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OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes
the application and the necessary Public Approvals.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION:
April 25, 2019
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PROJECT NAME/NUMBER:
Seattle Pipe Trades/PR15-000025 / LUA18-000256
PROJECT LOCATION:
595 Monster Rd SW
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:
Ed Kommers, PE / 595 Monster Rd SW, Ste 100, 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/2MzaVhr
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting the approval of a Binding Site Plan as well as Environmental (SEPA) Review. The proposed Binding Site Plan would
result in the subdivision of the existing 263,476 sq. ft. (6.05 acre) project site zoned IM into two lots and two tracts for Native Growth Protection. Proposed Lot 1 would have an area
of 101,161 sq. ft., Lot 2 would have an area of 35,119 sq. ft., Tract A would have an area of 8,259 sq. ft., and Tract B would have an area of 118,937 sq. ft. No changes in access or
parking are proposed, all site improvements were constructed through the site plan approval for the addition through LUA15-000344. Two wetlands, Wetlands A and B have been identified
on the project site. Both wetlands have been classified as Category III wetlands with a standard buffer requirement of 75 feet. The applicant is requesting a reduced buffer in accordance
with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g which states that sites that are separated from critical areas by pre-existing, intervening, and lawfully created structures, roads, or other substantial existing
improvements are not regulated as critical area buffer areas. In addition to the wetlands, a flood hazard, seismic hazard, and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site.
DATE OF APPLICATION:
April 5, 2019
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION:
April 25, 2019
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed
project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for
the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance
(DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED:
Environmental (SEPA) Review, Binding Site Plan
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED:
None
REQUESTED STUDIES:
Wetland Assesment
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use:
The subject site is designated Employemnt Area (COMP-EA) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Medium Industrial (IM) on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-130 RMC 4-2-130 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to, Jill Ding, Senior Planner CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on May 9, 2019.
If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written
comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PERSON: Jill Ding, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6598; Email: jding@rentonwa.gov