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Home My WebLink AboutERC Applicant Letter_20250623 June 23, 2025 Jason Lederer City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way S Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION May Creek South Trail, LUA25-000091, ECF, SSDP, V-H, CU-H, MOD / PR25-000033 Dear Mr. Lederer: 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 July 7, 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 jding@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure cc: City of Renton / Owner Parties of Record CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE 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: June 23, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: May Creek South Trail, LUA25-000091, ECF, SSDP, CU-H, V-H, MOD / PR25-000001 PROJECT LOCATION: 4260 Lake Washington Blvd (APN 3224059109) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jason Lederer / City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / jlederer@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/54t9d5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) review, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Shoreline Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline Variance and Street Standards Modification to construct an ADA-accessible trail along the south side of May Creek that includes 2 viewpoints, multiple boardwalk sections over delineated wetlands, and a bridge crossing that spans the 100-year floodplain at 4260 Lake Washington Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 3224059109). The 8.21-acre parcel is located in the Residential-6 (R-6) zoning district and is designated Residential Medium Density (RMD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The site is currently used as a Public Park. Frontage improvements are proposed along Lake Washington Blvd N . A modified street standard is requested to remove the required street tree planter strip due to the presence of steep slopes within the project vicinity. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is mapped with moderate landslide hazard areas, sensitive slopes, protected slopes, a high seismic hazard area, wetlands, a stream (May Creek), and a 100 year floodplain and floodway associated with May Creek. May Creek is classified as a Shoreline of the State, the project site is located within reach B o f May Creek (MC-B) and is within the Urban Conservancy Environment Designation. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 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. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA25-000091, SSDP, CUP -H, V-H, ECF, MOD/PR25-000033 Project Name: May Creek Trail South Applicant/Contact: Jason Lederer, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Location: 4260 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 3224059109) Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) review, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Shoreline Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline Variance, and Street Standards Modification to construct an ADA-accessible trail along the south side of May Cree k that includes two (2) viewpoints, multiple boardwalk sections over delineated wetlands, and a bridge crossing that spans the 100 -year floodplain at 4260 Lake Washington Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 3224059109). The 8.21 -acre parcel is located in the Residential-6 (R-6) zoning district and is designated Residential Medium Density (RMD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The site currently contains vegetation and is currently used as a public park. Frontage improvements are proposed along Lake Washington Blvd N. A modified street standard is requested to remove the required street tree planter strip due to the presence of steep slopes within the project vicinity. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is mapped with moderate landslide hazard areas, sensitiv e slopes, protected slopes, a high seismic hazard area, wetlands, a stream (May Creek), and a 100 -year floodplain and floodway associated with May Creek. May Creek is classified as a Shoreline of the State. The project site is located within reach B of May Creek (MC-B) and is within the Urban Conservancy Environment Designation. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: June 23, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. Construction on the project site shall comply with the recommendations of the submitted Geotechnical Report, prepared by PanGEO, Inc., dated March 3, 2023, and any future addenda. 2. When feasible, any wood from onsite tree removal shall be reused onsite. 3. If any Native American grave(s) or archaeological/cultural resources (Indian artifacts) are found, all construction activity shall stop and the owner/developer shall immediately notify the City of Renton planning department, concerned Tribes’ cultural comm ittees, and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. 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 wi ll 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 July 7, 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: 3947FE7A-D463-41BB-933E-23F73F139047 Environmental Review Committee Determination June 23, 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: 3947FE7A-D463-41BB-933E-23F73F139047 6/23/2025 | 1:47 PM PDT for 6/23/2025 | 2:20 PM PDT 6/23/2025 | 2:14 PM PDT 6/23/2025 | 2:10 PM PDT