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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant Ltr_20250428 May 5, 2025 Tristan Bull 5424 NE 10th St Renton, WA 98059 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Bull Residence Detached Garage and ADU, LUA24-000367, CU-A, V-A Dear Tristan Bull: 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 May 19, 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 further questions, please reach me at nperry@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-7286. For the Environmental Review Committee, Nichole D. Perry Associate Planner Enclosure cc: Leah and Tristan Bull/ Owner(s) Duwamish Tribe, King County Wastewater Treatment Division / Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR24-000074/LUA24-000367, CU-A, V-A Project Name: Bull Conditional Use Permit and Critical Areas Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Applicant: Leah and Tristan Bull, 5424 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98059 Project Location: 5424 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98059 (APN 1023059365) Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Critical Areas Variance to construct a 968 square foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) over a garage at 5424 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98059 (APN 1023059365). The 1.26-acre parcel is located in the Residential-4 (R-4) zoning district and is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The site currently contains an existing single- family dwelling unit. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site has identified high erosion hazards, regulated slopes (>15% & <=40%), a Category II Wetland, and a Type Ns stream (Honey Creek) that flows through the western portion of the site. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation, Wetland and Stream Delineation Report, and Standard Stream Study with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: May 5, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations outlined in the Geotechnical Evaluation Report, prepared by GEO Group Northwest, Inc., dated July 27, 2022 (Exhibit 5), as well as any future addenda. 2. The applicant shall prepare and submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prior to the start of any ground-disturbing activities. In addition, the applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee prior to the start of construction per the Duwamish Tribe Comments. 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 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 Docusign Envelope ID: CF4F89F1-1EB5-4C12-B6C9-56F8F437FF55 Environmental Review Committee Determination May 5, 2025 Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date For Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date For Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development 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: CF4F89F1-1EB5-4C12-B6C9-56F8F437FF55 5/5/2025 | 1:31 PM PDT 5/5/2025 | 1:58 PM PDT 5/5/2025 | 1:31 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: May 5, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000074 Bull Residence Detached Garage and ADU / LUA24-000367, CU-A, V-A, LUA Number PROJECT LOCATION: 5424 NE 10th St (APN 1023059365) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Tristan Bull / 5424 NE 10th St Renton, WA 98059 / tristan.m.bull@gmail.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/M0qF5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Critical Areas Variance to construct a 968 square foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) over a garage at 5424 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98059 (APN 1023059365). The 1.26-acre parcel is located in the Residential-4 (R-4) zoning district and is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The site currently contains an existing single-family dwelling unit. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site has identified high erosion hazards, regulated slopes (>15% & <=40%), a Category II Wetland, and a Type Ns stream (Honey Creek) that flows through the western portion of the site. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation, Wetland and Stream Delineation Report, and Standard Stream Study with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 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.