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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR18-000439 / LUA21-000440, ECF, SA-A
Project Name: Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Applicant: Estefania Escamilla, 4G Development / P.O. Box 270571 / San Diego, CA 92198
Project Location: 351 and 375 Rainier Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 007200126, 0007200149)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and an Environmental Threshold
Determination (SEPA) to modify the approved Chick-fil-A Restaurant site plan (File LUA18-000619). The major
modification includes the addition of the abutting northern property at 351 Rainier Ave S (Firestone property).
Improvements include expanding the parking area, drive-thru stacking lanes, relocating the refuse/recycling
enclosure, and a new ordering canopy. The number of parking stalls would increase from 42 onsite and five (5) offsite
parking stalls to 58 onsite stalls with the five (5) offsite stalls; the stacking lanes would be expanded to accommodate
29 vehicles, up from 15. Associated site improvements include modification of stormwater infrastructure, landscaping
and pedestrian improvements. The existing vacant building (former Firestone building) would be demolished while
the existing Chick-Fil-A building would remain unchanged. The subject property is comprised of two (2) lots totaling
1.28 acres (55,977 square feet) and is located in the Commercial Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan land use designation,
Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification, and Urban Design District D. Vehicle access would be provided via a
relocated driveway on Rainier Ave S and the existing access easement into the abutting Renton Center Shopping
Center will remain unchanged. All existing vegetation is proposed to be retained with vegetation in conflict with newly-
proposed development areas are proposed to be transplanted. The City’s mapping system indicates the site is within
a High Seismic Hazard Area and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: February 1, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. The project shall comply with the recommendations of the geotechnical reports, prepared by Terracon
Consultants, dated June 21, 2018 and October 29, 2021, and any updated report(s) associated with the
building and construction permits to ensure compliance with the intent of the initial reports.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical reports. The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter
stating that he/she/they have reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion
the plans and specifications meet the intent of the reports.
3. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discoveries Plan prepared by a qualified professional with the
civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit
issuance.
4. The applicant shall provide a professional archaeologist on-site to monitor all ground disturbing activities
and provide the opportunity for Concerned Tribes to have a tribal monitor on-site. Ground disturbing
activities included but are not limited to geotechnical testing, concrete removal, utility removal and
replacement, and building excavation. The archaeologist shall prepare a monitoring report to be
submitted to the Current Planning Manager and DAHP prior to Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
February 1, 2022
Page 2 of 2
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, 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
5. The applicant shall comply with the Revised Traffic and Parking Management Plan component of the
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Transportation Engineering NorthWest dated February 1, 2019,
and any updated report(s) associated with the plan’s monitoring element to ensure the restaurant’s
vehicle queueing does not adversely impact Rainier Ave S. Additionally, the applicant shall comply with
the TIA addendum dated July 2, 2021 related to temporary wayfinding and striping for traffic flow onsite
during construction.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under
their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental
impacts identified during the environmental review process. 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 February 15, 2022.
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.
Advisory Notes:
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land
use actions.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A3A16709-60C5-4D30-9223-C5C4D657A6B0
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, 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
1/31/2022 | 2:05 PM PST
1/31/2022 | 4:31 PM PST
1/31/2022 | 10:58 PM PST
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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has
probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the
optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
February 1, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR18-000439 Chick-Fil-A Restaurant / LUA21-000440
PROJECT LOCATION: 351 & 357 Rainier Ave S (APN 0007200149, 0007200126)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Estefania Escamilla, 4G Development / PO Box 270571, San Diego, CA 92198 /
eescamilla@4gdev.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/ZUmdIQI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and an
Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) to modify the approved Chick-fil-A Restaurant site plan (File LUA18-
000619). The major modification includes the addition of the abutting northern property at 351 Rainier Ave S (Firestone
property). Improvements include expanding the parking area, drive-thru stacking lanes, relocating the refuse/recycling
enclosure, and a new ordering canopy. The number of parking stalls would increase from 42 onsite and five (5) offsite
parking stalls to 58 onsite stalls with the five (5) offsite stalls; the stacking lanes would be expanded to accommodate 29
vehicles, up from 15. Associated site improvements include modification of stormwater infrastructure, lands caping and
pedestrian improvements. The existing vacant building (former Firestone building) would be demolished while the
existing Chick-Fil-A building would remain unchanged. The subject property is comprised of two (2) lots totaling 1.28
acres (55,977 square feet) and is located in the Commercial Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan land use designation,
Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification, and Urban Design District D. Vehicle access would be provided via a
relocated driveway on Rainier Ave S and the existing access easement into the abutting Renton Center Shopping Center
will remain unchanged. All existing vegetation is proposed to be retained with vegetation in conflict with newly-proposed
development areas are proposed to be transplanted. The City’s mapping system indicates the site is within a High Seismic
Hazard Area and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2022.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
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