HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Notice_of_Application_180518.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development
(CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary
Public Approvals.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: May 18, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR18-000002 Land Use Non-Projects / LUA18-000345
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton /
CVincent@rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98056
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through
the City of Renton Document Center website. See
also https://bit.ly/2L7f0sG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2018 DOCKET 13 GROUP A & MULTI FAMILY TAX EXEMPTION
Submittal Requirements – The Department implemented electronic plan review for land use, building, and
construction permits effective April 2017, therefore the Code needs to be updated to reflect the new electronic
standards and remove references to paper copies. Additionally, the text amendments include several changes that
have been made to the submittal requirements to assist in permit review.
Street Name Changes – The proposed code amendments would change the way street names are assigned and allow
co-naming of streets as a way to honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the
betterment of the community.
Short Term Rentals – In recent years short-term home rentals have become a popular alternative to hotel lodging. The
proposed amendments would create standards for short term rentals in relation to business licenses, owner-
occupancy requirements, maximum number of guests, off-street parking, safety regulations, and property
maintenance.
Downtown Window Transparency – The proposed code amendments would incorporate design standards found in the
Renton Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan into the Renton Municipal Code. Specifically, the amendments
would prohibit window screens that block or reduce window and door transparency in Downtown.
Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) – MFTE is an incentive adopted by the City that exempts multi-family housing from
paying the property tax on the value of the housing portion of residential improvements. Already permitted in the
Downtown and Sunset area, the proposed amendment would create a third eligible area for the MFTE incentive, the City
Center Transit Oriented Development area. Additionally, the proposed amendment would add a three year extension to
the existing sunset provision.
DATE OF APPLICATION: May 14, 2018
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: May 18, 2018
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only
opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance
of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form
and return to: City of Renton, CED – Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR18-000002 Land Use Non-Projects / LUA18-000345
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS: City/State/Zip:
TELEPHONE NO.:
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is citywide.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager,
CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on June 1, 2018. If you have questions
about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project
Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any
decision on this project. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email: AMathias@Rentonwa.gov