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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220811DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Renton Hearing Examiner on November 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application to consider the following petition. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: August 11, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000243 Daniel Lee Property / LUA22-000262, ECF, SP PROJECT LOCATION: 720 S 55th St Renton, WA 98055 (APN 3123059125) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Gina Brooks, Core Design, Inc. / 12100 NE 195th St, Suite 300, Bothell, WA 98011 / GRB@coredesigninc.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/NXq1v1p PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a SEPA Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Special Fill and Grade Permit in order to allow unpermitted grading and land clearing on the site to remain. The subject property is located at 720S 55th St. The project site (APN 3123059125) totals 2.5 acres in area and is located within the Residential – 1 (R-1), Residential – 8 (R-8), and Residential – 14 (R-14) zoning classifications. The western portion of the site is located within the Talbot Urban Separator Overlay district. An existing single-family home is located on the eastern portion of the site. Access to the site is provided via a private driveway off of S 55th St which crosses the adjacent property (3123059024) to the south of the project site. Two Warning of Violations were issued on September 28, 2021 for site grading without erosion control measures installed and grading/excavation/mining without a grading license or permit (CODE21-000495). According to the project narrative submitted by the applicant, grading and installation of various impervious surfaces occurred on the site resulting in approximately 36,720 feet of ground disturbance. The total amount of earthwork was estimated by the applicant at approximately 233 cubic yards cu t and 831 cubic yards of fill. In addition, small block walls were installed in order to create the flat yard surface to west of the existing home. Gravel was placed within the existing driveway and yard area, and approximately 3,143 sq. ft. of new pavemen t was installed adjacent to the attached garage. Two significant trees were removed. Proposed mitigation for the unpermitted improvements include hydroseeding, tree installation, and creation of a Native Growth Protection Easement. COR maps indicates presence of a moderate landslide hazard, a high landslide hazard, sensitive slopes, and protected slopes on the site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Arborist Report, and Environmental Checklist with the application. DATE OF APPLICATION: August 15, 2022 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 11, 2022 OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give no tice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Fill and Grade Special Permit Review OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Construction Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report PUBLIC HEARING: City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20 -28.14 (and as amended) therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 8, 2022 at 11:00AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes NOTICE 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.: PR22-000243 Daniel Lee Property / LUA22-000262, ECF, SP Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________ 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  a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods: 1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215 -8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580# Password: 443268 If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing . Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here: https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63 If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential 8 (R-8) on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-3-050; 4-2-110; 4-4- 060; 4-4-130; 4-9-070; 4-9-090 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on August 25, 2022. Please submit comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 . Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA) or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov S 53rd Pl S 55th St Talbot Rd S 102nd Ave SE SE 192nd St S 190th St