HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNS Notice_Group 20D and 21A_260504DEPARTMENT 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:
May 4, 2026
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR26-000002 Land Use Non-Project Docket
20 Group D (D-248: Large Site Master Plans
and Development Agreements; D-249:
Planned Urban Development (PUD)
Regulations – Open Space) and Docket 21
Group A (D-250 Affordable Housing Waived
Fees), LUA26-000117, ECF
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://rb.gy/zaf1kl.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non-
project items:
Docket 20 Group D, D248: Large Site Master Plans and Development Agreements
Development regulations specific for large scale developments that are phased over a longer planning horizon are
not anticipated in the city’s current entitlement process. Consider text amendments to the existing master plan
regulations for large site large scale projects, add specific provisions for development agreements that provide,
and add flexibility to the development standards in either of these processes similar to a Planned Urban
Development entitlement.
Docket 20 Group D, D249: Planned Urban Development (PUD) Regulations – Open Space
Look at additional opportunities to provide private open space for upper story residential units that is not limited to
balconies.
Docket 21 Group A, D250: Affordable Housing Waived Fees
Staff would like to review eligibility criteria for waived fees in general, but also specifically the minimum number of
units to qualify and affordability levels. Currently, in order for affordable owner-occupied housing to qualify for
waived fees the project must consist of at least 10 units. For the project overall, at least 50% of the units must be
affordable to households that make 80% or less Area Median Income (AMI). The other 50% of the units must be
affordable to households that make 120% AMI. The units that are at 80% must be affordable in perpetuity. For
affordable rental projects, there must be at least 8 units if it is in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14, or RMF zones.
For projects in the CN, CA, CV, CD, or CO zone the minimum number of units for eligibility is 30. The income level
for the rental housing must be affordable to residents who make 60% or below AMI.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 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: Maya Simon, Associate Planner / msimon@rentonwa.gov / 425-430-7263
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: PR26-000002/LUA26-000117, ECF
Project Name: Docket 20 Group D (D-248: Large Site Master Plans and Development
Agreements; D-249: Planned Urban Development (PUD) Regulations – Open
Space) and Docket 21 Group A (D-250 Affordable Housing Waived Fees)
Applicant/Contact: Gina Estep, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, gestep@rentonwa.gov
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non-project
items:
Docket 20 Group D, D248: Large Site Master Plans and Development Agreements
Development regulations specific for large scale developments that are phased over a longer planning
horizon are not anticipated in the city’s current entitlement process. Consider text amendments to the
existing master plan regulations for large site large scale projects, add specific provisions for development
agreements that provide, and add flexibility to the development standards in either of these processes similar
to a Planned Urban Development entitlement.
Docket 20 Group D, D249: Planned Urban Development (PUD) Regulations – Open Space
Look at additional opportunities to provide private open space for upper story residential units that is not
limited to balconies.
Docket 21 Group A, D250: Affordable Housing Waived Fees
Staff would like to review eligibility criteria for waived fees in general, but also specifically the minimum number
of units to qualify and affordability levels. Currently, in order for affordable owner-occupied housing to qualify
for waived fees the project must consist of at least 10 units. For the project overall, at least 50% of the units
must be affordable to households that make 80% or less Area Median Income (AMI). The other 50% of the units
must be affordable to households that make 120% AMI. The units that are at 80% must be affordable in
perpetuity. For affordable rental projects, there must be at least 8 units if it is in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-
14, or RMF zones. For projects in the CN, CA, CV, CD, or CO zone the minimum number of units for eligibility is
30. The income level for the rental housing must be affordable to residents who make 60% or below AMI.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Docusign Envelope ID: D7ACE777-0846-88C3-8183-13C39D77D512
5/4/2026 | 1:25 PM PDT
5/4/2026 | 4:31 PM PDT 5/4/2026Anjela Barton Approved via
Email on 5/4/26
Environmental Review Committee Determination
May 4, 2026
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Date of Decision: The Environmental Committee (ERC) has considered the SEPA determination for the above
project and the Planning Division of the City of Renton issued the environmental determination on May 4, 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 May 18, 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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