HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220407DEPARTMENT 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 PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
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.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: April 7, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000124 Brother Cadillac and GMC / LUA22-
000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 209 and 215 SW 12th St (APN's 3340402820,
3340402870, 3340402885, 3340402860, 3340402850,
3340402880, 3340402780, 3340402805, 3340402925)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
James Castino, Castino Architecture /8911 71st Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332 / jimpilot22@gmail.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/UFaSu2w
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental
(SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a street Modification in order to construct an addition to
an existing auto dealership (classified as small vehicles sal es) and to construct a new auto dealership on the adjacent
site. The subject properties are located at 215 and 209 SW 12th St (APNs 3340402850, 3340402860, 3340402820,
3340402870, 3340402880, 3340402885, 3340402805, 3340402780, 3340402925) near the interse ction of SW 12th St
and Maple Ave SW. The project site totals approximately 2.72 acres in area and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The
site is located in the Automall Area A Overlay District. The site is currently occupied by a primary building used for small
vehicle sales and service, as well as multiple single-family residential homes. The applicant proposes to redevelop the
eastern portion of the site with a new 16,600 square foot auto dealership to include a showroom/sales area, parts sale
and storage area, service and shop, and various other support areas. A 1,600 square foot canopy structure is also
proposed in order provide covered charging for EV vehicles. In addition, the applicant has proposed a 4,416 square foot
addition to the service department on the west side of the existing dealership building near the intersection of SW 12th
St and Maple Ave SW. Associated site improvements would include asphalt paving and striping, underground utilities,
storm drainage and landscaping. Access to the existing building is not proposed to change, while access to the new
building would be via a single driveway off of SW 12th St. Cross-site access between the two buildings is proposed. The
applicant has proposed the removal of nineteen (19) trees on the site and the retention of one tree. According to COR
Maps, the site is mapped with a high seismic hazard. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, a Drainage Report,
a Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist with the application.
DATE OF APPLICATION: April 7, 2022
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
April 7, 2022
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has
determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. Therefore, as
permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS-
M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated into a single comment
period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance-
Mitigated (DNS-M). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-
day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Administrative Site Plan Review, Administrative
Conditional Use Permit, and Street Modification
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit. Construction Permit, Fire Permit, Sign Permit
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.: PR22-000124 Brother Cadillac and GMC / LUA22-000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________
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
REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Geotechincal Report, Traffic Study
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of Renton
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA) on the City’s Zoning
Map.
Environmental Documents
that Evaluate the Proposed
Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-120A, 4-3-050, 4-
3-040, 4-9-070, 4-9-030, 4-9-200 and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation
Measures:
The following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed project.
These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered by
existing codes and regulations as cited above.
1. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, prepared by Migizi Group and
dated July 8, 2021, or future addenda.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on April 21, 2022. 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. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project
Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email:
amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
Lind Ave SW Maple Ave SW Rainier Ave S Seneca Ave SW