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State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
Region 4 information: 16018 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012 | phone: (425)-775-1311
September 3, 2025
City of Renton
ATTN: Jill Ding
jding@rentonwa.gov
Hello Jill Ding,
We would like to discuss the 4th Dimension Building project (SEPA # 202503508, LUA25-000193) at 4502
NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98059, on behalf of Martin Reimers. The Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) is responsible for preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and
ecosystems while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities for fish and wildlife.
Recognizing our responsibilities, we will submit the following comments for the 4th Dimension Building.
Other comments may be offered in the future.
Fish and Wildlife Resources and Recommendations:
• The applicant is requesting a reasonable use variance to allow the piped stream to be redirected
to a new surface channel. This project’s activities will occur within 200 feet of a wetland buffer
associated with a regulated stream.
• A WDFW-issued Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) may be required. Consequently, we
encourage people planning hydraulic projects to submit a general concept (pre-application) for
review through the Aquatic Protection Permitting System (APPS). At any stage of the planning
process, you may contact your local habitat biologist, Maria McNaughton
(maria.mcnaughton@dfw.wa.gov or 360-890-2975), to ask questions and get feedback on
project design and compliance with WAC 220-660 (the Hydraulic Code).
Thank you for taking the time to consider our comments on this proposal, which aim to better align it
with state regulations and the best available science for fish and wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Please
do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or if you need our technical assistance or resources
during this process.
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Sincerely,
Beck Sessa (she/her)
Biologist, Habitat Division
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
R4Splanning@dfw.wa.gov
425.651.9790
Cc: Maria McNaughton, Local Habitat Biologist (maria.mcnaughton@dfw.wa.)
Cc: Beck Sessa, Habitat Biologist (R4Splanning@dfw.wa.gov)