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April 24, 2023
Troy Solly
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement, LUA23-000085, ECF, SME
Dear Mr. Solly:
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-Mitigated with
Mitigation Measures. 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 call me at (425) 430-
6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
City of Renton/ Owner(s)
Parties of Record
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR23-000059 / LUA23-000085, ECF, SM
Project Name: Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement
Applicant: Troy Solly, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057
Project Location: Burnett Ave S to Williams Ave S, and S 2nd Street to the Cedar River. S Tobin St from Burnett
Ave s to Williams Ave S
Project Description: The City of Renton is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Exemption
for the replacement of existing undersized storm water conveyance pipes and the installation of two modular wetland
water quality facilities within the existing public right-of-way on Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S between 2nd St S and
the Cedar River and S Tobin St between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S. The proposed, larger storm water pipes would
help to minimize flooding within the project area. The proposed project would include removal and in-kind restoration of
asphalt surfacing, concrete sidewalks, grass and other surface features as necessary for the installation of the storm water
improvements. A portion of the project site would be located within 200 feet of the Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State.
The project site would be located within the Shoreline High Intensity Designation of Cedar River, Reach B. The project site
is mapped within a seismic hazard area and wellhead protection area, zone 1.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: April 24, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1. If any petroleum or solvent impacted soils and/or groundwater are encountered during project construction,
the impacted materials shall be disposed of appropriately and any employees shall be protected from
exposure.
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 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.
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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 86D69C1F-DE6C-423E-A577-8807EF20EB42
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4/24/2023 | 1:50 PM PDT
for
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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 24, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000059 Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S
Storm System Improvement, LUA23-000085,
ECF, SM
PROJECT LOCATION: Burnett Ave S to Williams Ave S, and S 2nd Street
to the Cedar River. S Tobin St from Burnett Ave s
to Williams Ave S
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Troy Solly, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 /
tsolly@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/i4bVnYP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a
Shoreline Exemption for the replacement of existing undersized storm water conveyance pipes and the installation of
two modular wetland water quality facilities within the existing public right-of-way on Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S
between 2nd St S and the Cedar River and S Tobin St between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S. The proposed, larger
storm water pipes would help to minimize flooding within the project area. The proposed project would include removal
and in-kind restoration of asphalt surfacing, concrete sidewalks, grass and other surface features as necessary for the
installation of the storm water improvements. A portion of the project site would be located within 200 feet of the
Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State. The project site would be locate d within the Shoreline High Intensity Designation
of Cedar River, Reach B. The project site is mapped within a seismic hazard area and wellhead protection area, zone 1.
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 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.
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.
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.: PR23-000059 Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement / LUA23-000085, ECF, 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
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.