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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Determination_Applicant_Letter_DNS_221212 December 12, 2022 Shawn Keenan Broderick Architects 55 S. Atlantic St, Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98134 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION PR19-000471 Duvall Office Building / LUA22-000374, ECF, SA-A Dear: Mr. Keenan, This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2022. 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. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. 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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430- 6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure cc: 1625 Duvall Realty Investors LLC/ Owner(s) Kevin Broderick/Applicant DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator, 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 ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA22-000374, ECF, MOD APPLICANT: Kevin Broderick, Broderick Architects, 55 S Atlantic St, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98134 PROJECT NAME: Duvall and 17th LLC Office PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Minor Site Plan Modification and Environmental (SEPA) Review for a 5,784 gross sq. ft. general office building (2,629 sq. ft. parking garage plus 249 sq. ft. ground floor plus 2,906 sq. ft. upper floor) and 12 parking spaces. The proposal would modify the previously approved Site Plan, Environmental (SEPA) Review, two (2) street standards Modifications, and a refuse and recycling Modification (LUA19-000300) for the Duvall and 17th Dental Office. The proposed changes include an increase in the upper floor building footprint from 2,647 sq. ft. to 2,906 sq. ft., an increase o f 259 sq. ft. or 7%. The proposal would result in an increase in building lot coverage, from 2,982 sq. ft. to 3,233 sq. ft., an increase of 251 SF or 8%. The proposal would also result in a decrease in impervious surface coverage, from 5,587 sq. ft. to 4,944 sq. ft., a decrease of 643 sq. ft. or 9%. In addition, a reduction in the 15-foot setback required along NE 17th Street has been requested, the proposed setback would be 0 feet. The project site totals 8,417 sq. ft. and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation and Urban Design District D. An existing building is proposed for removal. Access to the site is proposed via driveway access off of NE 17th St. Frontage improvements including curb and gutter, a landscape strip and sidewalk are proposed along the site's Duvall Ave NE a nd NE 17th St street frontages in accordance with the previously approved street standards modification. Sensitive Slopes are mapped on the project site. PROJECT LOCATION: 1625 Duvall Ave NE, Renton, WA, 98059 LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2022. 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. The appeal submitted in person may be pai d on the first floor in our Finance Department. 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. DATE OF DECISION: December 12, 2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1169B1FC-4E5A-4A85-B963-8EA37D86CF02 12/12/2022 | 3:05 PM PST 12/12/2022 | 3:09 PM PST12/12/2022 | 3:35 PM PST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov 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.: PR19-000471 Dental Office Building / LUA22-000374, ECF, SA-A 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  OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. This DNS 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: December 12, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000471 Duvall Office Building / LUA22-000374, ECF, SA-A PROJECT LOCATION: 1625 Duvall Ave N (APN 5169700129) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Keenan, Broderick Architects / 55 S. Atlantic St, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98134 / shawn@broderickarchitects.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/WN9btTc PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Minor Site Plan Modification and Environmental (SEPA) Review for a 5,784 gross sq. ft. general office building (2,629 sq. ft. parking garage plus 249 sq. ft. ground floor plus 2,906 sq. ft. upper floor) and 12 parking spaces. The proposal would modify the previously approved Site Plan, Environmental (SEPA) Review, two (2) street standards Modifications, and a refuse and recycling Modification (LUA19 - 000300) for the Duvall and 17th Dental Office. The proposed changes include an increase in the upper floor building footprint from 2,647 sq. ft. to 2,906 sq. ft., an increase of 259 sq. ft. or 7%. The proposal would result in an increase in building lot coverage, from 2,982 sq. ft. to 3,233 sq. ft., an increase of 251 SF or 8%. The proposal would also result in a decrease in impervious surface coverage, from 5,587 sq. ft. to 4,944 sq. ft., a decrease of 643 sq. ft. or 9%. In addition, a reduction in the 15-foot setback required along NE 17th Street has been requested, the proposed setback would be 0 feet. The project site totals 8,417 sq. ft. and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation and Urban Design District D. An existing building is proposed for removal. Access to the site is proposed via driveway access off of NE 17th St. Frontage improvements including curb and gutter, a landscape strip and sidewalk are proposed along the site's Duvall Ave NE and NE 17th St street frontages in accordance with the pr eviously approved street standards modification. Sensitive Slopes are mapped on the project site. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2022. 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. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. 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. NOTICE