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ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
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: 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: [help] 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
Exhibit 2
RECEIVED
09/24/2020
AMorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
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area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -
Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A.BACKGROUND [help]
1.Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
2.Name of applicant: [help]
3.Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
4.Date checklist prepared: [help]
5.Agency requesting checklist: [help]
6.Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
7.Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
SEA Classics- Verizon
Verizon Wireless
Brent Sutten, Actualize LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless
3020 Issaqauh Pine Lake RD SE, #538
Sammamish, WA 98075
425-429-4287, brent@actualize-llc.com
9/24/20
City of Renton Planning Department
No phasing, construction estimated spring/summer of 2021, dependent on permit issuance
Wireless equipment will be upgraded and replaced as needed; additional equipment may be possible
as technology changes or frequencies are added
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8.List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
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. [help]
10.List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
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.) [help]
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. [help]
Phase I, NEPA/SHPO filing
None Known
Administrative Conditional Use, Shoreline Substantial Development, building permit
Install a wireless facility on a rooftop. Antennas will be enclosed within two separate RF-porous
enclosures along with ancillary radio units. Cables will connect the rooftop portion of the facility
with radio cabinets, which will be located in a fenced compound adjacent to the existing building,
enclosed with a stucco fence to match the existing aesthetic of the building.
2003 Maple Valley Highway, parcel# 1723059103
Site is located on the south side of Maple Valley Highway, north of the Cedar River and east of
an industrial property owned by Stoneway Sand & Gravel at the intersection of Hwy 169 and I-405.
Maps are included in the application.
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B.ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1.EARTH
a.General description of the site [help]
(check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
b.What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
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. [help]
d.Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
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. [help]
f.Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
0-3%
(Note: 0% on rooftop where site will be installed)
Riverwash, fill
City GIS indicates there are steep slopes on SW side of the property adjacent to the Cedar
River
A utility connection is required to bring power to the site. Estimate is 105 linear feet either
trenched or bored from existing transformer at rear of building along the back of the building.
Additionally, a utility connection may be required to bring power to the site. Estimate is 135 linear
feet either trenched or bored across existing parking lot and along back of building to site.
No.
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g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
h.Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any: [help]
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. [help]
b.Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
c.Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
3.WATER [help]
a.Surface Water:
Project will add a small concrete pad for equipment in fenced compound, approx. 40 sq. ft. Overall
the project will add impervious surface over less than 1% of the total lot.
BMP's as needed should trenching or boring become necessary
Dust and emissions from construction vehicles during the construction phase
None; finished project is unstaffed
None
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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. [help]
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. [help]
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. [help]
4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
5)Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. [help]
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. [help]
Cedar River
Project area is adjacent to the Cedar River and within 200', but confined largely to the
rooftop of the existing building and areas adjacent to the existing building.
None.
No.
No.
None.
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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. [help]
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. [help]
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. [help]
2)Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. [help]
3)Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe. [help]
No; project is unplumbed and unstaffed
None.
The facility will be located on an impervious rooftop; runoff from the facility will disperse via
gutters and existing systems in place to control runoff at the property. Equipment pad will
have storm water runoff but will not significantly affect normal storm water patterns, due to
size.
No.
No significant impact; Antennas to be installed on existing rooftop. Equipment area will not be
large enough to significantly affect storm water runoff in the area.
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d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: [help]
4.PLANTS [help]
a.Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
____shrubs
____grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
____wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
____other types of vegetation
b.What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
c.List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
d.Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
None needed.
X
X
X
X
One Rhododendron and existing grass will be removed to install fenced equipment pad.
None Known.
Project will plant evergreen shrubs along the exterior of the fenced compound.
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e.List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
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. [help]
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.
[help]
c.Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
d.Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
e.List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
6.ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES [help]
None known within construction/project area.
songbirds, eagle, hwak
deer, rodents
trout
None Known.
All of western Washington is part of an annual bird migration; the particular rooftop where the site is
proposed is not unique or critical to animal movement
None proposed
None Known.
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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. [help]
b.Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. [help]
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: [help]
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. [help]
1)Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
[help]
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. [help]
3)Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
Electrical energy
No.
None Proposed.
No.
None known.
None known.
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during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project. [help]
4)Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
5)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
b.Noise [help]
1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
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. [help]
3)Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
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. [help]
Electrolyte from battery backup; batteries factory sealed and maintained per recommended
standards
No special services; existing police and fire are adequate for the unstaffed facility
None proposed.
None; facility is unstaffed and unoccupied, therefore not affected by local noise sources
Vehicular noise from construction vehicles and crane during the construction phase.
None.
Current use is a commercial office building. Adjacent uses include an industrial lot and multifamily
housing. The proposed use will be confined to the rooftop of the existing office building and will not
impact neighboring uses.
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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 non-forest use? [help]
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: [help]
c.Describe any structures on the site. [help]
d.Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
e.What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
f.What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
g.If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
h.Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. [help]
Unknown what past uses may have been prior to the office building. No agricultural land or forest
land will be converted via this proposal
No; these uses do not presently exists in the area
Commercial office building
No.
COR- Commercial Office Residential
COR
Shoreline High Intensity
Portions of the property have Regulated Slopes; the proposed site is not in those areas
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i.Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
j.Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
k.Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
m.Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any: [help]
9.HOUSING [help]
a.Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. [help]
b.Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
c.Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
Facility is unstaffed and uninhabited; none
None.
None.
Design site in compliance with local wireless codes
None Needed.
none; facility is an uninhabited passive use
None.
None Required.
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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? [help]
b.What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
c.Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
11.LIGHT AND GLARE [help]
a.What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? [help]
b.Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
[help]
c.What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
The top of the antenna enclosure will be 33'-6" AGL. The principal exterior material will be an opaque
RFP screen, painted to match the building exterior. The highest point of the fenced compound is
approximately 10' to the top of the equipment frame. exterior fencing material will be stucco.
None will be obstructed; the facility shrouding will be visible but appear as rooftop mechanical equipment,
fenced compound will appear as a natural extension of the building.
Full enclosure of the antennas and painting the shroud to match the building. Designing the fenced compound to
match the exterior of the building. Planting evergreen shrubs around the new fenced compound.
none; no lighting is proposed
No; project is set back from the property edge and on a rooftop. no lighting or reflective materials
are proposed
None; facility is unstaffed and therefore unaffected by off-site light or glare
None required
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12.RECREATION [help]
a.What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
[help]
b.Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
c.Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
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. [help]
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. [help]
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. [help]
Walking trails, dog park, fishing, Cedar River Park
No.
None Needed.
No.
No evidence at present. The project will be within a built environment on a building constructed in
1980. Consulted: GIS, Assessor Records, WISAARD
Consulted: GIS, Assessor Records, WISAARD
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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. [help]
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. [help]
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? [help]
c.How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
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). [help]
e.Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
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? [help]
No disturbance anticipated; if resources encountered, stop work and engage the appropriate
experts.
State Route 169, otherwise known as, Maple Valley HWY
There is transit in the area, but not needed for this project as the facility is unstaffed and
uninhabited.
No changes to parking are proposed
None required
No.
After the construction phase, field tech visits will average once per 90 days.
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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. [help]
h.Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
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. [help]
b.Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
16.UTILITIES [help]
a.Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity,
natural gas,
water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
septic system,
other
No; project is on a commercial rooftop and adjacent to the existing building.
None Proposed.
No; existing services are adequate
None Proposed.
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