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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Ltr_20241024 October 28, 2024 Yuko Kitsi 4131 Corliss Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 studiomodernista@gmail.com SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Gone Stores, LUA24-000303 Dear Yuko Kitsi: 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 November 12, 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 jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure 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: LUA24-000303 / PR24-000068 APPLICANT: Yuko Kitsi, 4131 Corliss Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 PROJECT NAME: Gone Stores PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the change of use of an existing tenant space from a warehouse use to a wholesale retail use for Gone Stores, LLC. Gone Stores, LLC provides a free pick-up service for home and commercial office f urniture, appliances, exercise equipment, home electronics, etc. These items are then prepared for reuse and resold. No exterior improvements are proposed and the existing 323-stall surface parking lot and access would remain in their current configuration. The proposed tenant space totals 12,152 sq. ft. and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The project site has been mapped, by City of Renton (COR) Maps, with regulated shoreline – shoreline high intensity, high seismic hazards, and special flood hazard area (100-year flood) – FEMA Zone AE. Springbrook Creek and wetlands are mapped offsite to the west. No work is proposed within or abutting any critical areas as all work would occur within the existing tenant space. PROJECT LOCATION: 801 SW 16th St, Unit 126, 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 November 12, 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 pai d 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: October 28, 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 4BEE4542-BE18-429B-A9C6-7CACF0AE0DE0 10/28/2024 | 3:29 PM PDT 10/28/2024 | 1:25 PM PDT for 10/28/2024 | 1:39 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: October 28, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000068 Gone Stores / LUA24-000303 PROJECT LOCATION: 801 SW 16th St, Unit 126, Renton, WA 98057 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Yuko Kitsi, Studio Modernista, 4131 Corliss Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/h91ckp PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the change of use of an existing tenant space from a warehouse use to a wholesale retail use for Gone Stores, LLC. Gone Stores, LLC provides a free pick-up service for home and commercial office furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, home electronics, etc. These items are then prepared for reuse and resold. No exterior improvements are proposed and the existing 323-stall surface parking lot and access would remain in their current configuration. The proposed tenant space totals 12,152 sq. ft. and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The project site has been mapped, by City of Renton (COR) Maps, with regulated shoreline – shoreline high intensity, high seismic hazards, and special flood hazard area (100-year flood) – FEMA Zone AE. Springbrook Creek and wetlands are mapped offsite to the west. No work is proposed within or abutting any critical areas as all work would occur within the existing tenant space. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 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.