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Home My WebLink AboutC_ERC_Determination_Internal Routing_SMP Update_181109.pdf 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: LUA18-000636 APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) PERIODIC REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This proposal is a non-project action to amend Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC). It is part of a mandatory periodic review of Shoreline Master Program regulations and is required by RCW 90.58.080. The proposed amendments include the following changes: updates to RMC Title IV to ensure consistency and compliance with state law, as outlined in the Ecology Periodic Review Checklist; a change to the Shoreline Environment Designation, from High Intensity to Single-Family Residential, at the Barbee Mill site where such uses already exist; the adoption by reference of updates to the Critical Areas regulations (which were already reviewed in a prior public review process and approved by Council); and amendments to Title IV to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration of the SMP which includes amendments to text and tables in sections specifically identified as part of the SMP (RMC 4-3-090 Shoreline Master Program Regulations, RMC 4-9-190 Shoreline Permits, RMC 4-10-095 Shoreline Master Program, Nonconforming Uses, Activities, Structures, and Sites) as well as amendments to sections of the code that are cross- referenced by the SMP (RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations, 4-9-070 Environmental Review Procedures, 4-9-195 Routine Vegetation Management Permits, and 4-11 Definitions). PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed changes would affect properties within Renton City limits in the vicinity of Lake Washington, Lake Desire, the Cedar River, the Green River, the Black River, May Creek, and Springbrook Creek. Areas outside Renton City limits in the vicinity. 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. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not revised or revoked by the City of Renton at the end of the 30-day comment period (WAC 197-11-340), which has been extended to December 7, 2018. Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing within 60 days of the adoption of the proposed amendments by the Renton City Council and the Department of Ecology. Appeals must be filed as a Petition for Review to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. Additional information on filing a petition can be found at: http://www.gmhb.wa.gov/. PUBLICATION DATE: November 9, 2018 DATE OF DECISION: November 5, 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID: 987D7D05-5B15-4761-8FC4-7C876B0A6E69 11/5/2018 | 3:22 PM PST11/5/2018 | 4:36 PM PST 11/6/2018 | 3:38 PM PST 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: LUA18-000636 APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: 2018 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) PERIODIC REVIEW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This proposal is a non-project action to amend Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC). It is part of a mandatory periodic review of Shoreline Master Program regulations and is required by RCW 90.58.080. The proposed amendments include the following changes: updates to RMC Title IV to ensure consistency and compliance with state law, as outlined in the Ecology Periodic Review Checklist; a change to the Shoreline Environment Designation, from High Intensity to Single-Family Residential, at the Barbee Mill site where such uses already exist; the adoption by reference of updates to the Critical Areas regulations (which were already reviewed in a prior public review process and approved by Council); and amendments to Title IV to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration of the SMP which includes amendments to text and tables in sections specifically identified as part of the SMP (RMC 4-3-090 Shoreline Master Program Regulations, RMC 4-9-190 Shoreline Permits, RMC 4-10-095 Shoreline Master Program, Nonconforming Uses, Activities, Structures, and Sites) as well as amendments to sections of the code that are cross-referenced by the SMP (RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations, 4-9-070 Environmental Review Procedures, 4-9-195 Routine Vegetation Management Permits, and 4-11 Definitions). PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed changes would affect properties within Renton City limits in the vicinity of Lake Washington, Lake Desire, the Cedar River, the Green River, the Black River, May Creek, and Springbrook Creek. Areas outside Renton City limits in the vicinity. 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: This project has no advisory notes.