HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Determination.Applicant.Letter.DNSFebruary 6, 2023
Karen Lang Crane
212 S 20th Pl
Renton, WA 98055
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR21-000462 \Lang Back Yard Deck Variance, LUA22-000145, ECF, V-A, V-A
Dear: Ms. Lang Crane,
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance.
Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20,
2023. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City
Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted,
will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may
be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-
110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
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 reach me at bgillia@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-
7246.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Brittany Gillia
Assistant Planner
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have
a significant adverse impact on the environment. This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-
355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
February 6, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000462 Karen Lang Back Yard Deck Variance /
LUA22-000145, ECF, V-A, V-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 212 S 20th Pl (APN 8860500070)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Karen Lang Crane / 212 S 20th Pl, Renton, WA 98055 /
KARENLANGCRANE@HOTMAIL.COM
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/RLN9CnO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting SEPA Environmental Review, a Reasonable Use
Variance, and a Variance from setback regulations in order to retroactively permit a 405-sq. ft. deck addition with an
attached 135-sq. ft. aluminum drainage grate on the rear of an existing single-family home at 212 S 20th Pl (APN
8860500070) as documented in Warning of Violation (WOV): CODE20-000309 (Exhibit 2). The existing two-story home
is approximately 1,910 sq. ft. in size and was constructed in 2000. The site is located in the R-6 zoning district and
Residential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan Designation. The entire parcel is mapped with High Erosion Hazards
and High Landslide Hazards and there is a protected slope on the north edge of the site that begins at the toe of an
ecology block wall and extends approximately 18 feet to the north and descends approximately 20 feet downward. On
the opposite edge of the same ecology block retaining wall a sensitive slope extends under the deck with a verti cal rise
of approximately 7 to 9 feet. A small area on the south end of the subject property is mapped with Moderate Coalmine
Hazards.
The applicant is requesting a Reasonable Use Variance from the 15-foot structure setback from protected slopes required
by RMC 4-3-050 G.2 in order to allow the proposed deck to remain as constructed as close as 3’8” and as far as 5’9” from
the top of the slope. The applicant is also requesting an Administrative Variance from development regulations to vary
from the side yard setbacks which require a combined 15-feet with not less than 5-feet on either side and rear yard
setback of 25 feet to allow the deck to remain as constructed and extend to both side yard property lines and within 7.5
feet of the rear yard property line. The single-family project is not categorically exempt from Environmental Review as it
is encroaching into the setback of a protected slope and requires a variance from the critical areas regulations. No trees
or vegetation would be removed as a part of the project. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report and drainage
evaluation with the application.
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.: PR21-000462 Karen Lang Back Yard Deck Variance / LUA22-000145, ECF, V-A, V-A
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
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2023.
Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor
Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected
at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be pai d on the first floor
in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000462 / LUA22-000145, ECF, V-A, V-A
APPLICANT: Karen Lang Crane / 212 S 20th Pl, Renton, WA 98055
PROJECT NAME: Lang Back Yard Deck Variance
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting SEPA Environmental Review, a Reasonable Use
Variance, and a Variance from setback regulations in order to retroactively permit a 405 -sq. ft. deck addition
with an attached 135-sq. ft. aluminum drainage grate on the rear of an existing single-family home at 212 S 20th
Pl (APN 8860500070) as documented in Warning of Violation (WOV): CODE20-000309 (Exhibit 2). The existing
two-story home is approximately 1,910 sq. ft. in size and was constructed in 2000. The site is located in the R-6
zoning district and Residential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan Designation. The entire parcel is mapped
with High Erosion Hazards and High Landslide Hazards and there is a protected slope on the north edge of the
site that begins at the toe of an ecology block wall and extends approximately 18 feet to the north and descends
approximately 20 feet downward. On the opposite edge of the same ecology block retaining wall a sensitive
slope extends under the deck with a vertical rise of approximately 7 to 9 feet. A small area on the south end of
the subject property is mapped with Moderate Coalmine Hazards.
The applicant is requesting a Reasonable Use Variance from the 15-foot structure setback from protected slopes
required by RMC 4-3-050 G.2 in order to allow the proposed deck to remain as constructed as close as 3’8” and
as far as 5’9” from the top of the slope. The applicant is also requesting an Administrative Variance from
development regulations to vary from the side yard setbacks which require a combined 15-feet with not less
than 5-feet on either side and rear yard setback of 25 feet to allow the deck to remain as constructed and extend
to both side yard property lines and within 7.5 feet of the rear yard property line. The single -family project is
not categorically exempt from Environmental Review as it is encroaching into the setback of a protected slope
and requires a variance from the critical areas regulations. No trees or vegetation would be removed as a part
of the project. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report and drainage evaluation with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 212 S 20th Pl (APN 8860500070)
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under
RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because
other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14)
days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20,
2023. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City
Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is
submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is s ubmitted electronically. The appeal submitted in
person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed
by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the C ity Clerk’s
Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
DATE OF DECISION: February 6, 2023
DocuSign Envelope ID: 9BB52EEA-073E-450F-BED8-2B13DFF227B2
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