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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_Environmental_Checklist_181119_v1SEPA 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: NE 38th Street Short Plat 2. Name of applicant: Cameron Damskov SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 15 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: (206) 850-8759, Cameron Damskov 4. Date checklist prepared: 10/2/2018 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Winter of 2018 begin construction, if possible. Or January 1, 2019. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A steep slope evaluation shall be provided by our Geotechnical Engineer. 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. No other applications are pending. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Clearing and Grading Permit with proposed utilities. Building permits related to each proposed SF lot. 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 project on 1825 NE 38th Street includes approximately 1.45 acres of 8 proposed single family lots to be developed along with improvements to NE 38th Street and Lincoln Avenue NE. The existing single family house will be demolished, some trees retained and site regraded along with construction of a private access turnaround allowing for emergency access into and out of the proposed short plat. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 15 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 proposed project site is generally located at NE 38th Street in the City of Renton, Washington. The site is in the north side of Renton immediately south of NE 38th Street and west of Lincoln Avenue NE. To the west of the property is an unimproved right-of-way that provides a soft surface pedestrian trail from Jones Avenue NE to NE 38th Street. B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on the site is approximately 40 %, but for only a short distance (less than 10 ft). 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. Soils found onsite are generally glacial till type soils. The site is steep and will require regrading and export of soils offsite. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Unstable soils around this site is not evident from a downstream / downhill inspection. The trees onsite do not show any type of soil movements that could ‘bend’ the trunks. Soils are mapped within the City of Renton COR Maps system as erosive type soils only. 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. Grading proposed includes export of approximately 1500 yards in order to flatten the site enough for ingress/egress down NE 38th Street and into the access tract. Numerous walls will be proposed with most of them planned to be less than 4-feet but with some as tall as 10 feet. Any type of import soils or gravel will originate from proper gravel pits or clean fill sites. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 15 Erosion can occur off this site if not properly protected against erosion control. Steeper type soils are onsite and can runoff quickly during large storm events. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 38% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Steeper slopes on the site will require unworked soils to be covered or protected against large rainfall runoff. Proper installation of erosion control ponds, silt fence and other approved erosion control BMPs will be used to protect against silty runoff offsite. 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. Construction equipment and truck traffic exhaust may escape into the air during construction. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. At most, diesel exhaust from construction equipment may cause odors offsite. This is typical of most construction sites. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: OFFSITE REDUCTION AND CONTROL OF EMISSIONS WILL OCCUR DURING CONSTRUCTION HOURS ONLY. 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. No surface water body is on or adjacent to 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. NO. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 15 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. No fill will be placed in or removed from surface water or wetland areas onsite. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. This project will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. 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. Will not discharge any type of waste materials. 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 groundwater withdrawal is expected. 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 FROM SEPTIC TANKS OR OTHER SOURCES. 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. Source of runoff is from an upstream vault and will be diverted downstream around the site if possible to reduce runoff onto the site. Water will flow toward the trail ditch system that ultimately sheet flows over the hillside into the Jones Avenue ditch system. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 15 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, this project will not alter drainage patterns in the vicinity. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Temporary erosion control will be employed for the site during construction activities. For permanent runoff treatment, water quality and retention controls will be implemented and treated prior to discharge off site towards it’s natural discharge location. No changes to drainage pattern impacts will result. 4. Plants [help] 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. 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? There is approximately 73 to be removed from the site to develop the site. The types of trees include alders, maples, firs, cedars and pines. Bushes and blackberries will also be removed. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No known threatened or endangered species are known to be 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: Landscaping shall include tree plantings with conifers as allowed by the City of Renton. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 15 e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Blackberries. 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. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Unknown. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NONE. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. Unknown. 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. None/Does not apply. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. May increase solar energy on roofs for neighby homes. 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: None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 15 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. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None. 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. None. 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. None. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Does not apply. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None. 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. Equipment use during construction activities and operated during daylight hours only. Levels will be below the levels established by the City of Renton Noise Ordinance. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 15 Operate equipment during daylight and allowable work days only. 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. Current use of the site is with a single family house and garage. Proposal will not affect current or adjacent property land uses. 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? No 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: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. Currently, a single family house is operated onsite. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? A single family house will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-8 , single family residential use. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Residential. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Classifed as erosion and steep slope hazard area. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 15 i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 8 homes will be built upon project completion. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Complying with City comprehensive plan and will abide by final city project acceptance. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: n/a 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. Middle. 8 SFH units. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Middle. 1 existing SFH. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 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? 30 to 35 ft. Will comply with building codes for this landuse. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 15 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: n/a 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Trees will be eliminated and new trees planted in planter areas. Some light during the daylight will increase. Buffer and steep slope areas trees will not be affected. 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? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. Project will comply with new lighting requirements by the City. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Hiking trails to the west down to Jones Avenue/May creek. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: none. 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. None. n/a SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 15 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. No landmarks. None. 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. none, n/a 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. None, n/a 14. Transportation [help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Lincoln Avenue NE and NE 38th 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? No. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? None. 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). Improvements expected are to build new ADA ramps and sidewalks. In addition, NE 38th will be improved upon for access to allow for development entry and northern neighboring entry. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 15 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? 16, peak afternoon from 3:30 to 6pm. 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. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 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. Will comply with school and transporation impact fees/mitigations. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ c. 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. City of Renton utilities are adjacent to the parcel. Utilities to be built include sewer, gas, power, water and storm. 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 ____Ting-I Steve Lee______________________________________________ SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 15 Position and Agency/Organization _____Engineer, Preferred Engineering LLC_________________ Date Submitted: __10/24/2018___________ 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Temporary discharge of construction equipment emissions will be likely. No permanent increase in water discharge is expected for the 100 year event and under, no permanent emissions of air pollution is expected and no hazardous substances or production of noises are expected beyond normal residential uses. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: This project proposes to retain it’s steep slope and steep slope buffer areas in a natural state. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: n/a 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? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: n/a 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: n/a. Will abide by it’s allowed land use code for development. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 15 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: The project proposes to construction utilities for stormwater, water and sewer services. Runoff from the site will be treated and detained per the 2017 Renton Stormwater Design Manual that abides by the State Deparment of Ecology Stormwater Manual equivalent guidelines. 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 known local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.