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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR23-000082 /LUA23-000069, ECF, CUP-A, SA-A, MOD, MOD
Project Name: ARB Flagship Store
Applicant: Kevin Broderick, Broderick Architects, 55 S Atlantic ST, # 301, Seattle, WA 98134
Project Location: 720 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059053)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Site
Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a street modificati on, and a parking modification for the proposed tenant
improvement and building additions located at 720 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059053). The 37,702 SF property is located
within the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA), Urban Design District D, and Commercial & M ixed Use (CMU) land use
designation. The scope of work includes a change of use and tenant improvement of an existing 10,068 SF commercial
building to an ARB Flagship Store, which involves retail sales of vehicle accessories. The project improvements inclu de a
total building addition of 7,195 SF, which includes a new main entry (213 SF), a new training room addition (650 SF), and
a new 1-story addition for vehicle service and accessory installation (6,332 SF). Access to the site is proposed to remain
via one relocated driveway curb cut off Rainier Ave S. Proposed site work includes restriping the existing exterior parking
lot (20 stalls) to accommodate 24 parking stalls, as well as installation of street frontage and interior parking lot
landscaping. The applicant is requesting a parking modification in order to utilize a temporary parking lot plan (23 exterior
parking stalls) in response to a 9-foot temporary construction easement, utilized by Sound Transit, that will be taken along
the south property line of the subject property. In order to accommodate this temporary easement, the applicant requests
a parking modification to reduce the required 24-foot drive aisle to 18 feet (at the narrowest point) and to allow for 50
percent of the parking stalls to be compact, rather the code-required maximum of 30 percent. The proposal includes
approximately 3,695 SF of public right of way dedication along Rainier Ave S, as well as street frontage improvements. A
street modification is requested for the street frontage i mprovements to Rainier Ave S. The City’s mapping system
indicates that high seismic hazards and Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2 are mapped on the project site.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: June 12, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1. Project construction shall be required to comply with the recommendations found in the Geotechnical
Engineering Study, prepared by Geotech Consultants, Inc. on April 19, 2022, 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; and
b. Management of potential contaminated soil and groundwater encountered during excavations, including
sampling, containment, and disposal at a permitted facility.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 57102B24-44A9-4D9C-85FC-BE85E3655BCA
Environmental Review Committee Determination
June 12, 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
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 June 26, 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:
June 12, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000082 ARB Flagship Store / LUA23-000069, ECF,
CUP-A, SA-A, MOD, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 720 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059053)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Kevin Broderick, Broderick Architects / 55 S. Atlantic St., Suite 301 Seattle,
WA 98134 / kevin@broderickarchitects.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/96fvXFl
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use Permit,
Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a street modification, and a parking modification for the
proposed tenant improvement and building additions located at 720 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059053). The 37,702 SF
property is located within the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA), Urban Design District D, and Commercial & Mixed Use
(CMU) land use designation. The scope of work includes a change of use and tenant improvement of an existing 10,068
SF commercial building to an ARB Flagship Store, which involves retail sales of vehicle accessories. The project
improvements include a total building addition of 7,195 SF, which includes a new main entry (213 SF), a new training
room addition (650 SF), and a new 1-story addition for vehicle service and accessory installation (6,332 SF). Access to the
site is proposed to remain via one relocated driveway curb cut off Rainier Ave S. Proposed site work includes restriping
the existing exterior parking lot (20 stalls) to accommodate 24 parking stalls, as well as installation of street frontage and
interior parking lot landscaping. The applicant is requesting a parking modification in order to utilize a temporary parking
lot plan (23 exterior parking stalls) in response to a 9-foot temporary construction easement, utilized by Sound Transit,
that will be taken along the south property line of the subject property. In order to accommodate this temporary
easement, the applicant requests a parking modification to reduce the required 24-foot drive aisle to 18 feet (at the
narrowest point) and to allow for 50 percent of the parking stalls to be compact, rather the code -required maximum of
30 percent. The proposal includes approximately 3,695 SF of pu blic right of way dedication along Rainier Ave S, as well
as street frontage improvements. A street modification is requested for the street frontage improvements to Rainier Ave
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.: PR23-000082 ARB Flagship Store / LUA23-000069, ECF, CUP-A, SA-A, MOD, 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
S. The City’s mapping system indicates that high seismic hazards and Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2 are mapped on
the project site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 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.