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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_ERC Agency Letter.Approval.Notice.Mitigation Measures 14-000997Denis Law t „ Ma or City Of, y a August 29, 2014 Department of Community and Economic Development C.E."Chip'Vincent; Administrator i Washington State Department of Ecology ' Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed -by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 25, 2014: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non -Significance Mitigated (DNSM) PROJECT NAME: Renton Technical College Automotive Complex Renovations/Additions PROJECT NUMBER: LUA14-000997, ECF,SA-H Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2014, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton,'1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4 8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510, '' Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-6593: For the Environmental Review Committee, Kris Sorensen Assistant Planner Enclosure. - - - cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazoold, WSDOT,.NW Region C Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology.& Historic Preservation Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way '• Renton, Washington 98057 . rentonwa:gov DEPARTMENT '• O, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �. e11t,0O Yl ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE = MITIGATED (DNSW) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA14-000997, ECF, SA-H APPLICANT: Renton Technical College PROJECT NAME: RTC Automotive Complex Renovations/Additions PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant Renton Technical College, is requesting Site Plan and Environmental Review for the renovation of three existing buildings referred to as buildings K1, K2, and K4 (totaling 45,850 sf) and replacement of the K3 building (17,600 sf), all single story structures within the Automotive Complex area of the college campus. The new K4 building would house shops, classrooms, auto parts and tools department and administration spaces. The 145,200 sf site is in the Industrial Light zone with adjacent residential zoning. Vehicle access would stay the same to campus and pedestrian access through the renovation area would add a north -south corridor through building K1. Landscaping, site furnishings and bicycle racks would be added around the K buildings. Excavation would be 20,000 sf for the new building area and approximately 2,600 sf for a new entry for K1, utilities, and display and landscape areas. The applicant requests three modifications for parking, street frontage improvements, and refuse and recycling areas. Documents submitted include environmental checklist, traffic study, and geotechnical and drainage reports. ZiJllxii�[iI�1_!i[+Pp 3201 NE 7`" St LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not. have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2014. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: August 29, 2014 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITA ►enmxC•�►►•���uy►�a•�aL.»��ia►�� �.1�1�hiV11�1� DATE DF DECISION: AUGUST Z5, ZU14 f.9CeP/\1.13791 Gregg Zimmer n Ad inistrato Public Works Dep r ent Date Mar Peterson,'Administrator Fire & Emergency Services i Date n. Terry Higashiyama, Administrator C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrat r 3 Community Services Department Date Department of Community & Date Economic Development DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY c,00 AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNSM) MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: LUA14-000997, ECF, SA-H APPLICANT: Matt Lane, McGranahan Architects PROJECT NAME: Renton Technical College Automotive Complex Renovations/Additions PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant Renton Technical College, is requesting Site Plan and Environmental Review for the renovation of three buildings and construction of a new building that replaces an existing building. The automotive complex on the college campus is 145,200 sf within the Industrial Light zone designation with adjacent residential zoning. Vehicle access would stay the same. Site work includes utilities, pedestrian and landscape improvements, and entry plaza hardscapes for K3 and K1 buildings. Site earthwork would include excavations, cuts, and fill. The applicant requests three modifications for parking, street frontage improvements, and refuse and recycling areas. Documents submitted include environmental checklist, traffic study, geotechnical, hazardous materials, and drainage reports. PROJECT LOCATION: 3201 NE 7th St LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Project construction shall be required to comply with the recommendations outlined in the submitted Geotechnical Engineering Report for Renton Technical College Proposed Building K3 Improvements, prepared by GeoEngineers, Inc, dated July 17, 2014 (Exhibit 3): 2. Project TESC (temporary erosion and sediment control) plan shall be required to comply with the recommendations outlined in the Technical Information Report, prepared by Coughlin Porter Lundeen, dated July 2, 2014 (Exhibit 5). 3. Project construction shall be required to comply with the outlined recommendations in the submitted Limited Hazardous Materials Survey Report for Automotive Trades Complex at Renton Technical College, prepared by PBS Engineering and Environmental, dated March 31, 2014 (Exhibit 4). ADIVISORY NOTES: Engineering Review rnair@rentonwa.gov Rohini Nair Ph: 425-430-7298 email: Recommendations: I have reviewed the application for the Renton Technical College Automotive Center Renovation and have the following comments: EXISTING CONDITIONS WATER The site is located in the City of Renton water service area. SEWER The site is located in the City of Renton sewer service area. STORM There is existing private stormwater pipe Kirkland Ave NE frontage. STREETS Kirkland Ave NE is a commercial —mixed use & industrial access street with existing right of way width of 45 feet. CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER 1. The conceptual water utility plan has been submitted and is acceptable. The plans showed that the replacement of the single check valve with a new 8-inch DDCVA for the fire sprinkler system is shown in the plans. Installation of a larger vault if needed will be reviewed with the utility construction permit associated with the project. The plans also show the installation of the new 2-inch RPBA with a Hot -Box behind the existing 2-inch domestic meter. 2. The conceptual plans also include information that storz fittings will be provided on existing fire hydrant. Fire hydrants should meet the requirements of Fire department. SANITARY SEWER 1. The project is within the City of Renton sewer service area. 2. The renovations/ building addition must not block or prevent access to any existing side sewer or any other utility. 3. An oil water separator must be provided for the work shop/ paint area. SURFACE WATER 1. A drainage plan and drainage report prepared by Coughlin Porter Lundeen was submitted with the land use application. The report mentions that the design is based on the 2009 King County Stormwater Design Manual. The final drainage report that will be submitted with the utility construction permit should mention that the design is based on the City Amendment to the 2009 King County Stormwater Design Manual. The submitted drainage report mentions that flow control facility is not triggered, since the site is within the Peak Rate Existing conditions area, and that water quality treatment requirement threshold is not exceeded. Stormwater BMP's applicable to the project must be provided. Final drainage plan and final drainage report based on the City Amendment to the 2009 King County Stormwater Design Manual should be submitted with the utility construction permit and all stormwater improvements as per the Manual will be required to be provided by the project. A geotechnical report prepared by Geo Engineers was submitted for the project. The report mentions that the soil in the project vicinity consists of ground moraine, which is also referred as glacial till. 2. A Construction Stormwater General Permit from Department of Ecology will be required if grading and clearing of any construction site exceeds one acre. 3. The system development charge (SDC) fee for surface water is $0.491 per square feet of new impervious surface, with a minimum of $1,228.00. ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 2 of 5 TRANSPORTATION/STREET 1. Payment of the transportation impact fee is due at the time of issuance of the building permit. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building permit will be applicable on the project. 2. A traffic analysis report prepared by TENW was provided for the project. The report mentions that the project will result in a net increase in 0 weekday AM peak hour trips, 19 weekday PM peak hour trips, and 38 weekday daily trips. This increase is traffic is not expected to have a significant impact on the existing traffic system. 3. Street/frontage Street Name NE 4th St Street Classification commercial — mixed use & industrial access Existing ROW Width 45 feet Existing half street paved width 18 feet Existing sidewalk width 5 feet Existing planter between curb and sidewalk none Required ROW Width per Code for 2 lane 69 feet Half street paved width paving per code 28 feet Sidewalk Width per code 6 feet Planter between curb and sidewalk as required by code 8 feet Curb required by code 0.5 foot (on one side) Modification/Waiver Requested Yes Waiver request: Keep existing curb and existing location of Sidewalk Waiver request status approved since there was a previous street vacation that gave back 15 feet of right of way to the college. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. Separate per and fees for, water meters, side sewer connection and storm connection will be required. 2. All construction utility permits for drainage and street improvements will require separate plan submittals. All utility plans shall conform to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Three set of engineering plans and two copies of the drainage report should be submitted with the utility construction permit. 3. Rockeries or retaining walls greater than 4 feet in height will be require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans shall be submitted for review by a licensed engineer. Special Inspection is required. 4. A tree removal and tree retention/protection plan and a separate landscape plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 3 of 5 Reviewer Comments Kris Sorensen Ph: 425-430-6593 email: ksorensen@rentonwa.gov Planning Review Created On: 08/20/2014 RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. Commercial, multi -family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, "NO TRESPASSING — Protected Trees" or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. Fire Review —Building Corey Thomas Ph: 425-430-7024 email: cthomas@rentonwa.gov Recommendations: Environmental Impact Comments: 1. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $0.44 per square foot of additional area. Fees are paid at time of building permit issuance. ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 4 of 5 Code Related Comments: 1. The fire flow requirements for this proposal are unchanged from the existing available water mains and fire hydrants. Existing hydrants are adequate with the addition of 5-inch storz fittings which they do not currently have. 2. The existing fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems are required to be extended into the proposed additions and renovated areas. Separate plans and permits are required to be submitted to the Renton Fire Department for review and permitting. The existing fire alarm systems shall be brought up to current code including full detection and fully addressable systems, throughout the entire four building complex both in the new and existing areas and whether or not they are renovated or not. The proposed building additions shall not be allowed to cover any existing fire sprinkler supply mains, this is prohibited by code and the main shall be relocated prior to the addition construction. 3. Existing fire department apparatus access roads are adequate. Fire lane signage is required and some additions are required in addition to maintaining the existing signage. 4. Applicant shall submit a completed Hazardous Material Inventory Statement prior to building permit issuance. Use of city form or approved equivalent is required. Separate plans and permits are required for the installation/renovation of the proposed paint booths and any hard piped welding gas systems/tank supplies. The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 5 of 5 10 ILV)j rl IL"�o