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PLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: February 13, 2026
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA26-000042, SME
PROJECT NAME: Renton Senior Activity Center - Window Replacement
PROJECT MANAGER: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner
APPLICANT/CONTACT: Alisha Smothers, Capital Projects Coordinator
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
OWNER: City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT LOCATION: 211 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 1823059158)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to replace all window units on
the two-story building, in addition to the work previously approved under Shoreline
Exemption LUA25-000442. The project site (APN 1823059158) is 59,800 square
feet (1.37 acres) in size. The existing building on the project site will remain.
Primary access is gained from Logan Ave N and Burnett Ave N. According to the
City of Renton (COR) Maps, the project site is located within the Airport Influenced
Area, High Seismic Hazard Areas, and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area zone
(Zone 1). The site is also located within the Shoreline High Intensity Environmental
designation and is subject to the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program.
There are several trees located throughout the site, which will remain.
SEC-TWN-R: NE-18-23-5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
POR GL 1 - BEG INTSN OF C/L OF N 3RD ST & BURNETT AVE N TH S 0-13-50 W ALG
C/L BURNETT AVE N 295.21 FT TH N 89-46-10 W 30 FT TO TPOB TH N 89-46-10 W
73 FT TH N 40-10-06 W 206.17 FT TO AN INTSN WITH ELY R/W MGN OF N P RR
R/W TH S 15-58-50 W ALG SD ELY MGN 56.70 FT TO BEG OF TANGENT CURVE TH
SLY ALG SD TANGENT CURVE TO LFT RAD 1382.69 FT THRU C/A 07-43-03 ARC
DIST 186.25 FT TH S 44-57-38 E 228.36 FT TH S 44-56-35 E 16.19 FT TH N 44-48-
47 E 141.26 FT TO AN INTSN WITH SWLY R/W MGN OF N 1ST ST TH N 44-57-38 W
ALG SD SWLY R/W 15.60 FT TO AN INTSN WITH WLY R/W MGN OF BURNETT AVE
N TH N 0-16-10.1 W ALG SD WLY R/W 140.42 FT TO TPOB - AKA LOT 1 OF LOT LN
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Shoreline Substantial Development
Renton Senior Activity Center LUA26-000042, SME
Permit Date: February 13, 2026 Page 2 of 4
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ADJ NO 004-80
WATER BODY/REACH: Cedar River Reach B
CRITICAL AREA(S): High Seismic Hazard Area and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1
EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION/DECISION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial
Development Permit is hereby Approved on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4-9-190C
“Exemptions from Permit System” and for the following reasons:
Per RMC 4-9-190C.c.i-iii, "Normal maintenance" includes those usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse, or
cessation from a lawfully established condition. "Normal repair" means to restore a development to a state
comparable to its original condition, including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location, and
external appearance, within a reasonable period after decay or partial destruction, except where repair
causes substantial adverse effects to shoreline resource or environment. Replacement of a structure or
development may be authorized as repair where such replacement is the common method of repair for the
type of structure or development and the replacement structure or development is comparable to the
original structure or development including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location and
external appearance and the replacement does not cause substantial adverse effects to shoreline
resources or environment.
Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and WAC 197-11-800.3, the Renton Senior
Activity Center project is classified as Repair, Remodeling, and Maintenance Activities and as such, is
exempt from SEPA (RCW 43.21C, 1971 as amended). The repair, remodeling, maintenance, or minor
alteration of existing private or public structures, facilities or equipment, including utilities, recreation, and
transportation facilities involving no material expansions or changes in use beyond that previously existing;
except that, where undertaken wholly or in part on lands covered by water, only minor repair or replacement
of structures may be exempt.
Staff Comment: The proposal is to conduct normal maintenance and repair work on the existing building
located at 211 Burnett Ave N and thus, qualifies for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) per RMC 4-9-190C, Exemptions from Permit System. The proposed
work includes the replacement of all windows on the existing structure. All proposed work will occur within
the existing footprint and will not negatively impact the use of Cedar River.
The project site is located within the Shoreline High Intensity Environmental designation of Reach B of the
Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State, and lies beyond the 100 feet (100’) of the river’s ordinary high-water
mark. The scope of work meets the definition of “normal maintenance and repair,” as it seeks to restore
existing site features to a condition comparable to their original function, size, and location. The project
would not result in adverse impacts to shoreline ecological functions or processes and is consistent with
the exemption criteria for maintenance and repair under the Shoreline Management Act. The proposal is
categorically exempt from SEPA under WAC 197-11-800(3), as the activities constitute repair and
maintenance of an existing facility involving no material expansion or change of use. The project is located
entirely within a previously developed parking area and would not result in any net loss of ecological
functions.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Shoreline Substantial Development
Renton Senior Activity Center LUA26-000042, SME
Permit Date: February 13, 2026 Page 3 of 4
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SHORELINE EXEMPTION FINDINGS:
The proposed development is consistent with the following findings:
YES i. Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act.
Staff Comments: As previously mentioned, the proposal is consistent with the policies
of the Shoreline Management Act and the scope of work meets the criteria for a
Shoreline Exemption.
YES ii. Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master
Program has been finally approved or adopted by the Department.
Staff Comments: The project is subject to the City of Renton’s adopted Shoreline
Master Program.
YES iii. Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
Staff Comments: As previously discussed, the proposal complies with the standards
and requirements of the Shoreline Master Program and the scope of work qualifies for
a Shoreline Exemption.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Matthew Herrera, Planning Director Date
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be
reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily
discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After
review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original
decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action
must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame.
APPEALS: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the
Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on February 27, 2026. An appeal of the decision must be filed
within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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.
EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision (date signed).
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Shoreline Substantial Development
Renton Senior Activity Center LUA26-000042, SME
Permit Date: February 13, 2026 Page 4 of 4
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Plan Set dated October 31, 2025
Attachment B: Project Narrative dated February 4, 2026
Attachment C: Comprehensive Plan Map
Attachment D: Shoreline and Floodway Map
cc: Clark Close, Current Planning Manager
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