HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DS_Notice_and_Issuance_221114_v1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (DS)
AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (EIS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA22-000284, SA-M, SA-H, ECF
APPLICANT: Bhavik Rao, Urbancraft Consulting LLC, 12322 94th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
PROJECT NAME: Southport West
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Master Plan Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review and
Environmental (SEPA) Review for the construction of the southerly porti on of the
Southport Development. The proposed 10.09-acre expansion of Southport would be
located at the former Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Substation and PSE utility parcels in the
Urban Center-2 (UC-2) zone and the Urban Design District ‘C’. The proposed project
includes five (5) nine-story mid-rise buildings with roughly 1,250,000 sf of office and
roughly 50,000 sf of retail development in multiple phases: Phase I – Towers 1 and 2 with
the garage podium, Phase II – Towers 3 and 4 with garage podium, and Phase III – Tower
5. A fourth and final phase is being considered for a sixth tower with 130,000 sf for office
and retail at the southwest corner of the site. The project could reach as high as 1.6 million
gross sf. Parking for 2,207 vehicles would be provided in a shared 4- and 5-level parking
garage and 57 spaces are proposed as on-street parking. Access to Southport West would
be provided by Park Ave N and Lake Washington Blvd N.
The site is generally level and consists of gravel yard and asphalt, a Puget Sound Energy
switchgear, and an office/warehouse building. The site contains high seismic hazard
areas, Johns Creek, and regulated slopes. No significant trees are proposed to be
removed. The applicant has submitted a Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Technical
Information Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Stream Assessment and Final Mitigation
Plan with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 9XX Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 985056 (APNs 082305-9191 and -9178)
EIS REQUIRED: The lead agency has determined this proposal is likely to have a significant impact on the
environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c) and will be prepared. An environmental checklist, or other materials
indicating likely environmental impacts, can be reviewed online on the City of Renton
website.
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
The lead agency has identified the following areas for discussion in the EIS:
Earth, Air, Water, Critical Areas, Environmental Health – Noise, Parks and Recreation, Historic and Cultural Preservation,
and Transportation (as examples).
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ERC DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE/
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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SCOPING: Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may
comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses of other approvals that
may be required. Your comments must be submitted in writing and received before December 5, 2022.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 28, 2022.
Due to the City Clerk’s Office working remotely, 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. Appeal s
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: November 14, 2022
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Anjela Barton
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. “Chip” Vincent, Administrator
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Date
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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 SIGNIFICANCE (DS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action may have a
significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW
43.21C.030 (2)(c) and will be prepared.
DATE OF NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
November 14, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Southport West / LUA22-000284, SA-M, SA-H, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 9XX Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 985056 (APNs
082305-9191 and -9178)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Bhavik Rao, Urbancraft Consulting LLC / 12322 94th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 /
bhavik@urbancraftconsulting.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/qZTm0x2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Southport West LLC, is requesting Master Plan Review, Hearing
Examiner Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the construction of Southport West. Southport West is
the completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development located at the south end of Lake Washington
Blvd N. The proposed expansion of Southport would be located on the 10.09 acre former Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Substation and PSE utility parcels (APNs 082305 9191 and 9178). The two (2) parcels are located in the Urban Center 2
(UC 2) zone and the Urban Design District ‘C’. The site is proposed to be developed as five (5) high rise buildings with
approximately 1,250,000 square feet of office and 50,000 of retail development in multiple phases. The proposed first
three phases would be developed as follows: Phase I – Towers 1 and 2 with the garage podium (July 2023 – July 2027),
Phase II – Towers 3 and 4 with garage podium (July 2027 – July 2031), and Phase III – Tower 5 (post July 2031). Phases 1
3 would start on the south side of the site (closer to Boeing) and would develop to the north side of the lot (closer to
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park). A fourth and final phase is being considered for a sixth tower with 130,000 square
feet for office and retail at the south corner of the development near the intersection of Park Ave N and 757th Ave NE.
The phased development could reach as high as 1.6 million gross square feet. The proposed nine level development
would be built at the same height and scale as the existing Southport offices with an overall height of approximately 154
feet above average grade. Parking for 2,207 vehicles would be provided in a shared 4 and 5 level parking garage and 57
spaces are proposed as on street parking. In addition, the applicant is proposing to work closely with PSE for the
engineering and capacity needs of the development in order to relocate the powerlines and utility switchgear adjacent
to Johns Creek. Vehicular access to Southport West would be provided by Park Ave N, Lake Wa shington Blvd N, and the
addition of an internal center road and frontage road.
The site is generally level and consists of gravel yard and asphalt, a Puget Sound Energy switchgear, and an
office/warehouse building. The site contains high seismic hazard areas and the northeast corner of the site contains
Johns Creek and regulated slopes. The soil consists of a loose to medium dense sand, underlain by soft to medium dense
silt, then medium dense to dense sand, very soft silt and clay, and finally dense to ve ry dense silty sand. Groundwater
was observed in the historical exploration at Southport at depths ranging from 3 to 10 feet below existing grade.
Preliminary estimates of cut and fill include approximately 25,000 cubic yards of excavation and 39,200 cubic yards of fill
from an approved source. The depth of excavation is anticipated to not exceed approximately two feet (2’) below ground
level, except for building cores where excavation would be deeper. Stormwater runoff from pollution generating surfaces
would be captured by catch basins and treated in cartridge filter facilities prior to connection into three (3) existing
drainage systems. No significant trees are proposed to be removed. Southport is proposing to plant 115 new trees along
with a variety of shrubs and perennials. The applicant has submitted a Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Technical
Information Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Stream Assessment and Final Mitigation Plan with the application.
EIS required: An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21c.030(2)(c) and will be prepared.
An environmental checklist, or other materials indicating likely environmental impacts, are available for viewing in
the lead agency’s office.
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.: PR22-000230 Southport West / LUA22-000284, SA-M, SA-H, ECF
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
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
The lead agency has idenitified the
following areas for discussion in the EIS:
Earth, Air, Water, Critical Areas, Environmental Health – Noise, Parks and
Recreation, Historic and Cultural Preservation, and Transportation (as
examples).
SCOPING: Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You
may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other
approvals that may be required. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on
December 5, 2022. Please submit comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 28, 2022.
Due to the City Clerk’s Office working remotely, 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. Appeal s
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.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division,
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed a public hearing will be set and
all parties notified.
CONTACT PERSON: Clark H. Close, Principal Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7289; Email: cclose@rentonwa.gov
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