HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20251208DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
- MITIGATED (DNS-M) AND PUBLIC HEARING
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic
Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application
and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 24,
2026 at 11:00 AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application
which includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the
methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: December 8, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Vision House Phase IV / LUA25-000418; PR25-000085
PROJECT LOCATION: APN 1023059086
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Amy Donlan / 165 NE Juniper St, Ste. 201 Issaquah, WA 98027
/adonlan@encompasses.net
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://shorturl.at/vFWn6
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA)
Review, a Modification to the Residential Mixed-Use Development Standards, and a Modification to the Attached
Dwelling Unit Minimum Standards for the construction of Phase IV of the Vision House project. The project site
totals approximately 53,578 square feet in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, Urban
Design District D, and the Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The proposal
includes the construction of a three-story, approximately 54,511 square foot, mixed-use building with below grade
parking, a daycare and program space for Vision House on the first floor and 24 residential dwelling units on the
second and third floors. The residential dwelling units would range in size from 873 square feet to 1,079 square
feet. Additional surface parking is also proposed on the exterior of the building along the western side of the
building and the eastern property line. Access to the site would be provided through the existing surface parking
lot for the existing Vision House development on the parcels to the west of the project site. A total of 36 parking
spaces would be provided within the parking garage and 30 surface parking spaces would be provided onsite. A
modification to the Residential Mixed-Use Development Standards has been requested to reduce the required
eighteen-foot (18') floor-to-ceiling height and fifteen-foot (15') clear height to a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of
eleven foot, ten inches (11'-10”), and a minimum clear height of approximately ten feet (10'). A modification to the
Attached Dwelling Unit Minimum Standards is requested to reduce the minimum required dwelling unit size from
800 square feet for a 2-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a 3-bedroom unit to 750 square feet for a 2-bedroom
unit and 950 square feet for a 3-bedroom unit. A modification is also requested to reduce number of bathrooms
required for a 3-bedrooom unit from one and three-quarters (1-3/4) bathrooms to one full bathroom. Sensitive
slopes are mapped on the project site, additionally a wetland is mapped off-site to the southeast and a stream is
mapped off-site to the south unit.
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal
must fill out our online form at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment or complete this
form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: Vision House Phase IV / LUA25-000418; PR25-000085
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________
Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail
DATE OF APPLICATION: December 2, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: December 8, 2025
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of
Renton has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be
mitigated. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M
process to give notice that a DNS-M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-
M are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the
Threshold Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated (DNS-M). This may be the only opportunity to comment on
the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review,
Modification to the Residential Mixed-Use Development Standards,
Modification to the Attached Dwelling Unit Minimum Standards
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Drainage Report, Geothechinical Report, Stream Study, Traffic Impact
Analysis, Wetland Assesment
PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a
phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580
Password: 443268
If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask
that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute
yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application
window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number:
1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written
statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing
Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing.
The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=8506711&dbid=1&repo=CityofRenton
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has
not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project
planner.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City
of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA)
on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used
For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-120A
and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: The following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed
project. These recommended Mitigation Measures address project
impacts not covered by existing codes and regulations as cited above.
1. Construction on the project site shall comply with the recommendations of the submitted
Geotechnical Report, prepared by Terra Associates, Inc., dated April 15, 2022, and any future
addenda.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter stating that he/she has reviewed
the construction permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the
report(s).
3. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall provide notes on the construction plans identifying when
on-site geotechnical engineer supervision of construction events is recommended.
4. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan prepared by a qualified professional with
the Civil Construction Permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior
to permit issuance. The applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee prior to the
start of construction.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on December 22, 2025. Please
submit comments online at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment. Alternatively, you
may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone
who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on
this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the
subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARINGS
A virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application. The public
is highly encouraged to attend the meeting.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
If you are using the video-conferencing option it is recommended you download the Zoom application to your
electronic device prior to the hearing. Download at: https://zoom.us/support/download
Locate the Meeting ID or phone number on hearing notice. If exhibits are to be entered into the record they shall be e-
mailed to the project planner prior to the hearing.
CHECKING INTO A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
1. Click on Join and enter the Meeting ID number. (If you are dialing in you will be prompted to enter your
Meeting ID number followed by #.)
2. Enter your first name and last name and identify yourself as the public. (eg. Jane Doe/Public)
3. Enter Password provided on hearing notice.
4. You will be prompted (Does not apply for dialing in.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
When recognized by Staff Host, state your name and contact name in to the record. After you have introduced yourself
you may provide your comments on the project. If no comments please note this and Staff Host will move to next
member of the public.
ENTERING EXHIBITS IN THE RECORD
The speaker should identify they have an Exhibit which can be shared on the screen by the Planner. These exhibits will
be placed onto the City’s Laserfiche portal promptly so all participants have access to the document. If the document
cannot be emailed, arrangements will be discussed on how to get the document into the record at the Hearing.
TECHNICAL OBSTACLES
If you are unable to participate in the hearing because of technical obstacles, please email Planning Technician, Jenny
Cisneros immediately at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call by 5pm the day before the hearing and leave a voice message
at 425-430-6583. Persons who notify the Planning Technician of technical obstacles to participation by 5pm the day
before the hearing will be authorized to submit written comments to the Planning Technician by 5pm the day after the
hearing. Comments can be emailed to the Planning Technician or arrangements for drop off of documents at City Hall
can be made by calling the Planning Technician. The Applicant and City may elect to respond to any such comments by
5pm, the next day. All correspondence received in this manner will be placed in the project Laserfiche Portal for any
persons wishing to see any of the correspondence, or copies can be obtained by calling the Planning Technician.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
If you are unable to sign into the video conference by either video or phone at the hearing date and time, please e-mail
Planning Technician, Jenny Cisneros, at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583 and leave a message with your
contact info. If the technical difficulties cannot be solved, the Planning Technician will inform the Hearing Examiner of
your inability to participate and arrangements will be discussed on how to extend the public comment period to allow
for your participation.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Planning Technician, Jenny Cisneros, at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583.
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