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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1STATE 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 November 29, 2013. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $154.00. :? /Aff;t&r ~p $@/~ LYnda M. Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter Subscribed and sworn to me this 29th day of November, 2013. COl' ~..., . . ,. '/7 ~ Y---!c{j!.£ /~ . c:Si1.L", HU:t.,~ Kathleen C. Sherman, Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in Buckley, Washington II \ \ I, \ 1\\ :.~\\ .. \.,'-<.;:~~"- NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMI"IATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON Application Name and Number: DOCKET GROUP 9; LUA 1J·001597. ECF Project Description and Location: Docket '} items include: #0-95: Property Mainte- nance Part I: Mapping Down- tOVVJ1. #D-97 Administrative Code [ntcrprctations, and #D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Stan- dards for Tnfill Lots. Full descrip- lions of these items can be found on the City website, rentonwa gQY, or by contacting the project manager, contact information below. All proposed amendments are citywide. Application Date: November 18,2013 Pel"mitslReview Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review The Environmental Review Committee has reviewed the proposed project for probable ad- verse environmental impacts and has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. I\n en- vironmental Lmpact statement (E1S) will not be required under RCW 43.21C. This decision was made atter review of a completed environmental chcd,;list and oth- er information on file at the Cit). ThIS determination does not con- stitute approval for construction: mitigation may be necessary and may he imposed at the time Df a site specific development propo- salon the subject site. Copies of the DNS, the SJ::PA checklist and other project documents are available at the Department or Community and Economic De- velopment 1055 South Grady Way, Renton. WA 98057. Comments on the application must be submitted in \\-Tiling to Chip Vincent, project m,mager, CED -Planning Division. 1055 South Grady Way. Renton. WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on December 13,2013 If you have questions about this proposal please contact thc project manager, 425.430.6575. Appeals of the en- vironmental determinatIOn must be filed with the required fee in writing on or before 5.00 p.m on December 13. 2013 with: Hear- ing Examiner, CIty of Rentoll, 1055 South Grady Way. Renton. WI\. 98057 Appeals to the Ex- amiller arc governed by City of Renton MUl11cipal Code Section 4-8-110.13. AddItional informa- tIOn regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office. 425.430.6510 Published in the Renton Reporter on November 29, 2013 #930917 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: January 3, 2014 To: City Clerk's Office From: Lisa M. Mcelrea Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office Project Name: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 LUA (file) Number: LUA-13-001597, ECF Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Rocale Timmons Acceptance Date: November 25, 2013 Applicant: City of Renton, Chip Vincent Owner: City of Renton Contact: City of Renton, Chip Vincent PID Number: ERC Determination: Date: Appeal Period Ends: Administrative Decision: Approved Date: November 25, 2013 Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Appeal Period Ends: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket -Group 9 includes the following items, specifically: D-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown, D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations, and D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots. Location: Citywide Comments: .. ERe Determination Types: DNS -Determination of Non-Significance; DNS-M -Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated; DS -Determination of Significance. OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA13-001597, ECF LOCATION: Citywide for 0-97 and 0-98 DESCRIPTION: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket -Group 9 includes the following items, specifically: 0-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown, 0-97: Administrative Code Interpretations, and 0-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Comments on the project and appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2013, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and 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 WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION PLEASE INCLUDE THEPROJEc-riNOMBERWHENCALLINGFORPROPER::FILEj[j~NtIFlcArrION. OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANC£ OF A OET£RMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (ONS) POSTtO TO NOTIfY INTERESTW PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJfCTNlJMBER: 201! Renton M~nldp~1 Cod. Title IV Do<~et, lin>up 9- lUAU,..QOlS91, ECF WOTIDN: I:Itywld<! 101' 0·97.nd 0·91 OESCRIPTlON, 2013 Renlon Munld~1 Cod. Title IV DlKket· Group 9 Includes tt.e lollo""n, ilem', 'plCII\caUy: D..gs: Pro~rIy Maintenance Vart I: M,ppin, Downtown, [).97: AdrnlnW1aJhoe Code Int~tlon., and 0-98; Road.nd Rlght.(JI·Way Stand.rd.lor lnfll1 La!$. THE CIn' OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE tERcl HAS OETERMINEO THAT THE PROPOSED ACllON DOES NOT HAYE A SIGNifiCANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Comments "" the project ;nd appells of tile environment;! det1!rmln.t1on ",,,It be filed In .rillnl "" or beror" 5,00 p.m. on Oecember 13, 2013, logetiler wltll the required fee with: Hurlng £leam!n", City of Renton, lOSS 5ov1h Grady Way, Renton, WA gSOS7. Appuls 10 the Examiner are governed by Dty of RMC 4-8·110 and Inklrmatlon regardlnl the appeal proce .. may be obtained tfOl>llhe Renton aty Clerk's o/flu, (425141().6S10. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING Wilt BE SET AND All PARTIES NOTIFIED. .....,'\.\\\\\\\1 ,-' vp " .;:-,,~, O~'" -<f~~~~'" rr,~ 1Il~, CERTIFICATION ~u _ .. '" : (fJ ~ .. , .-\ ~ ".1.'" ~. hereby certify that ~ cO'pies O'f thl"'~, ~' '~I~':"'-e SplCUlJUS places O'r nearby the described prO'perty an" WAS\A\~ Signed: d.4/ydf;J ~{(.J SS I know or have satisfactory evidence that __ L~i..!.".l!H,,-I""'<'~"';>L· (0)£;0""'''' ... ;,'-______ _ instrument and acknowledged it to' be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the purpO'ses mentioned in the instrument, 1)l>wd:jC, 41 J ;)C\') Notar(F ublic in and for the State O'f Washington Notary (Print): II II -""\ --~tucW~J~~'kC~~'<~i'S~· __________ ___ My appoi ntment expires:. __ -FAI1J.i.i.4p.; ..,,(..LJ_--'2y 1--",JLJo:.u-LrL-____ _ -, u I Agencies See Attached (Signature of Sender): STATE OF WASHINGTON SS COUNTY OF KING I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Lisa M. McElrea signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and vOlunltaIY~((:t'~ fjjF.j~tlJlla purposes mentioned in the instrument. 11, --Dated: &!<],?t>WCi ;)"+ J(;;:; ) o ry Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) : __ --'~.LI cul",l5:\o+-_=e.LJ.:O-""..J.' ('-'i....l\~· ____________ _ My appointment expires: C) 1 q '01 ~ fj"n LeA""'"" / ~ ~ I 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket· Group 9 lUA13-001597, ECF, PP template -affidavit of service by mailing Dept. af 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 '" ~>f. Depart. of Natural Resources PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504-7015 KC Dev. & Environmental Servo Attn: SEPA Section 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055-1219 Metro Transit Senior Environmental Planner Gary Kriedt 201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Seattle Public Utilities Real Estate Services Attn: SEPA Coordinator 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 AGENCY (DOE) LEITER MAILING (ERe 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 nd 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 39015 172"d Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092-9763 KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation* Environmental Planning Supervisor Attn: Gretchen Kaehler Ms. Shirley Marroquin PO Box 48343 201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 City of Newcastle City of Kent Attn: Steve Roberge Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, Alep 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 ofTukwila Municipal Liaison Manager Steve lancaster} Responsible Official Joe Jainga 6200 Southcenter Blvd. PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868 *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 Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, and the Notice of Application. **Department of Ecology is emailed a copy of the Environmental Checklist, Site Plan PMT, & Notice to the following ~mail address: sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov f ...... t\'Y\iJJ,\ul 11 6tf","C€YI-ttXMY1V,W4-0 0V template -affidavit of service by mailing November 26, 2013 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPAl THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERe) on November 25, 2013: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) PROJECT NAME: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket -Group 9 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA#13-001597, ECF, PP Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2013, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-6581. For the Environmental Review Committee, Rocale Timmons Senior Planner Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Duwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • ------..".,.,,-1P[~illi~@illl ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA13-001597, ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT NAME: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket -Group 9 includes the following items, specifically: D-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown, D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations, and D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide for D-97 and D-98: D-95 is relative to the Downtown area only LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee 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 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 December 13, 2013. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: November 29, 2013 DATE OF DECISION: November 25, 2013 SIGNATURES: ·~~~~~f--i Uj~~""-'-__ / / -J 5-1) c.~. J, 'xi C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development 117...)'/13 Date , Terry Higashiyama, Administra Date Community Services Departm DEPARTMENT OF COMML._.JY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT rI" ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DA TE: Project Nome: Owner: Applicant: Contact: File Number: Project Manager: Project Summary: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area SF: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: November 25, 2013 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 N/A City of Renton Chip Vincent, CED Administrator, City of Renton LUA13-001597, ECF Chip Vincent, CED Administrator 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket -Group 9 includes the following items, specifically: 0-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown, D- 97: Administrative Code Interpretations, and 0-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots. Citywide for 0-97 and 0-98; 0-95 is relative to the Oowntown area only. N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): N/ A Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). ERe Report WA13-3-001S97 City of Renton Department of Commu & Economic Development 1013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 Report of November 25, 2013 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION I BACKGROUND ironmentai Review Committee Report LUA13-001597, ECF Page 2 of3 1. #D-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown: Resolve the conflict between the map of the Downtown Pedestrian District and the definition of the Downtown Pedestrian District. 2. #D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations: Amend Title IV based on recent administrative code interpretations. These decisions have already taken effect. This amendment process is part of the annual process by which the print version of the code is to be updated based on such decisions. Each interpretation has a public appeal period and is supplied with a background, justification, decision, and recommended code amendment. New code interpretations to add to the municipal code are: CI-32, Revision of Final Short Plat Requirement of Signature and Date Line; CI-34, Applicable Building Setback from Shared Driveways; CI-35, Zones permitting craft distilleries (also known as micro-distilleries), microbreweries, artisanal wineries, and similar uses with tasting rooms; CI-37, Consistency of allowed activities in wetlands and wetland buffers in general critical areas regulations and in critical areas within shoreline jurisdiction; CI-38, Landscaping, fenCing, pond slopes, and other standards for stormwater tracts and easements and ownership and maintenance responsibility for storm water facilities; CI-39, Consistency of fence regulations in residential zones; CI-40, Tax Segregation of Legal Lots & Definitions; CI-41, Alley Loaded Lots; CI-43, Determination of minimum pavement width for new private streets; CI-44, Signature authority for Short Plats and Binding Site Plans. 3. #D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots: The proposed amendment would require new infill single family development to provide street frontage improvements when the new construction and or addition are valuated at over $50,000. 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. C. Exhibits No exhibits for this non-project action. D. Environmentallmpacts There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal. ERCReport City of Renton Deportment of Commu & Economic Development 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 Report of November 25, 2013 E. Comments of Reviewing Departments ironmentof Review Committee Report WA13-001597, ECF Page 3 of 3 The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies. All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as "Advisory Notes to Applicant." Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, December 13, 2013 Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk's office along with the required 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. ERe Report <. City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER{S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: 2013 Renton Municipal Code Title IV Oacket, Group 9 ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: Citywide for 0-97 and 0-98; 0-95 is relative to the CITY: ZIP: Downtown area only. TELEPHDNE 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 DESIGNATION: ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way N/A PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 (if applicable): 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): N/ A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): N/A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 ACRE (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N/A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: 425.430.6588 (cvincent@rentonwa.gov) NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A I )JECT INFORMATION (con led) NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicablel: aoolicablel: N/A o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO REMAIN lif annlicablel: N/A o GEOLOGIC HAZARD ___ sq. ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL o FLOOD HAZARD AREA BUILDINGS lif annlicable\: NIA o HABITAT CONSERVATION SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if aoolicablel: N/A o SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if o WETLANDS ___ sq. ft. 'nnlirabl~\: NIA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT Ijf annlicable\: N/A PROJECT VALUE: N/A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach leval description on senarate sheet with the followin/!: information includedl SITUATE IN THE _ QUARTER OF SECTION _, TOWNSHIP ..1L, RANGE portions of 4 ond 5 • IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Citywide changes TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES list all land use applications being applied for: 1. Environmental Checklist 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate aoolicable fees and oosta!!e: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP sq. ft sq. ft ft. I, {Print Name/s} , 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 that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. CA.\r sJ (Signature of Owner/Representative) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that .LC4"--"""-I'-'-"":;;>-----'- this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and v uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. My appointment expires: _________ _ (Signature of Owner/Representative) PROJECT NARRATIVE Project Description and Location: 2013 RMC Title IV -Docket 9. Location is Citywide for applicability of all items. General descriptions for each item: #D-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown: Resolve the conflict between the map of the Downtown Pedestrian District and the definition of the Downtown Pedestrian District. #D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations: Amend Title IV based on recent administrative code interpretations. These decisions have already taken effect. This amendment process is part of the annual process by which the print version of the code is to be updated based on such decisions. Each interpretation has a public appeal period and is supplied with a background, justification, decision, and recommended code amendment. New code interpretations to add to the municipal code are: o CI-32, Revision of Final Short Plat Requirement of Signature and Date Line. o CI-34, Applicable Building Setback from Shared Driveways. o CI-35, Zones permitting craft distilleries (also known as micro-distilleries), microbreweries, artisanal wineries, and similar uses with tasting rooms. o CI-37, Consistency of allowed activities in wetlands and wetland buffers in general critical areas regulations and in critical areas within shoreline jurisdiction. o CI-38, Landscaping, fencing, pond slopes, and other standards for stormwater tracts and easements and ownership and maintenance responsibility for stormwater facilities. o CI-39, Consistency of fence regulations in residential zones. o CI-40, Tax Segregation of Legal Lots & Definitions. o CI-41, Alley Loaded Lots. o CI-43, Determination of minimum pavement width for new private streets. o CI-44, Signature authority for Short Plats and Binding Site Plans. #D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots: The proposed amendment would require new infill single family development to provide street frontage improvements when the new construction and or addition are valuated at over $50,000. PLANNING DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C 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 NON PROJECT 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 nonproject 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. - 1 -06109 H:\CEO\Planning\Title MDocket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKUST.docx A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2013 Renton Municipo{ Code Title IV Docket, Group 9 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Deportment of Community & Economic Development Renton City Hall, 6th Floor 1055 South Grody Way Renton, WA 98057 Contact: Chip Vincent Phone: 425.430.6588 4. Date checklist prepared: November 19, 2013 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): N/ 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. N/ A, non-project action 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. N/ A, 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 proposals and proposed changes to the Renton Municipal Code for each of the docket proposals to become effective. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size ofthe project and site. -2-06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title lV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental RevieW\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKlIST,docx This non-project action includes the following docket items: 1. #D-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown: Resolve the conflict between the map of the Downtown Pedestrian District and the definition of the Downtown Pedestrian District. 2. #D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations: Amend Title IV based on recent administrative code interpretations. These decisions have already taken effect. This amendment process is part of the annual process by which the print version of the code is to be updated based on such decisions. Each interpretation has a public appeal period and is supplied with a background, justification, decision, and recommended code amendment. New code interpretations to add to the municipal code are: CI-32, Revision of Final Short Plat Requirement of Signature and Date Line; CI-34, Applicable Building Setback from Shared Driveways; CI-3S, Zones permitting craft distilleries (also known as micro-distilleries), microbreweries, artisanal wineries, and similar uses with tasting rooms; CI-37, Consistency of allowed activities in wetlands and wetland buffers in general critical areas regulations and in critical areas within shoreline jurisdiction; CI-38, Landscaping, fencing, pond slopes, and other standards for stormwater tracts and easements and ownership and maintenance responsibility for stormwater facilities; CI-39, Consistency of fence regulations in residential zones; CI-40, Tax Segregation of Legal Lots & Definitions; CI-41, Alley Loaded Lots; CI-43, Determination of minimum pavement width for new private streets; CI-44, Signature authority for Short Plats and Binding Site Plans. 3. #D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots: The proposed amendment would require new infill single family development to provide street frontage improvements when the new construction and or addition are valuated at over $50,000. 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-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown: Downtown 2. #D-97: Administrative Code Interpretations: Citywide 3. #D-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots: Citywide B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _______ . N/ A, non-project action. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope 7) N/ A, non-project action. · 3 . 06/09 H:\CEO\Planning\Titie IV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx 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. N/ A, non-project action. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/ A, non-project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source offill. N/ A, non-project action. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A, non-project action. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/ A, non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/ A, non-project action. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/ A, non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/ A, non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A, non-project action. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 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, wetlands)? - 4 -06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title MOocket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKlI$T.docx If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/ A, non-project action. 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. N/ A, 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. N/ A, non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/ A, non-project action. S) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/ A, 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. N/ A, non-project action. 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. N/ A, 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. N/A, non-project action. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 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. N/A, non-project action. 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. ·5· 06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title MDocket\Oocl<et Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx N/ A, non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/ 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? N/A, non-project action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A, non-project oction. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A, non-project action. S. 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 ______ _ b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A, non-project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain N/A, non-project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A, non-project action. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES -6-06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title lV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAl CHECKLlST.docx 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. N/ A, non-project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/ 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: N/ A, 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. N/ A, non-project action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A, non-project action. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/ 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)? N/ 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. N/ A, non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A, non-project action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/ A, non-project action. - 7 -06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx • b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/ A, non-project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A, non-project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A, nan-project action. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A, non-project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/ A, non-project action. h. Has any part ofthe site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N/ A, non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/ A, non-project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/ A, non-project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A nan-project action. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 1. #0-95: Property Maintenance Part I: Mapping Downtown: The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. #0-97: Administrative Code Interpretations: The proposed amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. #0-98: Road and Right-of-Way Standards for Infill Lots: The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 9. HOUSING -8-06109 H:\CED\Planning\Titie Iv\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. NI A, non-project oction. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. NIA, non-project oction. 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. NI A, non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NI A, non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: NIA, non-project action. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NIA, non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? NI A, non-project oction. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? NI A, non-project oction. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: NI A, non-project action. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? NIA, non-project action. -9-06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title MDocket\Docket Group 9\En ... ironmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/ A, non-project actian. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A, non-project action. 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. N/ A, 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. N/ A, non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/ A, 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. N/ A, non-project action. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/ A, non-project action. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/ A, non-project action. 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? N/A, non-project action. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A, non-project action. -10-06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title lV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A, non-project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/ A, non-project action. is. 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. N/ A, non-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/ A, 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. N/ 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. N/ A, non-project action. C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack 0 full disclosure on my part. Proponent Signatu re: .....l~""""d'.=-..,--\+....l...<::::= __ ~+-__ Name Printed: C.E. "Chip" Vincent for City of Renton Date: • 11 • 06/09 H:\CEmPlanning\Title Iv\Docl<et\Oock,et Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAl CHECKlIST.doc:x 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 roject 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 effect on the above environmental issues. 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 has no affect on plants, animals, fish, ar marine life as a direct consequence af this non-project proposal. All development would be required to comply with all building and development regulations with negative impacts ta plants, animals, fish, and marine life being addressed and mitigated at the time of propasal. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Nane 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 praject level review. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed non-project actian will not deplete energy or natural resources. Future praject 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 praposed 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 propased 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 • 12 . 06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title IV\Docket\Docket Group 9\Environmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST.docx critical area 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: N/A. 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? The proposed changes do not represent a major policy change in land and shoreline use but could slightly increase the compatibility of land uses in proximity to each other. 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 developments 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, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or Will~~ lack 01 full ,diSclO:;;;;;-my part. Proponent Signature: C--Z \.) \ C '<;: , Name Printed: C.E. "Chip" Vincent for City of Renton \ \ f?,z.i, 5 I r Date: -13 -06/09 H:\CED\Planning\Title MDocket\OOCket Group 9\En'Jironmental Review\ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST.docx