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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.
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A. Background
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
7-Eleven, No. 14441 - UST Replacement
2. Name of applicant:
Stephanie Wood, Fueling Project Manager, Fi Companies
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Applicant Contact Person
Georgina Davila Pat Hopper
7-Eleven, Inc. Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
3200 Hackberry Road 18215 72nd Avenue South
Iriving, Texas 75063 Kent, WA 98032
(479) 402-1031 (425) 251-6222
4. Date checklist prepared:
December 23, 2019
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton, Washington
Department of Community and Economic Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The project will be completed in a single phase commencing within a reasonable time
following the issuance of a SEPA determination and subsequent permitting and plan review.
Timing will be subject to contractor availability and weather conditions.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
At this time, the Applicant has no further plans for future additions, expansion or similar
activities aside from what is described herein.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
A Geotechnical Report and Preliminary Environmental Investigation Report for UST
Replacement, prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. dated September 18, 2019, has
been completed regarding this proposal.
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 known applications currently pending for government approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by this proposal. A construction easement
has been obtained from the Bonneville Power Authority enabling construction activity to
occur within the designated easement on a temporary basis. A copy of the executed
agreement is included with this application.
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc.
Contact Person:
Pat Hopper
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, Washington 98032
(425) 251-6222
phopper@barghausen.com
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
The City of Renton will require a Type II land use approval process and for this SEPA
Environmental Checklist to be linked to construction plans associated with a grading permit.
Additional permits will be required for the following activities:
Master Land Use Application
Fill Source Statement - identifying source of fill used on site
Demolition Permits - removal of drive slab, tank slab, and pump islands
Building Permit - dispenser removal and replacement; install new sumps
Mechanical and/or Plumbing Permit - replacement of fuel piping and conduits
Electrical Permit - install new tank turbines, sensors, electrical panel, breakers, and
wiring; install new intercom system
UST Removal Permit - removal of three (3) existing 12,000-gallon USTs
UST Install Permit - installation of replacement USTs; one (1) 15,000-gallon tank and one
(1) 15,000-gallon split/dual tank
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 site address is 11505 S.E. 168th Street, Renton, Washington 98055 and the parcel is
identified as APN: 289260-0051 by the King County Assessor. The site's area consists of ±
29,611 square feet, or ± 0.6798 acres. The site is currently zoned Commercial Arterial (CA).
The property is currently occupied by a 7-Eleven Convenience Store (2,560 square feet) with
a detached fuel canopy (± 580 square feet).
The Applicant is proposing a tenant improvement project calling for the removal of three (3)
existing 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks (USTs) and the installation of two (2)
replacement USTs; one 15,000-gallon (regular unleaded fuel) and one 15,000-gallon split/dual
tank (7,000-gallon premium unleaded fuel and 8,000-gallon diesel fuel). Additional project
elements related to this tenant improvement include, but are not limited to, the following:
Removal of the concrete slabs covering the existing tanks and the drive slab beneath the
fuel canopy
Excavation and removal of the existing USTs
Removal of the dispensers, including the existing fuel pump islands
Removal of the existing fuel distribution system. Sawcutting and trenching to
accommodate the installation of new piping and conduits
Install new USTs, turbines, and vent box/risers
Install new sensors, electrical panel, breakers, wiring, and intercom system
Install air/water unit
Replace concrete slabs and patch asphalt to match existing pavement
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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 project site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of S.E. 168th Avenue
and 116th Avenue S.E. in Renton, Washington; address is 11505 S.E. 168th Avenue, Renton,
Washington 98055 (APN: 289260-0051), Township 23 North, the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast
1/4 of Section 29, Range 5 East.
The recorded legal description is as follows:
Lot 5 in Block 2 of Green-Tracts-No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 48 of
Plats on Pages 1-2, records of King County, Washington; except the West 170
feet; and except the South 100 feet; and except that portion conveyed to King
County for street, by deed recorded June 14, 1971, under Recording No.
7106140209; and except that portion conveyed to King County, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington, for street, by deed recorded February
25, 2000, under Recording No. 20000225000201.
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
Relatively flat with no significant slopes onsite.
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The parcel slopes ± 1-8 percent, gently to the southeast, from a peak of ± 467 feet along
the western property line to ± 459 feet along the 116th Avenue S.E. frontage.
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.
The NRCS Web Soil Survey (WSS) identified two (2) soil types found on site:
The majority of the site is classified as AgB, Alderwood gravelly sandy loam material
(0 to 6 percent slopes) occur on approximately the northern 67 percent of the site;
The remainder of the site is classified as AgC, Alderwood gravelly sandy loam
material (8 to 15 percent slopes); approximately the southern third (33 percent) of
the site.
These soils are moderately well-drained, but with a very low ability to store water
and are not considered hydric.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
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To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no surface indications of unstable
soils and/or a history of soil instability manifesting itself, either onsite or in the immediate
vicinity.
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.
Preliminary civil engineering plans project grading activity may result in the following
quantities: 350 CY cut and 350 CY fill (CY/cubic yards). The Applicant is committed to
using approved sources of clean fill materials.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Temporary erosion is a possibility associated with construction activity. The Applicant's
finalized permit plans will include a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentary Control (TESC)
Plan; implemented using the best management practices (BMPs) associated with erosion
prevention and control.
The TESC system will be designed in accordance with King County's erosion control
requirements, specifically, the City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual with
amendments to the 2016 King County Stormwater Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the
Department of Ecology, Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Construction documents will include the requirements for the contractor to manage the
construction site in accordance with BMPs. This will include marking the clearing limits;
limiting the site area that is exposed and stabilizing exposed areas with mulch or other
approved measures; protecting slopes and managing any water originating from
construction dewatering.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Existing impervious surface coverage is approximately ± 27,327 square feet, including
paving and ± 2,586 square feet of building coverage. The nature of this project will not
result in any new impervious surface being added to the site's existing coverage. The
project proposes to replace ± 4,550 square feet of hard surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Specific measures to reduce/control erosion will be detailed on the TESC Plan referred
to in (f), above. These measures will likely focus on erosion potential associated with
construction activity. Once the project is completed, the chances of significant erosion
are virtually nil.
Construction documents will include the requirements for the contractor to manage the
construction site in accordance with BMPs. This will include marking the clearing limits,
limiting the site area that is exposed, and stabilizing exposed areas with mulch or other
approved measures, protecting slopes, and managing any water originating from
construction dewatering.
2. Air
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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.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, the project will not produce any significant
adverse impacts and/or result in excessive emissions of particulates or noxious odors
either during construction or future operations. During construction, minimal impacts
may be realized as particulates (dust, dirt, etc.) are released into the air on a limited basis.
A reliable estimate of quantities cannot be formulated at this time.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
No off-site sources of significant emissions or odor have been identified as affecting the
proposal.
Minor amounts of emissions or odor from vehicles on the adjacent rights-of-way are not
anticipated to affect the project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Best Management Practices (BMPs) standard to the industry would be implemented,
including, but not limited to, controlled watering of the ground to reduce particulates
emitted during construction, the use of mufflers and spark arresters to minimize vehicle
emissions from construction equipment, the establishment of wheel-cleaning stations at
exist from the site and regular sweeping of adjacent streets to removed dust and debris
from construction vehicles. The contractor would be obligated to fully comply with
applicable City of Renton and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations.
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.
The King County website and the USFWS NWI Mapper did not identify either
wetlands or streams onsite. The site is located within Water Resources Inventory
Area (WRIA 9), the Duwamish-Green River watershed and the Soos Creek drainage
basin, which ultimately discharges to the Puget Sound.
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 occur over, in or adjacent to the described waters.
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.
No fill or dredging of designated wetlands is proposed.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
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No surface water withdrawals or diversions are proposed.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The site does not lie within a 100-year floodplain. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map
53033C0983F, Community 530071, Panel 0983, dated May 15, 1995, the site is
designated Zone X, outside the 500-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.
No discharge of waste materials to surface waters is proposed.
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.
The project does not propose to withdraw groundwater from a well for drinking water
or other purposes. The project does not propose to discharge water to groundwater.
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 discharge of waste materials to groundwater from septic tanks is associated with
this construction project; however, limited amounts of waste material in the form of
sediment generated during construction could result through stormwater runoff.
While the site is not located within a mapped Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA),
the Applicant is committed to the implementation of BMPs throughout the
construction process to minimize any sediment conveyance into groundwater.
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.
The site is located within the Soos Creek drainage basin and the Duwamish-Green
River watershed basin, which ultimately discharges to the Puget Sound. There is a
possibility for surface runoff conveying minor amounts of hydrocarbons and/or
other surface contaminants from paved surfaces into stormwater, collected through
the on-site stormwater system (catch basins) and conveyed in an underground pipe
system. The proposed stormwater design will not alter the existing downstream
drainage patterns or path from the site. Please refer to the civil engineering plans
included with this submittal for more detailed information on collection, conveyance
and discharge.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
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Under the Applicant's proposal, the project will be designed to eliminate and/or limit
any potential for groundwater contamination. While excessive amounts are highly
unlikely, there is a possibility for surface runoff conveying unspent hydrocarbons
and/or other surface contaminants from paved surfaces onsite into groundwater.
Such runoff will be treated as required by code, specifically using an oil/water
separator to treat runoff from the fuel canopy in compliance with source and oil
control requirements.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
The proposed stormwater design will not alter the existing downstream drainage
patterns or path from the site.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
The stormwater design will be developed in compliance with the City of Renton Surface
Water Design Manual, with amendments to the 2016 King County Stormwater Design
Manual (KCSWDM). Full drainage review is required since improvements will exceed
code requirements for new plus replaced impervious surface. A Technical Information
Report (TIR) has been prepared related to this project.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site
_____ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____________
_____ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____________
_____ shrubs
X grass
_____ pasture
_____ crop or grain
_____ orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
_____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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?
None of the existing vegetation will be removed or altered by this proposal. Should any
existing vegetation be damaged by construction activity, the Applicant will replace as
needed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no known threatened or endangered
species on site or in the immediate vicinity.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, if any:
None of the existing vegetation will be removed or altered by this proposal. Should any
existing vegetation be damaged by construction activity, the Applicant will replace as
needed.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no noxious weeds or invasive species
on site or in the immediate vicinity.
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site. Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other ____________
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. Additionally, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife PHS database
reflects no priority habitat or species documented onsite.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The project site is located within the Pacific Flyway, which is a migratory route for birds
and waterfowl.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The project does not affect existing landscape and proposes to restore existing
landscaping damaged during the construction process.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no invasive animal species on site or
in the immediate vicinity.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing,
etc.
Under the Applicant's proposal, either or both electric and/or gas energy will continue to
serve the project's anticipated needs.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
Given the scope of the project as a tenant improvement upgrading existing equipment, no
specific energy conservation features are proposed.
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal?
If so, describe.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, no projected environmental health hazards are
or will be associated with the proposed improvements. The existing uses will be
maintained and the nature of the proposed equipment upgrades supports the Applicant's
intent to reduce the probability of environmental health hazards such as spillage or
contamination under normal operating conditions.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
No known sources of contamination exist. The only source of potential contamination
lies in possible leakage from the existing USTs and existing fuel pump islands.
Decommissioning of the USTs will follow the protocols and/or requirements
established by the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) and the Washington State
UST regulations as administered by the Department of Ecology (DOE).
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.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no hazardous chemicals or
conditions, including transmission pipelines, present onsite or in the immediate
vicinity which could affect project design or construction.
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.
No toxic or hazardous chemicals will be routinely stored, used , and/or produced
during the project's construction and/or during routine operations aside from
unleaded and diesel fuels stored on site and dispensed to motor vehicles.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The need for special emergency services is not expected to increase or decrease as
a result of the proposed project.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Measures undertaken to control environmental health hazards will include the use
of licensed contractors and technicians ensuring compliance with all City of Renton
and state regulations including, but not limited to, the Model Toxics Control Act,
Washington Administrative Code Dangerous Waste Regulations, and Washington
State UST regulations.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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The only type of noise which will impact the project would originate from traffic on
adjacent rights-of-way. No significant adverse impacts are projected.
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.
Given the nature of the project and the fact existing uses will not change, the
Applicant does not anticipate noise levels will increase in the long term. Short-term
increases can be expected due to the presence of construction equipment onsite.
Following traditional workday schedules, construction will occur between the hours
of 7:00 AM and conclude no later than 5:00 PM; no construction will occur on
Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction noise is typically mitigated through the use of noise attenuation
devices installed on heavy equipment.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
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 site is currently used as a convenience store and fuel canopy under existing zoning.
Adjacent uses include a vacant parcel (north), commercial offices/services (northwest),
an athletic field/park (east), and low density, single-family residential uses (west and
south).
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 site has not been used as working farmlands or forest lands in recent memory.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling,
and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are two structures onsite--a convenience store (± 2,560 square feet) and a
detached fuel canopy (± 580 square feet).
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures are proposed for demolition. Demolition will be restricted to concrete
drive tank slabs.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
CA – Commercial Arterial
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial.
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 critical areas have been classified onsite.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 1 to 2 employees at any given time. There is no residential component.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not Applicable.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post-construction,
no measures are required or being proposed.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
Not Applicable.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None. There is no residential component.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None. Not Applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None. Not Applicable.
10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what
is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The height of the existing convenience store is 12 feet 6 inches and the height of the
fuel canopy is 17 feet 6 inches with no changes proposed. The buildings are of wood
frame construction with concrete footings.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
no measures to control aesthetic impacts are required or being proposed.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
The project is not expected to produce any light or glare resulting in spillover onto
adjacent properties.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
no measures to control light or glare impacts are required or being proposed.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
There is an athletic field immediately adjacent to the property.
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:
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
no measures to reduce or control recreational impacts are required or being proposed.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
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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.
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.
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.
There are no known historic resources on or near the site according to t he Washington
Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Record Data (WISAARD).
Additionally, given the nature of the project as a tenant improvement to a developed
site, therefore no other investigation has been conducted.
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.
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
no measures to further identify, reduce or control impacts are required or being
proposed.
14. Transportation
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 project site is directly accessible to S.E. 168th Street and 116th Avenue S.E. via two
(2) full access driveways, a 29-foot wide driveway accessing S.E. 168th Street and a 40-
foot wide driveway accessing 116th Avenue S.E.
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 site is directly accessible to public transit. Transit stops are located north and south
of the site on 116th Avenue S.E. and east of the site on S.E. 168th Street serving bus
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?
The project will not increase parking stalls onsite; however, one stall is being allocated
for new ADA/handicapped parking.
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).
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No specific improvements are proposed.
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?
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
with no changes in the development footprint, no increases in vehicular trips are
projected and the nature of peak volumes will remain unchanged. No additional studies
were initiated and no data collected.
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. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Given the nature of the project and the maintenance of current uses post -construction,
with no changes in the development footprint, no measures to reduce or control
transportation impacts are required or proposed.
15. Public Services
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.
Given the nature of the project as a tenant improvement and the maintenance of current
uses post-construction, with no changes in the development footprint, the Applicant
does not anticipate an increased need for any public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Given the nature of the project as a tenant improvement, and the maintenance of current
uses post-construction, with no changes in the development footprint, the Applicant
does not anticipate a need for measures to reduce or control impacts on public services.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other ____________ _________
All required utilities are currently available at the site including, but not limited to,
electricity, natural gas, water and sewer service, refuse and recycling service, and
telephone, cable television and other communication services.
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b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service ,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
All utility services currently provided are projected to be adequate to accommodate any
future needs related to the tenant improvements proposed. Electrical and natural gas
service will be provided by Puget Sound Energy. Water and sewer service is provide d
by the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. Cable, telephone and other
communications services will continue to be provided by the current purveyor.
C. Signature
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: Pat Hopper
Position and Agency/Organization: Assistant Planner, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Date Submitted: December 24, 2019