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PLANNING DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
City of Renton Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to 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. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
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A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2. Name of applicant(s): City of Renton is the applicant for Land Use Map Discrepancies, Car Pros, and North 30th St The Upton Group is the applicant for the Benson CPA. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Jennifer Henning, CED Administrator, 425-430-6575, Jhenning@rentonwa.gov 4. Date checklist prepared: July 10, 2020 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): N/A 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. N/A 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. N/A 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City Council approval of the Amendments. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. M-01: 900 Lind Ave - Amend land use designation from Employment Area with Medium Industrial zoning to Commercial Mixed Use with
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Commercial Arterial zoning. Proposed uses are mixed use. Site is approximately 1.2 acres. M-02: Zoning and Land Use Reconciliation - Many sites throughout city. Please see attached. M-03: Upland Group - Amend land use designation from Residential Low Density with R-4 zoning to Residential Medium Density with R-6 zoning. Proposed uses are single family residential. The site is approximately 17.5 acres in size. M-04: North 30th St - Amend land use designation from Residential Medium Density with R-6 zoning to Residential High Density with Commercial Neighborhood zoning. Proposed uses are townhouses and mixed use. The site is approximately 4 acres in size. 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. M-01: 900 Lind Ave - 900 Lind Ave SW M-02: Zoning and Land Use Reconciliation - various sites throughout the city M-03: Upland Group, Benson - The block that is bounded by SE Petrovitsky Rd to the north, 118th Ave SE to the east, SE 180th St to the south, and 116th Ave SE to the north. M-04: North 30th St - Several parcels along and near N. 30th St. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other ______________. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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 prime farmland. Not Applicable, Non-project action. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
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Not Applicable, Non-project action. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Not Applicable, Non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action.
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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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 4. PLANTS
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a. Check or circle 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 ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other ____ other types of vegetation Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Not Applicable, Non-project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other ___________________ Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other ______________________ Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ______________ Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Not Applicable, Non-project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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.
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Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action.
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c. Describe any structures on the site. Not Applicable, Non-project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Not Applicable, Non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Upland Group Benson: Residential 4 dwelling units per acre 900 Lind Ave: Industrial Medium Land Use Map Discrepancies: various, see attached North 30th St: Residential 6 dwelling units per acre f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Upland Group, Benson: Residential Low Density 900 Lind Ave: Employment Area Land Use Map Discrepancies: various, see attached North 30th St: Residential Medium Density
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not Applicable, Non-project action. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Not Applicable, Non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not Applicable, Non-project action. Buildable Lands analysis indicates that if 900 Lind Ave were to redevelop under the IM zoning it could accommodate 23,500 square foot structure and it would have capacity for 7 additional jobs from what currently exists. If the 1.44 acre site redeveloped with CA zoning, Buildable Lands indicates a new structure would have 10,350 feet of commercial space resulting in a loss of approximately 14 jobs from what currently exists. If the N 30th St area develops with CN zoning it is estimated there could be 9 jobs there. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not Applicable, Non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action.
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l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not Applicable, Non-project action. For 900 Lind Ave. Buildable Lands analysis indicates it could accommodate 73 new dwelling units if developed in the CA zone. If there is no zoning change for 900 Lind Ave, there would be 0 new dwelling units because housing is not allowed in the IM zone. For N 30th St. it is estimated that under the existing zoning with the vacant parcels, Buildable Lands capacity estimates the approximately 1.2 acres in the R-6 zone has capacity for 5 new dwelling units and the vacant CN parcels of approximately .57 acres has capacity for 4 dwelling units per parcel, to total 8 new dwelling units. If the R-6 parcels were rezoned and the vacant CN parcels totaled 1.57 acres, using the assumptions identified in the first paragraph, the site has capacity for 17 dwelling units and approximately 4,643 square feet of commercial space with 10 jobs. For the Benson site, the area has approximately .73 acres vacant land and approximately 10.72 redevelopable acres with 29 existing single family homes. Under the existing R-4 zoning it is estimated the area has capacity for 2 new units on the vacant land and 13 new additional units on the redevelopable parcels. If the area is rezoned to R-6, the vacant land is estimated to have capacity for 3 new dwelling units and the redevelopable land has capacity for 21 new additional units. The income levels of the potential housing is unknown. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action.
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11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Not Applicable, Non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 14. TRANSPORTATION
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a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Not Applicable, Non-project action. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Not Applicable, Non-project action. There are no projects at this point in time. Within the N 30th St area one of the parcels is currently utilized as a Metro Park and Ride. If that site were to develop with either the current R-6 zone or the potential CN zone there would be a loss in the number of parking spaces available. Any new project would be required to provide adequate parking for their project, there just would not be capacity to accommodate parking for others. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? Not Applicable, Non-project action. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Not Applicable, Non-project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable, Non-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 16. UTILITIES
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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. Not Applicable, Non-project action. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent Signature: __________________________________ Name Printed: Jennifer Henning Date: 7/28/2020
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.)
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; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones would not increase discharge to water, emission to air, toxic substances, or noise. Any proposed project would be required to mitigate any discharges water, air, etc. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones would not affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. Any proposed projects would be required to mitigate potential impacts to plants, animals, fish, or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones would not deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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, flood plains, or prime farmlands?
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The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones would not 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, flood plains, or prime farmlands. Any proposed projects would be required to mitigate potential impcats. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 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? The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones would allow for different land uses than currently exist for the 900 Lind Ave site and the N 30th site. However, the uses would be compatible with existing plans. In fact, the 900 Lind Ave site would increase compatibility with existing plans because it would allow for high density housing in close proximity to extensive public transit. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones are not likely to affect transportation or public services. Future projects may increase demand for transportation services. However, 900 Lind Ave would be able to utilized significant public investment in the new transit center at Rainier and Grady. The transit center will serve many bus lines including a new rapid ride line and a new bus rapid transit line. The N 30th site is very close to a freeway on and off ramp. It is likely the impacts of any future project would be less to the area than in many other places in the city. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Not Applicable, Non-project action. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and rezones do not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
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Proponent Signature: __________________________________ Name Printed: Jennifer Henning Date: 7/28/2020