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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant Ltr_20250331 March 31, 2025 Justin Johnson City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION World Cup Legacy Square, LUA25-000065 / PR25-000020 Dear Mr. Johnson: 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 April 14, 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. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Principal Planner Enclosure cc: City of Renton / Owner Preservation Department/ Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA25-000065, ECF, SA-A, CU-A/PR25-000020 Project Name: World Cup Legacy Square Applicant: Justin Johnson / City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / jtjohnson@rentonwa.gov Project Location: 510 S 3rd St (APNs 7841800195, 7841800205, and 5696000005) Project Description: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and Administrative Site Plan Review to establish a park and community space, also known as “World Cup Legacy Square,” at 510 S 3rd St (APNs 7841800195, 7841800205, and 5696000005). The site totals 24,070 sq. ft. (0.55 acres) in area and has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The site is located within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning district, Urban Design District A, and the City Center Sign Regulation area. The western portion of the site, colloquially known as the “Big 5” lot, was previously developed with a commercial building demolished in 2013. An existing city park, Gateway Park, is located on the eastern portion of the site at the corner of Logan Ave S and S 3rd St. Gateway Park is proposed to be renovated as part of the project including the installation of new seating, lighting, landscaping, playground/climbing equipment. The remaining portion of the lot consists of the packed gravel area used for occasional public events. Improvements proposed on the western portion of the site includes installation of a futsal/mini-pitch court, an outdoor stage and integrated LED screen, new fencing, hardscaping, landscaping, seating, and lighting. A metal 1,200 sq. ft. structure is proposed at the northwest corner of the site and would house the LED screen and concrete stage, as well as an audio/visual room and restroom. The intent of the project is to provide a community gathering place to watch and engage with the 2026 Wo rld Cup to be held at various locations in the Puget Sound region. Upon completion of the World Cup event, the site would be transformed into a city-owned community space for events and passive/active recreation. Five (5) trees are proposed for removal. According to COR Maps, the site is located in a High Seismic Hazard area and the Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Traffic Memo, and Environmental Checklist with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: March 31, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional with the civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance. 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 6DBBB0D8-C0DE-4028-82B1-69ACAB5FF0A4 Environmental Review Committee Determination March 31, 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 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 April 14, 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: 6DBBB0D8-C0DE-4028-82B1-69ACAB5FF0A4 3/31/2025 | 5:38 PM PDT 3/31/2025 | 3:59 PM PDT3/31/2025 | 3:16 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: 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). Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of the proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: March 31, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: World Cup Legacy Square / LUA25-000065 / PR25-000020 PROJECT LOCATION: 510 S 3rd St (APNs 7841800195, 7841800205, 5696000005) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Justin Johnson / City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057/jtjohnson@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/12cwrk PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, City of Renton, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and Administrative Site Plan Review to establish a park and community space, also known as “World Cup Legacy Square,” at 510 S 3rd St (APNs 7841800195, 7841800205, and 5696000005). The site totals 24,070 sq. ft. (0.55 acres) in area and has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The site is located within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning district, Urban Design District A, and the City Center Sign Regulation area. The western portion of the site, colloquially known as the “Big 5” lot, was previously developed with a commercial building demolished in 2013. An existing city park, Gateway Park, is located on the eastern portion of the site at the corner of Logan Ave S and S 3rd St. Gateway Park is proposed to be renovated as part of the project including the installation of new seating, lighting, landscaping, playground/climbing equipment. The remaining portion of th e lot consists of the packed gravel area used for occasional public events. Improvements proposed on the western portion of the site includes installation of a futsal/mini-pitch court, an outdoor stage and integrated LED screen, new fencing, hardscaping, l andscaping, seating, and lighting. A metal 1,200 sq. ft. structure is proposed at the northwest corner of the site and would house the LED screen and concrete stage, as well as an audio/visual room and restroom. The intent of the project is to provide a community gathering place to watch and engage with the 2026 World Cup to be held at various locations in the Puget Sound region. Upon completion of the World Cup event, the site would be transformed into a city - owned community space for events and passive/active recreation. Five (5) trees are proposed for removal. According to COR Maps, the site is located in a High Seismic Hazard area and the Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Traffic Memo, and Environmental Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 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.