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Home My WebLink AboutEx 18_SEPA Determination.pdf DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR23-000001 /LUA24-000327, ECF, V-A, V-A, MOD Project Name: Bretzke Variances Applicant: Yan Lifshaz, PO Box 53046, Bellevue, WA 98015 Project Location: (APN 1023059360) Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Reasonable Use Variance, a Setback Variance, and a Street Modification in order to construct a new two-story, 3,180 sq. ft. single-family home (detached dwelling unit) on parcel number1023059360. The site is approximately 11,374 sq. ft. (0.26 acres) in size and is located in the Residential-4 du/ac (R-4) zone and Residential Low Density (LD) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The adjacent property to the south at 5521 NE 10th St (APN 1023059358), where mitigation is proposed with approval of the property owner, is developed with a 1,880 sq. ft. single -family home and associated access structure. The applicant is requesting deviation from critical area buffer/building setback standards and deviation from the required front yard setback for the benefit of a new detached dwelling. According to the applicant, the residence will be located at the minimum front and side setbacks from property lines and as far from critical areas as possible. A setback variance is requested in order to construct the building further north than the setback would allow. Critical areas located on the site include sensitive slopes and a high erosion hazard. A Category II wetlands and Type F stream (Honey Creek) buffer are located on an adjacent site and their buffers extend onto the subject site. The applicant proposes to retain one (1) tree. Total critical area buffer impacts are approximately 8,258 sq. ft. The applicant submitted a Drainage Assessment, Geotech Report, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment, Critical Area Study, Analysis and Mitigation Plan, and Tree Protection Plan. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: February 10, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical Engineering Report, prepared by GEO Group Northwest, Inc., dated December 7, 2022, and any future addenda. 2. The applicant shall comply with the Critical Areas Impact Analysis and Mitigation Plan, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc., dated March 22, 2023, including invasive species removal and replanting with native vegetation within the wetland buffer to achieve a minimum 1:1 mitigation ratio and to ensure the protection of retained trees and successful replanting efforts. 3. The applicant shall submit draft easement documents for both the on -site and off-site native growth protection areas, as shown in the Critical Areas Impact Analysis and Mitigation Plan, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc. The draft documents shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to acceptance of a building permit application. Furthermore, both native growth protection easements shall be recorded prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. The applicant shall prepare and submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prior to the start of any ground-disturbing activities. The applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee prior to the start of construction. Docusign Envelope ID: CBDFC8EF-3F03-4F7F-8428-FBBC11FD0EA2 Environmental Review Committee Determination February 10, 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 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 February 24, 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. Docusign Envelope ID: CBDFC8EF-3F03-4F7F-8428-FBBC11FD0EA2 2/10/2025 | 3:49 PM PST 2/10/2025 | 3:48 PM PST 2/10/2025 | 4:05 PM PST 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: February 10, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000001 Bretzke Variances / LUA24-000327, ECF, V-A, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: (APN 1023059360) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jeffery Jones, PO Box 1908 Issaquah, WA 98027, jeff.jsjones@comcast.net LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://shorturl.at/97Hex PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Reasonable Use Variance, a Setback Variance, and a Street Modification in order to construct a new two -story, 3,180 sq. ft. single- family home (detached dwelling unit) on parcel number1023059360. The site is approximately 11,374 sq. ft. (0.26 acres) in size and is located in the Residential-4 du/ac (R-4) zone and Residential Low Density (LD) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The adjacent property to the south at 5521 NE 10th St (APN 1023059358), where mitigation is proposed with approval of the property owner, is developed with a 1,880 sq. ft. single -family home and associated access structure. The applicant is requesting deviation from critical area buffer/building setback standards and deviation from the required front yard setback for the benefit of a new detached dwelling. According to the applicant, the residence will be located at the minimum front and side setbacks from property lines and as far from critical areas as possible. A setback variance is requested in order to construct the building further north than the setback would allow. Critical areas located on the site include sensitive slopes and a high erosion hazard. A Category II wetlands and Type F stream (Honey Creek) buffer are located on an adjacent site and their buffers extend onto the subject site. The applicant proposes to retain one (1) tree. Total critical area buffer impacts are approximately 8,258 sq. ft. The applicant submitted a Drainage Assessment, Geotech Report, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment, Critical Area Study, Analysis and Mitigation Plan, and Tree Protection Plan. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 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.