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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA-16-000658_REPORT 01STATE 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 2, 2016. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $108.00. ~; ]Nz L',-7' tct}! ,,; t tR 7 ,,,Linda Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscr 1 i~d ~--n~~~~rn to me this 2nd day of September, 2016. --~--~ ,, Gale Gwin, Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in Puyallup, Washington NOTICE OF [NVIROI\MENTAL DETERMINATIO, E'iVIRO,MENTAI. REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PLIBLIC HEARING REl\.l"ON. WASHINGTON The Fnv1ronmental RcvtC\.\' Committee has issued a Determi- nation of NonSignificancc (DNS) for the following project under the authority of the Renton mu- nicipal code Low [mpacl Development (!.ID) LUA 16000658 Location· Citywide The appli- cant 15 requesting Em1ronmcntal (SEPA) Review fbr proposed regulations to ensure City .:ode docs not serve as a barrier to the use of Lmv Impact Development (LID) l'he majority of the changes are Lechrncal rhere arc a handful of policy related changes· allowing LID facilities to be wuntcd towards 50% of re- quired open spm:e. allow excess parking if LJD 1s used, reduce a small portion of the required landscaping in the J\utomall if I.ID is used. and allowing varied slandards for low traffic volume streets where LID is incorpornt- cd. These regulations would he citywide ,\ppeals or the D:\"S must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2016 Appeals must be filed in wntmg together with the re- qmred tee with· Hearing Exam- iner c/o City Clerk. City of Ren- ton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to Lhe Hear- mg Fxamincr arc governed b~ RMC 48 110 and more mfomia- tion m<-1y he obtained frr,m the Renton City Clerk\ Onice. 4254306510 Pub I 1shcd in the Renton Reporter September 2, 2016. # 1682210 ' Denis Law Mayor September 2, 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 (SEPA) 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) PROJECT NAME: Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions PROJECT NUMBER: LUA16-000658, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 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) 430-6576. For the Environmental Review Committee, ();1 ;1c{ 1Utv~ Angie Mathias Long Range Planning Manager 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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: LUA 16-000658, ECF City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed regulations to ensure City code does not serve as a barrier to the use of Low Impact Development (LID). The majority of the changes are technical. There are a handful! of policy retated changes: allowing LID facilties to be counted towards 50% of required open space, allow excess parking if LID is used, reduce a small portion of the required landscaping in the Automall if LID is used, and allowing varied standards for low traffic volume streets where LID is incoorporated. These regulations would be citywide. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide LEAD AGENCY: 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). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. 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 9, 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: rm , Administrator epartment Community Services Department September 2, 2016 August 29, 2016 s/J..q//( Date ' ark Peterson, Administrator ~re & Emergency Services Sd,9-l!r c.~.0. Date C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Date Department of C,.. nity and ,,_.-,,r~-- ---.r 1 :-:;r,t';r Economic Devt,vf>I 11cnt NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code. Low Impact Development (LID) LUA16-000658 Location: Citywide. The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed regulations to ensure City code does not serve as a barrier to the use of Low Impact Development (LID). The majority of the changes are technical. There are a handful I of policy retated changes: allowing LID facilties to be counted towards 50% of required open space, allow excess parking if LID is used, reduce a small portion of the required landscaping in the Auto mall if LID is used, and allowing varied standards for low traffic volume streets where LID is incoorporated. These regulations would be citywide. Appeals of the DNS must be filed in writing on or before S:00 p.m. on September 16, 2016. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing 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: September 02, 2016 -----------RentOil OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions LUAlG-000658, ECF LOCATION: Citywide Description: THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) REVIEW FOR PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO ENSURE CITY CODE DOES NOT SERVE AS A BARRIER TO THE USE OF LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID). THE MAJORITY OF THE CHANGES ARE TECHNICAL. THERE ARE A HANDFULL OF POLICY RETATED CHANGES: ALLOWING LID FACILTIES TO BE COUNTED TOWARDS SO% OF REQUIRED OPEN SPACE, ALLOW EXCESS PARKING IF LID IS USED, REDUCE A SMALL PORTION OF THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPING IN THE AUTOMALL IF LID IS USED, AND ALLOWING VARIED STANDARDS FOR LOW TRAFFIC VOLUME STREETS WHERE LID IS INCOORPORATED. THESE REGULATIONS WOULD BE CITYWIDE. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMIITEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 980S7. 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) 430-6S10. 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. ,,i DEPARTMENT OF COMML. .. ."Y AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: Project Nome: Owner: Applicant: Contact: File Number: Project Manager: Project Summary: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area SF: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: August 29, 2016 Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions City of Renton City of Renton Angie Mathias, x6576 LUA 16-000658, ECF Angie Mathias, x6576 The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed regulations to ensure City code does not serve as a barrier to the use of Low Impact Development (LID). The majority of the changes are technical. There are a handful! of policy retated changes: allowing LID facilties to be counted towards 50% of required open space, allow excess parking if LID is used, reduce a small portion of the required landscaping in the Auto mall if LID is used, and allowing varied standards for low traffic volume streets where LID is incoorporated. These regulations would be citywide. Citywide N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): N/ A Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/ A Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). ERC Report LID /002) City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development LID CODE REVIS/SONS Environmental Review Committee Report LUA 16-000658, ECF Page 2 of 3 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ BACKGROUND In order to comply with the requirements of the City's Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES 11) permit, the City reviewed its Code to identify barriers to the use of Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMP's). The proposed code changes seek to eliminate the barriers that were identified. Most amendments are not substantive, such as allowing LID practices such as bioswales or rain gardens to be used. Other examples of non-substantive amendments include: making the preservation of native trees a priority, allowing permeable pavement where required by Surface Water Design Manual, and allowing for a reduced compaction amount for fill used in LID facilities. Below is a summary of amendments that are policy based. Summary of policy related changes: • LID counts 50% towards required open space for large Multifamily projects o To incentivize the use of LID, this amendment allows up to 50% of the required open space in multifamily residential projects that have over 100 units to use utilize rain gardens, bioswales, and other LID tools in the open space they would provide as a requirement. Projects are still required to provide open space that would be available for recreation, either passive or active. • Allowing excess parking if LID above requirements is used o As an incentive allow up to 10% more parking than the maximum amount identified in Code, ifthe project implements LID beyond the minimum required to manage stormwater. • Reduce the minimum amount of landscaping in the Automall if LID is implemented o The Automall requires 3% of the site to be landscaped. This code revision would allow only 2.5% of the site to be landscaped if LID techniques are utilized. For example, pervious pavement could be utilized for a portion of the auto display parking area. • Allow varied standards for low volume streets o At the discretion of the Administrator, low volume streets may deviate from the requirement to provide a sidewalk for some circumstances. For example, when a path provided through a critical area buffer runs near the street allow it to serve as a sidewalk. 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: B. Mitigation Measures None. ERC Reoort LID /002/ Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development LID CODE REVIS/SONS C. Exhibits None. D. Environmental Impacts Environmental Review Committee Report LUA 16-000658, ECF Page3of3 There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies. All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as "Advisory Notes to Applicant." Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, September 16, 2016 Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. ERC Report LID (002} ' Denis Law Mayor Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator September 2, 2016 City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPAi DETERMINATION Low Impact Development (LID) Code Revisions, LUA16-000658, ECF Dear City of Renton: 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. Please refere to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 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 more 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 date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6576. For the Environmental Review Committee, /1 J I I ? f. l -1 ,v1 .~ .. )-· I f/'J;[ 7 j 1 '\/ ,~ l!( ' .-v---, Artgle Mathias Long Range Planning Manager Enclosure 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: NAME: LID Code Review and Amendments PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: Citvwide CITY: ZIP: PARCEL NUMBER: Citywide APPLICANT (if other than owner) EXISTING LAND USE(S): NAME: City of Renton nla COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): nla ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Citywide CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98057 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if annlicable) nla TELEPHONE NUMBER: EXISTING ZONING: Citywide CONT ACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): nla NAME: Chip Vincent SITE AREA (in square feet): 23. 79 square miles Planning Division -Department COMPANY (if applicable): of Community and Economic Development SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: NIA ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NIA CITY: Renton, WA ZIP: 98057 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if aoolicable): n!a TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: (425) 430-6575 amathias@rentonwa.gov NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if annlicable): NIA -I. 06/09 PROJ.T INFORMATION continu ~-------~-----------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if 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 PROJECT VALUE: NIA IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): nla D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. D GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. D HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES lin. ft. D WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION~ TOWNSHIP 23N , RANGE 5 . IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental Review 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Chip Vincent , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or ~X_ 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 nd belief. "\,, (Signature of Owner/Representative) {Signature of Owner/Representative) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that _______ _ signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. My appointment expires: ________ _ -2 -06/09 PLANNING DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NON PROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. -1 -06/09 H:\CEO\Plann1ng\Misc Planning Projects\LID Code Review and Amendments\SEPA \LID envchlst.docx A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: LID Code Review and Amendments 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Angie Mathias, 1055 5. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-6576, amathias@rentonwa.gov 4. Date checklist prepared: August 25, 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): NIA 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The update to the Surface Water Manual is related to these code amendments. The Surface Water Manual will be what will require that projects mitigate storm water impacts differently than how they have been mitigated. It will require that on-site storm water management come closer to mimicking natural hydrologic processes. In order to accomplish that, projects may be required to utilize techniques such as: rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable surfaces. The code amendments evaluated in the checklist are intended to remove barriers to the successful implementation of the Surface Water Manual and in compliance with the City's Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES II) permit. It is anticipated that the Surface Water Manual will be adopted shortly after these code amendments. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. N/A 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. N/A 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. N/A . 2. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size ofthe project and site. The new Municipal Starmwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES II} permits require new practices and regulation of stormwater management through land use and design. The City af Renton Municipal code was reviewed for existing strengths and weaknesses related to low impact development (LID) practices. Through the evaluation, gaps and barriers in the code were identified and opportunities for improvement are proposed with these code amendments. These regulations will be implemented citywide. 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. These regulations will be citywide. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS l. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other N/A, non-project action. The City of Renton has areas of steep slopes, hills, and a plateau, but also includes a valley area. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) N/A, non- project action. Greater than 90%. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. N/A, non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments seek to ensure healthy soils are preserved and other soils are restored. Projects will be required to evaluate soils in compliance with the Surface Water Manual. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A-non project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NIA-non-project action. Although this is a non- project action, these amendments include provisions to allow a reduced compaction level of fill in areas set aside for low impact development . . 3. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project actian. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A-non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A-non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments include provisions to require that during construction flow control best management practices are protected. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A-non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. NIA-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/ A-non-project action. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/A-nan-project action. 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. N/A-non- project action. 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. N/A non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A nan-project action. -4- 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. NIA non project action. 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. NIA-nan- project action. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NIA- non-project action. 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. NIA nan-project action. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. NIA-non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments will work to improve the methods af storm water control, making LID more likely to be implemented. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. NI A non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: NIA non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments will work to improve the methods of storm water control, making LID more likely to be implemented. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: _X_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X_ shrubs _X_ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain _X_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other __ other types of vegetation -5 - b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A-non- project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments include revisions to prioritize retention of native vegetation. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A- non-project action. NIA d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A-non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments include revisions to prioritize retention of native vegetation and the use of native vegetation in LID facilities. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A- non-project action. The Cedar River is a salmon bearing river that includes spawning grounds. There are also other creeks and rivers within the City that are salmon bearing and include spawning grounds. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N/A-non-project action. The Cedar River is a salmon bearing river that includes spawning grounds. There are also other creeks and rivers within the City that are salmon bearing and include spawning grounds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A-non-project action. 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. N/A-non-project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. 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: N/A-non-project action. . 6. 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. N/A-non-project action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A-non-project action. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/ A-non-project action. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A-non-project action. 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. N/A- non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A-non-project action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? NIA-non-project action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A-non-project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A-non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A-non-project action. -7 - f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A non- project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/ A non-project action. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N/A, non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A-non-project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A- non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A-non- project action. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: NIA-non-project action. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A-non-project action. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A-nan- project action. 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. N/A-non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A-non- project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A-non- project action. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE • 8 . a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A-non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A-non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A- non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A- non-project action. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A-non-project action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A-non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A- non-project action. Although this is a non-project action, these amendments include an allowance for multifamily projects greater than 100 units to use up 50% of the open space they are required to provide with LID facilities. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N/A, non-project action. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A, non- project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A, non-project action. -9 - b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A, non-project action. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A-non-project action. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? N/A-non-project action. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A-non-project action. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A-non-project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A- non-project action. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. N/A-nan-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A-nan-project action. 16. UTILITIES a. b. Circle utilities currentl available at the site:~r~city, natural gas, water, refus_!:::, rv1ce, telephone, sanitary sewe eptic system, tl1ei. 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. N/A-non-project action. C. SIGNATURE -10 - I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lac~ of full tsclosure n my part. Proponent Signature: -1C--~-~e::.._:\J":,,/__~===::::';J_ __ Name Printed: c. 1:: . "c h,i p ;, vi M ( f vi+ Date: · 11 · D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and ro rams. You do not need to fill out these sheets for ro·ect actions. Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements ofthe environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? This proposal is not likely to increase discharge to water, etc. The code amendments seek to improve discharges to water by helping to implement LID practices. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Mitigation will be determined at the time of a project-specific proposal. However, it is likely that measures such as bioswales, roin gardens, and permeable surfaces will be implemented to mitigate impacts to water. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposal would be unlikely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. However, the proposed amendments in conjunction with requirements of the Surface Water Manual seek to improve overoll water quality, principally to improve habitat for fish and marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: NJ A for the proposal. Mitigation would be determined at the time of a project- specific proposal. The proposed amendments seek to help to conserve plants and protect fish though implementation of LID proctices. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? It is unlikely that these regulations will deplete energy or noturo/ resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? There is not a likelihood that this proposal will affect environmentally sensitive areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? There is no likelihood that this proposal will affect land ond shoreline use. -12 - Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Mitigation would be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? It is unlikely that this proposal will increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Mitigation wauld be determined at the time of a specific project proposal. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts for the protection of the environment have been identified; in fact this review and associated code amendments are in compliance with federal and state lows for the protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lac oft II disclosure on y part. ~ Proponent Signature: ~c==='-''~C~·c__::::,.,_~====,;~'._- Name Printed: L E. tMi@ 1 ' V1·11cnd Date: -13 -