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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000545, ECF
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton
PROJECT NAME: 2018 Docket 13, Group C
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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 vendors within the public right -of-way, 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.
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.
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.
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.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
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 September 14, 2018. Appeals
must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton
City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 31, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: August 27, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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.
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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.
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