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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:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental
agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable
significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is
to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to
reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide
whether an EIS is required.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of
your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly,
with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In
most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project
plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question
does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers
to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental
agencies can assist you.
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.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered
"does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT
ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the
references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be
read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Grant Place Townhomes
2. Name of applicant:
Satwant Singh
24419 105th PL SE
Kent, WA 98030
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Washington Commercial Investment, LLC
24419 105th Pl SE Kent WA 98030
206‐391‐3311
Contact: Satwant Singh
Milbrandt Architects
25 Central Way Suite 210
Kirkland, WA 98033
425‐454‐7130
Contact: David J Vincent
4. Date checklist prepared: November 9, 2015
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton Washington
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Approximate timeline for
construction start would be the summer of 2016, with a 12 month construction
timeline and an estimated completion time being the summer of 2017 respectively.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. Geotechnical report prepared by Nelson
Geotechnical Associates Inc., Limited Geotechnical Review letter by Cobalt
Geosciences, Technical Information report prepared by Pacific Engineering Design,
LLC. Traffic Study prepared by Jake Traffic Engineering, Inc. Arborist report for
proposed trees to be saved.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
Preliminary Plat for the site under concurrent review with the Preliminary PUD
review.
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if
known. The standard City of Renton permits for construction, including clear and
grade, site work construction, building permits and utility extensions will be required
for this permit. NPDES permit from WSDOE. Franchise Utility Approvals (Power,
Natural Gas, Telephone, Cable TV), Power Utility release letter for use of overhead
power easement area.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. The project will construct 8 residential buildings consisting
of 4‐5 units each for a total of 36 townhome units on a 2.12 acre parcel located at
1600 Grant Avenue South in Renton, Washington.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide
the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity
map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans
required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans
submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project is located
at 1600 Grant Avenue South in Renton Washington, parcel number 202305‐905202 SW
Section 20, Township 23N Range 5E.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other __Some Slope____________.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?)
Approximately 10% to 15%.
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 prime farmland. According to a soils report prepared for the property
in 2005 where 8 test pits were dug they found loose topsoil to 1.5 feet down
and then medium to dense sand and gravel.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe. No signs of a history of unstable soils have been
identified on the project site or in the vicinity.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill. The purpose of the fill and grading will be to
construct proposed 36‐unit townhome development and associated roads and
infrastructure. Fill will be onsite cut to fill. There will be approximately 7,000
CY cut and 6,000 CY fill. Source material will be onsite Except for any
rock/gravel for construction of walls, roads, or pipe bedding.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe. Erosion could occur during construction, but standard Best
Management Practices will be used to prevent erosion sediment transport in
accordance with City permit requirements.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 65%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any: Standard Best Practices will be used to prevent erosion in accordance with
the City of Renton permit requirements.
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2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities
if known. Exhaust emissions from equipment, both diesel and gas operated,
will take place during construction. Dust may be emitted during compaction
and grading throughout the construction phase.
b. Are there any off‐site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe. No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Dust from earthwork activities will be controlled by watering and moisture
conditioning.
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 is no surface water on the project property or in the
immediate vicinity.
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. No
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. None
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100‐year flood plain? If so, note location on the
site plan. No
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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
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b. Ground Water:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic
tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial,
containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general
size of the system, the 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
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
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. The source of runoff from
the site will be storm water. The storm runoff will be collected in catch basins
along the access driveway and roof drain systems for the buildings.
2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any: Runoff will be detained for flow control and treated for water
quality in a combined vault in accordance with City of Renton requirements
prior to discharge to the Grant Avenue South public drainage system.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_x__ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_x__ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_x__ shrubs
_x__ grass
____ pasture
____ crop or grain
____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other
_x__ other types of vegetation Black Berry
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? The project
will require the removal of approximately 41 trees ranging from 8” to 36”
caliper. Trees to be removed are 23 Alder, 3 Cedar, 3 Cherry, 1 Deciduous, 6
Maple, 1 Locust, 3 Fir and 1 Ash. We will also be removing scrub brush that
includes blackberry bushes.
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c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The normally required landscaping for
permit approval will be provided by this project. Any tree replacement
required to compensate for removal of significant trees will be done in
accordance with City of Renton code requirements.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other _Crows and Chickadee’s_______
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other ___Squirrels_______
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other _N/A__
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None
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. Gas and Electricity may be used to meet the
needs of this project, the project will incorporate energy efficient fixtures and
will utilize gas water heaters that will meet a .82 efficiency.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe. No
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if
any: None
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur
as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Local fire, police,
aid units or ambulances may be required in case of accident or injury during
the course of construction.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The ambient traffic noise from Grant
Avenue is expected to be low. No other off‐site noise is expected.
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
ambient traffic noise from machinery during working hours will occur during
the course of construction. Normal noise from residential neighborhood
activities will occur after the project is completed and occupied.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Working hours
can be established by contract, limiting working hours to weekdays from 7:00
A.M. to 6:00 P.M. unless otherwise approved by the City of Renton.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Residential
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No
c. Describe any structures on the site. One single family residence and separate
garage.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? All structures on site will be
demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? RM‐F
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? RHD
(Residential High Density)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the
site? Not Applicable.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If
so, specify. No
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project? Approximately 70 – 80 people will reside in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The
project will not displace anyone, current single family home is vacant.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be in compliance with all
applicable land‐use and zoning codes.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low‐income housing. Approximately 36 townhome units will be
provided. They will be configured as middle‐income housing.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low‐income housing. One middle income home will be
eliminated currently vacant.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None
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. Approximately 33’‐
7” from the lowest grade to the highest peak.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The
architectural design and finishes will be in compliance with the City of Renton
Land use Codes and design guidelines.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur? The proposed development will produce the normal light and
glare typically resulting from a residential/multifamily neighborhood.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views? No
c. What existing off‐site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: The light
from the development can be shielded and / or directed away from adjacent
properties to prevent safety hazards and protect views as applicable.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity? None
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe. No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: A tot
lot and small park area will be provided as a part of this development.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally
describe. No
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not Applicable
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is
directly served by Grant Avenue South, which is fed by Puget Drive SE, which is
fed by Benson Road South and then Interstate 405.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop? The site is not directly served by public
transit. Bus service is available on Puget Drive SE approximately 1,000 feet to
the South.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate? The project will provide 2 parking stalls in enclosed
garages for each unit for a total of approximately 72 enclosed spaces, and an
additional 7 uncovered stalls for a total or approximately 79 stalls.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing
roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate
whether public or private? The proposal will include a private drive aisle
entering the site at the North West corner looping around and exiting at the
South West corner.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Based on our
traffic analysis, 199 net new daily trips will be generated by our project.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None
15. PUBLIC SERVICES