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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Checklist_Joos Pier_16-000316DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply” only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. 2 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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 even though questions may be answered “does not apply”. In addition 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. For help go to: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Joos Family LLC Pier 2. Name of applicant: Joos Family LLC 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Joos Family LLC Contact: Marine Restoration & Construction LLC 4057 Williams Avenue North P.O. Box 884 Renton, WA 98056 Kirkland, WA 98083 (425) 277-1000 (425) 576-8661 4. Date checklist prepared: March 23 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: The City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Proposed project will take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None that we are aware of. 3 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A biological assessment and stream study has been performed for this site and is included with the application. 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. None that we are aware of. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. This project will require permits from the City of Kirkland Land Use and Building Departments. The project will also require authorization from the Army Corps of Engineers, The Department of Ecology, The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. 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 applicant proposes to construct a pier. The main walkway will be 3’-11” wode for the first 30’ and then will be 5’-11’ for the remainder of the pier. The pier will have a 5’-11” by 23’-1” ell and a 1’-11” by 23’-1” finger ell. The pier will be supported by 6” diameter galvanized steel piling. Two 10” diameter galvanized steel mooring piling are proposed. The pier will be constructed using galvanized steel caps, ACZA treated stringers, glulam sides, and Thru-Flow grated decking to allow for light penetration. A freestanding boatlift and a freestanding 8’ by 10’ grated platform lift are proposed. As mitigation for the project, the applicant proposes the creation of a more natural beach, the removal of debris, the installation of 50 cubic yards of spawning gravel, and a planting mitigation plan. 4 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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. Site Address: 2909 Mountain View Avenue North Renton, WA 98056 Parcel Number: 3342103953 Quarter Section: SE-31-24-5 Legal Description: HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN # 1 S 10 FT OF 69 ALL 70-71-72 & 2ND CL SH LDS ADJ Please see page 1 of the plan set for a vicinity map. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, X hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 25% 5 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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 site contains clay, rock and topsoil. No formal soil assessment has been performed. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None that we are aware of. 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. The propose project entails placing 50 cubic yards of 2” minus washed round spawning gravel along the shoreline of the site (1½” minus gravel may be substituted if 2” minus gravel is unattainable.) The shoreline stabilization will utilize 6” to 8” crushed rock, 1¼” minus gravel, and top soil behind the OHWL as a shoreline stabilization measure. Please see plan set for more details. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Not that we are aware of. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The proposed project will not affect impervious surfaces of the site. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A silt curtain will be used to contain any siltation that may take place during construction. 6 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Normal vehicle emission will be generated during construction. No new sources of emissions will be created by this project. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None that we are aware of. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Vehicles will be run only when necessary. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The project will occur in Lake Washington. 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, the project will occur in Lake Washington. 7 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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. The project proposes to install 50 cubic yards of spawning gravel as mitigation. No dredging is proposed. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 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. No. b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 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 8 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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. None proposed 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. Rainwater will run off of the proposed project naturally into the lake. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. A containment boom will be erected as a precaution to prevent waste materials from entering the lake. We do not anticipate waste materials entering the lake. 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: A containment boom will be erected as a precaution to prevent waste materials from entering the lake. We do not anticipate waste materials entering the lake. 4. PLANTS a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: 9 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 __x__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __x__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? Plant life that serve no ecological function will be removed to make room for a native mitigation planting plan. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. As per the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species list: Chinook salmon, Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout, Resident Coastal Cutthroat, Sockeye Salmon, Fall Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Kokanee, and Winter Steelhead are all noted as having an occurrence in Lake Washington. It is unclear whether they actually live in the vicinity. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Please see mitigation planting plan page of the plan set. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. As per the biological evaluation performed by Marine Surveys and Assessments Inc , non-native invasive species observed Himalayan blackberry (Rubus ameniacus) and English Holly (Ilex aquifolium). These species are to be removed in the project area. 5. ANIMALS a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: 10 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 Birds: hawk (X), heron (x), eagle (x), songbirds, other: Mammals: deer (x), bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass (x), salmon (x), trout (x), herring, shellfish, other It is unclear if any of these animals actually reside on the site. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. As per the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species list: Chinook salmon, Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout, Resident Coastal Cutthroat, Sockeye Salmon, Fall Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Kokanee, and Winter Steelhead are all noted as having an occurrence in Lake Washington. It is unclear whether they actually live in the vicinity. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Lake Washington is a Salmon migration route. It is unclear if this part of the lake is part of that route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The mitigation plan is intended to create a more suitable habitat for these species. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. Please see the Biological Evaluation included with this application. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The lifts will be powered by solar power. No other power needs are needed for the completed project. 11 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The use of solar power is a conservation measure. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None that we are aware of. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None that we are aware of. 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 that we are aware of. 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 that we are aware of. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services are required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: 12 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 None proposed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None that we are aware of. 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. Normal construction noise would be created during construction. The completed project will create no new sources of emissions. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None proposed. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Single family residential. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non-forest use? None that we are aware of. 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 13 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: Not that we are aware of. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site contains a house, and bulkhead. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-8 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? “Does not apply” as per King County Parcel Viewer. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? We do not have this information. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Lake Washington is considered a critical area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NONE PROPOSED. 14 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Project will be permitted at local, state and federal levels. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None proposed. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None proposed. 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? About 7’above OHWL b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? 15 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None proposed. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not that we are aware of. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None that we are aware of. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None Proposed. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The site is near to the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. 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 Proposed 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION 16 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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 located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. Not that we are aware of. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Is 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. None that we are aware of. 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 Army Corps of Engineers as a lead agency will consult with the tribes prior to permit issuance. 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 proposed. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is served by Mountain View Ave North. No new access is proposed for this project. 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? Lake Washington BLVD N is parallel to Mountain View Ave N and has a transit line. The intersection of Mountain View Ave North and Lake Washington BLVD North is about a quarter mile from the site. 17 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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). No. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? None. 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. Not that we are aware of. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None proposed. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. 18 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 None proposed. 16. UTILITIES a. Check or circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, x natural gas, x water, x refuse service, x telephone, x sanitary sewer, x 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. No new utilities are proposed. C. SIGNATURE [help] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Proponent Signature: Name of Signee (printed): Position and Agency/Organization: Date Submitted: 19 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [help] (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? 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: 20 C:\Users\Rob\Dropbox\Projects\Joos_Paul Dock 2016\Documents\Permits\City Forms\envchlst.doc Rev: 08/2015 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: 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.