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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Determination_and_Notice_220926 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD Project Name: Kennydale Gateway Applicant: Lori Obeyesekere, Hensley Lamkin Rachel, Inc., 14881 Quorum Rd, Dallas, TX 75254 Project Location: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 3224059049) Project Description: The applicant is requesting master site plan, Hearing Examiner site plan, shoreline substantial development permit, SEPA environmental review, and a street modification for a proposed mixed use development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N. The subject property is roughly 7.76 acres and is located within the Commercial-Office-Residential zoning designation, Urban Design District C, and regulated shoreline jurisdiction. The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) four-story apartment buildings providing up to 385 residential units. The residential density of th e proposal would result in approximately 50 du/ac. In addition, the redevelopment of the site would include approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space and a combination of 201 surface parking stalls and 185 ground level structure parking within the buildings. The proposal would be constructed in three (3) phases. Access to the mixed use development would be provided by a new roundabout constructed off Lake Washington Blvd N at N 43rd St. A portion of development would occur within the 200-foot shoreline zone of May Creek. Six (6) significant trees are proposed to be retained onsite. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: September 26, 2022 Mitigation Measures: 1. The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical Engineering Design Study, prepared by Hart Crowser, a division of Haley & Aldrich, dated May 20, 2021 and any future addenda. 2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall su bmit a sealed letter stating that he/she has reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion the plans and specifications meet the intent of the report(s). 3. The applicant shall remove all non-native invasive blackberry plants currently growing within the May Creek Trail Park property (north of May Creek) located along the site’s southern boundary. In addition, the applicant shall restore the existing soft surface trail and/or construct a new soft surface trail of permeable materials, limited to four feet (4') to six feet (6') in width to reduce impacts to ecologically sensitive resources, from the proposed onsite May Creek Trail connection gate to the formal May Creek Trail located near the water (approximately 60 feet in length). The trail and vegetation management plan would be reviewed for compliance with the Shoreline Master Plan Regulations as a component of Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 Environmental Review Committee De termination September 26, 2022 Page 2 of 3 4. The applicant shall design and install a trailhead sign and dog waste station at the gated entrance to May Creek Trail Park. In addition, the applicant shall install one (1) interpretive sign within May Creek Trail (near the gated entrance to the park) that illustrates stream habitat for May Creek Trail. The trailhead sign and interpretive sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager for compliance with May Creek Trail regulations and rules of the nearby trail systems prior to civil construction permit issuance. 5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Cultural Resources Assessment, prepared by Willamette Cultural Resources Associates, LTD., dated May 27, 2022 and any future addenda by developing a project-specific monitoring plan for the proposed project once full project plans and cross-sections are developed in final design. Project construction activities, that would result in disturbance greater than one foot below ground surface, shall be completed under observation by a professional archeologist when soils are exposed and disturbed by the applicant. Consultation with concerned Tribes shall occur prior to survey activities. 6. The applicant shall reduce the pavement width of the proposed emergency vehicle access road to a maximum of 20-foot wide for the portion of road located immediately south of the Building 2 and south of the existing detention area (a distance of approximately 245 feet), remove all existing excess gravel south of the proposed emergency vehicle access lane, and provide and maintain a minimum eight-foot (8’) wide restoration planting strip within the shoreline conservation buffer near the southwestern portion of the site. A shoreline buffer enhancement plan, prepared by a qualified professional, shall be submitted with the civil construction permit application for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager. The shoreline buffer enhancement shall be monitored to ensure performance for five (5) years and backed by a surety device sufficient to guarantee that improvements and mitigation required perform satisfactorily for a minimum of five (5) years after installation has been completed. 7. The applicant shall provide additional traffic analysis to mitigate any traffic volumes realized should the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project not be completed and open to traffic prior to temporary occupancy of the phased project. The additional traffic study shall be reviewed and approved by Development Engineering and Transportation staff prior to temporary certificate of occupancy. 8. The applicant shall add a second northbound approach travel lane and a second northbound travel lane within the roundabout at the project intersection. The final length of a second approach travel lane would be required to be analyzed and presented to the City for review and final approval. In addition, the applicant shall add a second southbound lane within the roundabout at the N 43rd St / Lake Washington Blvd N intersection that would include one (1) travel lane through the roundabout and one (1) dedicated right turn lane onto N 43rd St. Dedication would be required to install the identified roundabout configuration and roadway improvements as determined by a survey. The applicant shall submit plans to construct these off-site improvements with the civil construction permit application to be reviewed and approved by Development Engineering and Transportation staff prior to permit issuance. The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. 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, DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 Environmental Review Committee Determination September 26, 2022 Page 3 of 3 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. SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 9/26/2022 | 3:47 PM PDT forfor 9/26/2022 | 4:16 PM PDT 9/26/2022 | 4:16 PM PDT 9/26/2022 | 3:50 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: September 26, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Lori Obeyesekere / 14881 Quorum Rd Dallas, TX 75254 / lori@hlrinc.net LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/zIol8ay PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting master site plan, Hearing Examiner site plan, shoreline substantial development, SEPA environmental review, and a street modification for a proposed mixed use development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049). The subject property is approximately 7.76 gross acres and is located within the Commercial -Office-Residential (COR) zoning designation, Urban Design District C, and regulated shoreline jurisdiction. The site is mostly impervious surfaces and was initially developed with five (5) light industrial buildings along with several smaller structures. Three (3) of the industrial buildings have since been demolished. A stormwater pond exists in the southwestern corner of the site to collect and treat stormwater runoff. The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) four-story apartment buildings providing 385 residential units of studio, one, and two bedroom configurations where each of the proposed buildings would wrap around at-grade courtyard(s). The residential density of the proposal would result in approximately 50 dwelling units per net acre. In addition, the redevelopment would include approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space and a combination of 201 surface parking stalls and 185 ground level structure parking within the buildings. The proposal would be constructed in three (3) phases. Each phase would include the construction of one of the three proposed buildings – Phase 1 would include the construction of Building 2 (located in the southwest corner), Phase 2 would include the construction of Building 1 (located in the northern portion), and Phase 3 would include the construction of Building 3 (located in the southeastern corner). Primary access to the mixed use development would be provided b y a new roundabout constructed off Lake Washington Blvd N at N 43rd St. The site generally slopes from north and east to the southwest. Grading would include 2,880 cubic yards of cut and 4,335 cubic yards of fill from an approved source. A permanent sidewalk and slope easement would be provided over a fifteen- foot (15’) portion of the property’s frontage along the northwest side for future WSDOT improvements. A portion of the 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.: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD 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 Residential Development would occur within the 200 -foot shoreline zone of May Creek. Six (6) significant trees are proposed to be retained onsite. The City’s mapping system has identified the subject property is within the Shoreline High-Intensity May Creek Reach B designation, Flood Hazard Area, and Seismic Hazard Area. Studies submitted with the master application include transportation impact analysis, arborist report, geotechnical report, preliminary technical information report, critical areas report, stream study, wetland assessment, flood hazard data, and habitat data report. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or b efore 5:00 p.m. on October 10, 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.