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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Ltr_DNSM_210615 Enclosure cc: Hotel at Southport, LCC / Owner(s) D. Decoteau/ Party(ies) of Record June 16, 2021 Talvinder Sahota SECO Development, Inc 1133 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 90 Renton, WA 98056 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION PR21-000192 Seaplanes at Southport, LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP Dear Ms. Sahota: 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 Dete rmination 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 June 30, 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. 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 reach me at cclose@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7289. For the Environmental Review Committee, Clark H. Close Senior Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair 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 ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000192/LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP APPLICANT: Talvinder Sahota, SECO Development, Inc /1133 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 90, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: Seaplanes at Southport PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240 and SEPA Environmental Review to conduct seaplane tour operations in and out of Southport on Lake Washington. The proposed use would allow contracted seaplane vendors to operate and service locations on Lake Washington from the finger pier located in front of the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The applicant is proposing to begin seaplane operations at the Hotel at Southport in 2021. The proposed project site is in the Urban Center (UC) zone, a high seismic area, Lake Washington Reach H, and Zone X – 500-year flood area. The site is designated as Shoreline High Intensity by the Shoreline Master Program. No trees are proposed for removal. No existing or potential residential units would have views obstructed by the proposed project. PROJECT LOCATION: 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 0523059075) 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 June 30, 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: June 16, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD 6/16/2021 | 8:35 AM PDT 6/16/2021 | 9:26 AM PDT6/16/2021 | 8:11 AM PDT 6/16/2021 | 10:31 AM 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 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: June 16, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000192 Seaplanes at Southport / LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP PROJECT LOCATION: 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 0523059075) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Talvinder Sahota, SECO Development, Inc /1133 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 90, Renton, WA 98056 / tsahota@secodev.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/Db2Sl9l PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240 and SEPA Environmental Review to conduct seaplane tour operations in and out of Southport on Lake Washington. The proposed use would allow contracted seaplane vendors to operate and service locations on Lake Washington from the finger pier located in front of the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The applicant is proposing to begin seaplane operations at the Hotel at Southport in 2021. The proposed project site is in the Urban Center (UC) zone, a high seismic area, Lake Washington Reach H, and Zone X – 500-year flood area. The site is designated as Shoreline High Intensity by the Shoreline Master Program. No trees are proposed for removal. No existing or potential residential units would have views obstructed by the proposed project. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 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