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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport 01CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: June 30, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subiect: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. - - - _ - _ _ Project Name: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project �i LUA (file) Number: LUA-09-034, ECF Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Ion Arai ji Acceptance Date: March 13, 2009 1 Applicant: City of Renton f Owner: N/A Contact: Neil Watts, City of Renton PID Number: N/A ERC Approval Date: March 30, 2009 ERC Appeal Date: April 17, 2009 Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: �i 1, Public Hearing Date: 'I i Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: li E HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: {+� Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would t # establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication t h within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as; E1 minimum signal strength coverage areas; frequency range for public safety radio; and testina/installation parameters and procedures. p Location: Citywide 11 Comments: i� STATE 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 prior 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 April 3, 2009. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $94.50. ��V01 " e�T Llnda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscribed and swo to me this 6th day of April, 2009. katliy Dals Notary public the State of Washington, Residing in Covington, Washington Iff P. O. Number: 51G+ pt_S5E .J ' %a EXpj of,h /10. p pwev = C7 qOF I+E, NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMM1717TEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non - Significance for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. Pubic Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project LUA09-034, ECF Location: Citywide. The Wreless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 17, 2009_ Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Published in the Renton Reporter on April 3, 2009. #203775. City of hwiton Depa!?ment of Community & Economic Db,opment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULAT 3, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: I n Arai At PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIE ER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AR LOCATION: Citywide PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78041 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and test! nglinstallation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources nip B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht(Glare Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Historia/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional �ioPtion is needed to properly assess this proposal. a-20 -01 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date STATE 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 prior 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 March 13, 2009. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $161.00. �7w"40-3177 l Inda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscri ed and swor to me this 16th day of March, 2009. Kathy Dalsof Notary Publicd6r the State of Washington, Residing in Covington, Washington P. O. Number: NOTICE OF APPLICATION RENTON, WASHINGTON Land Use Number and Application Name: LUA09-034, ECF Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project Project Location and sc ' ion: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage. The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testinglinstallation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single- family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. Application Date: March 3, 2009 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community and Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98051 Development Regulitipris Used for fpject Mitigation: This non - project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: The analysis of the proposal does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provision. Comments on the above application must he submitted in writing to Ion Ami, Assistant Planner, Department of Community and Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 99057, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2009. If you have any questions about this application, or wish to made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact lop Arai. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT [NUMBER: (425) 430-7270 Published in the Renton Reporter on March 13, 2009. #197247. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & o a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1& rr4j M E M® R A N D U M DATE: April 21, 2009 TO: Neil Watts, Development Services Director FROM: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication LUA09-034, ECF This is to inform you, on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) that the appeal period ended April 17, 2009 for Committee's Determination of Non - Significance for the above -referenced project. No appeals were filed on the ERC determination therefore, this decision is final, and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (425) 430-7270. cc: Yellow File ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY #NTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL. ACTION PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-034, ELF LOCATION: Citywlda DESCRIPTION: The Wireless Pubk Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (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 PM on April 17, 2009. Appeals must be filed In writing together with the required $75.01) application fee with: Nearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 08057. Appeals to the Egaminer are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4.6.110.8, Additional Information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (4251 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. CERTIFICATION I,/_'tzM'­_reby certify that —__'co f teabwere posted by me in conspicuous places or nearby scri DATE: �� SIGNED ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing on the -_ day of _0'" -c [VOTARY PUB A dfJy CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 2nd day of April, 2009, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Agencies See Attached Neil Watts, City of Renton Applicant (Signature of Sende STATE OF WASHINGTON } } SS COUNTY OF KING } I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act ,W�t<4?es and purposes mentioned in the instrument. —�� (�.�-YN�k1t1rt, Notary Public in aM for the Sate cWa5hingtori "}: Notary (Print): ",e % y'%, )0&00 My appointment expires: a lot- 10 VVAS1\�`�r Project Name: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project Project Number: LUA09-034, ECF template - affidavit of service by mailing AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept, of Ecology * WDFW - Larry Fisher* Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. " Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 —172"d Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region • Duwamish Tribal Office Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program' Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172"d Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers * KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedl Joe Jainga 6200 Soulhcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities State Department of Ecology Real Estate Services NW Regional Office Attn: SEPA Coordinator 3190 160`h Avenue SE 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 *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 checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template - affidavit of service by mailing ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-034, ECF LOCATION: Citywide DESCRIPTION: The Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (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 PM on April 17, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional 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. R' " o� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & -vim- a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M® R A N D U M DATE: April 2, 2009 TO: Neil Watts, Development Services FROM: Ion Arai, Planning Division SUBJECT: Environmental Threshold Determination Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project LUA09-034, ECF This memo is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above -referenced project. The Committee, on March 30, 2009, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non -Significance. The City of Renton ERC 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 decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 17, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional 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 contact me at x7270. cc: Yellow File hacedlplanninglcurrent planninglprojects109-034.ionlerc determination memo 09-034.doe CITY OAF R ENTON ® o Department of Community and Economic Development Denis Law, Mayor Alex Pietsch, Administrator NrTO April 2, 2009 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47.703 Olympia, WA 08504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determination Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on March 30, 2009: . DETERMINATION OFNON-SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication,Project PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-034, ECF LOCATION: :Citywide,.' DESCRIPTION: The Wireless,Piiblic SafetyRadio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would` establish minimum standards for,adequate signal coverage for public wireless cominunication within a variety of structures:. Appeals ofthe environmental determination must be filed in writing on -or before 5:00 PM on April 17, 2009. Appeals must be fled in writing', togetherwith the required: $75.00 application fee with: Hearing `Examiner, City of Renton, .1055 South Grady. Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are .governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-1.10.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton 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) 430-7270: For the Environmental Review Committee, Ion rai 77 Assistant Planner Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 0 This paper contains50% recycled material, 30%post consumer RENTON AHEAD OF. TH£ CURVE CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA09-034, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Citywide LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division 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 PM on April 17, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: April 3, 2009 DATE OF DECISION: March 30, 2009 SIGNATURES: 31' regg Zimme m n, Ad lisa�torD to 1. David Daniels, Administrator Date Public Works Fire &Emergency Services Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Community Services Date 3�DD�1 Alex ie ch, Administrator 69-'-ADate Dep ent of Community & Economic Developmentp [Z � I M_' - TVTO`001 111i Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Proiect [Arai1 LUA09-034, ECF Location: Citywide. The Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. cc: D. Law, Mayor J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale Estey, CED Director D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshall N. Watts, Development Services Director 0 F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner W. Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal J. Medzegian, Council P. Hahn, Transportation Systems Director C. Vincent, CED Planning Director® L. Warren, City Attorney 0 ERC City of Renton REPORT Department of Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERCMEETING DATE: March 30, 2009 Project Name: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project Owner: N/A Applicant: Neil Watts City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 File Number: LUA09-034, ECF Project Manager: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Summary: The Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment to the Renton Municipal Code would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. Project Location: Citywide Exist. Bldg. Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): NIA Site Area: NIA Total Building Area GSF.- N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 BACKGROUND Effective and interoperable wireless communications are critical to the success of public safety operations. One specific area of wireless communication that has become increasingly important to public safety professionals is to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public by providing adequate wireless coverage within buildings. Without adequate communication in times of emergency, the emergency personnel's coordination efforts could potentially be disrupted by gaps in communication, leading to a reduction in public safety service levels. Better wireless coverage would allow for more comprehensive real-time information and communication needed for decision making and emergency action. The Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage Code amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. . The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. ERC REPORT 09-034.doc City of Renton Department of Comm -pity & Economic Development Env;-onmental Review Committee Report PUBLIC SAFETY IN-BUILDIN( RELESS COMMUNICATION PROJECT LUA09-034,ECF Report of March 30, 2009 Page 2 of 3 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 with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Exhibits Exhibit 1 Draft Ordinance C. 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 has no probable impacts. As this proposal is a non -project action, an evaluation of environmental impacts of the ordinance adoption is subject to criteria indicated below. Specific project level impacts would be considered at the time of retrofitting of buildings, or new construction, if applicable. 1. Is the proposal likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? No impacts to water or air would occur. No storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances would occur; and, no noise would be generated by this non -project action. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? No impacts would occur as a result of this non -project action. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No adverse impacts to energy or natural resources would occur as a result of this non -project action. 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, floodplains or prime farmlands? No environmentally sensitive areas would be affected adversely by this non -project action. 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? No impacts to land or shoreline areas would occur as a result of this non -project action. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impacts would occur as a result of this non -project action. 7. Would the proposal conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment? The proposal would not conflict with other local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. ERC REPORT 09-034.doc D. 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. Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, April 17, 2009. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.13 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with a $75.00 application 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. AD VISOR Y 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. None ERC REPORT 09-034.doc 4-4-150 WIRELESS PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO IN -BUILDING COVERAGE A. PURPOSE The purpose of this Section is to provide minimum standards to insure a reasonable degree of reliability for emergency services communications from within certain buildings and structures within the city to and from emergency communications centers. It is the responsibility of the emergency service provider to get the signal to and from the building site. B. APPLICABILITY This Section applies to new construction permits issued after the effective date of this Section. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued to any structure if the building fails to comply with this Section. C. BUILDING RADIO COVERAGE Except as otherwise provided no person shall maintain, own, erect, or construct, any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for City emergency services workers, including but not limited to firefighters and police officers. For purposes of this Section, adequate radio coverage shall mean that the in -building radio coverage is sufficient to pass the testing procedures set forth in this Section. D. EXCEPTIONS This Section shall not apply to the following: 1. Existing buildings or structures. 2. Single family residential buildings. 3. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking. Construction of three stories or less including subterranean storage or parking shall be exempt except for the subterranean areas. 4. Wood -constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking. 5. Buildings constructed prior to the implementation of this section shall not be required to comply with public safety radio coverage provisions of this Section. However, should exempted structures undergo renovation, restoration, significant modification or provide an addition in area greater than twenty percent (20%) of the footprint of the original structure, exemption from the provisions of this Section shall not apply. E. ADEQUATE RADIO COVERAGE A minimum signal strength of three (3.0) micro volts shall be available in 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers when transmitted from the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System. 1 F. MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH A minimum signal strength of one (1.0) micro volts received by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System when transmitted from 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers. G. FREQUENCY RANGE 1. The frequency range which must be supported shall be public safety frequency spectrum as determined by the Regional Radio System operator in all areas of the building. Measurements in -buildings for the purpose of this ordinance shall be to a portable radio of the type the City and the 911 system then currently utilize. The City's Development Services Director may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety grade coverage. 2. The amplification system must be capable of future modifications to a frequency range subsequently established by the City of Renton. If the system is not capable of modification to future frequencies, then a new system will need to be installed to accommodate the new frequency band. H. TESTING PROCEDURES 1. When an in -building radio system is required, and upon completion of installation, it will be the building owner's responsibility to have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of ninety-five (95) percent. All testing shall be conducted by a technician in possession of a current FCC license, or a technician certified by the Associated Public -Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA). All testing shall be done in the presence of the special inspector for the City. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately twenty (20) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor may be divided into forty (40) equal areas. In such event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After the forty (40) area test, if the system continues to fail, the building owner shall have the system altered to meet the ninety-five (95) percent coverage requirement. 2. The test required by this Section shall be conducted using a portable radio of the type the City and the 911 system then currently utilize. A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be selected for the test, then the radio will be keyed to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the 911 system. Once the center spot has been selected, prospecting for a better spot within the grid area will not be permitted. 3. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test measurement results shall be provided to the building owner, and shall be kept on file with the building owner in the building. The measurements can be compared and verified 2 each year during the owner's annual tests, as provided herein. In the event that the measurements results became lost, the building owner shall notify the chief of police, who will cause police department personnel to rerun the acceptance test to re- establish the gain value. 4. When an in -building radio system is required, the building owner shall cause a technician in possession of a current FCC license, or a technician certified by the Associated Public -Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) or the Personal Communications industry Association (PCIA), to test all active components of the system, including but not limited to amplifiers, power supplies and backup batteries, a minimum of once every twelve (12) months. Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain remains the same as that found upon initial upon initial installation and acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load for a period of one (1) hour test period, in the opinion of the testing technician, the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one (1) hour periods until the testing technician confirms the integrity of the battery. All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are operating within the manufacturer's specifications for the intended purpose. The technician shall prepare a written report documenting the test findings, and the building owner shall provide the Development Services Director with a copy with ten (10) days of the completing of testing. 5. Each owner shall submit at least one field test, or as determined by the Development Services Director, whenever structural changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance tests by a consultant approved by the Development Services Director. The performance test shall include at minimum a floor plan and the signal strength in various locations of the building. I. AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS ALLOWED 1. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with a radiating cable system and/or an internal multiple antenna system with FCC type accepted bi-directional 800 MHz amplifiers, or systems otherwise approved by the City Development Services Director in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage. 2, if any part of the installed system or systems contains an electronically powered component, the installed system or systems shall be capable of operating on an independent battery system for a period of at least twelve (12) hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. 3. Amplification equipment must have adequate environmental controls to meet the heating, ventilation, cooling and humidity requirements of the equipment that will be utilized to meet the requirements of this code. The area where the amplification equipment is located also must be free of hazardous materials such as fuels, asbestos, etc. All communications equipment including amplification systems, cable and 3 antenna systems shall be grounded with a single point ground system of five (5) ohms or less. The ground system must include an internal tie point within three (3) feet of the amplification equipment. System transient suppression for the telephone circuits, ac poser, radio frequency (FR) cabling and grounding protection are required as needed. 4. A public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject frequencies below 851 MHz and frequencies above 860 Mhz by a minimum of 35 dB. 5. The following information shall be provided to the Development Services Director by the builder: A blueprint showing the location of the amplification equipment and associated antenna systems which includes a view showing building access to the equipment, and schematic drawings of the electrical, backup power, antenna system and any other associated equipment relative to the amplification equipment including panel locations and labeling. J. APPROVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies used by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system licensee (Valley Communications) and any such system must comply any standards adopted by the King County Regional Communications Board. K. NONCOMPLIANCE After discovery and notice of noncompliance, the building owner is provided six months to remedy the deficiency and gain compliance. L. PENALTIES Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be subject penalties in accordance with the general penalty provisions of Renton Municipal Code Section I- 3-1. In addition, any building or structure which does not meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the City may, in addition to seeking any other appropriate legal remedy, pursue equitable remedies to abate said nuisance in accordance with provision of Renton Municipal Code Section 1-3-3. M. SEVERABILITY If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Section is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. 4 nF*R FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT',,, o DATE: March 18, 2009 TO: Kayren Kittrick, Plan Reviewer CC: Ion Arai, Planner FROM: Bill Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal SUBJECT: LUA09-034, ECF Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project Renton Fire & Emergency Services Comments: No additional comments. i:lerclenviro dev app rev standardmemo_ce.doc City . lenton Department of Community & Econom, )velopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: F , rc COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kiltrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Citywide PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78041 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoriclCultural Preservation Airport Environment t 0, 000 Feet t 4, 000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or AuthorizeFd Representative Date ����� City ienton Department of Community & Econorr, avelopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ra rK- _ APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project SITE AREA: NIA LOCATION: Citvwide COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 0 DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 9 PLANNER: Ion Arai PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick Zo --40 rn EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA X WM PROPOSED BLDG AREA (aross) NIA cn o m WORK ORDER NO: 78041 mz 07 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testinglinstallation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Maio► Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics LI ht/Glare Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Historic✓Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional infonnat, n is needed to property assess this proposal. 3-1-7-0 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:Oon6�ion COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: Ion Arai c+TvoFRENTON PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): g4., LOCATION: Citywide PROPOSED BLDG AREA ross NIA DIVISION WORK ORDER NO: 78041 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources S. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS A/oNE C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas wh a additional information is ne dad to properly assess this proposal. 3 L-ey Si ature of Dire r or Authorized Represeryrative Date ,� City enton Department of Community & Economi. :velopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: onoffk_ V COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Citywide PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78041 _ SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Trans rfafion Public Services HlsfohalCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS r, NO S 1 hi ca Vl f co ooc-�, 15, ' - fid Cei�A( i rl b s 1 m C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS the wi II obviously by�l ✓1G�• We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to property assess this proposal. Del Signarire"`o r or Authorized Representative flat City _i Renton Department of Community & Econot, Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: `r 4 COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: Ion Arai CITY OF RENTON PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: Cit ide PROPOSED BLDG AREA ross NIA BUILDING DIVISION WORK ORDER NO: 78041 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS K� QA,e_ C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoridGultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14, 000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. 3// 3A Siqna�t of Director or Authorized Representative Date( City Renton Department of Community & Econom,_ avelopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:42b'M COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-034, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Neil Watts, City of Renton PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kitt µgl� OFRENpoN A E (� SITE AREA: NIA EXISTING BLDG AREA(gross): LOCATION: Cit ide PROPOSED BLDG AREA NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78041 C' 0IVISION SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Wireless Public Safety Radio In -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shorelino Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS m cx� Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation - Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment i 0, 000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Sig atu( of Director or Authorized Representative D e e NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: March 13, 2009 LAND USE NUMBER: 0A09-034, FCF PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION! Wireless Public Safety Radio In-Buldfng Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate slgnat coverage for public Wireless communication within a variety of structures The proposed code amendment would define such issues as; minimum signal shenglh coverage areas; minimum signal strength, frequency range for public safety radio; and teslingllnstaIIafion parameters and procedures' between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential huilciing: structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parkingi structures 50,000 square teat in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction resldenl[at structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original sui clure. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide OPTIONAL DETERMINATION CF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined Thal significant environmental impacts are unIekefy to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43,21C.110. the City of Renton Is using the Oplional DNS process to give notice that a ONE Is likely to he issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS, PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: March 3, 2000 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13. 2009 AP PLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON; Nell Watts, City of Renton; Tel (425) 430.7218; Eml: nwatls&rentonwa.gov PermltslRevlew Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Other Permits which may be required: NIA Requested Studies: WA Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Econorl Development (CED}— Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC HEARING: NfA CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: The subject site is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA} Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations a appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, CED — Planning Dlvjt lon, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 990571 by 5:00 PM on March 2T, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notiAcatlon by mall, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PROJECT MANAGER: ion Arai, Assistant Planner; Tel: {425) 430-7270; Emil: laral@rentonwa.gov, PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION 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, CED — Planning Division, 1055 So, Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, NamelFiEe No.: Public Safety in -building WlrelesslLIJA09-034, ECF NAME' MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE ND.: CERTIFICATION I, 4OVhCR8' J WI4S14, hereby certify that Z copies of the above document posted b me in ���"y��� were p y � conspicuous places or nearb e des ribed property M �i�l ►► itt DATE: 0 SIGNED , ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before Ine, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residil. on the i0 "*it day of u 8 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: March 13, 2009 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA09-034, ECF PROJECT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wireless Pubic Safety Radio In -Budding Coverage: The amendment would aslant sh minimum standards far adequate signal Coverage for public wiretesa communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would dome such Issues as: minimum slgnal strength coverage areas: minimum signal strength: frequency range for public safety radio: and testinglinslaElation parameter: and procedures. Coordination between Ste applicants and other government agencies would ai be domed. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and sbuclures; single-farruly residential burildi structures 50,000 square feet In size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or loss with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction resin ntlal sbuctums four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area lets than 20% of the footponlof the original structure. PROJECT LOCATION: Cllywide OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE IONS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant envircnmenta! 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 Oplional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely Io be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period, There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Detemttnatlon of Non-signdlcance (DNS}, A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: March 3, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Neil Watts, City of Renton; Ter: 14251 430.7218; Eml: nwatts@rantonwa.gov PermhalReview Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Other Permits which may be required: NIA Requested Studlea: NfA Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) —planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 95057 PUBLIC HEARING: NIA CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: The subject site Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted Ih writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, CED — Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 95057, by 5:00 PM on March 27, 2000. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive addltional notification by mall, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically beCii a party of record and will he notified of any decision an this project. PROJECT MANAGER: Ion Aral, Assistant Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7270; E m I: larai@rontonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION If you would like to be made a party of mooed 10 receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED — Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057- Nar ile Na,: Public Safety In-BLilding Wiralesa l-Li -03A, ECF NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: CERTIFICATION I, Jim n141" , hereby certify that copies of the above docum`��a�����i�� were posted by me in conspicuous places or nearby the described property �Y,N ittN DATE: !7� SIGNED: ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing' y mM1 ti.1 yiI G�'1-� on the day of NO ARY PU LIC SI NA CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 13th day of March, 2009, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Environmental Checklist & NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Agencies See Attached (Signature of Sende STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for tl e.e dr purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: Notary (Print): My appointment expires: Project Name: Pubic Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project Project Number: LUA09-034, ECF template - affidavit of service by mailing _.f AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) Dept. of Ecology' WDFW - Larry Fisher* Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 — 172nd Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region Duwamish Tribal Office ` Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172"d Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers' KC Wastewater Treatment Division " Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 9B055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01 W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities State Department of Ecology Real Estate Services NW Regional Office Attn: SEPA Coordinator 3190 160t' Avenue SE 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 *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 checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template - affidavit of service by mailing Y DATE: LAND USE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: - March 13, 2009 LUA09-034, ECF Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wireless Public Safety Radio la -Building Coverage: The amendment would establish minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of structures. The proposed code amendment would define such issues as: minimum signal strength coverage areas; minimum signal strength; frequency range for public safety radio; and testing/installation parameters and procedures. Coordination between the applicants and other government agencies would also be defined. Structures that would be exempt by the proposed code amendment would be existing buildings and structures; single-family residential building; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less without subterranean storage or parking; structures 50,000 square feet in size or less with subterranean storage or parking - only the subterranean areas would not be exempt; wood construction residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking; and renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than 20% of the footprint of the original structure. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide 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 DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: March 3, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Neil Watts, City of Renton; Tel: (425) 430-7218; Eml: nwatts@rentonwa.gov Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Other Permits which may be required: NIA Requested Studies: NIA Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CEO) — Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC HEARING: NIA CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: The subject site is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: This non -project action will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, CED - Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on March 27, 2009, If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PROJECT MANAGER: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7270; Eml: iarai@rentonwa.gov 11 PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION 9 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, CED - Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: Public Safety In -Building Wireless/LUA09-034, ECF NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ,-aim J1 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 13, 2009 TO: Neil Watts, Development Services Director FROM: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Notice of Complete Application Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Project LUA09-034, ECF 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 March 30, 2009. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-7270 if you have any questions. cc: Yellow File City of Renton %, L��M�,,na"LAND USE PEROT t4�R�310 PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: City of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: Neil Watts COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER 425-430-7218 CONTACT PERSON NAME: Ion Arai COMPANY (if applicable): City Of Renton ADDRESS: 1055 S Grady Way CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: 425-430-7270 iarai@rentonwa.gov PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Environmental Review PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: NIA KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): NIA EXISTING LAND USE(S): NIA PROPOSED LAND USE(S): NIA EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: NIA PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): NIA EXISTING ZONING: NIA PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NIA SITE AREA (in square feet): NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NIA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NIA II:ICEMPIanning\Current Planning11TA\WIRELESS-SEPAlmasterapp.doc - 1 - 08/07 ECT INFORMATION (con u NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): NIA 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): NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): NIA PROJECT VALUE: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. ft. I LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION _, TOWNSHIP , RANGE_, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental (SEPA) Review 2. 0 Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ I AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I 1, (Print Namels) AL t f �W( 5 _ , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or 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 off my knowledge and belief. i certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that 0e 1 I LxDa4 S ` J signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/herltheir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of Owner/Representative) `\����\\\ltlllll .lz_� ��(NN Mf�I kshington' at Notary Public in and for the State of _ OTA� sq'_ Notary (Print) re r i � A• C4 N'?_., a a7 "T My appointment expires: I01 _ i, OF WAS H:10ED\Planning\Current Planning\ITAIWIRELESS-SEPA\mastempp.doe - 2 - 08/07 _ M��0pN� NG VE��P of R � Proposal Summary: Public Safety In -Building WireleR \%, R . 3 TO Communication ISSUE: Should new city code amendments be adopted to require minimum standards for adequate wireless communications within new buildings? SCOPE: Adoption of new city code amendments to require minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public wireless communication within a variety of new buildings, but mainly those taller than three stories. Expansions of existing buildings by 20% or more may also require compliance depending on building type. -Proposed code amendments would be subject to a public hearing and additional Council committee review prior to consideration of adoption by Council. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: Effective and interoperable wireless communications are critical to the success of public safety operations. One specific area of wireless communications that has become increasingly important to public safety professionals is providing adequate wireless communications while operating inside buildings. To resolve this issue, several cities across the country have adopted ordinances requiring new buildings to provide technical improvements to improve in -building wireless communications for public safety operations. There are costs associated with the implementation of signal booster systems which most building owners naturally resist, so local codes and ordinances have become the vehicle to provide a balance between public necessity and private interests. Public safety wireless communications has evolved to wireless systems which are highly dependent upon handheld or `handset' communications. The use of handsets provide user mobility into any location an individual may go, such as in -buildings, basements, tunnels and other places older mobile radio usage was not practical or possible. Operation of wireless equipment requires a radio path between the handset and the rest of the communications system. Radio signals are greatly reduced when passing through earthen barriers and dense construction materials, making in -building and underground wireless communications unreliable or impossible without taking additional actions. Radio signals may be re -distributed within obstructed areas by the use of special coaxial cables, fiber optics, passive antennas, and distribute antenna systems; however, these signals usually require amplification to overcome the losses of the distribution system to be effective. The most common solution involves the use of special amplifier devices called `signal boosters' by the Federal Communications Commission, who has federal jurisdiction of the use of such devices. Other terms such as `bi-directional amplifier' or `BDA' are industry jargon for signal boosters, all meaning the same device. Public Safety In -Building Wirs Communication — Proposal Summary Page 2 of 2 February 27, 2009 In -building solutions have costs based on the system design. The type of system required for a building is based on many factors. Each building situation and required solution is unique, and providing generalized cost estimates for in -building solutions can be misleading. However, based on market research, specific costs can be provided for specific cases. Each building and situation varies, and requires a tailored in -building solution. The examples and information provided below describe only "order of magnitude" data and should not be used to guide cost estimation for any particular building. For example, a 45,000 square foot floor of a building could be covered with 300 feet of radiating coaxial cable installed above a dropped ceiling. Material cost for this type of installation is approximately $4,020, while labor cost is approximately $1,210, for a total cost of $5,230. As another example, a bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system could be installed in a 200,000 square foot area, such as a warehouse, with various sections partitioned from one another. To provide wireless communications coverage for public safety personnel, a system for this building would cost approximately $33,000. These estimates use typical values for materials and labor costs. Cost will vary depending on the manufacturer of the materials and location of installation. All buildings are unique, and the cost of a solution depends largely on the size, shape, and floor plan of the building, along with the materials used in construction and its proximity to a radio site. Solutions for large buildings in urban environments are much more complex and costly. As a rule, in -building communications ordinances may not be applied to buildings retroactively. Therefore, these ordinances impact only those buildings constructed after the Iaw becomes effective, and in some jurisdictions, are also relevant in cases which an existing structure undergoes any modification that increases its size by a certain percentage, typically 20 percent, of its square footage area. This can create an issue regarding the treatment of buildings that were built prior to the passage of the ordinance. It is important to note that many older structures do not present as many hurdles for wireless communication coverage as new buildings. Modem materials, such as reflective window glass or steel -reinforced concrete used in the construction of high-rise buildings, cause attenuation of radio signals, presenting added challenges to providing a universal wireless solution for a community. TIMING: Adoption of a Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication code amendment in the 2,d Quarter of 2009 by City Council. )S\100 bF 9 wo" 1NG 6" 4-4-150 WIRELESS PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO IN -BUILDING ONR " 3 20 COVERAGEyj A. PURPOSE The purpose of this Section is to provide minimum standards to insure a reasonable degree of reliability for emergency services communications from within certain buildings and structures within the city to and from emergency communications centers. It is the responsibility of the emergency service provider to get the signal to and from the building site. B. APPLICABILITY This Section applies to new construction permits issued after the effective date of this Section. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued to any structure if the building fails to comply with this Section. C. BUILDING RADIO COVERAGE Except as otherwise provided no person shall maintain, own, erect, or construct, any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for City emergency services workers, including but not limited to firefighters and police officers. For purposes of this Section, adequate radio coverage shall mean that the in -building radio coverage is sufficient to pass the testing procedures set forth in this Section. D. EXCEPTIONS This Section shall not apply to the following: I. Existing buildings or structures. 2. Single family residential buildings. 3. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking. ConstruCtiOn of three stories or less including subterranean storage or parking shall be exempt except for the subterranean areas. 4. Wood -constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking. 5. Buildings constructed prior to the implementation of this section shall not be required to comply with public safety radio coverage provisions of this Section. However, should exempted structures undergo renovation, restoration, significant modification or provide an addition in area greater than twenty percent (20%) of the footprint of the original structure, exemption from the provisions of this Section shall not apply. E. ADEQUATE RADIO COVERAGE A minimum signal strength of three (3.0) micro volts shall be available in 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers when transmitted from the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System. F. MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH A minimum signal strength of one (1.0) micro volts received by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System when transmitted from 95% of all areas of the building and 99% in elevators (measured at the primary recall floor), stair shafts and Fire Command Centers. G. FREQUENCY RANGE 1. The frequency range which must be supported shall be public safety frequency spectrum as detennined by the Regional Radio System operator in all areas of the building. Measurements in -buildings for the purpose of this ordinance shall be to a portable radio of the type the City and the 911 system then currently utilize. The City's Development Services Director may designate alternate methods of measuring the signal level, which satisfy appropriate levels of public safety grade coverage. 2. The amplification system must be capable of future modifications to a frequency range subsequently established by the City of Renton. if the system is not capable of modification to future frequencies, then a new system will need to be installed to accommodate the new frequency band. H. TESTING PROCEDURES 1. When an in -building radio system is required, and upon completion of installation, it will be the building owner's responsibility to have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of ninety-five (95) percent. All testing shall be conducted by a technician in possession of a current FCC license, or a technician certified by the Associated Public -Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA). All testing shall be done in the presence of the special inspector for the City. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately twenty (20) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor may be divided into forty (40) equal areas. In such event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be allowed to fail the test. After the forty (40) area test, if the system continues to fail, the building owner shall have the system altered to meet the ninety -live (95) percent coverage requirement. 2. The test required by this Section shall be conducted using a portable radio of the type the City and the 911 system then currently utilize. A spot located approximately in the center of a grid area will be selected for the test, then the radio will be keyed to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the 911 system. Once the center spot has been selected, prospecting for a better spot within the grid area will not be permitted. 3. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test measurement results shall be provided to the building owner, and shall be kept on file with the building owner in the building. The measurements can be compared and verified each year during the owner's annual tests, as provided herein. In the event that the measurements results became lost, the building owner shall notify the chief of police, who will cause police department personnel to rerun the acceptance test to re- establish the gain value. 4. When an in -building radio system is required, the building owner shall cause a technician in possession of a current FCC license, or a technician certified by the Associated Public -Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA), to test all active components of the system, including but not limited to amplifiers, power supplies and backup batteries, a minimum of once every twelve (12) months. Amplifiers shall be tested to ensure that the gain remains the same as that found upon initial upon initial installation and acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load for a period of one (1) hour test period, in the opinion of the testing technician, the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional one (1) hour periods until the testing technician confirms the integrity of the battery. All other active components shall be checked to determine that they are operating within the manufacturer's specifications for the intended purpose. The technician shall prepare a written report documenting the test findings, and the building owner shall provide the Development Services Director with a copy with ten (10) days of the completing of testing. 5. Each owner shall submit at least one field test, or as determined by the Development Services Director, whenever structural changes occur to the building that would materially change the original field performance tests by a consultant approved by the Development Services Director. The performance test shall include at minimum a floor plan and the signal strength in various locations of the building. I. AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS ALLOWED 1. Buildings and structures which cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with a radiating cable system and/or an internal multiple antenna system with FCC type accepted bi-directional 800 MHz amplifiers, or systems otherwise approved by the City Development Services Director in order to achieve the required adequate radio coverage. 2. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electronically powered component, the installed system or systems shall be capable of operating on an independent battery system for a period of at least twelve (12) hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge ill the presence of external power input. 3. Amplification equipment must have adequate environmental controls to meet the heating, ventilation, cooling and humidity requirements of the equipment that will be utilized to meet the requirements of this code. The area where the amplification equipment is located also must be free of hazardous materials such as fuels, asbestos, etc. All communications equipment including amplification systems, cable and 3 antenna systems shall be grounded with a single point ground system of five (5) ohms or less. The ground system must include an internal tie point within three (3) feet of the amplification equipment. System transient suppression for the telephone circuits, ac poser, radio frequency (FR) cabling and grounding protection are required as needed. 4. A public safety radio amplification system shall include filters to reject frequencies below 851 MHz and frequencies above 860 Mhz by a minimum of 35 dB. 5. The following information shall be provided to the Development Services Director by the builder: A blueprint showing the location of the amplification equipment and associated antenna systems which includes a view showing building access to the equipment, and schematic drawings of the electrical, backup power, antenna system and any other associated equipment relative to the amplification equipment including panel locations and labeling. J. APPROVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies used by the Regional 800 MHz. Radio System shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the radio system licensee (Valley Communications) and any such system must comply any standards adopted by the King County Regional Communications Board. K. NONCOIhIPLIANCE After discovery and notice of noncompliance, the building owner is provided six months to remedy the deficiency and gain compliance. L. PENALTIES Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be subject penalties in accordance with the general penalty provisions of Renton Municipal Code Section 1- 3-I. In addition, any building or structure which does not meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the City may, in addition to seeking any other appropriate legal remedy, pursue equitable remedies to abate said nuisance in accordance with provision of Renton Municipal Code Section 1-3-3. M. SEVERABILITY If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Section is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. 4 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Public Safety In -Building Wireless Communication Environmental Review 2. Name of applicant: Neil Watts — City of Renton, Development Services Director 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant: Neil Watts, Development Service Director City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-7218 Contact: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-7270 4. Date checklist prepared: February 6, 2009 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): N/A p�NN�Nr' DEv�CTf OF READ _ 3 2p09 MaR s"OD 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 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. None 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Council adoption of new regulations. WCEMPlanning\Current PlanningllTA1WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 2 - 0210€ 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. This code amendment proposes to adopt minimum standards for adequate in -building wireless communications within new buildings and buildings undergoing extensive alteration. The code amendment would define exempt structures, allowed amplification systems, radio coverage, frequency range, and signal strength requirements. Testing procedures would also be defined as well as penalties, and noncompliance. 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. City of Renton — city wide B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other NIA b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) NIA 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. NIA d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NIA e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NIA f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. NIA g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? HACEMPIan ning\Current Plan ningllTAIWIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_Wreless.doc - 3 - 0210E 2. 3. NIA h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: NIA 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. NIA b. Are there any off -site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. NIA C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: NIA 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. NIA 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. NIA 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. NIA 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NIA 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. NIA KNCED\PlanninglCurrent Planning\ITA\WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 4 - 02/OE 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 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 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 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 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. NIA d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: NIA 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? M11 H:ICEMPlanninglCurrent Plan ning\ITA\WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK wireless.doc - 5- 0210E C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: 1►1L1 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NIA C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain NIA d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NIA 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. The proposal would rely on electricity to run the wireless in -building public safety infrastructure system. As a backup source of energy, any part of the system that contains an electronically powered component, the installed system shall be capable of operation on independent battery power for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of an external power source. The electrical energy consumed would be used to power electrical telecommunication equipment such as signal boosters or antennas and their associated cabinet equipment. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: There are no energy conservation features proposed with this proposal. HACEMPlanning\Current Planning\ITAIWIRELESS-SEPA\ENVCHK_% ireless.doc - 6 - 0210E 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. The only toxic materials would be present in the electronic equipment, but the same materials would be found in a personal computer or cellular telephone. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Special emergency services to respond to environmental health hazards relating to this proposal would not be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: There are no proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards because there are none concerned with this proposal. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There are no types of noise that would affect the project. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Minimal noise will result from operation of this project's equipment and installation. The noise that would be produced would have to meet the RMC 4-4-140F.3 Standards and Requirements for all Types of Wireless Communication Facilities — Maximum Noise Levels. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The noise that would be produced would have to meet the RMC 4-4-140F.3 Standards and Requirements for all Types of Wireless Communication Facilities — Maximum Noise Levels. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? if so, describe. NIA C. Describe any structures on the site. NIA H:ICEDIPlanninglCurrent Planning1ITA\WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 7 - 0210E d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? NIA e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? NIA f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? NIA g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? NIA h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. NIA i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NIA j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NIA k, Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NIA I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: NIA 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing - NIA b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. NIA C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NIA HACEMPIanning\Current Planning11TA1WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_Wreless.doc - 8 - 0210€ 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. NIA b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: There may be aesthetic impacts due to placement of antennas or other equipment on rooftops. This aesthetic impact would be regulated by RMC 4-4-140F — Standards and Requirements for all Types of Wireless Communication Facilities, which would require the screening of rooftop cabinet equipment. Antennas are not required to be screened when located on rooftops. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NIA b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? NIA c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: NIA 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. NIA C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: NIA HACEMPIanning\Current Planning11TANNRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 9 - 0210E 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. NIA b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. NIA C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: NIA 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. NIA b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? NIA c. Flow many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NIA 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? NIA e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. NIA f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Not known — but each facilities would likely require some type of maintenance that would cause a minimal amount of additional vehicular trips. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None proposed. HACEMPlanning\Current Planning11TA1WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doe - 10 - 0210E 15. PUBLIC SERVICES 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. No, this project would increase the public service levels by providing better, more reliable wireless communication for public safety officials responding to in -building emergencies. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. This project's intent is to provide minimum standards for in -building wireless communications that would result in higher levels of public services for public safety relating to in -building emergency situations. 16. UTILITIES Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. The type of utilities available would be site specific, but generally each site would likely have electricity, water, refuse service, telephone, and sanitary sewer. 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. The in -building wireless communication systems would require electricity and possible access to internal telephone systems. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true 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 lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: Name Printed.- Date.- Feb Z % Z UU q _ H:ICED%Planning%Current Planning11TA1WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_Mreless.doc - 11 - 0210E D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the 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? The proposed project would not increase any discharges to water, emissions to air, production, storage, or release of any toxic or hazardous substances or production of excessive noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None proposed. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Plant, animal, fish or marine life would not be affected by the proposed plan. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None proposed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? It would be unlikely that the proposal would deplete any energy or natural resources, above and beyond any other normal communication infrastructure system. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None proposed. 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? The proposal would not use or affect any environmentally sensitive areas since it would only apply to in -building situations. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None proposed. 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? The proposal would not affect land or shoreline use. H:ICEMPlanninglCurrent PlanningllTAIWIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 12 - 0210E Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: No measures proposed. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? There would be negligible increase in electricity and no major increase in demand for transportation or utilities. However, there may be an increase in the demand for public service levels base on the need for City Officials to monitor the program, but nothing beyond the scope of a regular project. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None proposed. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. There were no conflicts identified at this time. SIGNATURE 1, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true 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 lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: Name Printed: _A)C 1 I U)"(y 5 Date: Febvaavg Z 7 2 0y'7 - ENVCHLST.DOC REVISED 619a HACEDTIanning\Current P1anningllTA1WIRELESS-SEPAIENVCHK_wireless.doc - 13 - 0210E