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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx12_SEPA_Checklist SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 12 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. Background 1.Name of proposed project, if applicable: Logan Place Development 2. Name of applicant: David Wu 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 14632-14th Avenue SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012. 425-512-1780. David Wu. dwudesign@gmail.com 4. Date checklist prepared: 07/01/2020 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton, Planning Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): No Phasing, Start construction March 2021, estimated completion October 2021. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Soil report by Cobalt Geosciences, dated 02/2020 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton – Building; Right of Way Improvement; Ultities Improvement; Fire; MEP permits. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) To construct a 3-story multi-family residential 6 units on a 5,000 sf zoned CD lot. Refer to architectural drawing for type and size of units, parking at ground floor. 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. 129 Logan Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057 (West of Logan Avenue South, North of South 2nd Street) NE Quarter of Section 18, Township 23 N, Range 5, W.M. in the City of Renton, King County, Washington. Refer to arch dwgs. for site plan and vicinity map and legal description. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 12 B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: Flat (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? <5% slope 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. Refer to Colbalt Geosciences soil report dated 02/2020 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None 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. Slab-on-grade with typical footing and foundation design. Estimated cut 150 c.y., est. 50 c.y. fill, re-use native soil on site. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. BMP erosion control practice during construction. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 71% lot coverage by new building. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Appropriate BMP’s including stabilized construction entrance; inlet protection; perimeter silt fence protection; temporary stock-pile location and daily clean-up of construction site will be used during and after construction. 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. Emissions from construction vehicles and equipment during construction. Emissions from end user’s vehicle after completion. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Construction vehicles and equipment will be maintained in good working order. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 12 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. None 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. None 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. None 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 impact are anticipated to existing drainage patterns. 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 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. Domestic sewage into existing public main in Logan Avenue South for 9 new multi-family units. Refer to civil design for location and sizing. 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 project site is located within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard Area, but is exempt from Flow Control based on Peak Flow Rate increase of less than 0.15 cfs from the developed condition vs existing site conditions. Direct connection to the existing storm main in Logan Avenue South is proposed via underground pipes and catch basins. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 12 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Follow BMP’s mitigation method and construct per civil design to handle building drainage. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: X (2) Apple Trees, (1) Deciduous Tree X shrubs X grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Removal (2) existing trees and lawn on site. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: New (3) trees and new potted plants at entry courtyard and mulch ground cover at other areas. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None 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. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Common birds mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: None SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 12 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None 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. Primary source of energy will be electric and natural gas. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. None 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: Energy efficiency and conservation measures will be provided within this project as required by energy code. 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. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. None 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 12 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None, practice BMP’s during construction. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None 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. During construction typical construction activities from vehicles and equipment. After construction, end users vehicles in/out sound. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction only weekdays and limit time from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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 is single-family residence, adjacent properties are mainly single-family but new development with multi-family use in the close proximity. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No 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. Existing single-family residence. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Existing single-family house will be demolished through demolition permit. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Center Downtown (CD) zone, Urban Design District A, the City Community Planning Area, and the City Center Sign Regulation Area. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and the Center Downtown (CD) zoning g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 12 None h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The parcel contains high seismic hazards and is located in the Aquifer Protection Zone 1. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 12 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? 2 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposed use is conformed with COR current zoning code. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. 6 units, middle-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 1 unit middle-income single family house. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Affordable housing units conform to neighboring pricing. 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? 31’-6” high with decorative wood panels at lower level, decorative hardiplank finish at upper level. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Architectural design elements at 1st level. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Light and glare will typically from residence during night time. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 12 No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Design exterior light fixtures not impact neighbors or drivers. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. None 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. None 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. None 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. Logan Avenue South SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 12 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? Renton Transit Center only 1 block south of property. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? New proposal 6 stalls, eliminate 1 stall. 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). New driveway and ROW improvement per COR code. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. None 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? The proposed project is anticipated about 12 daily trips from residence vehicle. 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: No 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. Impact not sufficient from 1 unit to 6 units. New building will be constructed with automatic fire sprinkler system. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Up-to-date design with fire and security measures. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 12 d. 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. Basic municipal and franchise utilities will be extended from the project frontage to newe building. Refer to civil design for utilities connections. 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: David Wu Name of signee: David Wu Position and Agency/Organization: Project Designer /Coordinator Date Submitted: 04/30/2020 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 11 of 12 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 12 of 12 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.