HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20250129 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: January 30, 2025 /  PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR25-000012 Thuman Residence ADU LUA25-000025, ECF, SSDP, MOD   PROJECT LOCATION: 13411 SE 151st St (APN 2223059112)   APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Patty Thuman / 13411 SE 151st St Renton, WA 98058 / pcthumann@hotmail.com  LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/abx468  PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and a height modification for the construction of a two (2) story 1,012 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The project site is a 37,744 square foot lot within the Residential-4 (R-4) zone that is currently developed with a single-family home and associated accessory structures. The site is currently accessed via a residential driveway off of SE 151st St. A height modification is requested to allow the proposed ADU to exceed the height of the existing single family residence. According to the City of Renton Maps (COR Maps), the project site is mapped with Wellhead Protection Area Zones (Zone 2, Maplewood Wellfield), Special Flood Hazard Areas (100 year flood, FEMA Zone- AE), Moderate to Severe Channel Migration Zone Hazards, Regulated Shoreline High Intensity Environmental Designation, Regulated Shoreline: CR-C Cedar River Reaches Jurisdiction, High Seismic Hazards, Regulated Slopes and High Erosion Hazards.  DATE OF APPLICATION: January 28, 2025  NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 30, 2025  OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.  PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, and a height modification  OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Fire Permit  REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Floos Hazard Data, Geotechnical Report, Stream Assesment  CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:    Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential (R-4) on the City’s Zoning Map.   Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist   Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-110 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.   Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.  Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2025. Per RMC 4-9-190.E.6, a thirty (30) day public comment is required for all Shoreline Development Permit applications. Please submit comments online at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment. Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project.  CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov/