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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Applicant Letter DNS-M_20240603 June 3, 2024 John Kay K+ Architects 10317 8th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION New Life Church Office Building, NEW LIFE CHURCH OFFICE BUILDING Dear Mr. Kay: 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 June 17, 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. This matter will also be presented before a Public Hearing at a date that is to be determined. If you have any further questions, please reach me at amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7219 For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Principal Planner Enclosure cc: New Life Church / Owner(s) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife / Party(ies) of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR23-000146/LUA23-000330, ECF, CUP-H, SA-H, V-H Project Name: New Life Church Office Building Applicant: John Kay, K+ Architects, 10317 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Project Location: 15711 152nd Ave NE (APN 2323059021) Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, height Variance, two (2) street Modifications, and Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to construct a new office building on the site. The subject site is approximately 55.1 acres (2,401,898 sf) and is located at 15711 152nd Ave SE (Parcel no. 2323059021). The project site is currently developed with a 54,320 square foot religious institution (New Life Church), a 36,000-square foot church auditorium, and a 38,680-square foot private school serving children from K-8th grade. The site is also developed with a parking lot with approximately 796 parking stalls, a storm water system, outdoor play areas, and a multi-purpose playfield. The applicant proposes to construct a new 6,400 sq. ft. 2-story office building on the northern-most portion of the existing surface parking lot. According to the applicant, construction of the building would eliminate approximately 40 surface parking stalls and require rerouting of some storm detention pipes. A secondary fire exit is proposed via an exterior stairway off of the south side of the building. Site access is proposed to remain via two existing curb cuts off of 152nd Avenue SE. Wetlands, a Type F stream, steep slopes, a high erosion hazard, a Special Flood Hazard area – FEMA Zone A, and a high seismic hazard areas are mapped on the site. The site is also located within Maplewood Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. Eight (8) trees are proposed for removal. Partial frontage improvements are proposed along SR 169 (Maple Valley Hwy). The applicant submitted a Critical Areas Study, TIA, Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the proposal. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: June 3, 2024 Mitigation Measures: 1) The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Subsurface Exploration, Geotechnical Engineering, and Stormwater Infiltration Feasibility Report, prepared by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. dated January 31, 2024, and any future addenda. 2) The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter stating they have reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the report(s). 3) The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional prior to the start of any construction. The applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee prior to the start of construction. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DC95E5E-DFD2-4FC3-AECA-A837B4E4B02A Environmental Review Committee Determination June 3, 2024 Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development 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 June 17, 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DC95E5E-DFD2-4FC3-AECA-A837B4E4B02A 6/3/2024 | 2:36 PM PDT6/3/2024 | 1:56 PM PDT 6/3/2024 | 2:23 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 NOTICE 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: June 3, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000146 New Life Church Office Building / LUA23-000330, ECF, CUP-H, SA-H, V-H PROJECT LOCATION: 15711 152nd Ave SE (APN 2323059021) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: John Kay, K+ Architects / 10317 8th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 /john@kplusarchitects.net LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also bit.ly/3rqZqlK PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, height Variance, two (2) street Modifications, and Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to construct a new office building on the site. The subject site is approximately 55.1 acres (2,401,898 sf) and is located at 15711 152nd Ave SE (Parcel no. 2323059021). The project site is currently developed with a 54,320 square foot religious institution (New Life Church), a 36,000-square foot church auditorium, and a 38,680-square foot private school serving children from K-8th grade. The site is also developed with a parking lot with approximately 796 parking stalls, a storm water system, outdoor play areas, and a multi-purpose playfield. The applicant proposes to construct a new 6,400 sq. ft. 2-story office building on the northern-most portion of the existing surface parking lot. According to the applicant, construction of the building would eliminate approximately 40 surface parking stalls and require rerouting of some storm detention pipes. A secondary fire exit is proposed via an exterior stairway off of the south side of the building. Site access is proposed to remain via two existing curb cuts off of 152nd Avenue SE. Wetlands, a Type F stream, steep slopes, a high erosion hazard, a Special Flood Hazard area – FEMA Zone A, and a high seismic hazard areas are mapped on the site. The site is also located within Maplewood Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. Eight (8) trees are proposed for removal. Partial frontage improvements are proposed along SR 169 (Maple Valley Hwy). The applicant submitted a Critical Areas Study, TIA, Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the proposal. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 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.