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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC _Committee Determination and Notice DNSM_20240401 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA24-000040, ECF, CAE APPLICANT: Kerrie McArthur, Confluence Environmental Company, 146 N Canal St Suite 111, Seattle, WA 98103 PROJECT NAME: Wolde Critical Area Restoration PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption and Environmental Review for removal of an unpermitted retaining wall, stairs, paved patio and associated site improvements for the benefit of site restoration. Per COR Maps development occurred within the 100-year flood hazard area, floodway, sensitive slopes and protected slopes and their associated buffers. Development also occurred within the buffer of May Creek; May Creek is classified as a Type F, fish bearing stream. Proposed restoration is in response to CODE22-000071. PROJECT LOCATION: 13701 SE May Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98059 (APN 3424059113) LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton, Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall provide an Inadvertent Discoveries Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional. The IDP shall be submitted with the civil construction permit application for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance. Notice shall be provided to Concerned Tribes to have a tribal monitor on-site if archaeological work or monitoring is performed. 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024. 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: April 1, 2024 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Department Date Brianne Bannwarth, Interim Administrator Date Community and Economic Development DocuSign Envelope ID: ABD8D32C-16ED-4293-9B4E-C0989EDCD6FC 4/1/2024 | 1:18 PM PDT 4/1/2024 | 3:08 PM PDT for 4/1/2024 | 3:52 PM PDT 4/1/2024 | 1:24 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 - 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: April 1, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000260 Wolde Critical Area Restoration / LUA24-000040, ECF, CAE PROJECT LOCATION: 13701 SE May Valley Rd (3424059113) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Kerrie McArthur/ 146 N Canal St Unit: Suite 111, Seattle, WA 98103 / kerrie.mcarthur@confenv.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://shorturl.at/yGNW0 DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption and Environmental Review for removal of an unpermitted retaining wall, stairs, paved patio and associated site improvements for the benefit of site restoration. Per COR Maps development occurred within the 100-year flood hazard area, floodway, sensitive slopes and protected slopes and their associated buffers. Development also occurred within the buffer of May Creek; May Creek is classified as a Type F, fish bearing stream. Proposed restoration is in response to CODE22-000071. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024. 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