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Home My WebLink About5 - SEPA ChecklistDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 8 ENV PLANNING DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way‐Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425‐430‐7200 Fax: 425‐430‐7231 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 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 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. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: CarMax Auto Superstores (Store #7252) 2. Name of applicant: Carmax Auto Superstores California, LLC c/o CenterPoint Integrated Solutions 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1240 Bergen Parkway, Suite A‐250 Evergreen, CO 80439 Contact: Amanda Steinle (303) 679‐6978 4. Date checklist prepared: March 9, 2015 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 1) SEPA/Site Development Plan Approval: TBD; 2) Building Permit Approval: TBD; 3) NPDES Permit Coverage: TBD; 4) Construction Start: TBD; 5) Construction Complete: TBD. Construction is estimated to last between 7 to 10 months once started. 3 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 1) Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future activity related to this proposal at this time. 2) List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Geotechnical Report, Phase I Environmental Assessment, Wetland Evaluation and Delineation Report, Endangered and Sensitive Species Assessment, and Storm Drainage Report will be prepared. 3) Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. Additional pending government approvals beyond this SEPA process are unknown at this time. 4) List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Renton SEPA Determination, City of Renton Site Plan Review, City of Renton Building Permit, City of Renton Demolition Permit, City of Renton Right‐of‐Way Permit(s), City of Renton Grading/Excavation Permit, Washington Department of Ecology (NOI Coverage under the NPDES Permit), Sewer Permit, and Water Permit. 5) 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.) This project proposes to construct a CarMax pre‐owned automobile dealership on a 12.28 acre site located at 3157 E. Valley Rd., on the northwest corner of E. Valley Rd. and SW 41st St in Renton. The development will consist of three (3) buildings: a sales and retail service building where customers can buy, sell or have routine maintenance performed on their vehicle(s); a private car wash; and a reconditioning service building. The total building area is approximately 20,221 square feet. In addition, the proposed development will include the construction of associated drives, parking lots and landscaped areas. The project will also include a vehicle sales area, vehicle staging area, customer and employee parking. 6) 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, 4 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The proposed project is located at 3157 E. Valley Rd., on the northwest corner of E. Valley Rd. and SW 41st St in Renton, WA, residing in Section 30, Township 23 North, Range 5 East. See the Vicinity Map submitted separately. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ With the exception of the vegetated stormwater management area, the site is relatively flat and level with adjoining roads, with ground surface elevations typically ranging up to 2 feet in difference. Pavement grades slope gently to stormwater catch basins, which appear to discharge to the western stormwater management area. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Within the stormwater management area, the steepest slope found was approximately 33%. 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 soils consist of 5 to 9 feet of fill soils consisting of medium dense to dense, moist, gravelly sand to sandy gravel with some silt. This layer is underlain by Lacustrine organic silt and peat deposits. Alluvial deposits were encountered below this layer up to a depth of about 32 to 33 feet below existing grade, consisting of loose to medium dense sand with variable silt content. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. We are not aware of any surface indications or history of unsuitable soils on the project site or in the immediate vicinity. 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. 5 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 Filling and grading is proposed to bring the existing movie theater footprint up to proposed grades and is also due to the change in the proposed building location and site layout. Preliminary earthwork volumes include approximately 6,500 cubic yards of cut‐soils and 5,000 cubic yards of fill. Imported fill will be sourced from local pits, quarries, and aggregate suppliers. Per the geotechnical report, imported structural fill should meet the requirements of common borrow as specified in the 2012 Washington State Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications. Per the report, it was also suggested that the existing granular fill soils typically encountered within the upper 5 to 9 feet are suitable for reuse as general structural fill. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Soils exposed during construction will have potential for erosion. If cut and fill slopes are exposed to prolonged rainfall before vegetation becomes established, the soils will be prone to erosion and possible shallow sloughing. However, given the flat topography of the site, very little concentration of stormwater runoff or erosion is expected. Erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be employed during construction and the site will be fully stabilized in the developed condition. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 80% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Silt fences, erosion eels, and other BMPs will be used during construction to mitigate erosion potential from rainfall. 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. Dust and vehicle emissions will occur during construction. Vehicle emissions will occur after construction from customer traffic, delivery vehicles, and the maintenance and sale of automobiles associated with normal operations of the CarMax. b. Are there any off‐site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. 6 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 We are not aware of any off‐site emission sources that may affect our proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Watering will be used as needed during construction to control dust emissions. Following construction, any remaining exposed soils will be landscaped or hydroseeded to minimize potential for dust emissions or wind erosion. 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. There are two wetlands located along the western portion of the site. Per the Wetland Delineation Report, they have been classified as Category 3 wetlands, Wetland A and B. To the east of these wetlands, there are also stormwater detention facilities comprising of detention wetponds and bio‐infiltration. These swales and receive stormwater from the entire site through storm drains. The nearest surface water body to the site is Springbrook Creek, located approximately 1.35 miles to the northwest. 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. The project will require work within 200 feet of the described wetlands and swales, but the water bodies will remain unaffected. No work over, in, or adjacent to Springbrook Creek is expected as part of this proposal. 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 filling or dredging of surface waters or wetlands is expected as part of this proposal. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No withdrawal or diversion of surface water is expected as part of this proposal. 7 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100‐year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The site 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 discharge of waste materials to surface waters is expected as part of this proposal. 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. Groundwater may need to be withdrawn to facilitate construction of underground utilities. No permanent dewatering is proposed. Groundwater withdrawals and treated stormwater runoff will be discharged to the existing detention facility located on the western portion of the site. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial; 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 wastewater or sewage will be discharged to groundwater as part of this project. 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. Runoff will result primarily from rainfall and will be collected by curbs, inlets, and catch basins, and conveyed by pipe to a new water quality treatment structure. The site also contains existing water quality treatment swales located in the western portion of the site. Treated runoff will discharge to the on‐site detention facilities before discharging to 8 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 the City of Renton storm system and ultimately into Springbrook Creek, located approximately 1.35 miles northwest of the site. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. There is limited potential for waste materials such as automotive fluid drips to be collected with stormwater runoff. Runoff will be treated per the City of Renton Amendments to the King County Surface Water Design Manual for water quality standards and discharged to surface water. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposal will not affect the existing drainage pattern in the vicinity of the site, as the proposed drainage condition of the site will direct stormwater to the existing treatment and detention facilities west of the site, thereby maintaining the existing drainage pattern. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Stormwater flow control analyses of the developed versus existing conditions demonstrated that additional flow control facilities were not required as part of this project. Stormwater runoff will be collected and treated by the existing treatment facilities located west of the site. The existing bioinfiltration swales and water quality ponds located in the western portion of the site are to remain.The amount of pollution‐generating impervious surfaces (PGIS) will increase as a result of additional pavement replacing the existing movie theater’s footprint. Additional water quality is proposed for the increase in PGIS. An oil/water separator is proposed downstream of the service and car wash buildings. 4. PLANTS a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: _X__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____shrubs _X__grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. 9 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 ____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? Existing significant trees along the southern and eastern property lines will remain. All vegetation and trees located within the stormwater management area located to the west of the site will remain as well. A total of 43 significant trees will remain, 33 of these trees are located outside of critical areas and buffersAll interior trees and plantings will be removed during the demolition phase of construction and will eventually be replaced at the completion of the project. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. We are not aware of any threatened or endangered plant species on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The developed site will be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of the Renton Municipal Code, as well as with the recommendations from the City of Renton Planning department. Native plants will be used where possible to enhance vegetation on the site. 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 site. 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: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other The site is extensively developed for commercial use, with only 10% of the site retaining some natural vegetation and moderate natural characteristics. The forested wetland to the northwest includes a forested canopy and supports use by avian species. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. 10 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 We are not aware of any threatened or endangered animal species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Washington State is part of the Pacific Flyway. Birds that inhabit the area vary seasonally. The site does not provide any known significant habitat for migratory birds and is not contiguous with a larger preserved habitat area. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: No mitigation measures for wildlife are proposed. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. We are not aware of any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 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. Electric natural gas sources will be used for this project. Electricity will be used for lighting and to power electronic equipment. Natural gas will power rooftop units for heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposed structures will be located at least 200 feet from adjacent property lines. The ability of adjacent properties to use solar energy is not expected to be impacted by the proposed development. 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 project will utilize energy conservation features to the extent required by the Washington Energy Code. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 11 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 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. Risks of fire, chemicals, and hazardous waste spills associated with automotive maintenance and service are possible during normal operations. An above‐ground fuel storage tank is proposed in the vehicle staging parking area. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is no known present contamination at the site. 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. We are not aware of any existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design 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. Risks of fire, chemicals, and hazardous waste spills associated with automotive maintenance and service are possible during normal operations. An above‐ground fuel storage tank is proposed in the vehicle staging parking area. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No emergency services are anticipated to be required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Risks will be addressed through workforce safety training, and proper storage and handling of chemicals. Oil/water separators, vehicle wash water reclamation tanks, and stormwater treatment facilities will be provided. A spill control plan will be developed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? 12 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 The primary source of noise in the area is related to traffic on adjacent street. It is not expected to affect the proposed project. 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. The project will generate short‐term noise from heavy equipment during construction. Construction working hours will conform to city requirements. Noise from light vehicle traffic will be generated during business hours when the project is complete. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The proposed vehicle service building will be screened by landscaping and a 6’ masonry screen wall. All service functions will take place within enclosed buildings. 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. The site is currently developed as a movie theater and associated parking lot. There is an existing fast food restaurant located to the southeast and automotive dealerships located north of the site. The proposal is not anticipated to affect the current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long‐term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non‐forest use? Historical research found that the property was utilized for agricultural purposes from 1936 to 1965. The property was filled and graded in 1973 and remained undeveloped until the existing movie theater, parking lot, and engineered stormwater detention pond were constructed in 1996. The property has remained materially unchanged since that time. 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: 13 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 The proposal is not expected to affect any surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations. c. Describe any structures on the site. There is an existing 74,000 square foot movie theater on‐site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The movie theater will be demolished as part of this proposal. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning classification of the site is Industrial Medium (IM) and Commercial Arterial (CA). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation for this site is Employment Area Valley (EAV). g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. There are two existing wetlands located along the western boundaries of the site that have been classified as Category 3 Wetlands. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No people will reside in the completed project. Approximately 90 to 160 full and part‐time employees are expected to be employed at the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Approximately 30 to 60 full and part‐time employees are expected to be displaced as part of this completed project. 14 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: As the completed project will provide more potential employment opportunities than the existing movie theater, there are no proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be subject to a SEPA determination, site plan review approval and permitting by the City of Renton. The project will comply with all required conditions to ensure land use compatibility. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long‐term commercial significance, if any: There are no proposed measures anticipated as there are no nearby agricultural and forest lands. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low‐income housing. No housing units will be created 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 units will be eliminated as part of this project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: No housing impacts are anticipated, therefore no mitigation measures are 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? The maximum proposed structure height is 37 feet. Principle exterior building materials include masonry and glass. 15 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Impacts to views in the vicinity are not anticipated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Buildings will be designed in accordance with the guidelines presented in the City of Renton Municipal Code. Landscape and screening will be provided as required by code and City Planning Department to minimize aesthetic impacts of the project. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Light will be produced primarily by pole and building mounted site lighting fixtures, which will operate only at night. Specific hours of operation vary throughout the year. All proposed light fixtures are full cutoff shielded lights. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Lighting will be designed to comply with City of Renton Municipal Code requirements for lighting design and light trespass. A photometric study will be conducted to identify potential impacts. c. What existing off‐site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Off‐site sources of light from streetlights and adjacent properties are not expected to affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Light and glare impacts will be mitigated through photometric analysis, light fixture placement, and light fixture shielding to minimize light trespass. All fixtures are full cutoff shielded lights. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? 16 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 The project site lies in a commercial and industrial area and there are no known recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No existing recreational uses will be displaced by the proposed project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No impacts to recreational opportunities are anticipated. Therefore no mitigation measures are proposed. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION 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. We are not aware of any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. 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. We are not aware of any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian 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. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was performed for the site and found no identifiable cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. 17 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 There are no anticipated impacts and therefore mitigation is not necessary. 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. There are two main access drives on East Valley Road; one which aligns with the northern property boundary and the second midway between the northern access point and the intersection of East Valley Road and SW 41st Street. There is one secondary access point on SW 41st Street between the Burger King and the office building. Finally, there is a third access point to the west that connects the site with Lind Ave. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The site is currently served by public transit on Lind Ave. SW to the west and E. Valley Rd. to the east. The nearest transit stop is located on Lind Ave. SW approximately 600 feet to the west of the site. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non‐project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The completed project will have 244 customer/employee parking spaces and 608 compact parking stalls added and used for vehicle displays. The proposal will eliminate 594 existing customer parking stalls 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 has received support from the City of Renton to allow the existing street improvements to remain along E. Valley Rd., as long as additional privately funded landscaping improvements along the frontage are included as part of this proposal. The project will also include a pedestrian connection from the right‐of‐way to the building entrance. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The proposed project will not use water, rail, or air transportation. 18 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 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 proposed project is estimated to result in a net reduction in daily trips with 39 net new trips occurring during the weekday AM peak hour and a net reduction in weekday PM peak hour trips. A Traffic Impact Analysis was performed for this project. 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 proposal is not expected to interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: No significant adverse transportation impacts are anticipated with the proposed projects, therefore there are no proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts. 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. The project will result in an increased need for fire, police, and medical services typically associated with commercial development. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The project will be designed with automatic fire detection and suppression systems per the current building code, fire code, and National Fire Protection Association guidelines. A security system will be installed to monitor buildings and vehicle storage areas. 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other ___________ 19 S:\Washington\Renton\CenterPoint\3751 East Valley Road\1CORRESP\Applications (working)\Agency\5 20150323 Enviro Checklist-Renton - PACLAND Edits.doc 05/14 Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton and will be connected to an existing main within E. Valley Rd. There is an existing water main that runs throughout the site from SW 41st St to the street located north of the site. Power and telephone will be connected to existing mains within E. Valley Rd. 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. On‐site sewer, power, communications, and stormwater management utilities will be constructed as part of the project, and connected to existing utilities as aforementioned. Water services will be connected to the existing main that runs through the site. C. 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: