HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_210823August 23, 2021
Chip Vincent
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
2021 Docket #16, Group B, LUA21-000279, ECF
Dear Mr. Vincent:
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.
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 September 7,
2021. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office
is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The
appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is
submitted electronically. 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.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any
questions, please call me at (425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Long Range Planning Manager
Enclosure
cc: City of Renton/ Owner
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000002/LUA21-000279
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: 2021 Docket #16, Group B
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: #D-191 - ADUs with Religious Institutions – Revises Renton Municipal Code to
allow accessory dwellings as accessory uses to religious institutions when located in a residential zone. Current code only
allows ADUs as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling, thus prohibiting ADUs as an accessory use to religious
institutions.; #D-194 - Retail Pet Sales – Revises the regulations regarding the general care of animals required of Kennels
and Pet Day Care to include Retail Pet Sales to be clear that those regulations apply. Additionally, given that the new State
legislation made a distinction between Pet Stores in general and those that sell cats and dogs, and that the City has two
such stores it is reasonable for the City to establish specific regulations for stores that sell cats and dogs. The proposed
additions represent both consumer protections, as well as animal health and safety. Additionally, there are some
proposed regulations related to compliance by the businesses.; #D-196 - Height and Setbacks in RMF Zone - Revises the
front and secondary front yard setbacks in the RMF Zone to be consistent with the setback requirements of the
Residential-14 (R-14), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Village (CV), and Commercial Arterial (CA) Zones. The
proposed amendment also seeks to ensure that additional height requests in the RMF zone are reviewed via the
Conditional Use Permit process to be consistent with the review process in other zones, including the Re sidential-14 (R-
14), Center Village (CV), Commercial Arterial (CA), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), and Light Industrial
(IL) Zones.; #D-199 - Residential Accessory Structures Revises RMC 4-2-110 by reducing the separation between
residential structures from 6 to 4 feet, granting each residential lot 5% of the lot area for a detached accessory structure,
while upholding current impervious surface limits; reducing the allowed height of DASs to 12’ from grade to the top of
the structure; and requiring stormwater facilities for new residential development to be capable of ensuring each lot in a
development can achieve the maximum impervious surface allowed by Renton Municipal Code.
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
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. 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 September 7, 2021. Due
to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely.
For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City
Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is
submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 56134FD5-20FC-4D39-92EB-BC6FF2A53946
DATE OF DECISION: August 23, 2021
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 56134FD5-20FC-4D39-92EB-BC6FF2A53946
8/23/2021 | 2:02 PM PDT
8/23/2021 | 1:53 PM PDT8/23/2021 | 2:31 PM PDT
8/23/2021 | 3:11 PM 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 (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:
August 23, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000002 2021 Docket #16, Group B / LUA21-
000279, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
cvincent@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/8QvV67Y
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2021 Docket #16, Group B items
#D-191 – ADUs with Religious Institutions – Revises Renton Municipal Code to allow accessory dwellings as accessory
uses to religious institutions when located in a residential zone. Current code only allows ADUs as an accessory use to a
single-family dwelling, thus prohibiting ADUs as an accessory use to religious institutions
#D-194 – Retail Pet Sales – Revises the regulations regarding the general care of animals required of Kennels and Pet
Day Care to include Retail Pet Sales to be clear that those regulations apply. Additionally, given that the new State
legislation made a distinction between Pet Stores in general and those that sell cats and dogs, and that the City has two
such stores it is reasonable for the City to establish specific regulations for stores that sell cats and dogs. The proposed
additions represent both consumer protections, as well as animal health and safety. Additionally, there are some
proposed regulations related to compliance by the businesses
#D-196 – Height and Setbacks in RMF Zone – Revises the front and secondary front yard setbacks in the RMF Zone to
be consistent with the setback requirements of the Residential-14 (R-14), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center
Village (CV), and Commercial Arterial (CA) Zones. The proposed amendment also seeks to ensure that additional height
requests in the RMF zone are reviewed via the Conditional Use Permit process to be consistent with the review process
in other zones, including the Residential-14 (R-14), Center Village (CV), Commercial Arterial (CA), Center Downtown
(CD), Commercial Office (CO), and Light Industrial (IL) Zones.
#D-199 – Residential Accessory Structures Revises RMC 4-2-110 by reducing the separation between residential
structures from 6 to 4 feet, granting each residential lot 5% of the lot area for a detached accessory structure, while
upholding current impervious surface limits; reducing the allowed height of DASs to 12’ from grade to the top of the
structure; and requiring stormwater facilities for new residential development to be capable of ensuring each lot in a
development can achieve the maximum impervious surface allowed by Renton Municipal Code.
Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen
days of the date of issuance of the DNS.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 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 the ongoing state of emergency enacted by
Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted
electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays
and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date
if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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.
CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager; Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email:
amathias@rentonwa.gov
NOTICE