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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: The Home Depot U.S.A. INC.
2. Name of applicant: Lars Andersen & Associates, INC
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3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
4694 W Jacquelyn
Fresno, CA 93722
559-9787059
attn Dan Zoldak
4. Date checklist prepared: 1/27/2022
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Demo February 2022
Interior Slab and Interior Foundation Work March 2022 – April 2022
Building and site work May 2022 – February 2023
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
There are two outlots that are already on the property. These will be for sale, however not part
of this project.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
• Geotechnical Memorandum (GeoEngineers – January 19, 2018)
• Geotechnical Report Addendum Letter No. 1 (Terracon – December 27, 2021)
• Wetland and Stream Delineation Report (The Watershed Company – January 3, 2021)
• Preliminary Traffic Study (Scott A. Mommer Consulting – January 24, 2022)
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.
Land Use Permit; we are currently awaiting City approval of the Land Use application for this
project.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
• Land Use Permit
• Building Permit
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.)
See Appendix A.
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
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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 project is located at 901 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057, aka the intersection of S Grady Way &
Talbot Road South.
More formally, the property is located accordingly: A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 17, THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 20, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., 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 _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The project site is a developed site. The steepest slope is 5 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.
The upper soils are a Silty Sand, Dark brown, moist, generally medium dense with denser
and looser zones, frequent anthropogenic debris, some zones that are more gravelly,
variable organics, some coal tailings. See Appendix C and D for further details.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
There is prior history however this is a developed site, and the project will not get into the
unstable soils.
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.
This is an existing site and no filling or excavation of the subgrade soils are proposed.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No, this is an existing paved site, and any disturbed areas will have the appropriate erosion
control measures.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The site is a currently developed site with 71.4% impervious surface (between concrete,
asphalt, and building area). The project would make the site 71.2% impervious area.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
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The project will maintain the current impervious cover, reducing possible erosion immensely.
In addition, the project already includes flow control devices that will be maintained. In
addition, the project will implement erosion control features that include:
• Drain inlet protection
• Proper Concrete handling
• Concrete wash outs
• Specified material delivery, storage, and containment
• Dust control
• Project management
• Sawcutting and surfacing pollution prevention.
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.
The project has a limited scope of improvements and would therefore not expect high levels
of emissions. Some of the types of emission to the air (or causes of emissions) as result of
construction include:
• Dust (minimal)
• Asphalt preparation (minimal)
• Painting/surface coating (minimal)
• Product transportation (minimal)
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
There are no expected off-site sources of emission nor odor to the project site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
As there are no expected significant adverse emissions impacts, no measures are proposed.
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.
There exists partially on and adjacent to the site, a stream, and a wetland area. Neither
of which will be impacted by the project. The stream is identified as part of Rolling Hills
Creek, which looks to eventually flows to Springbrook Creek (after ~8,000 LF).
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.
Yes, there will be some pavement work within 200 ft of the stream and wetland area. See
Appendix B for plans.
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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 nor dredge material will be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No, the proposal will not require surface withdrawals nor diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No, the proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
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 discharged of waste materials to surface water will occur.
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 be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes.
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. The existing system is connected to the City’s sewer system and the
project will continue said use.
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.
Existing impervious surfaces on site are and would continue to be the source of runoff
from the proposed project. The site currently utilizes a system of drain inlets and stormwater
pipes to collect said water and distribute to the existing biofiltration basins and oil separators
before being introduced into the city stormwater system. The proposed project will continue to
maintain and utilize this system.
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No, the existing stormwater collection system prevents this.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
The proposal will not alter or affect the existing drainage patterns of the site.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
The project does not intend to affect the existing drainage patterns of the site, therefore there
would be no need to introduce additional measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and
runoff water. The existing stormwater system currently utilizes flow control structures in its
system, and the project would continue to do so.
4. Plants [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
_x_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
___ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_x_ shrubs
_x_ 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?
The project will be removing 25 Trees (Prunus and Liquidambar) and some miscellaneous
shrubs (Berberis, Taxus, Nandina).
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known threatened and endangered species on or near the project site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
The project calls for limited additions of new plantings but will be maintaining all landscape
elements on site that are outside the construction area.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known noxious weeds and invasive species on or near the project site.
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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 ________
There are no observed animals on or near the site as it is developed.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no threatened nor endangered species known to be on or ear the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Yes, the entire Puget Sound area is within the Pacific Flyway, a major north0south flyway for
migratory birds in America, extending from Alaska to Patagonia.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The project will have no adverse impacts to wildlife as the site is developed already, therefore
no measures will be taken to preserve or enhance wildlife.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
There are no 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.
Electricity and natural gas will continue to be the main sources of energy for the project. Said
sources will be used for heating, cooling, lighting, hot water, and general commercial operations.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No, the project would 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:
Energy conservation features intended for the project include:
• Locally harvested building materials
• Exterior lighting meeting allowable levels
• Minimum LED lighting in the parking field
• LED lighting for all signage
• Interior LED lighting
• Automatic infra-red flow valves
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• Master Energy Management system which monitors lighting and HVAC power
consumption
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.
The existing building was built in 2004 and therefore no hazardous building materials
(lead based, paint, asbestos, etc.).
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.
There are no known underground hazardous liquid or gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity.
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 hazardous material stored on site during construction. During
operation of the facility, there are several materials that are for sale such as chlorine
and fertilizers.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required at this time.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
No adverse environmental health hazards are expected with the project and so no
measures are proposed. Home Depot does prepare a hazardous materials plan as
part of the construction set and implements proper storage of hazardous materials in
accordance with fire department and local jurisdiction requirements.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
The prevalent noise would be traffic noises due to the 405 Freeway, S Grady Way, and Talbot
Rd.
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.
The project would create a standard amount of construction noise; however, the majority of
improvements are to occur within the existing building. The complete project would create some
operational noises due to product transportation (forklifts) and product delivery (trucks). These
noises would only occur during the standard hours of operation.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
The project would not create an adverse impact on noise, therefore, no measures to reduce nor
control will be acted upon.
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.
The site is currently a closed retail building, with the project planning to continue its commercial
use. The proposal would not affect current land uses on, nearby, nor adjacent properties.
The adjacent properties include:
• North – City Hall
• East/South – 405 freeway
• West – Multiple commercial 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?
No, the project has not been used as working farmlands or working forest lands within the
immediate past.
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, the proposal will not affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations with.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The site contains a 137,983 SF building that was previously used as a big-box retail store.
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 Commercial Arterial.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
The project is not within a shoreline master program area.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The project has not been classified as a critical area.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 145-175 full and part time employees would work in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
The project would displace virtually nobody as there is no housing located on the project site.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
No measures are required as the project would displace virtually nobody.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
There are no additional measures intended for this project. The site is zoned and designated
for commercial use, and the project will adhere to said designations as a retail store.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
There are no impacts to agricultural and forest lands, and therefore would not require mitigation
measures.
9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing.
No housing is being provided as part of this project.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
No housing is being eliminated as part of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
There are no impacts to housing as part of this project.
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?
The project intends to reduce the existing building parapet height from 39’ – 6” to 34’ – 8”. The
existing building is comprised of reinforced CMU walls. The proposed project will paint said
walls to be more aesthetically pleasing and follow Home Depot standards.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
There will be no obstructions of view in the immediate vicinity due to the project.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
No significant aesthetic impacts will occur.
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11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
The project would not be producing any additional light outside of temporary construction
lighting (only if necessary) and standard parking lot lighting for pedestrian safety. Any and all
lighting would only occur during nighttime operations.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No light or glare from the finished project would create a safety hazard nor interfere with views.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
No off-site sources of light or glare will affect the proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
No light and glare impacts are expected from the project.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
There are no informal recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No, the proposed project would not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
There are no impacts to recreation as part of the project.
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
listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indigenous 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
There are no landmarks, features, nor other evidence of Indigenous or historic use or
occupation.
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.
There are no potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site as
the current site is developed.
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d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
There are no potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site as
the current site is developed.
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.
The project site is adjacent to (2) streets: S Grady Way and Talbot Rd S. The project currently
has direct access to each street via (2) separate driveways each and will continue to do so.
108th Ave and 405 Freeway also run East/South of the site, however, there is no direct access.
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 project site is served by public transit, with a bus stop located on the S Grady Way frontage.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The project would be eliminating approximately 50 parking spaces for a final count of 402.
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).
The project requires future improvements to the existing pedestrian sidewalks along the Grady
Way and Talbot Rd frontages.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project will not us water, rail, nor air transportation.
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?
The project would not be creating additional trips from the previous Sam’s club. See Appendix
F.
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.
The project will not interfere with, affect, nor be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
There are no intended measures to reduce or control transportation impacts. The proposed
project would be reducing trips generated per ITE Trip Generation.
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.
The project would not increase the need for public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
There are no planned measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services.
16. Utilities [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
(electricity), (natural gas), (water), (refuse service), (telephone), (sanitary sewer), septic
system, (stormwater)
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.
The project is proposing the rerouting of existing water lines and fire hydrants. No other utility
improvements are planned.
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 __________________________________________________
Position and Agency/Organization ____________________________________
Date Submitted: _____________
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.
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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:
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:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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:
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:
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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:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
PRE-APPLICATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FOR
HOME DEPOT RENTON, WA
SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed Home Depot project is located at 901 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 located at
the intersection of S Grady Way & Talbot Road South. This location is zoned as Commercial
Arterial. North of the site is Zoned Venter Downtown, Commercial Arterial, Commercial Office,
and Residential 14 du/ac. East of the site is Zoned Residential 8 du/ac and Residential Multi-
Family. South of the site is Zoned Residential 8 du/ac, Residential 14 du/ac, and Residential Multi-
Family. West of the site is Zoned Commercial Office and Commercial Arterial. The below will
prescribe specific standards for these uses and the development of the Home Depot. The 15.37-
acre site proposed for the Home Depot currently has existing Retail (Big Box) Store that was a
previous Sam’s Club. Th existing three (3) parcels will be reconfigured to create a 15.37 Acre
property for the Home Depot Development. The Proposed Home Depot does not have any special
site features such as wetlands. The site is an existing paved site where surface water is designed to
drain away from the existing buildings towards existing drain inlets onsite. The existing site is
underlaid with glacial and alluvial deposits with localized areas characterized as modified fill soils
and Renton Formation Sandstone Bedrocks. There are no proposed off -site improvement plans.
The site is in Preliminary Stages and at this time we do not have an estimated construction cost.
There is no filled proposed for this site. See landscape for Trees to be Removed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Site Improvements
The total Home Depot project square footage is comprised of a 112,177 -square foot main building
and a 26,118-square foot Garden Center. The proposed building would be one story and
approximately 24 feet in height with architectural features slightly taller. The Home Depot project
site plan will provide 3 driveways from the proposed access road connection on S Grady Way &
Talbot Road South. The parking lot will provide a total of 358 stalls and the required stalls by City
Code is 342 stalls.
Signage
Signage for the proposed Home Depot building will consist of a main wall identification sign,
“The Home Depot”, which will be 6 feet high by 73 feet wide. Secondary directional signs are
also proposed that will consist of “Tool Rental”, “Lumber”, and “Garden Center” signs along the
front of the building. A separate submittal for a Sign Package will be provided by Home Depot’s
signage vendor during the construction document phase.
Project Operation
Once site development and construction is completed, the proposed Home Depot store will employ
approximately 145 to 175 full and part time employees during 3 daily shifts. The store is proposed
to be open Monday through Saturday 6 AM to 10 PM and on Sunday 7 AM to 9 PM; however, the
store may elect in the future to operate 24 hours, 7 days a week should necessity arise to service
the customer.
The company proposes to receive deliveries 24 hours a day, which typically includes One (1) to
six (6) flatbed trucks delivering to the front lumber canopy, which will occur after store closing
hours. Also, approximately one (1) to four (4) flatbed trucks delivering to the garden center located
at the rear of the store on a weekly basis. Approximately eight (8) to ten (10) light duty or semi-
trucks for delivery of other building materials and home improvement products will be delivered
to the loading dock located at the rear of the store behind the garden center on a weekly basis.
These deliveries occur with the truck backing up to the loading dock seal, which all deliveries
occur internal to the building. Two (2) “Load-n-Go” trucks parked in the spaces delineated on the
submitted Site Plan will be available to customers wishing to rent a small flatbed truck (18 feet +/-
) to transport materials on their own, in addition one (1) van will be provided to customers to rent
for transporting materials. An area for rental trucks (26 feet +/-) have been designated on the Site
Plan for customers to transport materials purchased at the store or for other uses. There will be
miscellaneous daily deliveries to the store from UPS, Federal Express, U.S. Post Office, and etc.
that typically occur at the front entrance.
The Home Depot store proposes to display and sell various seasonal items from an area outside
the garden center, including a special events area in the parking lot. Certain events require tents
or awnings in order to protect both merchandise and customers. Included among these items are
expected to be trees, plants, nursery materials and Christmas trees. This seasonal area will not be
used to store building materials or home improvement items. The Home Depot store also proposes
to permanently display several items such as barbeques, patio furniture, material displays, fencing
displays, sheds, and compact power rental equipment within areas located along the front of the
store, and within the parking area, as depicted on the submitted Site Plan.
Per Federal Law, propane cannot be stored inside the building; therefore, propane cylinders are
stored in front of the store to a depth of approximately 3 feet. Each propane stand, which is 16
feet in length and 4 feet high, will be located to the side of the main entry, approximately 40 feet
from the door opening.
Refuse will be processed in a compactor unit located within the dock area at the rear of the building
where any refuse will be fully contained and accessed internally. A typical satellite dish for
business transaction communications and programming will be installed on the roof/parapet
system.
A zero curb is proposed along the entire front of the proposed store, as a convenience to customers,
and to facilitate the safe loading and unloading of purchases. A Tool Rental Center (TRC) is
proposed for this location, which will consist of the rental of small power tools, as well as larger
power/gas driven equipment, located within the building and the designated area on the Site Plan.
Energy-Efficient Project Components
Home Depot incorporates many energy saving measures when constructing a new facility. Listed
below are the energy-saving practices that Home Depot currently incorporates into its new
buildings that help to conserve energy and other natural resources:
Energy Conservation:
1. Many building materials or products which have been extracted or harvested or
recovered, as well as manufactured materials within 500 miles of the project site, will
be used.
2. Exterior lighting will meet allowable levels, thus reducing energy power consumption.
3. Parking area lighting will be designed to provide the minimum number of fixtures per
local security code and will be LED lighting.
4. LED lighting is used for all signage.
5. LED lighting will be utilized throughout the interior of the store.
6. Automatic infra-red flow valves are utilized for plumbing fixtures.
7. Home Depot utilizes a Master Energy Management system which monitors lighting
and HVAC power consumption.
Recycling Program
Home Depot is committed to recycling in its operations, as well as making it easier for customers
to recycle in their communities.
Home Depot recognizes that recycling is a lifetime commitment that requires efforts every day of
the year, and it will continue to recycle and support companies that use recycled content.
Home Depot recycles “OCC” (old corrugated containers) materials such as cardboard, paper bags,
Kraft paper, corrugated cores, boxboard and mixed paper including magazines, ads, books and
newspapers. These items are combined and baled in 30 lb. bales. This operation takes place within
the building, and the bales are picked up by independent contractors.
Plastic floral pots and buckets are also recycled and processed separately from all other materials.
The Home Depot has a Recycling Program for environmentally sensitive materials such as
rechargeable batteries (RBRC), compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), paint, and white goods, as
follows:
▪ Rechargeable Batteries: All Home Depot stores have units for collection of rechargeable
batteries and works in partnership with RBRC on collection and recycling of these
batteries. Customers bring in their old rechargeable batteries (and cell phones), place them
in a plastic bag available on the unit, and deposit in the unit for recycle. The store then
ships the full box of batteries for recycling to RBRC.
▪ Fluorescent Bulbs: At all Home Depot stores, customers can bring in any expired CFL
bulbs and deposit them into a collection unit located at the front end of the store. The bulbs
will then be managed responsibly by an environmental management company who will
coordinate CFL packaging, transportation and recycling to maximize safety and ensure
environmental compliance.
▪ Oops Paint Program: Mis-mixed paint is sold at a reduced cost. This removes the mis-
mixed paint from the store’s hazardous waste stream and allows for it to still be used.
▪ White Goods Program: This involves products that are not able to be resold at the store at
a reduced price, such as returned or damaged goods.
This includes the following categories of items: air conditioners, freezers, clothes dryers,
garbage disposals, cook tops, dishwashers, range hoods, gas grills, lawnmowers,
microwave ovens, stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters, weed eaters, and
outdoor power equipment.
These items are hauled away by a local vendor and are either broken down and recycled or
repaired and resold at a reduced cost by a small appliance business. All oils, gasoline, etc.
are removed by the store prior to pick up.
In addition, stores have a partnership with lead acid battery vendors who take back spent,
non-leaking batteries for recycling.
Outside Sales & Display
The Home Depot store proposes to display and sell various seasonal items in a designated seasonal
sales area in the parking lot that will be enclosed with a 6’ fence. Included among these items are
expected to be trees, plants, nursery materials, and Christmas trees. This seasonal area will not be
used to store building materials or home improvement items. The seasonal display area in the
parking lot will take place from March 1st to July 31st and November 15th to December 31st.
The Home Depot store also permanently displays a number of items such as barbeques, patio
furniture, and material and fencing displays within areas located along the front of the store, which
are to be designated with green striping.
Also, included on the Site Plan are Outdoor display and staging areas and these areas are limited
to the designated locations, which must be clearly striped in yellow for areas in the parking field.
The purpose for the staging area is to allow for product to be brought in and taken off the flat-bed
trucks to be brought into the store or garden center within 72 hours. This is to allow for available
merchandise during heavy sale periods to keep product on-site and avoid additional trucking,
which helps on the carbon footprint. The height is typically 3 stacked pallets.
THD Equipment Rental
The Site Plan includes display of THD rental equipment that can be rented through the TRC. It
should be noted that this operation is owned and operated by Home Depot and Home Depot
Associates are the designated staff for transactions. There are no third-party vendors for this
operation. Home Depot does not maintain or repair this equipment on-site, as they are sent to a
designated repair location off-site. It should be noted that the off-site repair centers are also owned
and operated by Home Depot. Such equipment are items like small trailers, see the attached file
for a list of example compact power equipment, see attached sample rental equipment document.
DEVELOPERTHE HOME DEPOT2455 PACES FERRY, RDC19,ATLANTA, GA 30339TEL: 770-384-2543 X12543EMAIL:JOHN_R_FOY@HOMEDEPOT.COMATTN: JOHN FOYCIVIL ENGINEERLARS ANDERSEN &ASSOC., INC.4694 WEST JACQUELYNAVENUE,FRESNO, CA 93722TEL: 559-276-2790 X117EMAIL:DZOLDAK@LARSANDERSEN.COMATTN: DANIEL ZOLDAKARCHITECTGREENBERG FARROW251 WEST 30TH ST, 10THFLOOR,NEW YORK, NY 10001TEL: 212-725-9530EMAIL:JLOMBARDI@GREENBERGFARROW.COMATTN: JOHN A. LOMBARDILANDSCAPEARCHITECTCUMMINGS CURLEY ANDASSOCIATES, INC.TEL: 562-424-8182 X112EMAIL:ROBERT@CUMMINGSCURLEY.COMATTN: ROBERT CURLEYHOME DEPOTRENTON, WA19165.00901 S GRADY WAYRENTON, WA 98057DATE: 12/22/2021COVER SHEETSHEET 1
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SITE AREATHE HOME DEPOT PARCEL11.40 AC496,765 SFOUTLOT 11.98 AC86,158 SFOUTLOT 21.99 AC86,877 SF TOTAL SITE AREA15.37 AC669,800 SFBUILDING AREATHE HOME DEPOT135,384 SFMEZZANINE1,692 SF SUBTOTAL137,983 SFGARDEN CENTER7,956 SFVESTIBULES0 SF TOTAL THD AREA145,939 SF TOTAL BUILDING AREA145,939 SFLOT COVERAGE29%BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT50'EXISTING BUILDING HEIGHT24'BULK REGULATIONSREQUIREDPROVIDEDFRONT SETBACK (BLDG.)15'/20' MAX67.4'SIDE SETBACK (BLDG.)0'29.4'REAR SETBACK (BLDG.)10'*37.2'LANDSCAPE BUFFER 35'25'LOT COVERAGE65% MAX20%FLOOR AREA RATIOTBD20%*10' LS (FREEWAY FRONTAGE)PARKING REQUIREDTHE HOME DEPOT2.5/1000 SF338 STALLSGARDEN CENTER0.5/1000 SF4 STALLS TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED342 STALLSPARKING PROVIDEDFRONT FIELD175 STALLSSIDE FIELD / REAR183 STALLSROOF TOP / DECK PARKING0 STALLS TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED358 STALLSINCLUDED IN PARKING PROVIDEDACCESSIBLE STALLS (8 req. @ 301-400)8 STALLSPRO PARKING8 STALLSSEASONAL SALES AREA9,737 SF40 STALLSNOT INCLUDED IN PARKING PROVIDEDLOAD-N-GO2 STALLSTHD TRUCK RENTAL6 STALLSTRAILER DISPLAY8 STALLSSHED DISPLAY8 STALLSTHD EQUIPMENT RENTAL10 STALLSCART CORRALS10 STALLS ACCESSORY PARKING NOT INCLUDED 44 STALLS TOTAL THD PARKING PROVIDED402 STALLSLANDSCAPEPARKING LOT191,261 SFPAVEMENTEXISTING478,539 SFZONING CLASSIFICATIONJURISDICTIONCITY OF RENTONZONING CLASSIFICATIONCOMMERCIAL ARTERIAL (CA)THD USE PERMITTED BY RIGHTYESAPN202305-9007, 172305-9183, 915460-0010
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