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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_101519_v1.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C 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 n ot 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 wh ich 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. RECEIVED 11/04/2019 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION 2 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For non-project 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. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: La Fortuna Phase II 2. Name of applicant: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County c/o Patrick Sullivan 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Owner: Patrick Sullivan, Director of Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County, 560 Naches Ave SW, Suite 110, Renton, WA 98057, Cell: (347) 260-6640, Office: (206) 855-5004, patrick.sullivan@habitatskc.org Architect: Pam Derry, Principal Architect, Tonkin Architecture, 2701 1st Ave Suite 520, Seattle WA 98121, Office: 206-624-7880 (x1100), pam@tonkinarchitecture.com 4. Date checklist prepared: October 15, 2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is anticipated to begin in April of 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. • Wetland Delineation Report, prepared by The Watershed Company (09/10/2018) • Geotechnical Engineering Survey, prepared by South Sound Geotechnical Consulting (07/31/2019) • Drainage Report (Coterra Engineering 10/15/19) • Traffic Analysis, prepared by Gibson Traffic Consultant, Inc. (10/07/2019) 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. No. 3 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Construction Permit Approval Building Permit Approval 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. The Applicant proposes to develop 12 units of for sale affordable housing arranged in three (3) 4-townhouse buildings with a gross square footage of 16,239 square feet combined. The proposed buildings will be 2 story wood frame construction with 29 new surface parking spaces. The proposed townhouses will be in addition to the existing 23 units of for sale affordable housing arranged in four (4) townhouse buildings on the site. The overall site is 196,510 square feet with two (2) wetlands that are 45,194 square feet combined. 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. This project is located on an irregularly-shaped site located west of 128th Ave SE, south of SE 172nd St, east of 125th Ave SE, and north of SE Petrovitsky Rd in Renton, Washington. Street Addresses: 12710-12748 SE 173rd Street, 17210-17324 127th Place,Renton, WA 98058 Parcel Numbers: 395620-0000 395620-0010 395620-0020 395620-0030 395620-0040 Portion of the SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 28, Township 23 N, Range 5E, WM, Renton, King County, Washington Legal Description: UNIT 12769, OF LA FORTUNA MASTER CONDO, PHASE 4, A CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN VOLUME 271 OF CONDOMINIUMS, PAGES 99 THROUGH 101, INCLUSIVE, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 20110323000821, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF RENTON, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. 4 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________. N/A, non-project action. The site slopes from west to east with an overall elevation change of approximately 24 feet. The west portion of the site is relatively level. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on the site is approximately 35%. In general, the site slopes with heights of 10 feet or more have average inclinations between about 15 to 20 percent based on the topographic information on the “Boundary and Topographic Survey of the site completed by 4Site Surveying and Consulting, dated September 23, 2019. 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. In two of the four test pits fill was observed below the surface. One was a 6-inch-thick layer of crushed gravel for a working surface and the second was mix of silt, sand, and gravel in a loose condition that extended about 3’ deep. In the other two test pits had approximately 6-inch layer of topsoil. The native soil below the fill or topsoil was silty sand with gravel and occasional cobbles. It was generally in a medium dense condition below the surface soils and graded dense at shallow depth. This soil is interpreted to be glacial till and continued to the termination depth of the test pits (between 3.5 and 5 feet below the existing ground surface). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The risk of liquefaction at this site is considered to be low for the design level earthquake. The King County “Liquefaction Susceptibility” map shows the property in an area with low susceptibility to liquefaction. Native soils at fairly shallow depth consists of dense to very dense glacial till. 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 proposed project site will be graded – both cuts and fills into the existing terrain – to prepare level building pads on which the proposed townhouse buildings will be constructed as well as the proposed parking areas, access drives, pedestrian paths, and 5 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 landscaping / open spaces. All of the 1.08 acres of the currently proposed project area on the overall project site will be graded in some manner – either significantly or just fine grading to adjust the current ground surface to the proposed final grades. The approximate quantity of grading for the proposed project is a net 2,000 cubic yards of cut. Any fill required onsite for the proposed project will come from areas on the project site which were cut in the grading process. All fill placed will be per project geotechnical engineer recommendations. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The removal of vegetation and site clearing during site development and future building construction will expose soil and introduce the potential for soil erosion. Implementation of erosion control Best Management Practices described in the future temporary/sedimentation control (TESC) plan by our Civil Engineer will avoid significant adverse erosion impacts. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Of the 1.08 acres included in the current phase of the proposed project, 0.53 acres, or 49% will be impervious surfaces in the developed condition. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Mitigation based on site-specific geotechnical analysis will be included in the project design to ensure minimal offsite impacts. Best Management Practices will be employed during site development and future building construction. A TESC plan will be part of the BMP. Temporary and permanent erosion/sedimentation control measures will be implemented to limit sediment transport to drainage facilities, water resources and adjacent properties. The project’s TESC plan will include: clearing limits, perimeter protection, cover measures, traffic area stabilization, sediment retention, surface water controls, and dust controls when required. 2. AIR 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. Construction vehicles will generate dust and vehicular emissions during site preparation and building construction. Vehicular emissions will also result from the future residents and visitors of the completed project 6 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: A water truck will be employed if there is excessive dust during site development or building construction activities. 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)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are 2 Wetlands on the project site. According to the Wetland report, Wetland A is a large forested wetland that drains to the south to an even larger wetland complex associated with Soos creek that is located south of SE Petrovitsky Road. It is classified as a Category II wetland. Wetland B is a small forested, depressional wetland upslope from Wetland A. It is classified as a Category III wetland. Previous mitigation projects have resulted in the enhancement of Wetland A and Wetland B. 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. The project will take place within 200 feet of the described wetlands, as shown on the attached site plan. City of Renton critical areas regulations apply to this project, including a 100-foot buffer and a 15-foot setback for the Category II wetland and a 50-foot buffer and a 15-foot setback for the Category III wetland. Per Renton Municipal Code 4-3-050.B.1g the wetland buffers that cross the existing internal street can be reduced. 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. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 7 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 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: 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. Does not apply. The project will be served by public sewer. 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 The main and most significant source of runoff will come from proposed impervious surfaces including the building roofs and the impervious hard surfaces including parking areas, driveways, and pedestrian paths from the proposed development. Runoff from hard surfaces on the proposed project will either flow via curbs to bioretention areas for water quality treatment or will be collected by catch basins installed as part of the proposed project and routed to water quality treatment facilities and then routed to onsite detention systems to meet City of Renton requirements. Project runoff will be discharged to meet City of Renton requirements to the existing wetland southwest of the project site. This is the natural drainage path of existing stormwater and will be maintained with the proposed project. From the existing wetland, runoff flows south under SE Petrovitsky Rd through an existing culvert following the natural drainage path. 8 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Spills or illicit dumping could result in waste material entering ground or surface water during and after construction. However, there are no factors inherent to this proposal that would increase the risk of such actions. It is not anticipated that waste materials would enter the ground or surface water with the proposal as designed. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: The on-site drainage system will be designed to meet City of Renton Surface Water Design Standards. A TESC plan will be prepared and implemented during construction to incorporate different BMPs that the contractor will use to minimize soil erosion and limit sediment transport to drainage facilities, water resources, and adjacent properties. 4. PLANTS [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help] _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. _X__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? [help] The area of the scope of work on the site is cleared and covered in grass that will be removed for construction. No vegetation will be removed within the wetlands or the wetland buffers. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] No threatened or endangered species are known to be in the immediate vicinity of the site. 9 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] The landscaping within the wetlands and wetland buffers will be preserved, as well as the existing landscaping on surrounding the existing four (4) townhouse buildings. The proposal will comply with City of Renton landscaping standards found at 4-4-070. New landscaping will be native or adaptive drought tolerant species. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help] 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. [help] Examples include: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other None known. The site likely supports animals typical to areas with urban development such as squirrels, raccoons, crows, etc. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species maps, there are no threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] The site is located within the Pacific Flyway migratory bird route which extends the length of coastal North America. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] None Proposed. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help] None known. 10 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 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. [help] Electric power will be used to meet the future lighting and heating needs of the proposed residences. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] No significant shading or impacts to the potential use of solar energy on adjacent sites is expected. 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: [help] The project will be built to Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards, and will include energy conservation features such as Energy Star appliances and light fixtures to reduce the energy required to operate the complex. 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. [help] None known. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help] 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. [help] None known. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, us ed, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. [help] None known. 11 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help] Police, fire, and general emergency services may be required during construction and will likely be utilized by future owners of the applicant’s housing. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help] Building construction will meet City of Renton building and fire codes. b. Noise [help] 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] None that directly affect this project. 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. [help] Short-term noise impacts may result from construction activities on-site during regular business hours. Long-term noise impacts may result from future traffic entering and leaving the site. No significant long-term noise impacts are expected from the future developments. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] Site development and future building construction activities will be mitigation through compliance with WAC sections 173-60-020, 173-60-030 173-60-040. These provisions set forth the maximum permissible environmental noise levels based on the environmental designation for noise abatement (EDNA), or land use types. The EDNA for residential development is Class A: lands where human beings reside and sleep. The following maximum noise levels apply between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. EDNA OF NOISE SOURCE EDNA OF RECEIVING PROPERTY CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A 55 dBA 57 dBA 60 dBA CLASS B 57 60 65 CLASS C 60 65 70 Between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 the permissible noise levels are reduced by 10 dBA. At any hour of the day or night the applicable noise limitations set forth above 12 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 may be exceeded for any receiving property by no more than: 5 dBA for a total of 15 minutes in any one-hour period; or 10 dBA for a total of 5 minutes in any one-hour period; or 15 dBA for a total of 1.5 minutes in any one-hour period. 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. [help] The project site, currently, has 23 existing townhouses. To the north, west, and south of the property is single family residential housing. To the east of the property is a church. 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 non-forest use? [help] 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: [help] No. c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] The site has four (4) existing 2-3 story townhouse buildings. They are wood frame construction and have a combined footprint of 16,498 square feet. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] The current zoning is Residential-10 (R-10). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] The City of Renton comprehensive plan designation for the site is Residential High Density. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] Does not apply. 13 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] Two wetlands exist on the property. See 3.a.1) for more information. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] Preliminary plans for the three (3) buildings have two (2) 4-bedroom units and two (2) 3- bedroom units per building. Assuming that 5 people will reside in a 4-bedroom unit and 4 people will reside in a 3-bedroom unit approximately 54 people will reside in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] Does not apply. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] The proposed development will comply with development regulations in applicable City of Renton codes and procedural requirements. The proposed use is allowed in the City of Renton zoning classification and consistent with the City of Renton comprehensive plan. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: [help] The proposed development will comply with development regulations in applicable City of Renton codes and procedural requirements. 9. HOUSING [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] The applicant will construct 12 townhouses of low-income housing. This is in addition to the existing 23 townhouses of low-income housing on the property. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] The proposal will increase the number of low-income housing units. 14 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 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? [help] The tallest building height is 29’-6”. The principal exterior building materials are cementitious plank lap siding and trim as well as asphalt shingle roof. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] There will be no significant view blockages. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] The proposed structures will comply with all of the City of Renton’s development standards for the R-10 zone. This will include façade modulation and other context sensitive design elements to increase architectural interest. Landscaping along the buildings, throughout the grounds, and along the street frontage will be utilized to soften view impacts, as well. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help] The proposal is expected to produce limited light and glare from the roadway and general on-site lighting. On-site lighting would be most noticeable after dark. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] No. Light from the proposal is not expected to constitute a safety hazard or significantly impact views of surrounding properties. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] Existing off-site sources of light or glare are not expected to effect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] On-site lighting will be located in a way that minimizes the impact to surrounding properties. 15 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 12. RECREATION [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] There are public parks, sports fields, and public pool located within 1.0 mile of the site. There is also a public library and restaurants within 2.0 miles of the site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] No significant impacts on recreational activities are expected. 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. [help] 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. [help] 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. [help] Does not apply. 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. [help] Does not apply. 16 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 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. [help] The site is served by SE 172nd St which connects to 125th Ave SE and 128th 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? [help] Yes, the site is approximately 0.2 miles from the 128th Ave SE & SE 172nd St bus stop served by routes 102 and 906. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] The project will have surface parking that will provide 29 spaces. 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). [help] No new public roads or improvements to existing public will be required for this project. The project will provide improvements to the existing private roads on the site. It will add 3 new driveways to 127th Ave SE and 1 new driveway to SE 173rd Pl; an accessible pedestrian crosswalk to 127th Ave SE; as well as add street lighting to 127th Ave SE, SE 173rd Pl, and SE 174th St. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] 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? [help] An average of approximately 88 daily trips per day would be generated, according to the October 7, 2019 Traffic Analysis prepared by Gibson Traffic Consultants, Inc. It is expected to generate 6 new AM peak-hour trips and 7 new PM peak-hour trips. None of this volume will be trucks. Trip calculations are based on data contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition (2017). The average trip generation 17 F:\Habitat La Fortuna\3pm\agency\SEPA\LaFortuna_envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2016 rate for ITE Land Use Code 220, Multifamily Housing (Low-rise), have been used for the trip generation calculations. 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. [help] No. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help] Proximity to bus lines is expected to reduce transportation impacts. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES [help] a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. [help] The project could result in an increased need for public services. The future occupants of the units are likely to have demands, over time, for a variety of public services including police, fire, healthcare, and schools. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help] None. 16. UTILITIES [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help] X electricity, natural gas, X water, X refuse service, X telephone, X sanitary sewer, septic system, other