HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Notice of Determination_20251013DEPARTMENT 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 (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: 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 does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment , and an EIS is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This DNS
is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197 -11-355. The comment period was combined with the
Notice of Application comment period. Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute
approval of the proposal.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
October 13, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: West African Community Center / LUA24-000390,
ECF, CU-H /PR24-000090
PROJECT LOCATION: 505 S 4th St Renton, WA 98057 (APN 7839800145 &
7839800190)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Constance Proctor, Century Law Firm, PLLC / 2135 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004 connie@wecentury.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://tiny4t.com/mw7LKB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit and
Environmental (SEPA) Review to operate a social service organization (West African Community Center) on the
project site. The project site is comprised of two (2) parcels totaling approximately 17,140 square feet in area within
the Center Downtown (CD) zone, Urban Design District A, and Commercial and Mixed -Use (CMU) Comprehensive
Plan land use designation. The West African Community Center is proposing to occupy an existing 11,465-square-
foot, two-story building that was previously occupied by a window coverings company for retail operations,
warehousing, manufacturing, and office space. The proposal includes minor internal tenant improvements for
office uses, a retail sundries store, tutoring services, volunteer services, and community board meetings. Access
to the site is provided via an alley off S 4th St along the west boundary of the project site to an existing surface
parking lot located to the rear of the existing building. According to COR Maps, a high seismic hazard area and
wellhead protection areas (zones 1 and 2) are mapped on the project site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 27,
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
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION
OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Project File Numbers: LUA24-000390, CU-H, ECF/ PR24-000090
Project Name: West African Community Center
Contact: Constance Proctor, Century Law Firm, PLLC, 2135 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Applicant: West African Community Center, 505 S 4th St, Renton, WA 98057
Project Location: 505 S 4th St, Renton, WA 98057 (APNs 7839800145 and 7839800190)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit and
Environmental (SEPA) Review to operate a social service organization (West African Community Center) on the
project site. The project site is comprised of two (2) parcels totaling approximately 17,140 square feet in area within
the Center Downtown (CD) zone, Urban Design District A, and Commercial and Mixed -Use (CMU) Comprehensive
Plan land use designation. The West African Community Center is proposing to occupy an existing 11,465-square-
foot, two-story building that was previously occupied by a window coverings company for retail operations,
warehousing, manufacturing, and office space. The proposal includes minor internal tenant improvements for office
uses, a retail sundries store, tutoring services, volunteer services, and community board meetings. Access to the
site is provided via an alley off S 4th St along the west boundary of the project site to an existing surface parking lot
located to the rear of the existing building. According to COR Maps, a high seismic hazard area and wellhead
protection areas (zones 1 and 2) are mapped on the project site.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: October 13, 2025
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee 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 Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other
agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will 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 October 27,
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
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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.
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