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Home My WebLink AboutC_ERC_Determination_Agency_Letter_180921.pdf 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 September 21, 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 September 17, 2018: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) PROJECT NAME: Badminton America Renton, PR18-000397 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000572 Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 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) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Matt Herrera Senior Planner : ERC Determination, Advisory Notes, Notice of Environmental Determination, and Environmental Checklist (select recipients) 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: LUA18-000572 APPLICANT: Paul Wu, Wu Architecture / WUARCHITECTURE@AOL.COM / 8817 NE 116th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034 PROJECT NAME: Badminton America Renton PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and Parking Modification for the change of use of the north portion of an existing 47,421 square foot distribution warehouse that is currently vacant to an indoor recreational facility. The indoor recreational facility would provide a membership based badminton club with 12 playing courts and an accessory office space and pro shop within the 24,976 square foot north portion of the existing warehouse. The project site totals 1.34 acres and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification and Employment Area (EA) land use designation. Indoor recreational facilities are not currently permitted in the IM zone therefore the applicant has requested the Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit. No exterior building or site construction is proposed at this time. Proposed improvements would be to the existing building's interior. The existing asphalt parking and loading area would be striped to provide 77 parking spaces. Two existing driveways on the site with access to Lind Ave SW would remain unaltered. The applicant has requested a parking modification for a reduction in the minimum required number of parking spaces. A seismic hazard area is mapped on the project site. PROJECT LOCATION: 846 Lind Ave S, Renton, WA 98055 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 October 5, 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: September 21, 2018 DATE OF DECISION: September 17, 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID: B5AF1F3E-FCCF-41EF-9D5A-8F169AE97DF1 9/18/2018 | 10:03 AM PDT 9/18/2018 | 1:15 PM PDT9/18/2018 | 1:55 PM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000572 APPLICANT: Paul Wu, Wu Architecture / WUARCHITECTURE@AOL.COM / 8817 NE 116th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034 PROJECT NAME: Badminton America Renton PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review (Exhibits 1-6) for the change of use of the north portion of an existing 47,421 square foot distribution warehouse that is currently vacant to an indoor recreational facility. The indoor recreational facility would provide a membership based badminton club with 12 playing courts and an accessory office space and pro shop within the 24,976 square foot north portion of the existing warehouse. The project site totals 1.34 acres and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification and Employment Area (EA) land use designation. Indoor recreational facilities are not currently permitted in the IM zone therefore the applicant has requested the Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit. No exterior building or site construction is proposed at this time. Proposed improvements would be to the existing building's interior. The existing asphalt parking and loading area is proposed to be striped with 77 parking spaces. Two existing driveways on the site with access to Lind Ave SW would remain unaltered. A seismic hazard area is mapped on the project site. The applicant has withdrawn their request for a parking modification. The applicant has passed the City's Traffic Concurrency Test (Exhibit 7). PROJECT LOCATION: 846 Lind Ave S, Renton, WA 98055 LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: This project has no proposed mitigation measures at this time. 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 Page 1 of 2 LUA18-000572 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: Matt Herrera, 425-430-6593, mherrera@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 wa y 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 ret ained 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. 7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. Fire Authority: (Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov) 1. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $2.36 per square foot of Leisure Facilities. Credit for the warehouse space is given at $0.15 per square foot. Fees are paid at time of building permit issuance. 2. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout the building. Existing fire sprinkler system shall be modified to satisfy any tenant improvements. A new fire alarm system is required throughout the entire tenant space. The fire alarm system must be ful ly addressable and full detection is required. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. EXHIBIT 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: B5AF1F3E-FCCF-41EF-9D5A-8F169AE97DF1 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 2 LUA18-000572 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150 -feet of all points on the buildings. Fire access roads are required to be a minimum of 20-feet unobstructed width with turning radius of 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside minimum. Fire lane signage required for the onsite roadways. Roadways shall support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading. Any changes to the parking lot shall not impede fire apparatus access. 4. An annual Place of Assembly permit is required. 5. Proper emergency and exit lighting is required throughout the building as it does not meet code now. 6. Revisions in the parking area shall maintain all required f ire lanes. 7. Fire extinguishers must be provided and installed per NFPA 10 guidelines throughout the entire building. 8. All exit doors shall have panic hardware and shall swing in the direction of egress travel. Building: (Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov) 1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits. DocuSign Envelope ID: B5AF1F3E-FCCF-41EF-9D5A-8F169AE97DF1 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 (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: September 21, 2018 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Badminton America Renton / LUA18-000572 PROJECT LOCATION: 846 Lind Ave S, Renton, WA 98055 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2PIO70w PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review (Exhibits 1-6) for the change of use of the north portion of an existing 47,421 square foot distribution warehouse that is currently vacant to an indoor recreational facility. The indoor recreational facility would provide a membership based badminton club with 12 playing courts and an accessory office space and pro shop within the 24,976 square foot north portion of the existing warehouse. The project site totals 1.34 acres and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification and Employment Area (EA) land use designation. Indoor recreational facilities are not currently permitted in the IM zone therefore the applicant has requested the Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit. No exterior building or site construction is proposed at this time. Proposed improvements would be to the existing building's interior. The existing asphalt parking and loading area is proposed to be striped with 77 parking spaces. Two existing driveways on the site with access to Lind Ave SW would remain unaltered. A seismic hazard area is mapped on the project site. The applicant has withdrawn their request for a parking modification. The applicant has passed the City's Traffic Concurrency Test (Exhibit 7). Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 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