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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project Acceptance_210809DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05 therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2021 at 11:00am before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option to consider the following petition. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: August 9, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000304 Cypress Lane Preliminary Plat / LUA21-000287, ECF, MOD, PP PROJECT LOCATION: 5816 NE 4th Pl & 510 Nile Ave NE (APNs 1123059021, 1123059031, 1123059023) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Cliff Williams, PE / 4648 Shantel St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 / cliff@sitedme.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/2QY7tSv PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and a Street Modification for the subdivision of an existing 4.89 acre site, zoned R-4 into 15 lots for the future construction of single family residences. Two existing single family residences and associated detached accessory structures are proposed for removal. The proposed lots would range in size from 9,201 sq. ft. to 12,445 sq. ft. Access to the proposed lots would be provided via a new public street extension from Orcas Ave NE to the north to NE 4th Pl to the south. Access to Lots 11 and 12 would be provided off of Nile Ave NE via a shared driveway easement. In addition, a new public alley extension is proposed to connect the south end of Pasco Ave NE to the new extension of Orcas Ave NE. A Modification to the adopted street standards is requested to reduce the required right-of-way width and pavement width along the project's Nile Ave NE frontage. Of the existing 304 significant trees, the applicant is proposing to re tain 60 trees. There are no critical areas mapped on the project site. DATE OF APPLICATION: August 4, 2021 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 9, 2021 OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give no tice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Modification, Preliminary Plat OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Construction Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report PUBLIC HEARING: City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05 therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2021 at 11:00am before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods: NOTICE __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Requests to be made a party of record should be submitted online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or the form below should be completed and returned to: City of Renton Attn: CED, Planning Division, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Name/File No.: PR21-000304 Cypress Lane Preliminary Plat / LUA21-000287, ECF, MOD, PP Name: Mailing Address: City/State/Zip: Email: ___________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ____________________________ Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail 1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://cutt.ly/iQUeIkY Password: 405117 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 895 0528 5449 Password: 405117 3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 895 0528 5449# Password: 405117# If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here: https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63 If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. Following the issuance of the SEPA Determination, you may still attend the hearing and present your comments regarding the proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential 4 (R-4) on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-110A and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on August 23, 2021. Please submit comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4. Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6598; Email: jding@rentonwa.gov NE 4th Pl NE 5th St Pasco Pl NE Nile Ave NE