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October 30, 2023
Zion Napier
Seaborn Pile Driving
1080 E Ewing Pl #300
Seattle, WA 98119
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Lew Boatlift, LUA23-000321, ECF, SSDP
Dear: Mr. Napier,
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 November 13,
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.
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 jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-
6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
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:
October 30, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000432 LEW SFR Addition/Remodel, Lew
Boatlift LUA23-000321, ECF, SM
PROJECT LOCATION: 3101 Mountain View Ave N Renton, WA 98056 -
2514 (APN 3342103895)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Zion Napier, Seaborn Pile Driving/ 206-236-1700/
permits@seabornpiledriving.com/1080 W Ewing Pl #300, Seattle, WA 98119
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/zt04j
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SM)
and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the installation of a new boat lift for the property owners of 3101 Mountain View
Ave N on an existing dock. The project site and adjacent properties are zoned as R-8. The site is on the shoreline of Lake
Washington (Reach E) within the Shoreline Residential and Aquatic designations. The proposed boat lift would be located
approximately 144’ waterward of the ordinary high-water mark on the south side of the dock. The boat lift would be 12’-
2” wide by 15’-11” long. The bunk of the boat lift would extend 18” above the ordinary high-water mark and the lift will
sit on the lake bed of Lake Washington on foot pads. No dredging, fill, or excavation would be done for the project.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 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
DEPARTMENT 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 NUMBERS: PR21-000432 /LUA23-000321, ECF, SSDP
APPLICANT: Zion Napier, Seaborn Pile Driving, 1080 E Ewing Pl #300, Seattle, WA 98119
PROJECT NAME: Lew Boatlift
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and
Environmental (SEPA) Review for the installation of a new boat lift for the property owners of 3101 Mountain View Ave N
on an existing dock. The project site and adjacent properties are zoned as R-8. The site is on the shoreline of Lake
Washington (Reach E) within the Shoreline Residential and Aquatic designations. The proposed boat lift would be located
approximately 144’ waterward of the ordinary high water mark on the south side of the dock. The boat lift would be 12’-
2” wide by 15’-11” long. The bunk of the boat lift would extend 18” above the ordinary high water mark and the lift will
sit on the lake bed of Lake Washington on foot pads. No dredging, fill, or excavation would be done for the project.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3101 Mountain View Ave N
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 November 13, 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: October 30, 2023
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