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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: April 5, 2010 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: 2009 Docket Group #1 LUA (file) Number: LUA-09-055, ECF Cross-References: LUA09-137, LUA09-156 AKA's: 2009 Docket 1; 2009 Docket # 1 Project Manager: Angie Mathias Acceptance Date: May 15, 2009 Applicant: City of Renton Owner: N/A Contact: Chip Vincent, City of Renton PID Number: N/A ERC Decision Date: June 1, 2009 ERC Appeal Date: June 19, 2009 Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: 20C9 Docket -Group 1 includes the following nine docket items: #D-02: Indoor Recreation, #D-04: Commercial Setbacks, #D-08: Stream Re-Class, #D-11: Live-Work Units, #D-12: Animals Modifications, #D-14: Temporary Uses, #D-21: Down Lighting, #D-23: Accessorv Dwellina Units. and #D-24: Bulk Standards & Definitions. Location: Citywide Comments: STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on May 15, 2009. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $133.00. /2·Ja;1 ,17 idid:' tinda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscribed and sw.orn to me this 15th day of May, 2009. or the State of Washington, Residing ,-.,s.,\\\\\\\11 _ :-{ OAl,S 11 111 "'-.'(', ,,,,""\l\\111 ~Q ,,, ..,... ~"~s\ON f:Jrf:>'1 11 '/: -\...J, : ~., /,p'', /. ;: "'4. :~ o\Al?y ~'l 'l ~ 30 ~ (1'11 ~ ;:: ~u .-§z~ ,,,, ,; :.i ::a-,. ·.:; "·· -sv°' :: -1 cJ). '/,, .) ,,.,''~ ;..... := ;I .,.. ,,, Tn.19-,,· 0 = I -</ 111 , .............. ~ -,, )'$ 111·.1111\\'-' 0''-.:: ,,,, OF W f\S ,,.:::- 1,1 .......... 1\\\\1\\\'''' NITTICE OF APPLICATION RENTON, WASHINGTON Application Name: 2009 DockeI, Group# I Land Use Number: LUA09-055, ECF Pro,jcct Description and Location: 2009 Docket -Group I includes nine items, specifically: D-02 Indoor Recremional lJsc. D-04 Setback Modifications, D-08 Stream Reclassifications, 0-11 Live Work Units, 0-12 Animals Modifications, D-l 4 Tier System for Temporary Uses, D-21 Downlighting, D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units, D-24 Bulk Standards and Density Calculations. Location is Citywide. Application Date: May 11. 2009 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community and Economic Development, I055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: This non-project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: The analysis of the proposal does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provision. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be imJX)sed a1 the time of a site specific development proposal on the subject site. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Angie Mathias, Associate Planner, Department of Community and Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact Angie Mathias. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT NUMBER: 425.430.6576 Publication Date: May 15, 2009 PubJi,.hcd in the Renton Reporter on May 15, 2009. #22346 l. STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on April 10, 2009. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $112.QO. ~ £12&1//i'. mhl""·· ~-vi. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscribed and sworn to me this 10th day of April, 2009. c fdr the State of Washington, Residing ''\ . " ,,, : ,,'-~I 01--- .._, . ). ' .. _,, -. A'(',,,,_"' c: -,, -.. >_,Q. ·-4~-, .::c .,.. .··.,·.,· -\.).c::-:_..;:, 1:1;;,._ = 'ff~ ~o .. :;, f. I f 8 ·" J ~ -;::. / ··.\--''\"-:' / ...... ~ ,,-.. " n.~ ~-"'/ / \)'\ 1,,, 1_ \ J ,--:,;;;: / /' -:, . -' ,.._, ,, . I; '1r, l,11,\\\\\\\ -y ·-· \ {; OF WP..'='·<'' ,,J ,,, ''111111\\\\ CITY OF RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2009DOCKET AMENDMENTS (TO THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE) Notice is hereby given that the Renton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Renton City Hall, City Council Chambers, Floor Seven. 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. · The purpose of the Public Hearing to consider the following docket items and associated amendments to the Renton Municipal Code: #D- 02 Indoor Recreational Uses, #D-04 Setback Modifications, #D-08 Stream Reclassification, #D-11 Live Work Units.,#D-12 Animals Modifications. #D- 14 Temporary Uses. #D-21 Downlighting, # D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units, and #D-24 Bulk Standards and Density Calculations. All interested parties are invited to the Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wednesday. April 22, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. to express their opinion. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the Public Hearing to City of Renton, Department of Community & Economic Development, Planning Division, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton. WA 98057. For more inforn1ation, visit the City's website at http:// www. ren ton wa. gov/business/ default.aspx?id-2778 or call the Planning Division at 425.430.6575. Ray Giornetti, Chair Renton Planning Commission Published in the Renton Reporter on April 10, 2009. #208674. City o . nton Department of Community & Economic elopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Paf11vi APPLICATION NO: LUA09-055, ECF APPLICANT: Citv of Renton PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grouo 1 SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 PROJECT MANAGER: Anaie Mathias PLEASE RETURN REVIEW SHEET TO JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attached Project Narrative and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Ma/or Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Water Lioht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnnrtation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed ta properly assess this proposal. -, 1/, <a44~cti 2 Signature of Director or Authonz R Presentative Date City of ____ ton Department of Community & Economic De. elopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: APPLICANT: Ci of Renton PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grou SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 PROJECT MANAGER: An ie Mathias PLEASE RETURN REVIEW SHEET TO JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attached Project Narrative and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable Moro Element of the Probable Probable Mo,e Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Water UnhVG/are Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transoortation Environmental Health Public Services Energy! Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Prese,vation Ailport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 3rd day of June, 2009, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to: Name Agencies See Attached (Signature of Sender): 7 ~ -JJ7duc/u.,v- STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker Reoresentina signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated:_t..~\_L\~\~D~"t~--0--~ -ed.~ Notary (Print): BM:h '4!. r J, 'f hrs My appointment expires: ~-\ o,_ -\ b Project Name: 2009 Docket -Group 1 Project Number: LUA09-055, ECF template -affidavit of service by mailing I· .. " Dept. of Ecology • Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 WSDOT Northwest Region • Attn: Ramin Pazooki King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers • Seattle District Office Attn: SEPA Reviewer PO Box C-3755 Seattle, WA 98124 Boyd Powers • Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olvmoia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. Attn: SEPA Section 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055-1219 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERC DETERMINATIONS) WDFW -Larry Fisher• Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. • 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer Issaquah, WA 98027 39015-172"' Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 Duwamish Tribal Office • Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program • 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015172"' Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 KC Wastewater Treatment Division • Office of Archaeology & Historic Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities Real Estate Services Attn: SEPA Coordinator 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 ·Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template -affidavit of service by mailing OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME· 2009 DOCKET-GROUP 1 PROJECT NUMBER· LUA09-055, ECF LOCATION· CITYWIDE DESCRIPTION: 2009 DOCKET -GROUP 1 INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NINE DOCKET ITEMS #0-02: INDOOR RECREATIONAL USES, #D-04 COMMERCIAL SETBACK MODIFICATIONS, #O·OB: STREAM RE- CLASS, #0-11: LIVE-WORK UNITS, #D-12: ANIMALS MODIFICATIONS, #0-14: TEMPORARY USES, #D-21 DOWNLIGHTING, #D-23: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNJTS, AND #D-24·. BULK STANDARDS & DEFINITIONS. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERG) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT Appeals of the environmental detonnination must be fifed In writing on or before 5:00 PM on June 19, 2009. Appeals must be filed In writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City ol Renton. 1055 Sou!h Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional infonnation regarding the appeal process may be obtained from !he Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SE"T AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, PLANNING DIVISION AT 425.430.6575. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please tnclude the project NUMBER when calling for proper file Identification. CERTIFICATION 1 ~ 5 ) ~5e'Vl.hereby certify that ~ copies of the above docum~t.\\\\\1,1 , , . b h ,,.( .b d rt "' \.. YNN ,._)111 were posted by me in -----.:3-conspicuous places or near Y t e 1 )""~cn e prope J -~'h:·'.~i)'i~t\ DATE: 0//s)/c)1 SIGNED: , ~ _:·'_'" -·~\\ ; " ,:. -, ATTEST. Subscnbed and sworn before me, a Notary Publtc, in and for the Staie of Washington residm~n.:l\ '1.is,L 1G j E n ~.,, ,,,,,f-19.~o • .#:~f 5t"'-/1 ~., ~ " "'""'' ...... ;/!/ ~ ,onthe dayof ~ , . NOTARYPUBLICSJ \\\\\,,,~ I On the 2nd day of June, 2009, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Determination Letter and ERC Report documents. This information was sent to: Parties of Record (Signature of Sender): (CIA;: f ~ iJ~J STATE OF WASHINGTON V) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) " ·•·· ··· · Representing · '" . . · See Attached I certify that I know or h~ve satisf~ctory evidence that Judith Subia signed this instrJI· 'u~_ ~-1 ~. 1 _ 1~_1_,1_,,_, acknowledged 11 to be h1s/her/the1r free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes ed~~19k!('(t instrument. .. ·· '-.--~ Dated: r, /;2/1.9'7 I~ · , § •• ~-•· ·:'" '~'I) >projecttf Project Nu, ~~ 9 " ,;.f 1 Ill/ -1 V :$', ... Q" .. ~ l\ ~(\ f) '/// q,c:. IIIH\\\\'\'-"~":t-~~ Notary (Print): nW':lail c J.. 't blOo \~b 1,,1 W,1151-11"'),~- M · · ~~~~~~~~--~~~~---~"'iltii\'n\\i+l\\:\c\\\-'i:<e~- y appointment expires: ~~\<; ~it, Notary Public in and for. 2009 Docket -Group 1 LUA09-055, ECF Denis Law Mayor June 2, 2009 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPAi DETERMINATION 2009 Docket -Group 1 LUA09-055, ECF Dear Parties of Record: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above- referenced project. The Committee, on June 1, 2009, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non-Significance. The City of Renton ERC 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 decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8- 110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. 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 call me at (425) 430-6576. ng1e Mathias Associate Planner Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov f ERG REPORT City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERCMEETING DATE: June I, 2009 Project Name: 2009 Docket -Group I Owner: NIA Applicant: City of Renton Contact: Chip Vincent, Planning Division Director, City of Renton File Number: LUA09-055, ECF Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Associate Planner Project Summary: 2009 Docket -Group I includes the following nine docket items: #0-02: Indoor Recreation, #0-04: Commercial Setbacks, #D-08: Stream Re-Class, #0-11: Live-Work Units, #0-12: Animals Modifications, #0-14: Temporary Uses, #D-21: Down Lighting, #0-23: Accessory Dwelling Units, and #0-24: Bulk Standards & Definitions. ---------- Project Location: Citywide Exist. Bldg Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprinr): NIA NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gros.1): Site Area: NIA Total Building Area GSF: NIA STAFF Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination RECOMMENDATION: of Non-Significance (DNS). PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ BACKGROUND 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use Description: This item proposes to amend the Zoning Use Table, RMC 4-2-060J, to permit new Indoor Recreational Uses in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North I & 2 (UC-NI & UC-N2) zoning designations, subject to some restrictions. The proposed restrictions include: i. In the IL zone, only permitted in Employment Area Valley (EA V); ii. In the CN zone, limited to a maximum gross floor area of 3,000 square feet; iii. In the CD zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure; iv. In the CO zone, limited to health clubs/fitness centers/sports clubs, which shall be developed as part of larger office structures. Such uses shall not stand alone and shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of any one floor of a building whose primary use is ofiice: v. In the COR zone, only in conjunction with offices, residences, hotels, and convention centers, or research and development facilities, and should be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development; vi. In the UC-NI zone, freestanding structures not permitted unless architecturally and timctionally integrated into an overall shopping center or mixed use development. vii. In the UC-N2 zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure. 2. D-04: Commercial Setbacks Description: This item proposes to add procedures to Title IV that so that the Planning Division can require, or an applicant can request, Site Plan Review in order to reduce setbacks where code allows setbacks to be reduced through site plan review. This would only occur for small scale commercial ERC Report.doc uses that would have been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review and that cunently cannot use Site Plan Review to reduce setbacks. a. Location: Citywide. 3. D-08: Stream Re-class Description: This item proposes to upgrade from Class 3 to Class 2 portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek. This is based on infom1ation provided by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Mucklcshoot Tribe that indicates the presence of fish some reaches of the streams. Additionally, it is proposed that process for reclassification of streams to higher level be clarified in Title JV. The process will require administrative acceptance/determination, followed by legislative amendment. 4. D-11: Live-Work Units Description: This item proposes to allow Live Work Units in the CN, R-14, and CA zones. The following would be required: nonresidential space to be built to commercial code, street presence and pedestrian orientation, one parking space for the residential space with parking for commercial based on type, and an internal connection between commercial and residential spaces. The following limitations would be place on live work units: the maximum commercial space is 1,000 square feet, retail sales, on-site services, and eat/drink establishments would be the only commercial uses allowed. Finally, live work would only be allowed in the R-14 zone along arterials (Primary, Minor, Collector) and in the CA zone when at least 150 feet from an arterial. 5. D-12 Animals Modifications Description: This item proposes to amend the amount of additional lot size required to keep an additional Household Pet to match the additional lot size required for the keeping of additional medium lot domestic animals (from 10,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet). Also, to discontinue the requirement of an Additional Animals Permit for people who have the dictated additional lot size. For example, a person with one acre of lot size would be allowed to keep four medium lot domestic animals and up to three household pets without obtaining an Additional Animals Permit. Finally, to remove ducks and geese from medium lot domestic animals definition and place in small lot domestic animals definition. 6. D-14 Temporary Uses Description: This item proposes to create a two tier structure for temporary use permits. The criteria used to determine the tier level include: the length and duration of the activity, the hours of operation, consistency with underlying zone, the impact on sunounding zones. Additionally, the number of auto sale events would be limited to one seven day period per quarter per site. Temporary use permits would be valid for one year. The fee for Tier I would be $75 and for Tier II $150. 7. D-21 Down Lighting Description: This item proposes to add a definition of downligbting to Title IV. Also, to amend design district standards to require the use of downlighting as applicable. Alternative lighting may be allowed when reviewed and approved administratively. 8. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units Description: This item proposes to allow as an Administrative Conditional use detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, & R-14 zones. ADU's would only be allowed in association with single-family dwellings. No more than 50 ADU's would be permitted per year. Either the primary home or the ADU would be required to be owner occupied and the owner will sign an affidavit regarding this. Each ADU will be evaluated to ensure consistency with the architectural character of primary dwelling. ADU's will not be counted towards density. A notice on the property title will be required to be filed; it will include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the approved site/floor plan, and a statement of regarding the limitations of ADU's in Title IV. One off street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking for primary dwelling will be required. Other building standards (side setbacks, height, etc.) will be the same as primary dwelling except for rear yards which will be determined through Administrative review. 9. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions Description: This item proposes to revise the definition of building height, so that it reflects International Building Code standard by measuring from existing grade. Also, to add definitions of £RC Report.doc ' I Existing (Jrade and Urade Plane. Finally, to revise the definition of Net Density to so tlrnt trails arc removed from the calculation and so that some man-made slopes may he removed \vhen approved by the Administration. [_~~TTWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43 .21 C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures None required for this non-project action. C. Exhibits No exhibits for this non-project action. D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal has no probable impacts. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report. ./ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., on June 19, 2009. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 O.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with a $75.00 application fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. ERC Report.doc First Last Street City, State Zip Sue Rider 1835 NE 20th St Renton, WA 98056 William O'Connor 921 S Washington St Port Angeles, WA 98362 Sue Larson-Kinzer 1733 NE 20th St Renton, WA 98056 William Collins 420 Cedar Ave S Renton, WA 98057 Besim Abadzic 727 Field Ave NE Renton, WA 98059 H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\Docket Group 1\SEPA\Docket 1 POR.xls Page 1 of 1 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION APPLICATION NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) LUA09-055, ECF City of Renton 2009 Docket Group 1 DESCRIPTION Docket Group 1 includes the following group of nine docket items: #D-02: Indoor Recreation, #D-04: Commercial Setbacks, #D-08: Stream Re-Class, #D-11: Live-Work Units, #D-12: Animals Modifications, #D-14: Temporary Uses, #D-21: Down Lighting, #D-23: Accessory Dwelling Units, and #D-24: Bulk Standards & Definitions. LOCATION: Citywide. LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development 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 June 19, 2009. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: June 5, 2009 June 1, 2009 1:/,/~ ~Q ~ ?.'David Daniels, Administrator Fire & Emergency Services Department Tec~a=, f o,J,f t/oJ A~o, Community Services Department Department of Community & Economic Development C?b-or-09 Date ca,{1 {o'J Date I ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMIITEE MEETING NOTICE June 1, 2009 To; Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator I. David Daniels, Fire & Emergency Services, Administrator Alex Pietsch, CED Administrator From; Jennifer Henning, CED Planning Manager Meeting Date; Monday, June 1, 2009 Time; 3:00 PM Location: Sixth Floor Conference Room #620 Agenda listed below. Silver King Short Plat (Timmons} LUA09-002, ECF, SHPL-A Location: 1215 Nile Avenue NE. The applicant is requesting Administrative Short Plat approval and Environmental Review for an existing 35,401 square foot parcel into 3 lots for the future construction of single-family residences. The proposal for three lots would arrive at a density of 3.98 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). There is an existing house which is proposed for removal. The project site is located within the Residential -4 (R-4) dwelling units per acre zoning designation, however the applicant is proposing a "small lot cluster" development. The proposed lots would range in net size from 5,000 square feet in area to 8,698 square feet. Access would be provided via a new 18-foot wide private alley extending from 148th Ave SE. The applicant has requested a street modification in order for the alley to be used as primary access for proposed lot A and to reduce the width of the alley to 18 feet. A total of 2,298 square feet Category 3 wetlands are present in the western portion of the site and are associated with a Class 5 stream. Bob Singh Preliminary Plat (Dolbee/ LUA09-050, ECF, PP {KING CO. FILE #L0750053) Location: 19029 1201 " Avenue SE. The applicant is requesting a Preliminary Plat and Environmental Review of a 2.14-acre site located at 19029 120th Avenue SE. This application is vested to King County Development Standards and is located within King County's R-6 zoning designation. The applicant proposed to subdivide the lot into 9 lots for single-family residential development and one Tract for draina_ge and recreation. lots 1-8 range in size from 5,696 to 5,800 square feet. Lot 9 is proposed as a future development tract and is 28,370 square feet. All buildings on site are to be removed. Access to the lots would be via SE 191st Street. The site was graded prior to application submittal; as such, 42 replacement trees are required at 3-inch caliper. The applicant has proposed to install a drainage vault in Tract A, in addition to street frontage improvements along 120th Avenue SE and 191st Street. HCC Expansion & Remodel (Timmons} LUA09-051, ECF, SA-H location: 3031 NE 101h Street. The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the phased construction of additions to and the interior remodel of the existing Highlands Community Church facility. The 19,000 square feet of additions include office space, a new lobby and a 2-story education wing. The additions would create the opportunity to remodel the existing facility and increase the size of the sanctuary. The proposal also includes an expansion of the surface parking lot in the amount of 168,000 square feet. As part of the parking lot expansion the applicant is also proposing associated landscaping and pedestrian pathways. The site is approximately 7.68 acres and is located within the Center Village (CV) and Residential-8 du/ac zoning designations and is also located within Urban Design District D. Access to the site would continue to be provided via existing curb cuts along Kirkland Ave NE, NE 9th and NE 10th Street. One additional entry to the new parking area is proposed on the southwest corner of I ,. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMI JUNE 1, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 2 MEETING AGENDA the site along NE 9th Street. The applicant is requesting three administrative modifications in order to allow parking between the structure and the street; to downsize the refuse and recycle area from 390 square feet to 260 square feet; and to include landscaping in the right-of-way, along NE 9th Street, as part of the required 15- foot wide landscape buffer. There appear to be no critical areas on-site. CONSENT ITEM: 2009 Docket-Group 1 (Mathias/ LUA09-055, ECF Location: Citywide. 2009 Docket -Group 1 includes the following nine docket items: #D-02: Indoor Recreation, #D-04: Commercial Setbacks, #D-08: Stream Re-Class, #D-11: Live-Work Units, #D-12: Animals Modifications, #D-14: Temporary Uses, #D-21: Down Lighting, #D-23: Accessory Dwelling Units, and #D-24: Bulk Standards & Definitions. cc: D. Law, Mayor J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer S. Dale Estey, CED Director• D. Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshall N. Watts, Development Services Director ® F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner W. Flora, Deputy Cfiief/Fire Marshal• J. Medzegian, Council P. Hahn, Transportation Systems Director C. Vincent, CED Planning Director• L. Warren, City Attorney ® ' ERG REPORT City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERCMEETING DATE: June 1, 2009 Project Name: 2009 Docket -Group 1 Owner: NIA Applicant: City of Renton Contact: Chip Vincent, Planning Division Director, City of Renton File Number: LUA09-055, ECF Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Associate Planner Project Summary: 2009 Docket -Group 1 includes the following nine docket items: #D-02: Indoor Recreation, #D-04: Commercial Setbacks, #D-08: Stream Re-Class, #D-11: Live-Work Units, #D-12: Animals Modifications, #D-14: Temporary Uses, #D-21: Down Lighting, #D-23: Accessory Dwelling Units, and #D-24: Bulk Standards & Definitions. Project Location: Citywide Exist. Bldg. Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): Site Area: NIA Total Building Area GSF: NIA STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). I PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION I BACKGROUND 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use Description: This item proposes to amend the Zoning Use Table, RMC 4-2-060J, to permit new Indoor Recreational Uses in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North I & 2 (UC-NI & UC-N2) zoning designations, subject to some restrictions. The proposed restrictions include: i. In the IL zone, only permitted in Employment Area Valley (EAV); ii. In the CN zone, limited to a maximum gross floor area of 3,000 square feet; iii. In the CD zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure; iv. In the CO zone, limited to health clubs/fitness centers/sports clubs, which shall be developed as part of larger office structures. Such uses shall not stand alone and shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of any one floor of a building whose primary use is office; v. In the COR zone, only in conjunction with offices, residences, hotels, and convention centers, or research and development facilities, and should be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development; vi. In the UC-N 1 zone, freestanding structures not permitted unless architecturally and functionally integrated into an overall shopping center or mixed use development. vii. In the UC-N2 zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure. 2009 Docket Group 1 ERC Report.doc I • • City of Renton Department of C,m 2009 DOCKET -GROUP 1 Report of June 1, 2009 2. D-04: Commercial Setbacks 'ity & Economic Development · ·onmental Review Committee Report LUA09-055, ECF Page 2 of3 Description: This item proposes to add procedures to Title IV that so that the Planning Division can require, or an applicant can request, Site Plan Review in order to reduce setbacks where code allows setbacks to be reduced through site plan review. This would only occur for small scale commercial uses that would have been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review and that currently cannot use Site Plan Review to reduce setbacks. a. Location: Citywide. 3. D-08: Stream Re-class Description: This item proposes to upgrade from Class 3 to Class 2 portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek. This is based on information provided by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe that indicates the presence of fish some reaches of the streams. Additionally, it is proposed that process for reclassification of streams to higher level be clarified in Title IV. The process will require administrative acceptance/determination, followed by legislative amendment. 4. D-11: Live-Work Units Description: This item proposes to allow Live Work Units in the CN, R-14, and CA zones. The following would be required: nonresidential space to be built to commercial code, street presence and pedestrian orientation, one parking space for the residential space with parking for commercial based on type, and an internal connection between commercial and residential spaces. The following limitations would be place on live work units: the maximum commercial space is 1,000 square feet, retail sales, on-site services, and eat/drink establishments would be the only commercial uses allowed. Finally, live work would only be allowed in the R-14 zone along arterials (Primary, Minor, Collector) and in the CA zone when at least 150 feet from an arterial. 5. D-12 Animals Modifications Description: This item proposes to amend the amount of additional lot size required to keep an additional Household Pet to match the additional lot size required for the keeping of additional medium lot domestic animals (from 10,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet). Also, to discontinue the requirement of an Additional Animals Permit for people who have the dictated additional lot size. For example, a person with one acre of lot size would be allowed to keep four medium lot domestic animals and up to three household pets without obtaining an Additional Animals Permit. Finally, to remove ducks and geese from medium lot domestic animals definition and place in small lot domestic animals definition. 6. D-14 Temporary Uses Description: This item proposes to create a two tier structure for temporary use permits. The criteria used to determine the tier level include: the length and duration of the activity, the hours of operation, consistency with underlying zone, the impact on surrounding zones. Additionally, the number of auto sale events would be limited to one seven day period per quarter per site. Temporary use permits would be valid for one year. The fee for Tier I would be $75 and for Tier II $150. 7. D-21 Down Lighting Description: This item proposes to add a definition of downlighting to Title IV. Also, to amend design district standards to require the use of downlighting as applicable. Alternative lighting may be allowed when reviewed and approved administratively. 8. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units Description: This item proposes to allow as an Administrative Conditional use detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, & R-14 zones. ADU's would only be allowed in association with single-family dwellings. No more than 50 ADU's would be permitted per year. Either the primary home or the ADU would be required to be owner occupied and the owner will sign an affidavit regarding this. Each ADU will be evaluated to ensure consistency with the architectural character of primary dwelling. ADU's will not be counted towards density. A notice on the property title will be required to be filed; it will include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the 2009 Docket Group I ERC Report.doc • City a/Renton Department a/Con 2009 DOCKET -GROUP 1 Report of June I, 2009 ity & Economic Development · ·onmental Review Committee Report LUA09-055, ECF Page 3 of3 approved site/floor plan, and a statement of regarding the limitations of ADU's in Title IV. One off street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking for primary dwelling will be required. Other building standards (side setbacks, height, etc.) will be the same as primary dwelling except for rear yards which will be determined through Administrative review. 9. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions Description: This item proposes to revise the definition of building height, so that it reflects International Building Code standard by measuring from existing grade. Also, to add definitions of Existing Grade and Grade Plane. Finally, to revise the definition of Net Density to so that trails are removed from the calculation and so that some man-made slopes may be removed when approved by the Administration. I PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures None required for this non-project action. C. Exhibits No exhibits for this non-project action. D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal has no probable impacts. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report . ./ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in tbe Official File and may be attached to this report. Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., on June 19, 2009. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 O.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with a $75.00 application fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. 2009 Docket Group 1 ERC Report.doc Angie Mathias From: Sent: To: Subject: Ms. Mathias, Karen Walter [Karen.Walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us] Friday, May 29, 2009 1 :37 PM Angie Mathias 2009 Docket, Group #1, LUA09-055, Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Division has reviewed the Notice of Application materials for the above referenced project. We support the City of Renton's proposal D-08: Stream Reclassification, which will upgrade portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek from Class 3 stream to Class 2 streams. We encourage the City to adopt this classification as soon as possible to afford these sections of stream better protection for fisheries resources. Thank you, Karen Walter Watersheds and Land Use Team Leader Muck/eshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Division 3901517:t'd Ave S£ Auburn, WA 98092 253-876-3116 1 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: May 15, 2009 LAND USE NUMBER and APPLICATION NAME: LUA09-055, ECF, 2009 Docket, Group #1 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS: D-02: Indoor Recreational Use: This item proposes to amend the Zoning Use Table, RMC 4-2-060J, to permit new Indoor Recreational Uses in the Industrial Light (!L), Commercial Neighborhood (CN). Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR). and the Urban Center North 1 & 2 (UC-N1 & UC-N2) zoning designations, subject to some restrictions. The proposed restrictions include: In the IL zone, only permitted in Employment Area Valley (EAV); In the CN zone, limited to a maximum gross floor area of 3,000 square feet In the CD zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure: In the CO zone, limited to health clubs/fitness centers/sports clubs, which shall be developed as part of larger office structures. Such uses shall not stand alone and shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of any one floor of a building whose primary use is office; In the COR zone, only in conjunction with offices, residences, hotels, and convention centers, or research and development facilities, and should be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development: In the UC-N1 zone, freestanding structures not permitted unless architecturally and functionally integrated into an overall shopping center or mixed use development; In the UC-N2 zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure. Location: Citywide in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD). Commercial Office {CO), Commercial/Office/Residential {COR), and the Urban Center North 1 & 2 (UC-N1 & UC-N2) zones. D-04: Setback Modifications: This item proposes to add procedures to Title IV that so that the Planning Division can require, or an applicant can request, Site Plan Review in order to reduce front setbacks. This would only occur for small scale commercial uses that would have been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review. Location: Citywide. D-08: Stream Reclassification: This item proposes to upgrade from Class 3 ta Class 2 portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek. This is based on information provided by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe that indicates the presence of fish some reaches of the streams. Additionally, it is proposed that process for reclassification of streams to higher level be clarified in Title IV. The process will require administrative acceptance/determination, followed by legislative amendment. Location: The portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek that have been identified by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife {WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe. D-11: Live-Work Units: This item proposes to allow Live Work Units in the CN, R-14, and CA zones. The following would be required: nonresidential space to be built to commercial code, street presence and pedestrian orientation, one parking space for the residential space with parking for commercial based on type, and an internal connection between commercial and residential spaces. The following limitations would be place on live work units: the maximum commercial space is 1,000 square feet. retail sales, on-site services. and eaUdrink establishments would be the only commercial uses allowed. Finally, live work would only be allowed in the R-14 zone along arterials (Primary, Minor, Collector) and in the CA zone when at least 150 feet from an arterial. Location: Citywide in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Arterial (CA) and, Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones D-12 Animals Modifications: This item proposes to amend the amount of additional lot size required to keep an additional Household Pet to match the additional lot size required for the keeping of additional medium lot domestic animals (from 10,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet). Also, to discontinue the requirement of an Additional Animals Permit for people who have the dictated additional lot size. For example, a person with one acre of lot size would be allowed to keep four medium lot domestic animals and up to three household pets without obtaining an Additional Animals Permit. Finally, to remove ducks and geese from medium lot domestic animals definition and place in small lot domestic animals definition. Location: Citywide. D-14 Ternporary Uses: This ilern propose::. to c,-eo.le a two tief' ;;,tructure for t6mpurary use permit:,. Tha c;it6ria ;;:,,ad to determine the tier level include: the length and duration of the activity, the hours of operation, consistency with underlying zone, the impact on surrounding zones. Additionally, the number of auto sale events would be limited to one seven day period per quarter per site. Temporary use permits would be valid for one year The fee for Tier I would be $75 and for Tier II $150. Location: Citywide. D-21 Down Lighting: This item proposes to add a definition of downlighting to Title IV Also. to amend design district standards to require the use of downlighting as applicable. Alternative lighting may be allowed when reviewed and approved administratively. Location: Citywide in design districts. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units: This item proposes to allow as an Administrative Conditional use detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, & R-14 zones. ADU's would only be allowed in association with single- family dwellings. No more than 50 ADU's would be permitted per year. Either the primary home or the ADU would be required to be owner occupied and the owner will sign an affidavit regarding this. Each ADU wilt be evaluated to ensure consistency with the architectural character of primary dwelling. ADU's will not be counted towards density. A notice on the property title will be required to be filed; it will include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the approved site/floor plan, and a statement of regarding the limitations of ADU's in Title IV. One off street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking for primary dwelling will be required. Other building standards (side setbacks, height, etc.) will be the same as primary dwelling except for rear yards which wilt be determined through Administrative review. Location: Citywide in the Resource Conservation (RC), Residential One Dwelling Unit per Acre {R-1 ), Residential Four Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-4), Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Acre (R-8), Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10), and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre {R-14) zones. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions: This item proposes to revise the definition of building height, so that it reflects International Building Code standard. Also, to add definitions of Existing Grade and Grade Plane. Finally, to revise the definition of Net Density to so th, , ·ails are removed from the calculation and so that s, removed when approved by the Administration. Location: Cityvvide. man-made slopes may be OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON~SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and zoning changes. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS APPLICATION DATE: May 11, 2009 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development, Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Environmental Documents that evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist dated May 11. 2009. Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: These non-project actions will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate Proposed Mitigation Measures: The analysis of the proposal does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provisions. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed at the time of a site-specific development proposal on the subject site. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Angie Mathias. Associate Planner, Department of Community and Economic Development. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias (425) 430 -6576 PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION lf you would like to receive further information on the environmental review of this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Department of Community & Economic Development, Planning Division. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. You must return this form to receive future information regarding the environmental determination for this project. File No./Name: LUA09-055, ECF, 2009 Docket, Group #1 NAME {.!,,j;(Jn AAA::02-1'c ADDREss 12'1 F1 £Lo i4Vf.. NE. TELEPHONE NO· lf2_,; -4'41-1>74 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: May 15. 2009 LAND USE NUMBER and APPLICATION NAME LUAG9-G55. ECF, 2009 Docket, Group #1 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS: 0-02: Indoor R<>creation~I Use: This ,b· :G ~...,cr-c :1-c Zoning Use Table. Rr~C '-·?-~GOJ t:, p~rmjt ,.,,, .. ln,i<:ur Re,,.rnr.1"'''"·! l.se, n'.;,ec •IL, c~-w-erc .. 11 Ne1gCborhood \CN;. Cei,ler clo•:mt,,"n (CJ:. CurrirllH'c:1,il Cff, .. ~ ,::::;, 1COR1 ~c,c -1-, Urbw Certer 'lorlh 1 & 2 :UC-\J1 ~ UC-N?: zc,i11n<_· n,,~qnaot,u"' '"'I"'''<· s"n~ Hslrn:1t,•is T·1<· 1'l·•1••,~<+•.I rn,lnr.·10·1·. ,ncluGe· In the IL zone. on1,· peronotwc ,., Employ•-er·t A·e,o •/,,11,,y l~AV). 1,, Iii~ (;N ecri~ lw.,le,•.l <>" """"'"' ·, JreJ of J.~UO ~qLare 'eel. In the CC zor·,e mus'. be loc~.\er:l ,·,.th,,,,, rr,x~,1-1.~,· ,1rcc1 "" Ir, ,1,. CO,,,.,~ ·,, I t~l:I clubs/f1lness centers,spor:s cl,.bs. ,•,h co sr~11 be ce,1elo:iec ~s p,,rl Pl l~"l"" df,, ~ sl·uc:lur~~ s.,, lo Lis<-, ,I ,d r ,,1 ~t~"' alone a,·.d s~3II ~o: occur,y "'"'€ ta;in 1,11H rlrn,, (), ~ l•t.ild11 ~ wlHN' pr, 11,orv 1.s,," u"ir~ In the COR zone. on y ,n corww . .-t rn ru-s,d~1·cHs clH s ~n,I co, ,,e, l1u1 .s,•nt,,r,, ,or I C<c,G,Ycl· ,l 1~ develo~'nent fac,,t,es ~no sl1cu:,• tir, ~rc;1-,1~.,i,,,~1,-,-11<1 ri..11~·.,,,,,,1,," 1,-",~lc,d 11'tll 11,H dH,rl,.11>111rnt I,· "he UC-~J' z~w freesland1ng slrL,Cl·Jres n~1 ~erm,tt~,I ""''" 0trr,hl~ct,,·~lly "'·"' mi,ed use deveopmeo: In 11,~ v:-N? ,:,·,~ rniat I,,, icHaiis•, w,1·11n a ,truct.Jre "' l0 c l11dus:r;,I l,~1,1 {II) C:orr:111H,1.,I Nt,ql·.L"rlrnocl 1C~1 Cei:e, D0N1:own 1::0: Comm..ou~l•Off,r.e/RHlllHl\l:~l ,CORl ,,nd l'1e Jr~a,·, Cenle· Noclh I & 2 :UC~. t.. :JC t<2: :ones D-04: Setback Modification~ Tl·,s 1~m .,roooses I~ dJ,! D ~·lie 1\/ :h~: 50 1h~: lhe Pl,;,'"'-~ ::,«,-;,o•, .-;,·, require. or ;;11 appl1cw1t car· ·uqu~sl_ $,: .. Pl~·1 Re,rn·.v ,r·, ·u . .,~.,en fr0,·1 setbuck, T•11,; >'nuld cc.cur ':,r ,;--,:,11 sc~le commerci,;1 uses 1h31 ,._,,_ild 1,,..,., ""'"' n11, .. rw ~e ~'"""" f,,_1rr1 Sl'r Plc,11 Rev,e,·, Local·on D-OB: Stream Rec1a5$1fication· r1·os item p·o:y,ses lo ''Vir~.de 'ro·n ci~,~ :J '" Cinss 2 "'"t,uro-"' Maplewoo~ Creek. T~,s ,s b3sed en 1r.fow~t,or. pro·,,ce,i ~y :t-e '.'!a,t-,1r,glrn1 l;~p~·1n,H, ,. ,r F,sh f. 'llildlifr ~n.! !he M~ckleshoot Tribe th"t ,nd,cJ:es the prese~ce of fish sor-.e c~,,:,1,,,, ul 111H slcHairTI' A,lnit:u,~1, 11 as~ n;l,,c-e,! ll1at process for rcclass,ftcJton of strb11ns lo 1,,g~e· le,·el be cla·i',ed ,r. Tille I\! TliH prc:e;e,,ss will""""" ~,H:r11,1•,a1,.,,,, accep'.~nccJdctcrm1na1,on. folCMCd by leg1slatv~ acne·1dmenl LocalLor ~-,e pu·1101·s d Huney c,~,4 ~"d s',·'~.pl~wnrnl ~reek 1hat hil,<'.e been ,dcn:,r,ec by \11e ·,vashll"~lon Department o' Fish & W11d:1i•J, ,vnFw;. ,,.,,i ·t, .. HL<.;.-·~,l·<·L'I fol,~ D-11: Live-Wor~ Units: This 1ler11 ;,rn;J<JSHS I<, ~llow ~i,·e '.'/ork Units n lhn C'-J "-H c.nd ~1\ zor,es ~,c fo:c,>1r<; .,,o,J<! be recuored· nonresident_,~· SD~Ge :o .,~ t,,.,.\ '" ,.n:n·rn,rc,a wde slreel pr,.~e,·c" Ll1d ~cdcstr~n orientat,or ore r,Jr;.-_,,·,; space fer :he res,den\rnl space v11t1 ~""'"~ Im '""" w,-,rc:,~I !maed <'n lype. ancl ,,n nlernal con118ct en bet•:,een commerciJI "nd res1cenl1al spaces The follow,nr. l1m1ta:1ons ,•mule be rs lace on live Mork ,ir,ih 111~ "'""'' "'" w·rn--~, c,-11 space ,s 1,000 SQU<1re fo;el. reta,: sales on-s,te services. ~rad ,;~t,'urn" 0~:~1,1.~,.,-.Hr 1~ wuuld "~ ,t.e nn.y ,_omme·c,a c.~es allowod. Ftn-illy. ·;ve work wou,c only be a lowe,: '" toe R·14 mrae ~:,mc1 airtw,als , Pr"n~ry l,'.,nor. Co,lec10, \ anc ,n l'ie CA zor,e w·1en at leasl 1SU 'eet f,om an arteri,sl Loc~t,m, Cilyc,1<!~ '" th, Cornmer<.al Ne,ohbo·hooc 'CN',_ Coswerc,a A1eria ICA) and, Residential Fourteen D.vell,ng U·vl~ p<,-, AGre iR-·4) "'" e, , D-12 Animals Modifications. Ths 11cm proµcses 10 an·end ti'e amount cf a~d,,,onal lut s,zP Ill '"''I' ,,,. ~~c!.tional household Pet to s1atch the "ddMr,.:,I 101 ::,le recuired fo· \he keep,ag ~f a,Jd1t1011~ 101 ccmest,, an,mals /from 10000 scume feet to 7.500 ~quJre leet). /,lso. lo d·scont:nue t~e requr~rneril oC an Add11,,,r13I Arn~·~ls Pe•mit 'or :ieople who ha,e 1·1c CICtJICd JOd1:1ondl lei so,e f-o· essmpe. 3 perso~ •:J1to 011e ,ire,• nf c;I s,c~ ,vc,,ild " allowed lo keep four med,wm lot ~or--est·c a.11ma1s a·1d ~~ to lliree ho·saenold pe'.s v,1thoul otit.w11riy an Ad~·t,c,r,al A111r· dis Permit. FrnJII)', 10 remove ~ucks a1d geese fmrn rred1urn 1ol dume,ti,, c.11irr ~I, d,-fi11l1{)ll ;-,:,<1 pL;c,-. ,,, sm~' lot ~onrnsr,c aniMals ddm·t,on Location Cit·,,-,ce D-14 Temporary Uses: Th,s ,tall" ar;:,:,oses to c·calc ,i 1We> 1,cr ot•uc.tLrC rnr t~mpor3r',' use perrr1ls T~s, cnlena usej lo UeterrnirlH 1he, l,er leve ,nr.lLJrle i'le lengl'1 and dura:ion ol lhc acli;1:·1. the hours of operJl1~,·. c;:,·1s,slency w1lh under y1ng ,one, !he i·n;:,acl 011 surrounci~q zcnes Add1l1onall,, :he nun•tcr o! Jcilo sJle e,·enls ,•,o.1ld be 1,mnec tc, 01e se•,er day p~<·Od per ~uilrlw per s,1e Tem~ormy use pc•m1'.s wau,~ b,;, yJl,;j lor one yeJr 11",e lee for T,er I •:,,ould c,e $ h 3rC for Tier II $150 L<><,Al1011 C11:r.v1de D-21 Down Ugh(ing: ls1s 1te0· proposes lo aoc a cJ~f,not,en ,,i d,i·:11 l.ullt,,ig ·u Title 1·,1 A'~U lei amonc Jnsiql' d1,;:ricl standJrds to reqc.i•e :t·,,;, JSC ot downl,gtil1n~ as a~pl1cabls, A't~,r·.,,1,ve l1uhtnu 111ny lJ~ ~.1,,wrd v,l1Hn ,~v1<0WHC ilrn; appro,ed adm,n,slrJll',ciy Lcc,11,os· C,t,w1de ,n ces1gn d1s'.r cts D-23 Accessory Dwelling Unil~-:111a tern pro~oses tn i!llnw as Jn Adm,rdrJti,c Ccndt,or;:,l use dctochecl ,\ccessor-,. Owell1ng Urots ,ADU's) ,n RC. R·1. R-4. R-8 R-1,J & "<-14 zon<,s_ ADJ s ·.vould onl 1 be a!lowed 11 ~,soc al1or v,,1:, s,~gle Jam1ly dwellings No mcr<e llo,m 50 Ami', wo,Jld LH .rn, 11 tied per year E,ther the prn~r, home or the f,DL; NOwl~ be reQuired lo be owner occup1ud ~r,d lilH owner v,ill sign an 2ff,dav t reqmjinq th,s E,Kh ADI~· w·I "" cvci!uJl<·d 10 (•nsure cons,slancy ,,,th the ;;rcliitedLHHI r:h,irncler of or·rn~ry d .... e.lng. ADU", will ~01 be cou1tnd :owJrcs d~;s,:·1 r, nol1ce on the pru;,erl)' 1,Ue w,11 be required tc "" 111.,n, ·1 ,,,11 11,c,ude •1-.e ,egal descript10~ of t1e proper\\', a co~·, of 1h,· ~µp-o,cd s,teifloor plan. and;; slaler-,~nt uf -~•Jardll'~ tlrn l·rnitntrnna of ADU sin Tille I',,_ One off ,;tree: park1nq sp,icc ~er ,\D·J ·n add1\,on lo the psrk1ng for pnmary dwHll,ng will he ,e,:LJireJ Other hu,lding s:andards (side setbacks height etc:.) will be the same 3S prirnar1 dv,el·•~'.) e<'-"'~I lu· r .. nr y,i,d, ,~hc·1 •:.,,II l,e celerrn,ned lh.-ouqh Acl~1,n,slrnl1ve rc,;c'N L0Cc\l1m·, c,1,w,de 'n the Resource Con,~rv"1'("' [RC) R~~,~ent,,J C,ie Dwe,!l,ng Un 1 pm Acre (R-· 1 Res1cent1al Fa,Jr D,,cll·n~ Un,t per Acre ,R-·11 Rea<denl1al Eglit Ow~llir.,; •.Jr,,1,-f.,e, Ave (R-3J, R>eairl.<1·,1,~: Ter, Dwell,ng Unit, per !C..crc (R 101. J·1d Res,cenl1al Fourteen D-Nell1ng Jails rer /,,:r" 1R·· ~;. ,-011ea D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions, Th,s ,le'n propC5cs 1o ·ev,s<:e tr,c d,r,n1l,on ol bu1ld1rg he,gn, so ln"t ,1 r€'Jlecls ln\amatior-.al Build,ng Code standard Also \o acd det,n,11010 ~f Ex,st,n;i Gr,i:1,e ~n~ G·ad~ 1-'lane F,~ally tc re,·ise I% cc'.t \ll1or ol \).~: [',o\ne,,t·. I~ ··,.·I ;re,,, .sr~ reo-c.~c fro•,. I·,-' r~0 ·c,vd '.'Jhc'I' Jp:,ro·,~d ~ .. th · ~dn,,, 1st,~·.~·. Lccc(9_c,_ ,-1t;;,1 0Pfl0,\AL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE iDNS) , ,,f S~·'!u,, ·us ~ca:~r --,,nd :, ~2,'.:.'.' ,'.-tl'·~'~'..'.c"'''"'C' ''"i,,c"''"""," u~,'~':,' ;'./~~:·~~r~ ce.s ,~ G'"~ ;,_,,,.,~ tr:,: 0 s like., ·,-. be ssue~ , omm~·,' 11,., '""'""~" L,~,S ;,-~ c~~~;~:~.:.t:~'.-~ of Nso~r,; c·,~~-ri~-~::, ci'~~':· 4 "'.1/:i'ca/:::,;~·:.1 ~~r cu -" ·,! ll1r Tl ,~sl,ol,! APPllCATION DATE· May 1 \, 2onq Permits/Review Requee.letl. i:mirw,nei;c1 ,SEPA.1 P.a,,ev, Location where application may be reviewed. Dc~0rt,1cr1t a, Co1,·"'·" ,:, & l::coi,cm,c LJr··,elcpmes: l-'IJrnir1/. u,,,s,o,· 1 OS~ Srn,tl\ (;r,acy '.'!~y R~n•w, 'ii 1\ 9~(1,',7 Environmental Document~ that evaluate the Proposed Project: E·w,rc,n111entJ Checel1•,1 Ca led Ma,· ; I . .!fJ(<l Dovclopment Regulations Used For ProJect M1t1g~tion· The~e non-~ro.ect act""" v1111 .,., ~.1hiec;t to toe c,1:, s SEP~ o,d,r,a~rn aPd Dc,clopmc~: Req.1lal eris c,,-J 01hcr Jppl,cJble codes a1d ,,_,q,,l;l'.10·1, as apprcp·,ate Proposed Mitigation Measures· lho analys·s of lhB r,roposal clces not ,.,·,eal ,my 3,i"""" .. ,w,mrirr,.,-,·~1 ,m;.~, 1, reqwiC\g ~,,tog31<01 above ~sd Oeyond b<ist·ng code pro·.,s,ors Ho,~91,er. nc,1:~311011 m"y I"' ""'~'~'"'Y ~-,d ~-.~, t,~ ,m~osed at the lLC">e cf a sile-speC!f1c oe,·e1,,pmenl rrnpos,,I n11 th" "'"I'''-' ,·1, Corn111en1s or the aoove aopl1cal,on ,,,.,,t be sul,,n.tlcd n ,•,nt·n~ to J\n~e f,la;h,os. Asso~1ate Pla~ner. Uei,artmenl of Comrnt1111:y ""J F.mnure11, [)rvHlup·11,;nl 10.C~ Sn.,11, Gracy Way, Rento,· WA 930~7. h, C 00 p ·, 01 May 29. 2009. if you r,a,e qL,esl·cns ,.-,,,c:t t·11s prpr,os,sl er w~-1 le, 1, .. r·,.-,e,~ .-, of rr.,c,_,,,J ~nd ,~~"'"'~ adc,t,cna ·10tificat,on ty mail conta,:I the Pm1e<.1 Mw,c1g<-< A·,,:,·,~ wl11, ,ui,--.,1, ,.,,,11~1 ,,,II aLlCrm,t ,.all, becenie a paclv of 'ecorG an<i ,;111 be nol1f1ed of any cec1~1uro on r,s Dro1~cl CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias (425) 430 -6576 PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION II )'OU 'NOul:j ·«(• to cece,,,,:, hirtlwr 1~tor113t101 oc t~e ~.1'Nonn,;,11lc; w: e,' of :i-,,s propo~ec f"":n,·1. -crnpl,-1~ t•, ~ ''>r", ;>nd rctc,rn 10 c,t; of Rnn'.<"'· u~p~rlmer,· c,f Co~,.,,~ 111,· ti. [01·,om,~ Ue,·,.1r,prnenl H~nr,·,J Q,,,s,c,r-, · O~~ Scut·1 ,-;r~dy Way. Renton. 1.'/A J3C-'.'7. YolJ 11wsl relu1n this form lo ,eccov~ f11t<1rc ,nto,m;,t,on reg Md mg the cnvironmcnt~! dererminat,on for !/us proje~r. fue No 1Name LUAU9-055, ECF. 2009 Dockal, Group #1 N,\',11:: ------------- ,>,DDRESS ___ _ 1 [Lffl--ONE r.O CERTIFICATION I, ( rl 5 S" D v-€M-,S &1.,..., hereby certify that __3_ copies of the above document were posted by me in 3-conspicuous places or nearby ~e described property on '""\\\\\ I I 1 ,,''\,_ YNN ~1111 DATE: S [40°/ SIGNED: ~~-'7i~l'');~ 1!'J,,. I I ... ,·-, ~ ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing,in fl ' ~ 'l ~-~ :,, '_D~ (J _, = ?. '<f:.E .. \ .. ~,F .,\"'""'~~ ~ 1111 WASl-l'i ,,.::- 111111\\\\''" ,.,_ I q day of_,~~==-------· City of nton Deparlment of Community & Economic_ , _ efopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMEN . COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 APPLICANT: Ci of Renton CT MANAGER: An PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grau PLEASE RETURN REVI W SHEET TO SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: ry A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable Moro Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Waler Liaht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use UtilitJ"es Animals Transoortation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airporl Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional infonna · n is needed to properly assess this proposal. Date City of nton Department of Community & Economic_ ,.elopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-055, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 APPLICANT: Ci of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: An ie Mathias PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grou SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE PLEASE RETURN REVIEW SHEET TO JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attactl.!~\;f,Q'~YWa~ve and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable Mon, Element of the Probable Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Impacts Earth Housino Air Aesthetics Water Liaht!Gfare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnarlation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS c. w ,1,ava rp,lewed this a a as >'/hfire additional · I e on to those areas in which we have expertise and hav rly assess this proposal. c-~~4--- Date Probable More Major Information Impacts Necessary areas of probable impact or City of . nton Department of Community & Economic lopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION NO: LUA09-055, ECF APPLICANT: Ci of Renton PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grou 1 SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 PROJECT MANAGER: An ie Mathias PLEASE RETURN REVIEVi~H@~V/SlON JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attached Project Narrative and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable Mo,e Element of the Probable Probable Mo,e Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earlh Housina Air Aesthetics Water Unht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnnrtation Environmental Health Public Services Energy! Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have experfise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas whe additional infonnation is nee~1d to ':.roperly assess this proposal. Date City of ___ nton Department of Community & Economic lopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION NO: LUA09-055, ECF APPLICANT: Ci of Renton PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grou 1 SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 PROJECT MANAGER: An ie Mathias PLEASE RETURN RE\SM.~iifBroN JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attached Project Narrative and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable Mon, Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Hausinn Air Aesthetics Water Liaht!G/are Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnorlation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Natural Resources Historic/Cultural Preservation Airporl. Environment 10.000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS V(3-1.,<-L C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have experlise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. City of .. ~nton Department of Community & Economic~~. ,Jopment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET CITY OF RENTON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION NO: LUA09-055, ECF APPLICANT: Ci of Renton PROJECT TITLE: 2009 Docket, Grou 1 SITE AREA: N/A LOCATION: CITYWIDE COMMENTS DUE: MAY 29, 2009 DATE CIRCULATED: MAY 15, 2009 i· Li r ..i PROJECT MANAGER: An ie Mathias BUILDING DIVISION PLEASE RETURN REVIEW SHEET TO JUDITH SUBIA IN PLANNING, FLOOR SIX SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Please see attached Project Narrative and Proposal Summary A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable Mo,e Element of the Probable Probable Mo,e Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Water UahVGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnnrfation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS ,U&->t.( C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS A).9-11.1 We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional infonnation is needed to properly assess this proposal. ,.. CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT· PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 151h day of May, 2009, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing NOA and Environmental Checklist documents. This information was sent to: ''Y' Name .·· Reotesentina [;. .,, . . ""••-! ·. .·· . . ., .... Agencies See Attached Parties of Record (NOA Only) See Attached ' I~ 11+MiJ-ll\ -(Signature of Sender): ( STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) Notary (Print): ,9-.6-e.r-i, vnn fla~l'YIC.,,,.l' My appointment expires: .s /Je/o'j 2009 Docket, Group #1 LUA09-055, ECF template -affidavit of service by mailing § AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING (ERG DETERMINATIONS) ... Dept. of Ecology • WDFW -Larry Fisher• Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.* Environmental Review Section 1775 12th Ave. NW Suite 201 Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer PO Box 47703 Issaquah, WA 98027 39015 -172"' Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Auburn, WA 98092 WSDOT Northwest Region• Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program* Attn: Ramin Pazooki 4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240 Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172°' Avenue SE PO Box 330310 Auburn, WA 98092-9763 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 US Army Corp. of Engineers* KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Seattle District Office Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation* Attn: SEPA Reviewer Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Gretchen Kaehler PO Box C-3755 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343 Seattle, WA 98124 Seattle, WA 981 04-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Boyd Powers * Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olvmoia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Serv. City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: SEPA Section Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director Renton, WA 98055-1219 13020 Newcastle Way 220 Fourth Avenue South Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895 Metro Transit Puget Sound Energy City ofTukwila Senior Environmental Planner Municipal Liaison Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official Gary Kriedt Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 Seattle Public Utilities State Department of Ecology Real Estate Services NW Regional Office Attn: SEPA Coordinator 3190 1601 h Avenue SE 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 'Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an ··optional DNS", the marked agencies and cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the notice of application. template -affidavit of service by mailing .. First Last D-08 Sue Rider William O'Connor Sue Larson-Kinzer William Collins D-23 Besim Abadzic 2009 Docket, Group #1 Parties of Record Street 1835 NE 2oth St 921 S WashinQton St 1733 NE 20th St 420 Cedar Ave S 727 Field Ave NE Citv State Zio Renton, WA 98056 Port AnQeles, WA 98362 Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98057 Renton, WA 98059 City of Renton ,? LAND USE PERMIT MAY I 1 2009 PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: 2009 Docket, Group I ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: Citywide CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): n/a APPLICANT (if other than owner) EXISTING LAND USE(S): n/a NAME: Chip Vincent PROPOSED LAND USE(S): n/a COMPANY (if applicable): CED Department EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way DESIGNATION: n/a PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 DESIGNATION (if annlicable ): n/a TELEPHONE NUMBER 425.430.6588 EXISTING ZONING: n/a CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): n/a NAME: Chip Vincent COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton SITE AREA (in square feet): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way DEDICATED FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if aoolicable ): n/a CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): n/a TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): n/a 425.430.6588 (cvincent@ci.renton.wa.us) PF JECT INFORMATION (conti .Jd) --~~----~----------~ NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if annlicable): n/a SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): n/a SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): n/a SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if annlicable ): n/a SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): n/a NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (ifannlicable): n/a NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if annlicable ): n/a PROJECT VALUE: n/a IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): D AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE D AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D HABITAT CONSERVATION ___ sq.ft. ___ sq.ft ___ sq.ft D SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES 5.000 ft. D WETLANDS sq. ft. Docket item D-08 involves approximately 5,000 feet of stream waterway. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach leaal description on separate sheet with the followina information included) SITUATE IN THE _ QUARTER OF SECTION_, TOWNSHIP _n_, RANGE portions of 4 and 5 , IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Citywide changes TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Zoning 3. 2. Environmental Checklist 4. Staff will calculate annlicable fees and oostaae: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) C.E. "Chip" Vincent , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or X the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and t t the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best o my knowledge and belief. (Signature of Owner/Representative) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that _______ _ signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. My appointment expires:----------- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know'' or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON PROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For non-project actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal,'' "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc05/11/09 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2009 Docket, group 1 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Department of Community & Economic Development Renton City Hall, I}" Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Contact: Chip Vincent Phone: 425. 430.6588 4. Date checklist prepared: May 11, 2009 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): NI A, non-project action 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. NIA, non-project action 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. NIA, non-project action 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City Council must approve the annexation and zoning. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. This non-project action includes the following nine docket items: 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use -This item proposes to amend the Zoning Use Table, RMC 4-2-060J, to permit new Indoor Recreational Uses in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 2 Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North 1 & 2 (UC-N1 & UC- N2) zoning designations, subject to some restrictions. The proposed restrictions include: a. In the IL zone, only permitted in Employment Area Valley (EAV); b. In the CN zone, limited to a maximum gross floor area of 3,000 square feet; c. In the CD zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure; d. In the CO zone, limited to health clubs/fitness centers/sports clubs, which shall be developed as part of larger office structures. Such uses shall not stand alone and shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of any one floor of a building whose primary use is office; e. In the COR zone, only in conjunction with offices, residences, hotels, and convention centers, or research and development facilities, and should be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development; f. In the UC-N1 zone, freestanding structures not permitted unless architecturally and functionally integrated into an overall shopping center or mixed use development. g. In the UC-N2 zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure. 2. D-04: Commercial Setbacks -This item proposes to add procedures to Title IV that so that the Planning Division can require, or an applicant can request, Site Plan Review in order to reduce front setbacks. This would only occur for small scale commercial uses that would have been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review. 3. D-08: Stream Re-class -This item proposes to upgrade from Class 3 to Class 2 portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek. This is based on information provided by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe that indicates the presence of fish some reaches of the streams. Additionally, it is proposed that process for reclassification of streams to higher level be clarified in Title IV. The process will require administrative acceptance/determination, followed by legislative amendment. 4. D-11: Live-Work Units-This item proposes to allow Live Work Units in the CN, R-14, and CA zones. The following would be required: nonresidential space to be built to commercial code, street presence and pedestrian orientation, one parking space for the residential space with parking for commercial based on type, and an internal connection between commercial and residential spaces. The following limitations would be place on live work units: the maximum commercial space is 1,000 square feet, retail sales, on-site services, and eat/drink establishments would be the only commercial uses allowed. Finally, live work would only be allowed in the R-14 zone along arterials (Primary, Minor, Collector) and in the CA zone when at least 150 feet from an arterial. 5. D-12 Animals Modifications -This item proposes to amend the amount of additional lot size required to keep an additional Household Pet to match the additional lot size required for the keeping of additional medium lot domestic animals (from 10,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet). Also, to discontinue the requirement of an Additional Animals Permit for people who have the dictated additional lot size. For example, a person with one acre of lot size would be allowed to keep four medium lot domestic animals and up to three household pets without obtaining an Additional Animals Permit. Finally, to remove ducks and geese from medium lot domestic animals definition and place in small lot domestic animals definition. 6. D-14 Temporary Uses -This item proposes to create a two tier structure for temporary use permits. The criteria used to determine the tier level include: the length and duration of the activity, the hours of operation, consistency with underlying zone, the impact on surrounding zones. Additionally, the number of auto sale events would be limited to one seven day period per quarter per site. Temporary use permits would be valid for one year. The fee for Tier I would be $75 and for Tier II $150. 7. D-21 Down Lighting -This item proposes to add a definition of downlighting to Title IV. Also, to amend design district standards to require the use of downlighting as applicable. Alternative lighting may be allowed when reviewed and approved administratively. 8. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units -This item proposes to allow as an Administrative Conditional use detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, & R-14 zones. ADU's would only be allowed in association with single-family dwellings. No H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 11SEPA Checklist.doc 3 more than 50 ADU's would be permitted per year. Either the primary home or the ADU would be required to be owner occupied and the owner will sign an affidavit regarding this. Each ADU will be evaluated to ensure consistency with the architectural character of primary dwelling. ADU's will not be counted towards density. A notice on the property title will be required to be filed; it will include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the approved site/floor plan, and a statement of regarding the limitations of ADU's in Title IV. One off street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking for primary dwelling will be required. Other building standards (side setbacks, height, etc.) will be the same as primary dwelling except for rear yards which will be determined through Administrative review. 9. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions -This item proposes to revise the definition of building height, so that it reflects International Building Code standard. Also, to add definitions of Existing Grade and Grade Plane. Finally, to revise the definition of Net Density to so that trails are removed from the calculation and so that some man-made slopes may be removed when approved by the Administration. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use -Citywide in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North 1 & 2 (UC-N1 & UC- N2) zones. 2. D-04: Commercial Setbacks -Citywide. 3. D-08: Stream Re-class -The portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek that have been identified by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe. 4. D-11: Live-Work Units -Citywide in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Arterial (CA) and, Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones. 5. D-12 Animals Modifications-Citywide. 6. D-14 Temporary Uses -Citywide. 7. D-21 Down Lighting -Citywide in design districts. 8. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units -Citywide in the Resource Conservation (RC), Residential One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1), Residential Four Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-4), Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Acre (R-8), Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10), and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones. 9. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions -Citywide. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____ _ NI A, non-project action b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) NIA, non-project action H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 4 c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. NIA, non-project action d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NIA, non-project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NI A, non-project action f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. NIA, non-project action g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? NIA, non-project action. Item D-23 will increase the amount of area covered with impervious surfaces if ADU's are built. However, the ADU's will occur on parcels that are already developed with single family homes, as compared to vacant undeveloped land, and as outlined in the supplemental sheet #1, further development of developed parcels is preferable to development of undeveloped land as a means to accommodate population growth. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: NIA, non-project action. City of Renton's regulations for surface water are in compliance with NPDES and DOE and any project will be required to comply with City regulations at the time of development. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. NIA, non-project action b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. NIA, non-project action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: NIA, non-project action 3. WATER a. Surface Water: H:\CED\Planning\Title 1V\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1 \SEPA Checklist.doc 5 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year- round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. NIA, non-project action. However, item 0-08 regards changing portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek from Class Ill to Class II waterways. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. NIA, non-project action 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. NIA, non-project action 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NI A, non-project action 5) Does the proposal lie within a 1 DO-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. NIA, non-project action 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. NIA, non-project action. Item 0-12 pertains to modifications to City animal regulations. The proposed changes may allow some property owners to keep animals in numbers greater than they are currently allowed outright. However, this is not in numbers greater than may have been permitted with an Additional Animals Permit or in numbers greater than were allowed prior to the last changes to the animals regulations which occurred in 2008. Additionally, City of Renton Critical Areas regulations require that any development, fill, or activity or any expansion of an existing activity which is proposed to occur within regulated critical areas or their buffer must comply City critical areas regulations. b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NIA, non-project action 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. NI A, non-project action c. Water Runoff (including storm water): H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 6 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, if so, describe. NIA, non-project action 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. NIA, non-project action. Item D-12 pertains to modifications to City animal regulations. The proposed changes may allow some property owners to keep animals in numbers greater than they are currently allowed outright which may in tum have a greater amount of fecal mat/er on a parcel. However, the keeping of animals is not in numbers greater than may have been permitted with an Additional Animals Permit or in numbers greater than were allowed prior to the last changes to the animals regulations which occurred in 2008. Additionally, City of Renton Critical Areas regulations require that any development, fill, or activity or any expansion of an existing activity which is proposed to occur within regulated critical areas or their buffer must comply City critical areas regulations. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: NI A, non-project action 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: __ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs __ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain __ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other __ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? NI A, non-project action c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NIA, non-project action d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: NI A, non-project action 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other--------- Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other---------- Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other------ H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 7 b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NIA, non-project action c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Item D-08 regards changing portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek from Class Ill to Class II waterways due to the presence of salmonids, indicating that these creeks are part of a migration route for salmon. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NIA, non-project action 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. NIA, non-project action b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. NI A, non-project action c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. NIA, non-project action 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NI A, non-project action 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: NI A, non-project action b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? NI A, non-project action 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1 \SEPA Checklist.doc 8 NIA, non-project action 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? NIA, non-project action b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. NI A, non-project action c. Describe any structures on the site. NI A, non-project action d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? NIA, non-project action e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? NIA, non-project action f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? NI A, non-project action g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? NIA, non-project action h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. NIA, non-project action. Yes, item D-08 involves two classified streams. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NI A, non-project action j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NIA, non-project action k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NI A, non-project action I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use -the limitations that are included in the changes for this docket item, such as no more than 3,000 square feet commercial use in the CN zone, H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 9 help to ensure that any new indoor recreational uses will be compatible with other uses that are allowed in the zones. 2. D-11: Live-Work Units -the limitations included in the changes for this docket item, such as no more than 1,000 square feet commercial space, help to ensure that any live work units will be compatible with other uses that are allowed in the zones. 3. D-12 Animals Modifications -The code regarding the keeping of animals already seeks to ensure compatibility with existing and projected land uses. The proposed changes do not include changes to any portions of the code that help ensure compatibility. 4. D-14 Temporary Uses -the changes for this docket specifically consider the compatibility of the temporary use with other surrounding uses. 5. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units -the limitations that are included in the changes for this docket item, such as using the same setbacks as the primary dwelling, help to ensure that any accessory dwelling units will be compatible with surrounding residential development, as well as the primary dwelling. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. This is a non-project action. Item D-23 places a cap on the number of permits that may be issued each year for ADU's to 50, so no more than 50 additional dwelling units per year would be added. It is unknown what income level the housing would be for, however, ADU's typically cost less than platted homes so they may provide opportunity for housing for those with lesser income levels. Item 0-11 would allow live-work units, which the City does not currently explicitly allow, however the zones in which it is proposed to be allowed already allow mixed-use. Live-work may provide residential units on a limited basis, but it is not expected to be substantial. It is unknown what income level the housing would be intended for. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. NIA, non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NI A, non-project action 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. NIA, non-project action b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NIA, non-project action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action. Item D-23 includes provisions that seek to ensure that aesthetic impacts to the neighborhood would be limited. All setbacks, except rear, are proposed to be the same as the primary dwelling and all applications will be reviewed to ensure architectural continuity with the primary dwelling. H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 10 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NI A, non-project action b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? NIA, non-project action c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? NI A, non-project action d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action. Item D-21 seeks to reduce and/or control light and glare impacts through the use of downlighting. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? NIA, non-project action b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. NIA, non-project action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: NIA, non-project action. Future residential development would be required to pay Renton's Parks Mitigation Fee. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. NIA, non-project action b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. NIA, non-project action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. NIA, non-project action. H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 11 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? NI A, non-project action c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NIA, non-project action. The specific number of parking spaces that would occur will be determined at the time of a project application. Item D-11 will require one parking space per residential unit for the residential portion and the amount of required parking for the commercial portion will be based on the proposed use. Item D-23 will require one parking space for the ADU, which is in addition to the parking that would be required for the primary dwelling. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private? NIA, non-project action. Future development must comply with Ren.ton's Development Regulations. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. NIA, non-project action f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. NIA, non-project action g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. NI A, non-project action b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. NIA, non-project action 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. NI A, non-project action b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 12 NIA, non-project action C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance pon is checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on y p rt. Proponent: \. Name Printed: C.E. "Chip" Vincent for City of Renton Date ~ ( \ \ J 01 H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 11SEPA Checklist.doc 13 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and ro rams. You do not need to fill out these sheets for ro·ect actions. Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? It is unlikely that the proposal would have any affect on the above environmental issues. Item D- 23 proposes to allow additional development, the development will only occur on parcels that have already been built on. It is expected that although there may be slight increases in discharge to water, typical to what is expected with residential land use, it would be less than a typical single family home due to size limitations (800 square feet) and much less than typical Greenfield development. In fact, item D-23 may lead to less overall (Citywide) discharge to water, etc. than if anticipated population growth is accommodated in Greenfield development. Additionally, all ADU's would be required to comply with all building and development regulations with increases to discharge, etc. being mitigated at the time of proposal. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: New development would be required to comply with the City's development regulations. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed text changes to Title IV had no affect on plants, animals, fish, or marine life as a direct consequence of this non-project proposal. All development would be required to comply with all building and development regulations with negative impacts to plants, animals, fish, and marine life being mitigated at the time of proposal. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None at this non-project level. Development must comply with City of Renton regulations and with Renton's Critical Areas Ordinance. Any measures needed in this regard will be implemented at the project level review. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed non-project action will not deplete energy or natural resources. Future project level development may impact energy or natural resources slightly but will not deplete them. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None are proposed at this non-project action stage. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? The proposed changes would likely not use or affect environmentally sensitive areas. At such time that development is proposed, applicants will be subject to City of Renton critical area H:ICED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 14 regulations and development standards that are designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: NIA. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Except for item D-08 the proposed changes would likely not affect land and shoreline use. D-08 will rec/ass portions of two streams to a higher level which will result in an increased buffer from the streams. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Additional demands of transportation that may be created by development will be evaluated at the time of a project proposal. The City is currently served by public transportation. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposal will not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this hecklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my art. ~ Proponent: Name Printed: C.E. "Chip" Vincent for City of Renton Date: H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\SEPA Docket Group 1\SEPA Checklist.doc 15 2009 DOCKET -GROUP 1 PROJECT NARRATIVE AND PROPOSAL SUMMARY Docket Group 1 includes nine docket items which are: 1. D-02: Indoor Recreation Use a. Description: This item proposes to amend the Zoning Use Table, RMC 4-2-0601, to permit new Indoor Recreational Uses in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North 1 & 2 (UC-NI & UC-N2) zoning designations, subject to some restrictions. The proposed restrictions include: i. In the IL zone, only permitted in Employment Area Valley (EAV); ii. In the CN zone, limited to a maximum gross floor area of 3,000 square feet; iii. In the CD zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure; iv. In the CO zone, limited to health clubs/fitness centers/sports clubs, which shall be developed as part of larger office structures. Such uses shall not stand alone and shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of any one floor of a building whose primary use is office; v. In the COR zone, only in conjunction with offices, residences, hotels, and convention centers, or research and development facilities, and should be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development; vi. In the UC-N 1 zone, freestanding structures not permitted unless architecturally and functionally integrated into an overall shopping center or mixed use development. vii. In the UC-N2 zone, must be located within a mixed-use structure. b. Location: Citywide in the Industrial Light (IL), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), Commercial/Office/Residential (COR), and the Urban Center North I & 2 (UC-Nl & UC-N2) zones. 2. D-04: Commercial Setbacks a. Description: This item proposes to add procedures to Title IV that so that the Planning Division can require, or an applicant can request, Site Plan Review in order to reduce front setbacks. This would only occur for small scale commercial uses that would have been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review. b. Location: Citywide. 3. D-08: Stream Re-class a. Description: This item proposes to upgrade from Class 3 to Class 2 portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek. This is based on information provided by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe that indicates the presence of fish some reaches of the streams. Additionally, it is proposed that process for reclassification of streams to higher level be clarified in Title IV. The process will require administrative acceptance/determination, followed by legislative amendment. b. Location: The portions of Honey Creek and Maplewood Creek that have been identified by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Muckleshoot Tribe. 4. D-11: Live-Work Units a. Description: This item proposes to allow Live Work Units in the CN, R-14, and CA zones. The following would be required: nonresidential space to be built to commercial code, street presence and pedestrian orientation, one parking space for the residential space with parking for commercial based on type, and an internal connection between commercial and residential spaces. The following limitations would be place on live work units: the maximum commercial space is 1,000 square feet, retail sales, on-site services, and eat/drink establishments would be the only commercial uses allowed. Finally, live work would only be allowed in the R-14 zone along arterials (Primary, Minor, Collector) and in the CA zone when at least 150 feet from an arterial. b. Location: Citywide in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Arterial (CA) and, Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones. 5. D-12 Animals Modifications a. Description: This item proposes to amend the amount of additional lot size required to keep an additional Household Pet to match the additional lot size required for the keeping of additional medium lot domestic animals ( from 10,000 square feet to 7,500 square feet). Also, to discontinue the requirement of an Additional Animals Permit for people who have the dictated additional lot size. For example, a person with one acre of lot size would be allowed to keep four medium lot domestic animals and up to three household pets without obtaining an Additional Animals Permit. Finally, to remove ducks and geese from medium lot domestic animals definition and place in small lot domestic animals definition. b. Location: Citywide. 6. D-14 Temporary Uses a. Description: This item proposes to create a two tier structure for temporary use permits. The criteria used to determine the tier level include: the length and duration of the activity, the hours of operation, consistency with underlying zone, the impact on surrounding zones. Additionally, the number of auto sale events would be limited to one seven day period per quarter per site. Temporary use permits would be valid for one year. The fee for Tier I would be $75 and for Tier II $150. b. Location: Citywide. 7. D-21 Down Lighting a. Description: This item proposes to add a definition of downlighting to Title IV. Also, to amend design district standards to require the use of downlighting as applicable. Alternative lighting may be allowed when reviewed and approved administratively. b. Location: Citywide in design districts. 8. D-23 Accessory Dwelling Units a. Description: This item proposes to allow as an Administrative Conditional use detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, & R-14 zones. ADU's would only be allowed in association with single-family dwellings. No more than 50 ADU's would be permitted per year. Either the primary home or the ADU would be required to be owner occupied and the owner will sign an affidavit regarding this. Each ADU will be evaluated to ensure consistency with the architectural character of primary dwelling. ADU's will not be counted towards density. A notice on the property title will be required to be filed; it will include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the approved site/floor plan, and a statement of regarding the limitations of ADU's in Title IV. One off street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking for primary dwelling will be required. Other building standards (side setbacks, height, etc.) will be the same as primary dwelling except for rear yards which will be determined through Administrative review. b. Location: Citywide in the Resource Conservation (RC), Residential One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1), Residential Four Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-4), Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Acre (R-8), Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10), and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones. 9. D-24 Bulk Standards and Definitions a. Description: This item proposes to revise the definition of building height, so that it reflects International Building Code standard. Also, to add definitions of Existing Grade and Grade Plane. Finally, to revise the definition of Net Density to so that trails are removed from the calculation and so that some man-made slopes may be removed when approved by the Administration. b. Location: Citywide.