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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner
LUA20-000061, SME
Huse Dock Repair
February 28, 2020
OWNER: James & Cynthia Huse
5227 Ripley Ln N
Renton, WA 98056-1503
CONTACT: Irwin Land Use Consulting
Jay Irwin
702 Kentucky St, 707
Bellingham, WA 98225
PROJECT LOCATION: 5227 RIPLEY LN N
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption for the repair of an existing dock located
within the R-8 zone and the Shoreline Residential designation along Lake Washington, Reach B.
The proposal is to replace the existing framing within the same location footprint with ACZA
treated fir beams. Replacement stringers would be 4 inches by 8 inches, and joists/pile caps
would be 6 inches by 8 inches. Framing is shown as section detail in Exhibit 1. The wood decking
would be replaced with ThruFlow grated panels. Existing piles would be sleeved with HDPE
tubes, no piles are proposed to be added, removed, or replaced. There is no grade/fill work
proposed, and no trees proposed for removal. All materials would be brought to the site via
barge. The proposal would be exempt from SEPA in accordance with WAC 197-11 -800(3) Repair,
remodeling, maintenance activities.
PROJECT ANALYSIS: Maintenance and Repair of Docks: Existing docks or piers that do not comply with these
regulations may be repaired in accordance with the criteria below.
i. When the repair and/or replacement of the surface area exceeds thirty percent (30%) of the
surface area of the dock/pier, light penetrating materials must be used for all replacement decking.
For floating docks, light penetrating materials shall be used where feasible, and as long as the
structural integrity of the dock is maintained.
Staff Comment: The proposed repair to the existing dock includes the replacement of the surface
area and would exceed the 30% threshold. The applicant is proposing to utilize ThruFlow decking,
which is a light penetrating surface.
ii. When the repair involves replacement of the surfacing materials only, there is no requirement to
bring the dock/pier into conformance with dimensional standards of this Section.
Staff Comment: The proposed repair work involves the replacement of surfacing materials only;
therefore it is not required to bring the dock into conformance with the dimensional standards.
iii. When the repair/replacement involves the replacement of more than fifty percent (50%) of the
pilings, or more, the entire structure shall be replaced in compliance with these regulations. For
floating docks, when the repair/replacement involves replacement
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development
Huse Dock Repair LUA20-000061, SME
of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total supporting structure (including floats, pilings, or
cross-bars), the entire structure shall be replaced in compliance with these regulations.
Staff Comment: No pilings are proposed for replacement, therefore this section is not applicable.
iv. When the existing dock/pier is moved or expanded or the shape reconfigured, the entire
structure shall be replaced in compliance with these regulations.
Staff Comment: Not applicable, the dock is not proposed to be moved, expanded or reconfigured.
SEC-TWN-R: NE29 - 24 - 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN # 3 30 LESS N 17.5 FT &
ALL OF 31 & SH LDS ADJ
WATER BODY/REACH: Lake Washington Reach B
EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby
Approved with Conditions* on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4.9.190C 'Exemption from Permit System'
and for the following reasons:
The repair work proposed would be considered normal maintenance and repair of an existing structure per WAC
173.27.040(2)(b).
The proposed development is:
Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act.
Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally approved or
adopted by the Department.
Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
CONDITIONS: Light penetrating materials shall be used for all replacement decking.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
Date Jennifer Henning, AICP Planning Director
Department of Community & Economic Development
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RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party of record may request that the decision be reopened by
the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the origi nal
decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval
body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any
person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14 day appeal time frame.
APPEALS: The administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed 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 pm, on March 13, 2020
(RCW 43.21.C075(3); WAC 197-11 -680). RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's offic e, Renton City Hall, 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.
EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision (date signed)
Attachments: Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map, Site Plan
cc: James & Cynthia Huse – Owner
Irwin Land Use Consulting Jay Irwin - Contact
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1 OF 2PROJECT DESCRIPTION:PROPERTY OWNER:LAKE WASHINGTONCONTACT:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:HUSEDOCK REPAIR5227 RIPLEY LANERENTON, WA 98056PIER END SECTIONEXHIBIT 1RECEIVED02/26/2020 bgilliaPLANNING DIVISIONDocuSign Envelope ID: C4E9BBEA-DF41-4B9F-87F9-29A4D18C5B2B
2 OF 2 DOCK AND BOAT HOUSE LAYOUTDOCK PROFILEHUSEDOCK REPAIR5227 RIPLEY LANERENTON, WA 98056DocuSign Envelope ID: C4E9BBEA-DF41-4B9F-87F9-29A4D18C5B2B
EXHIBIT 2
RECEIVED
02/26/2020 bgillia
PLANNING DIVISION
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