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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Determination Applicant Ltr_DNS_20230420 April 24, 2023 Chester Bennett City of Renton – Public Works 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION PW SWP - #27-3708 Cedar River Levee Recertification, LUA23-000078 ECF, SME, CAE Dear: Mr. Bennett, 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 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 May 8, 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. 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 jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430- 6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure 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: PR23-000055 / LUA23-000078, ECF, CAE, SME APPLICANT: Chester Bennett / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT NAME: Cedar River Levee Recertification PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Shoreline Exemption, and a Critical Areas Exemption for recertification of the levee along the Cedar River. The proposed project would consist of improvements to the existing Cedar River levee system to meet current Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) flood design standards necessary for levee certification. The existing flood protection system is located on both banks of the lower Cedar River. The levee system consists of earthen levee embankments (levees) and floodwalls along both banks of the lower 1.25 miles of the Cedar River. The proposed levee improvements include minor modifications at eight improvement sites associated with the existing levee and floodwall system along both the left and right banks of the Cedar River. The project site is located with the Residential-10 (R-10), Center Downtown (CD), Medium Industrial (IM), and Urban Center-2 (UC-2) zones. The Cedar River is classified as a Shoreline of the State and the project is located within reach A of the Cedar River and the Shoreline High Intensity designation. The Cedar River 100-year floodplain and floodway. sensitive and protect slopes, seven (7) wetlands, and a high seismic hazard area are mapped on the project site. PROJECT LOCATION: 211 Burnett Ave N & 703 N 1st St (APN's 1823059158, 1823059263, 1823059275, 7229300626, 1823059277) 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 May 8, 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. DATE OF DECISION: April 24, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 45B5408F-6D01-41E2-BA65-EFA342CBAFFA 4/24/2023 | 2:58 PM PDT 4/24/2023 | 2:13 PM PDT for 4/24/2023 | 2:11 PM PDT 4/24/2023 | 3:01 PM PDT 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: April 24, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000055 Cedar River Levee Recertification, LUA23-000078, ECF, CAE, SME PROJECT LOCATION: 211 Burnett Ave N & 703 N 1st St (APN's 1823059158, 1823059263, 1823059275, 7229300626, 1823059277) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chester Bennett / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cbennet@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/487xrXC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Shoreline Exemption, and a Critical Areas Exemption for recertification of the levee along the Cedar River. The proposed project would consist of improvements to the existing Cedar River levee system to meet current Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) flood design standards necessary for levee certification. The existing flood protection system is located on both banks of the lower Cedar River. The levee system consists of earthen levee embankments (levees) and floodwalls along both banks of the lower 1.25 miles of the Cedar River. The proposed levee improvements include minor modifications at eight improvement sites associated with the existing levee and floodwall system along both the left and right banks of the Cedar River. The project site is located with the Residential-10 (R-10), Center Downtown (CD), Medium Industrial (IM), and Urban Center-2 (UC-2) zones. The Cedar River is classified as a Shoreline of the State and the project is located within reach A of the Cedar River and the Shoreline High Intensity designation. The Cedar River 100 year floodplain and floodway. sensitive and protect slopes, seven (7) wetlands, and a high seismic hazard area are mapped on the project site. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 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 submi tted 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 coll ected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. Appeals 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.: PR23-000055 Cedar River Levee Recertification / LUA23-000078, ECF, CAE, SME 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  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.