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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSNP1-EnvironChklistENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST  Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: 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. Background Name of proposed project, if applicable: Sunset Neighborhood Park Name of applicant: City of Renton Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Todd Black, ph. 425-430-6571 Date checklist prepared: December 16, 2016 Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton, Community Services Department Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Phase I construction: June – December 2017 Phase II construction: June 2018 – May 2019 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The two phases noted above List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Planned Action NEPA/SEPA FEIS - 2011 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 pending List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton building permits Drainage Report approval by the City Construction Stormwater Permit from the Department of Ecology Site Plan 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 City of Renton is developing Sunset Neighborhood Park, a 3.2 acre park. The park will include a restroom, plazas, water feature, a perimeter and other pedestrian paths, playground and fitness areas, picnic area, and landscaping. The work will be completed in two phases, in 2017 and 2018/2019. 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. The park is located at 2805 NE 10th Street, at the intersection of Sunset Lane NE and NE 10th Street. Section 09; Township 23N; Range 05E. Environmental Elements EARTH General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Gently sloping What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 5% 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. Stratified sand, gravel, and cobbles with minor silt and clay interbeds Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Note to Reviewer: Grades within the park may vary six to eight inches due to revision of the Sunset Lane CIP project. Estimated grading quantities for grading adjustment have been reflected in Sunset Neighborhood Park project's SEPA Checklist. Once the Sunset Lane CIP grading has been finalized, Sunset Neighborhood Park construction will reflect the grading adjustment. Per the Permit submittal for Sunset Neighborhood Park, the quantities below are used: Approximate excavation and removal – 6,000 cubic yards Approximate import of fil – 1,300 cubic yards Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes, hard rains could cause erosion during clearing and construction. Temporary erosion control measures, including coir logs and catch basin filters will be installed prior to work commencing onsite. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 24.8% impervious surfaces after Ph. II project construction Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: During construction, standard WSDOT temporary erosion control methods will be used. AIR 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. During construction – internal combustion equipment equipment, including vehicles and earth moving equipment During operation and maintenance – park maintenance equipment, including small trucks, backpack blowers Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None WATER Surface Water: 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, although Lake Washington is just under one mile away via a straight line. 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 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. None Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 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 Ground Water: 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. None 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. None Water runoff (including stormwater): 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. At the completion of Phase I construction, storm water runoff will go to catch basins, which flow to Lake Washington. After Phase II is completed, additional catch basins and storm water rain gardens will be constructed. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Onsite stormwater will be primarily directed to the storm drain system.The restroom roof will drain into an infiltration trench. Phase II construction will provide rain gardens in the lower side of the park, with some site drainage directed to them. PLANTS Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____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 __X_other types of vegetation What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? All vegetation will be removed List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Various deciduous and native evergreen trees, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, including native and drought tolerant species List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None ANIMALS 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: Crows, sparrows, other urban birds Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other None List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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 for heating and power Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No 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 restroom’s hot water heating system will be a two gallon point of use source, which is significantly more energy efficient than an instantaneous point of use water heater. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 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 Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Asbestos and lead based paint were removed from the multi-family housing prior to being demolished and removed. The site is now clean. 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’s an existing six inch gas main buried approximately 3’-4” below grade, through the middle of the park, running north to south. 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 Describe special emergency services that might be required. None Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A Noise What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None 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. Site construction noise from Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Limited to approved construction days and hours LAND AND SHORELINE USE 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, and most of the surrounding properties, were formerly occupied by WWII-era multi-family units, which have been demolished and removed, so the properties are vacant. Two public roads were partially vacated and removed to allow for a 3.2 acre park with a perimeter road. A new public library was constructed and opened in March of this year. The surrounding vacant properties will see construction of two to five story multi-family housing units over the next 20 years. The park will not affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties 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? No 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 Describe any structures on the site. None Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A What is the current zoning classification of the site? UC – Urban Center What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial Mixed Use If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Former residents were relocated by the Renton Housing Authority, the former landowner. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The neighborhood was subject to an EIS, and a master plan was completed, and adopted by the City Council, for the park. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A HOUSING Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A AESTHETICS What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 11’-6” +/-. Principal restroom building materials are weathering steel, fiber cement board siding, steel supports and trellis. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A LIGHT AND GLARE What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Pedestrian LED lighting on 18 foot poles will follow the park’s perimeter walk, at grade lighting will align the major north/south pedestrian path, the restroom and pergola’s will have downlighting. The lights will be on from dusk to dawn. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Lights are LED and shielded to minimize excess light pollution. RECREATION What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Within a half mile radius, there are pre-school, elementary and middle schools, the latter two with ball and open fields, the middle school has sport courts, and the former two include playgrounds. Within a half mile radius there is a public park, which includes open and ball fields, sports courts, neighborhood center with gym and organized and unorganized recreation programs. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Currently there are no recreation programs planned for the park, but there may be in the future. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION 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. No 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. None 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 Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation provided a letter dated November 30, 2010, with a ruling of No Adverse Effect on National Register eligible or listed historic and cultural resources. 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. N/A TRANSPORTATION 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. Interstate I-405 is approximately one half mile away, with Sunset Boulevard, the closest arterial serving Sunset Neighborhood Park, about 50 yards away. Sunset Lane and NE 10th Street are under reconstruction and will encircle the park. 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? There are several bus stops located on Sunset Boulevard, between 50 to 100 yards from the park at the nearest locations. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? None. 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). Two public streets surrounding the park are being reconstructed, in preparation for the park and adjacent multi-family housing. Improvements include new streets and curbs, street parking, sidewalks, street and park lighting, and landscaping. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No 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? This is a neighborhood park primarily serving the walking population within one-half mile of the park. 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 Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Park is within one-half mile of its intended primary residential users, or, a 10 minute walk. The public bus system has several stops within 100 yards of the park. PUBLIC SERVICES 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 Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None UTILITIES Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, 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. Utilities to be provided include what’s noted above in 16a. Electricity will be provided by Puget Sound Energy via a transformer across the street, near the library entrance plaza, and the meter will be located in the park. Water will be provided by the City of Renton for drinking (water feature), entertainment (one interactive fountain), irrigation (automatic system), refuse pickup will be by Parks staff, sanitary sewer will be connected to the city’s wastewater utility system, and stormwater will be tied to the city’s stormwater utility system, which includes a regional stormwater rain garden, with water eventually making its way to Lake Washington, about one mile away. Signature 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: Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use 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 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 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: 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: How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 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: 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: 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: Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.