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Home My WebLink AboutERC Applicant Letter_20240909 September 9, 2024 Chris Kelly 1450 Frazee Rd, Ste 409 San Diego, CA 92108 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Ion Renton LLC Demolition Environmental Review, LUA24-000202, ECF, Dear Mr. Kelly: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance. 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 further questions, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure cc: ION Renton, LLC / Owner Rosalie Merks / Applicant D. Meister, Dept of Ecology, Duwamish Tribes/ Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Project File Numbers: PR24-000054 / LUA24-000202, ECF Project Name: Ion Renton LLC Demolition Environmental Review Applicant: Chris Kelly, AAA Management LLC, 1450 Frazee Rd, Ste 409, San Diego, CA 92108 Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the removal of two (2) existing buildings at 500 Park Ave N and 535 Garden Ave N (APNs 7564600055 and 7564600095) leaving the slabs of each building. The buildings proposed for removal include a 60,573 square foot three-story office building and a 245,899 square foot seven-story office building. In addition, the proposal includes the removal of the two (2) skybridges connecting the 500 Park Ave N and 535 Garden Ave N buildings to an on-site multi-story parking garage. An additional fitness area located within the footprint of the parking garage will be demolished, however the parking garage itself will be retained. The project site is located within the Urban Center - 2 (UC-2) zone and totals 207,242 square feet (4.76 acres) in area. A high seismic hazard area, wellhead protection area zone 2, and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site. Project Location: 500 Park Ave N and 535 Garden Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 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, 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. Date of Decision: September 9, 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: FEBD9481-4859-4C81-802C-B1E9A63DCBBC 9/9/2024 | 2:37 PM PDT 9/9/2024 | 4:42 PM PDT For 9/9/2024 | 2:56 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: PR24-000054 Ion Renton LLC Demolition Environmental Review, LUA24-000202, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 500 Park Ave N / 535 Garden Ave N (APN 7564600055) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chris Kelly, AAA Management LLC, 1450 Frazee Rd, Ste 409, San Diego, CA 92108 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/ptxn15 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the removal of two (2) existing buildings at 500 Park Ave N and 535 Garden Ave N (APNs 7564600055 and 7564600095) leaving the slabs of each building. The buildings proposed for removal include a 60,573 square foot three-story office building and a 245,899 square foot seven-story office building. In addition, the proposal includes the removal of the two (2) skybridges connecting the 500 Park Ave N and 535 Garden Ave N buildings to an on-site multi-story parking garage. An additional fitness area located within the footprint of the parking garage will be demolished, however the parking garage itself will be retained. The project site is located within the Urban Center - 2 (UC-2) zone and totals 207,242 square feet (4.76 acres) in area. A high seismic hazard area, wellhead protection area zone 2, and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site. 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.