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May 2014 8 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: [help] birds: hawk heron eagle songbirds other: mammals: deer bear elk beaver other: fish: bass salmon trout herring shellfish other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 9 of 25 Townsend's Ground Squirrel The undeveloped site will be grubbed. None known per the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Site will be landscaped with common landscaping vegetation and trees found in this area per KMC 18.21. None known. None known per the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Yes, the Columbia Basin is part of a migration route for a number of fowl. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 9 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 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. [help] b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] 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: [help] 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. [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 10 of 25 None known. Electric and natural gas used for power, lighting, and heating. No. The proposal will be in compliance with the current Washington energy code requirements. No. None. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 10 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help] 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help] b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] 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. [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 11 of 25 None known. None known. None. None. None. The noise level in the area is not perceived to have any adverse effect on the project. Noise is mainly generated by vehicle traffic on surrounding streets. Short-term: Construction noises Long-term: Automobile noise occasionally ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 11 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help] b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non-forest use? [help] 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 12 of 25 Noises shall be in compliance with KMC 9.52. The site is currently unused. Adjacent properties are used for commercial and residential purposes. The proposal will not affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties. No. No. None. No. The current zoning classification is Commercial Office District, but part of this action is pursuing a zone change from Commercial Office District to General Commercial. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 12 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: EXHIBIT 6 Page 13 of 25 Commercial Not applicable. No. Approximately 20-30 people. None. N/A City of Kennewick Zoning Change and site plan review process. None. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 13 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] 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? [help] b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help] b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 14 of 25 None. None. None. Approximately 30' tall. None. All materials and required landscaping will be in accordance with local ordinances. There will be lighting associated with the building and a parking lot. No significant glare will be produced. No. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 14 c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. [help] b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 15 of 25 None. The project shall comply with KMC 18.39 regarding outdoor lighting. Meadow Springs Country Club is located several blocks west of the project. No. None. No. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 15 c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. [help] d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help] b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help] c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 16 of 25 None known. It is not anticipated for an archaeological survey to be required for this project. If any potential or known archaeological resource is discovered all on-site construction will stop immediately and the City of Kennewick will be notified. W Tucannon Ave and N Pittsburg St Yes, the nearest transit stops are located near the W Gage Blvd and Steptoe St intersection. Approximately 130 parking spots. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 16 d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). [help] e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? [help] g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. [help] h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help] 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. [help] EXHIBIT 6 Page 17 of 25 Traffic Impact Fees will be required for construction of new buildings. The existing cul-de-sac will be removed and the edge of the road will be constructed to match the adjacent road. No. The completed projected is anticipated to generate approximately 300 vehicular trip ends per day. Peak volumes would occur in the morning and afternoon when business hours end and begin. The Trip Generation Manual by ITE was used for these estimates assuming 12,000 sf of General Office Building and 60,000 sf of mini-warehouse. No. None. No. ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 6 Page 18 of 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 18 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [help] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: EXHIBIT 6 Page 19 of 25 Not likely. None. Not likely. None. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 19 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 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? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 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? EXHIBIT 6 Page 20 of 25 Not likely. None. Not likely. None. Not likely. ---PAGE BREAK--- May 2014 20 Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. EXHIBIT 6 Page 21 of 25 None. Not likely. None. No conflict. ---PAGE BREAK--- ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST The Listed Salmonids Checklist is provided in order that the City can identify a project’s potential impacts (if any) on salmonids that have been listed as “threat ened” or “endangered” under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). A salmonid is any fish species that spends part of its life cycle in the ocean and returns to fresh water. Potential project impacts that may result in a “taking” of listed salmonids must be avoided, or mitigated to insignificant levels. Generally, under ESA, a “taking” is broadly defined as any action that causes the death of, or harm to, the listed species. Such actions include those that affect the environmental in ways that interfere with or reduce the level of reproduction of the species. If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the watershed where your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions in this section will help determine if the ESA listing will impact your project. The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide additional information. Please contact the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife at 1701 S. 24th, Yakima WA 98902-5720, Phone No. [PHONE REDACTED]. 1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be? Yes No___ Please Describe. 2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? Yes No___ Please Describe. NOTE: Kennewick is located in the upper Mid-Columbia watershed. Salmonids are present in the watershed - questions no. 1 and no. 2 already answered "yes". Questions A-1 and A-2 are also answered. PROJECT SPECIFIC: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. A1. Name of watershed: Upper Mid-Columbia A2. Name of nearest waterbody: Columbia River A3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water? Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to fish. EXHIBIT 6 Page 22 of 25 The project site is approximately one mile south of the Columbia River. ---PAGE BREAK--- A4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots, farmland, etc.) A5. What percentage of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement & roof area)? FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere with migration of adult and juvenile fish. Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration. B1. Does the project require the withdrawal of a. Surface water? Yes No Amount Name of surface water body b. Ground water? Yes No Amount From Where Depth of well B2. Will any water be rerouted? Yes No If yes, will this require a channel change? B3. Will there be retention ponds? Yes No If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody. B4. Will this project require the building of new roads? (Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may, thus, impact fish habitat.) B5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? Yes No B6. Are stormwater drywells proposed as part of this project? Yes No EXHIBIT 6 Page 23 of 25 Low and medium density residential, commercial, open space. Approximately 80% Not applicable. There is a possibility that infiltration ponds will be used on this site. Not applicable. No. ---PAGE BREAK--- B7. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? Yes No If yes describe the changes. B8. Will the project involve any reduction of a floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? Yes No If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could adversely impact water quality. Degraded water quality can affect listed species. Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces, altering water temperature, discharging contaminants, etc. C1. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? Yes No (Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often result in a change in shade.) C2. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff) to the waterbody? Yes No C3. Will turbidity (dissolved or partially dissolved sediment load) be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? (In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity.) Yes No C4. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e., bridge cleaning, highway salting, chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? Yes No Please Describe. EXHIBIT 6 Page 24 of 25 Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 6 Page 25 of 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 7 Page 1 of 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- From: Deb Thurston To: Wes Romine Cc: Subject: Public Notice for 11/16 - Project#COZ 15-08 Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 7:21:07 PM Would like to speak/ask about the change about to take place should this be approved. We are interested in the over-all plan, including the retaining wall - the expectations/requirements of the adjoining properties for the drop-off should the property be leveled down to the street level. We are concerned about the integrity of the wall/property that we own and the changes that may take place. We feel it only fair to know what the whole plan is - even if it is over years. We will be at the meeting on 11/16 at 6:30 PM. Debra Thurston 8912 W. Skagit Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 [PHONE REDACTED] EXHIBIT 8 Page 1 of 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- From: FASTSIGNS 139 To: Wes Romine Subject: RE: Notice Of Public Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 3:22:13 PM Attachments: image002.png Wes, Is (CC) Commercial Community designate Apartments? Jeff From: Wes Romine [[EMAIL REDACTED]] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 2:00 PM To: FASTSIGNS 139 Subject: RE: Notice Of Public Hearing Jeff, They applied for a grading permit that allows them to move dirt prior to the change of zone being approved. They are allowed a grading permit regardless of whether or not the zoning is CO or CC. The change of zone is a separate process. Please call if you have any further questions. Wes Romine A.I.A. Development Services Manager City of Kennewick 210 W. 6th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] From: FASTSIGNS 139 [mailto:[EMAIL REDACTED]] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 1:43 PM To: Wes Romine Subject: Notice Of Public Hearing Wes, I just received the notice of public hearing regarding the parcel of land being considered to be changed from (CO) to (CC). Please explain the difference. Project #COZ 15-08. I noticed they have begun dirt work. Shouldn't this be approved prior to doing dirt work? Jeff Lembcke EXHIBIT 8 Page 2 of 2