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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Agencies Ltr_210923 Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Larry Fisher, WDFW Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Andy Swayne, Puget Sound Energy US Army Corp. of Engineers Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe John Greene, King County Transit Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy Laura Murphy, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Minnie Dhaliwal, City of Tukwila Jalaine Madura, Seattle Public Utilities Matthew Feldmeyer, Renton School District Misty Blair, Department of Ecology US Army Corp. of Engineers Brantley Bain, Renton School District Duwamish Tribal Office Boyd Powers, Dept. of Natural Resources Jim Ishimaru, King County Transportation Steve Osguthorpe, City of Newcastle KC Dept. of Permitting and Environmental Review Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation September 27, 2021 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on September 27, 2021: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) PROJECT NAME: Housing Action Plan PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000002 / LUA21-000111, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 11, 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 questions, please reach me at hbahnmiller@rentonwa.gov. For the Environmental Review Committee, Hannah Bahnmiller Housing Programs Manager DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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 ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000002 / LUA21-000111, ECF APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT NAME: Housing Action Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Housing Action Plan is the City of Renton’s short-term strategy for increasing housing options and affordability in the community to help achieve its vision of a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable future. The Plan is the outcome of a review of the community’s housing needs and objectives, an evaluation of existing strategies to understand gaps, and recommendations of Renton-specific solutions. The strategies included in this Plan build on the City’s existing efforts to expand housing options and will help proactively guide the City’s actions over the next five years. It sets a policy direction for the City’s review of and updates to land use policies, programs, and regulations that set the stage for housing production and preservation in the medium and long term. PROJECT LOCATION: City Wide 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 October 11, 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. DATE OF DECISION: September 27, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: BF28414C-D793-4B05-BF12-5AA86654CC27 9/27/2021 | 1:28 PM PDT 9/27/2021 | 1:33 PM PDT 9/27/2021 | 2:17 PM PDT 9/27/2021 | 1:28 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: September 27, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000002 Housing Action Plan / LUA21- 000111, 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/oxPRo9G PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Housing Action Plan is the City of Renton’s short-term strategy for increasing housing options and affordability in the community to help achieve its vision of a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable future. The Plan is the outcome of a review of the community’s housing needs and objectives, an evaluation of existing strategies to understand gaps, and recommendations of Renton-specific solutions. The strategies included in this Plan build on the City’s existing efforts to expand housing options and will help proactively guide the City’s actions over the next five years. It sets a policy direction for the City’s review of and updates to land use policies, programs, and regulations that set the stage for housing production and preservation in the medium and long term. 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 October 11, 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: Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Programs Manager; Email: hbahnmiller@rentonwa.gov NOTICE