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Enclosure
cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region
Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW
Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers
Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Washington State Department of Ecology
August 31, 2018
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 27, 2018:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M)
PROJECT NAME: 601 Monster Road SW Building, PR18-000155
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000237
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. o n
September 14, 2018, 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 information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have
questions, please call me at (425) 430-6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000237, ECF, SA-A, MOD
APPLICANT: Brian Ludwig, INNOVA Architects, Inc.,
950 Pacific Ave, Ste. 450, Tacoma, WA 98402
PROJECT NAME: 601 Monster Road SW Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan approval, Environmental
(SEPA) Review, and a street modification for the construction of 161,320 sq. ft. industrial building on an existing 418,768
sq. ft. (9.61 acre) site located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The proposed building would be a 32-foot interior
clear height tilt-up warehouse. The site and building site would be designed to implement a 4-foot deep truck well along
the east dock face of the building. Surface parking with a total of 145 parking spaces is proposed. The completed building
would create a speculative warehouse shell, with future tenant improvements to be constructed by specific lease holders.
A street modification has been requested to relocate the required 8-foot landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk
to the back of sidewalk. Access to the site is currently provided via 3 driveway curb cuts off of Monster Rd SW and one
driveway access via the property to the west. The proposal would retain all existing access points. The site is mapped with
a coal mine hazard, erosion hazard, and protected and sensitive slopes. Offsite wetland areas have been identified to the
southwest of the project site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 601 Monster Road SW Building
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).
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.
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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DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE – MITIGATED (DNS-M)
MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000237
APPLICANT: Brian Ludwig, Innova Architects, Inc. /
bludwig@innovaarchitects.com / 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 450,
Tacoma, WA 98402
PROJECT NAME: 601 Monster Road SW Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan approval,
Environmental (SEPA) Review, and a street modification for the construction of 161,320 sq. ft. industrial
building on an existing 418,768 sq. ft. (9.61 acre) site located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone.
The proposed building would be a 32-foot interior clear height tilt-up warehouse. The site and building
site would be designed to implement a 4-foot deep truck well along the east dock face of the building.
Surface parking with a total of 145 parking spaces is proposed. The completed building would create a
speculative warehouse shell, with future tenant improvements to be constructed by specific lease
holders. A street modification has been requested to relocate the required 8-foot landscape strip
between the curb and sidewalk to the back of sidewalk. Access to the site is currently provided via three
driveway curb cuts off of Monster Rd SW and one driveway access via the property to the west. The
proposal would retain all existing access points. The site is mapped with a coal mine hazard, erosion
hazard, and protected and sensitive slopes. Offsite wetland areas have been identified to the southwest
of the project site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 601 Monster Road SW (Parcel No. 242304-9008)
LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
MITIGATION MEASURES:
Mitigation Measures
1. Project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted
Geotechnical report prepared by Terra Associates, Inc., dated September 26, 2017.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building
permit plans to verify compliance with the submitted geotechnical report. The geotechnical
engineer shall submit a sealed letter stating that he/she has reviewed the construction and
building permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the
report.
3. Prior to any occupancy of this site and prior to the issuance of a Temporary or Final Certificate
of Occupancy for this site, the applicant shall provide a No Further Action (or equivalent) letter
from the voluntary cleanup program of the Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE)
confirming compliance with the Model Toxics Control Act and any other applicable cleanup law.
Administrative Decision Conditions
1. A final site plan including setback dimensions shall be submitted at the time of Building Permit
review for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager.
2. A detailed landscape plan including, but not limited to, the following shall be submitted at the
time of Construction Permit review for review and approval by the Current Planning Project
Manager prior to permit issuance:
a. A minimum 10-foot onsite landscape strip along all street frontages;
b. Where there are retaining walls separating the landscaped areas from the parking lot,
the 10-foot landscape strip shall be measured from the back of the retaining wall;
c. The detailed landscape plan include a mix of trees, shrubs, and groundcover within the
10-foot onsite landscape strip required along all street frontages;
d. Notes stating: “cannot plant street trees near or on any underground utility” shall be
removed from the detailed landscape plan. Any proposal to vary from the street tree
requirement would be required to go through a separate variance process as outlined in
RMC 4-9-250B;
e. Street trees shall be provided within an 8-foot wide planting strip proposed at the back
of sidewalk, within the public right-of-way along the eastern portion of the project site;
f. A Landscape Analysis demonstrating the project’s compliance with RMC 4-4-070H.4&5;
and
g. The locations of all surface mounted screening equipment as well as a screening detail.
3. A roof plan and screening detail shall be provided at the time of Building Permit review
outlining how any rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from public view.
4. A revised site plan showing the minimum 987 square foot service area shall be submitted at the
time of Construction Permit review for review and approval by the Current Planning Project
Manager, unless a modification to the size standards is submitted an approved .
5. The number of proposed parking spaces shall be reduced by one space to comply with the
maximum number of parking spaces permitted.
6. A revised site plan shall be submitted at the time of Construction Permit review for review and
approval by the Current Planning Project Manager relocating the retaining walls outs ide of
required landscaped areas.
7. A Native Growth Protection easement shall be recorded over the protected slope areas. Draft
easement documents shall be submitted at the time of Construction Permit review for review
and approval by the Property Services section and Legal Department. The final easement shall
be recorded prior to the issuance of a Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy.
8. The applicant shall obtain an easement for access over parcel 9188000130. Draft easement
documents shall be submitted at the time for Construction Permit application for review and
approval by the City’s Property Services section, Community Services Department, and Legal
Department. The approved easement shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Construction
Permit.
9. The proposed improvements, parking lot, and signage specifying that those spaces are
designated for park use, landscaping, and sidewalks, on the City’s park property shall be subject
to approval by the City Community Services Department and a temporary cons truction
easement may need to be granted prior to the issuance of the construction permit for the
installation of these improvements.
10. A lighting plan shall be provided at the time of building permit review for review and approval
by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to building permit issuance.
11. Bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with RMC 4-4-080F.11. A bicycle parking detail
shall be provided at the time of building permit review to the Current Planning Project Manager
for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
12. A revised street section shall be provided at the time of Construction Permit review showing all
required street improvement elements within the public right-of-way and the 8-foot wide
planter strip between the curb and sidewalk where there are no topographical constraints. The
revised street section shall be reviewed and approved by the City’s Plan Reviewer and Current
Planning Project Manager prior to construction permit issuance.
ADIVISORY NOTES:
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative
land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the
appeal process for the land use actions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Name, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is
being cleared.
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Name, 425-430-7298, rnair@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated August 20, 2018
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov)
1. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $ 0.15 per square foot for warehouse and $0.26 for office
the addition. Credit is given for the areas that are demolished. This fee is paid at time of building
permit issuance.
2. The preliminary fire flow is 4,000 gpm. A minimum of four (4) fire hydrants are required. One within
150-feet and all others within 300-feet of the building. Hydrants are required within 50-feet of all fire
department connections for standpipes and sprinkler systems. A looped water main is required for all
`buildings with fire flows exceeding 2,500 gpm. Hydrant spacing on looped mains is required to be a
ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
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maximum of 300-feet on center. There are private hydrants on the property. A new public water
system shall be extended to the site of this new building with adequate fire flow and fire hydrant
protection as required by the Renton Regional Fire Authority.
3. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $ 0.12 per square foot for warehouse and $0.21 for office
the addition. Credit is given for the areas that are demolished. This fee is paid at time of building
permit issuance.
4. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout the building. Direct outside
access is required to the fire sprinkler riser rooms. Fire alarm systems are required to be fully
addressable and full detection is required. The fire alarm requirement is for the entire building both
the new and the existing areas. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department.
5. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required. Roadways shall be modified to meet or
exceed the fire code minimum in and around the proposed new building. Fire lanes are required to
meet 20-feet width with 25-foot inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Roadways shall support a
minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading. Fire Lane signage required for onsite roadways.
6. Building must comply with the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage requirement per ICC Section 510
and local amended ordinance.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
1. Existing Access to Monster Road SW – recorded documentation for the access will be required. Based
on the title report submitted and City records, there does not appear to be a recorded easement for
the access across City owned property. This matter was previously discussed with the owner/seller
and the City Attorney’s Office to layout the steps to clear up the access easement. Please request this
information if the desire remains to continue to use that access point and we can work on starting the
process with the new property owner.
Community Services:
(Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov)
1. None at this time.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov)
1. None at this time.
Building:
(Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov)
1. None at this time.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNSM: 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.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
August 31, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: 601 Monster Road SW Building / LUA18-000237
PROJECT LOCATION: 601 Monster Road SW (Parcel No. 242304-9008)
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2PS6XCq
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan approval, Environmental
(SEPA) Review, and a street modification for the construction of 161,320 sq. ft. industrial building on an existing 418,768
sq. ft. (9.61 acre) site located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The proposed building would be a 32-foot interior
clear height tilt-up warehouse. The site and building site would be designed to implement a 4-foot deep truck well along
the east dock face of the building. Surface parking with a total of 145 parking spaces is proposed. The completed building
would create a speculative warehouse shell, with future tenant improvements to be constructed by specific lease
holders. A street modification has been requested to relocate the required 8-foot landscape strip between the curb and
sidewalk to the back of sidewalk. Access to the site is currently provided via three driveway curb cuts off of Monster Rd
SW and one driveway access via the property to the west. The proposal would retain all existing access points. The site
is mapped with a coal mine hazard, erosion hazard, and protected and sensitive slopes. Offsite wetland areas have been
identified to the southwest of the project site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2018,
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady W ay, Renton, WA 98057.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set
and all parties notified.
NOTICE