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June 26, 2023
Cliff Williams
4648 SW Shantel St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR21-000435 Day Short Plat / LUA23-000160, ECF, SHPL-A, V-A, V-A, MOD
Dear: Mr. Williams,
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 July 10, 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 amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or at
(425) 430-7219.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
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 NUMBERS: LUA23-000160, ECF, SHPL-A, V-A, V-A, MOD / PR21-000435
APPLICANT: Cliff Williams /4648 SW Shantel St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
PROJECT NAME: Day Short Plat
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary short plat subdivision, a
setback variance, a lot size variance, and a street modification to subdivide three (3) existing parcels into seven (7) lots for
the development of new single-family homes. Per RMC 4-9-070.H.3, the short plat is not exempt from Environmental
(SEPA) Review due to the presence of a stream on the site. Streams are classified as a designated critical area pursuant to
RMC 4-9-070H.2 and therefore the SEPA exemption for short plats is not applicable. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-908, the
scope of SEPA review for actions within a designated critical area is limited to documenting whether the proposal is
consistent with the requirements of the City’s Critical Areas Regulations and whether any additional m itigation measures
are needed to protect the critical area(s). In addition to the individual lots, the applicant has also proposed five (5) trac ts
for trees, critical areas, open space, and a storm water facility. The properties proposed for subdivision ar e located at
18600 116th Ave SE near the intersection of 116th Ave SE and SE 186th St (APN 6197800080, 197800263 and
6197800265). The site totals 125,903 sq. ft. (2.88 acres) in size. The proposed net density of the subdivision of
approximately 3.48 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). An existing manufactured home is located on the project site and is
proposed for removal as a part of the project. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential
Lower Density (RLD) and a zoning designation of Residential-4 (R-4) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The size of the
proposed lots range from 9,001 sq. ft. to 10,216 sq. ft. Access to the new lots is proposed via a new half public street off
of 116th Ave SE. The width of the ROW ranges from 35 feet to 53 feet in order to align the new street with an existing
intersection. According to the applicant, a Type Ns stream is located on the project site. The applicant has proposed
retaining 22 trees out of 224 total trees on the site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 18600 116th Ave SE (APN 6197800080)
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 July 10, 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.
DATE OF DECISION: June 26, 2023
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8349A775-7CD5-48E8-9101-6CAB65879B26
6/26/2023 | 3:03 PM PDT
6/26/2023 | 2:16 PM PDT 6/26/2023 | 1:58 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:
June 26, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000435 Day Short Plat / LUA23-000160, ECF,
SHPL-A, V-A, V-A, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 18600 116th Ave SE (APN 6197800080)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Cliff Williams /4648 SW Shantel St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 /
cliff@sitedme.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/J6LT0cw
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary short plat subdivision, a setback
variance, a lot size variance, and a street modification to subdivide three (3) existing parcels into seven (7) lots for the development
of new single-family homes. Per RMC 4-9-070.H.3, the short plat is not exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review due to the
presence of a stream on the site. Streams are classified as a designated critical area pursuant to RMC 4 -9-070H.2 and therefore the
SEPA exemption for short plats is not applicable. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-908, the scope of SEPA review for actions within a
designated critical area is limited to documenting whether the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the City’s Cri tical
Areas Regulations and whether any additional mitigation measures are needed to protect the critical area(s). In addition to the
individual lots, the applicant has also proposed five (5) tracts for trees, critical areas, open space, and a storm water fac ility. The
properties proposed for subdivision are located at 18600 116th Ave SE near the intersection of 116th Ave SE and SE 186th St (APN
6197800080, 197800263 and 6197800265). The site totals 125,903 sq. ft. (2.88 acres) in size. The proposed net density of the
subdivision of approximately 3.48 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). An existing manufactured home is located on the project site and
is proposed for removal as a part of the project. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential Lower
Density (RLD) and a zoning designation of Residential-4 (R-4) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The size of the proposed lots range
from 9,001 sq. ft. to 10,216 sq. ft. Access to the new lots is proposed via a new half public street off of 116th Ave SE. Th e width of
the ROW ranges from 35 feet to 53 feet in order to align the new street with an existing intersection. According to the appl icant, a
Type Ns stream is located on the project site. The applicant has proposed retaining 22 trees out of 224 total trees o n the site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE