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Fred J. Kaufman
Earl Clymer, Mayor
April 3 , 19.90
Gerald Adams
Vice President
Seattle Audubon Society
619 Joshua Green Building
Seattle, WA 98101
Re: AAD-011-90
Appeal of Glacier Park Short Plat 125-89
Dear Mr. Adams:
This matter has been dismissed at the request of the appellant.
With the concurrence and urging of this department, the appellant,
property owner, and the city reached an agreement regarding the above
entitled matter which permitted the appellant to withdraw the appeal.
If this office can be of any further assistance please feel free to
write.
Sincerely,
FRED J. UFMAN
HEARING EXAMINER
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Zanetta Fontes, Assistant, City Attorney
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April 2, 1990
Fred J. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
City of Renton
200 Mill Avenue
Renton, Washington 98055
RE: AAD-013 -90
SEPA Appeal of Glacier Park Short Plat. 125-89
Dea" Mr. Kaufman:
We have reviewed the COVENANT AND EASEMENT (attached) provided
by Glacier Park Company. It is our understanding that the City
of Renton agrees to the form of the easement .
Since the easement eliminates our concern expressed in the
amended appeal we therefore withdraw the appeal of the threshold
determination regarding the future development of the northern
lot .
Thank you for your consideration of this matter and your
willingness to allow the parties to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,
Gerald Adams
Vice President,
Conservation
Original deposited in US mail
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COVENANT AND EASEMENT
FOR
GLACIER PARK SHORT PLAT (File No. SHPL-125--89)
This Covenant is made this day of , 1990,
by the undersigned Owner of certain lland situated in the State
of Washington, County of Ring, known as Glacier Park Short Plat,
which is more particularly described un Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if it were
set forth.
Owner desires to create on the Glacier Park short Plat an
attractive property and also desires to create a permanent open
space for the benefit of the community, to provide for the
preservation of the natural values and amenities on the
property, and to provide for public enjoyment of the property.
Therefore, Owner hereby covenants, agrees, and declares
that Lot 1 as defined in Exhibit A will be held, sold, and
conveyed subject to and burdoned by the following Covenant and
Easement, which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting
the value, desirability, and attractiveness of the Glacier Park
Short Plat for the benefit of the Owners thereof and the public
generally, and this Covenant and Easement shall be binding upon
all parties having yr requiring any right, title, or interest in
the Glacier Park Short Plat or any part thereof, and shall in
all respects be regarded as covenants running with the land.
1. protective Covenant. Lot 1 shall remain in its
native, undeveloped state, except as specifically provided in
paragraph 2 below. No structure, building, or other improvement
Shall be constructed in Lot 1, except as specifically provided
in paragraph 2 below. The Covenant contained herein is intended
to and shall run with the land for so long as Lot 1 is deemed to
have significant value as a wetland or as wildlife habitat,
according to any local, state or federal agency havirj
jurisdiction over such matters.
2 . P iestrian Access and Water line Easement. Owner
hereby grants and conveys to the City of Renton an easement for
public pedestrian access purposes across the south 20 feet of
Lot 1 together with the right to construct and maintain an
accessway, pedestrian path, or other walks or paths, as may be
necessary to effectuate the easement granted herein. Owner
further grants and conveys to the City of Renton an easement to
construct, operate, and maintain a water line within the
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feet of Lot 1. The City of Renton shall indemnify and hold
harmless Owner, its successors or assigns, from any and all
claims by any party arising out of the use of the easements
granted herein, which easements shall inure to the benefit of
the City of Renton and may not be amended or modified except by
written agreement between the Owner, its successors or assigns,
and the City of Renton.
In witness whereof, the undersigned Owner has executed this
Covenant and Easement the day and year first above written.
GLACIER PARK COMPANY
By!
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STATX OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF )
On this day of , 1990, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared
to me known to be orClacier Park
Company, the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and
voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she was
authorized to execute said instrument.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL hereto affixed the day
and year rirst above written.
N TAP PUBLICTn and for the
State of Washington, residing
at My commission expires
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GLACIER PARK SHORT PLAT (File No. SHPL-125-89)
This Covenant is made this day of , 1990,
by the undersigned Owner of certain land situated in the State
of Washington, County of King, known as Glacier Park Short Plat,
which is more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if it were
set forth.
Owner desires to create on the Glacier Park Short Plat an
attractive property and also desires to create a permanent open
space for the benefit of the community, to provide for the
preservation of the natural values and amenities on the
property, and to provide for public enjoyment of the property.
Therefore, owner hereby covenants, agrees, and declares
that Lot 1 as defined in Exhibit A will be held, sold, and
conveyed subject to and burdened by the following Covenant and
Easement, which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting
the value, desirability, and attractiveness of the Glacier Park
Short Plat for the benefit of the Owners thereof and the public
generally, and this Covenant and Easement shall be binding upon
all parties having or requiring any right, title, or interest in
the Glacier Park Short Plat or any part thereof, and shall in
all respects be regarded as covenants running with the land.
1. Protective Covenant. Lot 1 shall remain in its
native, undeveloped state, except aq specifically provided in
paragraph 2 below. No structure, building, or other improvement
shall be constructed in Lot 1, except as specifically provided
in paragraph 2 below. The Covenant contained herein is intended
to and shall run with the land for so long as Lot. 1 is deemed to
have significant value as a wetland or as wildlife habitat,
according to any local, state or federal agency having
jurisdiction over such matters.
2 . Pedestrian Agsess and Water line Easement. Owner
hereby grants and conveys to the city of Renton an easement for
public pedestrian access purposes across the south 20 feet of
Lot 1 together with the right to construct and maintain an
accessway, pedestrian path, or other walks or paths, as may be
necessary to effectuate the easement granted herein. Owner
further grants and conveys to the City of Renton an easement to
construct, operate, and maintain a water line within the
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feet of Lot 1. The City of Renton shall indemnify and hold
harmless Owner, its successors or assigns, from any and all
claims by any party arising out of the use of the easements
granted herein, which easements shall inure to the benefit of
the City of Renton and may not be amended or modified except by
written agreement between the Owner, its successors or assigns,
and the City of Renton.
In witness whereof, the undersigned Owner has executed this
Covenant and Easement the day and year first above written.
GLACIER PARK COMPANY
By Its
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF )
On this day of _ , 1990, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared _
, to me known to be of Glacier Park
Company, the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and
voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she was
authorized to execute said instrument.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL hereto affixed the day
and year first above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
state of Washington, residing
at
My commission expires .
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EXHIBIT A
LOT I
DESCRIPTION
THAT PORTION OF LOTS l AND 6, BLOCK 7. PLAT OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL
PARK RENT;,N II, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME [II OF PLATS, PACES 42 THROUGH 44,
:.EnRDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. LYING NORTH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIEED
LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 WHICH LIES NORTH 01'.7.34" G LAC
EAST 172.52 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 88'29'29"
VEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 1204.25 FEET TO
THE EAST LINE OF OAKESOALE AVENUE SOUTHIEST AND THE TERMINUS OF SAID DESCRIBED
LINE.
TOGETHER WITH THAT HALF OF BUeRLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJOINING
SAID DESCRIBED PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 6, A5 QUIT-CLAIMED UNDER AUDITORS FILE
NO. 8909110687.
EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 6. IN BLOCK 1, CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENToN
FOR STREET PURPOSES BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 8,06090701 AND AS
CORRECTED BY RECORDING NO, 8308050568.
LOT 2
DESCRIPTION
ALL in LOTS 2 AND 5, BLOCK 7, FLAT OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL PARK
RENTON II, AS RECORDED TN VOLUME III nF PLATE PAGES 42 THYOL'N 44, RECORDS OF
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 6, BLOCK 7, OF SAID PLAT. LYING
SOUTH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE;
BEGINNI.,C AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT I WHICH LIES NORTH 01'47'34"
EAST 172.52 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 88'29'29"
iE5T PARALLEL TO TUE SOUTH LINE Of SAID LOT t, A DISTANCE OF 1204.25 FEET TO
THE E#ET LINE OP OA1[ESDALE AVENUE SOUTHWEST.
TOGETHER WITH THAT HALF OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJOINING
LOTS 2 AND 5 AND SAID DESCRIBED PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 6, AS QUIT-CLAIMED UNDER 45 45
k DITORS FILE NO. 8909110687.
tOGETHER WITH ALL OF SOUTHWEST 31ST STREET LYING WITHIN BLOCK 7 OF SAID PLAT,
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:XCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOTS S AND 6. IN BLOCK 7, CONVEYED TO THE. CITY OP
+ENI05 FOR STREET PURPOSES BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 8306090701 AND I (,{�
15 CORRECTED BY RECORDING NO. 8308050568. �
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HEARING EXAMINER
Earl Clymer, Mayor Fred J. Kaufman
March 14, 1990
Gerry Adams
Seattle Audubon Society
28803 NE Big Rock Road
Duvall, WA 98019-6414
Dear Mr. Adams:
This letter is in response to your request of February 23 , 1990. I
apologize for the delay, but in order to respond appropriately to the
"Motion to Compel Production of Documents" I needed to research the
matter.
As you may be aware, this office lacks subpoena power. Therefore, any
documents you wish to obtain may first be requested as 'a general
matter from the appropriate department, or second, they must be
requested under the Public Disclosure Act.
This office sees no reason to object to your request to modify the
appeal and it is granted.
Again, I apologize for the delay and would entertain a motion to
continue the matter if this delay has interfered with your preparation
for this appeal. If this office can be of any further assistance,
please feel free to write.
Sincerely, -
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FRED J. FMAN
HEARING EXAMINER
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cc: Earl Clymer, Mayor
Brent McFall, Administrative Assistant
Jeanette Samek-McKague, Senior Planner
Don Erickson, Zoning Administrator
200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 - (206, 235-2593
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION 510 6 7
Lynn Rainey ,being first duly sworn on oath states
that he/she is the Chief Clerk of the
VALLEY DAILY NEWS
• Kent Edition • Renton Edition • Auburn Edition
Daily newspapers published six (6) times a week. That said newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
are legal newspapers and are now and have been for more than six RENTON HEARING EXAMINER
months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published RENTON, WASHINGTON
in the English language continually as daily newspapers in Kent, King A Public Hearing will be held by the
lar
County, Washington. The ValleyDailyNews has been approved as a legal mes Renton Hearing Examiner Chambers at his o the
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newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Second Floor of City Hall, Renton, Wash-
King County. ington, on March 20, 1990, at 9:00 a.m. to
consider the following petitions:
Appeal of an administrative decision of
The notice in the exact form attached, was published in the Kent Edition the Environmental Review Committee to
, Renton Edition XX , Auburn Edition (and not in issue a Determination of Non-Significance
without mitigation measures for the Glacier
supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers Park Short Plat (Ref. File SH.PI.-125-89),
during the below stated period. The annexed notice a Public Notice file AAD-011-90.
Legal descriptions of the files noted
above are on file in the Renton Community
(Hearing). R 4 0 3 2 Development Department.
All interested persons to said petitions
are invited to be present at the Public Hear-
was published on Ma r r•h 9 , 1 9 9 0 ing on March 20, 1990, at 9:00 a.m. to
express their opinions.
Published in the Valley Daily News
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the March 9, 1990. R4032. Acct. #51067
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619 Joshua Green Building • Seattle, WA 98101 • 206/622-6695 EXAMINER
February 23 , 1990
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Mr. Fred J. Kaufman
Hearing Examiner
Sixth Floor
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton Washington 98055
Re: AAD-011-90
SEPA Appeal of Glacier Park Short Plat 125-89
Dear Mr. Kaufman:
I have discussed this matter with Jeanette Samek-McKague of the
City of Renton Community Development Department and Linda •
Hoffman of Glacier Park .Company.. We have agreed. that some of
the issues brought on this appeal may be more appropriately
considered during the review process currently ongoing under
Alaska Distributors SA .128-89.
Therefore I request that you allow Seattle Audubon Society _to
amend our appeal in the following manner:
1. Delete the section captioned "PROPOSED FILLING OF THE
WETLAND ON THE SOUTHERN LOT: " ,
2 . Delete the section captioned "BUFFERS: ",
3 . Delete the section captioned "RECREATION: " .
Also enclosed is our request to consider a MOTION TO COMPEL
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS in this matter. Please understand that
we are not having difficulty dealing with agency staff on this
matter. There is however a policy that staff contends precludes
our request from being granted. 1
I will be available to appear for oral argument if you require.
Respec ful submitted,
Gerry Adams Mail all correspondence to:
Seattle Audubon Society 28803 NE Big Rock Road
(206) 788-9209 Duvall , WA 1198019-6414
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CITY OF RENTON
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Re: AAD-011-90 FEB 2 6 7990
SEPA Appeal of Glacier Park Short Plat 125-89 CITY ��,
MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS HEXING FMB 4.4vTON
On or about February 9, 1990 a representative. .of- our
organization appeared in person to view the file maintained by
the City of Renton regarding this matter. The file was produced
and while our representative was reviewing the contents of the
file an unidentified City employee retrieved the file and later
returned it without some of the- documents that it previously
contained. It appears that the documents removed were staff
notes pertaining to this matter. Our represenative did have an
opportunity to view portions of those documents and noticed
certain notations that may support our appeal .
On February 13, 1990 Seattle Audubon Society formally appealed
the threshold determination of nonsignificance in this matter.
On or about February 15, 1990 I personally discussed our request
to view those documents with Jeannette Samek-McKague. She
explained that it was City policy to not allow review or copying
of the staff notes .
These staff notes reflect a part of the environmental review
process that is typically conducted by an agency with
consultation by the proponent and by not requiring provisions .
for notification excludes participation by the public. It is
arguable that an agency may purposely exclude the public from
that portion of the process .
However, a SEPA appeal has now been filed in this matter and a
hearing date has been set for March 20 , 1990 . We now hold that
a right exists to review and copy the staff notes and any other
documents maintained by the City pertaining to this matter
regardless of where those files are kept . The right to access
to these documents stems from two aspects- the right to public
review of the environmental review process and the right of the
appellant to have production of documents and things in
preparation for hearing.
The result of not producing the requested information will
seriously affect the record of the hearing proceedings . Such an
effect would carry over to the courts if any aggrieved party
should seek judicial review. Court Rules would provide for this
production under provisions governing discovery but not for a
matter reviewed on the record. In order to provide a complete
record of the hearing proceedings complete disclosure of the
information requested essential .
WE REQUEST that the Hearing Examiner require the City of Renton
to produce the above mentioned documents and information in a
timely manner to allow preparation for the hearing.
FURTHER we request that the City of Renton produce the documents
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and information without charge, by mail , pursuant to._WAC 197-11-
504 (2) . Seattle Audubon Society is a public interest
organization with limited resources . We will (juarantee that any
costs for production of this information will be paid if
required to do so.
Respectfully submitted this '2- 3 day of February, 1990 .
1111-AjO
Gerry Adams
Seattle Audubon Society
28803 Northeast Big Rock Road
Duvall , WA 98019-6414 V-
(206) 788-9209
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February 12, 1990
Fred J. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
City of Renton
200 Mill Avenue
Renton , WA 98055
RE: Glacier Park Short Plat , SEPA Appeal . File Vo. SH PL-125-89
Dear Mr. Kaufman,
The Seattle Audubon Society is comprised of over ,500 members and
is incorporated as a non-profit orgamization under| the la'ws of the
State of Wasbington. The Society is dedicated to the protection,
preservation, and enjoyment of wildlife plants and thosir
supporting habitats and. to the wise use of� natural resources. We
are concerned, about environmental issues througAout King County
including the City of Renton-.
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The "Renton Wetland" located southeast of L.ongacries, is a. wetland
complex of regional significance. Few -areas L-Ci Llivalent to -the
Renton Wetland remain in the entire Green Riv r valley. The
d provid. es habitat for many species of wildlifev including
imigratory waterfowl , raptors and song birds. The wlet'land is listed
on the US Fi'sh and Wildlife 'National Inventory a1hd US Army Corps
of Engineers Wetland Inventory. The Qzty of Renton Wetland Study
(dated February 1981 ) ranks the wetland as ih,e second most
important tl � i |
wetland- n the �z�y� The Mzv�� of Green 'Study rates the
wetland as having "high" habitat value. In the past , significant
port±mmso-( the wetland have been fill fbr commaer�i�� deveIopment.
The City of Renton is currently processing the Glacier Park short
plat (SH PL 125-89) ~ The proposed short ' plat t�� x property
where a -significant portion
� the Renton-- `
/x ur wetland was filled.
While the southern portion of the proposed short plat property
contains fill material , most of the northern po-tion does not
Th*�ra�f the ~
- Renton .._-__..~ rem ins relatively
undisturbed within the northern po�tioh of the pr�
northern Applicant Proposes to rep16,t 'the property into two lots. The
t woulci _~..^.^.. the ..�"`tu`� Wetland portion of property.
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property which has been fi� e ' The proposed n lot -also
contains another wetland area approximately 1. 1 ac'T -'�'-- insize which
has -become established on the fill area.
Springbrook Creek, a fish bearing stream, flows immediately
&dJacent to the eastern bo4ndary of the proposed - iv?. sicm.
Our conservation committee has reviewed the City 's Determination
of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposed short, plat and has the
following concerns.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN LOT:
The proposed boundaries of the northern lot contains only wetland.
If the northern lot is considered a non-buildable lot, then
specific language must be included with the final recording of the
subdivision designating the lot as "non-buildable". This
designation could be accomplished by recording a permanent Native
Growth Protection Easement or Conservation Easement on the lot.
If the northern lot is considered to be buildable, then the
boundaries of the lot should be expanded to provide a suitable non-
wetland building area. If a building site is not provided by the
subdivision, a future owner of the northern lot may propose to fill
the wetland to provide "reasonable" use of the land.
The Seattle Audubon Society recommends that mitigation be added to
the DNS, requiring a permanent protective easement be recorded over
that portion of the subdivision which contains the Renton Wetland.
If the northern lot is considered available for future development,
then the boundaries of the lot must also be expanded to provide a
suitable non-wetland building area. Failure to require this
mitigation will result in a probable and significant impact to the
environment. J
PROPOSED FILLING OF THE WETLAND ON THE SOUTHERN LOT:
It is apparent on the site plan that the applicant proposes to fill
the majority of the 1. 1 acre wetland currently located on the
southern portion of the property. If filling is allowed ,
mitigation must be provided. If filling of the southern wetland
is permitted, the boundaries of the northern lot should be expanded
to include an equivalent excavation of existing fill out of the
Renton Wetland area. Failure to require this mitigation will
result in a probable and significant impact to the environment.
DUFFERS.
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The Renton Wetland and Springbrook Creek both contain species of
fish and wildlife which are sensitive to disturbance and changes
in water quality. Mitigation in the form of permanent buffers must
be recorded on the those portions of the lots adjacent to the
wetland and the stream. Failure to require this mitigation in the
form of permanent buffers will result in a probable and significant
impact to the environment.
RECREATION:
A 20-foot wide pedestrian easement currently exists within the
proposed subdivision. The easement allows for a future pedestrian
link to the City`s trail system. The proposed short plat will
eliminate the pedestrian easement. Failure to replace the
pedestrian easement will result in a probable ' and significant
impact to the environment.
Since the City included no mitigation in its declaration, the
Seattle Audubon Society formally appeals the current Determination
of Non-Significance.
The Seattle Audubon Society continues to be sincerely concerned
about the potential impact the proposal may have on the Renton
Wetland, Springbrook Creek, and their associated wildlife. We are
hopeful that the items raised in this letter will be addressed with
addition mitigation.
Sincerely, •
Ger Adams
Vice President
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CITY OF RENTON
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST NO.: ECF-125-89
APPLICATION NO(S): SH PL-125-89
PROPONENT: KPFF Consulting Engineers
PROJECT NAME: Glacier Park Short Plat
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Application for approval of a short application to
allow the replat of four (4) industrial lots into two (2)
industrial lots on 25.5 acres of property. The subject
property includes environmentally sensitive lands
(wetlands).
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LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Property located in the 31'000 to 3300 Block of
Oakesdale Avenue S.W.
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Community Development Department
Current Planning Division
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the
public upon request.
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Any interested party may submit written comments, or may appeal the above determination within
fifteen (15) days of the determination date. Written comments or appeals will be accepted until
f5_`00`j?wm Tues ay•1r0bruary>13?'1J907tAppeals should be specific and shall set forth the reasons
why the particular environmental determination should be reversed. Appeals shall be filed with
the Renton Hearing Examiner, Municipal Building, 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98055,
within the fifteen (15) day comment/appeal period. All appeals must accompanied by a non-
refundable $75.00 filing.fee.
Responsible Official: Environmental Review Committee
c/o DonErickson, Zoning Administrator
Current Planning Division
Community Development Department
200 Mill Avenue South •
Renton, WA 98055
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.: Contact City of Renton, Community
Development Department, Current Planning Division to read or ask al?out the procedures for
SEPA appeals.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 29, 1990
DATE OF DECISION: January 24, 1990
SIGNATURES:
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genneth E, Nyberg, Director
Community Development Department
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Lynn A+ ttmann, Directo
Public Works Department
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