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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_20230503DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) –Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: May 4, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000076 Harmony Ridge / LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ivana Halverson / 18215 72nd Ave S , Kent, WA 98032 / ihalvorsen@barghausen.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/z50reOB PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a lot line adjustment, and a street modification for a phased subdivision project consisting of 22 total lots, including 21 lots intended for new single-family homes and one lot reserved for the existing church, school, and associated surface parking currently developed on the site. The subject parcel is located at 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067) and is approximately 6.27 acres in size. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential Medium Density (MD) and a zoning designation of Residential-8 (R-8) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is proposing a phased subdivision. Phase 1 of the subdivision would separate the church, school and associated parking from the rest of the site by creating a new 46,129 sq. ft. lot. The remaining portion of the parent site would total approximately 226,988 sq. ft. in area and would be subdivided into 21 new single-family lots as part of Phase 2. The individual single-family lots would range in size from 5,001 to 5,866 sq. ft. The proposal also includes four (4) tracts including three (3) tree retention tracts and one stormwater tract to be created during Phase 2 of the subdivision. Access to the lots is proposed via two new public residential access streets (Road A and Road B) off of 116th Ave SE, including a cul-de-sac. Only Road A would have direct access to 116th Ave SE. Twelve of the lots would utilize a new public alley off of Road A. Street frontage improvements are proposed along the entire length of the site fronting 116th Ave SE, including in front of the future church parcel. The applicant has proposed the retention of 63 trees out of the 404 trees located on the site. According to COR Maps, a moderate coal mine hazard and sensitive slopes hazard are located on the site. DATE OF APPLICATION: May 3, 2023 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: May 4, 2023 OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Preliminary Plat Review ,Lot Line Adjustment Review, Street Modification Review OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Construction Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Wetland Assessment PUBLIC HEARING: 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.: PR23-000076 United Christian Church of Renton / LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD 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  A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone -in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods: 1.By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268 2.By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 3.By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580# Password: 443268 If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here: https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63 If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Residential Medium Density (RMD) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential-8 (R-8) on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-110A, 4-2-115, 4- 3-050, 4-7 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on May 18, 2023. Please submit comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 . Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov