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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
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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
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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
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