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Home My WebLink AboutEx_17_ERC Determination.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 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: July 21, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Walker's Renton Subaru Service Department Expansion / LUA25-000171, ECF, CU-A, SA-A, MOD / PR25-000031 PROJECT LOCATION: 519 SW 12th St Renton, WA 98057 (APN 3340404265) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: John Manuel, HHJ Architects / 601 St Helens Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 / johnm@hhandj.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/hj535c PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and street Modification to construct a 14,417 sq. ft. service shop addition and 1,216 sq. ft. drive through addition to the existing small vehicle service area on the subject property located at 519 SW 12th St (APN 3340404265). The property is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning district and Auto Mall Area A overlay district and has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The proposed addition would add new service bay stalls, parts storage area, and office space. Approximately twenty (20) new parking stalls would be established on the site. Access to the site would remain via the two (2) existing driveways off of Seneca Ave SW and one (1) driveway off of SW 12th St. The applicant has proposed the removal of five (5) trees. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is located within a High Seismic Hazard Area. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, a Drainage Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 4, 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: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA25-000171, ECF, CU-A, SA-A, MOD / PR25-000031 Project Name: Walker's Renton Subaru Service Department Expansion Applicant/Contact: John Manuel, HHJ Architects / 601 St Helens Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 Project Location: 519 SW 12th St Renton, WA 98057 (APN 3340404265) Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and street Modification to construct a 14,417 sq. ft. service shop addition and 1,216 sq. ft. drive through addition to the existing small vehicle service area on the subject property located at 519 SW 12th St (APN 3340404265). The property is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning district and Auto Mall Area A overlay district and has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The proposed addition would add new service bay stalls, parts storage area, and office space. Approximately twenty (20) new parking stalls would be established on the site. Access to the site would remain via the two (2) existing driveways off of Seneca Ave SW and one (1) driveway off of SW 12th St. The applicant has proposed the removal of five (5) trees. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is located within a High Seismic Hazard Area. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, a Drainage Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist to evaluate the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: July 21, 2025 Mitigation Measures: 1. The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the geotechnical engineering report, prepared by Migizi Group and dated December 11, 2024, or future addenda. 2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the final construction and building permit plans to verify consistency with the report recommendations. A stamped letter shall be provided to the City confirming that the plans meet the intent of the geotechnical recommendations. 3. The applicant shall sample soil for arsenic and lead following 2019 Tacoma Smelter Plume Guidance. If lead or arsenic are found at concentrations above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup level, construction workers and employees on site shall be notified of their occurrence. 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. Docusign Envelope ID: A8A5BFC1-1B8B-45C4-AB62-B0960DC02697 Environmental Review Committee Determination July 21, 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 Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 4, 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: A8A5BFC1-1B8B-45C4-AB62-B0960DC02697 7/21/2025 | 2:38 PM PDT for 7/21/2025 | 2:18 PM PDT 7/21/2025 | 3:18 PM PDT