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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_20221221DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2023 at 11:00 am before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone -in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: December 22, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000345 TA Benson Petro / LUA22-000424, SA-H, ECF, MOD, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 17426 108th Ave SE (APN 2923059017) 10828/10810 SE Petrovitsky Rd/ (APN 2923059110, 2923059095) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Alicia Baker/abaker@tekindevelopment.com/Tekin & Associates, LLC, 2600 Dallas Parkway, Suite 370, Frisco, TX 35034 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/30JF7zZ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Parking Modification, and a Street Standards Modification for the construction of a new 4,088 sq. ft. convenience store, a 2,900 sq. ft. gas station canopy, and a 2,850 sq. ft. bank. The project site is comprised of three parcels totaling approximately 72,980 sq. ft. (1.68 acres) in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. Access to the site is proposed via one curb cut off of Benson Dr. SE and one curb cut off of SE Petrovitsky Rd. Surface parking is proposed for 44 parking spaces. A parking modification was requested to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces permitted. A street standards modification was requested to vary from the code required frontage improvements and instead comply with alternative plans that have been adopted by the Transportation Division for the Benson and Petrovitsky frontages. Slopes with grades less than 25% are mapped on the northeast corner of the project site. No other critical areas are mapped onsite. DATE OF APPLICATION: December 22, 2022 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: December 22, 2022 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). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Parking Modification, and Street Standards Modification OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, Sign Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist’s Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Landscape Analysis, Parking Analysis, Traffic Impact Statement/Traffic Study PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2023 at 11:00 am before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone -in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods: NOTICE Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal must fill out our online form at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: PR22-000345 TA Benson Petro/LUA22-000424 Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________ Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail  1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580# Password: 443268 If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here: https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63 If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA) on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-120A and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on January 5, 2023. Please submit comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 . Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6598; Email: jding@renton.wa