HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_211130DEPARTMENT 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 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 January 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM 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: November 30, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR18-000049 Puget Sound Energy - Energize Eastside
Project / LUA21-000425, V-H
PROJECT LOCATION: Pole locations: 4307301220 and 1623059012 Aerial
Crossing: 4307301220, 430730TRCT, 1623059035,
1623059131, 162305HYDR, 1623059033,
1623059078, 1623059012
From PSE's Talbot Hill Substation (2400 S Puget Dr.
continuing north along the existing PSE transmission
line corridor to the northern City limits
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Marissa Gifford / 929 108th Ave NE, Suite 1300, Bellevue, WA 98004 /
marissa.gifford@hdrinc.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/8T8sore
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Noise Variance for construction
related to the Energize Eastside Project (LUA18-000055) which includes the upgrading of 4 miles of two existing 115 kV
transmission lines with two 230 kV transmission lines. The proposal would include construction work during nighttime
hours for work across State Route (SR) 169/Renton-Maple Valley Road. The requested nighttime work hours would
limit daytime traffic impacts along SR-169 and other highways in the area. For construction work anticipated for this
project, the three loudest pieces of equipment would include a compactor (83 decibels [dB]), a dozer (82 dB), and an
excavator or pump (both 81 dB). Based on the logarithmic increase of decibel addition for this equipment, the
combined noise output is anticipated to reach up to 87 dB should these three pieces of equipment be in use
simultaneously; equipment use and associated noise would be episodic during nighttime work. Construction activities
at this location include installation of the conductor, shield wire, and communication fiber on the transmission line
support structures (also referred to as “stringing”). Work is proposed for 4 to 5 nights per week for approximately 10
weeks of consecutive (or non-consecutive) nighttime work between February 1, 2022 and June 1, 2022. The proposed
nighttime work would occur within PSE’s existing easement near R-6, R-10, and R-14 zoned properties. It is anticipated
that noise impacts would be mitigated by existing topography, existing vegetation, and distance from project activities.
The requested nighttime work would reduce the overall duration of the project. The proposed work would occur
approximately 120 feet away from the nearest residences.
DATE OF APPLICATION: November 24, 2021
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
November 30, 2021
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Hearing Examiner Noise Variance
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Construction Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: None
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 January 11, 2022 at 10:00AM before the
NOTICE
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal must
fill out our online form at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning
Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR18-000049 Puget Sound Energy - Energize Eastside Project / LUA21-000425, V-H
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________City/State/Zip: _____________________________________
Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail
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:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://cutt.ly/5T8m9hp Password 165692
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 968 1859 1796 Password: 165692
3. Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253 ) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 968 1859 1796# Password: 165692 #
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. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on December 14, 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