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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPA_Checklist_Park_Ave_N_Extension_200107_v1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 16 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: Park Avenue North Extension Project 2. Name of applicant: Robert Hanson, City of Renton SPW: Rocale Timmons, Southport West, LLC SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 16 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7223 4. Date checklist prepared: June 26, 2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The project is proposed to start on January 1, 2020 and be completed by January 1, 2021. 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, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. • Cultural Resources Screening • Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Report SPW: Geotechnical Engineering Design Study (6/10/19), CPL Engineering Report (5/23/19) 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 applications pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal. SPW: City of Renton Construction Permit 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. • Local Clearing and Grading Permit • BNSF/UTC Private Crossing Permit SPW: Local Clearing and Grading 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 City of Renton is proposing the extension of Park Ave N to extend north of the BNSF railroad tracks that are located between 757th Ave and Puget Sound Energy property. Also included in this project will be the construction of a pedestrian sidewalk below an existing trestle bridge northeast of the Lake Washington Blvd/Gardner Ave N and N Southport Dr intersection. The project will include clearing and grubbing; paving of roadway, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; stormwater conveyance system installation, signalization, signage, the construction of a railroad crossing, casing installation for sanitary sewer and water, illumination installation, landscaping, slope protection, underground utility relocation within a duct bank (to be conducted by Boeing, and in-kind trestle bridge replacement (to be conducted by BNSF). SPW: A new private road will extend the existing Park Ave through the west side of the existing Puget Sound Energy property and access the office buildings from the southwest corner of the site and SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 16 is considered a temporary road while development of a future building progresses. The road will connect to a public extension of Park Avenue at the property line and cross the BNSF railway tracks. The private portion of the road will consist of a minimum two lanes, one lane each direction, and shall have curbs and gutters, streetlights, a sidewalk, and a drainage system. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The extension is located in the City or Renton in King County, WA at the Logan Ave N/Southport Dr N and Park Ave N intersection and the 757th Ave N and Park Ave N T-junction. The trestle crossing is located directly northeast of the Lake Washington Blvd/Gardner Ave N and N Southport Dr intersection. It is located within Section 8 of Township 23 North, Range 5 East. SPW: The project is located in the City of Renton in King County, Washington situated north of the existing intersection of Park Avenue and 757th Ave. The proposed temporary road will extend north of the existing Park Ave and will tie into the existing ground level parking garage tunnel on the Southport office site. The site is in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 8, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian. B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ SPW: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope is <4%. SPW: There is a total elevation change of approximately 3 feet across the site, from 25 feet in the southwestern region to 22 feet in the northern region of the project limits. The BNSF rail at the south end of the site sits at an elevation of approximately 28 feet. 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. Soil within the project area are generally sand with some silt. SPW: Sandy gravel, cobble fill, and silt. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications of unstable, but the project is within a high susceptibility area for liquefaction during seismic events. Projects within the vicinity such as Logan Ave N encountered soils that required over excavation for pipe installation. SPW: There is no history of unstable soils within the property. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 16 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. For the roadway extension, there will be ~3,325 cubic yards (CY) of excavation and 6,080 CY of fill over an area of ~63,000 (square feet) SF. For the trestle crossing there will be ~185 CY of excavation and ~50 CY of fill over ~5,900 SF. The total project quantities are ~3,510 CY of excavation and ~6,130 CY of fill over ~68,900 SF. Fill will be imported CSTC, gravel borrow, or cast-in-place cellular concrete. SPW: 1137 Bank Cubic Yard (BCY) f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion may occur during clearing, grubbing, and excavation. To mitigate this, an Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plan and best management practices (BMPs) will be in place. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? ~67% of the roadway extension area will be covered by impervious surfaces. ~40% of the trestle crossing area will be covered by impervious surfaces. The total project area will have ~65% cover by impervious surfaces. SPW: The existing site consists of 1.56 acres of gravel and asphalt, all impervious area. The proposed conditions will consist of 0.59 acres of asphalt and concrete sidewalk and 0.97 acres of hydroseed pervious area. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: An ESC will be utilized for this project which will include both structural and non-structural BMPs. Structural BMPs may include installation of silt fences, rock checking dams in existing ditches, and placement of catch basin inserts in existing catch basins. Non-structural BMPs may include planning and design, routine inspections, and routine maintenance. 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 dust may be generated due to construction activities, wind erosion, and traffic over unpaved surfaces. Carbon emissions may be generated due to construction machinery, workers driving to and from the job site, and increased congestion due to construction activities. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Water will be used on loose soil and unpaved surfaces to reduce dust. Sweeping of adjacent streets will also help reduce dust. To reduce carbon emissions, machinery will be turned off when not in use. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 16 According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory there is a 1.23-acre freshwater emergent wetland within the project area. However, this wetland is not shown on the King County or City of Renton critical area maps. This is because previous projects have cut off water supply to this wetland and it is now isolated. Therefore we believe this is not a wetland. SPW: No surface water bodies within our project area. 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 work will be conducted over, in, or adjacent to any wetlands or bodies of water. SPW: No work will be conducted over, in, or adjacent to any wetlands or bodies of water. 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 will be no fill or dredge placed or removed from any surface water or wetlands. SPW: There will be no fill or dredge placed or removed from any surface water or wetlands. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The project will not involve surface water withdrawals or diversions. SPW: The project will not involve surface water withdrawals or 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 floodplain. SPW: The proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain. 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. The project will not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. SPW: The project will not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. 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 groundwater will be withdrawn for this project. SPW: No groundwater will be withdrawn for this project. 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. No waste material will be discharged into the ground. SPW: No waste material will be discharged into the ground. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 16 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. Roadway runoff is the main source of runoff in the project area. Currently roadway runoff enters catch basins along the roadway and flows through a closed conveyance system to be treated. The proposed extension will include stormwater conveyance systems to meet the requirements of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. SPW: Roadway runoff is the main source of runoff in the project area. The roadway extension will have curbs with stormwater catch basin inlets which will collect 100% of stormwater runoff from the new road and sidewalk surface. The roadway storm system will include a new water quality treatment device to treat for vehicular contaminants. The roadway storm system will connect into the existing PSE stormwater discharge pipe where it discharges into the Southport property at the north property line of the PSE site. Where the new roadway intersects or impedes existing PSE site catch basins or drainage flow paths, new catch basins will be constructed to prevent site ponding along the eastern edge of the new roadway. Berm runoff will be collected in the catch basins on the PSE Shuffleton site, because this runoff is not a pollution generating surface and not impervious, it would not need to be treated separately. The southwest corner of the site will be a depression and isolated from the PSE Shuffleton site to the east of Park Ave extension. This location will require a catch basin to ensure it doesn’t pond. Both systems will connect into existing PSE stormwater discharge pipe where it discharges into the Southport property at the north property line of the PSE site. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste materials will not enter ground or surface waters. SPW: Waste materials will not enter ground or surface waters. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The project will affect some drainage runs and divide the public and private drainage systems, but the project will retain the same drainage points. SPW: Both of the drainage system described above will connect into existing PSE stormwater discharge pipe where it discharges into the Southport property at the north property line of the PSE site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: The stormwater conveyance system described above is a proposed measure to reduce runoff impacts. Stormwater conveyance and treatment will fulfill the requirements of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. SPW: The stormwater conveyance system described above is a proposed measure to reduce runoff impacts. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 16 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ___deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ___evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ___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 SPW: ___other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? ~9,000 SF of vegetation will be removed for the roadway extension and ~7,000 SF of vegetation will be removed for the trestle crossing for a total of ~16,000 SF. Vegetation to be removed includes grass, small shrubs, and blackberries will be cleared for this project. SPW: Scattered weeds will be removed from the 1.56 acres of proposed project area. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered plants known to be on or near the site. SPW: There are no threatened or endangered plants known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: A landscaping plan has been developed which includes the planting of native trees and shrubs. Landscping for the roadway extension includes: 3 paperbark maples (Acer griseum), 30 blue diamond rhododendrons (Rhododendron augustini x ‘intrafast’), 20 dwarf PJM rhododendrons (Rhododendron x ‘P.J.M. Compacta’), 43 Pacific wax myrtles (Myrica californica), and 4 coral beauty cotoneasters (Cotoneaster dammeri). 5,625 SF of sod lawn on topsoil will be placed in the grassy areas temporarily impacted by the project. 4,050 SF of mulch will be placed in the planting areas. 1,980 SF of river rock will be placed in unmaintained planting strip within the BNSF right-of-way (ROW). For the trestle crossing 256 Frau Dagmar Hagstrup rose (Rosa Rugosa) bushes will be planted, 3,400 SF of mulch will be placed, and 593 SF of concrete slope protection with embedded rock will be placed. SPW: No landscaping planned for temporary road. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) are present within the project area. SPW: No known noxious weeks or invasive species. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 16 Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: squirrel fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. According to a USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) species list: grey wolf (Canis lupus), North American wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus), marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus), and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) are known to be on or near the site. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitat and Species (PHS) on the Web, there are no priority habitats or species known to be on or near the site. SPW: There are no known endangered species near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The site is part of the Pacific Flyway. Most of Washington State is. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: There are no measures to preserve or enhance wildlife. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. There are no known invasive animal species 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 will be necessary for the new luminaires and traffic signals. SPW: Electricity will be necessary for the new luminaries. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: There are no known energy conservation features included in the plans of this proposal. 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. There is a potential for petroleum product and concrete spills during construction. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 16 The project is adjacent to the Renton Boeing Plant and Puget Sound Energy. Both sites are listed on Ecology’s contaminated site database and has the status “cleanup started” or “awaiting cleanup.” 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. The project is adjacent to the Renton Boeing Plant and Puget Sound Energy. Both sites are listed on Ecology’s contaminated site database and has the status “cleanup started” or “awaiting cleanup” Gas and sanitary sewer lines are present underground within the project limits. 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. Petroleum products and concrete will be used for this project. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are required for this project. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan will be developed for this project. Gas and sanitary sewer lines have been located and clearly shown on plan. The contractor will be instructed on where they are to avoid impacting those areas. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The project is also adjacent to the Renton Boeing Plant and is ~0.6 miles from the Renton Municipal Airport, so airplane noise is also a large noise source at the project site. These noise sources will not affect the 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. Construction noise is anticipated to be a temporary noise impact. There are no long-term noise impacts anticipated. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Measures to reduce construction noise including shutting off engines that are not in use and limiting the use of impact tools. 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 current use of the project site is legal ROW, Boeing property, BNSF ROW, and Puget Sound Energy property. Land use surrounding the project site includes the Boeing Plant, apartment complexes, a power station, and a mall. SPW: The current use of the project site is PSE property. Land use surrounding the project site includes the Boeing Plant, apartment complexes, Southport office towers, and a power station. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 16 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? The project site has not been used as working farm or forestland. 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: The proposal will not affect or be affected by any working farm or forestland. c. Describe any structures on the site. Structures on the site include traffic signals, curbs and gutters, sidewalk, signage, catch basins, roadway, fencing, and a railroad track. SPW: None d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Roadway, curbs and gutters, and sidewalk that will be rebuilt. Also, as part of this project, the City of Renton will pay for the in-kind replacement of the trestle bridge so it may be brought up to the latest safety standards. This work will be conducted by BNSF. SPW: No structures will be demolished during this project. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The project site is zoned as UC-Urban Center. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation for the project site is Commercial Mixed Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The project is not adjacent to any shoreline. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The project site has been classified as a seismic hazard area by the City of Renton. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No one will reside or work in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? This project will not displace anyone. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 16 L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: There are no proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: There are proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. There will be no housing units provided by this project. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units will be eliminated as a result of this project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control housing 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? The tallest structures proposed for this project are luminaires which will reach a height of ~40 feet. SPW: The tallest structures proposed for this project are luminaires which will reach a height of 12 feet. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views in the immediate vicinity will be altered or obstructed as a result of this project. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Luminaires and traffic signals will produce light. Luminaires will only produce light after dusk and before dawn. Traffic signals will produce light all day. SPW: Luminaires will produce light, fixtures will be luminated after dusk and before dawn. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Light or glare from the finished project will not be a safety hazard or interfere with views. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 16 c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There is no existing off-site source of light or glare that will affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? There are no designated or informal recreation opportunities in the immediate vicinity. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation. 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. There are no buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site, that are over 45 years old and listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. 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. There are no landmarks or features that can be used as evidence of Native American historic use or occupation. However, the City of Renton is within the historical territory of the Duwamish Tribe. 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. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD), Google Earth, and a site visit were all used to assess potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. 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. Should the project inadvertently discover cultural resources or human remains, the project will be halted immediately, and contact will be made with county officials, the DAHP, and tribal representatives. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 16 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 proposed project is a transportation project located at the Logan Ave N/Southport Dr N and Park Ave N intersection as well as the Park Ave N and 757th Ave T-junction. SPW: The proposed project is a transportation project; it connects the existing roadway south of the BNSF railroad tracks to the Southport development though the PSE Shuffleton site. 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? The project area is served by public transportation. Bus lines utilize both Logan Ave N/Southport Dr N and Park Ave N. The closest stop is a less than a block northeast at the Lake Washington Blvd N/Garden Ave N and Southport Dr N intersection. SPW: The affected geographic area is not currently served by public transit. The nearest transit stop is less than a block northeast at the lake Washington Blvd N/Garden Ave N and N Southport Dr intersection. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? No additional parking spaces will be added for this project. 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). The proposed project is a transportation project that will involve the construction of an extension to Park Ave which will include new roadway, curbs and gutters, signage, signalization, sidewalks, and a railroad crossing. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Railroad tracks are within the project vicinity. The project site is ~0.6 miles from the Renton Municipal Airport. 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? No vehicular trips will be generated as a result of this project. 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. The proposal will not interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movements of agricultural and forest products. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 16 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. The project will not result in an increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The completed project will provide a secondary access for emergency vehicles improving local emergency response times. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ 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. A casing for a future water main and sanitary sewer pipe will be installed. A stormwater system will be installed to separate the private and public runoff. SPW: The Park Ave road extension, which connects the existing roadway south of the BNSF railroad tracks to the Southport development through the PSE Shuffleton site will be designed to ensure the existing drainage patterns of the site will not be negatively impacted. C. Signature [HELP] 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 Ross Widener Position and Agency/Organization Widener & Associates__________ Date Submitted: __11/15/19___________ Signature: _______________________ Name of signee Rocale Timmons Position and Agency/Organization Sr. VP of Planning & Development / Southport West, LLC___ Date Submitted: __11/20/19___________ D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 16 Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; 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? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 16 Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 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.