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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 US Army Corp. of Engineers
Andy Swayne, Puget Sound Energy Erin George, City of Kent Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy
Glen St. Amant , Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe John Greene, King County Transit
Laura Murphy, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Jim Ishimaru, King County Transportation
Steve Osguthorpe, City of Newcastle Puget Sound Clean Air
November 18, 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: November 18, 2020
PROJECT NAME: City of Renton Surface Water Utility System Plan
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA20-000230, 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: LUA20-000230, ECF
APPLICANT: Kristina Lowthian, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: City of Renton Surface Water Utility System Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton, Utility Systems Division, is requesting Environmental (SEPA)
Review for the proposed adoption of an updated Surface Water Utility System Plan. The Surface Water Utility System Plan
is a comprehensive city-wide surface water guiding document that examines the existing surface water management
system, with primary focus on projects and programs that identify and minimize flooding, erosion, and water quality
problems, as well as improve riparian habitat and meet regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the Surface Water Utility
System Plan is intended to guide programmatic and capital improvement needs for Renton’s Surface Water Utility for the
next six years and for future years’ guidance. The Surface Water Utility System Plan is applicable throughout the City of
Renton’s city limits and is scheduled for adoption in 2020.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
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 COMMITTEE DECISION: November 16, 2020
DATE OF DNS ISSUANCE: November 18, 2020
DocuSign Envelope ID: 050BABE2-5D7F-4D9E-BBFF-58C5C0290D28
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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
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT CENTER LINK TO SEE ASSOCIATED PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200, EXT. 2.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION.
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:
November 18, 2020
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000002 City of Renton Surface Water Utility
System Plan / LUA20-000230, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Kristina Lowthian, City of Renton /1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
klowthian@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/IgxjJew
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton, Utility Systems Division, is requesting Environmental
(SEPA) Review for the proposed adoption of an updated Surface Water Utility System Plan. The Surface Water Utility
System Plan is a comprehensive city-wide surface water guiding document that examines the existing surface water
management system, with primary focus on projects and programs that identify and minimize flooding, erosion, and
water quality problems, as well as improve riparian habitat and meet regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the Surface
Water Utility System Plan is intended to guide programmatic and capital improvement needs for Renton’s Surface Water
Utility for the next six years and for future years’ guidance. The Surface Water Utility System Plan is applicable throughout
the City of Renton’s city limits and is scheduled for adoption in 2020.
When the DNS becomes appealable, the appeal period will be 14 days.
NOTICE