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ERC_Report_RMC Title IV CPA_20181015
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC Meeting Date: October 15, 2018
Project File Number: PR18-000002
Project Name: 2018 Docket #13, Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Land Use File Number: LUA18-000637, ECF
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Owner: City of Renton
Applicant: Chip Vincent, CVincent@rentonwa.gov, City of Renton
Contact: Angie Mathias, AMathias@rentonwa.gov, City of Renton
Project Location: All docket items are citywide.
Project Summary: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
1. Rezone R-14 to Center Village
2. Correction to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
3. Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services
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
2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of four (4) parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the
current and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High Density
(RHD) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. The proposed rezone to CV will consequently result in a higher
intensity land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Given that the current zoning and proposed
zoning are implemented by distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
The rezone is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s (RHA) long-term plans for the
redevelopment of Sunset Terrace. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million project for a 62-unit
new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has developed a concept and
strategy for a $24 million project for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the
Sunset area. RHA has identified a partnership and $5 million match funding opportunity with the King County Council
for “shovel ready” affordable housing projects. While RHA does not have a “shovel ready” project per se, RHA has
identified a site in the Sunset neighborhood and presented an expedited development process that would have the
project under construction in twelve months. However, the proposed multi-family housing development exceeds the
maximum density permitted in the zone where the project is located.
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Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial
Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use.
Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of
service data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. Staff proposes to replace this information with a note
that will direct the reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) Standards of Cover (SOC) document
where this information is recorded. In addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the
Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire
Department.
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
Not applicable.
C. Exhibits
Not applicable.
D. Environmental Impacts
Not applicable. As a non-project action, there are no foreseeable environmental impacts. All land use
applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site specific impacts at the time of application.
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 November 2, 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