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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:
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.
EXHIBIT 2
PLANNING DIVISION
AWEIHS 09/28/2020
RECEIVED
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USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS:
Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered
"does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT
ACTIONS (part D).
For non-project 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.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: City of Renton Surface Water Utility System Plan
2. Name of applicant: City of Renton – Utility Systems Division
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Joe Farah, Surface Water Utility
Engineering Manager, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-7248,
jfarah@rentonwa.gov
4. Date checklist prepared: September 2, 2020
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The City of Renton Surface
Water Utility System Plan (Plan) is scheduled for adoption in 2020.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. This Plan lists the programs and projects
planned by the Surface Water Utility for the next six years. Proposed capital improvement
project locations are identified in the Plan.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Depending on the scope of the
projects proposed in the Plan, an individual environmental checklist and threshold
determination would be completed as specific projects are advanced for
construction.
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. system/A,
this is a non-project action.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
The Plan must undergo a SEPA review.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of
the project and site. The City of Renton proposes the adoption of an updated Surface Water
Utility System Plan, a comprehensive city-wide surface water guiding document for
programmatic and capital improvement needs for the Surface Water Utility for the next six
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years and beyond. The surface water area encompasses the City of Renton boundaries of
approximately 24 square miles.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township,
and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or
boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you
are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications
related to this checklist. The Plan is applicable throughout the City of Renton’s city limits
encompassing approximately 24 square miles.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other _____________. The City of Renton has areas of steep slopes, some
hills, a plateau, and river valley areas.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The slopes vary from
flat (zero percent) to very steep (over 90 percent). Steep slopes exist along the Maple
Valley Highway to the north and south of the Cedar River Valley (southern edge of Renton
Highlands; northern edge of Scenic Hill and Rolling Hills), along the eastern side of I-405
(eastern edge of the Renton Highlands), along the southern (SR 900) and eastern (Rainier
Ave N) edges of Renton West Hill, along the western (SR 167) and northern (I-405) edges
of Talbot Hill, along the western edge (I-405) of Scenic Hill and in the canyons of May
Creek and Honey Creek from Union Ave NE to Lake Washington Blvd N.
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. According to the USDA’s Web Soil Survey, the main soil types
within the City include: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, Alderwood and Kitsap soils,
Arents-Alderwood material, and Indianola loamy sand. Alderwood gravelly sandy loam
makes up over 30% of the City’s area and is considered prime farmland. Using engineering
classifications: there is a wide variety of highly variable glacial deposits in the City that
include clay, silt, sand, gravel, cobbles, and boulders. In the river valley areas, there is a
variety of modern alluvium and undifferentiated deltaic deposits. Adoption of the Surface
Water Utility System Plan will not itself result in the removal of agricultural soil. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for their impact to
agricultural soils prior to implementation.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. Within the City, there are areas of unstable soils including steep slopes and
historic coal mines. Some alluvial deposits in the Cedar River Valley and old Black River
Valley may be subject to liquefaction during seismic events. Sensitive areas are mapped by
the City and are subject to regulation under Renton Municipal Code Title IV, Development
Regulations. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated
for their soil conditions prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. Construction projects identified in the Plan will require excavation and grading of
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an undetermined quantity of material. Specific projects will be subject to individual
environmental review before implementation.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in the clearing,
construction or use of soils, however, the Plan’s programs and projects may result in
erosion from construction. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will
be evaluated for erosion potential prior to implementation.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A, non-project action. Specific projects
will be subject to individual environmental review before implementation.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
N/A, non-project action. Where applicable, best management practices, along with
erosion and sedimentation control measures, will be used in all areas of potential erosion.
Specific projects will be subject to individual environmental review before implementation.
2. AIR
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will
not itself result in air emissions, however, the Plan’s programs and projects may be a
source of emissions from construction activity, operations, or maintenance through
equipment and vehicles. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be
evaluated for air emissions prior to implementation.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for off-site sources of emissions prior to
implementation.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A,
non-project action. However, standard emissions controls for construction equipment will
be utilized during construction of projects recommended by this Plan. Specific projects that
are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for their potential impact and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
3. WATER
a. Surface Water:
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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. There
are multiple surface water bodies in the City of Renton. The City’s northwest boundary
is the shoreline of Lake Washington. The rivers and streams that run through the City
include the Cedar River, Black River, May Creek, Springbrook Creek, Soos Creek, and
Johns Creek. There are also wetlands located in many locations throughout the City.
All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts at the
time of application. Where required, project specific impacts will be addressed and
mitigated.
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. N/A, this is a
non-project action. However, the Plan’s programs and projects may require work
within 200 feet of surface water bodies. The projects will be reviewed and analyzed for
potential impacts at the time of application. Where required, project specific impacts
will be addressed and mitigated.
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the
Plan will not itself result in direct alteration of the environment, however, the Plan’s
programs and projects may result in addition or removal of fill and dredge material.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
potential impacts and corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A, non-project action.
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in withdrawal or diversion of surface water.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
potential impacts and corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan: N/A, non-project action. However, some portions of the City are within or
adjacent to 100-year floodplains. Projects that are subject to environmental review will
identify floodplain boundaries prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. However, no waste material will be discharged into surface waters during
construction of projects recommended by this Plan. Projects that are subject to
environmental review will identify discharge plans prior to implementation.
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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. N/A, non-project action.
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in withdrawal or discharge of ground water.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will identify withdrawal or
discharge plans prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. However, no waste material will be discharged into the ground during projects
recommended by this Plan. Projects that are subject to environmental review will
identify discharge plans prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. Stormwater runoff may occur from the construction of capital projects
identified in the Plan. Stormwater sources include mainly impervious surfaces
in which the runoff is collected and conveyed in ditches and pipes to the City’s
surface water bodies. Water storage and treatment methods may be employed
where appropriate prior to discharging to surface water or ground water. The
proposed capital stormwater projects improve the conveyance, storage, and/or
treatment of stormwater. Specific projects that are subject to environmental
review will identify runoff sources, methods of collection and disposal,
quantities, flowpath and receiving water.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in
waste materials entering ground or surface waters. Projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for potential impacts and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and
drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan
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will not itself result in reduction or control of surface, ground and runoff water
nor impact drainage patterns. Projects that are subject to environmental
review will be evaluated for potential impacts and their corresponding
reduction and control measures prior to implementation.
4. PLANTS
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
__X__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
__X__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
__X__shrubs
__X__grass
__X__pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
__X__wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
__X__water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
__X__other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A, non-project
action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in removal or alteration of
vegetation, however, the Plan’s programs and projects may result in these impacts.
Vegetation maintenance of City right-of-way, easements, and wastewater, water
and surface water facilities is a component of the Surface Water Utility’s program
and conducted for public safety and regulatory compliance. Projects that are
subject to environmental review will be evaluated for potential vegetation impacts
and corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A, non-
project action. Projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated
for their potential impact to threatened or endangered plant species on or near the
site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A, non-project action. However, the Plan
identifies City policy to incorporate native vegetation which intersects with surface
water management services for water quality and habitat. Several capital projects
in the Plan propose a conceptual solution to promote native vegetation and
remove invasive vegetation. Specific projects that are subject to environmental
review will be evaluated for vegetation plans before implementation.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. N/A,
non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will
be evaluated for noxious weeds and invasive plant species on or near the site
before implementation.
5. ANIMALS
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: gulls
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: opossum, raccoon, rabbit, squirrel
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the following animals are listed as
threatened in the City: bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet
(Brachyramphus marmoratus), streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris
strigata), and yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). According to NOAA, the
City is within the critical habitat for Puget Sound ESU Chinook (Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha) and Puget Sound DPS Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for their
potential impact to threatened or endangered wildlife species on or near the site.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
their potential impact to threatened or endangered wildlife species on or near the
site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N/A, non-project action.
However, the entire state of Washington is within the Pacific flyway and two rivers
in Renton watersheds (Cedar and Green Rivers) are spawning routes for salmon
and steelhead trout. Specific projects will be subject to individual environmental
review before implementation.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A, non-project
action. However, the Plan identifies City policies to preserve resources for wildlife
use which intersects with surface water management services for flood protection,
water quality and habitat. Specific projects that are subject to environmental
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review will be evaluated for potential impacts to wildlife and their corresponding
preservation or enhancement measures prior to implementation.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. N/A, non-project action.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for invasive
animal species on or near the site prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself use energy.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for energy and
other natural resource uses prior to implementation.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself affect
the potential use of solar energy. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review
will be evaluated for effects of the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties
prior to implementation.
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: N/A, non-
project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself reduce or control energy impacts,
however, the Plan identifies City policies to conserve energy use which intersects with
surface water management services for flood protection, water quality and habitat.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for energy
conservation features prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result
in direct environmental health hazards, however, the potential impacts from the Plan’s
programs and projects are currently unknown. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for potential environmental health hazards and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
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1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will
be evaluated for known or possible contamination at the site prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-
project action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be
evaluated for existing hazardous chemicals or conditions at the site prior to
implementation.
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. N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are
subject to environmental review will be evaluated for toxic or hazardous chemicals
during the development, construction, or lifetime of the project prior to
implementation.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A, non-project action.
Adoption of the Plan will not itself require emergency services, however, the potential
impacts from the Plan’s programs and projects are currently unknown. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for special
emergency services prior to implementation.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A,
non-project action. However, the Plan identifies regulations, recommendations and
strategies to implement a source control program which would control environmental
health hazards through inspection and enforcement of best management practices at
pollution-generating properties.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are
subject to environmental review will be evaluated for surrounding noise prior to
implementation.
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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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of
the Plan will not itself create any short-term or long-term noise, however, the potential
impacts from the Plan’s programs and projects are currently unknown. Specific projects
that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for types and level of noise prior
to implementation.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for potential
noise and corresponding measures to reduce or control noise impacts prior to
implementation.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The following land
uses are present in the City: industrial, commercial, residential, community and public
services, recreational, and resource conservation. Adoption of the Plan will not itself affect
any land use on nearby or adjacent properties, however, the potential impacts from the
Plan’s programs and projects are currently unknown. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for individual land uses prior to implementation.
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? In the past, the City contained working farmlands as a
small part of the economic base. Adoption of the Plan will not itself convert any
agricultural or forest land. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will
be evaluated for effects to working farm or forest land prior to implementation.
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: N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the
Plan will not itself affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land,
however, the potential impact from the Plan’s programs and projects are currently
unknown. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated
for effects to working farm or forest land prior to implementation.
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c. Describe any structures on the site. There are many types of structures in the City
including: industrial, commercial, residential, community and public service buildings.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the
Plan will not itself demolish any structures. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for planned demolition prior to implementation.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The City zoning classifications include
residential, commercial, industrial, urban, and resource conservation areas.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The City comprehensive
plan land use designations include residential low density, residential medium density,
residential high density, commercial mixed use, commercial office residential, and
employment area.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The
City shoreline master program designations include natural environment, urban
conservancy, single family residential, shoreline high intensity, shoreline high intensity
isolated lands, and aquatic shoreline.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. The City has multiple critical areas including flood hazard areas, seismic hazard
areas, steep slopes, habitat conservation areas, wellhead protection areas, streams, lakes,
and wetlands.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The City
has a full time resident population of approximately 105,500 in 2020.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A, non-project
action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself displace any people. The potential impact from
the Plan’s programs and projects are currently unknown, however, it is unlikely any project
would lead to displacement. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will
be evaluated for displacement prior to implementation.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A, non-project
action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
potential displacement and corresponding measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts prior to implementation.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: The Plan incorporates conceptual habitat projects from the WRIA 8
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Four-Year Work Plan which identifies priority project actions in the Lake
Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any: N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are
subject to environmental review will be evaluated for potential impacts to agricultural and
forest lands and corresponding measures to reduce or control impacts prior to
implementation.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan and its
corresponding programs and projects are not intended to provide housing units.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan and its
corresponding programs and projects are not intended to eliminate housing units.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action.
Adoption of the Plan and its corresponding programs and projects are not intended to
affect housing. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated
for potential impacts to housing and corresponding measures to reduce or control impacts
prior to implementation.
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? N/A, non-project action. Adoption of
the Plan will not itself result in a structure. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for structure height and material prior to
implementation.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A, non-project
action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
view alteration and obstruction prior to implementation.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for potential
aesthetic impacts and corresponding measures to reduce or control impacts prior to
implementation.
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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? N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in light or glare.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for light and
glare prior to implementation.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in light or glare. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for light and glare
impacts prior to implementation.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A, non-project
action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself be affected by existing off-site sources of light or
glare. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated existing
off-site sources of light or glare prior to implementation.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A, non-project
action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
potential light and glare impacts and corresponding measures to reduce or control impacts
prior to implementation.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
The City’s recreation opportunities include a recreation center, swimming pool, ball fields,
sports courts, public parks, trails, open space, a golf course, two lake-front beaches, and a
public boat launch. The Renton History Museum, Memorial Stadium, and Carco Theatre
provide additional opportunities.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A,
non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself displace any existing recreational
uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A, non-project action.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for their
impacts on recreation and corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
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13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself involve
any historical building, structures, or sites. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for their proximity to historical buildings,
structures and sites prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself involve any cultural resources. Specific projects
that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for their proximity to cultural
resources prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for their impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental
review will be evaluated for their impacts to cultural and historic resources and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Multiple streets and highways serve the City of Renton. Major highways passing through
the city include Interstate 405 and State Routes 167, 169, 515 and 900. Major arterials
include Rainier Avenue, Grady Way, NE 4th Street, Oakesdale Avenue, Carr Road, and
Duvall Avenue.
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? Public
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transportation within the City limits includes bus services provided by Sound Transit and
King County Metro. Transportation hubs include Renton Transit Center and the South
Renton Park and Ride.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? N/A, non-project
action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself add or eliminate parking spaces. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for impacts to parking
prior to implementation.
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). N/A, non-project action. The Plan’s programs and
projects may occur in the immediate vicinity of existing transportation facilities. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for impacts to
transportation facilities prior to implementation.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan
will not itself use water, rail, or air transportation. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for impacts to transportation facilities prior to
implementation.
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? N/A, non-project action.
Adoption of the Plan will not itself affect the amount of vehicular trips per day, however,
the potential impacts from the Plan’s programs and projects are currently unknown.
Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for effects to
transportation prior to implementation.
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. N/A, non-project
action. The potential impacts from the Plan’s programs and projects are currently
unknown, however, it is unlikely any project would affect or be affected by the
movement of agricultural or forest products. Specific projects that are subject to
environmental review will be evaluated for the movement of products prior to
implementation.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A, non-project
action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
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their impacts on transportation and corresponding measures to reduce or control impacts
prior to implementation.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in an increased
need for public services, however, the Plan recommends anticipating needs to comply with
new NPDES permit required programs and demand on operation and maintenance.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A,
non-project action. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be
evaluated for their impacts to public services and corresponding mitigation measures prior
to implementation.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity,
natural gas,
water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
septic system,
other stormwater system
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. N/A, non-project action. Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in utility
construction, however, the Plan recommends capital improvement projects for stormwater
infrastructure which would be constructed by the City or their contractor. The
infrastructure includes pipes, culverts, flow control and water quality facilities, and catch
basins. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for
their impacts prior to implementation.
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): Joe Farah
Position and Agency/Organization: Surface Water Utility Engineering Manager/City of Renton
Date Submitted: 09/09/2020
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use 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 Plan will not itself increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage,
or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise; however, the Plan’s
programs and projects have the potential for these effects. For example, projects
recommended by the Plan that require construction may result in exhaust emissions,
dust, and noise from construction equipment as well as temporary storage of hazardous
materials. Flood reduction projects may involve the installation of larger pipes which
could increase the discharge of stormwater to a receiving water. Specific projects that
are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for potential impacts and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
For the Plan adoption, there are no specific measures planned to reduce these impacts.
Best management practices will be used to minimize impacts, in accordance with local,
state, and federal laws, during the planning and construction of any applicable projects.
Proposed projects will be reviewed and addressed on an individual basis by permitting
agencies prior to implementation.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in direct effects to plants, animals, fish, or
marine life. The Plan identifies problems and conceptual solutions for improving habitat
conditions for plants, animals and fish. Specific projects that are subject to environmental
review will be evaluated for potential impacts to vegetation and wildlife and
corresponding mitigation measures prior to implementation.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
For the Plan adoption, there are no specific measures planned to protect or conserve
plants, animals, fish or marine life. Renton’s Municipal Code will be enforced to conserve
plants, animals, fish and marine life and best management practices will be used to
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protect vegetation and wildlife, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, during
the planning, design, construction and operations of any applicable programs and
projects. Proposed projects will be reviewed and addressed on an individual basis by
permitting agencies prior to implementation.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in the direct depletion of energy or natural
resources. Some projects may require the use of energy resources. For example, the
construction of new capital projects requires fuel for equipment operation and delivery
of materials. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated
for potential impacts to energy resources and corresponding mitigation measures prior to
implementation.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
For the Plan adoption, there are no specific measures planned to protect or conserve
energy and natural resources. Best management practices and procedures to protect or
conserve energy and natural resources will be used in the design, construction,
operations, and maintenance of the infrastructure proposed by the Plan, in accordance
with local, state, and federal laws, for any applicable projects. Proposed projects will be
reviewed and addressed on an individual basis for energy and natural resources impacts
by appropriate agencies prior to implementation.
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?
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in direct effects to environmentally sensitive
areas or areas designated for governmental protection, however, there is potential for
the Plan’s programs and projects to occur in the immediate vicinity of sensitive areas.
For example, dredging projects may impact these areas by altering aquatic habitat
conditions during construction. Specific projects that are subject to environmental review
will be evaluated for potential impacts and corresponding mitigation measures prior to
implementation.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
For the Plan adoption, there are no specific measures planned to protect
environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. Best
management practices and procedures to protect these resource areas will be used in
the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of the infrastructure proposed by
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the Plan, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, for any applicable projects.
Mitigation for dredging projects may include on and off-site habitat improvements,
however, proposed projects will be reviewed and addressed on an individual basis for
impacts to environmentally sensitive areas and areas designated for government
protection by permitting agencies prior to implementation.
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?
Adoption of the Plan will not itself result in direct effects to land and shoreline use and will
not allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans. Specific
projects that are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for land and shoreline
use prior to implementation.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
The Plan is designed to support City land use plans, including adhering to the guidelines set
by the state Growth Management Act. Applicable projects will be required to comply with
local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations regarding land and shoreline use.
Proposed projects will be reviewed and addressed on an individual basis for impacts to
land and shoreline use by permitting agencies prior to implementation.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
Adoption of the Plan will not itself increase demands on transportation, public services,
or utilities. The Plan itself is partly in response to population growth and increased
demands on the surface water utility. The Plan recommends anticipating needs to
comply with new NPDES permit required programs and demand on operation and
maintenance.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The Plan itself was developed, in part, as a response to increased demands on the City’s
surface water utility system. The Plan includes estimated costs and staff resources to
address the increased demand on the Surface Water utility.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
The 2020 City of Renton Surface Water Utility System Plan does not conflict with any
known local, state, or federal environmental laws or requirements. Specific projects that
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are subject to environmental review will be evaluated for adherence to environmental
laws or requirements prior to implementation
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