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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Letter_20240909 September 9, 2024 Haoying Wang 2605 82nd Ave NE Medina, WA 98039 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Fairyland Learning, Day Care Center, LUA24-000225, ECF Dear Mr. Wang: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2024. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8- 110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set, and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at Mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7238. For the Environmental Review Committee, Mariah Kerrihard Assistant Planner Enclosure cc: Newlan Investments LLC / Owner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Department Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000001 / LUA24-000225, ECF APPLICANT: Haoying Wang, 2605 82nd Ave NE, Medina, WA 98039 PROJECT NAME: Fairyland Learning, Day Care Center PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a change of use for a new day care center in an existing commercial tenant space at 17630 108th Ave SE totaling 4,500 square feet. The site is approximately 0.77 acres in size and is developed with a 7,290 square foot multi-tenant commercial building and the associated surface parking. The project site is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District 'D'. Interior improvements proposed include demolition of some interior walls, construction of new interior walls, and cosmetic enhancements such as wall and floor finishes. Reconfiguration of the existing restrooms for ADA compliance and improved accessibility is also proposed. No external modifications are proposed. Per City of Renton (COR) Maps, no critical areas or buffers are present on-site. No trees or vegetation is proposed for removal and no new impervious surface is proposed. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 17630 108th Ave SE (3223059119) 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 September 23, 2204. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. DATE OF DECISION: September 9, 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 2DAD4915-E763-4606-B54B-95082B336883 9/9/2024 | 1:46 PM PDT 9/9/2024 | 2:08 PM PDT9/9/2024 | 2:14 PM PDT For 9/9/2024 | 2:58 PM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11- 355. There is no further comment period. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: September 9, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000001 Fairyland Learning, Day Care Center / LUA24-000225, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 17630 108th Ave SE (3223059119) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Haoying Wang / 2605 82nd Ave NE, Medina, WA 98039 / haoying3355@gmail.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/h24579 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a change of use for a new day care center in an existing commercial tenant space at 17630 108th Ave SE totaling 4,500 square feet. The site is approximately 0.77 acres in size and is developed with a 7,290 square foot multi-tenant commercial building and the associated surface parking. The project site is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District 'D'. Interior improvements proposed include demolition of some interior walls, construction of new interior walls, and cosmetic enhancements such as wall and floor finishes. Reconfiguration of the existing restrooms for ADA compliance and improved accessibility is also proposed. No external modifications are proposed. Per City of Renton (COR) Maps, no critical areas or buffers are present on-site. No trees or vegetation is proposed for removal and no new impervious surface is proposed. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2024. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.