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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Project File Number: PR23-000080
Project Name: Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration
Land Use File Number: LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
Project Manager: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
Owner: Ruozhong Zhang, Constant Source Investment, 7901 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
98103
Applicant/Contact: David Lee, Techcraft Corp., 2126 NW 204th St, Shoreline, WA 98177
Project Location: 3750 East Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98055
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review for the addition of a 437-square foot outdoor freezer to an existing
8,460-square foot restaurant. The project site totals 73,020 square feet in area with
approximately 112 surface parking spaces and is located within the Commercial
Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. No change in access is proposed. A
wetland is mapped along the east side of the project site, however in accordance
with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g "Sites Separated from Critical Areas", the wetland buffer may
not be applicable to the proposed freezer addition, as the addition is separated from
the wetland by existing lawfully constructed improvements (i.e. restaurant building
an asphalt parking lot). In addition, the project site is mapped within a seismic hazard
area.
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 8,460 sq. ft. Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
437 sq. ft.
437 sq. ft.
Site Area: 73,020 sq. ft. (1.68
acres)
Total Building Area GSF: 8,897 sq. ft.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
Project Location
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts
that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations.
A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials:
Issue a DNS with a 14-day appeal period
B. Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Site and Landscape Plan Set
Exhibit 3: Building Plan Set
Exhibit 4: SEPA Checklist
C. Environmental Impacts
The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the
applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with
the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable
impacts:
1. Earth
Impacts: The project site is located within a seismic hazard area, a Geotechnical Report was not included
with the land use application materials, however it may be required at the time of Building Permit review.
The project site is developed with an existing restaurant and a surface parking lot. The proposal includes
the replacement of an existing 8’ x 12’ (96 sq. ft.) outdoor freezer with a new 23’ x 19’ (437 sq. ft.) outdoor
freezer. The topography of the site is flat. According to the submitted SEPA Checklist (Exhibit 4), the
proposal would include the removal of existing asphalt pavement and the replacement with a six-inch (6”)
concrete slab for the freezer replacement.
It is anticipated that the City’s adopted building code and construction standards would adequately
mitigate any impacts of the proposed freezer replacement on the project site; therefore, no further
mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended.
Nexus: N/A
2. Water
a. Wetland
Impacts: A wetland is mapped along the east side of the project site, however in accordance with
RMC 4-3-050B.1.g "Sites Separated from Critical Areas", the wetland buffer would not be applicable
to the proposed freezer addition, as the addition is separated from the wetland by existing lawfully
constructed improvements (i.e. restaurant building an asphalt parking lot).
It is not anticipated that the proposed freezer addition would adversely impact the wetland located
to the east of the project site; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None Recommended
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
Report of June 12, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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Nexus: N/A
b. Storm Water
Impacts: A drainage report was not required to be submitted with the project application as the
proposal did not include 2,000 sq. ft. of new or replaced impervious surface. The existing onsite
drainage system currently flows into the storm drainage system within East Valley Road. No changes
are proposed to the existing onsite storm drainage system.
It is not anticipated that the proposed project would result in impacts to the existing storm drainage
system, therefore no further mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended
Nexus: N/A
3. Transportation
Impacts: The proposed freezer addition would not result in additional trip generation to the project site;
therefore, a Traffic Impact Analysis was not required to be submitted with the application materials.
It is anticipated that any new trips generated by the proposal would be adequately mitigated through the
payment of a Traffic Impact Fee, therefore, no further mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended
Nexus: N/A
D. Comments of Reviewing Departments
The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments
have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”
Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report.
The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day
appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680).
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: 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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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer
Alteration
Land Use File Number:
LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
Date of Meeting
June 12, 2023
Staff Contact
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
David Lee
Techcraft Corp.
2126 NW 204th St, Shoreline,
WA 98177
Project Location
3750 East Valley Rd, Renton, WA
98055
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Site and Landscape Plan Set
Exhibit 3: Building Plan Set
Exhibit 4: SEPA Checklist
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