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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_SME_Decision_Amazon_SWA2_220720_v1_FINALDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT D_SME_Decision_Amazon SWA2_220720_v1 PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE OF DECISION: July 21, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA21-000233, SA-A, SME, ECF PROJECT NAME: SWA2 Amazon PROJECT MANAGER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner APPLICANT/CONTACT: Paul Gierlach 175 Montrose West Ave, Akron, OH 44321 / paulg@cesoinc.com OWNER: Western B Northwest WA, LLC 602 W Office Center Drive, Ste 200, Fort Washington, PA 19034 PROJECT LOCATION: 1905 Raymond Rd SW PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Amazon, is requesting Site Plan Review and a Shoreline Exemption for minor site work and tenant improvements in a 126,600- sq. ft. existing industrial building at 1905 Raymond Ave SW (APN 2423049115). The building was previously occupied by DHL Global Forwarding, a shipping service. The applicant intends to use the building for its “Amazon Flex” delivery service, in which contract employees pick up packages from the site in their personal, passenger vehicles and distribute (i.e. deliver) the packages to customers in the Renton area. The proposal is subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review due to the scope including the addition of new parking stalls in an existing parking lot with over 20 stalls. In addition, the project site is encumbered by critical areas. The proposed work within the shoreline, the installation of a bicycle rack, is an exempt action due to the value of the work falling under the fair market value threshold as outlined in WAC 173-27-040. The applicant has proposed to retain the existing office space for use by support staff, while updating the warehouse/distribution space to better meet the needs of the flex delivery service. The building is located on the north half of a 6.8 acre site near the corner of SW 19th St and Raymond Ave SW. The subject site is located in the Industrial, Light (IL) zone and Employment Area Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. Accord ing to the applicant, all work would be interior except for parking lot re-striping and minor concrete work that would add a total of six (6) new parking stalls as well as new ADA ramps and crosswalks. No trees or significant vegetation are proposed for removal as part of the project. According to COR Maps, multiple critical areas are present on the site including a high seismic hazard, sensitive slopes, a special flood hazard area (FEMA zone AE), and an unclassified wetland. According to the applicant, the project would result in a net impervious surface increase of approximately 127 sq. ft. The project site is located within the Shoreline High Intensity designation and Reach C of the Black River/Springbrook Creek Regulated Shoreline Area . Proposed work would occur approximately 90 feet from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). DocuSign Envelope ID: 47BB2951-8D50-4F40-A0C0-C224EA41F3C4 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Shoreline Substantial Development SWA2 Amazon LUA21-000233, SA-A, SME, ECF Permit Date: July 21, 2022 Page 2 of 3 D_SME_Decision_Amazon SWA2_220720_v1 SEC-TWN-R: SE 24-23-4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (King County Assessor) PORTION OF GOV LOT 13 IN SE 1/4 OF SECTION 24-23-04 - BEGIN SE CORNER OF GOV LOT 13 TH N 00-47-36 E 9.69 FT TO ELY MGN OF 40 FT WIDE R/W FOR SPRING BROOK CREEK & POB TH N 37-00-42 W 32.02 FT TH N 55-28-15 W 83.16 FT TH N 52-24-00 W 186.02 FT TH N 54-03-57 W 280.51 FT TH N 35-11-09 W 138.12 FT TH N 23-44-21 W 81.38 FT TO A CURVE CONCAVE TO EAST RADIUS OF 35.78 FEET TH NLY ALONG SAID CURVE THRU C/A OF 52-20-28 ARC DISTANCE OF 32.69 FEET TH N 50-08-30 E 107.69 FT TH N 51-45-16 E 68.97 FT TH N 59-39-11 E 93.78 FT TO A CURVE CONCAVE TO NW RADIUS OF 154.57 FEET TH NELY ALONG SAID CURVE THRU C/A OF 45 -50-57 ARC DISTANCE OF 123.69 FT TH N 13-48-14 E 114.90 FT TO A CURVE CONCAVE TO WEST RADIUS OF 334.26 FEET TH NLY ALONG SAID CURVE THRU C/A OF 36-45-26 ARC DISTANCE OF 214.44 FEET TH N 23-47-30 W 104.50 FT TH N 28-32-10 W 63.10 FT TH N 20-51-33 W 41.80 FT TAP ON N LINE OF GOV LOT 13 BEARING N 87 -26-45 W FROM NE CORNER OF GOV LOT 13 TH S 87-26-45 E 378.76 FT TO SAID NE CORNER TH S 00- 47-36 W 1320.39 FT TO POB -- AKA ADJUSTED LOT 2 OF CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA 95-064 LLA RECORDING NO 9508039005 WATER BODY/REACH: Black River/Springbrook Creek, Reach C EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION/DECISION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved on the proposed project in accordance with RMC.4 .9190C “Exemption from Permit System’ and for the following reasons: Per RMC 4-9-190.C.1.i, the following shall not be considered substantial developments for the purpose of the Shoreline Master Program and are exempt from obtaining a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP): Projects Valued at $8,504.00 or Less: Any development of which the total cost or fair market value does not exceed eight thousand five hundred and four dollars ($8,504.00), or as adjusted per RCW 90.58.030(3), if such development does not materially interfere with the normal public use of the water or shorelines of the State. The only development proposed within the shoreline outside of the existing building footprint, the installation of five surface parking stalls, has fair market value of less than the threshold amount, or approximately $8,000.00. In addition, the development would not interfere with the normal public use of the water or shoreline of the state. Therefore the development is exempt from the permit system. FINDINGS: The proposed development is: i. Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act. ii. Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally approved or adopted by the Department. iii. Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Mater Program. DocuSign Envelope ID: 47BB2951-8D50-4F40-A0C0-C224EA41F3C4 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Shoreline Substantial Development SWA2 Amazon LUA21-000233, SA-A, SME, ECF Permit Date: July 21, 2022 Page 3 of 3 D_SME_Decision_Amazon SWA2_220720_v1 SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: _____________________________________ ______________________________ Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. APPEALS: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on August 4, 2022. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14 -day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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. EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision (date signed). cc: Western B Northwest, Owner DocuSign Envelope ID: 47BB2951-8D50-4F40-A0C0-C224EA41F3C4 7/21/2022 | 12:31 PM PDT