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October 30, 2023
Ivana Halverson
18215 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Harmony Ridge, LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD
Dear: Ms. Halverson,
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 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
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: PR23-000076 / LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD
APPLICANT: Ivana Halverson / 18215 72nd Ave S , Kent, WA 98032 / ihalvorsen@barghausen.com
PROJECT NAME: Harmony Ridge
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a lot
line adjustment, and a street modification to allow a phased subdivision consisting of 22 total lots, including 21 lots
intended for new single-family homes and one lot reserved for the existing church, school, and associated surface parking
currently developed on the site. The subject parcel is located at 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067) and is
approximately 6.27 acres in size. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential Medium
Density (MD) and a zoning designation of Residential-8 (R-8) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is proposing
a phased subdivision. Phase 1 of the subdivision would separate the church, school and associated parking from the rest
of the site by creating a new 46,129 sq. ft. lot. The remaining portion of the parent site would total approximately 226,988
sq. ft. in area and would be subdivided into 21 single-family lots as part of Phase 2. The individual single-family home lots
would range in size from 5,001 to 5,866 sq. ft. The proposal also includes four (4) tracts including three (3) tree retention
tracts and one stormwater tract to created during Phase 2 of the subdivision. Access to lots is proposed via two new
public residential access streets (Road A and Road B) off of 116th Ave SE, including a cul -de-sac. Twelve of the lots would
utilize a new public alley off of Road A. Frontage improvements are proposed along the entire length of the site fronting
116th Ave SE, including in front of the future church parcel. The applicant has proposed the retention of 63 tree out of the
404 trees located on the site. According to COR Maps, a moderate coal mine hazard and sensitive slopes hazard are located
on the site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067)
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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 88ED493A-1813-4C83-AC0E-63CD05982755
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for
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for
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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:
October 30, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000076 Harmony RIdge / LUA23-000143, ECF,
PP, LLA, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Ivana Halverson / 18215 72nd Ave S , Kent, WA 98032 /
ihalvorsen@barghausen.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/z50reOB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval, Environmental (SEPA)
Review, a lot line adjustment, and a street modification to allow a phased subdivision consisting of 22 total lots, including
21 lots intended for new single-family homes and one lot reserved for the existing church, school, and associated surface
parking currently developed on the site. The subject parcel is located at 15509 116th Ave SE (APN 2023059067) and is
approximately 6.27 acres in size. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential Medium
Density (MD) and a zoning designation of Residential -8 (R-8) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is
proposing a phased subdivision. Phase 1 of the subdivision would separate the church, school and associated parking
from the rest of the site by creating a new 46,129 sq. ft. lot. The remaining portion of the parent s ite would total
approximately 226,988 sq. ft. in area and would be subdivided into 21 single-family lots as part of Phase 2. The individual
single-family home lots would range in size from 5,001 to 5,866 sq. ft. The proposal also includes four (4) tracts including
three (3) tree retention tracts and one stormwater tract to created during Phase 2 of the subdivision. Access to lots is
proposed via two new public residential access streets (Road A and Road B) off of 116th Ave SE, including a cul -de-sac.
Twelve of the lots would utilize a new public alley off of Road A. Frontage improvements are proposed along the entire
length of the site fronting 116th Ave SE, including in front of the future church parcel. The applicant has proposed the
retention of 63 tree out of the 404 trees located on the site. According to COR Maps, a moderate coal mine hazard and
sensitive slopes hazard are located on the site.
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