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Home My WebLink AboutERC_DNSM Issuance and Notice of Determination_20241024 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA24-000299 / PR24-000063 Project Name: Renton Windsock and 243 Building Apron Project Applicant: William Adams / 616 West Perimeter Rd, Renton, WA 98057 Project Location: 243 W Perimeter Rd and 749 E Perimeter Rd (APN 0723059007) Project Description: The applicant, the City of Renton, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Exemption for a maintenance and improvement project at the Renton Municipal Airport site located at 243 W Perimeter Rd and 749 E Perimeter Rd (APN 0723059007). The airport site totals 152.5 acres in area and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The site is within the Comprehensive Plan Employment Area (EA) land use designation. The proposed work includes rehabilitation of pavement sections at two (2) aprons at the airport. The first apron, designated as the “243 Building Apron,” is located at the SW corner of the airport site. The second apron, designated as the “Windsock Apron,” is located around the mid -point of the runway on the east side of the airport adjacent to E Perimeter Rd and the Cedar River. The applicant is proposing full depth pavement repair, replacement of aircraft tiedowns, and minor stormwater conveyance system improvements at both project locations. In addition, the 243 Building Apron includes a publicly accessible parking lot proposed for full depth pavement repair and restriping. No parking stalls are proposed for removal. Work is proposed within 100 feet of the Cedar River ordinary high water mark (OHWM), but no in-water work is proposed. A high seismic hazard area, high erosion hazard area, sensitive and protected slopes, and Wellhead Protection Area Zones 1 and 2 are mapped on the airport site according to City of Renton (COR) Maps. A Flood Hazard Area pursuant to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) is also located on the subject site. The hazard area on the site, a Special Flood Zone AE (base flood elevation determined), is classified as a 100-year flood plain. The FIRM maps indicate the base flood elevation to be 26 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL). In addition, a portion of proposed improvements are located within Reach A of the Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State, with an Environmental Designation of Shoreline High Intensity. No vegetation is proposed for removal. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: October 28, 2204 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical Report, prepared by HWA Geosciences, Inc., dated November 2, 2023, and any future addenda. 2. The applicant shall submit an Archaeological Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery Plan (MIDP) to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and any interested tribes for review prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities. Documentation of the submittal shall be provided to the City of Renton prior to the issuance of building or construction permits. The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to Docusign Envelope ID: D31D61AF-180E-439C-B708-0C917E2644A7 Environmental Review Committee Determination October 24, 2024 Page 2 of 2 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 mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. 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 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. Docusign Envelope ID: D31D61AF-180E-439C-B708-0C917E2644A7 10/28/2024 | 3:28 PM PDT 10/28/2024 | 1:41 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS -M 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: PR24-000063 Renton Windsock and 243 Building Aprons Project / LUA24-000299, ECF, SME, LUA Number PROJECT LOCATION: 243 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: William Adams / 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 / wadams@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/2bfcyv PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Exemption for a maintenance and improvement project at the Renton Municipal Airport site located at 243 W Perimeter Rd and 749 E Perimeter Rd (APN 0723059007). The airport site totals 152.5 acres in area and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The site is within the Comprehensive Plan Employment Area (EA) land use designation. The proposed work includes rehabilitation of pavement sections at two (2) aprons at the airport. The first apron, designated as the “243 Building Apron,” is located at the SW corner of the airport site. The second apron, designated as the “Windsock Apron,” is located around the mid -point of the runway on the east side of the airport adjacent to E Perimeter Rd and the Cedar River. The applicant is proposing full depth pavement repair, replacement of aircraft tiedowns, and minor stormwater conveyance system improvements at both project locations. In addition, the 243 Building Apron includes a publicly accessible parking lot proposed for full depth pavement repair and restriping. No parking stalls are proposed for removal. Work is proposed within 100 feet of the Cedar River ordinary high water mark (OHWM), but no in -water work is proposed. A high seismic hazard area, high erosion hazard area, sensitive and protected slopes, and Wellhead Protection Area Zones 1 and 2 are mapped on the airport site according to City of Renton (COR) Maps. A Flood Hazard Area pursuant to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) is also located on the subject site. The hazard area on the site, a Special Flood Zone AE (base flood elevation determined), is classified as a 100 -year flood plain. The FIRM maps indicate the base flood elevation to be 26 feet Mea n Sea Level (MSL). In addition, a portion of proposed improvements are located within Reach A of the Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State, with an Environmental Designation of Shoreline High Intensity. No vegetation is proposed for removal. 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.