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Enclosure
cc: Kris Nielsen / Owner(s)
December 29, 2020
Hans Korve
Daley-Morrow-Poblete, Inc.
726 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Nielsen Short Plat, LUA20-000266, ECF, SHPL-A
Dear Mr. Korve:
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-
Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2021.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may
be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25
(“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted
electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is
submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal,
you have the option of filing the appeal in person.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have
any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-7219 or email me at
amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Alex Morganroth
Senior Planner
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works
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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR20-000300/LUA20-000266, ECF, SHPL-A
APPLICANT: Hans Korve, Daley-Morrow-Poblete, Inc. / 726 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
PROJECT NAME: Nielsen Short Plat
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting preliminary short plat approval and Environmental
(SEPA) Review to subdivide a property into two (2) lots and two (2) tracts. The project site (Tax Parcel 3345700130) is
located at 3835 Lincoln Ave NE and totals approximately 39,960 square feet (0.92 acres) in area and is zoned Residential-
8 (R-8). An existing single family residence is proposed to remain on the site. One accessory structure on the eastern
portion of the site is proposed for removal. Proposed Lot A would be approximately 16,592 square feet and proposed Lot
B would be approximately 7,415 square feet. The applicant has also proposed a 1,762 square foot access tract and a 14,024
square foot native growth protection tract. A new single-family home would be constructed on proposed Lot B. Access to
the proposed lots would be provided via a new driveway tract (Tract B) off of the Lincoln Ave NE. The site is vegetated
with grasses, bushes, and trees. The applicant has proposed to retain 18 of the 36 significant trees located on the site. The
site is mapped with a High Erosion Hazard, High and Moderate Landslide Hazard areas, protected slopes, and a Category
IV wetlands. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Geotechnical Report, Wetland Report, and SEPA
checklist with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3835 Lincoln Ave NE (APN 3345700130)
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their
authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts
identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead
agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2021. Due to
Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For
that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee,
normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are
governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s
Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your
appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person.
DATE OF DECISION: December 29, 2020
DocuSign Envelope ID: 3826DF97-49FF-45E9-8707-78E8A08BA819
12/28/2020 | 1:57 PM PST
12/28/2020 | 3:14 PM PST
12/29/2020 | 8:35 AM PST
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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNSM: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
December 29, 2020
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000300 Nielsen Short Plat/LUA20-000266, ECF, SHPL-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 3835 Lincoln Ave NE (APN 3345700130)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Hans Korve, Daley-Morrow-Poblete, Inc. / 726 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA
98002 / hans@dmp-inc.us
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/yhpn9YB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting preliminary short plat approval and Environmental
(SEPA) Review to subdivide a property into two (2) lots and two (2) tracts. The project site (Tax Parcel 3345700130) is
located at 3835 Lincoln Ave NE and totals approximately 39,960 square feet (0.92 acres) in area and is zoned Residential-
8 (R-8). An existing single family residence is proposed to remain on the site. One accessory structure on the eastern
portion of the site is proposed for removal. Proposed Lot A would be approximately 16,592 square feet and proposed
Lot B would be approximately 7,415 square feet. The applicant has also proposed a 1,762 square foot access tract and a
14,024 square foot native growth protection tract. A new single-family home would be constructed on proposed Lot B.
Access to the proposed lots would be provided via a new driveway tract (Tract B) off of the Lincoln Ave NE. The site is
vegetated with grasses, bushes, and trees. The applicant has proposed to retain 18 of the 36 significant trees located on
the site. The site is mapped with a High Erosion Hazard, High and Moderate Landslide Hazard areas, protected slopes,
and a Category IV wetlands. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Geotechnical Report, Wetland
Report, and SEPA checklist with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2021.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay
Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted
electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is
submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal,
you have the option of filing the appeal in person.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE