HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Notice_of_Determination_191022.pdfDEPARTMENT 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNSM: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
October 25, 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000002 / 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and
Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption LUA19-000237
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
cvincent@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2mIMPZH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption -
D-164 – Modifications: Amend criteria used to review requests to modify code requirements via a Modification Permit
by combining two similar criteria. Enable Modification Permits for some Sections of Renton Municipal Code. And amend
justifications for Street Waivers by clarifying which justifications must be met and removing ambiguity from one
justification. D-165 – Accessory Dwelling Units: Review of existing procedures and design and development regulations
associated with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) such as unit size, parking requirements, permitting process, etc. This
docket item aims to streamline the application process and remove barriers to ADU construction. D-166 – Street Trees:
Amend code to clarify authority roles of staff related to approved tree species and deviations from new spacing
requirements. Also, increase the minimum caliper inch from 1.5” to 2.0”. D -168 – Open Space: Increase the required
dimension of open space in the R-10 and R-14 zones from 20 feet to xx feet, but allow that distance to be averaged. Also,
to clarify the requirement the dimensions for pedestrian access easements used as open space. Multi Family Property
Tax Exemption: Amend code to allow the Administrator to waive the requirement that new dwelling units be in a new
building. This provision would only apply to Downtown Renton where there are some historic buildings that if renovated
to include residential would bring the type of development the city is trying to incentivize with the MFTE.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 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