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Home My WebLink AboutSR_ERC_Report_Fitness_19_260205_v2 (2)DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map SR_ERC Report_Fitness 19_260205_v2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Project File Number: PR25-000089 Project Name: Fitness 19 Land Use File Number: LUA25-000441, ECF Project Manager: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner Owner: Louie Family, LLC, 3208 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 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 Summary: 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 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 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). Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 57,277 SF Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): n/a n/a Site Area: 142,877 SF Total Building Area GSF: 57,277 SF STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). DocusOgn Envelope ID: EE6C6F89-515C-48BD-8F15-07E45E0095C4 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fitness 19 Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000441, ECF Report of February 9, 2026 Page 2 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Fitness 19_260205_v2 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND The subject building was constructed in 1978 and currently houses two other businesses. The building is mostly located on Parcel no. 0423059153 and expands onto Parcel no. 0423059080. According to the Environmental (SEPA) Checklist (Exhibit 3) and project narrative (Exhibit 4), the proposal involves converting a portion of an existing commercial building into a gym. The new facility will have designated areas for strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and stretching activities. In addition, the facility will provide locker rooms containing dry saunas, showers, toilets, sinks, and changing areas. The existing parking lot provides 66 parking spaces directly in front of the unit, including ADA-compliant stalls for the proposed use. No significant building modifications, landscape changes, grading, or other site alterations are proposed as part of the change of use from a grocery store (Saar’s Super Saver Foods) to an indoor recreational facility. PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A.Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B.Mitigation Measures 1.None. C.Exhibits Exhibit 1:Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2:Site Plan Exhibit 3:Environmental (SEPA) Checklist, dated November 21, 2025 Exhibit 4:Project Narrative Exhibit 5:Trip Generation Assessment, prepared Health & Associates, dated November 20, 2025 Exhibit 6:Transportation Concurrency Test Memorandum Exhibit 7:King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) Comment Letter, dated January 15, 2026 Exhibit 8:KCWTD City Response Email, dated January 16, 2026 Exhibit 9:Advisory Notes D.Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1.Earth DocusOgn Envelope ID: EE6C6F89-515C-48BD-8F15-07E45E0095C4 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fitness 19 Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000441, ECF Report of February 9, 2026 Page 3 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Fitness 19_260205_v2 Impacts: According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains regulated slopes >15% & <=40% (Sensitive). A Geotechnical Report was not provided with the land use application materials as no exterior improvements to the existing building are proposed. The proposed project is limited to a change of use and interior tenant improvements. It is anticipated that the city’s adopted building code and construction standards would adequately mitigate any impacts of the proposed tenant improvements on the project site. Therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 2.Transportation: Impacts: A Trip Generation Assessment, prepared by Health & Associates (Exhibit 5) was conducted to assess the proposal's transportation impacts. The project site fronts NE Sunset Blvd along the eastern property line (Exhibits 2). Access to the site is proposed to remain via a drive aisle off NE Sunset Blvd, which is classified as a principal arterial. The project is not proposing any exterior modifications, and therefore, no right-of-way dedication or frontage improvements are required. However, if during land use and/or other agency review, it is determined that outside site and parking lot improvements are required, the project may become subject to further transportation review. According to the Traffic Concurrency Test Memorandum (Exhibit 6), the proposed development would generate a decrease of 1,267 daily trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a decrease of 13 weekday AM peak hour (-12 in, -1 out). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate a decrease of approximately 102 net new trips (-43 in, -59 out). The proposed project passes the city’s Transportation Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070D, which is based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, site specific improvements, and future payment of Transportation Impact Fees. The Transportation Impact Fee that is current at the time of Building Permit issuance would be levied. At this time, staff does not recommend any site mitigation measures related to traffic impacts. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 3.Utilities Impacts: Staff received comments from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) (Exhibit 7). The comments received from the Environmental Planner note that a capacity charge is to be applied to any project that results in a new connection to the sewer system or any change in use of a building that includes an increase in plumbing fixtures. King County requested that their comments be provided to the sewer department to ensure that proper fees were collected in the event that the work proposed falls within the scope of work noted above. These comments were provided to the city’s Development Engineering Division for consideration. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. E.Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Departments and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes” to the applicant. DocusOgn Envelope ID: EE6C6F89-515C-48BD-8F15-07E45E0095C4 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fitness 19 Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000441, ECF Report of February 9, 2026 Page 4 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Fitness 19_260205_v2 ✓Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14- day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: 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: EE6C6F8✓-515C-48BD-8F15-07E45E00✓5C4 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Fitness 19 Land Use File Number: LUA25-000441, ECF Date of Meeting February 9, 2026 Staff Contact Valerie Porter Senior Planner Project Contact/Applicant Jeff Nagel Nagel Sport, LLC 500 6th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020 Project Location 3208 NE Sunset Blvd Renton, WA 98056 The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist, dated November 21, 2025 Exhibit 4: Project Narrative Exhibit 5: Trip Generation Assessment, prepared Health & Associates, dated November 20, 2025 Exhibit 6: Transportation Concurrency Test Memorandum Exhibit 7: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) Comment Letter, dated January 15, 2026 Exhibit 8: KCWTD City Response Email, dated January 16, 2026 Exhibit 9: Advisory Notes Docusign Envelope ID: EE6C6F89-515C-48BD-8F15-07E45E0095C4