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Home My WebLink AboutERC Applicant Letter DNSM_20250527 May 27, 2025 Casey Jeszeck City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Oakesdale Ave SW Stormwater System Project, LUA25-000099, ECF / PR25-000028 Dear Mr. Jeszeck: 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 one (1) mitigation measure. 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 June 10, 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, Clark H. Close Current Planning Manager Enclosure cc: Duwamish Tribe, King County Metro / Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA25-000099, ECF/ PR25-000028 Project Name: Oakesdale Ave SW Stormwater System Project Owner/Applicant/Contact: Casey Jeszeck, City of Renton, Public Works Department – Surface Water Utility / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Location: Oakesdale Ave SW (SR 900 to SW 3rd Pl), Renton, WA 98178 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. The approximately 0.25-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 (18”) stormwater main within the right-of-way to replace aging and deteriorated pipes, improve stormwater conveyance, and enhance maintenance access. One (1) segment of existing pipe crossing private property at 301 Oakesdale Ave SW will be abandoned. All existing collection structures will be connected to the new stormwater 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. Approximately 380 cubic yards (cy) of material would be cut onsite and approximately 330 cy of fill is proposed to be brought into the site. No trees are proposed to be removed. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the southwestern portion of the site contains a high seismic hazard area. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: May 27, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. 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 the Duwamish Tribe’s cultural committee prior to the start of construction per the Duwamish Tribe's 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 June 10, 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: FC390598-2A08-49AE-A3C9-DD1A9376DC08 Environmental Review Committee Determination May 27, 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 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: FC390598-2A08-49AE-A3C9-DD1A9376DC08 5/27/2025 | 10:00 AM PDT5/27/2025 | 11:55 AM PDT for 5/27/2025 | 9:41 AM 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 th e proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: May 27, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Oakesdale Ave SW Stormwater System Project / LUA25-000099, ECF / PR25-000028 PROJECT LOCATION: Oakesdale Ave SW (SR900 to SW 3rd Pl), Renton, WA 98178 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. The approximately 0.25-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 (18”) stormwater main within the right-of-way to replace aging and deteriorated pipes, improve stormwater conveyance, and enhance maintenance access. One (1) segment of existing pipe crossing private property at 301 Oakesdale Ave SW will be abandoned. All existing collection structures will be connected to the n ew stormwater 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. Approximately 380 cubic yards (cy) of material would be cut onsite and approximately 330 cy of fill is proposed to be brought into the site. No trees are proposed to be removed. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the southwestern portion of the site contains a high seismic hazard area. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 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.