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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant Ltr_210923September 27, 2021 Chip Vincent 1055 S Grady Way Rneton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Housing Action Plan / LUA21-000111, 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 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 any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at hbahnmiller@rentonwa.gov For the Environmental Review Committee, Hannah Bahnmiller Housing Programs Manager Enclosure cc: City of Renton/ Owner 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