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June 27, 2022
Joe Farah
Utility Engineering Manager
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program Title IV Code Amendments, LUA22-000199
Dear Mr. Farah:
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 July 11, 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 Lob by 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.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any
questions, please call me at (425) 430-6576.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at amathias@rentonwa.gov or at
(425) 430-6598.
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: LUA22-000199
APPLICANT: Joe Farah, Surface Water Engineering Manager
PROJECT NAME: Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program Title IV Code Amendmen ts
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The current Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit)
which became effective in August 2019 requires Renton to implement a new Stormwater Pollution Source Control (SPSC)
program for existing developments. Source control is a practice that relies on preventative measures to stop pollutants
before they enter the city’s storm system and subsequently end up in receiving waters. Source Control aims to address
accumulation of non-point source pollutants such as fertilizers, paint, oil and grease, and wash water that originate from
daily business/site activities, spill incidents, improper disposal, or other indirect sources. As such, the SPSC program will
reduce pollutants in surface water runoff from public and private commercial and industr ial land uses that discharge into
the city’s stormwater system. The implementation process of this new program is required to meet the following timeline:
A. Source Control Ordinance: By August 1, 2022, the city must adopt and make effective an ordinance t o require the
application of SPSC best management practices (BMPs) from pollutant -generating sources associated with existing land
uses and activities. This ordinance must define the purpose and applicability of the Source Control Program as well as
address the right of entry for inspections, establish a progressive enforcement process, and describe any applicable fines
and penalties for pollutant discharges not resolved through education and outreach. This ordinance will introduce multiple
code amendment to Development Regulations in Title IV.
B. Source Control Inventory: By August 1, 2022, the city must establish an inventory of public and private properties
institutional, commercial, and industrial sites with potential to release pollutants into the st ormwater system.
C. Implementation: By January 1, 2023, the city must implement an on -going inspection program and progressive
enforcement policy.
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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4A4BC3BA-D9F1-4064-8E84-1B91C68329F8
6/27/2022 | 8:41 AM PDT
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6/27/2022 | 10:05 AM PDT
Environmental Review Committee Determination
June 27, 2022
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Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 11, 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: June 27, 2022
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4A4BC3BA-D9F1-4064-8E84-1B91C68329F8
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425 -430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
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.: Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program / LUA22-000199, ECF
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
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:
June 27, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program /
LUA22-000199, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Joe Farah, Public Works / City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA
98057 / jfarah@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/iJHdmQs
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The current Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit)
which became effective in August 2019 requires Renton to implement a new Stormwater Pollution Source Control (SPSC)
program for existing developments. Source control is a practice that relies on preventative measures to stop pollutants
before they enter the city’s storm system and subsequently end up in receiving waters. Source Control aims to address
accumulation of non-point source pollutants such as fertilizers, paint, oil and grease, and wash water that originate from
daily business/site activities, spill incidents, improper disposal, or other indirect sources. As such, the SPSC program will
reduce pollutants in surface water runoff from public and private commercial and industrial land uses that discharge into
the city’s stormwater system. The implementation process of this new program is required to meet the following
timeline:
A. Source Control Ordinance: By August 1, 2022, the city must adopt and make ef fective an ordinance to require the
application of SPSC best management practices (BMPs) from pollutant-generating sources associated with existing land
uses and activities. This ordinance must define the purpose and applicability of the Source Control Pro gram as well as
address the right of entry for inspections, establish a progressive enforcement process, and describe any applicable fines
and penalties for pollutant discharges not resolved through education and outreach. This ordinance will introduce
multiple code amendment to Development Regulations in Title IV.
B. Source Control Inventory: By August 1, 2022, the city must establish an inventory of public and private properties
institutional, commercial, and industrial sites with potential to release pollutants into the stormwater system.
C. Implementation: By January 1, 2023, the city must implement an on -going inspection program and progressive
enforcement policy.
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 July 11, 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 electr onically
to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday throug h 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