HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNS_Determination_and_Notice_20230731DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Maryjane Van Cleave, Interim
Administrator, Parks and Recreation
Department
Date Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000230, ECF
APPLICANT: Michael Vander Ploeg, 51 University St Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101
PROJECT NAME: PACCAR Kenworth R&D Center
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, PACCAR, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the
construction of a new 6,000 sf second floor mezzanine level inside an existing structure to provide additional office
space. In addition, the project includes alterations to roughly 5,000 sf of existing first floor office space, construction of a
new 90’ x 22’ exterior canopy, and a 688 sf second story balcony. All work would occur within the existing 23,820 sf
building envelope. The PACCAR site totals approximately 66 acres and is comprised of multiple parcels. The proposed
work would occur at 485 Houser Way S (APN 722300010), located in the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone and Employment
Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan designation. The site is currently accessed off Houser Way N. No changes parking, access,
or landscaping are proposed. 194 parking spaces and 25 semi-truck parking spaces are currently provided on site.
Critical areas mapped on the site include a high seismic hazard, sensitive slopes, and the wellhead protection area zones
1 and 2. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist and Traffic Memo with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 485 Houser Way N (APN 7223000010)
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 September 11, 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.
DATE OF DECISION: August 28, 2023
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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 (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:
August 28, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000102 PACCAR Kenworth R&D Center /
LUA23-000230, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 485 Houser Way N (APN 7223000010)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Michael Vander Ploeg / 51 University St Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101 /
mvanderploeg@dlrgroup.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/DwpiJPFX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, PACCAR, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the
construction of a new 6,000 sf second floor mezzanine level inside an existing structure to provide additional office space.
In addition, the project includes alterations to roughly 5,000 sf of existing first floor office space, construction of a new
90’ x 22’ exterior canopy, and a 688 sf second story balcony. All work would occur within the existing 23,820 sf building
envelope. The PACCAR site totals approximately 66 acres and is comprised of multiple parcels. The proposed work would
occur at 485 Houser Way S (APN 722300010), located in the Heavy I ndustrial (IH) zone and Employment Area (EA)
Comprehensive Plan designation. The site is currently accessed off Houser Way N. No changes parking, access, or
landscaping are proposed. 194 parking spaces and 25 semi-truck parking spaces are currently provided on site. Critical
areas mapped on the site include a high seismic hazard, sensitive slopes, and the wellhead protection area zones 1 and
2. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist and Traffic Memo with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 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