HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Notice DNSM_Determination_20230918DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR23-000126 /LUA23-000283, PP, SA-H, ECF, MOD, V-H
Project Name: Grant Place Townhomes
Applicant: Satwant Singh, 15 S Grady Way, Suite 527, Renton, WA 98057
Project Location: 1504-1582 SE Grant Circle, Renton, WA 98055 (Parcel No. 2023059052)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review,
Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Parking Modification, a Street Standards Modification, and a Landscape Variance for the
construction of a multi-family development containing a unit lot subdivision with 36 townhomes. The project site totals
approximately 2.14 acres and is located within the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zoning classification, and the Residential
High Density (RHD) land use designation. The development would be comprised of eight (8) separate multi-family
residential structures. Access to the site is proposed via new loop access drive extended from Grant Ave S. A parking
modification is requested as the parking stalls would not comply with the minimum dimensional requirement, a landscape
setback variance is requested to vary from the 15-foot buffer required abutting a residentially zoned property, and a street
standards modification was requested to modify the unit lot driveway standards. The proposed development is located
on a partially- developed site that was originally part of the expired Grant Place Townhomes Preliminary Plat and Planned
Urban Development (PUD) (LUA15-000885 and LUA17-000335). The Preliminary Plat and PUD applications have expired
and the proposed townhome development would require new land use approvals. The site is mapped with Sensitive
Slopes, Moderate Coal Mine Hazards, Moderate Landslide Hazards, High Erosion Hazards, and seismic faults.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: September 18, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1.Project construction shall comply with the recommendations outlined in the Geotechnical Report prepared
by Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc., dated June 10, 2005 as well as the geotechnical letter prepared by
Cobalt Geosciences, LLC, dated March 3, 2023.
2.The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discoveries Plan prepared by a qualified professional with the civil
construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit
issuance.
3.The Duwamish Tribe shall also be notified if any archeological work or monitoring is performed on the project
site.
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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 00997718-9B11-4D89-AD86-5EF6CC7CC14C
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Maryjane Van Cleave, Interim Administrator
Parks and Recreation
Date Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
Environmental Review Committee Determination
September 18, 2023
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Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 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:
September 18, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000482 Monroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility / LUA23-
000284, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 301 Monroe Ave NE LOT (APN 1623059059)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Kevin Evans, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
krevans@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/3wh1c59m
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a civil construction
project that would provide flow control and water quality treatment of stormwater runoff for the 245-acre subbasin via
a new treatment and infiltration facility. The proposed Monroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility project would consist of
underground stormwater facilities, up to 36-inch diameter pipes, and structures that would reside below a new
maintenance access road and large grass field area. The vacant 14.4-acre site, known as the Upper Balch Pit, is zoned
Residential-10 (R-10). All proposed permanent improvements to the project site would be located within a three-acre
permanent utility easement at the north and northwest portions of the property.
On March 27, 2019, the site received approval for a 10-year Special Fill and Grade Permit to import 230,000 cubic yards
of fill into the existing sand/gravel pit (LUA18-000703). This allowed the site to continue to receive fill and to bring the
final grades to at or near the grades of the surrounding streets and land area by the completion of the permit. No
significant trees are proposed for removal. The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation and a
Draft Technical Information Report with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 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