HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNSM_Notice and Determination IssuanceDEPARTMENT 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has
probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS -M 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: PR22-000160 Towns on 12th / LUA22-000180 ,
ECF, PP, SA-H
PROJECT LOCATION: 3924 NE 12th St (APN 0423059063, 0423059067,
0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101,
0423059247 and 0423059100)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Holli Heavrin, Core Design, Inc. / 12100 NE 195th Street, Suite 300, Bothell,
WA 98011 / HHH@coredesigninc.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/yH9UaDS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting preliminary subdivision approval , Hearing Examiner site plan approval, and a street
modification for a unit-lot subdivision residential development consisting of 90 fee-simple townhouse dwelling units
ranging in size from 700 to 1,000 sq. ft. The subject site is comprised of seven (7) parcels located on south side of NE
Sunset Blvd and west of Union Ave NE (APNs 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101,
0423059247 and 0423059100). Four (4) of the parcels have frontage along NE 12th St and are in the Residential - 10 (R-
10) zone. The portion of the site in the R-10 zone would have a net density of 9.9 dwelling units per acre. The other
three (3) parcels are located to the north, one with frontage along NE Sunset Blvd, and are in the Residential Multi -Family
(RMF) zone with an Urban Design District B overlay. The portion of the site in the RMF zone would have a net density of
18.41 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is 285,453 sq. ft. (6.55 acres) in size and contains three single-family
homes with associated accessory structures. All lots would gai n access via a new public residential access street off of
NE 12th St with internal public alleys extending off of the public road to provide vehicular access to the majority of the
units. Frontage improvements are proposed within the NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd ROWs. The proposal also includes
five open space tracts, a storm drainage tract, and two critical areas tracts. Critical areas mapped on the site include
sensitive (25-40%) and protected (>40%) slopes, a moderate landslide hazard and a Category III wetlands. The applicant
is requesting a 25% wetlands buffer reduction as part of the application. The applicant submitted an Environmental
NOTICE
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this propo sal 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.: PR22-000160 Towns on 12th / LUA22-000180
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
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
Checklist, a Traffic Impact Study, Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Critical Areas Report, and Geotechnical Report with
the application.
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
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR22-000160 / LUA22-000180 , ECF, PP, SA-H
Project Name: Towns on 12th
Applicant: Ben Paulus, Blue Fern, 18300 Redmond Way #120, Redmond, WA 98052
Project Location: 3924 NE 12th St (APN 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101,
0423059247 and 0423059100)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting preliminary subdivision approval, Hearing Examiner site plan
approval, and a street modification for a unit-lot subdivision residential development consisting of 90 fee-simple
townhouse dwelling units ranging in size from 700 to 1,000 sq. ft. The subject site is comprised of seven (7) parcels located
on south side of NE Sunset Blvd and west of Union Ave NE (APNs 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 042 3059140,
0423059101, 0423059247 and 0423059100). Four (4) of the parcels have frontage along NE 12th St and are in the
Residential - 10 (R-10) zone. The portion of the site in the R-10 zone would have a net density of 9.9 dwelling units per
acre. The other three (3) parcels are located to the north, one with frontage along NE Sunset Blvd, and are in the
Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zone with an Urban Design District B overlay. The portion of the site in the RMF zone would
have a net density of 18.41 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is 285,453 sq. ft. (6.55 acres) in size and contains
three single-family homes with associated accessory structures. All lots would gain access via a new public residential
access street off of NE 12th St with internal public alleys extending off of the public road to provide vehicular access to
the majority of the units. Frontage improvements are proposed within the NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd ROWs. The
proposal also includes five open space tracts, a storm drainage tract, and two critical areas tracts. Critical areas mapped
on the site include sensitive (25-40%) and protected (>40%) slopes, a moderate landslide hazard and a Category III
wetlands. The applicant is requesting a 25% wetlands buffer reduction as part of the application. The applicant submitted
an Environmental Checklist, a Traffic Impact Study, Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Critical Areas Report, and
Geotechnical Report with the application.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: February 6, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, prepared by Terra Associates,
Inc and dated August 5, 2021 (Revised February 15, 2022), or future addenda.
2. The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter stating that he/she has reviewed the construction and
building permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the report(s).
3. The applicant shall submit a revised geotechnical report prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer that
analyzes the protected slope on the northern portion of the site and makes a specific finding regarding the
feasibility of locating structures within the 50-foot setback identified in the original geotechnical report. The
updated report shall be submitted with the civil construction permit plans to be reviewed and approved by
the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance.
4. The applicant shall coordinate with King County Metro prior to submitting construction permits to identify
any needed accommodations for the abutting transit stop on NE 12th St that need to occur during
construction of the site. Evidence of the coordination with King County Metro and the accommodation(s) shall
DocuSign Envelope ID: CB3FEE37-E3FD-4E9A-BBDA-38822A5CC20E
Environmental Review Committee Determination
February 6, 2023
Page 2 of 2
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Parks and Recreation
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
be shown on the civil construction permit plans to be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project
Manager prior to permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall submit an archeological survey prepared by a qualified professional prior to the start of
any construction and provide notification of the survey to Tribes’ cultural committee and the Washington
State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their
authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts
identified during the environmental review process. 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 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: CB3FEE37-E3FD-4E9A-BBDA-38822A5CC20E
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