HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Notice of Determination_Fitness 19_20260210DEPARTMENT 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, t he 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:
February 10, 2026
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Fitness 19 / LUA25-000441, ECF; PR25-000089
PROJECT LOCATION: 3208 NE Sunset Blvd (APNs 0423059153 and
0423059080)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Jeff Nagel / 500 6th Ave S., Edmonds, WA 98020 / jp@jnageldesign.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=11811983
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert an
existing commercial building at 3208 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 (APNs 0423059153 and 0423059080) into
a multi-fitness gym. The subject property is 142,877 square feet (3.28 acre s) in size. The subject building is
approximately 57,277 square feet and 28,631 square feet is proposed to be adapted for the gym’s use to
accommodate fitness equipment, locker rooms, restrooms, and a staff office. The existing parking lot provides 66
parking spaces directly in front of the unit, including ADA-compliant stalls for the proposed use. No vertical
expansion is proposed, and the structure's height would remain under 20 feet to comply with zoning reg ulations.
The project does not involve any major off-site improvements. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site
contains regulated slopes >15% & <=40% (Sensitive).
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 24,
2026. 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: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner, 425-430-7288, vporter@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: LUA25-000441, ECF / PR25-000089
Project Name: Fitness 19
Applicant: Matt Vanderyacht, Fitness 19, 30028 SE Lake Retreat S Dr, Ravensdale, WA 98051
Contact: Jeff Nagel, Nagel Sport, LLC, 500 6th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020
Project Location: 3208 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056
Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert an existing
commercial building at 3208 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 (APNs 0423059153 and 0423059080) into a multi -
fitness gym. The subject property is 142,877 square feet (3.28 acres) in size. The subject building is approximately
57,277 square feet and 28,631 square feet is proposed to be adapted for the gym’s use to accommodate fitness
equipment, locker rooms, restrooms, and a staff office. The existing parking lot provides 66 park ing spaces directly
in front of the unit, including ADA-compliant stalls for the proposed use. No vertical expansion is proposed, and the
structure's height would remain under 20 feet to comply with zoning regulations. The project does not involve any
major off-site improvements. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains regulated slopes >15% &
<=40% (Sensitive).
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) convened on Monday, February 9, 2026, to consider the SEPA
determination for the above project. The Planning Division of the City of Renton issued the environmental
determination on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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 February
24, 2026. 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.
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