HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_LUA26-000211_20260714DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND
PUBLIC HEARING
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic
Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application
and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September
22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web
application which includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one
of the methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: July 14, 2026
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: MultiCare/Overlake Off Campus Emergency
Department (OCED) Renton /
LUA26-000211 ECF; PR26-000050
PROJECT LOCATION: 3116 NE Sunset Blvd Renton, WA 98056 (APN
0423059095)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Scot Jahn / 421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1300,
Portland, OR 97204 / scotjahn@ckarch.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/9bnn5p.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of NE
12th St and NE Sunset Blvd and is 76,500 square feet (1.76 acres) in size. Currently, the parcel is developed with
an existing 16,723-square-foot commercial building, which the applicant proposes to repurpose and use as an
emergency medical care facility. The building footprint will be expanded to create a new drop-off canopy at the
main entry and the existing drive-thru would be expanded to support ambulance arrival. The facility is intended to
remain fully operational for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a staff of 8–12 comprising of doctors, nurses, and
other medical professionals. The building will contain ten (10) outpatient emergency treatment rooms, a diagnostic
lab, radiology services, and a point-of-care (i.e., not retail) pharmacy. Access to the site will be gained from two (2)
driveways, one (1) off NE 12th St and a second driveway off NE Sunset Blvd that is shared with the adjacent parcel
to the east. No trees are proposed for removal. According to the city’s GIS Map, the site may contain steep slopes.
The applicant submitted a drainage report, geotechnical report, and a traffic impact analysis with the application
in association with the Environmental (SEPA) Review.
DATE OF APPLICATION: June 26, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
July 14, 2026
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has
determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as
permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a
DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single
comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.
A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Traffic Study
PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 10:00
a.m. before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which
includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following
three methods:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580 Password: 443268
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580
Password: 443268
PUBLIC HEARING PARTICIPATION
Speaking During the Hearing
If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that
that all attendees state their full name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the
host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are
participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782.
Submitting Written Comments
Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: por@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be
submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures”
(enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing
can also be found here: https://rb.gy/6cwq0e
Confirming Hearing Details
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division at por@rentonwa.gov or (425)
430-6583 to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, you can
find the project planner’s contact information below.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City
of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Center Village (CV) on the
City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used
For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-9-030, 4-
9-070, 4-2-120B, 4-3-050, and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on July 28, 2026. Please submit
comments online at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment. Alternatively, you may
physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who
submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this
project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent
threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner, 425-430-7288, vporter@rentonwa.gov
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal
must fill out our online form at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment or complete this
form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: MultiCare/Overlake Off Campus Emergency Department (OCED) Renton / LUA26-000211 ECF, PR26-000050
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________
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