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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_DNSM_220516 Enclosure cc: Roy and Gloria Ballestrasse / Owner(s) Duffy McColluch, WSDOT; Duwamish Tribe; Kelli Sheldon, DOE / Party(ies) of Record May 16, 2022 James Castino Castino Architecture 8911 71st Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Brother Cadillac and GMC, LUA22-000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD Dear Mr. Castino: 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- Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 May 30, 2022. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), 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 Monday through Friday. 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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430 -7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR22-000124 / LUA22-000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD Project Name: Brother Cadillac and GMC Applicant: James Castino, Castino Architecture /8911 71st Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Project Location: 209 and 215 SW 12th St (APN's 3340402820, 3340402870, 3340402885, 3340402860, 3340402850, 3340402880, 3340402780, 3340402805, 3340402925) Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a street Modification in o rder to construct an addition to an existing auto dealership (classified as small vehicles sales) and toq construct a new auto dealership on the adjacent site. The subject properties are located at 215 and 209 SW 12th St (APNs 3340402850, 3340402860, 33404 02820, 3340402870, 3340402880, 3340402885, 3340402805, 3340402780, 3340402925) near the intersection 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 vehicle s. 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. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: May 16, 2022 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, prepared by Migiz i Group and dated July 8, 2021, or future addenda. 2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter stating that he/she has reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the report(s). DocuSign Envelope ID: 206613E4-C662-427B-B5B2-D00F0C51DB08 Environmental Review Committee Determination May 16, 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 Parks and Recreation Department Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development 3. The applicant shall sample soil for arsenic and lead following 2019 Tacoma Smelter Plume Guidance. If lead or arsenic are found at concentrations above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup level, construction workers and employees on site shall be notified of their occurrence. 4. If any Native American grave(s) or archaeological/cul tural resources (Indian artifacts) are found all construction activity shall stop in accordance with RCW 27.53.060 and 27.44.020, and the owner/developer shall immediately notify the Current Planning Project Manager, concerned Tribes’ cultural committees, and the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impac t 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. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Gover nor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), 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 Monday through Friday. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 206613E4-C662-427B-B5B2-D00F0C51DB08 5/16/2022 | 4:20 PM PDT 5/16/2022 | 3:55 PM PDT 5/16/2022 | 4:29 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 - 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: May 16, 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 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 sales) and toq 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 intersection 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 add ition, 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 intersecti on 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 n ew 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2022. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), 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 Monday through Friday. 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. NOTICE