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Home My WebLink AboutC_Applicant_Ltr_ERC_Determination_200103January 3, 2020 Chip Vincent City oF Renton 1055 S Grady Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan Update, LUA19-000299 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. Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2020, 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 cc: Erica Schmitz, Parks Planninng Manager Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning/Natural Resources Director Armondo Pavone Mayor 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: January 3, 2020 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000002 Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan Update / LUA19-000299 PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / 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/2DHFZsh PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City is updating its 2011 Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan. The 2011 Plan established a 20-year vision for Renton’s park system and identified the community’s priorities. In the past eight years, the City has worked with partners to build new features like the Meadow Crest Playground and the bridge at Riverview Park, make key land acquisitions, and explore new neighborhood-focused programming. Since 2011, Renton has grown to be more diverse and dynamic than ever. The updated Plan carries forward the community’s vision; re - evaluates needs and priorities; gauged interest in existing events and programs; and identifies partnership opportunities. Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on January 17, 2020. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager; Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email: CONTACT PERSON: amathias@rentonwa.gov NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: December 30, 2019 Project Name: Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan Update Owner: City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Applicant: Same as Owner Contact: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager File Number: LUA19-000299, ECF Project Manager: Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director and Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning Manager. Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the Update of the 2011 Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. The 2011 Plan established a 20-year vision for Renton’s park system and identified the community’s priorities. In the past eight years, the City has worked with partners to build new features like the Meadow Crest Playground and the bridge at Riverview Park, make key land acquisitions, and explore new neighborhood-focused programming. Since 2011, Renton has grown to be more diverse and dynamic than ever. The updated Plan carries forward the community’s vision; re- evaluates needs and priorities; gauged interest in existing events and programs; and identifies partnership opportunities. Project Location: Downtown Renton 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 No actions are being taken at this time. This is a non -project action. The planning process for the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan update incorporated a variety of community engagement opportunities in different formats and offered them at different times over the course of the year. A multi-layered, multifaceted outreach approach broadens participation by allowing people to participate on their own terms and to their own interest level. While some forums engaged more participants than others, each activity was included to gain perspectives from the entire range of the Renton community. This “layering” of activities ensured that a variety of interests and priorities would be represented in this Plan. The Plan identifies the Level of Service (LOS) for the City in regards to parks and natural areas. The LOS is 5.07 acres/1,000 population or 1 acre of park per 200 people for developed parks and 6.14 acres/1,000 population for natural areas. The Plan also identifies gaps ERC Report 19-000299 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL AREAS PLAN UPDATE LUA19-000299, ECF Report of December 30, 2019 Page 2 of 2 ERC Report 19-000299 in needed parks, natural areas, and programming. A chapter on the need to identify and plan for ongoing maintenance is included. Finally, the plan includes an implementation strategy, ranks the identified projects, and concept plans for some parks were created. 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 will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies. All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as “Advisory Notes to Applicant.” Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on January 17, 2020. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NAME: CONTACT: PROJECT NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan Update Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan Update PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the Update of the 2011 Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. The 2011 Plan established a 20-year vision for Renton's park system and identified the community's priorities. In the past eight years, the City has worked with partners to build new features like the Meadow Crest Playground and the bridge at Riverview Park, make key land acquisitions, and explore new neighborhood-focused programming. Since 2011, Renton has grown to be more diverse and dynamic than ever. The updated Plan carries forward the community's vision; re-evaluates needs and priorities; gauged interest in existing events and programs; and identifies partnership opportunities. PROJECT LOCATION:Downtown Renton 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. Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on January 17, 2020. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: January 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 SIGNATURES: December 31, 2019 Date December 31, 2019 Kelly Beymer, Administrator Date Community Services Department �-----====-;::...> � December 31, 2019 Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Date Renton Regio al Fire Authority C C2 December 31, 2019 C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development