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June 14, 2019
City of Renton
CED Department
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR18-00002 2019 DOCKET 14, GROUP A, LUA19-000112
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 June
28, 2019, 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
Long Range Planning Manager
Enclosure: DNS Determination
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ERC Report 2019 Docket #14, Group A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING DATE: June 10, 2019
Project Name: 2019 Docket #14, Group A
Project Number: LUA19-000112, ECF
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Owner: City of Renton
Applicant: City of Renton
Contact: Angie Mathias, 425-430-6576
Project Location: All docket items are citywide.
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review for the following
non-project items:
1. D-155 – TUP Criteria for Wireless Facilities: Update the Temporary Use
Permit regulations to establish specific criteria for wireless facilities.
2. D-157 – SEPA Amendments: Amend State Environmental Policy Act
environmental review code to reference 4 members of the Environmental
Review Committee and to identify their role in National Environmental Policy
Act reviews, to align code with revised State regulations regarding public
notice, and to include the Channel Migration Zone as an inapplicable
exemption.
3. D-158 – Design District for CO Zone: Revise code to include the CO zone in a
design district.
4. D-159 – Phasing Large Scale Projects: Establish code for phasing subdivisions
and large scale development projects. Also, clarify “good faith effort” in
extension criteria for subdivisions and update expiration time frames to be
consistent with State regulations.
5. D-160 – Construction & Demolition Materials Diversion: Amend regulations
to require projects sort materials into recycle and waste during construction
or demolition. Additionally, identify the types of materials that are allowed
as fill.
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
#D-155 Temporary Use Permit Criteria for Wireless Facilities: Temporary wireless communication facilities (also
known as “cell-on-wheels”, or “COW’s”), are mobile cell sites that generally include a tower, transceiver, and other
accessory equipment necessary for cellular signal transmittal. COWs are used by cell providers when there is a need
DocuSign Envelope ID: B4D2EC47-D9CD-469D-A3D4-1FCE9CC1FC4B
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
2019 DOCKET #14, GROUP A LUA19-000112, ECF
Report of Monday, June 10, 2019 Page 2 of 3
ERC Report RMC Title IV Docket14A
for strong cell signals on a temporary basis. This may include during emergencies, special events, or to fill a signal
gap during the construction of a permanent wireless facility. This docket item will create standards that will mitigate
the impacts of temporary COWs and provide clarity to the various service providers on the City’s expectations when
applying for the Temporary Use Permit. Proposed requirements include: located no closer than fifty (50) feet from a
residential use; permitted on utility trailers with a maximum width of ten (10) feet and length of twenty-four (24)
feet; a six-foot (6’) high sight obscuring fence, vegetative screen, or alternative visual buffer is required; power
sources may be a whisper quiet generator or other equivalent utility source or on-site utility services; required
parking may not be used by COWs; a temporary use permit issued for the use of COWS during the installation of a
new WCF or for repairs shall not exceed a length of sixty (60) consecutive days (excluding installation and removal),
no more than one temporary use permit issued for the use of a COWs per site each calendar year, and a one-time
extension of the original temporary use permit of up to sixty (60) consecutive days) may be approved by the
Administrator.
#D-157 SEPA Amendments: Amend the SEPA Regulations to reflect the four (4) members currently designated as
the Environmental Review Committee (ERC); identify the ERC as the Responsible Entity for processing NEPA
documents; update adopted SEPA references to WAC for accuracy; identify noticing requirements as posting the
property, mailing or emailing, and posting to the city’s website; finally add Channel Migration Zones to the list of
inapplicable exemptions.
#D-158 Design District for the CO Zone: Currently, Urban Design District ‘D’ design regulations are applied to the CO
Zone and are only applicable to mixed-use residential development, excluding all other permitted uses within the
zone. Staff recommends extending design standards to additional uses in the CO Zone to ensure development is
held to the same high standards as development in other zones. Staff will recommend either Urban Design District
‘C’ or ‘D’.
#D-159: Phasing Large Scale Projects: Staff recommends amending Chapter 7 Subdivision regulations to provide
specific criteria for a phased subdivision and associated time lines, amending the plat extension criteria to require an
issued construction permit, and updating this section to be consistent with adopted RCWs. Furthermore, staff
recommends amending the master plan review process to require master plan review for all phased developments
regardless of zone.
#D-160: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion: King County, the City of Seattle, and many other cities in the
County have adopted recycling requirements for active construction and demolition sites; by adopting the same
requirements as these other jurisdictions, Renton will support the concerted effort to minimize construction and
demolition waste. The proposed amendments would require that all construction and demolition projects separate
out readily recyclables such as concrete, bricks and asphalt paving; metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), cardboard,
unpainted and untreated wood and tear-off asphalt roofing shingles. The recycling requirements will not apply
where construction and demolition wastes are painted, have hazardous or asbestos containing constituents, are
difficult to separate from other materials, are present only in very small quantities, or are generated during disaster
emergency situations where disaster debris needs to be removed quickly and recycling options are not available.
Starting January 1, 2021, construction and demolition projects will be required to submit waste diversion reports of
the quantities, types and delivery destinations of materials generated at construction and demolition projects within
60 days of final inspection approval.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B4D2EC47-D9CD-469D-A3D4-1FCE9CC1FC4B
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
2019 DOCKET #14, GROUP A LUA19-000112, ECF
Report of Monday, June 10, 2019 Page 3 of 3
ERC Report RMC Title IV Docket14A
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
None
C. Exhibits
None
D. Environmental Impacts
There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal.
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 June 28, 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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: B4D2EC47-D9CD-469D-A3D4-1FCE9CC1FC4B
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: the City of Renton environmental review committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not
have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
June 10, 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000002 2019 Docket #14, Group A/LUA19-
000112
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/30yIOpP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Docket 13 Group A includes docket items #155-160 as described below:
D-155 – TUP Criteria for Wireless Facilities: Update the Temporary Use Permit regulations to establish specific criteria
for wireless facilities; D-157 – SEPA Amendments: Amend State Environmental Policy Act environmental review code to
reference 4 members of the Environmental Review Committee and to identify their role in National Environmental Policy
Act reviews, to align code with revised State regulations regarding public notice, and to include the Channel Migration
Zone as an inapplicable exemption; D-158 – Design District for CO Zone: Revise code to include the CO zone in a design
district; D-159 – Phasing Large Scale Projects: Establish code for phasing subdivisions and large scale development
projects. Also, clarify “good faith effort” in extension criteria for subdivisions and update expiration time frames to be
consistent with State regulations; D-160 – Construction & Demolition Materials Diversion: Amend regulations to require
projects sort materials into recycle and waste during construction or demolition. Additionally, identify the types of
materials that are allowed as fill.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2019, 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 City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained
from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set
and all parties notified.
NOTICE