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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHex Exhibits_KC PSERN Emergency Comm Tower_16-000418.pdf CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS Project Name: King County PSERN Emergency Communication Tower Extension Project Number: LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, V-H Date of Hearing July 26, 2016 Staff Contact Matthew Herrera Project Contact/Applicant Sarah Teleschow/Odelia Pacific Corporation Project Location 3511 2nd Street The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee Report Exhibit 2: Neighborhood Map Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Civil Survey Exhibit 5: Existing and Proposed Elevations Exhibit 6: Photosimulations Exhibit 7: FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation Exhibit 8: Geotechnical Report Exhibit 9: Advisory Notes to Applicant Exhibit 10: SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Exhibit 11: Report to the Hearing Examiner Exhibit 12: Applicant Project Narrative and CUP/Variance Justification Exhibit 13: Applicant PSERN Description Exhibit 14: Notice of Application w/ Affidavit Mailing Exhibit 15: Notice of DNS/Hearing w/Affidavit of Mailing DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map ERC Report King County PSERN LUA16-000418 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: June 27, 2016 Project Name: King County PSERN Emergency Communication Tower Extension Project Number: LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, V-H Project Manager: Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner Owner: King County Applicant/Contact: Sarah Teleschow, Odelia Pacific Corporation, 5506 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108 Project Location: 3511 2nd Street, Renton, WA 98056 Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) for a proposed 25-foot height increase and associated improvements to an existing 150-foot emergency communications tower. The proposal would result in an overall tower height of 175-feet with an antenna and lighting rod extension extending to 193-feet. The project site is the King County Office of Emergency Management located at 3511 NE 2nd Street. The project site is within the Light Industrial (IL) zoning district. The proposed communications tower improvements are a component of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) project intended to replace and upgrade the existing regional emergency network used to reach and coordinate emergency responders. Additional improvements to the communications tower include six (6) microwave dishes and two (2) antennas. Equipment and HVAC upgrades will occur within interior of the existing emergency management building. The proposed tower extension and antennas are proposed to be painted to closely match the existing facility. Site Area: 9.63 Acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report ERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND.KING COUNTY PSERN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TOWER EXTENSIONLUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, V-HERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. Report of Error! Reference source not found. Page 2 of 3 ERC Report PART ONE: PROJECT DESRIPTION / BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance approval and Environmental (SEPA) review for a proposed 25-foot tower height increase to an existing 150-foot staffed emergency communications tower located at the King County Office of Emergency Management. The project site is located at 3511 NE 2nd St. APN 162305-9138. The site is 419,918 square feet (9.64 acres) and within the Light Industrial (IL) zoning district. Surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows: Direction Zoning Current Land Use North Light Industrial City of Renton and King County maintenance facilities – Government Facilities East Residential Manufactured Home Park Sunnydale and Leisure Village Manufactured Home Parks – Residential manufactured homes South Resource Conservation Vacant King County owned property. Vegetated critical area , Landslide Hazards with slopes between 40-90 percent. – Vacant West Light industrial/Resource Conservation/Residential-10 King County maintenance, Liberty Ridge subdivision open space/critical area tracts (Landslide Hazards), Liberty Ridge subdivision. Government Facilities and Single-Family Residential. The tower increase is a component of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Networ k (PSERN), a King County voter approved system that will update emergency radio networks to increase coverage and capacity. The 25-foot height increase is needed to accommodate three (3) microwave antennas that will connect to existing towers located on Capitol Hill in Seattle and implement the PSERN. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation on April 22, 2016. The determination is conditioned that the applicant relocates its existing red light beacon to the t op of the proposed extension. The proposed work will occur on the existing tower and within the existing emergency management building. No ground disturbances, vegetation removal, new impervious surfaces, or other improvements outside of the existing building footprint are proposed. The site contains sensitive slopes and is within a Wellhead Protection Zone 2 as identified in the COR mapping database. Sensitive slopes are within the unimproved portions of the property approximately 140-feet to the north and 240-feet to east of the existing tower. A geotechnical report identified no landslide or seismic hazards on the subject site. 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: City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report ERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND.KING COUNTY PSERN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TOWER EXTENSIONLUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, V-HERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND. Report of Error! Reference source not found. Page 3 of 3 ERC Report Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Exhibits Exhibit 1 ERC Report. Exhibit 2 Neighborhood Map Exhibit 3 Site Plan Exhibit 4 Civil Survey Exhibit 5 Existing and Proposed Elevations Exhibit 6 Photosimulations Exhibit 7 FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation Exhibit 8 Geotechnical Report Exhibit 9 Advisory Notes to Applicant C. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Aesthetics Impacts: The proposed 25-foot tower extension will result in an overall tower height of 175-feet. Viewshed impacts from residential areas should be minimal as the location, topography, and vegetation provides screening of the existing tower and proposed extension. Photosimulations provided by the applicant identify view impacts north with in the King County and City of Renton facilities area and to the east within the manufactured home park. Significant topographic relief and mature vegetation to the south and west indicate limited viewshed impacts to adjacent areas. The tower extension narrow lattice type construction is unlikely to alter or obstruct any views. The applicant proposes to paint the tower extension and antennas to closely match the existing tower. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation required. Nexus: Not applicable D. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”  Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed 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 p.m. on July 11, 2016. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall – 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. CIVIL SURVEY C-1 SHEET NUMBER REVISIONS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV PSERN RCECC 3511 NE 2ND STREET RENTON,WA 98056 10-1-15 VJT MRM VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 14201 NE 200th St.,#100 Woodinville,WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx.425.482.2893 Ph.425.806.1869 Survey Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 14201 NE 200th St.,#100 Woodinville,WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx.425.482.2893 Ph.425.806.1869 Survey EXISTING TOWER ELEVATION NOT TO SCALE PROJECT CIVIL SURVEY C-1.1 SHEET NUMBER REVISIONS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV PSERN RCECC 3511 NE 2ND STREET RENTON,WA 98056 10-1-15 VJT MRM Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 14201 NE 200th St.,#100 Woodinville,WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx.425.482.2893 Ph.425.806.1869 Survey Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 14201 NE 200th St.,#100 Woodinville,WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx.425.482.2893 Ph.425.806.1869 Survey Mail Processing Center Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Aeronautical Study No. 2016-ANM-39-OE Prior Study No. 2003-ANM-2286-OE Page 1 of 8 Issued Date: 04/22/2016 Sean Douglas Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network 401 5th Avenue Suite 0600 Seattle, WA 98104 ** DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION ** The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning: Structure:Antenna Tower RCECC Location:Renton, WA Latitude:47-28-50.30N NAD 83 Longitude:122-10-15.95W Heights:343 feet site elevation (SE) 180 feet above ground level (AGL) 523 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) This aeronautical study revealed that the structure would have no substantial adverse effect on the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace by aircraft or on the operation of air navigation facilities. Therefore, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, it is hereby determined that the structure would not be a hazard to air navigation provided the following condition(s) is(are) met: As a condition to this Determination, the structure is marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 70/7460-1 L, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, red lights - Chapters 4,5(Red),&12. It is required that FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, be e-filed any time the project is abandoned or: _____ At least 10 days prior to start of construction (7460-2, Part 1) __X__ Within 5 days after the construction reaches its greatest height (7460-2, Part 2) See attachment for additional condition(s) or information. This determination expires on 10/22/2017 unless: (a)the construction is started (not necessarily completed) and FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, is received by this office. (b)extended, revised, or terminated by the issuing office. ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT LUA16-000418 June 07, 2016 Name: King County PSERN Emergency Communications Tower Extension Application Date:3511 NE 2ND St, N/A RENTON, WA 98056 Site Address: PLAN - Planning Review - Land Use Version 1 | Planning Review Comments Contact: Matt Herrera | 425-430-6593 | mherrera@rentonwa.gov Recommendations: 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. 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. 4. 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. Technical Services Comments Contact: Amanda Askren | 425-430-7369 | aaskren@rentonwa.gov Recommendations: Plan set does not reference City of Renton Horizontal or Vertical Control. Page 1 of 1Ran: June 21, 2016 King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION King County Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (here after referred to as “King County PSERN”) is a project that will replace/upgrade the existing, aging regional emergency radio communications system. The emergency communications network is used to reach and coordinate with emergency responders and in the event of a disaster. This proposal describes the scope of the proposed project by providing specific information regarding the project location, zoning, specifications, and required services. It is King County PSERN’s desire to work with the City of Renton to ensure that this project is consistent with local ordinances and zoning regulations while providing critical communication for emergency services. Project Goals The goal of the King County PSERN – RCECC (Dispatch) site is to update and expand the two-way emergency radio service infrastructure for public safety, first, second, third, and other responders to the surrounding area and throughout Puget Sound. King County PSERN intends to achieve these goals consistent with all policies and ordinances of the City of Renton. Application Request Plan The applicant is requesting the following:  Conditional Use Permit (CUP)  Site Plan Review  Variance (Height)  State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review  Commercial Building Permit King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 2 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Overview King County is in the process of updating and expanding its regional emergency communications system called Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN). This system enables 9-1-1 dispatchers to send help during an emergency as well as help first responders such as police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical staff coordinate response efforts to an emergency. The applicant, King County PSERN, proposes to modify an existing 150’ self-support tower with a 25’ tower extension to accommodate emergency communications. The tower is located at 3511 NE 2nd Street Renton, WA 98058 (Parcel No. 1623059138). This site is on an existing emergency communications facility and is the location of the King County Office of Emergency Management. This site is zoned Industrial-Light (IL). The proposed modifications to the existing one hundred fifty (150’) foot tower consists of a twenty-five (25’) foot extension for an overall tower height of one hundred seventy-five (175’) feet, six (6) microwave dishes, and two (2) antennas. Please see Sheet A-3 and A-3.1 for additional information. Facility Specifications  Antennas – King County PSERN is proposing to attach two (2) new antennas to the existing tower with the proposed extension. Please see Sheet A-3 and A-3.1 for additional information.  Color – The proposed tower extension and antennas will be painted to closely match existing conditions.  Equipment – King County PSERN will locate equipment within the existing telecommunications room inside the existing building.  HVAC Upgrades - The existing HVAC units will be updated. The updated HVAC units will meet all applicable noise standards.  Landscaping – A landscaping plan has been proposed for this site. All equipment will be located within the existing telecommunications room inside the existing building.  Microwave Dishes - PSERN is proposing to attach six (6) microwave dishes to the proposed tower. King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 3 GENERAL SITE ANALYSIS Conditional Use Permit Required Findings According to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Section 4-9-030D: D. DECISION CRITERIA: Except for wireless communication facilities, the Administrator or the Hearing Examiner shall consider, as applicable, the following factors for applications: (Ord. 5675, 12-3-2012) 1. Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of Renton The proposed King County PSERN project is consistent with the general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of Renton. The proposed facility adheres to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element which specifically addresses “…facilities and services that are needed by the residents and businesses of the City for a functional, safe, and efficient environment.” The City of Renton has outlined the following for policies facilities which are as follows: Policy CF-10: Coordinate with federal, state, regional and local jurisdictions, private industry, businesses and citizens in the planning, design and development of facilities serving and affecting the community. The City of Renton is coordinating with King County PSERN to provide much needed regional emergency communications. 2. Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental overconcentration of a particular use within the City or within the immediate area of the proposed use. The proposed location shall be suited for the proposed use. The proposed emergency communication facility has been designed and located in order to be the least intrusive while still providing necessary services. The proposed modification is to an existing tower/facility and will not require a new tower to be erected. Therefore, this proposal is not contributing to the overconcentration of the current use within the City or within the immediate area. 3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. There will be no change in use and it will not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. The proposed modification is to update the failing system and it is a direct public benefit providing critical emergency communication services to the surrounding area and within the entire network. King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 4 4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. The proposed emergency communication facility is compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. The tower will only be extended twenty-five feet (25’). The tower extension has been designed and located in order to be the least intrusive while still providing necessary services. This area is predominantly used for government facilities. Adjacent properties are as follows:  North – City of Renton Public Works Maintenance Yard and King County District Court  West –King County Transportation Yard and Renton Transfer Station  South – Vacant Land  East – Sunnydale Mobile Home Park 5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available. The existing facility has adequate parking. The proposed modification will not require any additional parking. 6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area. There are no traffic impacts associated with these types of facilities as they are unmanned and require infrequent maintenance. 7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use shall be evaluated and mitigated. The proposed modification will not have any significant noise, light or glare impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration will not require the tower to be lighted. 8. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings, paving, or critical areas. Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent properties from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use. This modification is for a tower extension and antenna collocation. Therefore, no changes are proposed to the existing landscaping. 9. Specific Requirements for Kennels: In addition to the criteria above, the following criteria shall also be considered for kennel applications: a. History: Past history of animal control complaints relating to the applicant’s dogs and cats at the address for which the kennel is located or to be located. Conditional Use Permits shall not be issued for kennels to applicants who have previously had such permits revoked or renewal refused, for a period of one year after the date of revocation or refusal to renew. This requirement does not apply to this proposal. b. Standards for Keeping Animals: The applicant or kennel owner must also comply with the requirements of RMC 4-4-010, Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards. King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 5 This requirement does not apply to this proposal. 10. Specific Requirements for Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTF), Crisis Diversion Facilities (CDF) and Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities (CDIS): In addition to the criteria in subsections D1 through D8 of this Section, the following criteria shall be considered for secure community transition facilities, crisis diversion facilities, and interim service facilities: a. Whether alternative locations were reviewed and consideration was given to sites that are farthest removed from any risk potent ial activity; b. Whether adequate buffering is provided from abutting and adjacent uses; c. Whether adequate security is demonstrated by the applicant; d. Whether public input was provided during the site selection process; and e. For SCTF there is no resulting concentration of residential facility beds operated by the Department of Corrections or the Mental Health Division of the Department of Social and Health Services, the number of registered sex offenders classified as Level II or Level III, and the number of sex offenders registered as homeless in a particular neighborhood, community, jurisdiction or region. This requirement does not apply to this proposal. Variance Required Findings According to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Section 4-9-250B5: 5. Decision Criteria: Except for variances from critical areas regulations, a determination shall be made in writing that the conditions specified below have been found to exist: (Amd. Ord. 4835, 3-27-2000) a. That the applicant suffers practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, a nd the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone classification; The current tower height of one hundred fifty (150’) was found to be ineffective for transmitting and receiving emergency radio communications within the updated network. Therefore, it was determined that an increase in height to one hundred seventy five (175’) is the minimum tower height needed to achieve effective and reliable communications. b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated; The purpose and goal of the regional emergency communications network is to promote public safety and welfare. An update/expansion to the current system further promotes public safety and welfare. The proposed modifications to the RCECC tower are important King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 6 to service the vicinity and play an integral role within the emergency communications network. The proposed modifications to the RCECC tower will not be injurious and/or have detrimental impacts to the existing uses, planned uses, property, or improvements adjacent to; and in the vicinity of the proposed project area. Please see enclosed letter from PSERN providing information about the critical role this site plays within the network and the justification for an increase in height. c. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated; In the vicinity lie several Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) transmission towers of similar heights, which provide a service to the public as does this emergency communications facility. The Industrial – Light (IL) zone allows for these types of government facilities. Since this is an addition to a n existing use and there are similar uses in the vicinity, it does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity or zone. d. That the approval is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose. The proposed extension to 175’ is the minimum height needed to effectively transmit and receive emergency radio communications to connecting infrastructure in the region. For more information, please refer to the PSERN letter justifying the needed height. Zoning General Plan Designation The site is zoned Industrial-Light (IL) and the use is as a government facility. According to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Section 4-2-060 Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations: Accordingly, King County PSERN’s proposed twenty-five (25’) foot tower extension exceeds 10 percent of the original tower height, which will require Conditional Use Permit King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 7 – Hearing Examiner (CUP), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review, Site Plan Review, Variance, and a Commercial Building Permit. Development Standards According to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) Section 4-2-130A – Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Designations: LOT DIMENSIONS Minimum Lot Size for lots created after September 1, 1985 35,000 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Width/Depth for lots created after September 1, 1985 None LOT COVERAGE Maximum Lot Coverage for Buildings 65% of total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within a parking garage HEIGHT Maximum Building Height5, except for Public Facilities5,13 50 ft., except 100 ft. if lot is located in the Employment Area (EA)4,13 Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities5 See RMC 4-4-140. SETBACKS8,11 Minimum Front Yard Principal Arterial streets:12 20 ft. Other streets: 15 ft.; provided, that 20 ft. is required if a lot is adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential. Minimum Side Yard Along a Street Principal Arterial streets:12 20 ft. Other streets: 15 ft. Except 50 ft. is required if a lot is adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential. Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line. Minimum Rear and Side Yards11 None, except 20 ft. if lot is adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential; which may be reduced to 15 ft. through the Site Plan development review process. Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. LANDSCAPING General See RMC 4-4-070 SCREENING Minimum Required for Outdoor Loading, Repair, Maintenance or Work Areas; Outdoor Storage, Refuse or Dumpster Areas See RMC 4-4-095 Special Screening Requirements for Tow Truck Operations and Impoundment Yards NA LOADING DOCKS King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 8 Location Not permitted on the side of the lot that is adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential.2 DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION STATION OR CENTER Location of Refuse or Recycling Areas See RMC 4-4-090 PARKING General See RMC 4-4-080 and 10-10-13 SIGNS General See RMC 4-4-100 CRITICAL AREAS General See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090 Lot Size: This site meets the minimum lot size of 35,000 sq. ft. Lot Width/Depth: There are no minimum requirements for lot width or depth in the IL zone. Lot Coverage for Buildings: Buildings do not exceed 65 percent of total lot area. Building Height: The proposed tower height extension to a total tower height of one hundred seventy-five (175’) feet exceeds the allowable height limit in the IL zone. A variance for height approval is part of this application and meets the decisional criteria outlined in RMC 4-9-250B5. Setbacks: The proposed modifications to the existing tower already meet current setback requirements. The tower is setback as follows:  North – 241’-6”  East – 384’-8”  South – 245’-1”  West – 461’-2” Please see Sheet A-1 for more detailed information. Landscaping: This modification is for a tower extension and antenna collocation. Therefore, no changes are proposed to the existing landscaping. Screening: This modification is for a tower extension and antenna collocation. Therefore, no changes are proposed to the existing landscaping. Loading Docks: This requirement is not applicable to this proposal. Dumpster/Recycling Collection Station or Center: This requirement is not applicable to the proposal. Parking: The existing facility has adequate parking. The proposed modification will not require any additional parking. King County PSERN RCECC (Dispatch) Page 9 Signs: This requirement is not applicable to this proposal. Critical Areas: The only critical area noted is regulated slopes on the subject property ranging from 15 to 40 percent. A copy of the geotechnical report has been included which indicated that these slopes were not present in the immediate vicinity of the tower. If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED – Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: King County PSERN Emergency Communications / LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, VAR NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: City/State/Zip: TELEPHONE NO.: NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: June 10, 2016 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, VAR-H PROJECT NAME: King County PSERN Emergency Communications PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) for a proposed 25-foot height increase and associated improvements to an existing 150-foot emergency communications tower. The proposal would result in an overall tower height of 175-feet. The project site is the King County Office of Emergency Management located at 3511 NE 2nd Street. The project site is within the Light Industrial (IL) zoning district. The proposed communications tower improvements are a component of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network project intended to replace and upgrade the existing regional emergency network used to reach and coordinate emergency responders. Additional improvements to the communications tower include six (6) microwave dishes and two (2) antennas. Equipment and HVAC upgrades will occur within interior of the existing emergency management building. The proposed tower extension and antennas are proposed to be painted to closely match the existing facility. PROJECT LOCATION: 3511 NE 2nd St OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: June 7, 2016 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 10, 2016 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Sarah Telschow, Odelia Pacific Corp/ 5506 6th Ave S, Ste 202/ Seattle, WA 98108/ 206-979-6268/ steschow@odelia.com Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review, HE Conditional Use, Site Plan Review- HEX, Variance Other Permits which may be required: Building Permit Requested Studies: Geotechnical Report Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 26, 2016 before the Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers at 12:00 pm on the 7th floor of Renton City Hall located at 1055 South Grady Way. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated COMP-EA on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and I-L on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, 4-2-130A, 4-9-030G, 4- 9-030D, 4-9-250B5 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Matt Herrera, Senior Planner, CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on June 24, 2016. This matter is also tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on July 2 , 2016, at 12:00pm, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6578. Following the issuance of the SEPA Determination, you may still appear at the hearing and present your comments regarding the proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional information by mail, please contact the project manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6593; Eml: mherrera@rentonwa.gov PLEAE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION. OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: King County PSERN Emergency Communications Tower Extension PROJECT NUMBER: LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, V-H LOCATION: 3511 2nd St DESCRIPTION: THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING HEARING EXAMINER SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD DETERMINATION (SEPA) FOR A PROPOSED 25-FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING 150-FOOT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TOWER. THE PROPOSAL WOULD RESULT IN AN OVERALL TOWER HEIGHT OF 175-FEET WITH AN ANTENNA AND LIGHTING ROD EXTENSION EXTENDING TO 193 -FEET. THE PROJECT SITE IS THE KING COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LOCATED AT 3511 NE 2ND STREET. THE PROJECT SITE IS WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL) ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IMPROVEMENTS ARE A COMPONENT OF THE PUGET SOUND EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK (PSERN) PROJECT INTENDED TO REPLACE AND UPGRADE THE EXISTING REGIONAL EMERGENCY NETWORK USED TO REACH AND COORDINATE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER INCLUDE SIX (6) MICROWAVE DISHES AND TWO (2) ANTENNAS. EQUIPMENT AND HVAC UPGRADES WILL OCCUR WITHIN INTERIOR OF THE EXISTING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING. THE PROPOSED TOWER EXTENSION AND ANTENNAS ARE PROPOSED TO BE PAINTED TO CLOSELY MATCH THE EXISTING FACILITY. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2016, 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. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 7TH FLOOR OF CITY HALL, 1055 SOUTH GRADY WAY, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON JULY 26, 2016 AT 12:00 PM TO CONSIDER THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, THE APPEAL WILL BE HEARD AS PART OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING.