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Home My WebLink AboutERC-Applicant Letter-DNS_SignSheet_UA26-000024_Docket20AC February 10, 2026 Gina Estep CED Administrator City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION PR25-000002 Land Use Non-Project 2025 Docket 20 Group A & Group C (D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail; D-246 Electric Fence Code Update; D-247 Indoor Recreation) 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 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. 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 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/LUA26-000024, ECF Project Name: 2025 Docket 20 Group A & Group C (D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail; D-246 Electric Fence Code Update; D-247 Indoor Recreation) Applicant/Contact: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov Project Location: Citywide Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review for the following non- project items: D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail – The City of Renton is evaluating potential code amendments to allow neighborhood-scale commercial uses and limited on-site services in residential areas. The analysis includes considerations such as permitted and prohibited uses, maximum size allowances, delivery restrictions, hours of operation, and related standards. D-246 Fence Permits – The City of Renton proposes amendments to RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls, to revise permit review procedures for electric security fencing and update code language to be consistent with House Bill (HB) 1688, Electric Security Alarm Systems. The proposal would replace existing terminology related to deterrent security fencing with the terminology used in HB 1688 to reduce confusion and ensure consistency with state law. In addition, the amendment would revise the permit review framework for electric security fencing, which is currently reviewed under the Special Fence Permit process, to better align the review criteria with the nature of these installations. D-247 Indoor Recreation in IL and IM Zones – The City of Renton proposes amendments to where and how indoor recreation facilities are allowed. These facilities include gyms, laser tag, rock climbing, and basketball courts. Currently, indoor recreation facilities are divided into “existing” and “new” facilities and are allowed in commercial, residential, and industrial zones throughout the city, subject to various conditions. The proposal would treat existing facilities as nonconforming uses and simplify conditions for new indoor recreation facilities in several commercial zones. Conditions in the CO and UC zones would remain unchanged. In addition, the proposal would prohibit new indoor recreation facilities in certain zones pending future, more comprehensive amendments addressing neighborhood-scale retail and the Valley subarea. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Docusign Envelope ID: E7A2A75C-2C21-4867-85E8-FF88D0D5621F 2/10/2026 | 2:58 PM PST 2/9/2026 | 5:09 PM PST FOR 2/10/2026 | 3:04 PM PST Environmental Review Committee Determination February 9, 2026 Page 2 of 2 mitsig Date of Decision: The Environmental 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. Docusign Envelope ID: E7A2A75C-2C21-4867-85E8-FF88D0D5621F 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: February 10, 2026 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR25-000002 Land Use Non- Project 2025 Docket 20 Group A & Group C (D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail; D-246 Electric Fence Code Update; D-247 Indoor Recreation), LUA26-000024 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://shorturl.fm/Happ4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: T The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review for the following non-project items: D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail – The City of Renton is evaluating potential code amendments to allow neighborhood-scale commercial uses and limited on-site services in residential areas. The analysis includes considerations such as permitted and prohibited uses, maximum size allowances, delivery restrictions, hours of operation, and related standards. D-246 Fence Permits – The City of Renton proposes amendments to RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls, to revise permit review procedures for electric security fencing and update code language to be consistent with House Bill (HB) 1688, Electric Security Alarm Systems. The proposal would replace existing terminology related to deterrent security fencing with the terminology used in HB 1688 to reduce confusion and ensure consistency with state law. In addition, the amendment would revise the permit review framework for electric security fencing, which is currently reviewed under the Special Fence Permit process, to better align the review criteria with the nature of these installations. D-247 Indoor Recreation in IL and IM Zones – The City of Renton proposes amendments to where and how indoor recreation facilities are allowed. These facilities include gyms, laser tag, rock climbing, and basketball courts. Currently, indoor recreation facilities are divided into “existing” and “new” facilities and are allowed in commercial, residential, and industrial zones throughout the city, subject to various conditions. The proposal would treat existing facilities as nonconforming uses and simplify conditions for new indoor recreation facilities in several commercial zones. Conditions in the CO and UC zones would remain unchanged. In addition, the proposal would prohibit new indoor recreation facilities in certain zones pending future, more comprehensive amendments addressing neighborhood-scale retail and the Valley subarea. 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: Angelea Weihs, Senior Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov/425-430- 7312