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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:
April 24, 2025
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PROJECT NAME/NUMBER:
Oakesdale Ave SW Stormwater System Project / LUA25-000099, ECF / PR25-000028
PROJECT LOCATION:
Oakesdale Ave SW (SR900 to SW 3rd Pl)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:
Casey Jeszeck / 1055 S. Grady Way S, Renton, WA 98057 / cjeszeck@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/qvl6lh
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to construct a stormwater system improvement project within the right-of-way
of Oakesdale Ave SW, between SR 900 and SW 3rd Pl in Renton, WA. The 0.15-acre project area is located adjacent to the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning district and designated Residential
Medium Density (RMD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The project proposes to install a new 18-inch stormwater main to replace aging and deteriorated pipes, improve stormwater conveyance,
and enhance maintenance access. One segment of existing pipe crossing private property at 301 Oakesdale Ave SW will be abandoned, with no easements or private property impacts required.
All existing collection structures will be connected to the new main. Additional improvements include sidewalk and curb ramp replacements at the intersection of Oakesdale Ave SW and
Sunset Blvd to meet accessibility standards, and a half-street grind and overlay to restore the roadway. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the southwestern portion of the site
contains identified seismic hazard areas.
DATE OF APPLICATION:
March 27, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION:
April 24, 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
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED:
Civil Construction Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES:
Drainage Report
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use:
The subject site is designated Within the right-of-way of Residential Medium Density (RMD) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Within the right-of-way of Residential-8
(R-8) 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 4-9-070 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 May 8, 2025. 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. For more information about
this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Nichole D. Perry, Associate Planner, 425-430-7286
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