The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Ltr_20260216 February 16, 2026 Cristhian Arcila Eleven Siding LLC 2825 NE 4th Ct Renton, WA 98056 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Oasis Academy Center, LUA25-000195, ECF, SA-A / PR26-000009 Dear Cristhian Arcila: 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-Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 March 2, 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, Mariah Kerrihard Associate Planner Enclosure cc: Estate Highlands LLC / Owner(s) Duwamish Tribe / Party(ies) of Record 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS-M: 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 has probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of th e proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: February 16, 2026 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Oasis Academy Center / LUA25-000195, ECF, SA-A / PR26-000009 PROJECT LOCATION: 4508 NE 4th St Renton, WA 98059 (APN 10230591170 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Cristhian Arcila, Eleven Siding LLC / 2825 NE 4th Ct Renton, WA 98056 / elevensidingllc@gmail.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/0krcok PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Site Plan Review for the change of use of an existing building into a day care center. The lot size is 19,867 square feet (0.46 acres). The proposal is to establish a day care center within a t wo-story, 1,312-gross-square-foot building and a 504-square-foot on-site trailer. The exterior site improvements that are proposed include a 626 -square-foot play area. The project site totals 19,867 square feet in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation, the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation, the Highlands Community Planning Area and within Urban Design District D. Existing driveway access curb cuts off NE 4th St would be maintained. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, regulated sensitive slopes (>25% & <=40%) are mapped on the project site, an unnamed Type NS piped stream runs through the site, and a Category III wetland is located within 200 feet (200’) of the project site. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 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: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner, 425-430-7238, mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA25-000195, ECF, SA-A / PR26-000009 Project Name: Oasis Academy Center Applicant: Hector Vigna, Legacy Construction Group LLC, 551 S Sullivan St Unit C, Seattle, WA 98108 Contact: Cristhian Arcila, Eleven Siding LLC, 2825 NE 4th Ct, Renton, WA 98056 Project Location: 4508 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98059 (APN 1023059117) Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Site Plan Review for the change of use of an existing building into a day care center. The lot size is 19,867 square feet (0.46 acres). The proposal is to establish a day care center within a two-story, 1,312-gross-square-foot building and a 504-square- foot on-site trailer. The exterior site improvements that are proposed include a 626 -square-foot play area. The project site totals 19,867 square feet in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation, the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation, the Highlands Community Planning Area and within Urban Design District D. Existing driveway access curb cuts off NE 4th St would be maintained. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, regulated sensitive slopes (>25% & <=40%) are mapped on the project site, an unnamed Type NS piped stream runs through the site, and a Category III wetland is located within 200 feet (200’) of the project site. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Determination Issuance Date: February 16, 2026 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) prepared by a qualified professional with the civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance. In addition, the applicant shall provide notification to Tribes’ cultural committee prior to the start of construction. The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Docusign Envelope ID: FFB6F336-7B75-4DAC-8020-35E8974E808F Environmental Review Committee Determination February 16, 2026 Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 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: FFB6F336-7B75-4DAC-8020-35E8974E808F 2/16/2026 | 1:54 PM PST for 2/16/2026 | 2:01 PM PST 2/16/2026 | 3:18 PM PST