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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Agency_Letter_200831 Enclosure cc: Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources King County Wastewater Treatment Div. Jalaine Madura, Seattle Public Utilities Larry Fisher, WDFW Misty Blair, Department of Ecology Duwamish Tribal Office Minnie Dhaliwal, City of Tukwila Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation US Army Corp. of Engineers Duffy McColloch WSDOT, NW Region Erin George, City of Kent Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy Andy Swayne, Puget Sound Energy John Greene, King County Transit 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 Matthew Feldmeyer, Renton Schools August 31, 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: August 31, 2020 PROJECT NAME: First Metals, Inc. Change of Use PROJECT NUMBER: PR20-000220 / LUA20-000174, ECF Appeals of environmental determination are addressed in RMC 4-9-070R. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have qu estions, please call me at (425) 430-7312. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development Chair ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: PR20-000220/LUA20-000174, ECF APPLICANT: Ani Babaian, First Metals, Inc. / 414 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 / anib@keystonerei.net PROJECT NAME: First Metals, Inc. Change of Use PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a proposed change of use and tenant improvement from a vehicle repair shop to a “laboratory, light manufacturing” use in the existing building located at 414 Monroe Ave NE (APN 0923059171). The property is approximately 15,625 square feet in size and is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation. The purpose of the proposed lab is to research, investigate, and test weather barrier systems to improve energy efficiency in existing and new structures. No exterior development or exterior modifications are proposed for the change of use. “Laboratories: light manufacturing” is a permitted use in the CA Zone and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation provided the subject property is not located along NE Sunset Blvd, NE 4th Street, or S Puget Drive. Therefore, the proposed use is a permitted use on the subject property. Environmental (SEPA) Review is required due to the project being a change of use in a building larger than 4,000 square feet. Access to the site would remain via existing curb cuts off of Monroe Ave NE. According to COR maps, no critical areas are mapped on the project site. No trees or vegetation removal is proposed as a part of the project. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the project application. PROJECT LOCATION: 414 Monroe Ave NE (APN 0923059171) 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: August 31, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: B29E2B1E-FDFF-4E54-B7A5-1B044F1BB4C3 8/31/2020 | 12:03 PM PDT 8/31/2020 | 12:05 PM PDT8/31/2020 | 12:11 PM PDT 8/31/2020 | 12:31 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 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.: PR20-000220 First Metals, Inc. Change of Use / LUA20-000174, ECF NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: City/State/Zip: EMAIL: _____ TELEPHONE NO.: ___  I prefer to receive project information and documents in hard copy via US mail 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: August 31, 2020 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000220 First Metals, Inc. Change of Use / LUA20-000174, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 414 Monroe Ave NE (APN 0923059171) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ani Babaian, First Metals, Inc. / 414 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 / anib@keystonerei.net LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/yd2mWQ8 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a proposed change of use and tenant improvement from a vehicle repair shop to a “laboratory, light manufacturing” use in the existing building located at 414 Monroe Ave NE (APN 0923059171). The property is approximately 15,625 square feet in size and is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation. The purpose of the proposed lab is to research, investigate, and test weather barrier systems to improve energy efficiency in existing and new structures. No exterior development or exterior modifications are proposed for the change of use. “Laboratories: light manufacturing” is a permitted use in the CA Zone and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation provided the subject property is not located along NE Sunset Blvd, NE 4th Street, or S Puget Drive. Therefore, the proposed use is a permitted use on the subject property. Environmental (SEPA) Review is required due to the project being a change of use in a building larger than 4,000 square feet. Access to the site would remain via existing curb cuts off of Monroe Ave NE. According to COR maps, no critical areas are mapped on the project site. No trees or vegetation removal is proposed as a part of the project. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the project application. When the DNS becomes appealable, the appeal period will be 14 days. NOTICE