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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKinkade X_ SEPA_9.18.15ENV 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 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 Background Name of proposed project, if applicable: Kinkade Crossing Preliminary Plat Name of applicant: Nordic Ridge LLC Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: 15 Lake Bellevue Drive, #102 Bellevue, WA 98005 425.869.1300 Consultant: PK Enterprises 23035 SE 263rd Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact: Mr. Phillip Kitzes 206.227.7445 pkenterprises_mv@comcast.net Date checklist prepared: September 18, 2015 Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Checklist Review: (1-2 months) Land Use Review/Hearing: (3-4 months) Engineering Review/Permitting: (4-6 months) Construction: (3-4 months) Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Not at this time. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by The Riley Group. Tree Retention Summary prepared by Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. Not to our knowledge. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Not to our knowledge. 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 proposal is for seventeen (17) single-family residential lots on 3.63 acres located at 17709 116th Avenue St, Renton, Washington. There is an existing residence that will be removed upon completion of the project. The lots will meet the development standards for the R-8 zone, which requires a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet (50 feet minimum width) for projects over one acre in size. The proposed storm water runoff will be conveyed to an open pond and released along the easterly edge of the project into 116th Avenue SE. (Note: This is the natural drainage course and that continues east in SE Petrovitsky Road.) Adjacent to the storm pond will be a pocket park for the enjoyment of the residents within the development. The development will require the extension of SE 177th Place east to 116th Avenue SE. Dedication (9.5’) and frontage improvements (half-street) along 116th Avenue SE are required as part of this project. Additionally, dedication (14.5’) on SE Petrovitsky Road is required and being provided by this development. Water and sewer are available at the property (Soos Creek Water and Sewer District) along with other dry utilities—gas, electricity, telephone, cable, etc. (Please see Preliminary Plat Map Set.) 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. Again, the proposed subdivision is located at 17709 116th Avenue SE, Renton, Washington. The property is within the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., and the Assessor’s Parcel Number is 322305-9303. (Please see attached Legal Description and Vicinity Map). Environmental Elements EARTH General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The slope of the property generally ranges from 2 to 10 percent; however, the steepest slope is approximately 15-20 percent. 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 soils are primarily loos to very dense silty sand with gravel. (Please see Geotechnical Engineering Report for soil details.) Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications of unstable soils on, or in the vicinity of the proposed site location. (Please see Geotechnical Engineering Report.) Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading and earthwork will occur for the construction of the lots, new public road, frontage improvements to 116th Avenue SE, dry utilities, water, sewer, and storm water control (vault). Upon completion, there will be approximately 8,900 cubic yards of net cut (plus 3,900 CY of strippings). The net fill amount is 4,350 CY; thus, there will be an export of 4,600 CY of material generated from this project. Appropriate haul routes will be discussed and approved during final engineering and prior to construction. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur during the construction phase of this project. Appropriate erosion control measures will be included in the grading plans to minimize the impacts of the project. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The plan depicts there will be about 38,756 square feet of impervious surface in the proposed public right-of-way and private joint-use driveway. Assuming a maximum lot coverage area of 65 percent (maximum allowed per Code), there will be an additional 94,006 square feet of total impervious area (55,250 square feet in lots). Thus, the total percentage of impervious area will be 60 percent of the site (total project site area is approximately 3.63 acres / 157,958 SF). Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Erosion could occur during the construction phase of this project. As required and implemented by the City, appropriate erosion control measures will be included in the final grading plans to minimize the impacts of the project. 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. Temporary emissions from equipment and dust will occur during construction phase. Construction equipment will comply with applicable air quality regulations. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Not to our knowledge. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Developer will insure appropriate measures are taken to reduce the amount of dust and emissions during construction of project. 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. 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. Not applicable. 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. Not applicable. 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. No. 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. Not applicable. 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. Storm water runoff from the new residences and road improvements will be collected via a series of connected pipes to be ultimately discharged into an on-site detention/water quality pond at the easterly edge of the project. From there, it will be treated and directed into the existing storm water system in 116th Avenue SE. 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: The proponent will perform all development and engineering requirements imposed by the City to control the impacts to the hydrology on the property and in the immediate of area. PLANTS Check the types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: cherry, apple, pear, plum, birch x evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other: spruce 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  x other types of vegetation: ornamental (Please See Tree Evaluation prepared by Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC) What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Existing vegetation will be removed for the grading and construction of the project. As stated before, a tree retention summary has been prepared by a licensed landscape architect addressing the type of trees, the condition, and whether or not the tree will be removed during construction. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are none--to our knowledge. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The applicant has included a landscape plan as part of the preliminary plat plan set that is conforming which to existing Codes and development standards of the City. The developer will be responsible to meet these requirements. (Please See Landscape Plans from Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC). List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. There is existing blackberry plantings throughout property from non-use—these will be removed during constructions. 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: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are none--to our knowledge. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Not to our knowledge. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None are proposed at this time. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None are known. 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 and gas will be the primary source for power and heating the future residences. 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: Construction of the new homes will meet or exceed the necessary energy requirements of the Northwest Energy Code. 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. Not to our knowledge. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There are none--to our knowledge. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are none--to our knowledge. 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. No toxic or hazardous chemicals will be stored, used or produced by this land us action. Describe special emergency services that might be required. Not applicable. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None are proposed at this time. Noise What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There is none to our knowledge. 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. Noise levels will increase on a short-term basis during the construction phase of the project. Construction will occur during daylight hours as allowed by City Code and staff. In general, hours of construction will be limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Increased noise levels due to construction will be restricted to the abovementioned hours to reduce any impacts to the neighboring residents. 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. There is an existing residence and associated outbuilding on the property. The surrounding properties are also single-family residences. 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? Not to our knowledge. 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. Again, there is an existing residence and associated outbuilding on the property. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The existing residence and associated outbuildings. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-8 What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Residential Low Density (RLD). If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. 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? Assuming 2.9 persons per household, approximately 49 persons will reside in this development--(46 new residents). Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None—existing residence is vacant. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None are proposed at this time. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: None are proposed at this time. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: The proposed 17-lot subdivision is consistent with existing and future land uses, zoning, and comprehensive plan designation and will be compliant with the Code. HOUSING Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The proposal includes 17 new moderate-income residences; which is consistent with the adjacent development. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The existing residence will be removed during construction of the project. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None are proposed at this time. AESTHETICS What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The maximum height of any future residences will be consistent with the existing requirements for the R-8, which is thirty feet (30’). What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? There are none—territorial only. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The building heights and setbacks will be compliant with city code to minimize the impacts of any view obstruction by adjoining properties. LIGHT AND GLARE What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The light and glare that will be produced from the site will originate from building lighting, street lighting, and from vehicles using the site. The light and glare will occur in the evening and before 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? There are none—to our knowledge. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None are proposed at this time. RECREATION What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? There are (3) smaller park areas within a one-half mile of the project: Boulevard Lane Park (southeast), Renton Park (northeast), and Thomas Teasdale Park (northwest). 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: The developer is providing a pocket park adjacent to storm water facility for the future residents to enjoy. If there are any additional recreation mitigation fees required, the developer will pay the balance amount. 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 located on or near the site? 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. 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. No. 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. Not applicable—no evidence of historical resources in the immediate vicinity or on-site. 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 are proposed at this time. 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. The property is currently accessed from 116th Avenue SE. As stated before, the developer will extend SE 177th Place east to 116th Avenue SE. There will be (2) public limited access roads extending north and south to serve the future residents. Finally, there will be (1) private access tract for Lots 5 & 6. (Please see Preliminary Plat Map.) 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? Yes. There is a bus stop in SE Petrovitsky Road at 113th Avenue SE (west of site). There is also a transit stop in 116th Avenue SE approximately 200 feet north from the intersection with SE Petrovitsky Road. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? Assuming a minimum of 2 covered parking spaces per household, there will be at least 32 new parking spaces (34 total) being provided upon completion of the project. Two (2) parking spaces will be eliminated from this proposal. 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). Yes. There is roadway dedication (14.5 feet) along SE Petrovitsky Road (no actual improvements required/proposed at this time except for extension of utilities). In addition, there is 9.5 feet of dedication and improvements along the frontage of the project in 116th Avenue SE. As previously stated, SE 117th Place will be extended east through the project to 116th Avenue SE. There will be a public road (limited residential access) extended north and south to serve the residences. Finally, there will be a private access road to serve two lots in the plat. 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? Assuming an average of 10 vehicular trips per day, there will be approximately 160 new trips generated from the proposed subdivision (ITE Manual). Of this amount, approximately 16 of these new trips will occur during peak hours. (Existing residence is not included in these totals—170 total trips with 17 peak hour.) 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: The developer will pay the appropriate transportation mitigation fees, as required by the City of Renton. 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. Yes. There would be an increased need for fire and police protection due to an additional 16 lots in the area. Also, there will be an impact on the present school system for any future students residing within the development. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Property taxes, building permits, and school and fire impact fees generated from these residences will mitigate impacts incurred from this development. UTILITIES Check or circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other cable (television, telephone and/or internet included). 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. Electricity: Puget Sound Energy Gas: Puget Sound Energy Water: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Refuse: Waste Management Telephone: Centurylink Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer Cable: Comcast Connection(s) to the above mentioned utilities will be negotiated with the individual purveyor during the building permit and construction phases of this project. There may also be a need for a right-of-way permit(s) to gain access (utilities and road improvements) to the property from SE Petrovitsky Road and 116th Avenue SE at construction. 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: