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PLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: September 16, 2024
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA24-000245, SME
PROJECT NAME: Wright Septic Repair
PROJECT MANAGER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
APPLICANT/OWNER: Coleen Wright
3042 NW 64th St, Seattle, WA 98107
CONTACT: Ryan Raburn, A Advanced Septic, 1602 West Valley Hwy S, Auburn, WA 98001
PROJECT LOCATION: 13307 SE 151st St, Renton, WA 98058
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption for the repair of an existing septic
system. The proposed work includes the removal of an existing failed septic system and the replacement with a
new septic system. All proposed work would occur on the north side of the existing single-family residence. The
project site totals 12,781 square feet and is located within the Residential-4 (R-4) zone. The project site is located
along the Cedar River, which is a Shoreline of the State. The site is located within Reach C of the Cedar River and is
within the Shoreline Residential Designation. The site is also mapped within a High Seismic Hazard Area, the 100-
year floodplain and floodway of the Cedar River, an Erosion Hazard Area, and a severe and moderate channel
migration zone. The proposed work would occur within the designated moderate channel migration zone. No work
is proposed within the severe channel migration zone or 100-year floodplain.
SEC-TWN-R: SW22-23-05
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
NWLY 60 FT OF FOLG-BEG 1490.96 FT S & 88.67 FT E OF NW COR SEC 22 TH S 61-09-
00 E 425 FT TH S 28-51-00 W 1040 FT TH S 61-09-00 E 60 FT TO TPOB TH S 61-09-00 E
138.23 FT TH S 19-14-40 W 161 FT M/L TO CEDAR RIVER TH NWLY ALG RIVER TO A PT
S 28-51-00 W FRM TPOB TH NELY TO TRUE POB
WATER BODY/REACH: Cedar River, Reach C
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development Wright Septic Repair LUA24-000245, SME
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EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION/DECISION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development
Permit is hereby Approved on the proposed project in accordance with RMC.4.9190C “Exemption from Permit
System’ and for the following reasons:
Normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or
elements. "Normal maintenance" includes those usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse, or cessation from a lawfully
established condition. "Normal repair" means to restore a development to a state comparable to its original
condition, including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance, within a
reasonable period after decay or partial destruction, except where repair causes substantial adverse effects to
shoreline resource or environment. Replacement of a structure or development may be authorized as repair where
such replacement is the common method of repair for the type of structure or development and the replacement
structure or development is comparable to the original structure or development including but not limited to its
size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance and the replacement does not cause substantial
adverse effects to shoreline resources or environment.
Staff Comment: Within the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction, the following improvements are proposed: the removal
and replacement of an existing failed septic system. The proposed work would occur approximately 150 feet (150’)
from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the Cedar River, to the northeast of the existing residence, and within
the moderate channel migration zone. No work would occur within the 100-year floodplain or severe channel
migration zone. This work would be considered maintenance and repair of an existing septic system.
FINDINGS: The proposed development is:
i. Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act.
ii. Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program
has been finally approved or adopted by the Department.
iii. Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
Staff Comment: The proposed septic replacement would be considered a maintenance and repair
project and would therefore be consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act and
would also be consistent with the City of Renton’s Shoreline Master Program.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
_____________________________________ ______________________________
Matthew Herrera, Planning Director Date
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by
the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior
to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the
reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be
no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within
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the 14-day appeal time frame.
APPEALS: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing
Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on September 30, 2024. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-
day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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.
EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision.
Attachments: Plan Set
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