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Home My WebLink AboutSWP272171(15) CITY JF RENTON Planning/Building/Public Works Department Jesse Tanner,Mayor Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator April 30, 1996 Mr. Jim Kelley Parametrix, Inc. 5808 Lake Washington Blvd NE Kirkland,WA 98033-7350 SUBJECT: GROUP HEALTH SITE (LUA-96-034,SA,SM,ECF) WETLAND MITIGATION BANK REQUEST Dear Mr. Kelley: We are in receipt of your letter dated April 12, 1996, requesting 1) participation in-4 cooperative wetlands mitigation bank project with the City of Renton, and 2) an Administrative Waiver to allow a wetland replacement ratio of 1:1 instead of 1:1.5 in order to allow the filling of a Category 3 wetland on the property. I have reviewed your submittal information, and also the City of Renton staff report dated April 16, 1996. BACKGROUND: The proposed development project involves the construction of a 129,000 square foot new building and a 202,000 square foot addition to an existing structure on a partially developed 22-acre site at SW 16th Street and Raymond Avenue SW. The applicant has obtained an Environmental Determination of Nonsignificance-Mitigated (DNSM), and has submitted for Site Plan Review and a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. The subject property is bounded on the west side by Springbrook Creek. Based on a delineation of wetlands performed by Parametrix, Inc. there are three small wetlands on the site. These three wetlands were determined to be exempt from the Corps of Engineer's jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The total area of two of the three wetlands is under 5,000 square feet and therefore exempt from the City of Renton's Wetland Ordinance. The third wetland is a Category 3 wetland, approximately 16,700 square feet in size and is regulated under the City's Wetland Ordinance. Based on the size of the proposed development, it would be impossible to avoid the Category 3 wetland. Replacing the wetland elsewhere on-site would not be a desirable option as it would greatly reduce the size of the proposed development. The applicant has requested to participate in the City's wetland mitigation bank which is a permitted option under Section 4-32-6 G. of the Wetland.. Ordinance. The applicant also requests an Administrative Waiver, as provided by Section 4-32-5.13."' This waiver is needed to allow a wetlands replacement ratio of 1:1 (Section 4-32-6.C.3 calls for a replacement ratio of 1.5:1), and to allow the wetland to be replaced after the subject wetlands have been filled (Section 4-32-6.C.5 states that the City may decrease the ratios for Category 3 emergent wetlands to 1.0 times the area, provided the applicant has successfully replaced the wetland prior to its filling). 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 ®This paper contains 50%recycled material,25%post consumer Group Health Site Wetland Mitigation Administrative Decision 4/30/96 Page 2 FINDINGS: 1. The Category 3 wetland in question is located in the southern portion of the site where the applicant has proposed to develop storm water facilities and compensatory storage. 2. The Category 3 wetland was identified as a perched wetland on fill material. It appears that the wetland has limited biological and physical functions which could be more effectively replaced in a mitigation bank. DECISION: The request for Administrative approval to participate in a Cooperative Wetlands Mitigation Bank per section 4-32-6.G., and the request for Administrative Waiver, as provided by section 4-32-5.D., of section 4-32-6.C.3 to allow a wetlands replacement ratio of 1:1 rather than the required 1.5:1 replacement ratio, and of the requirement of section 4-32-6.C.5 in order to allow the wetland to be replaced after the subject wetland has been filled, are hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1. There shall be compensation payment in the amount of$3.00 per square foot of replaced wetland for participation in the wetland mitigation bank prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 2. There shall be a one year period from this approval where full or partial refunds could be made to the applicant if the City substantially alters the Wetland Management Ordinance in such a way that minimizes or deletes the need for compensation for filling of the subject wetland during this time period. Sincerely, GreggZ erman Administrator Planning/Building/Public Works Department cc: Tom Lee, O'Keefe Development Jim Hanson, Development Services Director Jennifer Toth Henning, Project Manager Request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 1996. Any aggrieved person feeling that the decision of the Administrator is ambiguous or based on erroneous procedure, errors of law or fact, error in judgment, or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the time this determination was made may make a written request for a review by the Administrator within fourteen (14) days from the date of the Administrator's decision. This request shall set forth the specific ambiguities or errors discovered by such appellant, and the Administrator may, after review of the record,take further action as he deems proper. An appeal to the Hearing Examiner requires that such appeal be filed with the office of the Hearing Examiner, accompanying a filing fee of$75.00 and meeting other specified requirements. H:IDIVISION.S\DE VELOP.SER\DEV&PLAN.INGUH11724MM.DOC/1v4 P RjEdP,U4A (&AVP MCA"-H) MoJgtr L&A- % . 03L/rsa�S: 17/C, 700 .k'F-3b Z j�so fQo 0 0:a rAA Luo tJo 01ou u nnLrz LnvzLur %. od THU 07:58 AM PARArrTRIX-KIRKLAND FAX NO. 206P-"9808 P, 02102 Parametrix, Inc. Consuff8ntsinEnglnB,9r0.gandEnvironment2ISCienCeS 5808 Lake Washirngton Blvd.N-E. Kirkland,WA 98033-7350 206-822.8880-Fax:206-889-8808 Greg Zimmerman April 12, 1996 City of Renton 55-2942-01 Development Services Division 200 Mill Avenue South Renton. Washington 98055 Re: O Keefe Development Corporation - Group Health Site Wetland Mitigation Banking Requestfor 'Group Health Distribution Center Sue" Dear Mr. Zimmerman: Parametrix has completed a delineation of wetlands on the Group Health Distribution Center site (S.W. 16th Street and Raymond Avenue S.W.). On behalf of the purchaser of the property, we request participation in a cooperative wetlands mitigation bank project with the City of Renton, as provided by Code 432-6G. We also request an Administrative Waiver (as provided by Code Section 6-32-6.G) to allow a wetland replacement ratio of 1 to 1 instead of 1 to 1.5 and to allow wetland mitigation to occur following the filling of wetlands on the property. Parametrix identified and delineated three small wetlands on the site. These three areas were determined to be exempt from Corps of Engineer jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (see attached letter). Two of these areas were determined to be less than 5,000 square feet in size, and they are thus exempt from the City of Renton Weiland Management Ordinance. The remaining wetland is a Category 3 wetland and about 16,700 square feet in size. The Category 3 wetland cannot be avoided by the proposed wharehouse facilities because it is located near Raymond Avenue, interfering with site access and internal circulation. Because the wetland has recently developed on poorly drained fill material, it provides limited biological and physical functions typically attributed to wetlands. These functions can be effectively replaced and enhanced in a mitigation bank where they can be integrated into a more complex wetland system. Please do not hesitate to call me (822-8880) or Tom Lee (236-6200) if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, PARAMETRIX INC. �N im KelIey- Ph.D. Senior Ecologist cc: Tom Lee, O'Keefe Development F.i�H:luw nikc11cy11cosadc,r.lr 6-96 MON 11 :0b rHxHnr i f' -A1ttnLnlrU ! Iui .v..vu v.... f'1 DEPARTMENT OF THIS ARMY SEATTLE DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINFER5 R.* � P.O. BON 9755 5EATTLE,WASHi(vGTON 98124-2255 ME, I TO ♦T{wON O• Regulatory Branch APR 4 1096 Mr . Tom Lee O' Keefe Development Corporation 7900 Southeast 28th Street, Suite 400 Mercer Island, Washington 98040 Reference : 96-4-00161 O' Keefe Development Corporation Dear Mr . Lee : We have determined that there are no jurisdictional wetlands on your property at the southwest corner of Southwest 16th Street and Raymond Avenue Southwest at Renton, Washington. The waterfilled depressions on the site wer-- created in dry land incidental to construction activity and therefore are nod waters of the United States. Springbrook Creek and Rolling Hills Creek, which flow along the southwest and Bout', property lines of the site, respectively, are waters of the U. S . below the ordinary high water mark- Both creeks are adjacsnt to and below the headwaters of the Green River. Excavation, mechanized vegetation removal, or placement of fill material below the ordinary high water marks of the two creeks would require a Department of the Army permit , Streams and creeks are dynamic ecosystems highly subject to change and Federal regulations are also subject to change _ Therefore, this jurisdictional determination may be considered valid for only 5 years from the date of this letter, unless new information warrants revision of the delineation prior to this date . If you have any questions, please call Mr . Evan Lewis at telephone (206) 764-6908 . TnR. ely, Uhrich Environmental and Processing Section CCR S o CITY OF RENTON A6: S NEW ACCOUNT NUMBERS FOR 1996 BUDGET / WANG HP HP FUND PROG DEPT BASUB ELEM OBJ SUBOBJ 96 96 97 B/R/EJ XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX ✓ ` ��i Ofl�L-cC GcO 3�Yo OoJ 0 DD — G i/l ------ -- ------ - --- ------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - ----- - - - - - - -- -- ---- ---- -- --- - ---- -- - - ------- ---- ---- - - -- - ---- - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - ----- - --------------------- -------- - ----------------------------- ---------------- -- -------- - ---- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - --- - - - -- -- -- Notes: If entering new salary account, enter in WANG and HP. Give a copy to Payroll. Title: Maximum of 30 characters for WANG and HP. After entering a new account#, give copy to Analyst and they will forward to their dept. M. DATI ENTEiEb S E P - 3 1996 D-C.V AiT MEN AC#FORM.XLS 10/19/95 10:12 AM