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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
area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -
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Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
Canyon Terrace Combined Subdivision
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Summit Homes of Washington, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
Applicant: Contact Person:
Bryan White George Steirer
Summit Homes of Washington, LLC Plan to Permit, LLC
16000 Christensen Road, Suite 303 7233 Douglas Ave SE
Tukwila, WA 98188 Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(253) 854-0415 (206) 909-2893
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
September 23, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
The preliminary plat is approved. All major construction has occurred per previously
approved plans. Recording of the final plat would occur as soon as possible.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
Per the previously approved plats, construction of single family residential homes would
occur on the single family residential lots.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
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Wetland Delineation Report prepared by the Watershed Compnay, Inc., dated December 6,
2004
Level 1 Drainage Analysis prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated
December 2, 2004
Approved engineering plans
Previous SEPA threshold determinations on the projects
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]
No other applications pending governmental approvals of other proposals directly affect
the property covered by the proposal.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
Final plat approval. Previous approvals include the preliminary plat approvals, site
development permits, NPDES permit, and Soos Creek Utility District Development Extension
Agreement. SEPA review was previously completed on the prosed work. The work
completed is consistent with the reviews.
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]
The project proposal involves the subdivision of approximately 15.19 acres of land into
72 single-family residential lots, a public street system, and a stormwater facility. The
project combines three previously approved preliminary plats that total 77 lots. Therefore,
the final proposal has a net reduction in the number of lots approved.
The completion and submittal of this SEPA checklist is per the direction of the City of
Renton for final plat review. The plat improvements have been completed per the
approved plans, and as previously discussed in the SEPA applications for the project.
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]
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The property is located southeast of the eastern terminus of S.E. 188th Street, north of
S.E. 192nd Street. It is located within the southwest corner of Section 33, Township 23
North, Range 5 East, Willamette Meridian, King County, Washington (King County Parcel
Nos: 619900-0240, 61990-00241, 619900-0260, 332305-9010 and 619900-0101).
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]
The property slopes at a consistent grade to the east with an overall approximate grade of
25-percent
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]
According to the 1973 King County Soils Survey, the site contains Alderwood
gravelly, sandy loam, 0 to 6-percent slopes (AgB), and Alderwood gravelly, sandy
loam, 15 to 30-percent slopes (AgD).
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
The applicant is not aware of unstable soils on-site or in the surrounding area.
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]
The completed grading is per the approved grading plan. As originally proposed for the
projects, no soil was removed or imported to the site. A reduction in the total grading for
the site occurred during construction due to a reduction in lots and more efficient grading
design for the combined site.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
At least one of the two previous SEPA checklists stated that erosion could occur due to
land clearing activities during construction. Best Management Practices were
implemented during the plat improvements.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
During previous SEPA review on the project, a checklist stated “After full build-out,
including new homes, it is expected that approximately 70 percent of the site will be
covered with impervious surfaces in accordance with KCC 21.12.030.” The anticipated 70
percent coverage of the site is still anticipated.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any: [help]
All proposed measures, including BMP’s, were utilized during the construction of the plat
improvements, as proposed in the previous checklists.
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]
As originally stated in a SEPA checklist for the site, the use of diesel-powered construction
equipment results in some transitory air emissions during the construction stage
extending for a period of approximately 90 days. Following the completion of the project,
air emissions will be due to vehicular traffic and future resident use of vehicles. Some
wood smoke can be anticipated from the use of wood-burning fireplaces and during land
clearing operations on a limited basis. All the above-stated potential emissions are typical
for the construction and use of residential lots.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
As discussed in the previous SEPA checklists, off-site sources of emissions include single-
family residential use, the nearby Meeker Middle School to the southeast, and existing
public streets in the area. These sources have not had a negative affect or be affected by
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the proposed project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
All applicable EPA and DOE standards governing air quality relative to construction have
been followed during the project development, as discussed in the original SEPA checklist.
3. WATER [help]
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. [help]
A portion of a Class I Wetland and its 100-foot buffer occupy some of the eastern
portion of the property. Soos Creek is also within 200 feet of the site.
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]
Work within 200 feet of the described waters occurred per approved plans, and as
previously discussed in the SEPA checklist. The work within 200 feet included
development of lots and a portion of the drainage facility within 200 feet of the Class I
wetland and Soos Creek.
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]
No filling or dredging occurred in surface water, was proposed to occur in surface
waters, or is proposed to occur in surface waters.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
With the project, most of the project-generated stormwater will be collected and
conveyed to the property's eastern corner of where it will be treated and infiltrated at
a controlled rate. The surface water management is per the code requirements, per
the approved plans, as originally anticipated for the project.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. [help]
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According to the FEMA FIRM map, the site is located outside of the 100-year flood
plain.
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]
Waste materials was not previously proposed, nor is proposed, to be
discharged into surface waters on or off site. The stormwater drainage facility
will release treated water at a controlled rate via a level spreader or equivalent
mechanism, that will flow to the east into the Class I wetland, as previously
discussed in SEPA, per code, and per approved plans.
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]
The project storm system includes and infiltration facility, per code, approved plans,
and as originally anticipated.
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]
As originally proposed, a public sewer will service the proposed lots on the subject
property. No waste material, has been, nor anticipated to be discharged into the
ground.
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]
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As depicted on the Preliminary Road and Drainage Plan and the approved
plans, stormwater runoff will be collected in catch basins and conveyed in
underground pipes to a single combined detention/water quality pond in the
southeast portion of the site, directly west of the wetland buffer. The
detention facility will discharge at a rate similar to the existing runoff rate. The
stormwater facility outlet will be trained via a level spreader or equivalent
mechanism to the east into the Class I Wetland buffer.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. [help]
As stated at least one of the original SEPA reviews, stormwater runoff from
paved surfaces, which may include residue from petroleum-based products,
will be treated in the combined detention/water quality wet pond that is
proposed for this project.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe. [help]
The project meets the code requirements for mimicking stormwater discharge rates,
and thus, should not alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site. Discharge points and rates are as anticipated and proposed with the preliminary
approval.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: [help]
As originally proposed, a stormwater detention pond will store surface water runoff
during storm events and will provide release rates similar to existing conditions. The
stormwater system meets or exceeds code requirements, and are per the approved plans.
4. PLANTS [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
__X__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
__X__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
__X__shrubs
____grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
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__X__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]
An original SEPA checklist stated “Nearly all of the existing vegetation located
outside of the wetland/buffer will be cleared for home sites, road, park and
stormwater facilities.” The development of the plat is consistent with the
statement, and per the approved plans.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
There are no known threatened or endangered plant species on or near the subject
property.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
An original SEPA checklist stated “none”. Native plants and landscaping will be
preserved in Native Growth Protection Area (Tract L) and the Open Space Tract.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
None
5. ANIMALS [help]
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site. [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]
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There are no known threatened or endangered animal species on or near the
subject property.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
The site may be part of the Pacific flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
As stated in an original SEPA checklist, the project provides the full width (100-
feet) required buffers from all sensitive areas on site.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
There is no know documentation of invasive animal species known to be on or near the
site.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES [help]
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc. [help]
Electricity will be required to provide street lighting, interior lighting, and heating within
future homes. If natural gas is available, it will be extended to the property to be available
for heating and appliances in future homes.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. [help]
No.
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]
As stated in an original SEPA checklist, future homes will be designed to comply with
Washington Energy Code for insulation, glazing, etc.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [help]
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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]
The applicant is not aware of any environmental health hazards associated with the site or
as a result of the proposed project.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
[help]
As stated in an original SEPA checklist, only typical emergency services for single-family
residential subdivisions will be required.
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]
This item does not apply.
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. [help]
No toxic or hazardous chemicals were stored, or produced during the project’s
development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
Gasoline was the only hazardous substance used during the project.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
Only typical emergency services for single-family residential subdivisions construction
MIGHT be required.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
None
b. Noise [help]
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
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Noise levels in the area are generally low and relate primarily to single-family residential
uses and automobile traffic from the adjacent roadways and nearby school. These are
not expected to affect the project.
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]
As stated in an original SEPA checklist, noise levels increase during the day due to
operation of construction equipment for the installation of utilities and construction of
roads. These noise impacts will be transitory and will be limited to daylight hours. On a
long-term basis, the noise levels in the area may slightly increase due to the addition of 72
homes.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
The project has complied, and will continue to comply, with the limited construction
hours.
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]
The current use of the site is a plat with roads and single family lots that have been built
per the approved plans and as previously described in SEPA checklists. Adjacent uses is
Boulevard Lane Park, roads, and single family residential lots.
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]
The developer is not aware of prior agricultural use of the site.
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]
No.
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c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
The only structures currently on site are the approved model homes that are under
construction (which are consistent with the original proposal).
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
R-4
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
Residential Medium Density
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
Not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. [help]
As previously discussed in a SEPA checklist, The western edge of Soos Creek and a Class I
wetland encroaches onto the eastern edge of the property.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
We anticipate that approximately 140-180 people will reside in the completed project
after all 72 homes are constructed. This number is below the original number anticipated
for the entire project due to the reduction in the number of lots and subsequent single
family homes for the site.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
None
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
None
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
The project has been reviewed, and approved, for compliance with existing and
projected land uses and plans through the extensive permitting process.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-
term commercial significance, if any: [help]
None, as there are no anticipated impacts.
9. HOUSING [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. [help]
There will be 72 residential lots created for 72 single-family residential homes. As stated
in an original SEPA checklist, the homes will probably be within the middle-income level.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
No units will be, or have been, eliminated
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
None
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]
As stated in a previous SEPA checklist, the tallest structure will be a residential house with
height as allowed by the zoning (35 feet). Most houses will typically be two stories,
measured from the average ground elevation.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
There are no views in the vicinity of the property to be impacted by the development.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
Per an original SEPA checklist statement, “typical residential
landscaping” will be provided.
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]
The project will produce limited light and glare, primarily from local streetlights and
vehicular headlights. These lights will mostly be noticeable in the early evening hours.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
[help]
Not to our knowledge.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
None to our knowledge.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
Light and glare impacts will be minimal, although the use of landscaping could potentially
further reduce these impacts.
12. RECREATION [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
[help]
• Boulevard Lane Park is located directly to the east. There is an existing informal
trail in the BPA easement that connects to Boulevard Lane Park.
• Meeker Middle School is located approximately 1/8-mile to the southeast.
• Kent Ridge High School is located approximately 1 mile to the south.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
Two trail connections will be provided to the Soos Creek Trail.
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]
The applicant is not aware of any registered preservation status on or near the site.
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]
The applicant is not aware of any historically significant landmarks on or near the site.
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]
None are proposed.
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]
None are proposed.
14. TRANSPORTATION [help]
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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]
To the southeast, the site is the existing unopened right-of-way of 124th Avenue S.E.
Improvement of 124th Avenue S.E. will be completed as part of the project. To the west,
the site is served by an existing 40-foot wide access easement across private property
extending from the eastern terminus of S.E. 188th Street.
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]
There are no transit routes located within one mile of the project site. The closest route is
METRO 160/163, at S.E. 208th Street and 124th Avenue S.E.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
Each lot will provide a minimum of two off-street parking stalls. No parking spaces will be
eliminated as part of this proposal.
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]
The proposal includes the construction of a public, half-street extension of S.E. 188th
Street entering the site from the west at the northwest corner of the property. Completing
improvements to 124th Ave SE is included as part of the development.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
No
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]
The original site was approved for a total of 77 single family lots. The project is now for
only 72 single family lots. Therefore, the project has a reduced number of vehicular trips
per day, when compared to the original project site and review under SEPA. According to
the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual (9th Edition) a Single-
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Family Detached house creates one PM peak hour trip. Therefore, the project would
create 72 PM peak trips, rather than 77 PM peak trips as originally approved.
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]
No
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
Construction of on-site roads is in accordance with the road standards for right-of-way
width and improvement cross-sections, as previously proposed, and as approved. In
addition, the project will pay proportional traffic mitigation fees.
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]
As previously stated in a SEPA checklist, as typical for single-family lots, the proposed
project will result in an incremental increased need for fire, school, police, and other
public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
Long-term impacts and the need for public services will be mitigated through the
collection of tax revenues that provide the primary funding mechanisms for these
services.
16. UTILITIES [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity,
natural gas,
water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
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septic system,
other
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. [help]
Power: Puget Sound Energy
Cable Television: Comcast
Water: Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
Sanitary Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
Telephone: Centurylink Communications
Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Utility pipes/mains exceeding 12 inches in diameter may be installed within or beyond the
project and/or nearby rights-of-way as necessary to serve the proposed development.
Utility improvements may result in additional impacts to sensitive areas that will be
mitigated as required.
C. SIGNATURE [help]
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): George Steirer
Position and Agency/Organization: Principal at Plan to Permit, LLC
Date Submitted: 09/26/206