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Home My WebLink AboutLUA16-000307_Report 1STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months xior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on September 16, 2016. . The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $93.50. ),'7:".1ii't'f ft/{£ J ;,/ Linda Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subs.crib. ed ~worn to me this 16th day of September, 2016. ~~ Gale Gwin, Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in Puyallup, Washington ~> ... ,.,. ~ -~ ;.! ,., ~ z.; ,_f" \\_; I ~~ _,, 'iv?\-_.: )::: : ·, . -.;.:)iS?f' I", c-('·' ,;<.\~~ , ....... 'l;-,·'I'"" 'II~ ~'<a.'" 11 01 ,,,,\_.\" NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Fnvironmental Review Committee has issued a Detenni- nation of NonSignificance Miti- gated (DNSM) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration LUAl6000307 Location: 2816 Kennewick Pl NI::. Applicant is requesting en- v1ronmental review and critical area.<; exemption to remove a 27 linear foot unpermitted con- crete block wall along a stream channel located at 2816 Kenne- wick Pl. NE. Restoration of the stream bank with erosion con- trol measures and vegetation will occur following removal of the wall Appeals of the DNSM must be filed in w.-ifing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the re- quired fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o Cily Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton. WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner arc governed by RMC 48110 and more information may he ob- tained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510 Published in the Renton Reporter September 16, 2016. #1698132 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ------Renton© DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: OWNER: CONTACT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIONS EVALUATION FORM & DECISION September 16, 2016 LUA16-000307 Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner Alyssa Tran 18364 160th Pl SE Renton, WA 98058 Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87th St Seattle, WA 98115 2816 KENNEWICK PL NE The applicant is requesting environmental review and critical areas exemption to remove a 27 linear foot unpermitted concrete block wall along a stream channel located at 2816 Kennewick Pl. NE. The applicant's proposal is in response to Code Compliance Case 15-000489 for unpermitted encroachments into a Type Ns stream in the rear yard of an existing single-family residence. Specifically, the property owner installed approximately 52 concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) without prior approvals. Additionally, the subject property contains an unpermitted removable footbridge crossing the stream that abuts the aforementioned concrete block wall. Restoration of the stream bank with erosion control measures and vegetation will occur following removal of the wall. Restoration activities include regrading the bank to a slope of 2H:1 V, which will allow the germination of riparian vegetation that will be planted. Coir logs, mulch, and straw will be placed in areas disturbed by block removal for erosion control. The City issued a DNS-M for the block removal and restoration on September 12, 2016. Mitigation measures are attached to this Certificate of Exemption as conditions of approval. The City's critical areas map identifies the stream as a tributary to May Creek with a classification of Type Ns or non-fish and seasonal. The subject property contains a single-family residence and is zoned Residential-8. 1 CRITICAL AREA: Type Ns Stream EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: RMC 4-3-0SOC3aiii. Approved Restoration/Mitigation FINDINGS: DECISION: CONDITIONS: The proposed development is consistent with the following findings pursuant to RMC section 4-3-0SOC.2.d: i. The activity is not prohibited by this or any other provision of the Renton Municipal Code or State or Federal law or regulation; ii. The activity will be conducted using best management practices as specified by industry standards or applicable Federal agencies or scientific principles; iii. Impacts are minimized and, where applicable, disturbed areas are immediately restored; iv. Where water body or buffer disturbance has occurred in accordance with an exemption during construction or other activities, revegetation with native vegetation shall be required; v. If a hazardous material, activity, and/or facility that is exempt pursuant to this Section has a significant or substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the Administrator may require compliance with the Wellhead Protection Area requirements of this Section otherwise relevant to that hazardous material, activity, and/or facility. Such determinations will be based upon site and/or chemical-specific data. An exemption from the Critical Areas Regulations is hereby Approved with Conditions. 1. ERC Mitigation: The applicant shall follow the recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental. 2. ERC Mitigation: The applicant shall remove the unpermitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and no later than August 1, 2017. 3. The applicant shall remove the unpermitted footbridge crossing the stream. 4. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall provide a surety device 2 for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of the stream bank restoration as indicated in the Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment, except that a monitoring report shall also be provided to the City on Year 2 of the 3-year monitoring plan. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: September 16, 2016 lanning Director Date The above land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). APPEALS: An appeal of this administrative land use decision must be filed in writing together with the required fee to the City of Renton Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m., on September 30, 2016. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review ofthe reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. EXPIRATION: Five (5) years from the date of decision (date signed). Attachments: Site Plan CC: Alyssa Tran, 18364 160th Pl SE, Renton, WA 98058 3 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ / \_-/ / -- / -- / / / / / / ---- ~'-,.9'"' s«••' -------- ------ / ---- -------~~~' --------.,,,-\ \ -------'J_.,.,.., \ . ------I -----"~ \ I Culvert inlet Stream / - // / / ---------- --------/:_;::;:_»--if -" --~ _.-0 -- --------~.,_,.--........ ..:, ~ \ ' -~, I \ \ I , Retaining wall made w. 8 11 x 8 11 x 12" blocks t ----------_,,.if- ----- \ (typical) ~>--Property lines ' ' ' ' \ \ \ ?;, 'l 'C} \ ,<) ~ ~ ' \ Ly & Tran residence \~ "..../ .---; ----· Removable footbridge I I \ ' \ I \ , ~\ \ \ ·-·~ \ \ \_Footbridge shall be Fence removed with restoration activities. 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The applicant shall remove the un-permitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and A no later than August 1, 2017. N ~ ;o I ,~ HAFS' EPSTEIN 1s1on,t>.,e""" NW 5e•ttle, WA~U7 (206)46S-734a a, C ... 0 C ·- a, --c E "«ii .s CD G) f/J 0 a::: m ~ C 0::: ~ «Ii C §" ... "' <( I-·-oa :;; 3'ii" Existing Conditions .. ,-- ~•>< map p,~vid,d by ~-L..5,;~37 S..p<e(llbo!r 2011 ~= 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ,,9t~ rs,t~ee't I<'-- ~ ~ .,..------ ~-,..,,. ,,,_,,... . .#"·"p>"" --~~-~ --_,.,.,.,,.,,- Ly & Tran residence ~ ~ ~ ____ _, -"- \ ~-:-~~ ~ ~ __-er, \\ -----~-----<Y-..,,.. \ \ ~ _-0-_.,,.,---0---- ~-\ \ \ "\' --0-·· \, \ ~ @-- \ \ 2 . Remove 8" x 8" x 12" retaining wall blocks, as per agreement w. agencies. \ \ I \ \ I. \ ~\ \\ ---------- 3. Excavate area behind wall {shown in hatch} and grade to a 2:1 slope (see restoration details). 1. - Install coir log in front of retaining wall. Extend ends 4' past each end of wall. 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The applicant shall remove the un-permitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and A no later than August 1, 2017. N ------ ~----- 0 5 10 20 Feet . HAFS EPSTEIN 7530 31st Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 465-7348 Cl.) C: CJ 0 C: ·- Cl.) -"C ~ ·-0 ti) -(C Cl.) ti) 0 [l::: Cl.) N C: 0::: ~ c,:s C: g, "-c,:s <( 1--·-ca ~ ~~ Existing Conditions Base map provided by James D. Crones L.S. #29537 September 2011 SHEET 1 ----- .•. (r _____ _ »- ~t-7-9\'r-$'t{ee"- -------------------- _ _...-e·· "-_....-(_······· __ c----- ----- ___:)· ----.r.r------· ----- !.) .--- ----- ()"·--· __-(.Y ,.,;.')-------- •,jl.' ..o· 0 _.c,--· Ly & Tran residence <~, ...... , --. '\. \\ \ ' \ \ \ \ ----- ---· o------... , \ ' ' \ ----- .v \ \ ----------_.c.--\ \ __ ,,.. ....... \ \ o-··-· \ -----. ..c· _,z·,- \ /, \ \ \ \\ \ \ () \ '· ~\ \ ~- \ q \ \ \ 2. Remove 8" x 8" x 12" retaining wall blocks, as per agreement w. agencies. ' \ \ 'i \ q \ ~ \ \ \. \ h \ ~ \ C:, \ ------@)--------------- ', '\ --------------------------------------------- 3. Excavate area behind wall (shown in hatch) and grade to a 2:1 slope (see restoration details). 1. -------------- Install coir log in front of retaining wall. Extend ends 4' past each end of wall. \ ,<) .... i ~ :L ,::. 11> \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ----- ---- A. 0 2 4 N Feet ------------ ----- ~ HAFS El'STEIN 7530 31st Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 465-7348 See Sheet 1 for conditions of approval . Cl> C: U 0 C: ·-Cl> ,; "C .... ·-0 t/J -<O Cl> t/J 0 c:::: Cl> ~ C: c:::: gi ca c: g, ._ ca <( 1--·-ca ~ >, .e- ...J c:::: Demolition Plan Base map provided by James D. Crones LS. #29537 September 2011 SHEET 2 ------- -------__c,/.,-"' ---,,-- J.) ---·- '~,,.,,.,,,."' ,...,,i ------- -~.l __ .c--__ .. ~'c. 7,.9'1..'r>. 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Crones LS. #29537 September 2011 SHEET 3 ~ ~ /, ~ C. e 0. i i Ly/Tran -residence E . I x,stslope~J Ordinary high water line Water level on 6/19/16~~~ Existing conditions -.._ -- Exist _--~retaining wall Not to scale ~ :§ /, ~ C. 0 /;:_ I ·,-..........__ ___, ---.. --~Straw mulch Not to scale Ordinary high water line Step 3 a. Move coir log uphill to ordinary high water line. b. Install coir tog in shallow trench (3" -4" deep) and fasten in place with 1" x 1" x 2' wooden stakes, spaced 4' on center, leaving tops of stakes a little above surface of coir log/straw wattle. c. Loosen surface of soil with a garden rake. d. Spread restoration seed mix by hand, and spread a 1"-deep layer of straw mulch. ~ ,§ /, [ e 0. - Existing slope ., ~ /, ~ E" 0. I I Slope after I grading i I Not to scale I Coirlogjf ~ --,-- --~ Not to scale L~J:0_j Step 1 a. b. Install 10" to 12" diameter coir log along base of retaining wall. Fasten with 1" x 1" x 2' wood stakes, spaced 4' on center. Use rebar if soil is too hard for wooden stakes. RIPARIAN RESTORATION SEED MIX Total s.f.: 62 SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME Elymus glaucus Blue Wildrye Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hairgrass Festuca rubra Native Red Fescue Restoration seed mix notes: Minimum germination: 85% Minimum pure live seed: 95% Maximum weed seed: .5% Quantity of seed for restoration area: As per seed supplier recommendation. Step 2 a. Remove existing retaining wall blocks. b. Excavate bank behind blocks and grade to a 2:1 slope. c. Tamp down soil to create a smooth and even surface. %BY WEIGHT 30% 30% 40% To avoid toxic runoff into stream, fertilizer and pesticide will not be used on restoration seeding. 2 HAFS EPSTEIN 7530 31st Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 465-7348 See Sheet 1 for conditions of approval. a., C u 0 C ·-a., ,; 'C ... ·-0 u, -a., u, 0:: a., C 0:: ra C ... ra 1--·-od ~ >-.9- ...J 0:: (<) ~ 0 N 1n ::, 0, ::, <( Restoration Details Base map provided by James D. Crones LS. tt29537 September 2011 SHEET 4 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ------Renton® DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: OWNER: CONTACT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIO....,N,..,.S _____ ~ EVALUATION FORM & DECISION CONCURRENCE DATE' 1-I,?, -/ (,-, September 16, 2016 LUA16-000307 Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner Alyssa Tran 18364 160th Pl SE Renton, WA 98058 Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87th St Seattle, WA 98115 2816 KENNEWICK PL NE NAME INITIAL/DA TE The applicant is requesting environmental review and critical areas exemption to remove a 27 linear foot unpermitted concrete block wall along a stream channel located at 2816 Kennewick Pl. NE. The applicant's proposal is in response to Code Compliance Case 15-000489 for unpermitted encroachments into a Type Ns stream in the rear yard of an existing single-family residence. Specifically, the property owner installed approximately 52 concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) without prior approvals. Additionally, the subject property contains an unpermitted removable footbridge crossing the stream that abuts the aforementioned concrete block wall. Restoration of the stream bank with erosion control measures and vegetation will occur following removal of the wall. Restoration activities include regrading the bank to a slope of 2H:1V, which will allow the germination of riparian vegetation that will be planted. Coir logs, mulch, and straw will be placed in areas disturbed by block removal for erosion control. The City issued a DNS-M for the block removal and restoration on September 12, 2016. Mitigation measures are attached to this Certificate of Exemption as conditions of approval. The City's critical areas map identifies the stream as a tributary to May Creek with a classification of Type Ns or non-fish and seasonal. The subject property contains a single-family residence and is zoned Residential-8. 1 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.0 PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 16'h day of September, 2016 I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing SEPA Notice and Determination documents. This information was sent to: Agencies See Attached Alyssa Tran Owner Kat Knox Machata Contact Tony Ly Owner Stan Naraine Party of Record (Signature of Sender): STATE OF WASHINGTON )'·.°'·- ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct, I know or have satisfactory evidence that Sabrina Mirante signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary (Print): My appointment expires: · ..... P. rofict·NUmb~rb , LUA16-000307, ECF, CAE -.· '' ', -. template. affidavit of service by mailing Dept. of Ecology** Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region* Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * Seattle District Office Attn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-37S5 Seattle, WA 98124 Boyd Powers*** Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. Attn; SEPA Section 35030 SE Douglas St. #210 Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Seattle Public Utilities Jalaine Madura, Attn: SEPA Responsible Official 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING {ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology** Attn: Misty Blair PO Box47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Duwamish Tribal Office* 4717W Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106-1514 KC Wastewater Treatment Division* Environmental Planning Supervisor Ms. Shirley Marroquin 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 WDFW -Larry Fisher* 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Issaquah, WA 98027 City of Newcastle Attn: Tim McHarg Director of Community Development 12835 Newcastle Way, Ste 200 Newcastle, WA 98056 Puget Sound Energy Wendy Weiker, Community Svcs. Mgr. 355 uotn Ave NE Mailstop EST 11 W Bellevue, WA 98004 Puget Sound Energy Doug Corbin, Municipal Liaison Mgr. 6905 South 223th St Kent, WA 98032 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.** Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer 39015 -172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program *"' Attn: Laura Murphy 39015 172°d Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program** Attn: Erin Slaten 39015 172°d Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation* Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Kent Attn: Charlene Anderson, AICP, ECD 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 City of Tukwila Jack Pace, Responsible Official 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 *Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the Notice of Application. **Department of Ecology is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice to the following email address: sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov ** Karen Walter, Laura Murphy and Erin Slaten with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. are emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice to the following email addresses: KWalter@muckleshoot.nsn.us / Laura.murphy(d)muckleshoot.nsn.us L e ri n.s late n@ muckleshoot.nsn.u s ***Department of Natural Resources is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice the following email address: sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov template -affidavit of service by mailing Alvssa Tran 18364 160th Pl SE Renton. WA 98058 Tony Ly 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Renton, WA 98056 Kate Knox Machala 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87th St Seattle, WA 98115 Stan Naraine 1801 NE 29th St Renton. WA 98056 Denis Law Mayor September 16, 2016 Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPAi THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 29, 2016: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS-M) PROJECT NAME: Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration PROJECT NUMBER: LUAlG-000307, ECF, CA Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Matthew Herrera Senior Planner Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Duwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers Denis Law Mayor September 16, 2016 Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE 37th Street Seattle WA 98115 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration, LUA16-000307, ECF, CA Dear Ms. Knox Machata, This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report, for a list of the Mitigation Measures. Appeals ofthe environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. If you have any further questions, please call me at (425) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Matthew Herrera Senior Planner Enclosure cc: Tony Ly, Alyssa Tran/ Owner(s} Stan Naraine/ Party(ies} of Record 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -------Renton® ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: LUA16-000307, CAR, ECF Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE 871h Street, Seattle WA 98115 Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to remove an unpermitted block wall approximately 27 linear feet in length along a stream channel located within the rear yard of a single- family residence. The proposal is required to comply with an open code compliance case on the subject property. Additionally, the applicant proposes to install erosion control and vegetation following the wall removal. PROJECT LOCATION: LEAD AGENCY: 2816 Kennewick Pl NE City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: Community Services Department SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 9 I 1z//{ f Date Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Fire & Emergency Services ,, . . C-~P \=i' ~\ C.E. "Chip,,.Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Date Date DEPARTMENT OF l. IMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Renton® DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED (DNSM) MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: LUA16-000307, ECF, CA Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE 87'h Street, Seattle WA 98115 Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to remove an unpermitted block wall approximately 27 linear feet in length along a stream channel located within the rear yard of a single-family residence. The proposal is required to comply with an open code compliance case on the subject property. Additionally, the applicant proposes to install erosion control and vegetation following the wall removal. PROJECT LOCATION: LEAD AGENCY: MITIGATION MEASURES: 2816 Kennewick Pl NE The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division 1. The applicant shall follow the recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental. 2. The applicant shall remove the unpermitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and no later than August 1, 2017. ADIVISORY NOTES: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject ta the appeal process for the land use actions. Planning: 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Commercial, multHamily, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 5. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines {2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. ERC Mitigation Measures and Advisory Notes Page 2 of 2 OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION: Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration LUA16-000307, ECF, CA 2816 Kennewick Pl NE DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to remove an unpermitted block wall approximately 27 linear feet in length along a stream channel located within the rear yard of a single family residence. The proposal is required to comply with an open code compliance case on the subject property. Additionally, the applicant proposes to install erosion control and vegetation following the wall removal. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION. DEPARTMENT OF COMMU Y AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DA TE: Project Name: Project Number: Project Manager: Owner: Applicant/Contact: Project Location: Project Summary: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: September 12, 2016 -Consent Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration LUA16-000307, ECF,CAE Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner Alyssa Tran, 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE 87th Street, Seattle WA 98115 2816 Kennewick Pl NE The applicant proposes to remove an unpermitted block wall approximately 27 linear feet in length along a stream channel located within the rear yard of a single-family residence. The proposal is required to comply with an open code compliance case on the subject property. Additionally, the applicant proposes to install erosion control and vegetation following the wall removal. 12,760 sq. ft. Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated. Project Location Map ERCREPORT City of Renton Department of Community anomic Development nvironmental Review Committee Report TRAN WALL REMOVAL & STREAMBANK RESTORATIONERROR/ REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. LUA16-000307,ECF,CAEERRORI REFERENCE SOURCE NDT FOUND. Report of September 12, 2016 Page 2 of 4 I PART ONE; PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ BACKGROUND The applicant's proposal is in response to Code Compliance Case 15-000489 that was opened August 7, 2015 for unpermitted encroachments into a Type Ns (non-fish) stream in the rear yard of an existing single-family residence. Specifically, the property owner installed approximately 27 linear feet of streambank armoring consisting of concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) without prior approvals. To resolve the referenced compliance case, the applicant proposes to remove the 52 CMU blocks that comprise the unpermitted encroachments and regrade the slope. Following removal of the blocks, erosion control measures including a coir log wattle will be placed at the OHWM of the stream to minimize erosion while vegetation becomes established. A riparian restoration seed mix will be spread along the regraded portion of the stream bank for long term bank stabilization and bank restoration. Concrete rip-rap is located along portions of the stream bank upstream of the restoration area and within the subject property boundaries. Placement of this rip-rap was installed prior to the current ownership, and as provided in the stream report, likely several decades previous. Removal of the previous rip-rap armoring is not proposed in this restoration plan and was not a requirement of the code compliance case. I PART TWO; ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS-M with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures 1. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental. 2. Applicant shall remove the unpermitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and no later than August 1, 2017. C. Exhibits Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 ERC REPORT 16-000307 ERC Report Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment, dated July 28, 2016 and prepared by 7k Environmental Advisory Notes to Applicant City of Renton Department of CommunitJ anomic Development nvironmental Review Committee Report TRAN WAU REMOVAL & STREAMBANK RESTORATIONERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. LUA16-000307,ECF,CAEERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. Report of September 12, 2016 Page 3 of 4 D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: The proposed CMU block removal will disturb approximately 60 square feet of area on and around the OHWM. Removal of the block wall will result in a slope that is nearly vertical and susceptible to further stream incising and conditions that are not conducive to revegetation. The submitted stream study and biological assessment recommends installing a coir log along the base of the wall while removing the blocks for temporary erosion and sedimentation control. The submitted stream study and biological assessment recommends excavation of the bank to a slope of approximately two (2) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical to provide the appropriate grade contour for the proposed restoration seed mix plantings to germinate. Block removal and restoration should occur during extended dry periods to reduce potential erosion and incising of the exposed bank. Staff recommends as SEPA mitigation measures that project construction be required to comply with recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental (Exhibit 2) and the block removal/restoration activities be completed no later than August 1, 2017. Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall follow the recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental. 2. The applicant shall remove the unpermitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and no later than August 1, 2017. Nexus: City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Goal L-P: Minimize adverse impacts to natural systems, and address impacts of past practice where feasible, through leadership, policy, regulation, and regional coordination. City of Renton Comprehensive Pion Policy L-29: Minimize erosion and sedimentation in and near sensitive areas by requiring appropriate construction techniques and resource practices, such as low impact development. City of Renton Comprehensive Pion Policy L-30: Protect the integrity of natural drainage systems, existing land forms, and maintain wildlife habitat values by preserving and enhancing existing vegetation and tree canopy coverage to the maximum extent possible and by restoring hydrological flows and improving the condition of shorelines. 2. Water a. Wetland, Streams, Lakes Impacts: Restoration work will occur below and around the OHWM of the stream located on the northeast portion of the subject property. The stream bed is within a swale approximately six (6) to eight (8) feet below the surrounding topography. The stream is approximately two (2) feet wide at ERC REPORT 16-000307 City of Renton Department of Community anomic Development nvironmental Review Committee Report TRAN WALL REMOVAL & STREAMBANK RESTORATIONERRORI REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. LUA16-000307,ECF,CAEERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. Report of September 12, 2016 Page 4 of 4 the OHWM along the reach of channel on the subject property. The stream is a tributary to May Creek approximately 700-feet northwest of the site and has been classified as a non-fish bearing watercourse or Type Ns. Removal of the block wall and restoration of the bank will improve hydrology prior to existing conditions as unarmored streambanks tend to reduce stream flow velocities thereby reducing the potential for erosion and turbid waters. Other potential lift for ecosystem functions include: (1) increased biogeochemical functioning by allowing the stream to have direct contact with the soil instead of the block wall; (2) new riparian plantings along the bank will contribute to diverse plant community functions; and (3) increase in habitat functions for aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and small invertebrates by creating greater connectivity between upland and the stream. As mentioned above under 1. Earth, the submitted stream study and biological assessment recommends restoration work that includes removing the block wall, re-grading the bank, and installing erosion control and riparian vegetation. This work should occur during extended dry periods to reduce erosion and turbidity. Staff recommends as SEPA mitigation measures that project construction be required to comply with recommendations of the Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental (dated July 28, 2016) and the block removal/restoration activities be completed no later than August 1, 2017. Mitigation Measures: 1. Applicant shall follow the recommendations of the July 28, 2016 Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment prepared by 7K Environmental. 2. Applicant shall remove the unpermitted block wall and install the restoration following approvals from other applicable agencies and no later than August 1, 2017. Nexus: City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Goal L-U: Preserve, protect, and enhance the quality and functions of the City's sensitive areas including: lakes, rivers, major and minor creeks, intermittent stream courses and their floodplains, wetlands, ground water resources, wildlife habitats, and areas of seismic and geological hazards. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Policy L-32: Protect buffers along wetlands and surface waters to facilitate infiltration and maintain stable water temperatures, provide for biological diversity, reduce amount and velocity of run-off, and provide for wildlife habitat. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or "Advisory Notes to Applicant." ./' Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady ERC REPORT 16-000307 City of Renton Department of Community 1nomic Devefopment TRAN WAlL REMOVAL & STREAMBANK RESTORATIONERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. Report of September 12, 2016 rvironmental Review Committee Report LUA16-000307,ECF,CAEERROR! Page 5 of 5 Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. ERC REPORT 16-000307 7K Environmental Kate Knox Machata 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87'h St. Seattle, WA 98115 Matt Herrera Planning Division, Community & Economic Development City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 July 28, 2016 RE: Stream Bank Restoration Project Application for Alyssa and Tony Tran (Parcel number 334210-3365}: Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment Dear Mr. Herrera: With this letter report, we are requesting SEPA review and critical areas permit approval from the City of Renton for the proposed stream bank restoration project in parcel 334210-3365. Additional materials are attached to meet permit submittal requirements as indicated on the Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations checklist. Project Introduction In August 2015, 7K Environmental was contracted to assist Alyssa Tran and Tony Ly with permit preparation for buffer enhancement plantings the stream buffer adjacent to their home. This permit was issued and planting occurred in November 2015 {LUA15-000761). In conjunction with this permit, the City is requiring that the homeowner remove 27 linear feet of concrete block retaining wall that was placed without permit along the northeast (a.k.a. river right) stream bank. The stream bank will be restored to prior condition and planted with native herbaceous vegetation to match site condition prior to wall installation in this reach. This report has been prepared to describe existing conditions on the site, discuss existing ecological functions in the stream buffer, and provide details of the proposed stream restoration activities along the unnamed stream that crosses their property. This letter report is designed to serve as the Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment per Renton Municipal Code {RMC) 4-8-120D. 1 Project Site Description and Landscape Position The Tran property (Parcel number 334210-3365) is located at 2816 Kennewick Place NE in the City of Renton (see Figure 1 provided by City of Kent and Sheet 1). This parcel lies approximately 600 feet east of 1-405 in the developed urban neighborhood of Kennydale. A small, unnamed tributary of May Creek (See Figure 1) with an ordinary high water (OHW) width of approximately 2 feet lies near the northeast edge of the Tran property. No wetlands were observed on the property or adjacent to the property boundary as far as was visible from the Tran property. The unnamed tributary has a small watershed (estimated to be about 40 acres in size) upstream from the subject parcel. Approximately 80 feet upstream from the parcel, the stream is impounded by a 2-3 foot high concrete dam. A culvert carries water west under NE 29 1 • Street. The stream conveys water approximately 700 feet north and west to its confluence with May Creek which joins Lake Washington approximately one mile further north and west. May Creek is known to be a fish bearing stream with documented presence with possible spawning for fall Chinook and coho salmon and winter run steel head. No fish presence has been noted in the unnamed tributary on the Tran property (SalmonScape 2015). Site History The Tran/Ly family purchased the subject parcel in 2011. The existing dilapidated structure was demolished in 2012, and site grading was completed to allow for construction of a new residence under the new single family residence combination permit number CP12039. Final landscape elements were installed in 2012. Existing uses in the vicinity of the channel prior to 2012 included a home with landscaped yard including a swimming pool, fence, and retaining wall which paralleled the channel, approximately 15 feet to the south. Based on aerial photography analysis, the land was cleared and roads were constructed along the current path of Kennewick Road and NE 29'h Street prior to 1936. Existing Conditions The stream and its buffer at this property exhibit characteristics of a heavily urbanized riparian environment. Development began is this urban corridor prior to 1936 and modifications have been made throughout the landscape in vicinity of the project area from that point forward. The stream lies at the northeast edge of the Tran property. The Tran property boundary extends a minimum of 5 feet and up to 13 feet northeast of the stream. Adjacent land use on the parcel to the northeast of the channel is a residence with fenced yard that is within 6 feet of the property boundary at its nearest. A row of western red cedar trees parallels the property line. Vegetation in the herb and shrub layer on the northeast side of the stream is sparse due to the dense canopy cover formed by the line of cedar trees (see Photograph 1). Many lower branches of the cedars were cleared by the neighbor in late July or early August 2015 which has opened up the understory to some extent along the western edge of the properties. The homeowner has planted a row of Oregon grape shrubs along the property boundary under City of Renton permit from November 2015 (Photograph 2). Vegetation on the southwest (a.k.a. river left) bank of the stream is a mix of lawn grasses extending to a rock retaining wall that forms a terrace which effectively stabilizes the slope leading up to the home. The stream bed lies in swale that is approximately 6 -8 feet lower than surrounding topography. A topographic map showing 2 foot contours in the vicinity of this property is provided in Figure 4. The stream is approximately 2 feet wide at OHW along the length of the channel on the Tran/Ly property (approximately 80 linear feet). Along much of the stream, the banks were stabilized with reused concrete riprap that appears to have been placed many decades ago. Hollow concrete blocks were placed more recently along 27 linear feet on river right (Photograph 3). The stream bed substrate is composed of a mix of sand and gravel with some silt. Flows are regulated by the dam that is about 100 feet upstream from the property. A culvert conveys water under NE 29 1h Street and off the property and to the north (Photograph 3). Existing Stream Buffer Functions Intact riparian buffers provide important ecological functions that can be described as supporting Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, Plant Community and Habitat/Fauna! Support systems (following Brinson et al. 1993, Brinson et al. 1995, AC Kindig 2003.). Riparian buffers in an urban environment are commonly degraded from decades of human encroachment and provide ecological functions to varying degrees. Hydrology functions may include maintenance of water quality to downstream waters including stream temperature regulation, and regulation of water quantity from delaying or retaining precipitation and stormwater runoff. Biogeochemistry functions provided by urban riparian buffers may include regulation of sediment and nutrient inputs to downstream waterways through streambank stabilization and filtration of runoff from upgradient systems. Riparian buffers may support diverse native and/or non-native plant communities. These plant communities may provide limited habitat opportunities for aquatic species, small birds or mammals, and beneficial insects with life history strategies that allow survival in narrow corridors within the urban environment. In this urban corridor, the primary goals for protecting and enhancing riparian buffers are to support cleaner water, temperature regulation, stream bank stabilization, and improved habitat for aquatic species and wildlife. Ecological functions provided by this stream are described under existing conditions in the sections below. The following section describes the proposed buffer restoration and enhancement activities and assesses potential for improvement in ecological functions that may result from this work. Hydrology Functions Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide minimal to no hydrology functions to enhance water quality, regulate stormwater runoff or to provide flood storage. Tree canopy cover occurs only on river right bank of the channel. The channel is only partially shaded during mid-summer as the trees are northeast of the channel. These trees intercept some precipitation to help reduce storm runoff entering the stream. The channel banks are steep with old riprap placed many decades ago lining much of the channel on both sides. Sediment transport may occur to the stream from bare soil below the cedar canopy. Bioqeochemistry Functions Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide low to moderate biogeochemistry functions. There is minimal vegetation in contact with the stream during normal flows due to riprap along steep channel banks. As the river left bank is in dense lawn vegetation, there is minimal potential for nutrient retention. The banks are stabilized and there is little chance for erosion or transport of sediment to the stream. River right bank has minimally vegetated soils which could erode and transport sediment to the stream. Plant Community Functions The cedar trees paralleling the property line are a native tree species. A row of native shrubs was planted in November 2015. Several native swordfern are growing along each bank of the channel. The remainder of the riparian buffer is dominated by non-native, predominantly herbaceous species including herbaceous lawn grasses and weeds and horticultural plants. Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide low to moderate plant community functions. The cedar canopy on river right, provides a slight potential for insect and litterfall input to the creek that could support downstream aquatic food web cycling. Fauna/ Support/Habitat Functions Minimal to no native fauna! support or habitat functions are provided within the stream or its riparian buffer under its existing conditions. No fish are known to occur within this small, 2 foot wide, unnamed tributary. The property is immediately upstream of a long culvert. There is little habitat structure within the channel due to the straight, rip rap lined bank. The sparse understory plant community and adjacent developed areas limit potential species that could utilize this habitat. However, ducks and deer have been seen in this riparian corridor (A. Tran, Pers. Comm. 2015). Proposed Project: Streambank Restoration Removal of Concrete Block ond Bonk Reveqetation Approximately 27 linear feet of smooth, vertical concrete block wall which was installed at and below OHW within the past 5 years will be removed from the river right bank of the channel. A total of approximately 52 blocks will be removed. Prior existing rip rap block placed decades prior will be left in place along the bank upstream and downstream of the project work area. Soil will be removed on the slope so that the final grade of the river right channel bank will be no steeper than a slope of 2:1. The proposed stream bank restoration plan is provided in Sheets 2 and 3. Following removal of the blocks, a coir log wattle will be placed at OHW to minimize potential for erosion at the toe of slope while the grass vegetation gets established. The total area of disturbance will be approximately 60 square feet. All disturbed soils will be planted with erosion control grass seed per specification on Sheet 4. Straw mulch will be spread across the seeded area in a 1-2 inch thick layer to reduce potential for erosion during the establishment period. Native shrubs were installed along the property boundary immediately east of this proposed work area in November 2015. These shrubs will be left in place and will grow to cover much of this slope. Construction Sediment and Erosion Control Measures Construction best management practices will be used during block removal to minimize discharge of sediment to the stream. Work will be done during the driest months during a period of low flow in the channel. In-stream work to remove the bank armoring block will be done using work area isolation with a coir log staked in the channel to isolate the right bank from flows during construction. The coir log work area isolation will minimize potential for sediment transport downstream during work. Sheets 2 and 4 provide details of construction sediment and erosion control measures. Straw mulch will be installed on the disturbed areas to minimize erosion while seed gets established. Analysis of Project Effects The scale of the proposed planting project is very small and thus potential lift for ecosystem functions is limited. Hydrology Functions Removal of the concrete block wall will restore native channel banks on this 27 foot section of the creek. The river right slope will be flattened relative to condition prior to installation of block so potential for erosion will be lower than prior to wall installation. Removal of the blocks will improve hydrology functions relative to current or prior existing condition. Bioqeochemistry Functions The river right bank condition will be restored to equal or better to prior existing condition before the wall was installed. By removing the block, this reach of the stream will be in contact with native soil so will have minimal but incremental positive increase in biogeochemical functioning. Plant Community Functions The proposed project will restore plant community functions to be equal to or slightly higher than prior existing condition. Prior to installation of the block, the channel bank was in herbaceous grass vegetation. Native shrubs installed immediately upslope from this project area in November 2015 will grow up to provide cover over much of the disturbed area providing further incremental lift in plant community functions. Fauna/ Support/Habitat Functions The proposed project provides minimal to no change in faunal support/habitat functions. Removing the vertical wall and restoring 2:1 slope along this small section has potential to provide very small incremental increase in fauna I support/habitat functions for aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and small vertebrates as there will be greater connectivity between upland areas and the creek. Monitoring and Maintenance Plan Photographs of baseline condition after block removal will be provided to the City within 30 days of project completion and at Year 1 and 3 to document that the bank remains stable and that herbaceous vegetation has attained a minimum of 80% ground cover. Conclusion In conclusion, the proposed project includes restoration of streambank by removing concrete block and installing grass seed on the disturbed soils along a 27 foot long reach of an unnamed tributary of May Creek. Sediment and erosion control measures are proposed to protect water quality in the stream during the installation and establishment period. The proposed project will restore the area to prior condition before installation of recent unpermitted concrete block along the bank. The proposed restoration will provide very small, incremental lift in ecosystem functions along this short reach of stream. We are happy to discuss the proposed project in further detail. Please contact the homeowner Alyssa Tran at 206-307-1874 and/or Kate Knox Machala via email at kate@7KEnvironmental.com or by phone at 206-683-7229 or if additional information is needed. Sincerely, Kate Knox Machata, M.S. Professional Wetland Scientist #2104 7K Environmental ,-. 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Conc r ete rip rap ha s been in place along mo st of the stream for several decades or more. ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. Planning: 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. S. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENt, PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BYMAILING On the 11th day of August, 2016 I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Notice of Application and Acceptance documents. This information was sent to: Agencies See Attached Alyssa Tran Owner Kate Knox Machata Contact Tony Ly Owner 300' Surrounding Properties See Attached (Signature of Sender): STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct, I know or have satisfactory evidence that Sabrina Mirante signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: 4,d ,, ,+ 11 1 20/ (,, ::~~j~~!\larn~) .. Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration 1 Pi"QJ~Number: LUA16-000301, ECF, CAE template· affidavit of service by mailing Dept. of Ecology** Environmental Review Section PO Box47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region * Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * Seattle District Office Attn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-3755 Seattle, WA 98124 Boyd Powers*** Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. Attn: SEPA Section 35030 SE Douglas St. #210 Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Seattle Public Utilities Jalaine Madura, Attn: SEPA Responsible Official 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 AGENCY (DOE) LEITER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS} Dept. of Ecology** Attn: Misty Blair PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Duwamish Tribal Office* 4717 W Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106-1514 KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Environmental Planning Supervisor Ms. Shirley Marroquin 201 s. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 WDFW -Larry Fisher* 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Issaquah, WA 98027 City of Newcastle Attn: Tim McHarg Director of Community Development 12835 Newcastle Way, Ste 200 Newcastle, WA 98056 Puget Sound Energy Wendy Weiker, Community Svcs. Mgr. 355 110th Ave NE Mailstop EST llW Bellevue, WA 98004 Puget Sound Energy Doug Corbin, Municipal Liaison Mgr. 6905 South 228" St Kent, WA 98032 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. ** Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer 39015 -172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program** Attn: Laura Murphy 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program** Attn: Erin Slaten 39015 172nd Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation* Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Kent Attn: Charlene Anderson, AICP, ECD 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 City of Tukwila Jack Pace, Responsible Official. 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 *Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the Notice of Application. **Department of Ecology is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice to the following email address: sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov ** Karen Walter, Laura Murphy and Erin Slaten with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. are emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice to the following email addresses: KWalter@muckleshoot.nsn.us / Laura.murphy@muckJeshoot.nsn.us L e ri n.s laten@ m uc kleshoot.nsn.us ***Department of Natural Resources is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice the following email address: sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov template -affidavit of seivice by mailing Alvssa Tran 18364 160th Pl SE Renton, WA 98058 Kate Knox Machala 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87th St Seattle. WA 98115 Tonv Lv 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Renton. WA 98056 1332700220 1332700310 1332700110 BEARDSLEY SUSAN CANYON OAKS HOA CHRISTIANSEN JANET 2916 KENNEWICK PL NE 4850 CALIFORNIA AVE SW #200A 2938 KENNEWICK PL NE RENTON, WA 98056 SEATTLE,WA 98116 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700140 1332700200 3342103365 COE MICHAELS CRAINE DEAN A+JERI J Current Resident 2932 KENNEWICK PL NE 2920 KENNEWICK PL NE #2920 2816 Kennewick Pl NE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056 2249800090 3342103366 3343903080 DIECKMAN ALLEN L+MICHELLE J DOMINICK SCOTT F DYSON JAYW 1837 NE 29TH COURT 2808 KENNEWICK PL NE 1806 NE 27TH ST RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700100 1332700120 3342103310 EDSON SUSAN I ESPE BRIAN & DENISE FACILITIES & OPERATIONS CTR 2940 KENNEWICK PL NE 2936 KENNEWICK PL NE 300SW7TH ST RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98055 1332700280 3343903041 3343903044 FLEMING JOHN E FUJITA STEVEN+LAM GORDON+LI FUJITA STEVEN+LAM GORDON+LI 2904 KENNEWICK PL NE PO BOX 1831 PO BOX 1831 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98057 RENTON, WA 98057 3342103369 1332700130 3343903083 GAO JIN GASSER TIMOTHY+LEE THERESA GREEN JASON L 2835 LINCOLN PL NE 2934 KENNEWICK PL NE 1810 NE 27TH ST RENTON, WA 98036 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700210 3343903048 3224059052 HEMPHILL MICHAEL D HUHS JOHN DAVID+GASPER KAYL KING COUNTY-PARKS 2918 KENNEWICK PL NE 1706 NE 27TH PL 201 S JACKSON ST #700 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 SEATTLE, WA 98104 1332700290 3343903046 3342103367 KNOWLE GLENN E+LINDA E LARSON CARL L LE TAM HONG+MO ANDREW TRONG 2902 KENNEWICK PL NE 1733 NE 28TH ST 2812 KENNEWICK PL NE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700150 3343903040 3343903052 LEVEQUE GREGORY DWIGHT TRUS LOWRY MICHAEL & MARY LOWRY MICHAEL & MARY 2930 KENNEWICK PL NE 3326 PARK AV N 3326 PARK AVE N RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 3342103365 2249800110 1332700080 LY TONY & TRAN ALYSSA MAN NARI NORMA A MARTIN GLORIA 18364 160TH PL SE 1831 NE 29TH CT 2944 KENNEWICK PL NE RENTON, WA 98058 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 2249800100 1332700230 3342103372 MILLER ALBERT V JR+LEILA J MITCHELL J WESLEY MOATS SHARON L 1835 NE 29TH CT 2914 KENNEWICK PL NE 2815 LINCOLN PL NE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700160 1332700300 2249800010 NICHOLS DAVID AND SHARON NOMERJUNE M PERRYMAN HOWARD K SR+CAROL 2928 KENNEWICK PL NE 2900 KENNEWICK PL NE 1834 NE 29TH CT RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 3343903084 1332700190 1332700170 PHAM DZUNG PIERSON GREGORY L +ELLEN L PIERSON GREGORY L +ELLEN LOR 747 BREMERTON PL NE 2922 KENNEWICK PL NE 2926 KENNEWICK PL NE RENTON, WA 98059 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 3342103371 1332700180 3342103370 PIPKO YEVGENIY+LILIYA RADTKE LYNN ROSENBERG JEAN 2821 LINCOLN AV NE 2924 KENNEWICK PL NE 2827 LINCOLN PL NE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 1332700240 3342103368 3342103373 SHEPARD CAMILYN LEE STUMBO KENNETH A+NARAINE NA SU ZHONGXIN 2912 KENNEWICK PL NE 1801 NE 29TH STREET 6191118TH AVE SE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 BELLEVUE, WA 98006 3343903042 1332700090 THAI THANH NGOC VENA REBECCA J+FRANK E 2732 JONES AVE NE 2942 KENNEWICK PL NE RENTON, WA 98056 RENTON, WA 98056 Denis Law Mayor Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator August 11, 2016 Alyssa Tran 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Renton, WA 98056 Subject: Notice of Complete Application Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration, LUAlG-000307, ECF, CAE Dear Ms. Tran: The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on September 12, 2016. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-6593 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Matthew Herrera, AICP Senior Planner cc: Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE 37th St., Seattle, WA 98115 / Contact Donna Locher, lead Code Compliance Inspector H : \ CED \P la n n i ng\ Current P la n n in g\P R OJ E CTS\16-00030 7. M att\Acce pta n ce Lette r16-00030 7 .d ocx 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, rentonwa.gov , NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development {CED) -Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: LAND USE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: August 11, 2016 LUA16-000307,ECF,CAE Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant is requesting environmental review and critical areas exemption to remove a 27 linear foot unpermitted concrete block wall along a stream channel located at 2816 Kennewick Pl. NE. Restoration of the stream bank with erosion control measures and vegetation will occur following removal of the wall. The City's critical areas map identifies the stream as a tributary to May Creek with a classification of Type Ns {non-fish, seasonal). The project site contains a single-family residence and is zoned R-8. PROJECT LOCATION: 2816 Kennewick Pl NE OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed ONS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (ONS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: April 25, 2016 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 11, 2016 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental/ 4062 NE 87'h St/ Seattle, WA 98115/ 206-683-7229/ a.kate.knox@gmail.eom Permits/Review Requested: Other Permits which may be required: Requested Studies: location where application may be reviewed: CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/land Use: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Critical Areas Exemption None Stream Study Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) -Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 The subject site is designated COMP-RMD on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and R-8 on the City's Zoning Map. If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CEO -Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: Tran Wall Removal & Streambank Restoration /LUA16-000307, NAME:------------------------------------- MAILING ADDRESS: _________________ City/State/Zip:----------- TELEPHONE NO.: --------------- Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation : Enviro nmental (SEPA) Chec klist The project will be subj ect to the City's SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-3-050 and other appli cab le codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner, CED - Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on August 25, 2016. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive add itional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and wil l be notified of any decision on this p roject. A cop y of the su bs equent threshold determination i s available upon request. CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6593; Eml : mherrera@rentonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION Denis Law Mayor May 11, 2016 Alyssa Tran 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Renton, WA 98056 Community & Economic Development Department C.E."Chip"Vincent, Administrator Subject: Notice of Incomplete Application Streambank Wall After-the-Fact, LUA16-000307 Dear Ms. Tran: The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is incomplete according to submittal requirements and as this is active code enforcement case, items noted below will need to be submitted by July 11, 2016. In order to continue processing your application, please choose one of the following options and submit the associated review materials: Option 1-Request to keep the unpermitted streambank wall To keep the unpermitted streambank wall, you will need to apply for and receive subsequent approval of a critical areas permit. The critical areas permit is a Type II permit subject to public notice and comment period. The permit application must provide evidence, utilizing Best Available Science, that the streambank armoring meets the minimum performance standards for restoration identified in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-3-0SON3a. Be advised that comments submitted by citizens, government agencies, and/or Tribes may result in additional mitigation and/or alternative stabilization methods as conditions of any permit approval. Critical areas permit fees and all costs associated with any secondary review are the responsibility of the applicant. The submittal requirements for a critical areas permit are identified in RMC 4-8-120C. The critical areas permit will also require a public information sign. Please see the attached handout for information regarding the sign standards. Option 2 -Remove the unpermitted streambank wall A new critical areas exemption for restoration will be required to remove the wall as the previous exemption (case file LUAlS-000761) did not include this scope of work. The stream study shall be updated to reflect the restoration activities and items listed in the RMC 4-8-120 Stream Study, Standard and Stream Study, Supplemental. Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton,Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov Ms. Alyssa Tran Page 2 of2 May IO, 2016 • No additional permit fees would be required with the critical areas exemption option as you have already paid the environmental checklist fee. However, the applicant will be required to pay all costs associated with any secondary review should it be required later in the review process. Please see the attached Critical Areas Exemption application for additional information. Please contact me at (425) 430-6593 or if you have any questions. Matthew Herrera, AICP Senior Planner enc: CAR Submittal Requirements for Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations Public Info Sign Handout cc: Kate Knox Machata, 7K Environmental, 4062 NE sih St., Seattle, WA 98115 / Contact Donna Locher, Lead Code Compliance Inspector H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PROJECTS\16-000307.Matt\Jncomplete Application Letter.docx DEPARTMENT OF COl\ .. .,JNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Rentoil® Planning Division LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: Alvssa Tran and Tonv Lv PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Stream Bank Block Removal and Restoration ADDRESS: 2816 Kennewick Pl NE PROJECTIADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 2816 Kennewick Place NE, Renton WA 98056. The project area is along the North/East boundary of the CITY: ZIP: property on the north/east bank of the stream. Renton 98056 TELEPHONE NUMBER 206-307-1874 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): Parcel # 334210-3365 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): Residential COMPANY (if applicable) PROPOSED LAND USE(S): No change ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION R-8 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY ZIP: (if applicable) No Change TELEPHONE NUMBER· EXISTING ZONING: R-8 CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): No change NAME: SITE AREA (in square feet): 27 square feet Kate Knox Machala SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable) DEDICATED N/A 7K Environmental ADDRESS: 4062 NE 87~ St SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS NIA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY ZIP: ACRE (if applicable) N/A Seattle 98115 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) 206-683-7229 N/A kate@7KEnvironmental.com NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA 1 C:\Users\kate\Documents\03 Seff-emp!oyment\12 Tran Renton\Final Files\Revised wall to be removed final\final\ma ste rapp _Complete_ 060216.docx Rev: 08/2015 PROJECT INFORMATION (continued) ~-~-----.L_----------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable) PROJECT VALUE: NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (1f applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NIA NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable) NIA 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D HABITAT CONSERVATION D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES D WETLANDS LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft __ sq.ft. (Attach legal description on seoarate sheet with the followina information included) SITUATE IN THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 24N, RANGE 05E, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Alyssa Tran, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) t8J the current owner of the property involved in this application or D the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) Notary Public Stat, of Washington MICHAEL A GRENIER My Appointment Expires Dec 31, 2016 ' ·tl, b Notary (Print): My appointment expires: z C:\Users\kate\Documents\03 Self-employment\12 Tran Renton\Final Files\Revised wall to be removed final\fi nal\m asterapp _ Complete_060216.docx Rev: 08/2015 Date • DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I 1!·. WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Calculations 1 Colored Maps for Display, Pl;mn[ng Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430 7231 ! .. _J_ ______ ·,----·---------- 1 Construction Mitigation Description I A'n ,1 ---------------·--·--·----· ---------,--- Deed of Right-of-Way Dedication 1 ' . t ------~----~-·------------ Density Worksheet <I Drainage Control Plan 2 Drainage Report 2 ------'------1------_-•_ hof JUci;Gt,1,f 1,0 '4rfer,·1.>.•!--- /c.S .<;L!Lf,,u 0 d.tkd qr i-.f,/1, Elevations, Architectural 3 ,, ,,0 ,1 Environmental Checklist 4 th~Vtqrd,+.,lk w viiE-1 b,,;.,vt-r -------1-----l-----. --'-, qt.ie ltio'-'S ·----------"-----'------~ --•- Existing Covenants (Recorded Copy) 1 H'm~ --------·---+----<-----~---- : Existing Easement<; {RecordE'd Copy) 11.~,o ~ Flood Hazard Data., Floor Plans 3 ANJ ,1 Geotechnical Report1MD 3 . Grading Elevations & Plan, Conceptual 1 I Grading Elevations & Plan, Detailed 2 j Habitat Data Report, :-1;provement Deferral 1 r -- ' Irrigation Plan a l ____ _::_ _______ ~---··----------1 ---------------i ----------- ___ ___, ____ ___, ____ . --~~~ -----1 '2e,/ & f.'.e.~~WIC PROJECT NAME: _:C_r_1_tJ_~_/_f+rt.__:1.:_c_4:..=Sc__Ec..:y:.:_~'-lp'-7''-o-·, ,_1 _ I DATE 6 ! I /"> LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITIAL REQUIREMENTS: King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site 4 land scape Plan, Conceptual~ Landscape Plan, Detailed 4 WAIVEDTMDDIFIED BY: I BY: COMMENTS: -----·----·---·---- Legal Description,; ! 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Street f'r;files 2 _ ,---------------------- i Title Report or Plat Certificate 1 ii.'ic ~ ------------------- Topography Map, --------------!------1-------l--- Traffic Study 2 tree Cutting/Land Clearing Plan, -----------------; ;rr 1;:J:rve,;e:1-z.1',-;;-,;;a_-ve ---__ ! -----C--I-s ___ ~ . ,-!Y,~ be d"-IMA'<!'-tl 1+ n, a Y h<' ~1-1 'J. -,--Urban Design Regulations Analysis 4 -----------------1--- I ---------'------------·------ Utilities P:an, Generaliz.ed 2 ~ ---'------ 1.Netlands Mitigation Pl2n, Final .1 -------'-------l----------- W et I ands Mitigation Plan, Preliminary~ .i This Requirement may be \.\..'aived by: L Property Services 2 Development Engineering Plan Review 3 Building 4 P!annlng 3 Fe,, 02/lClJ ~ 7K Environmental Kate Knox Machata 7K Environmental 4062 NE 87'h St. Seattle, WA 98115 Matt Herrera Planning Division, Community & Economic Development City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 July 28, 2016 RE: Stream Bank Restoration Project Application for Alyssa and Tony Tron (Parcel number 334210-3365): Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment Dear Mr. Herrera: With this letter report, we are requesting SEPA review and critical areas permit approval from the City of Renton for the proposed stream bank restoration project in parcel 334210-3365. Additional materials are attached to meet permit submittal requirements as indicated on the Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations checklist. Project Introduction In August 2015, 7K Environmental was contracted to assist Alyssa Tran and Tony Ly with permit preparation for buffer enhancement plantings the stream buffer adjacent to their home. This permit was issued and planting occurred in November 2015 (LUA15-000761). In conjunction with this permit, the City is requiring that the homeowner remove 27 linear feet of concrete block retaining wall that was placed without permit along the northeast (a.k.a. river right) stream bank. The stream bank will be restored to prior condition and planted with native herbaceous vegetation to match site condition prior to wall installation in this reach. This report has been prepared to describe existing conditions on the site, discuss existing ecological functions in the stream buffer, and provide details of the proposed stream restoration activities along the unnamed stream that crosses their property. This letter report is designed to serve as the Standard Stream Study and Biological Assessment per Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-1200. 1 Project Site Description and Landscape Position The Tran property (Parcel number 334210-3365) is located at 2816 Kennewick Place NE in the City of Renton (see Figure 1 provided by City of Kent and Sheet 1). This parcel lies approximately 600 feet east of 1-405 in the developed urban neighborhood of Kennydale. A small, unnamed tributary of May Creek (See Figure 1) with an ordinary high water (OHW) width of approximately 2 feet lies near the northeast edge of the Tran property. No wetlands were observed on the property or adjacent to the property boundary as far as was visible from the Tran property. The unnamed tributary has a small watershed (estimated to be about 40 acres in size) upstream from the subject parcel. Approximately 80 feet upstream from the parcel, the stream is impounded by a 2-3 foot high concrete dam. A culvert carries water west under NE 291' Street. The stream conveys water approximately 700 feet north and west to its confluence with May Creek which joins Lake Washington approximately one mile further north and west. May Creek is known to be a fish bearing stream with documented presence with possible spawning for fall Chinook and coho salmon and winter run steelhead. No fish presence has been noted in the unnamed tributary on the Tran property (SalmonScape 2015). Site History The Tran/Ly family purchased the subject parcel in 2011. The existing dilapidated structure was demolished in 2012, and site grading was completed to allow for construction of a new residence under the new single family residence combination permit number CP12039. Final landscape elements were installed in 2012. Existing uses in the vicinity of the channel prior to 2012 included a home with landscaped yard including a swimming pool, fence, and retaining wall which paralleled the channel, approximately 15 feet to the south. Based on aerial photography analysis, the land was cleared and roads were constructed along the current path of Kennewick Road and NE 29 1' Street prior to 1936. Existing Conditions The stream and its buffer at this property exhibit characteristics of a heavily urbanized riparian environment. Development began is this urban corridor prior to 1936 and modifications have been made throughout the landscape in vicinity of the project area from that point forward. The stream lies at the northeast edge of the Tran property. The Tran property boundary extends a minimum of 5 feet and up to 13 feet northeast of the stream. Adjacent land use on the parcel to the northeast of the channel is a residence with fenced yard that is within 6 feet of the property boundary at its nearest. A row of western red cedar trees parallels the property line. Vegetation in the herb and shrub layer on the northeast side of the stream is sparse due to the dense canopy cover formed by the line of cedar trees (see Photograph 1). Many lower branches of the cedars were cleared by the neighbor in late July or early August 2015 which has opened up the understory to some extent along the western edge of the properties. The homeowner has planted a row of Oregon grape shrubs along the property boundary under City of Renton permit from November 2015 (Photograph 2). Vegetation on the southwest (a.k.a. river left) bank of the stream is a mix of lawn grasses extending to a rock retaining wall that forms a terrace which effectively stabilizes the slope leading up to the home. The stream bed lies in swale that is approximately 6 -8 feet lower than surrounding topography. A topographic map showing 2 foot contours in the vicinity of this property is provided in Figure 4. The stream is approximately 2 feet wide at OHW along the length of the channel on the Tran/Ly property (approximately 80 linear feet). Along much of the stream, the banks were stabilized with reused concrete riprap that appears to have been placed many decades ago. Hollow concrete blocks were placed more recently along 27 linear feet on river right (Photograph 3). The stream bed substrate is composed of a mix of sand and gravel with some silt. Flows are regulated by the dam that is about 100 feet upstream from the property. A culvert conveys water under NE 29'h Street and off the property and to the north (Photograph 3). Existing Stream Buffer Functions Intact riparian buffers provide important ecological functions that can be described as supporting Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, Plant Community and Habitat/Fauna! Support systems (following Brinson et al. 1993, Brinson et al. 1995, AC Kindig 2003.). Riparian buffers in an urban environment are commonly degraded from decades of human encroachment and provide ecological functions to varying degrees. Hydrology functions may include maintenance of water quality to downstream waters including stream temperature regulation, and regulation of water quantity from delaying or retaining precipitation and stormwater runoff. Biogeochemistry functions provided by urban riparian buffers may include regulation of sediment and nutrient inputs to downstream waterways through streambank stabilization and filtration of runoff from upgradient systems. Riparian buffers may support diverse native and/or non-native plant communities. These plant communities may provide limited habitat opportunities for aquatic species, small birds or mammals, and beneficial insects with life history strategies that allow survival in narrow corridors within the urban environment. In this urban corridor, the primary goals for protecting and enhancing riparian buffers are to support cleaner water, temperature regulation, stream bank stabilization, and improved habitat for aquatic species and wildlife. Ecological functions provided by this stream are described under existing conditions in the sections below. The following section describes the proposed buffer restoration and enhancement activities and assesses potential for improvement in ecological functions that may result from this work. Hydrology Functions Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide minimal to no hydrology functions to enhance water quality, regulate stormwater runoff orto provide flood storage. Tree canopy cover occurs only on river right bank of the channel. The channel is only partially shaded during mid-summer as the trees are northeast of the channel. These trees intercept some precipitation to help reduce storm runoff entering the stream. The channel banks are steep with old riprap placed many decades ago lining much of the channel on both sides. Sediment transport may occur to the stream from bare soil below the cedar canopy. Bioqeochemistry Functions Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide low to moderate biogeochemistry functions. There is minimal vegetation in contact with the stream during normal flows due to riprap along steep channel banks. As the river left bank is in dense lawn vegetation, there is minimal potential for nutrient retention. The banks are stabilized and there is little chance for erosion or transport of sediment to the stream. River right bank has minimally vegetated soils which could erode and transport sediment to the stream. Plant Community Functions The cedar trees paralleling the property line are a native tree species. A row of native shrubs was planted in November 2015. Several native swordfern are growing along each bank of the channel. The remainder of the riparian buffer is dominated by non-native, predominantly herbaceous species including herbaceous lawn grasses and weeds and horticultural plants. Under existing conditions, the stream and its buffer provide low to moderate plant community functions. The cedar canopy on river right, provides a slight potential for insect and litterfall input to the creek that could support downstream aquatic food web cycling. Fauna/ Support/Habitat Functions Minimal to no native fauna I support or habitat functions are provided within the stream or its riparian buffer under its existing conditions. No fish are known to occur within this small, 2 foot wide, unnamed tributary. The property is immediately upstream of a long culvert. There is little habitat structure within the channel due to the straight, rip rap lined bank. The sparse understory plant community and adjacent developed areas limit potential species that could utilize this habitat. However, ducks and deer have been seen in this riparian corridor (A. Tran, Pers. Comm. 2015). Proposed Project: Streambank Restoration Removal of Concrete Block and Bonk Reveqetotion Approximately 27 linear feet of smooth, vertical concrete block wall which was installed at and below OHW within the past 5 years will be removed from the river right bank of the channel. A total of approximately 52 blocks will be removed. Prior existing rip rap block placed decades prior will be left in place along the bank upstream and downstream of the project work area. Soil will be removed on the slope so that the final grade of the river right channel bank will be no steeper than a slope of 2:1. The proposed stream bank restoration plan is provided in Sheets 2 and 3. Following removal of the blocks, a coir log wattle will be placed at OHW to minimize potential for erosion at the toe of slope while the grass vegetation gets established. The total area of disturbance will be approximately 60 square feet. All disturbed soils will be planted with erosion control grass seed per specification on Sheet 4. Straw mulch will be spread across the seeded area in a 1-2 inch thick layer to reduce potential for erosion during the establishment period. Native shrubs were installed along the property boundary immediately east of this proposed work area in November 2015. These shrubs will be left in place and will grow to cover much of this slope. Construction Sediment and Erosion Control Measures Construction best management practices will be used during block removal to minimize discharge of sediment to the stream. Work will be done during the driest months during a period of low flow in the channel. In-stream work to remove the bank armoring block will be done using work area isolation with a coir log staked in the channel to isolate the right bank from flows during construction. The coir log work area isolation will minimize potential for sediment transport downstream during work. Sheets 2 and 4 provide details of construction sediment and erosion control measures. Straw mulch will be installed on the disturbed areas to minimize erosion while seed gets established. Analysis of Project Effects The scale of the proposed planting project is very small and thus potential lift for ecosystem functions is limited. Hydrology Functions Removal of the concrete block wall will restore native channel banks on this 27 foot section of the creek. The river right slope will be flattened relative to condition prior to installation of block so potential for erosion will be lower than prior to wall installation. Removal of the blocks will improve hydrology functions relative to current or prior existing condition. Bioqeochemistry Functions The river right bank condition will be restored to equal or better to prior existing condition before the wall was installed. By removing the block, this reach of the stream will be in contact with native soil so will have minimal but incremental positive increase in biogeochemical functioning. Plant Community Functions The proposed project will restore plant community functions to be equal to or slightly higher than prior existing condition. Prior to installation of the block, the channel bank was in herbaceous grass vegetation. Native shrubs installed immediately upslope from this project area in November 2015 will grow up to provide cover over much of the disturbed area providing further incremental lift in plant community functions. Fauna/ Support/Habitat Functions The proposed project provides minimal to no change in fauna! support/habitat functions. Removing the vertical wall and restoring 2:1 slope along this small section has potential to provide very small incremental increase in faunal support/habitat functions for aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and small vertebrates as there will be greater connectivity between upland areas and the creek. Monitoring and Maintenance Plan Photographs of baseline condition after block removal will be provided to the City within 30 days of project completion and at Year 1 and 3 to document that the bank remains stable and that herbaceous vegetation has attained a minimum of 80% ground cover. Conclusion In conclusion, the proposed project includes restoration of stream bank by removing concrete block and installing grass seed on the disturbed soils along a 27 foot long reach of an unnamed tributary of May Creek. Sediment and erosion control measures are proposed to protect water quality in the stream during the installation and establishment period. The proposed project will restore the area to prior condition before installation of recent unpermitted concrete block along the bank. The proposed restoration will provide very small, incremental lift in ecosystem functions along this short reach of stream. We are happy to discuss the proposed project in further detail. Please contact the homeowner Alyssa Tran at 206-307-1874 and/or Kate Knox Machala via email at kate@)7KEn·,ironmental.com or by phone at 206-683-7229 or if additional information is needed. Sincerely, Kate Knox Machala, M.S. Professional Wetland Scientist #2104 7K Environmental ' / ' , ' , ! 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT --------Renton 0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 I ,1i'Nw.rf~_1<:.on'li-:>J.gov 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: 1IJg)Q] 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. 1 H :\CE D\Data \Forms-T emplates\Self-Help Ha ndouts\Pla nning\envchecklist .doc Rev:08/201S USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NON PROJECT PROPOSALS: [heloi 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 NON PROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project", "applicant", and "property or site" should be read as "proposal", "proponent", and "affected geographic area" respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -Environmental Elements -that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. For help go to: http://www .. ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html A. BACKGROUND~ 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:~ 2816 Kennewick Stream Bank block removal bank restoration 2. Name of applicant:~ Alyssa Tran and Tony Ly 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:~ Applicant contact Alyssa Tran 2816 Kennewick Pl NE Renton WA 98056 Phone number (206) 307-1874 4. Date checklist prepared:~ July 13. 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist:~ City of Renton Planning Department and WDFW 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):~ The in-stream and stream bank work is proposed to occur in dry summer months in 2016. The work is expected to take 1 to 3 days. 2 H: \CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Se1f-He Ip Ha ndouts\Pla nning\envchecklist.d oc Rev: 08/2015 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help' fw future work 1s planned associated with th,s pro1ect 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help] A letter report prepared by 7K Enwonmental was subm,tted to fAatt Herrera of the City of Renton The ietter reference is titled Streambank Restoration Proiect /s.ppl1cation for Alyssa and Tony Tran (Parcel number 3342103365) 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. lhltll2) An HPA application is in progress and will be submitted when the SEPA determination is complete 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. lhltll2J HPA. and Planning DepratmenUSEPA Critical Areas Exemption 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) lhltll2] Approximately 27 linear feet of vertical concrete block will be removed from the river right bank. This block was placed in the last 5 years without a permit The city is requiring that the block be removed. Several inches of the block lie below ordinary high water. This stream bank in this area will be restored to soft banks and stabilized with a coir log at toe of slope and grass seed on all disturbed soils. Native shrubs were installed immediately upslope from the proposed project area and will grow up to shade much of this area over time. 3 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Self-Hel p Ha ndouts\Plann ing\envchecklist.doc Rev, 08/2015 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.~ The o,c,posed proiect will occur on the north bank of the small stream at the north/east edge of the parcel located at 2816 Kennewick Pl NE 1n Renton. WA The parcel 1s located at SW1/4 SE 114 Section 32 Township 24 N. Range 05E B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS~ 1. EARTH a. General description of the site~ (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, o er -Stream bank adjacent to 2 foot wide stream b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?~ The overall slope of the parcel is <1 %. The bank along the small channel where proposed work will occur is nearly vertical for the 18 inch -2 foot rise as concrete block were placed along the bank. 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.~ Soils are silt loam typical of the area. Minimal soil will be removed from the site. Concrete blocks will be removed from the property. 4 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Self-He Ip Ha ndouts\Pla nning\envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2015 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [r,elpj e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source offill. [help) Hol1ow concrete., bloc< was placed without permit along 27 I.near feet of stream bank The C,ty is rEoqu1nng that this r,lock be removed The block will be removed from 27 linear feet of stream bank A.pprox,mate area of impact is 27 square feet The bank will be stabilized by planting grass seed on a!I disturbed so,ls f. (/r&i~\d erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. As the blocks were onginally placed to help stablize an eroding cut bank along the stream. as well as improve homeowner"s aesthetic of the site. it 1s possible that erosion will occur after removing the blockb Potential for erosion will .be m.in1mized by Dlartin_g gras~ seed 11.long the bank, g. A out what percent of the site will be covered with 1mperv1ous surfaces after proJect construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help] No new impervious surtace ,s proposed. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: l.b.\tlQl During construction. the work area will be isolated using a coir log installed along the edge of the channel. The work will be completed in the dry summer months when flow in the stream is at a minimum After the block is removed, a coir log will be installed along OHW and seed 2 _ AIR will stabilize the bank 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. l.b.\tlQl Work will be completed by hand and is limited to stream bank restoration. No air emissions beyond normal conditions are expected. 5 H :\CE D\Data \Forms-T emplates\Self-Help Ha ndouts\Pla nning\envchecklist .doc Rev: 08/2015 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [heipi VVork wi!i be cornple~ed by nan,j and is limited to stream bank work_ No air emiss,ons b-s:1orid '.lormaf conditions are expected c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help) NIA No air em,ssv:,ns be1ond normal cond1t1ons are expected 3. WATER a. Surface Water: [heipj 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. [t}filQ] The proposed work will occur within an unnamed tributary to May Creek The channel ,s a 2 foot wide channel that flows west to May Creek which flows to Lake Washington A man-made pond with dam regulating water levels 1s about 150 feet upstream from the proposed project 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. [t}filQ] The project is a stream bank restoration project which entails removal of unpermitted concrete block from the stream bank. The block was placed in two rows placed vertically extending several inches below Ordinary High Water and up approximately 2 feet to improve the homeowner aesthetic of the site and to stablize the streambank. 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. ltlfilQ] The project will remove concrete block along 27 linear feet of stream channel. Approximately 54 blocks will be removed. Approximatley 35 cubic feet of concrete block will be removed from the stream bank. Approximately 2 cubic yards of soil will be removed from right bank to grade slope to 2: 1 or flatter. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] No surface water withdrawls or diversions will occur. The work area will be isolated from the stream channel during construction by plicing filter fabric along the edge of creek. H :\CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Self-He Ip Ha ndouts\Plann ing\envchecklist. doc Rev, 08/2015 S) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site pl a n . l.l:lfilQ] No The 2 foot wide cnannel ct0es not have a designated 100-year fioodplain Flows ar,; regulated by upstream concr,c,te dam structure 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. l.l:lfilQ] Work area isolation will be done for the stream bank to minimize unintended discharges of soil to the stream. Minor discharge of eroding soil could occur during and immediately a~er constructmn while the channel :s developing vegetation cover for stabilization 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. l.l:lfilQ] Work is limited to streambank restoration. No effect on groundwater is expected. 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. l.l:lfilQ] No discharge will occur from the proposed project. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 7 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T emplates\Self-Hel p Handouts\Plann ing\envchecklist. doc Rev: 08/2015 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 concrete block removai prOJ'=<:1 ,s e;pecied to be completed 1n one day and no more than 3 days The 27 llnear feet of stream bank will be isolated from the creek during removai of the block to protect water quality 1n the stc,;3m Stream tank planting will occur to stabilize the bani< after block 1s removed The work w,i, 0,:;r,ur ,n the dry summer months when no rainfall 1s expected 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. llN!Q] No waste materials are expected Concrete block will be removed from the creek and removed from the site No waste material should enter surface or ground water Minor erosion may occur dunng and 1mmed1ately after removal of the block Risk of erosion from the bank will be rE:duced by planting along the stream bank after removing the block 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposed project is a small scale stream bank restoration project. No larger affect on drainage patterns will occur. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: As described above, work area isolation will be conducted to minimize potential for discharge of eroding soil during the project work to the channel. Flows are low in this small channel. The channel will be stabilized by planting sedge and/or rush plugs along the channel. Work will be completed in dry summer months when no rain is predicted. Work will be completed within 1 to 3 days. 4. PLANTS~ a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:~ Vegetation in the vicinity of the following includes the following __ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_evergreen tree: cedar X shrubs _X_grass __ pasture __ crop or grain __ orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. __ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bull rush, skunk cabbage, other 8 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Self-Help Ha ndouts\Pla nning\envchecklist .doc Rev: 08/2015 __ water plants: other __ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?~ The proiect will have m:nimal disturbance to vegetation T~,ere rs sparse grass vegetation below the Cedar canopy north of the creek The pro1ec, proposes to pi ant nat,ve grass seed on all disturbed c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.~ No threatened or endangered species are known to occur ,n the project area. No frsh are known to occur within !hrs small. 2 foot wide unnamed tributary to tv1ay Creek May Creek may support fall Chinook and coho salmon and winter run steelhead d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:~ The proJect proposes to plant native grass seed along the stream bank. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. No invasive species or noxious weeds are known to occur. 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: ~D~u~c~k~s ________ _ Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Deer are occassionally seen in area. Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other _________ _ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.~ No salmonids have been documented to occur in this small (2 foot wide) unnamed tributary to May Creek. May Creek, approximatley 700 feet west of the site, is known to be a fishbearing stream with documented presence with possible spawning for fall Chinook and coho salmon and winter run steelhead. 9 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T emplates\Se lf-Hel p Hand outs\Planning\envchecklist. doc Rev, 08/2015 c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [hei:;j d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: ireipi i'·-Jone e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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.lllil]Q] NI,<.. The proposed project is stream bank restoration b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. lllil]Q] NIA. The proposed project is stream bank restoration 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: lllil]Q] NIA The proposed project is stream bank restoration 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. lllil]Q] NIA The proposed project is stream bank restoration. 10 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T emplates\Self-Hel p Handouts\Planning\envchecklist. doc Rev: 08/2015 1} Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N/A. The proposed project is stream bank restoration. 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. N/A. The proposed project is stream bank restoration. No underground utilities have been identified in the project area. Work will be constrained to the upper 12" or less of soil. 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. N/A. The proposed project is stream bank restoration. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A. The proposed project is small stream bank restoration with minimal to no risk needing special emergency services. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A. The proposed project is stream bank restoration. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? lb.filQj N/A. The proposed project is streambank restoration. 11 H :\CED\Data\Forms-T em plates\Self-Hel p Handouts \Plann ing\envcheck list.doc Rev:08/2015 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. fhelo: N!/>; The proposed oro1ect is streambank restoration The proiect wi'I be completed b/ hand No,se levels are not <e:1pected to exceed normal conditions 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [he1oi NIA The prop0sed project 1s s!reambank restoration 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. [h§Q.l The parcel is a pnvat1c residence set within a residential neighborhood The project will have no affect on current land use in the vicinity 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? [h§Q.l No No. 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: c. Describe any structures on the site. I!:@!Q] The parcel has a private residence. 12 H :\CE D\Data \Forms-Templates \Self-Help Handouts\Pla nning\e nvchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2015 d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [1kjQj No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [1kjQj R-8 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? fheipi Residential Medium Density g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [1kjQj N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [1kjQj The proposed project occurs along a stream bank on an unnamed tributary to May Creek which is classified by the City of Renton as a Class 4 stream 1. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [1kjQj None. N/A. The proposed project is a small stream bank restoration project j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? J.bmQJ None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: J.bmQJ N/A The proposed proJect is a small stream bank restoration proJect I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: J.bmQJ N/A. The proposed project is a small stream bank restoration project 13 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T em plates\Self-Help Handouts\Pla nning\envchecklist.doc Rev:08/2015 m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A. The proposed project is a small stream bank restoration project. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. fhelpJ NIA. The proposed project is streambank restorat,on b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] NIA. The proposed project is streambank restoration. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [bfilQJ NIA The proposed project is streambank restoration 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? [bfilQJ NIA The proposed project is streambank restoration. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?~ NIA The proposed pro1ect is streambank restoration. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:~ NIA The proposed project is streambank restoration. 14 H :\CE D\Data \Farms-Templates \Self-Help Handouts\Planni ng\e nvcheckl ist.doc Rev: 08/2015 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [_l]g]Q] NIA The proposed project ,s streambank restora,;on b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [_l]g]Q] NIA. The proposed project ,s streamban, restoration c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [_l]g]Q] NIA The proposed pro1ect 1s streambank restoral1on d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [_l]g]Q] N/A The proposed proJect is streambank restoration 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [_l]g]Q] NIA. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort on private residential lot. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [_l]g]Q] N/A. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort on private residential lot c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [_l]g]Q] NIA. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort on private residential lot 15 H :\CED\Data \Forms-Tern plates\Self-He Ip Ha ndouts\Planning\envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2015 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. fnslpJ None known. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Is there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources.~ None known. The project will have a minor impact to so,1 surface. The proJect proposes to remove concrete block placed along the stream channel withm the las! 5 years. 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.~ None known d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. None needed. No impacts expected to historic resources. 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.~ NIA. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort 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?~ NIA. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort 16 H :\C ED\Data\Forms-T e mplates\Se lf-Hel p Handouts\Planning\envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2015 c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?~ 11,A The proposed proJect is a small strearnbank rest,:,rat,sn effort 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).~ Nr A The proposed proiect is a small stream bank restorat,on effort e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. llitli,l N/A The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effo<t. 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?~ NIA The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort The proiect will be completed by the homeowner No traffic beyond normal condition ,s expected from the proposed 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. N/A. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:~ NIA. The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort. 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.~ N/A. The proposed project is a small streamhank restoration effort. H :\CED\Data \Forms-Templates\Se lf-Hel p Hand outs\Plan ni ng\envchecklist.doc Rev:08/2015 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.lt@Ql f·.1/A The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort 16. UTILITIES a. Check or circle utilities currently available at the site: [heipl Wor'r: w,11 be done by hand e ectricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, se em, other _______________ _ b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. l.b.llli11 NIA The proposed project is a small streambank restoration effort Work will be done by hand C. SIGNATURE l.b.llli1l 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. Position and Agency/Organization:------------------ Date Submitted: --~q/,__q,.,,_/_'--1-"-G'---' 18 H :\CED\Data \Forms-T emplates\Self-Help Handouts\Pla nning\envchecklist.doc Rev: 08/2015