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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC Meeting Date: May 20, 2019
Project File Number: PR15-000025
Project Name: Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan
Land Use File Number: LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC
Project Manager: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
Owner/Applicant: Ed Kommers, Seattle Area Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Journeyman &
Apprenticeship Training Trust, 595 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057
Contact: John Rubenkonig, Rubenkonig Planning & Landscape Architecture, PLLC, 8218
210th Pl SW, Edmonds, WA 98026
Project Location: 595 Monster Rd SW
Project Summary: 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.
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 39,116 square
feet
Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: 587,789 square
feet
Total Building Area GSF: 39,116 square feet
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a
Determination of Non-Significance .
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC
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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. Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Binding Site Plan
Exhibit 3: Comments from Department of Ecology, dated May 9, 2019
C. Environmental Impacts
The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the
applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction
with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following
probable impacts:
1. Earth
Impacts: 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. No
construction is proposed, all site improvements were constructed and mitigated for through the
Environmental Review conducted concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the addition under
LUA15-000344. No further mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: N/A
Nexus: N/A
2. Water
a. Wetlands
Impacts: No construction is proposed, all site improvements were constructed and mitigated for
through the Environmental Review conducted concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the
addition under LUA15-000344. No further mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: N/A
Nexus: N/A
3. Transportation
Impacts: No new trips are proposed as a result of the proposed binding site plan. All transportation
impacts were evaluated and mitigated for through the Environmental Review conducted
concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the addition under LUA15-000344. No further
mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: N/A
Nexus: N/A
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC
Report of May 20, 2019 Page 3 of 3
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D. 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 June 7, 2019. 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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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan
Land Use File Number:
LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC
Date of Meeting
May 20, 2019
Staff Contact
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
John Rubenkonig
Rubenkonig Planning &
Landscape Architecture, PLLC
8218 210th Pl SW, Edmonds,
WA 98026
Project Location
595 Monster Rd SW
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Binding Site Plan
Exhibit 3: Comments from Department of Ecology, dated May 9, 2019
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