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January 13, 2025
Susan Tillack
1507 Belmont Ave. Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98122
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Renton Pavilion Public Market, LUA24-000364, ECF, SA-A
Dear Ms. Tillack:
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-Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 January
27, 2025. 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 amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-7219.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
Principal Planner
Enclosure
cc: City of Renton/ Owner(s)
Deborah Boodell/Applicant
Will Wheaton / Contact
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: After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file, 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. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c).
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
January 13, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000082 Renton Pavilion Public Market,
LUA24-000364, ECF, SA-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 233 Burnett Ave S Renton (APNs 569600065, 569000120,
5696000055, 0007200188, and 5696000050)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Susan Tillack / 1507 Belmont Ave. Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122 /
susan@grahambaba.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of
Renton Document Center website. See also
https://shorturl.at/HJZRc
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Administrative
Site Plan Review to convert the existing Renton Pavilion and Piazza to a public market. The subject property is
located at 233 Burnett Ave S and is comprised of four (4) parcels (APNs 5696000055, 5696000065, 5696000120,
and 5696000050) and a portion of a fifth parcel (APN 0007200188). The approximately 57,600 sq. ft. (1.32 acres)
site has public street frontage on Burnett Ave S, S 3rd St, and Logan Ave S. The site is located within the CD zone in
Urban Design District A and the City Center Sign Regulation area. The city-owned site is developed with the Renton
Pavilion Event Center and adjacent Piazza Park. The pavilion building, a 14,770 sq. ft. masonry and wood frame
structure constructed in 1948, currently houses the Renton Farmers Market and is available for private party rental.
The proposal is to establish a permanent public market with two (2) long-term spaces for food and beverage
tenants, 12 market stalls for rotating and medium-term tenants, a kitchen classroom for community events and
outreach, and an office for administrative tasks. The project also contains various improvements to the facade and
area surrounding the building and piazza, including a new 137.50 sq. ft. entrance vestibule, 1,050 sq. ft. weather -
protection canopy, pedestrian entrances, the creation of outdoor programmed areas, landscaping and lighting
upgrades, and minor infrastructure improvements. Access to the building is proposed via entrances on the north,
east, and south sides of the building. Parking is provided at the city-owned parking garage adjacent to the pavilion.
According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is located within the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1
and is mapped with a high seismic hazard. 17 trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a Traffic
Impact Analysis, Arborist Report, Technical Information Report, and Environmental Checklist with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 27,
2025. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, an appeal public hearing will be set and all
parties of record will be duly notified in accordance with RCW 43.21C.110 and WAC 197-11-535.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR24-000082/LUA24-000364, ECF, SA-A
Project Name: Renton Market and Piazza
Applicant: Susan Tillack, Graham Baba Architects / 1507 Belmont Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122 /
susan@grahambaba.com
Project Location: 233 Burnett Ave S (APN 5696000055, 5696000065, 5696000120, and 5696000050)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Administrative Site Plan
Review to convert the existing Renton Pavilion and Piazza to a public market. The subject property is located at 233
Burnett Ave S and is comprised of four (4) parcels (APNs 5696000055, 5696000065, 5696000120, and 5696000050)
and a portion of a fifth parcel (APN 0007200188). The approximately 57,600 sq. ft. (1.32 acres) site has public street
frontage on Burnett Ave S, S 3rd St, and Logan Ave S. The site is located within the CD zone in Urban Design District
A and the City Center Sign Regulation area. The city -owned site is developed with the Renton Pavilion Event Center
and adjacent Piazza Park. The pavilion building, a 14,770 sq. ft. masonry and wood frame structure constructed in
1948, currently houses the Renton Farmers Market and is available for private party rental. The proposal is to
establish a permanent public market with two (2) long-term spaces for food and beverage tenants, 12 market stalls
for rotating and medium-term tenants, a kitchen classroom for community events and outreach, and an office for
administrative tasks. The project also contains various improvements to the facade and area surrounding the
building and piazza, including a new 137.50 sq. ft. entrance vestibule, 1,050 sq. ft. weather -protection canopy,
pedestrian entrances, the creation of outdoor programmed areas, landscaping and lighting upgrades, and minor
infrastructure improvements. Access to the building is proposed via entrances on the north, east, and south sides
of the building. Parking is provided at the city -owned parking garage adjacent to the pavilion. According to City of
Renton (COR) Maps, the site is located within the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1 and is mapped with
a high seismic hazard. 17 trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, Arborist
Report, Technical Information Report, and Environmental Checklist with the application.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: January 13, 2025
Mitigation Measures:
1) The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional prior
to the start of any construction. The applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee
prior to the start of construction.
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
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.
Docusign Envelope ID: 771C088A-AD2F-443F-9D07-1EF19280E942
Environmental Review Committee Determination
January 13, 2025
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 For Gina Estep, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025.
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: 771C088A-AD2F-443F-9D07-1EF19280E942
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