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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_FFCC_190905_v1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 14 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: Family First Community Center 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 14 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057, Russ Woodruff, 425-430-6602 4. Date checklist prepared: 9/5/2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction start target – May 2020 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Phase One Environmental Site Assessment was prepared by V Environmental LLC, dated September 14, 2018. 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. None known 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton Short Plat City of Renton Site Plan Review City of Renton Conditional Use Permit City of Renton Construction Permits 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 proposed project is an approximately 21,100 square foot community center at the south end of a site already occupied by Cascade Elementary owned by the Renton School District. The total lot area is 14.88 acres and the parcel is to be subdivided to create a parcel that is 2.96 acres (129,000 SF) for the community center. The building will accommodate a variety of uses including a gymnasium, exercise facilities, classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, child care , a HealthPoint community clinic, and administrative space for the community center. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 14 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. 16022 116th AVE SE, Renton, WA 98058 B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ The site is generally flat but with a built up hill on the south end of the of the existing school – most likely from the excavation of the existing detention pond. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 15% (36% at detention pond) 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. Per Geotechnical Engineering Report dated June 8, 2018, the soils consist of up to 11 feet of fill comprised of loose to medium dense silty sand with varying amounts of gravel, and localized silty sand, sandy gravel, and sand with some silt and gravel. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None known. 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. Approximately 4,200 CY of export. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur and would be minimized with the implementation of an approved erosion control plan. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 55% of proposed short platted site. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: During construction, approved erosion control methods in accordance with the jurisdiction’s Best Management Practices will be followed. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 14 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, typical emissions will be consistent with exhaust from construction vehicles and equipment. There will also be dust from vehicle traffic and construction activities. Post construction emissions would be from automobiles. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: During construction, proper maintenance of heavy equipment and vehicle shut-off when not in use. Disturbed soils will be watered and/or stabilized to reduce dust. 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. None known. 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. None known. 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. None known. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. None known. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No 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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 14 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. None known. 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. Source of runoff will include roof surfaces, driveways and sidewalks. Runoff will be conveyed to the City’s storm system. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: A comprehensive storm drainage plan will be designed and installed in conformance with local requirements. 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 __x_grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? The development area is approximately 70,000 SF. Within this area grasses and 8 trees are to be removed. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 14 c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscape areas around the proposed building will be planted with grass and with native and drought resistant plantings of shrubs and groundcover. New specimen trees will be planted on site where feasible and or required by local ordinance. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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. None known. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Landscape design on the site will enhance the quality of the development and may help to preserve wildlife, if any. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electric will be used for lighting and heating. Natural gas will be used for demonstration kitchen cooking and hot water. Solar may be provided as an alternative energy source. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Not likely. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 14 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: Project will comply with the Washington State Energy Code. Additional energy conservation features may be included through LEED credits to be determined later. 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. None known. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known. 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. None anticipated. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None anticipated. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None anticipated but if present, handling and disposal will be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic noise from adjacent roadways. 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: Construction noise during working hours. Long term: Residential scale automobile noise during community center operating hours. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Limit construction work to daytime hours. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 14 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. The existing site includes an elementary school and play areas. Nearby adjacent properties have single-family residential uses. The proposal will not affect the current land uses of adjacent and nearby properties. 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 nonforest use? No lands will be converted from agricultural or forest lands. It is unknown whether the site has ever been used as working farmlands or working forest lands. 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. The site contains an elementary school, a play structure and play area, and some portable classrooms. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-6 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Medium Density Residential 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. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 10 FTE j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 14 L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Measures include review of the proposal through City of Renton Conditional Use Permit process and Site Plan Review. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Not applicable. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable. 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? 32 feet above average grade. The principal exterior materials will be metal wall panels and fiberglass windows. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: No negative impacts anticipated. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Nighttime light will include appropriate exterior building and parking lighting for safety and security purposes. There will also be nighttime light from the building windows during hours of operation after daylight hours. 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 known. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 14 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Use of night sky compliant fixtures at exterior locations. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None 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 community center will include recreation opportunities including a gymnasium, fitness classes, exercise space and other community related programming. 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. None known. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None known. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. No impacts anticipated. 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. No impacts anticipated. 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 primary street for accessing the site is 116th AVE SE. 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 are King County Metro bus stops on 116th AVE SE. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 14 c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The project will add 92 parking spaces, this includes 90 stalls on the community center parcel plus two stalls that will be added to a portion of the school parking that will be reconfigured with this work. The area to be reconfigured currently has 27 existing stalls. The reconfigured lot would total 29 stalls. For the community center use, a total of 119 parking stalls are proposed, 90 on-site plus 29 shared with the school. Currently there is no applicable land use identified in the Renton City Code that fits the intended uses of the proposed development relative to the City of Renton parking requirement. To determine parking demand, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation, Fifth Edition, 2019 was used. Based upon Recreational Community Center and Clinic, direct application of published rates estimate the peak development parking demand at a total of 92 parking stalls. 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). Street frontage improvements are not intended to be included in this scope of work, pending approval by City of Renton to waive the requirement. It is anticipated that frontage improvements will be completed by the City of Renton Transportation Department at a later date. On-site, private improvements will include driveways for parking and fire truck access, and pedestrian walkways. 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 non-passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Per the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Transportation Engineering Northwest, dated February 13, 2019, the proposed development would generate approximately 790 daily trips, of which 53 would occur during the AM peak hour of adjacent street traffic, and 64 would occur during PM peak hour of adjacent street traffic. Published average trip rates compiled by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in the Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition, 2017, were applied. 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 h.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroltransportationimpacts,ifany:VehicleaccessandcirculationtotheproposedprojectwillbedesignedandconstructedasapprovedbytheCityofRenton.15.PublicServices[helpia.Wouldtheprojectresultinanincreasedneedforpublicservices(forexample:fireprotection,policeprotection,publictransit,healthcare,schools,other)?Ifso,generallydescribe.Yes,servicesasneededtoaccommodatethenewcommunitycenter.b.Proposedmeasurestoreduceorcontroldirectimpactsonpublicservices,ifany.Mitigationandservicefeeswillbepaidasrequiredbythejurisdiction.16.Utilities[helpia.Circleutilitiescurrentlyavailableatthesite:system,otherd.Describetheutilitiesthatareproposedfortheproject,theutilityprovidingtheservice,andthegeneralconstwctionactivitiesonthesiteorintheimmediatevicinitywhichmightbeneeded.Water&Sewer:SoosCreekWater&SewerDistrictRefuseService:RepublicServicesElectricityandNaturalGas:PugetSoundEnergyTelephone:TBDdependingonneedsofthefacility.C.Signature[HELPITheaboveanswersaretrueandcompletetothebestofmyknowledge.Iunderstandthattheleadagencyisrelyinp4hemtomakeitsdecision.Signature:.NameofsigneeFiFLLCLc2\PositionandAgency/qrganization‘91’Lfrs2JcNDateSubmitted:_____________tD.Supplementalsheetfornonprojectactions[HELP1(ITISNOTNECESSARYtousethissheetforprojectactions)Becausethesequestionsareverygeneral,itmaybehelpfultoreadtheminconjunctionwiththelistoftheelementsoftheenvironment.SEPAEnvironmentalchecklist(WAC197.11.960)July2016Page12of14 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 14 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 14 of 14 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.