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April 1, 2025
Kerrie McArthur
146 N Canal St Unit: Suite 111
Seattle, WA 98103
kerrie.mcarthur@confenv.com
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Wolde Critical Area Restoration, LUA24-000040, ECF, CAE
Dear: Ms. McArthur,
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 Non-Significance-
Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 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.
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 avangordan@rentonwa.gov or at (425)
430-7286.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Andrew Van Gordon
Associate Planner
cc: Elias Wolde/ Owner(s)
Enclosure
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