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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Non-Project_Applicant_Ltr_220516 May 16, 2022 Chip Vincent City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Rneton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Surface Water Design Manual Update, LUA22-000146 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 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 -6576. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angie Mathias Long Range Planning Manager Enclosure 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 Parks and Recreation Department Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA22-000146, ECF APPLICANT: Chip Vincent / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT NAME: Surface Water Design Manual Update PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non - project item: #D-208-This update is driven by the requirement to adopt a manual equivalent to the 2019 Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. In the last update, Renton adopted the King County Stormwater Design Manual with amendments. Because the current updates are not substantial, the updates will be directly to our manual rather than adopting a new manual and amending it. An example of the updates is to define duplexes as single-family and clarifying which types of stormwater facilities are prohibited w ithin aquifer protection areas. PROJECT LOCATION: CityWide 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. Any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen days of the date of issuance of the DNS. 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. DATE OF DECISION: May 16, 2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 70F10746-C14F-4E88-8F83-944AED73332C 5/16/2022 | 12:55 PM PDT 5/16/2022 | 12:45 PM PDT5/16/2022 | 3:30 PM PDT 5/16/2022 | 4:31 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 (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: May 16, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Surface Water Design Manual Update, LUA22- 000146 PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cvincent@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/VGWi4km PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non - project item: #D-208-This update is driven by the requirement to adopt a manual equivalent to the 2019 Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. In the last update, Renton adopted the King County Stormwater Design Manual with amendments. Because the current updates are not substantial, the updates will be directly to our manual rather than adopting a new manual and amending it. An example of the updates is to define duplexes as single-family and clarifying which types of stormwater facilities are proh ibited within aquifer protection areas. Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen days of the date of issuance of the DNS. 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. CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager; Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email: amathias@rentonwa.gov NOTICE