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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_190607_v1.pdf SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 15 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Kiddie Research Daycare Center 2. Name of applicant: Kiddie Research, LLC SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 15 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Ying Chiao Chen 1025 N 36th St Renton, WA 98056 206-430-9827 4. Date checklist prepared: 4-16-2018 5.Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6.Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Begin clear and grading in summer of 2019. 7.Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future additions at this time. 8.List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Report, Preliminary TIR, Traffic Report. 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. There are no other applications pending for this proposal. 10.List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA Determination, Site Plan Approval. Drainage Plan Approval, Water and Sewer Construction Plan Approval, Grading Permit, Building Permit. 11.Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposal is to develop the site with a two story building which will serve as a daycare facility with associated infrastructure improvements. The total site area is 16,820 sf. 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. Site Address: 3123 NE Sunset Blvd Parcel Number: 0423059155 Section, Township and Range: 4, 23N, 5E Vicinity Map: Please reference preliminary plan set submitted with this application. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 15 Topographic Map: Please reference preliminary plan set submitted with this application. B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on site is approximately 15%. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. According to the geotechnical report the general soils of the site consist of Arents, Alderwood Material, 6 to 15 percent slope. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The affected area is approximately 0.43 acres. The project will have 31 CY of cut and 540 CY of fill. Location of fill material has not been determined but it will be from an approved location. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes, erosion could occur, however the use of BMP’s will mitigate possible erosive situations should they occur. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Property area after ROW dedications: 12,661 SF. Impervious area: 9,057 SF/12,661SF = 72% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A temporary erosion and sedimentation control (TESC) plan will be prepared and implemented prior to commencement of construction activities. During construction, erosion control measures may include any of the following: siltation fence, siltation ponds and other measures which may be used in accordance with the requirements of the City. The native topsoil and duff will be sustained to the maximum extent feasible. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 15 2. Air [help] a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, there will be increased exhaust and dust particle emissions. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None are known which would affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Construction impacts will not be significant and can be controlled by several methods: watering or using dust suppressants on areas of exposed soils, washing truck wheels before leaving the site, and maintaining gravel construction entrances. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no surface water bodies on the site or in the immediate vicinity of the site. 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. No. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. There is no proposed fill or dredging. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. There are no proposed water diversions. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100-year flood plain. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 15 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No, the project will be connected to the public sanitary sewer system. b. Ground Water: [help] 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 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. There will be no direct discharge of waste material into the ground. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Stormwater will be generated from roofs, driveway/parking, and ROW improvements. Any drainage collected within the parking lot will be conveyed to the sanitary sewer as it is located under cover. Roof drainage will be conveyed to a limited infiltration drywell and then discharged to the City’s stormwater conveyance system within the ROW. Drainage generated from other surfaces on site will be discharged to the City’s stormwater conveyance system within the ROW. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. This would be very unlikely. The only materials that could enter ground or surface waters would be those associated with automobile discharges and yard and garden preparations. Pollutants generated during construction include suspended solids and trace petroleum hydrocarbons. Following construction, the two primary sources of pollutants include roadways and landscaping chemicals. Roadway runoff includes trace petroleum hydrocarbons and trace metals. Landscaping chemicals include fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 15 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Stormwater generated from the roof will be routed to a limited infiltration drywell to encourage infiltration and limit surface runoff. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: __x__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __x__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other __x__shrubs ____grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? All vegetation will be removed. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no known threatened or endangered species known to be on or near site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Proposed landscaping will follow City of Renton requirements. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. There are no known noxious or invasive species known to be on or near site. 5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 15 mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ None known. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no known threatened or endangered species known to be on or near site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes. The Pacific Flyway. But this site is not known to be utilized by migratory birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Landscaping will follow City of Renton requirements. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. There are no invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electricity and/or natural gas will be the primary source of energy used to provide heating and cooling to the building. These forms of energy are immediately available to the site. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The requirements of the Uniform Building Code and the State Energy Code will be incorporated into the construction of the buildings. Energy conserving materials and fixtures will be evaluated for suitability in all new construction. 7. Environmental Health [help] a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Not to our knowledge. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There are no known contaminates on the site from past or present. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 15 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are none to our knowledge. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. Any chemical stored on site would be typical of commercial building construction. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None to our knowledge. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: There are no on-site environmental health hazards known to exist today, nor are there any that will be generated as a direct result of this project. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The main source of off-site noise in this area originates from the vehicular traffic present on NE Sunset Blvd and NE 12th Street. 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. Short-term noise impacts will result from the use of construction and building equipment during site development and home construction. These temporary activities will be limited to legal working hours as prescribed by City Code. Long-term impacts will be those associated with the increase of human population, additional traffic and noise associated with residential areas will occur in the area. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Building construction will be done during the hours prescribed by the City. Construction equipment will be equipped with muffler devices and idling time will be encouraged to be kept to a minimum. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Site: Commercial North: Commercial East: Commercial South: Commercial West: Commercial SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 15 Current proposal will be compatible with current land uses. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nanoforest use? No. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. There are currently no structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Previous self-serve car wash facility has already been demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CV. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial Mixed Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. There is a small regulated slope (15-25%) located in the northeast corner of the project per City GIS data. I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Once completed the project is expected to employ approximately 12 employees. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The project will not displace any people. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: The project will not displace any people. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 15 L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project complies with zoning and design standards. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long -term commercial significance, if any: There is no anticipated impact. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. No units are being provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No units are being eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: There are no anticipated impacts. 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Project height will comply with zoning standards at time of vesting. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? There are no iconic views which are anticipated to be impacted. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The project will conform to zoning and design standards at time of vesting. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 15 Light and glare will be produced during normal hours of operation for a daycare facility. It is anticipated that it will occur approximately at the same time as the surrounding businesses produce theirs. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not to our knowledge. Any outdoor lighting will comply with the City’s lighting design standards. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None to our knowledge. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Any outdoor lighting will comply with the City’s lighting design standards. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? McKnight Middle School is approximately 0.2 miles to the east. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The daycare facility will provide an indoor/outdoor play area on the second floor for the children who attend the daycare. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. No. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. Not to our knowledge. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. None, there are no known impacts. If an archaeological site is found during the course of construction, the State Historical Preservation Officer will be notified. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 15 d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. None, there are no known impacts. If an archaeological site is found during the course of construction, the State Historical Preservation Officer will be notified. 14. Transportation [help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The property is served by both NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd (Highway 900). Access will be via NE 12th Street. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. There is an existing bus stop along the site’s frontage on NE 12th Street. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The site will provide 20 parking spaces, 6 of which will be via lift mechanisms. No spaces will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). Yes. A planter and relocated sidewalk will be installed adjacent to the existing curb along NE 12th Street. A City CIP will complete improvements along Sunset. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Based on the methodologies outlined in the ITE Trip Generation (10th Edition), and the ITE Trip Generation Handbook (3rd Edition) the project is estimated to generate 410 weekday daily trips (205 entering and 205 exiting). Truck trips are expected to be minimal and account for <1 percent of the total daily trips. Peak volumes are expected to occur during the AM peak hours 7-9 AM and PM peak hours 4-6 PM. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No impact is anticipated. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Traffic impact fees will be paid. 15. Public Servrces lhetpl a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? lf so, generally describe. There no anticipated needfor an increase in public semices resultingfrom this project. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any The project will pay the appropriate impactfees. 16. Utilities lhelpl a. Circle util c system, c.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. Electricily will be provided by Puget Sound Energy, Natural Gus will be provided by Puget Sound Energy. Water Service will be provided by City of Renton. Sanitary Sewer will be provided by City of Renton. Storm wiII be maintained by City of Renton. C. Signature Jnerpl The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature Name of signee Position and Agency/Organization Oa.tttp-t- Date Submittea: 4l3o (>o(? D. Supplemental sheef for nonproject actions lue rpl (lT lS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpfulto read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. , natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960)July 2016 Page 13 of 15 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 15 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; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 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? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 15 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.