HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Committe_Determination_DNSMDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR23-000050 /LUA23-000066, ECF, SA-A
Project Name: LivAway Renton Hotel Development
Applicant: Jenelle Taflin / 11235 SE 6th St, Suite 150, Bellevue, WA 98004 / jtaflin@navixeng.com
Project Location: 7XX Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 0886610010)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA)
Review approval to construct a four-story 126-guest room hotel and surface parking area near the intersection of Park
Ave N and N 8th St (APN 0886610010). The proposed 59,711 square foot hotel is proposed along Park Ave N near the
southeast corner of the 13.18-acre parcel. The project site received Master Plan approval for a phased development on
August 19, 2019 and a minor modification approval on September 14, 2021 (LUA19 -000094). The first phase included
development of a premier golf entertainment complex with up to 508 surface parking stalls. The second phase included
Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review approval for the construction of an approximately 7,000
square foot multi-tenant retail building at the northeast corner of property (LUA22-000291). The subject property is bound
by Logan Ave N to the west, N 8th St to the north, Park Ave N to the east, and office buildings with a parking struct ure to
the south. As part of the final phase, the hotel portion of the overall project site would total approximately 72,895 square
feet (1.67 acres). The parcel is located within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and the Urban
Center- 2 (UC-2) zoning district. In addition, the property is in the Urban Design District ‘C’ overlay district, and therefore
subject to additional design elements. A total of 104 parking stalls would be provided within the hotel portion of the site
and additional surface parking would be available via a shared parking easement agreement with previous phases. Primary
access to the hotel building is proposed from Park Ave N. Additional access is available from Logan Ave N through the
constructed Topgolf development. The site is relatively flat and the soils consist of fill overlying alluvial deposits. According
to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains high seismic hazards and a portion of the site is located within the
Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. No wetlands or streams are located on the property.
Lead Agency:
Date of Decision:
City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
April 4, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1.Project construction shall be required to comply with the recommendations found in the Geotechnical
Engineering Services Report, prepared by GeoEngineers, Inc. on October 29, 2019, and any future addenda.
2.The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter or
memo 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 be subject to the following contingency actions:
a.Hazardous waste operations worker training, health/safety plan, and site control requirements, per WAC
296-843;
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
April 3, 2023
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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
b.Management of potential contaminated soil and groundwater encountered during excavations, including
sampling, containment, and disposal at a permitted facility; and
c.Impacts of the construction project on ongoing contaminant remediation at the site, including procedures
to prevent damage to site monitoring wells.
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 April 18, 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.
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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 - 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:
April 3, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000050 LivAway Renton Hotel Development
/ LUA23-000066, ECF, SA-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 7XX Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 (APN
0886610010)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jenelle Taflin / 11235 SE 6th St, Suite 150 Bellevue, WA 98004 /
jtaflin@navixeng.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/V8JOhsr
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review approval to construct a four-story 126-guest room hotel and surface parking area near the intersection of
Park Ave N and N 8th St (APN 0886610010). The proposed 59,711 square foot hotel is proposed along Park Ave N near
the southeast corner of the 13.18-acre parcel. The project site received Master Plan approval for a phased development
on August 19, 2019 and a minor modification approval on September 14, 2021 (LUA19-000094). The first phase included
development of a premier golf entertainment complex with up to 508 surface parking stalls. The second phase included
Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review appr oval for the construction of an approximately
7,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building at the northeast corner of property (LUA22-000291). The subject property
is bound by Logan Ave N to the west, N 8th St to the north, Park Ave N to the east, and of fice buildings with a parking
structure to the south. As part of the final phase, the hotel portion of the overall project site would total approximately
72,895 square feet (1.67 acres). The parcel is located within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and
the Urban Center- 2 (UC-2) zoning district. In addition, the property is in the Urban Design District ‘C’ overlay district, and
therefore subject to additional design elements. A total of 104 parking stalls would be provided within the hotel portion
of the site and additional surface parking would be available via a shared parking easement agreement with previous
phases. Primary access to the hotel building is proposed from Park Ave N. Additional access is available from Logan Ave
N through the constructed Topgolf development. The site is relatively flat and the soils consist of fill overlying alluvial
deposits. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains high seismic hazards and a portion of the site is
located within the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. No wetlands or streams are located on the property.
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.: PR23-000050 LivAway Renton Hotel Development / LUA23-000066, ECF, SA-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
Groundwater was observed by the geotechnical engineer as shallow as four feet (4’) from the existing ground surface.
Preliminary estimates of cut and fill include approximately 1,000 cubic yards to construct the proposed improvements.
Enhanced water quality treatment for the recently constructed onsite parking lot area is provided by a Biopod Biofilter
unit. Some onsite landscaping was included as part of the Topgolf development. No significant trees are proposed to be
removed and 41 additional trees would be planted as part of the proposed final phase along with a variety of shrubs,
grasses and groundcover. A short plat application is anticipated to be submitted at a fu ture date. The applicant has
submitted a Technical Information Report, Geotechnical Engineering Services, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Wetland
Reconnaissance with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023. Due to
the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office
is working remotely. For that reason, 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. Appeal s
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.