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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Ltr_20250210February 10, 2025 William Millhollin 1026 SW 151st St Burien, WA 98166 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION PR24-000002 SW 41st St Rezone, LUA24-000281, ECF, R Dear Mr. Millhollin: 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. 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 February 24, 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, 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. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-6598. In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Public Hearing on March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM, by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application, which includes a phone-in option. The William Millhollin Page 2 of 2 February 10, 2025 applicant or representative(s) of the applicant are required to be present at the public hearing. Please use the one of the following three methods to attend: 1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password:443268 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580 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: LUA24-000281, ECF, R APPLICANT: William Millhollin, Northwest Permit, 1026 SW 151st St, Burien, WA 98166 PROJECT NAME: SW 41st St Rezone PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Rezone and Environmental (SEPA) Review to change the existing zoning from Commercial Office (CO) to Commercial Arterial (CA). The purpose of the Commercial Arterial zone (CA) is to evolve from “strip commercial” linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking lot design, coordinated access, amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The CA zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales, services, and other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors. Residential uses may be integrated into the zone through mixed-use buildings. The requested rezone is intended to accommodate expanded retail use types to align with the current use demand of the neighborhood. The proposed rezone is not associated with a proposed development at this time. The project site is located within the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. No change in the existing vehicular access points are proposed. The project site is mapped within a high seismic hazard area. PROJECT LOCATION: 101 SW 41st St, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 3926800040) 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 February 24, 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. DATE OF DECISION: February 10, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 597B7E26-68E9-48FE-8550-E76E6FDC698A 2/10/2025 | 2:25 PM PST 2/10/2025 | 3:47 PM PST2/10/2025 | 2:28 PM PST 2/10/2025 | 2:20 PM PST 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: 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 does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an EIS is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. The comment period was combined with the Notice of Application comment period. Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of the proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: February 10, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000002 SW 41st St Rezone / LUA24-000281, ECF, R PROJECT LOCATION: 101 SW 41st St (APN 3926800040) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: William Millhollin / 1026 SW 151st st Burien, WA 98166 / william@nwpermit.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/dc8emi PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Rezone and Environmental (SEPA) Review to change the existing zoning from Commercial Office (CO) to Commercial Arterial (CA). The purpose of the Commercial Arterial zone (CA) is to evolve from “strip commercial” linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking lot design, coordinated access, amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The CA zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales, services, and other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors. Residential uses may be integrated into the zone through mixed-use buildings. The requested rezone is intended to accommodate expanded retail use types to align with the current use demand of the neighborhood. The proposed rezone is not associated with a proposed development at this time. The project site is located within the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. No change in the existing vehicular access points are proposed. The project site is mapped within a high seismic hazard area. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 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.