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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Apllicant Ltr_DS_20250602June 2, 2025 Julia Reeve 1326 5th Ave Unit: 800 Seattle, WA 98161 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Longacres Campus Master Plan, LUA25-000100, SA-M, ECF / PR23-000147 Dear Ms. Reeve: 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 Significance. 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 16, 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 questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430- 6598. In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Hybrid Public Scoping Meeting: Where: 7th Floor, Renton City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom Webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89160667609?pwd=036tU7fuThQPfhK5ztgELgnqEy7UCG.1 Webinar ID: 891 6066 7609 Passcode: 750760 When: June 17, 2025 (Tue), 6 p.m. Julia Reeve Page 2 of 2 June 2, 2025 For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (DS) AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: LUA25-000100, SA-M, ECF / PR23-000147 Julia Reeve / 1326 5th Ave Unit: 800 Seattle, WA 98161 Longacres Campus Master Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Unico Properties, is requesting Hearing Examiner Master Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review to develop the Longacres Campus into a mixed-use development. The Longacre Site totals approximately 158 acres and includes approxim ately 850,000 square feet of existing office space, maintenance buildings, and landscaped area. The proposed Project Site would include approximately 85 acres of the main campus area. The project site is zoned Commercial Office (CO) and industrial (IM) and is located within Urban Design District D and the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The proposal would retain approximately 330,000 square feet of existing commercial space on the site and add approximately 3,000 new residential units, approximately 1,400,000 square feet of future commercial and medical office, approximately 230,000 square feet of industrial uses, approximately 100,000 square feet of retail, food and beverage, two (2) hotel sites (with approximately 150-200 rooms), and an 8,000 person music venue. The plan proposes to demolish the existing building on parcel 7 for a future music venue. The plan proposes to build approximately 6,500 parking stalls to support the site uses. The proposed project site consists of 18 separate parcels (APNs 088670-0010, -0020, -0030, -0040, 0050, -0060, -0070, -0080, -0120, -0130, -0140, -0200, -0210, - 0220, -0230, -0250, -0360, and 242304-9050) located at 1301 SW 16th St and 1901 Oakesdale Ave SW. In addition, the overall Site includes three (3) industrial parcels that provide the power, heat, and cooling (APNs 2423049071, - 9052, and -9048) located at 1300, 1302 SW 16th St. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the Site is mapped with high seismic hazard areas, special flood hazard areas (100-year flood) FEMA Zone AE, regulated shorelines, regulated slopes, and wetlands. It is anticipated that additional permit applications would be submitted in the future as the project proposal is further refined. PROJECT LOCATION: 1901 Oakesdale Ave SW and 1301 SW 16th St (APNs 088670-0010, -0020, - 0030, -0040, 0050, -0060, -0070, -0080, -0120, -0130, -0140, -0200, -0210, -0220, -0230, -0250, -0360, and 242304- 9050) and 1300 and 1302 SW 16th St (APNs 2423049071, -9052, and -9048) EIS REQUIRED: The lead agency has determined this proposal is likely to have a significant impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) and will be prepared. An environmental checklist, or other materials indicating likely environmental impacts, can be reviewed at our offices. LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division The lead agency has identified the following areas for discussion in the EIS: Earth, Air, Water, Land Use, Shoreline, Aesthetics, Housing, Environmental Health, Noise, Natural Environment, Recreation, Traffic, Public Services/Utilities, Historic/Cultural Preservation, Economics (as examples) Docusign Envelope ID: 0E0D12C8-0EC8-4844-8E89-1AB93093165B ERC DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT June 2, 2025 PAGE 2 of 2 SCOPING: Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses of other approvals that may be required. Your comments must be submitted in writing and received before June 23, 2025. ALTERNATIVES: This is a proposal for a private project. The applicant may study reasonable alternatives that could feasibly attain or approximate the proposal’s objectives, but at a lower environmental cost or decreased level of environmental degradation. In this case, the alternatives will include the no-action alternative. A lower density alternative, with fewer residential units and less commercial development, may also be included. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed pursuant to RMC 4-9-070.R. DATE OF DECISION: June 2, 2025 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Department Date Anjela Barton Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave Parks and Recreation Date Gina Estep, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Date Docusign Envelope ID: 0E0D12C8-0EC8-4844-8E89-1AB93093165B 6/2/2025 | 1:41 PM PDT 6/2/2025 | 4:18 PM PDT6/2/2025 | 2:09 PM PDT for 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 SIGNIFICANCE (DS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. DS: After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) (lead agency) has determined this proposal is likely to have a significant impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) and will be prepared. Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of the proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: June 2, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Longacres Campus Master Plan, LUA25-000100, SA-M, ECF / PR23-000147 PROJECT LOCATION: 1901 Oakesdale Ave SW and 1301 SW 16th St (APNs 088670-0010, - 0020, -0030, -0040, 0050, -0060, -0070, -0080, -0120, -0130, -0140, - 0200, -0210, -0220, -0230, -0250, -0360, and 242304-9050) and 1300 and 1302 SW 16th St (APNs 2423049071, -9052, and -9048) LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/bx1q22 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Unico Properties, is requesting Hearing Examiner Master Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review to develop the Longacres Campus into a mixed-use development. The Longacre Site totals approximately 158 acres and includes approximately 850,000 square feet of existing office space, maintenance buildings, and landscaped area. The proposed Project Site would include approximately 85 acres of the main campus area. The project site is zoned Commercial Office (CO) and industrial (IM) and is located within Urban Design District D and the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The proposal would retain approximately 330,000 square feet of existing commercial space on the site and add approximately 3,000 new residential units, approximately 1,400,000 square feet of future commercial and medical office, approximately 230,000 square feet of industrial uses, approximately 100,000 square feet of retail, food and beverage, two (2) hotel sites (with approximately 150-200 rooms), and an 8,000 person music venue. The plan proposes to demolish the existing building on parcel 7 for a future music venue. The plan proposes to build approximately 6,500 parking stalls to support the site uses. The proposed project site consists of 18 separate parcels (APNs 088670-0010, -0020, -0030, -0040, 0050, -0060, -0070, -0080, -0120, -0130, -0140, -0200, -0210, - 0220, -0230, -0250, -0360, and 242304-9050) located at 1301 SW 16th St and 1901 Oakesdale Ave SW. In addition, the overall Site includes three (3) industrial parcels that provide the power, heat, and cooling (APNs 2423049071, -9052, and -9048) located at 1300, 1302 SW 16th St. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the Site is mapped with high seismic hazard areas, special flood hazard areas (100-year flood) FEMA Zone AE, regulated shorelines, regulated slopes, and wetlands. It is anticipated that additional permit applications would be submitted in the future as the project proposal is further refined. LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee THE LEAD AGENCY HAS IDENITIFIED THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR DISCUSSION IN THE EIS: Earth, Air, Water, Land Use, Shoreline, Aesthetics, Housing, Environmental Health, Noise, Natural Environment, Recreation, Traffic, Public Services/Utilities, Historic/Cultural Preservation, Economics (as examples). ALTERNATIVES: This is a proposal for a private project. The applicant may study reasonable alternatives that could feasibly attain or approximate the proposal’s objectives, but at a lower environmental cost or decreased level of environmental degradation. In this case, the alternatives will include the no-action alternative. A lower density alternative, with fewer residential units and less commercial development, may also be included. SCOPING: Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. Your comments must be submitted in writing and received before 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2025. SEND COMMENTS TO: Please submit comments via email to por@rentonwa.gov, or by completing the online form 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. PUBLIC MEETING: A public EIS scoping meeting/open house will be held to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the proposed actions and to provide input into the environmental review process. An EIS public scoping meeting will be held at Renton City Hall and virtually. HYBRID MEETING Where: 7th Floor, Renton City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom Webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89160667609?pwd=036tU7fuThQPfhK5ztgELgnqEy7UCG.1 Webinar ID: 891 6066 7609 Passcode: 750760 When: June 17, 2025 (Tue), 6 p.m. PROJECT PROPONENT: Julia Reeve / 1326 5th Ave Unit: 800 Seattle, WA 98161 juliar@unicoprop.com RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division, 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT PLANNER CONTACT: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, Planning Division – CED, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, Phone: (425) 430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov To appeal this Determination, you must file your appeal document with the hearing examiner within fourteen (14) days of the date the Determination of Significance (DS) has been published in the official city newspaper. See RMC 4-8-110.E, RCW 43.21C.075 and WAC 197-11-680 for further details. There shall be only one appeal of a Determination of Significance and if an appeal has already been filed, your appeal may be joined with the prior appeal for hearing or may be dismissed if the other appeal has already been heard. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the above office to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 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.