HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Critical Areas Exemption__PSE Power Pole Removal_210413DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
D_Critical Areas Exemption
PLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIONS
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: April 13, 2021
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA21-000130, CAE
PROJECT NAME: PSE Power Pole Removal at Black River Forest
PROJECT MANAGER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
APPLICANT/OWNER: Cailin Hunsaker, City of Renton Parks and Trails Division
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT LOCATION: Monster Rd SW Right-of-Way and King County Parcel Nos. 3779200119 and
1323049020
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption for the removal of 5 non-
active PSE power poles located within the Black River Forest, located next to the
Lake to Sound Trail. At least one pole is leaning over the trail. All poles are
requested to be removed to mitigate impacts to park patrons and infrastructure.
The poles are located within existing wetland and associated buffer areas as well as
within the Springbrook Creek Shoreline jurisdiction. As the removal of power poles
is not considered development, it has been determined that a Shoreline Exemption
would not be required for this project.
CRITICAL AREA: Wetland and assoicated buffer areas and Springbrook Creek buffer
EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: RMC 4-3-050C.3.e.i: Relocation of Existing Utilities out of Critical Area and Buffer.
Relocation out of critical areas and required buffers of natural gas, cable,
communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes, mains, equipment
and appurtenances (not including substations), with an associated voltage of fifty
five thousand (55,000) volts or less, only when required by a local governmental
agency, and with the approval of the City. Disturbed areas shall be restored.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Critical Areas Regulations
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FINDINGS: The proposed development is consistent with the following findings pursuant to RMC section
4-3-050C.2.d:
i. The activity is not prohibited by this or any other provision of the Renton Municipal
Code or State or Federal law or regulation;
ii. The activity will be conducted using best management practices as specified by
industry standards or applicable Federal agencies or scientific principles;
iii. Impacts are minimized and, where applicable, disturbed areas are immediately
restored;
iv. Where water body or buffer disturbance has occurred in accordance with an
exemption during construction or other activities, revegetation with native vegetation
shall be required;
v. If a hazardous material, activity, and/or facility that is exempt pursuant to this Section
has a significant or substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the
Administrator may require compliance with the Wellhead Protection Area
requirements of this Section otherwise relevant to that hazardous material, activity,
and/or facility. Such determinations will be based upon site and/or chemical-specific
data.
DECISION: An exemption from the Critical Areas Regulations is hereby APPROVED
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
________________________________________ ____________________________________
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the
approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the
original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration
request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further
extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day
appeal time frame.
APPEALS: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner
on or before 5:00 PM on April 27, 2021. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period
(RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Critical Areas Regulations
PSE Power Pole Removal at Black River Forest LUA21-000130, CAE
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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.
EXPIRATION: Five (5) years from the date of decision (date signed).
Attachments: Photographs
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