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SR_ERC_Report_2018 Docket 13 Group C_180823
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING DATE: August 27, 2018
Project Name: 2018 Docket #13, Group C
Project Number: LUA18-000545, ECF
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Owner: City of Renton
Applicant: City of Renton
Contact: Angie Mathias, 425-430-6576
Project Location: All docket items are citywide.
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review for the following
non-project items:
1. #D-149: Mobile Food Vendors
2. #D-150: Townhouse Review
3. #D-151: Parking Standards
4. #D-152: Service and Social Organizations
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
#D-149 Mobile Food Vendors: This docket item is aimed at providing clarity and ease in the day-to-day administration
of the food truck regulations. In brief, staff proposes to allow mobile food vendors as outright permitted uses (with
conditions) in the IL, IM, CA, CV, and CD Zones without the requirement of a Tier 1 Temporary Use Permit (TUP), and
to permit mobile food vendors within the CN, CO, COR, and UC Zones with a Tier 1 TUP, rather than the current
requirement of a Tier 2 TUP. In addition, staff proposes to allow mobile food v endors within the public right-of-way
(ROW) in the Downtown Business District with a ROW Use Permit. Mobile food vendors would still need a Tier 2 TUP
to operate in a residential zone.
#D-150 Townhouse Review: This docket item examines townhouse development in the city of Renton. Staff
conducted a two-part analysis that included review of each commercial and residential zone to determine in which
zones townhouses are appropriate and the applicability of mixed use standards when townhouse development is
proposed on commercially zoned land. Staff is recommending allowing townhouses in some commercial zones when
developed in conjunction with mixed use buildings and when abutting residential zones. Additionally, staff is
recommending stricter standards for mixed use development, such as the amount of commercial space developed
must be equivalent to 25% of the gross site area.
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
2018 DOCKET 13 GROUP B LUA18-000545, ECF
Report of Monday, August 27, 2018 Page 2 of 2
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#D-151 Parking Standards: Staff completed an analysis of existing parking standards for attached dwellings in the R-
10, R-14, and RMF zones. The analysis found that an increase in parking complaints may be caused by a variety of
factors including housing affordability in the region, management of existing developments, and the current parking
code. Staff recommends amending the requirements for guest parking, tandem parking, assigned parking,
and parking for townhomes.
#D-152 Service and Social Organizations: Staff reviewed “Service and Social Organizations” for its definition and land
use. Staff recommends amending code so that “Service and Social Organizations” are defined separately and become
separate, distinct uses in the land use table.
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
None
C. Exhibits
None
D. Environmental Impacts
There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal.
E. Comments of Reviewing Departments
The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their
comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”
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 together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2018. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall –
7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.