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August 31, 2020
Ani Babaian
First Metals, Inc.
414 Monroe Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
First Metals, Inc. Change of Use, LUA20-000174, ECF
Dear Ms. Babaian:
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.
Appeals of environmental determination are addressed in RMC 4-9-070R. Please refer to the enclosed ERC
Report and Decision for more details. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call
me at (425) 430-6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
Enclosure
cc: Pedro Aguilar-Martinez/ Owner(s)
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
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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