental agencies. This environmental review does not address specific projects identified in the Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. Rather, this is a programmatic review and does not address site -specific conditions. Such conditions and any associated impacts would be addressed during the Environmental (SEPA) Reviews of each project. PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 11 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 with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Exhibits Exhibit 1 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan, Chapter 1, Summary and Introduction C. 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 no probable impacts. As this proposal is a non -project action, an evaluation of environmental impacts of the Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan is subject to the criteria indicated below. Each of the projects identified in the Plan will be subject to SEPA regulations. Depending on the scope of the project, each will require a separate environmental checklist and threshold determination which would be completed as specific projects are proposed for construction. 1. Is the proposal likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? No impacts to water or air would likely occur; no storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances would likely occur; and no noise would likely be generated by this non -project action. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? No impacts to plants, animals, fish or marine life would likely occur as a result of this non -project action. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No adverse impacts to energy or natural resources would likely occur as a result of this non -project action. ERC REPORT 09-041.doc City of Renton Department of Com pity & Economic Development E >'ronmental Review Committee Repot CITY OF RENTON 2009 LONG-RD VASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN L UA09-041, ECF Report of April 20, 2009 Page 3 of 3 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains or prime farmlands? No environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection would likely be affected adversely by this non -project action. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No impacts to land or shoreline areas would likely occur as a result of this non -project action. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impacts to transportation or public services would likely occur as a result of this non -project action. 7. Would the proposal conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment? The proposal would not likely conflict with other local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. D. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department 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. Environmental Determination Anneal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, May 8, 2009. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-1103 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with a $75.00 application fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. AD VISORYNOTES 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 actions. None ERC REPORT 09-041.doc EXHIBIT 1 Chapter 1 SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF PLAN The purpose of the Renton Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan (Plan) is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. This plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. While this plan is an update to the 1998 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan adopted in 1999; it is a re-evaluation of the entire sanitary sewer system and a stand-alone document, not a supplement. A summary of this plan's findings and recommendations are presented in this chapter. The plan results from an evaluation of the existing sanitary sewer system and recommendations to resolve existing deficiencies and concerns, and to accommodate growth. The improvements identified in this plan are based on the requirements of the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, King County Comprehensive Plan, and City Comprehensive Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan is the overall guidance for future growth within the City of Renton. This long-range wastewater management plan is an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Renton sanitary sewer system is large, and because of the topography, complex in its operation- The condition of the current system, as well as the need for improvements, has been documented in this report. Due to the complexity of this system and the number of issues that must be addressed, this report is organized so that a reader may review a summary of it and its recommendations in this chapter without reading the background or detailed information that led to those results. The plan provides a recognized framework for making decisions about Renton's sanitary sewer service area, which includes properties both inside and outside the City limits. It is intended to aid decision -makers as well as users, including the Wastewater Utility, City Council members, the Mayor and staff, builders, developers, community groups, and other government agencies. The plan will be a useful tool in the following ways: As a framework for improvements and operations that govern sanitary sewer system developments in the Renton Wastewater Utility service area. The plan provides a basis for allocating improvements and costs to new sanitary sewer system users such as home and apartment builders, and commercial developers. It thus provides officials with partial direction for approving building permits and upgrading the system. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-1 • To provide a guideline for improving the existing system so that each customer receives adequate sanitary sewer service. It is intended that City officials be able to use these guidelines to maintain a high quality of service at a reasonable cost. • To provide a basis for accommodating changes that occur but that cannot be forecast in the plan. To this end, the plan lists policy issues and operational criteria that can be used to develop alternatives and directions for development, improvements, and operations. 1.2 SCOPE OF STUDY The scope of study includes the following: • Coordinate plan with adjacent utility systems and identify areas for potential service area boundary adjustments. • Document City policies regarding growth and service areas. • Estimate wastewater flow rates using land use designations. • Analyze the existing system to determine its deficiencies and needed improvements. • Prepare a Capital Improvement Program and estimate its construction costs. • Document, in summary form, the existing operations and maintenance program and recommend improvements and staff additions. • Analyze the recent financial performance of the sewer utility and develop a financial operating projection statement. This plan is arranged in eight major sections. • Chapter I provides a summary of the recommendations and conclusions presented in this plan. • Chapter Il provides a general overview of the existing sewer system and a definition of terms. • Chapter III presents specific policies that guide the operation of the sewer system. • Chapter IV examines the land use policies that guide how the City accommodates growth and presents the land uses, joint use agreements and design criteria that were used to develop wastewater saturation flow rates on which the computer hydraulic analysis was based. • Chapter V describes and analyzes all components in the existing system and presents their recommended improvements. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-2 Chapter VI further describes the improvements necessary to resolve existing deficiencies and accommodate growth. The proposed improvements are also listed by priority and by project type. Chapter VII examines the operation and maintenance programs for the Wastewater Utility. Chapter VIII presents the costs of the proposed improvements and the anticipated user increases that will be necessary to support them. 1.3 PLAN REQUIREMENTS This update to the Plan is inspired by the need to provide constant evaluation of our sewer system and operating policies in order to meet the needs of the customers and to ensure compatibility with the City and County's Comprehensive plans. This updated plan is prepared in conformance with Chapter 173-240 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), which requires that a plan include the following information shown in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 WAC Plan Requirements Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan City of Renton Requirement Location in Plan The purpose and need for the ro osed plan Chapter 1 A discussion of who will own operate and maintain the system Chapter 2 The existing and proposed service boundaries Figure 2.1 Layout map including: sewer service area boundaries and existing sewers Figure 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 existing sewers and proposed improvements Figure 6.1 existing pump stations and force mains Figure 2.6 topography and elevation Figure 2.2 bodies of water and water systems (sources of supply, treatment Figure 4.4 facilities and storage reservoirs Population trend and population projection Table 4.3 Existing domestic or industrial wastewater treatment facilit Section 2.1 A discussion of any infiltration and inflow problems Section 5.2.7 A statement regarding the provisions for treatment and the adequacy Not included, service of treatment performed by King Count List of all establishments producing wastewater including quantities, Section 5.2.5 periods of production, the character of the wastewater and considerations for future industrial production Location of all existing private and public wells or water supply Figure 4.4 sources Discussion of the alternatives evaluated Chapter 6 A table that shows the cost per service in terms of both debt service Chapter 8 and operation and maintenance costs of all facilities (existing and proposed) A statement regarding compliance with any adopted water quality Chapter 3 management plan A statement regarding compliance with the State Environmental Appendix C Policy Act SEPA REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-3 1.4 EXISTING SEWER SYSTEM The City owns, operates, and maintains its sanitary sewer system. This system consists of approximately 191 miles of gravity sewer, 23 sewage lift stations and force mains, and approximately 5,107 manholes. Wastewater is discharged to King County facilities at 79 locations within the City Service Area from which it is conveyed to and treated by King County's South Treatment Reclamation Plant. The City of Renton Service Area is divided into six major wastewater collection basins: Black River, Downtown, East Cedar River, East Lake Washington, May Valley, and West Cedar River. For the most part, these major collection basins follow the natural drainage patterns of the Renton service area. For the purposes of monitoring and modeling the sanitary sewer system, the major collection basins are divided into one or more model basins. King County developed 11-model basin for the Renton service area as part of its Infiltration and Inflow Program. Each model basin is the area tributary to the downstream location where the City and King County used meters to collect flow data during the 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 flow monitoring seasons for King County's Infiltration and Inflow Program. This flow data was used for the creation and calibration of the City's hydraulic sewer model developed by Roth Hill and used in this Plan. 1.5 POLICIES AND DESIGN CRITERIA Policies, design criteria, and standards used for planning and operating the sanitary sewer system are based on laws and policies that originate from several sources. All these policies and standards have the general purpose of providing an acceptable level of service to the sanitary sewer customers. Policies presented in this plan include the following: customer service policies, financial policies, facility policies, and organizational policies. Analysis and design criteria for the sanitary sewer system are based on standards presented in the Criteria for Sewage Works Design prepared by the Washington State Department of Ecology as well as standards set by King County Department of Natural Resources - Wastewater Treatment Division and the City of Renton. 1.6 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS The City of Renton Wastewater Utility has a service area that encompasses a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses over 13,484 acres. There are several adjacent utility systems surrounding the City's existing service area, which limit the expansion of the City's sewer system. The greatest potential for expansion of the City's sanitary sewer system is within the May Valley, Skyway and East Renton areas that currently either do not have existing or adequate sanitary sewer facilities. Future sewer system requirements are based upon growth projections within the established sewer service area, derived from the Renton Traffic Analysis Zone (RTAZ) REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-4 0 projections. In addition to the RTAZ projections, future planning data for areas outside the current City boundaries was based on Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) data obtained from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Based on these sources the residential population within the service area is expected to grow from 44,504 in 2001 to 102,901 by the ultimate saturation year, which represents a growth of approximately 230 percent. The ultimate saturation year is anticipated to be after 2030. The commercial population is excepted to grow from 49,128 in 2001 to 103,357 at ultimate saturation representing a growth of 210 percent. Wastewater flow generation was modeled based on an assumed domestic generation of 100 galsld-person while infiltration and inflow (1/1) is modeled at 1,500 gallons per acre per day (gpad). Peak storms were assumed to increase the flow rate by a factor of 2 to 1. 1.7 KEY ISSUES This plan addresses the following key issues: • The need and timing of the replacement of older, deteriorating sanitary sewer facilities within large, neighborhood, size areas of the City. • The evaluation of Renton's facilities for system capacity, to address both system deficiencies and potential development within Renton's sewer service area. • The evaluation of sanitary sewer lift stations for removal, rehabilitation and replacement_ • The City's Ill program in coordination with the overall King County program to evaluate option and needs for Ill reduction. • Review of industrial waste and grease discharges to the sewer system and the need for monitoring and coordination with the public to eliminate problems that potentially lead to sewer overflows. Some of these issues were also addressed during preparations of the 1992 and 1998 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plans. 1.8 SYSTEM ANALYSIS A hydraulic and a structural analysis were conducted to determine how well the existing system achieved current policies and technical, engineering standards_ The plan identifies where the system failed to meet those objectives and recommends improvements to the existing system or construction of new facilities to achieve them. A hydraulic analysis was performed by a computer simulation of the existing system to determine its ability to convey wastewater at saturation flow rates. The Wastewater Utility's computer model was used to analyze the system and to size future facilities. This model REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-5 was updated in 2006 using the MOUSE software program. The software platform was chosen to be consistent with the software platform used by King County regional infiltration and inflow study. The model was calibrated to the year 2001 and then expanded for the 2030 ultimate buildout condition. This computer model will continue to be used by the City as an analytical, planning and management tool. A structural analysis, which is a visual inspection of the existing system, was also conducted and was based on video, as well as actual, physical inspections. Based on the hydraulic model analysis, flow projections were developed for each mini -basin. Between 2001 and the ultimate buildout, peak flows increased by an average of 1.6 times for each mini -basin. However, seven of the 53 basins actually experienced a decrease in flow with the highest decrease for the ultimate year modeled at 45 percent of the 2001 flow. Additionally, the model projected that for a couple of the mini -basins, the flow increase would be considerably higher than average, with the largest modeled ultimate peak flow increase being 7.65 times greater than the 2001 condition. The analysis revealed deficiencies that cover a broad range of areas. The hydraulic deficiencies identified are inadequate slopes (inability to achieve carrying velocities), insufficient capacity to handle wastewater flow rates, pipes that are less than 8-inches in diameter and sections that have reverse slopes. Structural deficiencies identified are pipe sag, and root and grease problems. The Renton sewer system has these hydraulic and structural problems in varying degrees throughout the system. 1.9 SEPA AND APPROVAL PROCESS A SEPA Checklist has been prepared for this plan and is presented in Appendix C. It is anticipated that this proposed plan will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required. However, many of the projects proposed herein will require SEPA checklists and an engineering determination will be made with each individual project. This plan includes review by adjacent utility systems. All comments are include in Appendix D. 1.10 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS In the development of this plan, the following conclusions were reached: 1. A substantial percentage of the system has reached or is reaching the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. The projects of highest concern are: a. Several system wide projects including: miscellaneous sewer projects and emergency repairs, Earlington sanitary sewer replacements, Renton Central Business District sewer replacement, Renton Hill sanitary sewer replacement. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-6 b. Two projects in the West Cedar River Basin: Heather Downs/Maplewood interceptor improvement and the Falcon Ridge lift station rehabilitation. c. Several projects in the East Cedar River Basin including: the Central Plateau interceptor, East Cedar River collection sewers, Evendell lift station elimination, East Renton lift station elimination and the Highlands Estates lift station elimination. d. Several projects in the Lake Washington East Basin including: Stonegate/Summerwind flow diversion, the Duval interceptor, the Westview lift station replacement/rehabilitation, the Sierra Heights sewer system construction and the Lake Washington Beach lift station rehabilitation. e. Three projects in the Black River Basin including. the Thunder Hill interceptor replacement, the SW 34th street interceptor replacement and the Lind Avenue lift station rehabilitation. f. Several projects in the Downtown Basin including: Earlington lift station elimination, the Shattuck Ave S. interceptor downsizing, the Renton Center sewer extension, the Airport lift station rehabilitation and the North Earlington collection system. g. Two projects in the May Valley Basin including: the Misty Cove/Baxter lift station replacement, and the Denny's lift station rehabilitation. 2. Continue development of the gravity sewer system in order to allow the elimination of existing sewage lift stations. These lift stations are less reliable, require higher maintenance and operations costs and cause more adverse impacts to downstream facilities than do properly planned gravity sewer systems. 3. Rehabilitate or replace the sewage lift stations that are considered to be permanent sewage facilities. These improvements will reduce maintenance costs and increase system reliability. As the City rehabilitates or replaces regional stations, on -site emergency power generators should be installed. 4. The City needs to continue to update its hydraulic model to reflect the new adopted land use designations and concurrency standards, changes in development patterns, system changes, and as data becomes more current. The City should continue the model update by completing the inventory of the sewer system, verifying the as -built records and gathering data on those parts of the system that are not recorded. 5. The City should implement a flow monitoring program to meter flows in order to gather data to calibrate the sanitary sewer computer model. This will enable the model to be more closely calibrated in areas of concern_ The City will continue to use the sewer model to develop a schedule of timing for capacity system improvement projects. As the County looks to implement 10-year cycle flow monitoring, the City should look at potential saving by partnering in the monitoring. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-7 6. The City needs to establish a grease and industrial waste discharge program for the Wastewater Utility. Grease is the leading cause of sewer overflows in our system. Industrial waste poses a serious risk to our sewer maintenance personnel. 7. The City needs to evaluate capacity restraints, analyzing them from both the potential of increasing capacity and reducing Ill within the basins that facilities serve. Where reduction in Ill is at a similar cost of upsizing facilities, serious consideration shall be given to the Ifl alternative. 8. Where the City annexes an area that is currently unsewered by another municipality, the City should provide sewer service_ Where annexation occurs and sewer service is provided by another municipality, the City should determine whether to purchase the facilities from the adjacent municipality, or to continue to allow the existing agency to provide service. Purchase of facilities should be based on the actual depreciated cost the municipality incurred from providing the facilities to obtain service. 9. The rate increases recommended in this plan should be considered an estimate to implement the City -funded portion of all the recommended improvements. Currently, new development pays a major portion of the remaining cost of recommended improvements. If funding from this source, such as the System Development Charge or Special Assessment District Charges, are not available, the City's share of these construction costs will most likely increase. It should also be recognized that this plan does not establish annual Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) or sewer rates, but rather provides a roadmap and guideline for the operation of the system. Yearly CIPs and sewer rates are established as part of the budget process. The City should update the financial models in a manner consistent with the City's budget schedule, so that rates can be adopted to accurately reflect the current financial situation within the utility. These models were developed as part of the 2006/2007 Rate Study undertaken at the same time this plan is being updated (Comprehensive Rate Study, Water, Wastewater, and Surface Water Utilities, Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc., 2006/07). 10. This plan should be updated at intervals of no greater than six years in order to accommodate unforeseen changes in existing assumptions, conditions and land use designations, and for adjusting budgets and sewer service rates. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-8 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: t , COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: JerryWasser PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: N/A EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78048 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental {SEPA} Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreiine Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistorwCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE. APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jerry Wasser 101-11 PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittric SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A'9 LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA �O WORK ORDER NO: 78048 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Rea of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and desig iteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan wi a used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, sate, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Heafth Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Li htlGlare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistorWCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet ! MIJ 1 E We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 7 �rl COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jerry Wasser CITYQFRENfQN PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER; Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NiA U LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA (grosIMUNG DIVISION I WORK ORDER NO: 78048 _ SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Nan -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Ilk uE C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics L' htfGtare Recreation Utilities Trans ortation Public Services HistorwCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas W#eadditional informati n is needqd to property assess this proposal. nature of Dir or or Authoried zRepresentative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: :• COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 LJ APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility—PLANNER: Jerry Wasser PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan '' PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: N/A APP 'C' EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA UTILITY SYSTEMS WORK ORDER NO: 78048 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shorefine Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources /1) lInt-we7- Ile y B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Gfare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoncJCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feat 14,000 Feet We h this application w' particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and hav iden " ed areas of probable impact or are s where additio al information ' needed to properly assess this proposal. Sig ctor or Aut riz presentative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 4 M 4;e,�XJ ,�Lj COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jerry Wasser PROJECT TITLE. 2009 Wastewater Plan ON PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick - = : ; SITE AREA: NIA L EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) WORK ORDER NO: 78048 41V SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Nan -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shorefine Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources N -U-9— 8. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS }JGV� C. CODE-REL4 TED COMMENTS 1J ksil� �._Q_ Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoncJCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: jjyl COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 16, 2009 APPLICATION N0: LUA09-041, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 2, 2009 APPLICANT: City of Renton Wastewater Utility PLANNER: Jer Wasser PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Wastewater Plan PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick CfTYq�{��NT SITE AREA: N/A EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA , �f)oq WORK ORDER NO: 78048 BUILD!,Nu DIVISIOU SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energyl Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS /U& �. C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS %U0 it-e Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Histono(Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. e,m J Sig of Director or Authorized Representative Date ♦ v ♦ CONSISTENCY OVERVIEWr N xo� Land Use: Environmental Documents that NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED Evaluate the Proposed Project: DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) u6edwo entRProjectMitigation: : DATE: April 2. 2009 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA09-041, ECF PROJECT NAME: 2009 Wastewater Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project 8nvimnmu l (SEPA) Review or the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the Glys sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system aver the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effeclive, safe, and reliabie sewer $yslem. PROJECT LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area OPTIONAL DETERMINATFON OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE IDNSI: As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed projecl. Therefore, as p—illed under the RCW 4321C-110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give nofice that a DNS is likely to be issues Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS, PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: March 20, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: April 2, 2009 APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Mike Benoit, City of Raritan Wastewater Utility; Tsl: (425}400-7203; El mbanoil®renlonwo.gov PermitslRevlew Requested: EnWronmontal (SEPA) Review Other Permit. which may be required: NIA Requested Studies: City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan Location where application may be reviewed; Department of Community B Economic Development (CED) - Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Halt, Ill South Grady Way, Renton, WA 99057 PUBLIC HEARING: NIA The subject site is eonsistont with the Comprehensive Plaa Environmental (SEPA) Checklist This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above applicatlon must be submitted In writing to Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner, CED - Planning Division, ri055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 99057, by 5:00 PM on April 16, 2009. If you have questions about Ibis proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive addlfional noliGwbon by mail, —fact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON; Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner; Tel; (425) 430-7382; Ernl: gwasser@rentonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and relum to: City of Renton, CEO - Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way. Renton, WA 900b7. NamefFile No.: 2009 Wastewater Plan.'LUA09-041, ECF NAME MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO CERTIFICATION reby certify that 3_ co Q of the posted by in conspicuous places or nearb escrillll OFFA DATE: SIUNhll - ,r, ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing in16 tAlck" c� day of C�F.N�t- _ a j on the NOTARY PUBLIC SIGNA' CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 2nd day of April, 2009, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Memo, NOA, Environmental Checklist, & Site Plan PMT documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Agencies See Attached Mike Benoit, City of Renton Wastewater Utility Contact/Applicant (Signature of Send STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. ��`�•`*,[t+al��f+e� Dated: Aj Notary Public in and lbrIthe Sate � � i@ `tbanl* Notary(Print) _gvy-tser l y h r, My appointment expires: t Project Name:' 2009 Wastewater Plan Project. Number: LUA09-041, ECF template - affidavit of service by mailing AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology * WDFW - Larry Fisher* Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. ` Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 — 172nd Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region * Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172nd Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * KC Wastewater Treatment Division " Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation' Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public utilities State Department of Ecology Real Estate Services NW Regional Office Attn: SEPA Coordinator 3190 160t' Avenue SE 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 *Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template - affidavit of service by mailing a +' NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: LAND USE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: April 2, 2009 LUA09-041, ECF 2009 Wastewater Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Non -Project Environmental (SEPA) Review of the City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. The Plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe, and reliable sewer system. PROJECT LOCATION: Entire Renton sewer service area OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21 C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: March 20, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: April 2, 2009 APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Mike Benoit, City of Renton Wastewater Utility; Tel: (425)430-7206; Eml: mbenoit@rentonwa.gov Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Other Permits which may be required: N/A Requested Studies: City of Renton 2009 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) — Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC HEARING: N/A CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: The subject site is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner, CED -- Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on April 16, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7382; Eml: gwasser@rentonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED — Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: 2009 Wastewater Plan/LUA09-041, ECF NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & + ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 2, 2009 TO: Mike Benoit, Wastewater Utility FROM: Gerald Wasser, Planning Division SUBJECT: Notice of Comlete Application 2009 Wastewater Plan 1 LUA09-041, ECF The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on April 20, 2009. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-7382 if you have any questions. cc: Yellow File h:\cedlplanninglcunrent planninglprojects109-041 jerrylacceptance memo 09-041.doc City of Renton GA LAND USE PERMIT t ,, MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: City Of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP:98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (425) 430-7206 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: City of Renton Wastewater Utility COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton zIP:98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER CONTACT PERSON NAME: Michael A. Benoit COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton zIP:98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (425) 430-7206 mbenoit@rentonwa.gov PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME:City of Renton Long Range Wastewater Management Plan PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: NIA KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): NIA EXISTING LAND USE(S): NIA PROPOSED LAND USE(S): NIA EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: NIA PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): NIA EXISTING ZONING: NIA PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NIA SITE AREA (in square feet): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NIA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA W:1WWP-09-0007 2006 Long Range Wastewater Nan_comptrmastcmpp.doc - ] - 09107 P JECT INFORMATION (cont___ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NIA NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): NIA PROJECT VALUE: NIA IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION —, TOWNSHIP RANGE_, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP 1, (Print Names) ".t:.s nco- A '3Ex�:r , declare that I am (please check one) the current owner of the property involved in this application or _X_ the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge d 17gliet. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that t (a � . signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/herJt eir free a%� oluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. °"�"k+tt� r J y (Signature of Owner/Representative) A�siOt1°TA y �i�f��, Notary Public in and for the ILe of Washington �A'fin���`i'`r l0 frlr/I I0"�11 AS ,G z (Signature of Owner/Representative) _. Notary (Print)= �� t=z- l : ] - 1 �� its-• My appointment expires l `� W:1WWP-09-0007 2006 Long Range Wastewater Plan_complmasterapp.doc - 2 - 09/07 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISIO" WAIV ; OF SUBMITTAL REQUL ..:MENM; This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services Section : 2. Public Works Plan Review Section 3. Building Section 4. Development Planning Section FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS �s��y PROJECT NAME: 0:1WEB1PMDEVSERV1FormslPlanninglwaiverofsubmittalregs_9-06-xls 09106 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVE: -OF SUBMITTAL REQUIV VIENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Q:1WEB\PWM)EVSERVIFarmslPlanninglwaiverafsubmittalregs_9-06.xls 09106 1 Chapter I SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF PLAN The purpose of the Renton Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan (Plan) is to present policy and design criteria and to recommend facility improvements. It is based on the City's sewer system as it existed as of January 2008. This plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the sanitary sewer system over the next six years in order to provide the Renton Sewer Service Area with an effective, safe and reliable sewer system. While this plan is an update to the 1998 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan adopted in 1999; it is a re-evaluation of the entire sanitary sewer system and a stand-alone document, not a supplement. A summary of this plan's findings and recommendations are presented in this chapter. The plan results from an evaluation of the existing sanitary sewer system and recommendations to resolve existing deficiencies and concerns, and to accommodate growth. The improvements identified in this plan are based on the requirements of the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, King County Comprehensive Plan, and City Comprehensive Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan is the overall guidance for future growth within the City of Renton. This long-range wastewater management plan is an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Renton sanitary sewer system is large, and because of the topography, complex in its operation. The condition of the current system, as well as the need for improvements, has been documented in this report. Due to the complexity of this system and the number of issues that must be addressed, this report is organized so that a reader may review a summary of it and its recommendations in this chapter without reading the background or detailed information that led to those results_ The plan provides a recognized framework for making decisions about Renton's sanitary sewer service area, which includes properties both inside and outside the City limits. It is intended to aid decision -makers as well as users, including the Wastewater Utility, City Council members, the Mayor and staff, builders, developers, community groups, and other government agencies. The plan will be a useful tool in the following ways: As a framework for improvements and operations that govern sanitary sewer system developments in the Renton Wastewater Utility service area. The plan provides a basis for allocating improvements and costs to new sanitary sewer system users such as home and apartment builders, and commercial developers_ It thus provides officials with partial direction for approving building permits and upgrading the system. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-1 Ell • To provide a guideline for improving the existing system so that each customer receives adequate sanitary sewer service. It is intended that City officials be able to use these guidelines to maintain a high quality of service at a reasonable cost. • To provide a basis for accommodating changes that occur but that cannot be forecast in the plan. To this end, the plan lists policy issues and operational criteria that can be used to develop alternatives and directions for development, improvements, and operations. 1.2 SCOPE OF STUDY The scope of study includes the following: • Coordinate plan with adjacent utility systems and identify areas for potential service area boundary adjustments. • Document City policies regarding growth and service areas. • Estimate wastewater flow rates using land use designations. • Analyze the existing system to determine its deficiencies and needed improvements. • Prepare a Capital Improvement Program and estimate its construction costs. • Document, in summary form, the existing operations and maintenance program and recommend improvements and staff additions. • Analyze the recent financial performance of the sewer utility and develop a financial operating projection statement. This plan is arranged in eight major sections: • Chapter I provides a summary of the recommendations and conclusions presented in this plan. • Chapter II provides a general overview of the existing sewer system and a definition of terms. • Chapter III presents specific policies that guide the operation of the sewer system. • Chapter IV examines the land use policies that guide how the City accommodates growth and presents the land uses, joint use agreements and design criteria that were used to develop wastewater saturation flow rates on which the computer hydraulic analysis was based. • Chapter V describes and analyzes all components in the existing system and presents their recommended improvements. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-2 • Chapter VI further describes the improvements necessary to resolve existing deficiencies and accommodate growth. The proposed improvements are also listed by priority and by project type. • Chapter VII examines the operation and maintenance programs for the Wastewater Utility. • Chapter VIII presents the costs of the proposed improvements and the anticipated user increases that will be necessary to support them. 1.3 PLAN REQUIREMENTS This update to the Plan is inspired by the need to provide constant evaluation of our sewer system and operating policies in order to meet the needs of the customers and to ensure compatibility with the City and County's Comprehensive plans. This updated plan is prepared in conformance with Chapter 173-240 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), which requires that a plan include the following information shown in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 WAC Plan Requirements Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan City of Renton Requirement Location in Plan The ur ose and need for the ro osed pian Chapter 1 A discussion of who will own operate and maintain the system Chapter 2 The existing and proposed service boundaries Figure 2.1 Layout map including: sewer service area boundaries and existing sewers Figure 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 existing sewers and proposed improvements Figure 6.1 existing pump stations and force mains Figure 2.6 topography and elevation Figure 2.2 bodies of water and water systems (sources of supply, treatment Figure 4.4 facilities and storage reservoirs Population trend and population prqjection Table 4.3 Existing domestic or industrial wastewater treatment facility Section 2.1 A discussion of any infiltration and inflow problems Section 5.2.7 A statement regarding the provisions for treatment and the adequacy Not included, service of treatment performed by King Count List of all establishments producing wastewater including quantities, Section 5.2.5 periods of production, the character of the wastewater and considerations for future industrial production Location of all existing private and public wells or water supply Figure 4.4 sources Discussion of the alternatives evaluated Chapter 6 A table that shows the cost per service in terms of both debt service Chapter 8 and operation and maintenance costs of all facilities (existing and _proposed) A statement regarding compliance with any adopted water quality Chapter 3 management plan A statement regarding compliance with the State Environmental Appendix C Policy Act SEPA REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-3 1.4 EXISTING SEWER SYSTEM The City owns, operates, and maintains its sanitary sewer system. This system consists of approximately 191 miles of gravity sewer, 23 sewage lift stations and force mains, and approximately 9,107 manholes. Wastewater is discharged to King County facilities at 79 locations within the City Service Area from which it is conveyed to and treated by King County's South Treatment Reclamation Plant. The City of Renton Service Area is divided into six major wastewater collection basins: Black River, Downtown, East Cedar River, East Lake Washington, May Valley, and West Cedar River_ For the most part, these major collection basins follow the natural drainage patterns of the Renton service area. For the purposes of monitoring and modeling the sanitary sewer system, the major collection basins are divided into one or more model basins. King County developed 11-model basin for the Renton service area as part of its Infiltration and Inflow Program. Each model basin is the area tributary to the downstream location where the City and King County used meters to collect flow data during the 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 flow monitoring seasons for King County's Infiltration and inflow Program. This flow data was used for the creation and calibration of the City's hydraulic sewer model developed by Roth Hill and used in this Plan. 1.5 POLICIES AND DESIGN CRITERIA Policies, design criteria, and standards used for planning and operating the sanitary sewer system are based on laws and policies that originate from several sources. All these policies and standards have the general purpose of providing an acceptable level of service to the sanitary sewer customers. Policies presented in this plan include the following: customer service policies, financial policies, facility policies, and organizational policies. Analysis and design criteria for the sanitary sewer system are based on standards presented in the Criteria for Sewage Works Design prepared by the Washington State Department of Ecology as well as standards set by King County Department of Natural Resources - Wastewater Treatment Division and the City of Renton. 1.6 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS The City of Renton Wastewater Utility has a service area that encompasses a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses over 13,484 acres. There are several adjacent utility systems surrounding the City's existing service area, which limit the expansion of the City's sewer system_ The greatest potential for expansion of the City's sanitary sewer system is within the May Valley, Skyway and East Renton areas that currently either do not have existing or adequate sanitary sewer facilities. Future sewer system requirements are based upon growth projections within the established sewer service area, derived from the Renton Traffic Analysis Zone (RTAZ) REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-4 projections. In addition to the RTAZ projections, future planning data for areas outside the current City boundaries was based on Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) data obtained from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)_ Based on these sources the residential population within the service area is expected to grow from 44,504 in 2001 to 102,901 by the ultimate saturation year, which represents a growth of approximately 230 percent. The ultimate saturation year is anticipated to be after 2030. The commercial population is excepted to grow from 49,128 in 2001 to 103,357 at ultimate saturation representing a growth of 210 percent. Wastewater flow generation was modeled based on an assumed domestic generation of 100 gals/d-person while infiltration and inflow (III) is modeled at 1,500 gallons per acre per day (gpad). Peak storms were assumed to increase the flow rate by a factor of 2 to 1. 1.7 KEY ISSUES This plan addresses the following key issues: 0 The need and timing of the replacement of older, deteriorating sanitary sewer facilities within large, neighborhood, size areas of the City. The evaluation of Renton's facilities for system capacity, to address both system deficiencies and potential development within Renton's sewer service area. • The evaluation of sanitary sewer lift stations for removal, rehabilitation and replacement. • The City's 1/1 program in coordination with the overall King County program to evaluate option and needs for 1/1 reduction. • Review of industrial waste and grease discharges to the sewer system and the need for monitoring and coordination with the public to eliminate problems that potentially lead to sewer overflows. Some of these issues were also addressed during preparations of the 1992 and 1998 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plans. 1.8 SYSTEM ANALYSIS A hydraulic and a structural analysis were conducted to determine how well the existing system achieved current policies and technical, engineering standards. The plan identifies where the system failed to meet those objectives and recommends improvements to the existing system or construction of new facilities to achieve them. A hydraulic analysis was performed by a computer simulation of the existing system to determine its ability to convey wastewater at saturation flow rates. The Wastewater Utility's computer model was used to analyze the system and to size future facilities. This model REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-5 was updated in 2006 using the MOUSE software program. The software platform was chosen to be consistent with the software platform used by King County regional infiltration and inflow study. The model was calibrated to the year 2001 and then expanded for the 2030 ultimate buildout condition. This computer model will continue to be used by the City as an analytical, planning and management tool. A structural analysis, which is a visual inspection of the existing system, was also conducted and was based on video, as well as actual, physical inspections. Based on the hydraulic model analysis, flow projections were developed for each mini -basin. Between 2001 and the ultimate buildout, peak flows increased by an average of 1.6 times for each mini -basin. However, seven of the 53 basins actually experienced a decrease in flow with the highest decrease for the ultimate year modeled at 45 percent of the 2001 flow_ Additionally, the model projected that for a couple of the mini -basins, the flow increase would be considerably higher than average, with the largest modeled ultimate peak flow increase being 7.65 times greater than the 2001 condition. The analysis revealed deficiencies that cover a broad range of areas. The hydraulic deficiencies identified are inadequate slopes (inability to achieve carrying velocities), insufficient capacity to handle wastewater flow rates, pipes that are less than 8-inches in diameter and sections that have reverse slopes. Structural deficiencies identified are pipe sag, and root and grease problems. The Renton sewer system has these hydraulic and structural problems in varying degrees throughout the system. 1.9 SEPA AND APPROVAL PROCESS A SEPA Checklist has been prepared for this plan and is presented in Appendix C. It is anticipated that this proposed plan will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required. However, many of the projects proposed herein will require SEPA checklists and an engineering determination will be made with each individual project. This plan includes review by adjacent utility systems. All comments are include in Appendix D. 1.10 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS In the development of this plan, the following conclusions were reached: I- A substantial percentage of the system has reached or is reaching the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced_ The projects of highest concern are: a. Several system wide projects including: miscellaneous sewer projects and emergency repairs, Earlington sanitary sewer replacements, Renton Central Business District sewer replacement, Renton Hill sanitary sewer replacement. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-6 b. Two projects in the West Cedar River Basin: Heather Downs/Maplewood interceptor improvement and the Falcon Ridge lift station rehabilitation. c. Several projects in the East Cedar River Basin including: the Central Plateau interceptor, East Cedar River collection sewers, Evendell lift station elimination, East Renton lift station elimination and the Highlands Estates lift station elimination. d. Several projects in the Lake Washington East Basin including: Stonegate/Summerwind flow diversion, the Duval interceptor, the Westview lift station replacement/rehabilitation, the Sierra Heights sewer system construction and the Lake Washington Beach lift station rehabilitation. e_ Three projects in the Black River Basin including: the Thunder Hill interceptor replacement, the SW 34th street interceptor replacement and the Lind Avenue lift station rehabilitation. f. Several projects in the Downtown Basin including: Earlington lift station elimination, the Shattuck Ave S. interceptor downsizing, the Renton Center sewer extension, the Airport lift station rehabilitation and the North Earlington collection system. g. Two projects in the May Valley Basin including: the Misty Cove/Baxter lift station replacement, and the Denny's lift station rehabilitation. 2. Continue development of the gravity sewer system in order to allow the elimination of existing sewage lift stations. These lift stations are less reliable, require higher maintenance and operations costs and cause more adverse impacts to downstream facilities than do properly planned gravity sewer systems. 3. Rehabilitate or replace the sewage lift stations that are considered to be permanent sewage facilities. These improvements will reduce maintenance costs and increase system reliability. As the City rehabilitates or replaces regional stations, on -site emergency power generators should be installed. 4. The City needs to continue to update its hydraulic model to reflect the new adopted land use designations and concurrency standards, changes in development patterns, system changes, and as data becomes more current. The City should continue the model update by completing the inventory of the sewer system, verifying the as -built records and gathering data on those parts of the system that are not recorded. 5_ The City should implement a flow monitoring program to meter flows in order to gather data to calibrate the sanitary sewer computer model. This will enable the model to be more closely calibrated in areas of concern. The City will continue to use the sewer model to develop a schedule of timing for capacity system improvement projects. As the County looks to implement 10-year cycle flow monitoring, the City should look at potential saving by partnering in the monitoring. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-7 f 6. The City needs to establish a grease and industrial waste discharge program for the Wastewater Utility. Grease is the leading cause of sewer overflows in our system. Industrial waste poses a serious risk to our sewer maintenance personnel- 7- The City needs to evaluate capacity restraints, analyzing them from both the potential of increasing capacity and reducing 1II within the basins that facilities serve. Where reduction in III is at a similar cost of upsizing facilities, serious consideration shall be given to the Ill alternative. 8. Where the City annexes an area that is currently unsewered by another municipality, the City should provide sewer service. Where annexation occurs and sewer service is provided by another municipality, the City should determine whether to purchase the facilities from the adjacent municipality, or to continue to allow the existing agency to provide service. Purchase of facilities should be based on the actual depreciated cost the municipality incurred from providing the facilities to obtain service. 9. The rate increases recommended in this plan should be considered an estimate to implement the City -funded portion of all the recommended improvements. Currently, new development pays a major portion of the remaining cost of recommended improvements. if funding from this source, such as the System Development Charge or Special Assessment District Charges, are not available, the City's share of these construction costs will most likely increase. It should also be recognized that this plan does not establish annual Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) or sewer rates, but rather provides a roadmap and guideline for the operation of the system. Yearly CIPs and sewer rates are established as part of the budget process. The City should update the financial models in a manner consistent with the City`s budget schedule, so that rates can be adopted to accurately reflect the current financial situation within the utility. These models were developed as part of the 2006/2007 Rate Study undertaken at the same time this plan is being updated (Comprehensive Rate Study, Water, Wastewater, and Surface Water Utilities, Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc., 2006107). 10. This plan should be updated at intervals of no greater than six years in order to accommodate unforeseen changes in existing assumptions, conditions and land use designations, and for adjusting budgets and sewer service rates. REVIEW DRAFT - January 2009 1-8 CITY OF RENTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply", Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: City of Renton 2008 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton - Wastewater Utility 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1055 South Grady Way Contact: Mike Benoit - (425) 430-7206 Renton, WA 98057 4. Date checklist prepared: February 23, 2009 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The 2008 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan addresses the policies, criteria, and recommendations needed to construct, maintain, and manage a wastewater utility for full land use development (saturation) under current comprehensive land use plans. That level of development will likely occur by the year 2040. This Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan will be adopted in early 2009. It will be further supplemented or updated on a regular basis or more often if needed. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Yes, the City plans to supplement or update the Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan on a regular basis or more often if needed. This study recommends that the plan be updated in 2014. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Each of the projects identified by this plan is subject to SEPA regulations. Depending on the scope of project, each will have its own environmental checklist and determination which would be completed as specific projects are proposed for construction. 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. Several individual projects within the area covered by this proposal are pending SEPA approval. EA96comp%SEPA98.doc\MAS -2- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The 2008 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan will need to be approved by the Renton City Council and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The King County Utilities Technical Review Committee (UTRC) will review the plan and make recommendations to the Executive and County Council as to the consistency of such items with adopted county policies and codes. King County will review and approve franchises to allow the construction of sewer facilities in county rights -of -way. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. The 2008 Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan addresses policies, criteria, assumptions and recommendations for the City's planning area. The major purpose of the Plan is to provide a long range plan for facility improvements necessary to serve the estimated population at saturation. The Plan addresses facility reliability, public health, groundwater and environmental protection, operation and maintenance, and financing issues. The plan also addresses the need to expand Renton's sewer service area into its Urban Growth Area as the appropriate provider of the urban service per the King County Countywide Planning Policies. This checklist does not address the specific projects addressed in the five year capital improvement program. This is a programmatic checklist and does not address any site specific conditions. These conditions as well as the associated impacts will be discussed in the SEPA reviews of each project. 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. The area covered by this comprehensive sewer system plan is the sewer service area as shown in Figure 2.3. Renton has entered into boundary agreements with most of the sewer service providers adjacent to the City. These service boundaries are established and are not generally altered by annexations. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other The forces of glaciation during the last million years fundamentally shaped the geologic characteristics of the proposed service area's natural landscape. As the glaciers advanced and retreated, they deposited, compressed, and leveled the soils that formed the plateau areas to the east and west of the City, gouged out Lake Washington, and the wide, flat flood plain of the Green River Valley, and determined the original routes of the Cedar River, Green River, and May Creek. The modern result is several water courses with narrow to wide flood plains adjacent to steep banks up to rolling hilly plateaus. EA96comp\SEPA98.doc1MAB -3- 1998 City of Renton Long -Mange ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) The proposed service area contains numerous slopes within the ranges of 15-25%, 25-40%, and greater than 40%, as a result of glacial scouring. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. In general, soil types are classified according to mineral composition, topography, biological activities within the soil, climate, and the length of time of soil development. The following description of four soil types (or associations) existing in the Renton area is based on the U.S. Soil Conservation Service's soil survey for King County. the Soils Map shows the four types found in the Renton area. These types are the Alderwood Association, the Oridia-Seattle-Woodinville Association, the Beausite-Alderwood Association, and the Everett Association. (Community Profile: Oct., 1989) d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Many of the major valleys and shoreline bluffs in the proposed service area are bordered by steeply sloping unconsolidated glacial deposits that are highly susceptible tom gravity sliding. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. We do not anticipate that any of the projects identified in this plan will require grading or filling of a site. When backfilling the trench, we will use native material (that which was removed during excavation) if it meets standards. If the native material is not of an appropriate quality, we will import backfill from an approved source. Any imported backfill material will be addressed in the environmental review during project specific planning phases. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Minor erosion may result during construction of program projects. Standard erosion control measures will minimize any impact from the minor erosion. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Program projects may rarely directly create impervious surfaces. Typically, sewers are installed in asphalt roadways or on easements where structures are prohibited. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: When projects are developed, pursuant to this comprehensive plan, the construction of those projects will meet all erosion control requirements as set forth in the City's adoption of the King County Surface Water Manual, King County Erosion Standards, or additionally be required by a SEPA finding. EA96comp15EPA98.doc1N1AB -4- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Potential vehicular and equipment emissions may affect the ambient air quality for a short period of time during construction of program projects. These impacts would be addressed In environmental review during project specific planning phases. b. Are there any off -site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Potential vehicular emissions may result during the ongoing maintenance functions of the system by City staff. All City vehicles must meet Sate emissions control requirements including bi-annual emissions tests. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: When projects are developed, pursuant to the Long -Range Wastewater Management Plan, the construction of those projects will meet all City or County codes including emissions control. 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)? It yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Yes. The northwest boundary of the City is the shoreline of Lake Washington. There are several streams and rivers in the area. In the northern portion of the proposed service area there is May Creek, a Class 2 stream (with salmonids) which flows into Lake Washington. There are several unclassified streams that flow into May Creek. Maplewood Creek flows from the East Renton Plateau to the Cedar River. The lower portion of Maplewood Creek is a Class 2 stream (with salmonids). The upper portions are unclassified. A short run of Madsen Creek, a Class 2 stream (with salmonids), enters the proposed service area prior to entering the Cedar River. The Cedar River is a class 1 stream that flows through the Middle of the proposed service area and discharges into Lake Washington. In addition to the class 2 streams mentioned above, there are several unclassified streams that flow into the Cedar from the East Plateau portion of the the service area. Panther Creek is a Class 2 stream (with salmonids). There are a couple of unclassified streams that flow into it in the service area. Panther creek is a tributary to Springbrook Creek EA96comp%SEPA98.doc1MAB -5- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Springbrook Creek is a Class 2 stream (with salmonids) as it flows north through Renton. As it crosses north under Grady Way it becomes a class 1 stream. Springbrook is pumped into the Green River, which eventually flows into Puget Sound. There are numerous wetlands in the identified sewer service area. Some of the projects identified in this plan may be in the vicinity of these wetlands. These projects will address this issue in the SEPA review of the individual projects. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 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. Any projects identified within this document that are within 200 feet of the described waters will address the issue in the SEPA and Shoreline Permit Review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SERA finding. It Is the Wastewater Utility's goal to avoid construction in or around wetlands. It is, however, not beyond the scope of possibility that we will have to work on lines existing in the vicinity of wetlands or that engineering constraints may leave us few options for new construction. If work is required in or around wetlands, we will address this issue in the SEPA review for that specific project. Reasonable effort will be made to maintain the integrity of, restore, or replace all wetlands areas as required by State and local regulations. 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. Any fill and dredge material that may be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands will be addressed In the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. We do not anticipate that there will be any discharge to or withdrawal from surface water. The Sewer Comprehensive Plan proposes elimination of on -site sewage disposal systems that could cause discharge of contaminated waters to surface waters in the event a failure occurs. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Within the proposed service area there are 100-year flood plains along several streams, including but not limited to Cedar River, May Creek, and Springbrook Creek. Portions of specific projects may be located within a 100-year flood plain. These projects will address this issue in the SEPA review of the individual projects. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. E:W6compISEPA98.doc1 1AB -6- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 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. Any potential discharge of waste materials to surface waters will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. We do not anticipate that there will be any discharge to or withdrawal from ground water. The Sewer Comprehensive Plan proposes elimination of on -site sewage disposal systems that could cause discharge of contaminated waters to ground waters In the event a failure occurs. The study also proposes design and construction standards for use in the Aquifer Protection Areas. 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. This study proposes guidelines and projects that will result In the reduction of discharges into the ground water by reducing the potential failure of Renton's sewer system, and allowing for elimination of septic systems. This will be a beneficial impact of this Plan. Any potential discharge of waste materials into the ground will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. C. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1 } Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, if so, describe. There will be no runoff that can be directly attributed to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan or any completed project as described within. Any runoff that may occur during construction of the capital improvement projects will be subject to City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements provided in the SEPA finding. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No discharge of waste materials to ground or surface waters will result from the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. The Plan discusses and proposes design and construction policies in the Aquifer Protection Areas as well as proposing a sanitary sewer system that will allow for the elimination of on -site sewage disposal systems that may be allowing the discharge of contaminated material to surface or ground waters. EA96comp%SEPA98.doc1MAB -7- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts will be addressed the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, MMIle, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs x grass x pasture crop or grain X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other X water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other X^ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? It is expected that localized impacts to vegetation could occur as a result of clearing to accommodate construction of projected facilities. Any potential removal or alteration of vegetation will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes will be followed and any necessary removal will be mitigated at the time of application. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. It is currently unknown if threatened or endangered flora exists within the study area. If there are threatened or endangered species identified on or near the site of any individual project discussed within this Plan, the impacts will be considered and discussed during the SEPA review of that project. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Any potential landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on site will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. EA96comp%SEPA98.doc1MAB -8- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range __ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: A wide variety of birds and animals native to the Puget Sound Lowlands are found within the study area. The more common are underlined below: Threatened or endangered species will be avoided, relocated or replaced wherever possible. Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Protected species such as the bald eagle have been observed within the study area. It is not expected that the proposed program would adversely impact these species over the long term. Short term construction related impacts may occur. These impacts would be discussed in the SEPA review of the specific project and avoided wherever possible. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Yes. The Cedar River is a fish migration route used by Chinook, Coho and Sockeye Salmon; and Steelhead and Searun Cutthroat Trout. The Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization contends that "for its size, the Cedar River in this section supports one of the largest populations of salmon in the State". As identified in the May Creek Current and Future Conditions Report (August 1995), May Creek and some of it tributaries support five species of salmonids, including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Cutthroat Trout. The entire State of Washington is included within the Pacific flyway migration route. We do not anticipate any project within this plan having any major, long term impacts on migration routes. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Any potential measures to preserve or enhance wildlife will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. EA96comp15EPA98.doc1MAS -9- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range _ _ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 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. Some facilities, such as lift stations, will require electrical energy in order to run the pumps and telemetry. We also use gas powered emergency generators to power stations in case of an electrical failure. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. None of the proposed project facilities would cast shadows affecting adjacent or surrounding properties. 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: All facilities will be constructed utilizing efficient energy use systems that will not effect safety or reliability. Whenever the option is available, sewage lift stations will be eliminated and gravity sewers constructed to reduce the electrical power consumption of the system. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. There are no environmental health hazards directly associated with the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. This Plan will have a beneficial impact by helping to reduce environmental health hazards by making sanitary sewer service available to land uses that generate pollutants. Renton's wastewater collection system, like any other, has the potential of spill or environmental health hazard because of failure due to lack of funding or personnel to maintain or replace the system as needed. This Plan documents and proposes policy and procedures to minimize the potential of a health hazard. The system is also susceptible to catastrophic events such as earthquakes. We cannot plan against them, if the ground moves significantly the line will rupture. The Comprehensive Plan recommends that the City Wastewater Utility prepares an Emergency Response Plan. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. The Wastewater Utility's Maintenance Division and City's Emergency Services Departments are on call, 24 hour a day, to address any emergencies that may occur. EA96comp\SEPA98.doc\MAB -to- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range __ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: This document details policy and design criteria, such as policies for the design or elimination of lift station, and design loading or design period of our sewer facilities, intended to reduce this possibility to the absolute minimum. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Existing noise is not anticipated to affect construction or operation of projects proposed in this plan. 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. There will not be any noise involved with the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. The projects identified in this Plan will have short term noise impacts associated with their construction. After they are put into operation, lift stations will generate minimal levels of noise. Underground stations would be muffled by the ground so as to be practically silent while above -ground stations will have a hum that would be quieter than the noise of an arterial such as Sunset Blvd. or Main Avenue. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: When projects are developed pursuant to this Comprehensive Plan, the construction of those projects will meet all City or County codes including those regulating noise. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Current land uses within the area of this study vary from heavy industrial to single family residential to vacant. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Many portions of this study area have a history of agricultural uses. Any projects identified within this document that may be in an area once used for agriculture will address this issue in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. C. Describe any structures on the site. Structures vary throughout the project are from residential to industrial. This includes single family, multi -family, commercial, retail, office, light manufacturing and heavy manufacturing. EA96comp15EPA98.doc1MAB -11- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range _ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? When eliminating or replacing a lift station, the structure housing the station may be demolished. Demolition of any other structures for or during the construction of any the identified projects is not anticipated. If a structure must be demolished, it will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. Compensation and relocation, if necessary, would be addressed in project specific documentation. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The Comprehensive Plan covers all areas of the City and involves all zoning within the City code. Current zoning varies depending upon the specific location of individual projects within the comprehensive planning area. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The 2004 City of Renton Comprehensive Plan (as ammended) designates land use within the City limits. The remainder of the program planning area, which is in unincorporated King County, uses the 1994 King County Comprehensive Plan (as ammended) to designate land use. All of the study area in unincorporated King County is designate "urban". Three Community Plans, New Castle (1988), Soos Creek (1991), and West Hill (1994) were used as additional information in the County areas. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Some of the projects identified within this document are in areas identified in the Shoreline Master Program for the City of Renton. Any of the projects within these areas will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Some of the projects identified within this document are in areas that may be classified as "environmentally sensitive" in categories such as soils, slopes, and wetlands These projects will be addressed in the SEPA review of the individual project to determine the alternative with the least environmental impact. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Presently, the City of Renton Sanitary Sewer System services approximately 11,000 customer accounts (domestic and commercial). This study addresses sewer needs for full (saturation) development under current Comprehensive land Use Plans. When the study area identified in this Plan is fully developed (under current land use) and the necessary sewer system is in place, we project approximately 20,000 customers. EA96comp\SEPA9 S.doc\MAB -12- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range _ _ __ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? It is not anticipated that any projects identified within this Plan would displace anyone within the project area. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Does not apply. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: This proposed Comprehensive Sewer System Plan was prepared to be consistent with the City's and County's Comprehensive Land Use Plans and with the comprehensive sewer system plans of each adjacent municipality. The Wastewater Utility will maintain coordination with the City's Land Use Comp Plan by updating or amending our Plan as needed. To ensure compatibility the Plan will be reviewed by all applicable State agencies and adjacent utilities. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units will be provided as a result of the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. This Plan addresses the development of the sewer system needed for land uses under the current (2004) City Land Use Plan. Any housing units constructed concurrently or subsequently to projects identified in this study will be per adopted City of Renton Land Use Plans and Polices. The specific projects identified within this Plan will be designed to handle the capacity proposed in the Land Use Comp Plan current at that time. Sewer capacity is but one factor in the growth of the housing supply. Development should be per the Land Use Plan and not until all facilities (i.e., water, emergency services, schools, transportation) are in place. Therefore, no significant impact on housing will result from these projects. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. We do not anticipate the elimination of any units by either the adoption of this Plan or any subsequent projects. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Neither the adoption of this Plan nor any of the projects talked about within this document will have any direct impacts on local or regional housing supply. None of the projects are of a scope that would require bringing large numbers of workers to the area for construction or operation. 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. EA96compl5 EPA98.doc1M AB - t 3- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Some of the projects identified within this study will include sewage pumping stations which may include above ground electrical panel enclosures (up to six feet tall), small permanent buildings (up to twenty-five feet tall) or under a freestanding canopied (carport type) structure. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views of project areas would be altered during construction due to clearing, excavation and staging activities. It is not anticipated that any public views would be permanently blocked. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: If any projects Identified within this study have aesthetic impacts, they will be addressed in the SEPA review of that project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided In the SEPA finding. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? No light or glare will be produced by the adoption of this plan. The projects identified within this plan may create a temporary increase in ambient lighting during construction activity. Some lift stations may have security lighting. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Lighting will be focused and directed to mitigate any potential lighting impacts. If any lighting over 300 watts is used, It will be shielded to prevent light and glare impacts on the adjacent residents. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? This study area has numerous recreational opportunities such as facilities belonging to the City of Renton Parks Department (including parks, trails, community center, and the Maplewood Golf Course), King County (such as parks and trails), the Renton School District (play fields), Issaquah School District (play fields), and private parties (beaches and docks). b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. We do not anticipate any permanent impacts to existing recreational usage. Some of the projects identified within this Plan may have temporary impacts, such as EA96comp\SEPA98. doc1MAS -14- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range _ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist access problems, during construction. There is also the potential for recreational enhancement such as trails that may be developed as part of some sewer projects. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Neither the adoption of this Plan nor the construction of the projects identified in the study will have any permanent impacts on recreational opportunities. Some of the projects may have temporary impacts during construction or the potential for recreational enhancement. These items would be discussed in the SEPA review of the individual project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided In the SEPA finding. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None are known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None are known. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Any measures that may be necessary to reduce or control impacts will be mitigated at the time individual projects are reviewed per SEPA requirements. If any evidence of historical, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance is discovered, there will be a cessation of construction activity until a proper survey can be completed. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The Transportation System within the study area consists of major transportation corridors, arterials, City streets, County streets and local access roads. The major transportation corridors include Interstate 405, State Route 167 (Valley Freeway), State Route 169 (Maple Valley Highway), State Route 900 (Sunset Highway), and State Route 515 (old Benson Highway). The City's sewer system is planned and constructed, in most part, to utilize public street rights of way. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. There are currently over twenty public transit routes interlacing the proposed service area. Some portions of the area are well supported by bus routes. Other areas do not have transit support in close proximity. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? EA96compl$EPA98.doc \MAB -15 - 1998 City of Renton Long -Range' ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Does not apply. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? The projects identified within this Plan will not require any new roadways. Construction impacts may make it necessary to make temporary improvements to accommodate access or to restore an existing roadway. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Does not apply. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. There will be a temporary increase in vehicular trips during the construction of the projects identified within this Plan. The amount of vehicular trips generated by the completed projects and the enlargement of the system should be offset by the reduction in trips due to the replacement of high maintenance facilities, such as old concrete lines or lift stations. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: If any of the projects identified within this document have impacts to transportation, the impacts will be discussed in the SEPA Checklist submitted for that project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. If any of the projects identified within this document have Impacts on public services, the impacts will be discussed in the SEPA Checklist submitted for that project. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: cable 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. EA96comp\S EPA98.doc%M A €3 -16- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range ___ _ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Please refer to question A-11. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood e d ay withdraw any declaration of non -significance that it might issue in re" nce upon s checkl"uld there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full discl suy�on my rt. Proponent: Name Printed: David M. Christens n Date: EA96comp\SEPA98.doc1MAB -17- 1998 City of Renton tong -Range - __ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON -PROJECT ACTIONS (This sheet should only be used for actions involving decision on policies, plans and programs. Do not use this sheet for project actions.) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? This Comprehensive Sewer Plan is a long range proposal and documentation of operation policy, design criteria, and recommended facility improvements. It will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the system. When we construct any of the proposed rehabilitation or replacements, there will be the potential of discharge to the environment, as we connect or bypass active lines. This potential is minor, however, when compared to the probable impact a neglected and deteriorating facility would have. A sewer system that is properly designed, constructed, and maintained should have, during it's useful life, a minimal likelihood to discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances. While we can not eliminate natural disaster or human error impacts to the system, following proper engineering, construction and maintenance practices, as identified in this plan, should minimize the potential of impacts. If there is a spill or discharge, the City will follow Department of Ecology cleanup and reporting guidelines. Proposed measure to avoid or reduce such increases are: This study proposes guidelines and specific projects that will reduce the possibility of release of toxic or hazardous substances by reducing the potential of failure of Renton's sewer system, and allowing for the elimination of septic systems. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Adoption of this Plan will not directly affect plants, animals, fish or marine life. However, there will be the potential of indirect impacts as projects identified within the plan are constructed. Those impacted were discussed in Sections B.4 and B.5 of this checklist. Proposed measure to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Any projects identified within this document that may affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life will address this issued in the SEPA review of the individual project. EA96comp\SFPA98.doc%MAB -1 S- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range 1 _ ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Any threatened or endangered species of plants will be avoided, relocated, or replaced wherever possible. it is not expected that the proposed program would have any long term impact of animals or fish. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? It Is not anticipated that the adoption of this Plan or the construction of any projects identified within will have any significant impact on the depletion of energy or natural resources. (See Section B.6 of this checklist.) Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Many projects identified in this study will remove sewage pumping stations in favor of gravity systems and thus reduce the utilities energy consumption. All City or County codes, as well as any outside agency requirements, will be met as provided in the SEPA finding. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The Wastewater Utility is creating this Comprehensive Plan to identify, document, and propose policies for the maintenance and construction of our sewer system in a manner that is consistent with the public health and water quality objectives of the State of Washington as well as the goals set by the City and County to protect environmentally sensitive areas. It is the Wastewater Utility's intent to strike a balance where we avoid environmentally sensitive areas where feasible; prevent or reduce the maintenance or deterioration of our system; and eliminate septic systems where they pose a potential threat to the environment. (See Sections B.1, B.3 and B.8 of this checklist). Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Construction of the new facilities as well as the redevelopment of existing facilities will be accomplished in a manner to protect environmentally sensitive areas and with measures to mitigate any potential impacts. These will be addressed on a project by project basis, as appropriate, when they are submitted for SERA review. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The City's adopted Land Use Plan was reviewed to ensure that this Comprehensive Sewer System Plan would be compatible with land and shoreline use. The development of new facilities and redevelopment of existing facilities will be accomplished in a manner to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts where feasible and still maintain the purpose of a sewer utility. This Plan and the projects identified within it are not sensitive enough to land use as to allow or disallow uses that are incompatible with existing Plans. We supply sewer service (urban services) to areas designated urban as per State requirements. How the land or shoreline is used is determined by the Land Use Plan. EA96comp%SEPA98.doc1MA B -19- 1998 City of Renton Long -Range' ewater Management Plan Environmental Checklist Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Construction of the new facilities as well as the redevelopment of existing facilities will be accomplished in a manner to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts and with measures to mitigate any potential impacts. These will be addressed on a project by project basis, as appropriate, when they are submitted for SEPA review. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? This Comprehensive Sewer System Plan provides a guideline to help accommodate the increased demand for sewer service that the City has been and is expected to continue providing as the City develops. This Plan addresses the demands on the sewer system based on adopted Comprehensive and Land Use Plans and will not Increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities. The projects identified within this Plan will be phased by priority per the criteria set forth in the Plan with emphasis put on the rehabilitation and replacement of existing systems; aquifer protection; and removal of lift stations. There will be times when the minimum size pipe needed will have more capacity available than desired or when the most efficient use of funds is to put in a larger line, designed for the build -out of the basin, when a smaller line will be adequate in resolving the current problem. The excess sewer capacity itself will not increase the demand of other public services. Any subsequent development that has an impact on public services will have to provide the additional services to satisfy the demand. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: This Plan addresses the increased demand put on the sewer utility by development in and around the City and what is foreseen as development occurs per the current adopted Land Use Plan. As the Land Use Plan is updated, the Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan will also be updated. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. This Plan is in accordance with all local, State and Federal law and requirements for the protection of the environment. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood t e lea a ay withdraw any declaration of non -significance that it might issue in reli ce upon th" ecklis hould there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full discl r on my p Proponent: Name Printed: David M. Christensem Date: EA96comp158PA98.doc%M AB -20- ri Printed: 03-20-2009 CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA09-041 Payment Made: 03/20/2009 11:25 AM Total Payment: 400.00 BENOIT Current Payment Made to the Following Items: P. Receipt Number: R0901115 Payee: INTERFUND TRANSFER -MIKE Trans Account Code Description Amount ---------------- ------- 5010 ------------------ 000.345,81.00.0007 ------------------------------ Environmental Review 400.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment IOT M BENOIT 400.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due 3021 303.000.00,345.85 Park Mitigation Fee .00 5006 000.345,81.00.0002 Annexation Fees .00 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 Appeals/Waivers .00 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 Binding Site/Short Plat .00 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees .00 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 Environmental Review .00 5011 000.345.81.00.0008 Prelim/Tentative Plat .00 5012 000,345.81.00.0009 Final Plat .00 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 PUD .00 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 Grading & Filling Fees .00 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 Lot Line Adjustment .00 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 Mobile Home Parks .00 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 Rezone .00 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 Routine Vegetation Mgmt .00 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 Shoreline Subst Dev .00 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 Site Plan Approval .00 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence .00 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees •00 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 Conditional Approval Fee .00 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 Comprehensive Plan Amend .00 5909 000.341.60.00.0024 Booklets/EIS/Copies .00 5941 000,341.50.00.0000 Maps (Taxable) .00 5954 650.237,00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 .00 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage .00 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Tax .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 L � v tNANCE AND INFQRMA i I.ON SERVICES #nR7 + DEPARTMENT ME M Q R A N D U M DATE: March 16, 2009 TO: Sue Olson, Finance & Information Services Department FROM: Mike Benoit, Wastewater (ext. 7206) SUBJECT: Re: INTERFUND TRANSFER REQUEST Instructions: Please note that failure to provide all digits will result in processing delays. All Signatures and correct documentation must be included. Please prepare the following inter -fund transfer: T)Pnnrtm-nt ChnrQetl!- Account Numbery Project, function, task, sub -task Description Amount 426,000000.018.5950,0035.63.000000 u45415.t040.0000.0000 SEPA fees for Long Range Wastewater Management Plan $400.00 Total $400.00 rtm APPROVAL SIGNATURE: Printed Name Dave Christensen, WW Supervisor Date March 16, 2009 rNIA1 511110 Account Number Project, function, task, sub -task Description Amount 000.345.81.00.0007 Environmental Review for Sewer Plan $400.00 Total $400.00 Reason: SEPA Fee for City of Renton review for Long Range Wastewater Management Plan. Note: Documentation to support this transfer request must be attached and all signatures are required cc: Mike Benoit, Wastewater Jerry Wasser, CED Cash Transfer Forsn/Finance./bh Revised 01/09