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Home My WebLink AboutERC-Applicant Letter-DNS-Signsheet-Docket 20-Group B November 3, 2025 Gina Estep CED Administrator City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION PR25-000002 2025 Docket 20 Group B (D-243: RMF-2 Rezone, D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices, D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations) and Resource Center in the Valley, LUA25-000350, ECF Dear Ms. Estep: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non- Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 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. 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. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angie Mathias Long Range Manager DEPARTMENT 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: November 3, 2025 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR25-000002 Land Use Non-Project 2025 Docket 20 Group B (D-243: RMF-2 Rezone, D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices, D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations) and Resource Center in the Valley, LUA25-000350, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Gina Estep/ 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / gestep@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/9y8sys. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non-project items: Resource Center in the Valley – City staff propose a code amendment to allow a Resource Center with overnight accommodations for unhoused residents in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone south of I-405 and west of SR-167. The facility would provide hygiene, meals, case management, and housing navigation services, modeled after Auburn’s Resource Center. The amendment would add Homeless Services as a permitted use, subject to a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, within this limited CA subarea to support the City’s goals for supportive housing and coordinated service delivery. D-243: RMF-2 Rezone – The City proposes zoning map amendments to rezone nine (9) sites from RMF, R-14, and R-10 to RMF-2. All sites are designated Residential High Density under the Comprehensive Plan, except one partially within the Commercial & Mixed Use designation. The RMF-2 zone allows 20–40 dwelling units per acre and supports compact infill near transit, commercial corridors, and employment areas. The rezone aligns zoning with existing densities, resolves nonconforming conditions, and promotes reinvestment in appropriate locations. D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices – Staff propose expanding location options for low-impact contractor and trade businesses by allowing certain Construction and Contractor’s Offices in additional zones under an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The amendment integrates contractor trades into the Off-Site Services definition, allowing them in CA-zoned areas east of Rainier Ave S/SR-167 with conditional review, while higher- intensity yards remain limited to industrial zones. D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations – Staff propose codifying adopted administrative interpretations that clarify ambiguous or conflicting provisions within Title IV, Development Regulations. Topics include the Residential Rental Program, transitional and supportive housing standards, definitions for coverage, nonconforming dwelling alterations, public notice for vehicle permits, adult family homes, fence permit thresholds, and parking stall dimensions. These interpretations are already in effect and are now being formally incorporated for consistency and clarity. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 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: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov/425-430-7312 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: PR25-000002/LUA25-000350, ECF Project Name: 2025 Docket 20 Group B & Resource Center in the Valley Applicant/Contact: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov Project Location: Citywide Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non-project items: Resource Center in the Valley – City staff propose a code amendment to allow a Resource Center with overnight accommodations for unhoused residents in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone south of I-405 and west of SR-167. The facility would provide hygiene, meals, case management, and housing navigation services, modeled after Auburn’s Resource Center. The amendment would add Homeless Services as a permitted use, subject to a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, within this limited CA subarea to support the City’s goals for supportive housing and coordinated service delivery. D-243: RMF-2 Rezone – The City proposes zoning map amendments to rezone nine (9) sites from RMF, R-14, and R- 10 to RMF-2. All sites are designated Residential High Density under the Comprehensive Plan, except one partially within the Commercial & Mixed Use designation. The RMF-2 zone allows 20–40 dwelling units per acre and supports compact infill near transit, commercial corridors, and employment areas. The rezone aligns zoning with existing densities, resolves nonconforming conditions, and promotes reinvestment in appropriate locations. D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices – Staff propose expanding location options for low-impact contractor and trade businesses by allowing certain Construction and Contractor’s Offices in additional zones under an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The amendment integrates contractor trades into the Off-Site Services definition, allowing them in CA-zoned areas east of Rainier Ave S/SR-167 with conditional review, while higher- intensity yards remain limited to industrial zones. D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations – Staff propose codifying adopted administrative interpretations that clarify ambiguous or conflicting provisions within Title IV, Development Regulations. Topics include the Residential Rental Program, transitional and supportive housing standards, definitions for coverage, nonconforming dwelling alterations, public notice for vehicle permits, adult family homes, fence permit thresholds, and parking stall dimensions. These interpretations are already in effect and are now being formally incorporated for consistency and clarity. Docusign Envelope ID: DD14E9CC-5E56-4E08-9FF7-B966620465E0 11/3/2025 | 4:46 PM PST 11/3/2025 | 8:45 AM PST 11/3/2025 | 4:57 PM PST Environmental Review Committee Determination October 31, 2025 Page 2 of 2 mitsig Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: November 3, 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 November 17, 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: DD14E9CC-5E56-4E08-9FF7-B966620465E0