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cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region
Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW
Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers
Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Washington State Department of Ecology
November 8, 2019
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on November 4, 2019:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: PR19-000396; Brown Bear Auto Sentry Building Addition
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000201, ECF, SA-A
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on
November 22, 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
information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have
questions, please call me at (425) 430-7312.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
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:
November 8, 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000396; Brown Bear Auto Sentry Building
Addition / LUA19-000201
PROJECT LOCATION: 77 Rainier Ave S (APN 1823059131)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Mettie Brasel, Assistant Planner/18215 72nd Ave S, KEnt, WA
98032/mbrasel@barghausen.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/2nf4tUV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review in order to remove an existing Chevron gas station which includes dispensers, pipping, canopy, cashier’s
kiosk, and underground storage tanks, and construct a new Auto Sentry pay station for the existing 1,820 square foot car
wash on site. The project site is 21,913 square feet and located at 77 Rainier Ave S (parcel number 1823059131). The
property is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone, Commercial Mixed Use Land Use Designation, and Urban Design
District D. The project proposal includes a new canopy, auto cashiers and gates, new landscaping and relocation of the
trash/recycling enclosure. The existing car wash building is proposed to remain. No tree removal is proposed with the
project. Sensitive slopes, high erosion hazards, seismic hazards, and high landslide hazards are mapped on the project
site. Protected slopes are mapped within 20 feet of the project site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 22, 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
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000201, ECF, SA-A
APPLICANT: Mettie Brasel, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., 18215 72nd Ave S, Kent,
WA 98032
PROJECT NAME: Brown Bear Auto Sentry Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review in order to remove an existing Chevron gas station, which includes dispensers, pipping, canopy, cashier’s
kiosk, and underground storage tanks, and construct a new Auto Sentry pay station for the existing 1,820 square foot car
wash on site. The project site is 21,913 square feet and located at 77 Rainier Ave S (parcel number 1823059131). The
property is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone, Commercial Mixed Use Land Use Designation, and Urban Design
District D. The project proposal includes a new canopy, auto cashiers and gates, new landscaping and relocation of the
trash/recycling enclosure. The existing car wash building is proposed to remain. No tree removal is proposed with the
project. Sensitive slopes, high erosion hazards, seismic hazards, and high landslide hazards are mapped on the project site.
Protected slopes are mapped within 20 feet of the project site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 77 Rainier Ave S
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 22, 2019 .
Appeals must be filed in writing 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 may be obtained
from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 8, 2019
DATE OF DECISION: November 4, 2019
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DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
(DNS) ADVISORY NOTES
Project File Number: PR19-000396
Project Name: Brown Bear Auto Sentry Building
Land Use File Number: LUA19-000201, ECF, SA-A
Applicant/Contact: Mettie Brasel, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., 18215 72nd Ave S, Kent,
WA 98032
Project Location: 77 Rainier Ave S
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review in order to remove an existing Chevron gas station, which includes
dispensers, pipping, canopy, cashier’s kiosk, and underground storage tanks, and
construct a new Auto Sentry pay station for the existing 1,820 square foot car
wash on site. The project site is 21,913 square feet and located at 77 Rainier Ave
S (parcel number 1823059131). The property is within the Commercial Arterial
(CA) Zone, Commercial Mixed Use Land Use Designation, and Urban Design
District D. The project proposal includes a new canopy, auto cashiers and gates,
new landscaping and relocation of the trash/recycling enclosure. The existing car
wash building is proposed to remain. No tree removal is proposed with the
project. Sensitive slopes, high erosion hazards, seismic hazards, and high
landslide hazards are mapped on the project site. Protected slopes are mapped
within 20 feet of the project site.
Lead Agency: The City of Renton
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Mitigation Measures:
This project has no proposed mitigation measures at this time.
Advisroy Notes:
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the
land use actions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Angelea Weihs, 425-430-7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
5. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
6. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible
for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and
/or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Brianne Bannwarth, 425-430-7299, bbannwarth@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Transportation Concurrency Memo.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov)
1. See attached Renton Fire Authority Memo.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
1. No Comment.
Community Services:
ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
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(Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov)
1. No Comment.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov)
1. No Comment.
Building:
(Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov)
1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits.
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:September 26, 2019
TO:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Brown Bear Demolition
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. None.
Code Related Comments:
1. Separate plans and permits are required to be obtained from the
Renton Regional Fire Authority for the removal of all underground
tanks and tank monitoring systems.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:November 5, 2019
TO:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
FROM:Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
SUBJECT:Utility and Transportation Comments for Brown Bear Car Wash
77 Rainier Avenue S
LUA19-000201
I have reviewed the application for Brown Bear Car Wash at 77 Rainier Avenue S (parcel #1823059131).
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is approximately 0.50 acres in size and is triangular in shape. The existing site is developed with
an existing brown bear car Wash and six (6) vehicle fueling stations with associated parking lot.
Water Water service is provided by City of Renton. The site is in the Valley service area in the 196
pressure zone and is within the City’s Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. There is an existing 12-
inch water main in Rainier Avenue S that deliver a maximum capacity of 2,600 gallons per
minute (gpm) – (see Water plan no. W-036203). The static water pressure of the system is
approximately 68 psi at ground elevation of 34 feet. There is existing 1-1/2” lateral domestic
water service to property with required backflow assembly.
Sewer Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. There is an existing 6” concrete side sewer that
serves the existing car wash facility.
Storm The site is serviced by an existing onsite storm drainage conveyance system. There is an existing
12-inch storm drainage main within Rainier Avenue S.
Streets Rainier Avenue S. is classified as a principal arterial with an existing right of way (ROW) width
varying between 135 feet to 150 feet as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. The
current roadway section is the following: pavement section ranges between 75 feet and 87 feet
with a one-half foot (0.5’) curb and gutter, and five-foot (5’) sidewalk on both sides of the
roadway long the project frontage. Many of the existing site improvements (i.e. business sign,
parking lot, etc.) extend into the Rainer right of way. The City is currently within the design
phase for a Capital Improvement Project along the Rainier Avenue S that will modify the
improvements along the property frontage.
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Hayes Place SW Commercial-Mixed Use & Industrial Access Street with an existing right-of-way
(ROW) width is 60 feet as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. The current roadway
section is the following: pavement section is 20 feet with a sloped vegetated shoulder on the
east side of the roadway along the project site.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
The project proposes to eliminate the eight fueling stations and associated fuel tanks located on the north
side of the site. The fueling stations will be replaced by two car wash kiosks, two employee parking stalls,
and relocated dumpster enclosure.
WATER
1. The proposed improvements will not require any additional connections to the City’s water
system.
2. The subject development is within Zone 2 (10-year capture zone) of the city’s wellhead protection
areas. As part of the removal of the existing gas station including the removal of the underground
storage tanks, the applicant shall submit to the City a plan prepared by a professional engineer or
geologist licensed in the State of Washington to investigate the facility to determine whether it is
free of contamination exceeding Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) standards chapter 173-340
WAC), to report finding to the City’s Water Utility, and to describe remediation needed, if any,
according to said standards and RMC 4-9-015G.
SEWER
1. The surface water collected at the dumpster enclosure shall be directed to a sanitary sewer
system through a Type 1 catch basin with a turn down elbow attached to the discharge pipe.
STORM DRAINAGE
1. A geotechnical report, dated July 27, 2018, completed by ZipperGeo, for the site has been
provided. The submitted report describes the site is a Low Erosion Hazard area within the areas
proposed for construction (<15% slope). Erosion control measures will need to be in place prior
to starting grading activities on the site. The report discusses the soil and groundwater
characteristics of the site noting the 2.5 to 10 feet of fill material on site and provides
recommendations for project design and construction.
2. Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. with the Land Use Application, submitted a Preliminary
Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated July 2, 2019. Based on the City of
Renton’s flow control map, the site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard Area
matching Existing Site Conditions and is within the Cedar River Drainage Basin. The development
is subject to Full Drainage Review in accordance with the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual (RSWDM). All nine Core Requirements and the six Special Requirements have been
discussed in the Technical Information Report. The following discusses some of the core and
special requirements in more detail.
a. Flow Control, RSWDM Core Requirement #3: The project proposes less than 5,000 square
feet of impervious surface, therefore, project is exempt from flow control.
b. Conveyance, RSWDM Core Requirement #4: The project currently maintains the existing
flow characteristics and is no proposing any additional storm water conveyance system.
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c. Water Quality, RSWDM Core Requirement #8: The project proposes less than 5,000
square feet of pollution generating impervious surface, therefore, project is exempt from
water quality.
d.Onsite BMPs, RSWDM Core Requirement #9: At this time, due to the soil characteristics
of the site and proposed site plan (i.e. fill material on site, erosion hazard zone and steep
slopes), On-site BMPs are noted as being infeasible on site. On-site BMPs will be
evaluated during the review of the Building Permit Application.
3. The fuel tanks shall be removed in accordance with Department of Ecology standards. Applicant
to obtain any required permits from Department of Ecology.
4. The site is currently proposing a reduction in overall impervious area, therefore, no system
development charges are anticipated. If proposal changes, fees may be required.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET
1. The project currently does not propose to construct more than $150,000 worth of improvements
based on the RMC 4-6-060, therefore frontage improvements are not required along Rainier
Avenue S or Hayes Place SW. If, however, the proposal was to change, frontage improvements
may be required.
2. The project proposes less than 5,000 square feet of commercial building, therefore, street lighting
is not required.
3. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
4. The project currently proposes to eliminate eight fueling stations reducing the number of PM Peak
Hour Vehicle trips to the site, therefore, the project is not subject to transportation impact fees
or a Traffic Impact Analysis. If, however, the proposal was to change, fees may be required in
accordance with the City’s fee schedule.
5. The Brown Bear Sign located within the Rainier Avenue S right of way at the northeast corner of
the property and the Chevron/Brown Bear sign located within the Rainier Avenue S right of way
in the center of the project frontage shall be relocated to locations on the property. Relocation
of the signs shall be coordinated with the assigned Current Planner Project Manager.
6. Existing parking lot driving aisles extend into the Rainier Avenue S right of way. To maintain these
improvements within the right of way, a Revocable Right of Way Permit is required per Renton
Municipal Code (RMC) 9-4-2.
7. The Public Works Transportation Division recommends a condition of approval that requires
signage be provided by the Applicant that directs vehicles to enter from the southernmost
driveway and line up in the parking lot drive aisle when vehicles begin to back up from the
sentry/pay canopy onto Rainier Ave S.
8. Transportation Concurrency under separate cover.
GENERAL
1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) within the site
must be underground.
2. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance
with code requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
vertical.
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b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
3. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2019 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to
the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.