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September 13, 2019
TorJan Ronhovde
The Ronhovde Architects
14900 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Salon SEPA, LUA19-000167, ECF
Dear Mr. Ronhovde:
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
September 27, 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) 430-7312.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
Associate Planner
Enclosure
cc: 300 East Valley Property Management / Owner(s)
TorJan Ronhovde / Applicant
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT CENTER LINK TO SEE ASSOCIATED PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200, EXT. 2.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION.
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:
September 13 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000348 Salon SEPA / LUA19-000167
PROJECT LOCATION: 2300 East Valley Rd (APN 3023059132)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
TorJan Ronhovde, The Ronhovde Architects/14900 Interurban Ave S, Suite 138,
Tukwila, WA 98168 torjan@ronhovdearchitects.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2YvhWd1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to operate
a salon in Suite B of the building at 2300 E Valley Rd (APN 3023059132). The subject site is 1.21 acres (52,845 sf),
zoned Commercial Arterial (CA), and is within the Auto Mall Area C and Urban Design District D Overlays. The proposal
is to remodel and change the use for an existing 1,050 square foot tenant space. The total building area is
approximately 10,405 sq. ft. No expansion of the building footprint is proposed. Access would remain via two existing
driveways off of East Valley Road. Critical areas including wetlands, a Type F stream, and a high seismic hazard area are
mapped on the project site. The applicant has not proposed the disturbance or removal of any trees or vegetation. The
applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 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
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Project Location Map
SR_Salon SEPA ERC Report_190905_v1_DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC Meeting Date: September 9, 2019
Project File Number: PR19-000348
Project Name: Salon SEPA Change of Use
Land Use File Number: LUA19-000167, ECF
Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
Owner: 2300 East Valley Property Management LLC, 413 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Applicant: Jody Erickson, 9646 S 206th Pl, Kent, WA 98031
Contact: Torjan Ronhovde, Ronhovde Architects, LLC, 14900 Interurban Ave S, #138,
Tukwila, WA 98168
Project Location: 2300 E Valley Road, Suite B
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to operate a
salon in Suite B of the building at 2300 E Valley Rd (APN 3023059132). The
subject site is 1.21 acres (52,845 sf), zoned Commercial Arterial (CA), and is
within the Auto Mall Area C and Urban Design District D Overlays. The proposal
is to remodel and change the use for an existing 1,050 square foot tenant space.
The total building area is approximately 10,405 sq. ft. No expansion of the
building footprint is proposed. Access would remain via two existing driveways
off of East Valley Road. Critical areas including wetlands, a Type F stream, and a
high seismic hazard area are mapped on the project site. The applicant has not
proposed the disturbance or removal of any trees or vegetation. The applicant
submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application.
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 10,405 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: 52,845 Total Building Area GSF: 10,405
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
Salon SEPA Change of Use
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA19-000167, ECF
Report of September 5, 2019 Page 2 of 2
SR_Salon SEPA ERC Report_190905_v1_DRAFT
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
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Site Plan
D. 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. Transportation
Impacts: No frontage improvements are required due to the proposed work being within an existing
building. The payment of the transportation impact fee would be assessed at the time of building permit
application. A credit for the existing office use (with a transportation impact fee of $10.50 per sq. ft.) will
be applied to the final transportation impact fee assessment. Payment of code required impact fees
would adequately mitigate the expected traffic impacts of the project.
Mitigation Measures: None
Nexus: N/A
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 September 27, 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:
Salon SEPA Change of Use
Land Use File Number:
LUA19-000167, ECF
Date of Meeting
September 9, 2019
Staff Contact
Alex Morganroth
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Torjan Ronhovde
Ronhovde Architects, LLC
14900 Interurban Ave S,
#138, Tukwila, WA 98168
Project Location
2300 E Valley Road, Suite B
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Site Plan
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RECEIVED
08/14/2019
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
Exhibit 1
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