HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC Publication 2019 Docket #14, Group C and DNOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
RENTON, WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the
following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code.
2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption
LUA19-000237
Location: Citywide. 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Mult i-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 tre e 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 DNS must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 08, 2019. Appeals must be
filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more
information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510.
Publication Date: October 25, 2019