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May 12, 2025
Boeing Corporation
Attn: Mark Clement
737 Logan Ave N
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Boeing Crew Shelters, LUA25-000124, ECF, SSDP
Dear Mr. Clement:
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 27,
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 amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-7219.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
Principal Planner
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: LUA25-000124 ECF, SSDP/PR25-000030
Project Name: Boeing Crew Shelters
Applicant: Mark Clement / Boeing Corporation / 737 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Project Location: 737 Logan Ave N (APN 0723059001)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit for the installation of thirteen (13) new crew shelters and tool cabana structures on Apron R at
the Boeing plant site. The subject property (APN 0723059001) is located to the east of the Cedar River along the
southern shore of Lake Washington and is approximately 153.3 acres in size. The site, developed with the Boeing
737 plant and associated support buildings, is located in the Urban Center - 2 (UC-2) zone and has a Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU). The project would involve the installation of six (6) new
crew shelters, two (2) of which will replace existing shelters, and seven (7) new tool cabanas. The structure siz es
range between 80 sq. ft. and 672 sq. ft. The crew shelters will be prefabricated wood structures on elevated steel
chassis and the tool cabanas will be repurposed shipping containers constructed of cold -formed steel sitting
directly on the concrete pavement. The crew shelters will be secured either to the existing post installed with
mechanical or epoxy anchors into the existing concrete paving. The proposed work would occur ten feet (10’) from
the Lake Washington Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) at the closest point. The site is located within the Lake
Washington Reach I Shoreline and has a High Intensity Overlay designation. A High Seismic Hazard is mapped on
the project site. No change in access to the site is proposed and no new impervious surface woul d be added.
According to the applicant, no tree or vegetation removal would occur as part of the project. The applicant submitted
a Technical Information Report, Photometric Report, and Lake Study Report.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: May 12, 2025
Mitigation Measures:
1. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional prior
to the start of any construction. In addition, 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
mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Beca use other agencies of
jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Docusign Envelope ID: 6BFD5F36-E5AA-4F5D-9CAD-4567CCEC6B34
Environmental Review Committee Determination
May 12, 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
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 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.
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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 12, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Boeing Crew Shelters, LUA25-000124 ECF, SSDP
/PR25-000030
PROJECT LOCATION: 737 Logan Ave N (APN 0723059001)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Mark Clement / Boeing Corporation / 737 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 /
mark.d.clement@boeing.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/zq4zvt
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit for the installation of thirteen (13) new crew shelters and tool cabana structures
on Apron R at the Boeing plant site. The subject property (APN 0723059001) is located to the east of the Cedar River
along the southern shore of Lake Washington and is approximately 153.3 acres in size. The site, developed with
the Boeing 737 plant and associated support buildings, is located in the Urban Center - 2 (UC-2) zone and has a
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU). The project would involve the
installation of six (6) new crew shelters, two (2) of which will replace existing shelters, and seven (7) new tool
cabanas. The structure sizes range between 80 sq. ft. and 672 sq. ft. The crew shelters will be prefabricated wood
structures on elevated steel chassis and the tool cabanas will be repurposed shipping containers constructed of
cold-formed steel sitting directly on the concrete pavement. The crew shelters will be secured either to the existing
post installed with mechanical or epoxy anchors into the existing concrete paving. The proposed work would occur
ten feet (10’) from the Lake Washington Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) at the closest point. The site is located
within the Lake Washington Reach I Shoreline and has a High Intensity Overlay designation. A High Seismic Hazard
is mapped on the project site. No change in access to the site is proposed and no new impervious surface woul d
be added. According to the applicant, no tree or vegetation removal would occur as part of the project. The
applicant submitted a Technical Information Report, Photometric Report, and Lake Study Report.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 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.