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October 19, 2018
City of Renton
CED Department
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98056
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS, LUA18-000637
Dear Mr. Vincent:
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance.
Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2,
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 more information regarding the appeal process
may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Associate Planner
Enclosure: ERC Staff Report and Determination
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000637
APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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 projec t 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.
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.
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.
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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
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 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: October 19, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: October 15, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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
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