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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNS_Determination_Agencies_Ltr_200608 Enclosure cc: Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources King County Wastewater Treatment Div. Matthew Feldmeyer, Renton Schools Larry Fisher, WDFW Misty Blair, Department of Ecology Jalaine Madura, Seattle Public Utilities Minnie Dhaliwal, City of Tukwila Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Duwamish Tribal Office Duffy McColloch WSDOT, NW Region Erin George, City of Kent US Army Corp. of Engineers Andy Swayne, Puget Sound Energy John Greene, King County Transit Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Jim Ishimaru, King County Transportation Laura Murphy, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Puget Sound Clean Air Steve Osguthorpe, City of Newcastle Brantley Bain, Renton Schools June 8, 2020 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: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) DETERMINATION DATE: June 8, 2020 PROJECT NAME: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update PROJECT NUMBER: LUA20-000107, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed pursuant to RMC 4-9-070.R. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have qu estions, please call me at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SR_ERC Report_COR 2019 Water System Plan_200603_v2_FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: June 8, 2020 Project File Number: PR20-000001 Project Name: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update Land Use File Number: LUA20-000107 ECF Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner Owner: City of Renton Applicant: City of Renton Contact: Katie Nolan, 425-430-7219, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Location: Citywide Service Area Project Summary: The applicant, the City of Renton Public Works Department, is requesting SEPA Environmental (SEPA) Review for the City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update. The subject plan will reviewed as a non-project action, as defined by Section 197-11- 774 in the Washington Administrative Code. 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 The City owns and operates a multi-source municipal water system, which includes supply, treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water to residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. Service is provided to an area of approximately 17.25 square miles with 17,830 retail customers (service connections) and one wholesale customer, Skyway Water and Sewer District, via a single metered connection. Water supply sources include five production wells (Downtown Wellfield) and one artesian spring (Springbrook Springs) that are used for primary supply. There are also three production wells that provide an alternate source of supply. The 2019 Water System Plan updates the City of Renton’s 2012 Water System Plan. It was developed collaboratively by City staff, Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo), and Pacific Groundwater Group. The plan documents the current status of the water system and evaluates future needs of the water utility. The plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the water system in the short-term over the next 10 years and also provides a planning framework for the 20-year, long-term planning horizon. The purpose of the plan is to document changes to the City’s water system, identify required system modifications, and appropriately outline capital improvement projects to meet future water demands. Maintaining a current water system plan is required to meet the regulations of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The plan complies with the requirements of DOH as set forth in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290-100, Water System Plan. The plan contains timeframes, which are the intended framework for future funding decisions and within which future actions and decisions are intended to occur. The framework presented in the plan does not represent actual commitments by the City. The potential impacts of the proposed 2019 Water System Plan for the City of Renton DocuSign Envelope ID: C46EA432-77DC-47C0-9AC1-38AD8385DA05 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA20-000107 ECF Report of June 8, 2020 Page 2 of 2 SR_ERC Report_COR 2019 Water System Plan_200603_v2_FINAL could be regulated through land use and construction permits and processes required for the projects outlined in the plan. 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 B. Mitigation Measures 1. None. C. Exhibits Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Draft, dated April 2020 D. Environmental Impacts There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed non- project City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update. Project specific impacts of a proposal would be evaluated and further analyzed through project specific environmental (SEPA) review or construction permitting. E. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: C46EA432-77DC-47C0-9AC1-38AD8385DA05 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update Land Use File Number: LUA20-000107 ECF Date of Meeting June 8, 2020 Staff Contact Alex Morganroth Senior Planner Project Contact/Applicant Katie Nolan 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Project Location Citywide Service Area The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update DocuSign Envelope ID: C46EA432-77DC-47C0-9AC1-38AD8385DA05 City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update Environmental Review (Non-Project) Proposal Summary April 2020 CEEntire Document Available in Laserfiche Submittals Folder Click HERE to access Digital Records Library RECEIVED 06/04/2020 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION Exhibit 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C46EA432-77DC-47C0-9AC1-38AD8385DA05 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha Public Works Administrator Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date Cliff Long, Econ. Dev., Director Date Interim Community & Econ. Dev. Administrator Interim Chair ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LU20-000107, ECF APPLICANT: Abdoul Gafour, City of Renton/1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057/agafour@rentonwa.gov PROJECT NAME: City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton Public Works Department, is requesting SEPA Environmental (SEPA) Review for the City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update. The subject plan will reviewed as a non-project action, as defined by Section 197-11-774 in the Washington Administrative Code. The plan primarily serves as an update to the City of Renton’s 2012 Water System Plan and was developed collaboratively by City staff, Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo), and Pacific Groundwater Group. The plan documents the current status of the water system and evaluates future needs of the water utility and will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the water system in the short-term over the next 10 years. It also provides a planning framework for the 20-year, long-term planning horizon. The primary purpose of this plan is to document changes to the City’s water system, identify required system modifications, and appropriately outline capital improvement projects to meet future water demands. Maintaining a current Plan is required to meet the regulations of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The plan also contains estimated timeframes, which are the intended framework PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide Water Service Area 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. When the DNS becomes appealable, the appeal period will be 14 days. DATE OF DECISION: June 8, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: C46EA432-77DC-47C0-9AC1-38AD8385DA05 6/8/2020 | 1:34 PM PDT 6/8/2020 | 1:56 PM PDT 6/8/2020 | 1:38 PM PDT 6/8/2020 | 2:12 PM PDT 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: June 8, 2020 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000002 City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update / LU20-000107, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide Water Service Area APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Abdoul Gafour, City of Renton/1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057/agafour@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2WUb05A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton Public Works Department, is requesting SEPA Environmental (SEPA) Review for the City of Renton 2019 Water System Plan Update. The subject plan will reviewed as a non-project action, as defined by Section 197-11-774 in the Washington Administrative Code. The plan primarily serves as an update to the City of Renton’s 2012 Water System Plan and was developed collaboratively by City staff, Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo), and Pacific Groundwater Group. The plan documents the current status of the water system and evaluates future needs of the water utility and will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the water system in the short-term over the next 10 years. It also provides a planning framework for the 20- year, long-term planning horizon. The primary purpose of this plan is to document changes to the City’s water system, identify required system modifications, and appropriately outline capital improvement projects to meet future water demands. Maintaining a current Plan is required to meet the regulations of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The plan also contains estimated timeframes, which are the intended framework for future funding decisions. The applicant submitted an Environmental (SEPA) Checklist with the application. Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen days of the date of issuance of the DNS. Per WAC197-11-340(2)(a) an agency shall not act upon a proposal for fourteen days after the date of issuance of a DNS. There is no agency appeal. CONTACT PERSON: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov NOTICE