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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx04_Environmental_SEPA_Checklist SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 15 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. 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: 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 - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Seaplanes at Southport 2. Name of applicant: Hotel at Southport LLC EXHIBIT 4 RECEIVED Clark Close 05/11/2021 PLANNING DIVISION DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 15 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Talvinder Sahota SECO Development, Inc 1133 Lake Washington Blvd N., Suite 90 Renton, WA 98056 425-282-5833 4. Date checklist prepared: May 10, 2021 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Operations will commence as soon as City of Renton issues a Temporary Use Permit. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Seaplane operations are on an as scheduled basis. “Seaplanes at Southport” are a location for tours to pick up and drop off passengers. The Southport dock will not be used as a location to service, fuel, and/or maintain Seaplanes. We have a single dock that is suitable for this operation and operations will be limited to a single plane at the dock at a time. We anticipate that tours will peak during summer travel and operate at a low level during the fall, winter, and spring. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 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. There is a Land Use Permit Master Application pending approval. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton Land Use Permit Master Application. 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.) The proposed use is for contracted seaplane vendors to conduct seaplane tour operations in and out of Southport on Lake Washington. All contracted vendors currently operate and service many locations on Lake Washington and they use the Renton Airport/Wiley Post Base. The seaplane operations will help put Renton on tourism and recreation maps for visitors in and out of Washington state in addition to international visitors. This is a great opportunity to bring in additional tourism to the City DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 15 of Renton from local residents as well as public from surrounding areas that would not otherwise visit Renton. 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. Southport docking facilities consist of three docks. The West dock is private and is used for moorage of large vessels with approval of SECO Development. The East Dock is an F shaped configuration that is utilized by small watercraft visiting the Hotel Facilities. The center dock is referred to as the “finger pier” and is a linear dock with no offshoots that is oriented in a generally north/south direction. The proposed seaplane operations will take place on the finger pier located in front of the current site, Hotel at Southport LLC (Hyatt Regency Lake Washington) 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N., Renton, WA 98056. NW QUARTER OF SECTION 08, TOWNSHIP 23, RANGE 05. Legal Description: LOT A OF CITY OF RENTON SOUTHPORT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NUMBER LUA-14-001514 ACCORDING TO THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 23, 2014 UNDER RECORDING NO. 20141223900010, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Steel grated ramp b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The dock is served by a ramp from the bulkhead. The level of the lake is controlled by the Federal Government and varies based upon the time of year and the operations of the locks and other demands. As the level of the lake raises and lowers, the angle of the ramp varies. 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. N/A – There are no soils associated with this project. This project is utilizing an existing permitted dock for loading and unloading . d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A – There are no soils associated with this project.. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 15 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 – There will be no filling, excavation, or grading. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A – There will be no clearing or construction. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A – No surfaces will be covered with impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A – Since no new ground disturbing activities are proposed, measures to reduce or control erosion are not needed. 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. Proposed operations expect little to no emissions to the air as the seaplanes switch engines to idle at least 500ft away and approach the finger pier. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No, there are no known off-site sources of emissions or odor that would affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Seaplane vendors are required to operate per the pilots guide and confines of the W36 seaplane base operations area. 3. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The proposed site is located on Lake Washington, the second largest natural lake in Washington. The outflow of Lake Washington is the Lake Washington Ship Canal. 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. No, there will be no work conducted over, in, or adjacent to Lake Washington. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 15 There will be no fill or dredge planced or removed from any surface water or wetlands. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. There will be no surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. This project has no new construction but utilizes an existing permitted dock. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No, the proposed operations will not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. b. Ground Water: [help] 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No ground water will be withdrawn for the proposed operations. 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. No waste material will 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. No new sources of water runoff are proposed as part of the seaplane operations, runoff quantities and flow patterns are not expected to change as a result of the project. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No waste materials are generated. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A – no measures are planned as there will not be any drainage pattern affected from the proposed operations. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 15 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: No vegetation on finger pier. ____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? N/A – No vegetation to be removed or altered. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A – No endangered species known to be on or near the finger pier. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A – No proposed landscaping. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. N/A – No weeds or invasive species. 5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: 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. Adult and juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, both listed as Threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), migrate through Lake Washington and into the Cedar River. Adults migrate upstream to reach spawning grounds; juveniles migrate downstream from their natural streams to reach the ocean. Lake Washington and the Cedar River potentially contain bull trout, a salmonid listed as Threatened under the federal ESA. Lake Washington and the Cedar River also contain coho salmon, a Species of Concern under the federal ESA. Using the Priority Habitat and Species (PHS) mapping tool on the Web, show that there are no priority habitats or species known to be on or near the site. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 15 c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Adult and juvenile salmon migrate up and downstream, respectively, through the Cedar River. Migrating waterfowl may use the area for resting and foraging during spring and fall migrations. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: There are no measures to preserve or enhance wildlife. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. According to data from the Washington Invasive Species Council, Nutria and Atlantic Salmon have been observed near the project site. Additionally, King County lists the following invasive species that are known to occur in the area: European starling, house sparrow, Eastern gray squirrel, and fox squirrel. 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. There are no energy needs for the proposed operations. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposed operations will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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: There are no energy conservation features included in the proposed operations. 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. The site was previously occupied by the Shuffleton Steam Plant. The plant was operational from 1929 to 1989. Benzene, non-halogenated solvents, and petroleum were present in soil and ground water requiring a cleanup effort. The plant was demolished in 1999 and remediation occurred. Washington State Department of Ecology updated the majority of the site to a “No Further Action” designation in 1999. The remainder of the site received the same designation in 2000. There are no environmental health hazards, exposure to toxic chemicals, or risk of fire, explosion, spill, or hazardous waste expected from the proposed operations. Risk of environmental health impact, fire, and explosion holds would be the same as now with current use of site by boats. Any such accident or unprecedented incident would be covered by the respective seaplane insurance policies. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known or expected contamination at the site. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 15 and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are no known existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that will affect the proposed operations. 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. There will be no toxic or hazardous chemicals that will be stored, used, or produced at the site. Seaplanes use aviation fuel for their engines, but no fueling will take place at the proposed operations site. Seaplane vendors use the Renton Municipal Airport to fuel their seaplanes. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Special emergency services are not anticipated to be required. In the unlikely event that an accident (spill, fire, other exposure) were to occur involving toxic chemicals or hazardous wastes, the agency responsible for Lake Washington hazardous material response would be notified. If necessary, local medical services would be contacted. Safety and accident response supplies would be on-site. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The proposed operations are adjacent to the Renton Boeing Plant and less than a mile from the Renton Municipal Airport, these noises do not affect the proposed operations. 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. Noises that would be associated with the proposed operations will be no more than the existing noise from the neighboring Boeing plant or nearby Renton Municipal Airport. The seaplanes would be approximately 500ft away from the proposed site when enginges are started/shut off for take-off and landings. Operations would be permitted from 9am to 9pm. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Seaplane vendors will be required to follow City of Renton noise ordinances and operate based on their current Renton Municipal Airport and Wiley Post Base rules and regulations. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 15 The current use of the site is Hotel. The adjacent properties include the Renton Boeing Plant, apartment complex, the Southport office towers, and Gene Coulon Park. The proposed operations will not affect the land uses of the site or nearby and nor will it affect the adjacent properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? The proposed operations site has not been used as working farm or forestland. 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 – There is no surrounding working farm or forest land. c. Describe any structures on the site. The current structure is a finger pier dock and the site also features a 12-floor hotel. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No structures will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The site is currently zoned as UC - Urban Center. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The City of Renton Comprehensive Plan designates this site as CMU – Commercial Mixed Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The City of Renton Shoreline Master Program designates this site as Shoreline High Intensity. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Proposed seaplane operations will occur in or over Lake Washington similar to current boat activity. Lake Washington is designated as a critical area in City of Renton. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No individuals will reside or work in the completed project. The project being proposed is a drop off and pickup location for Seaplanes similar to boats dropping off and picking up individuals at docks or busses picking up riders at bus stops. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The proposed operations will not displace anyone. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A - There are no proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 15 L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposed use for the project does not differ from its current use and supplements the options available for guests of the Hyatt Regency Southport assisting in cementing this location as a premier facility within Renton. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A - There are no proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. N/A - There will be no housing units provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A – No units will be eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A – There are no proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts. 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? N/A – There are no proposed structures. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A – No views in the immediate vicinity will be altered or obstructed as a result of the proposed operations. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A – There are no proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? No additional lighting will be required for Seaplane Operations. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No existing off-site souces of light or glare will affect the proposed operations. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 15 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Boats currently use the docks. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed operations will not displace any existing recreational use. 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 - There are no measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation for the proposed operations. The proposed operations are to enhance the recreations opportunities for City of Renton. 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. There are no buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site, that are over 45 years old and listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. 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. There are no landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use is documented according to the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation’s (DAHP) WISAARD (Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaelogical Records Data). However, the City of Renton is within the historical territory of the Duwamish Tribe. 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. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) Washington Information System for Architectural and Arcaheological Recrds Data (WISAARD), Google Earth, were all used to assess potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or newar the proposed operations site. 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. Should the proposed operations inadvertently discover cultural resources or human remains, the operations will be halted immediately, and contact will be made with county officials, the DAHP, and tribal representatives accordingly. 14. Transportation [help] DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 15 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. The proposed operations are for added recreation to the City of Renton’s Southport waterfront. The site can be accessed via Coulon Beach Park Drive/Southport access road. 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? The site is served by public transportation. Bus lines utilize both Logan Ave N/Southport Dr N and Park Ave N. The closest stop 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 – There are no additional parking spaces proposed. 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 – There are no new improvements required. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The contracted seaplane vendors will use their own fleet for proposed operations. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Seaplane tours will be provided for Hotel Guests and Occupants of Southport. It is currently anticipated that there will be 3-5 tours per day. We do not anticipate vehicular trips over those currently allowed for the Southport district. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No, the proposed operations will not affect or be affected by any such movement. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A – There are no proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts. 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. No, the proposed operations will not result and increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A – There are no proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 15 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, 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. N/A – No additional utilities are proposed at the site. C. Signature [HELP] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Name of signee _Talvinder Sahota___________________________________ Position and Agency/Organization _Development Manager/SECO Development, Inc. Date Submitted: _5/11/2021_____ DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 15 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet 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; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? There is no difference in the proposed use for the docks other than the vehicle type docking. Airplanes displace less water than boats therefore there is less wave action. The method of propulsion is a propeller in the air rather than a propeller in the water so there will be less impact than boats. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed use will be less impactful than current use for reasons listed in item 1. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Seaplane tours currently operate out of Renton Muncipal Airport. This will simply be an alternate location and therefore should be a net zero change. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 3. 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? This project is simply identifying a type of vessel utilizing the dock as an alternate to a boat. Prop wind up for takeoff is performed well away from the Dock and Park. It is unlikely that the use will be more impactful than the current approved use. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 15 Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 4. 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? This use would supplement the intended use of the shoreline. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? There will be no additional demand on transportation, public services, and utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. This project does not conflict with any laws or requirements for protection of the environment. DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD