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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNSM_Notice and Determination IssuanceDEPARTMENT 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: February 6, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000160 Towns on 12th / LUA22-000180 , ECF, PP, SA-H PROJECT LOCATION: 3924 NE 12th St (APN 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101, 0423059247 and 0423059100) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Holli Heavrin, Core Design, Inc. / 12100 NE 195th Street, Suite 300, Bothell, WA 98011 / HHH@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/yH9UaDS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting preliminary subdivision approval , Hearing Examiner site plan approval, and a street modification for a unit-lot subdivision residential development consisting of 90 fee-simple townhouse dwelling units ranging in size from 700 to 1,000 sq. ft. The subject site is comprised of seven (7) parcels located on south side of NE Sunset Blvd and west of Union Ave NE (APNs 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101, 0423059247 and 0423059100). Four (4) of the parcels have frontage along NE 12th St and are in the Residential - 10 (R- 10) zone. The portion of the site in the R-10 zone would have a net density of 9.9 dwelling units per acre. The other three (3) parcels are located to the north, one with frontage along NE Sunset Blvd, and are in the Residential Multi -Family (RMF) zone with an Urban Design District B overlay. The portion of the site in the RMF zone would have a net density of 18.41 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is 285,453 sq. ft. (6.55 acres) in size and contains three single-family homes with associated accessory structures. All lots would gai n access via a new public residential access street off of NE 12th St with internal public alleys extending off of the public road to provide vehicular access to the majority of the units. Frontage improvements are proposed within the NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd ROWs. The proposal also includes five open space tracts, a storm drainage tract, and two critical areas tracts. Critical areas mapped on the site include sensitive (25-40%) and protected (>40%) slopes, a moderate landslide hazard and a Category III wetlands. The applicant is requesting a 25% wetlands buffer reduction as part of the application. The applicant submitted an Environmental NOTICE Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this propo sal 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.: PR22-000160 Towns on 12th / LUA22-000180 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 Checklist, a Traffic Impact Study, Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Critical Areas Report, and Geotechnical Report with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2023. 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. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR22-000160 / LUA22-000180 , ECF, PP, SA-H Project Name: Towns on 12th Applicant: Ben Paulus, Blue Fern, 18300 Redmond Way #120, Redmond, WA 98052 Project Location: 3924 NE 12th St (APN 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 0423059140, 0423059101, 0423059247 and 0423059100) Project Description: The applicant is requesting preliminary subdivision approval, Hearing Examiner site plan approval, and a street modification for a unit-lot subdivision residential development consisting of 90 fee-simple townhouse dwelling units ranging in size from 700 to 1,000 sq. ft. The subject site is comprised of seven (7) parcels located on south side of NE Sunset Blvd and west of Union Ave NE (APNs 0423059063, 0423059067, 0423059099, 042 3059140, 0423059101, 0423059247 and 0423059100). Four (4) of the parcels have frontage along NE 12th St and are in the Residential - 10 (R-10) zone. The portion of the site in the R-10 zone would have a net density of 9.9 dwelling units per acre. The other three (3) parcels are located to the north, one with frontage along NE Sunset Blvd, and are in the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zone with an Urban Design District B overlay. The portion of the site in the RMF zone would have a net density of 18.41 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is 285,453 sq. ft. (6.55 acres) in size and contains three single-family homes with associated accessory structures. All lots would gain access via a new public residential access street off of NE 12th St with internal public alleys extending off of the public road to provide vehicular access to the majority of the units. Frontage improvements are proposed within the NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd ROWs. The proposal also includes five open space tracts, a storm drainage tract, and two critical areas tracts. Critical areas mapped on the site include sensitive (25-40%) and protected (>40%) slopes, a moderate landslide hazard and a Category III wetlands. The applicant is requesting a 25% wetlands buffer reduction as part of the application. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist, a Traffic Impact Study, Drainage Report, Arborist Report, Critical Areas Report, and Geotechnical Report with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: February 6, 2023 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, prepared by Terra Associates, Inc and dated August 5, 2021 (Revised February 15, 2022), or future addenda. 2. The geotechnical engineer shall submit 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 submit a revised geotechnical report prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer that analyzes the protected slope on the northern portion of the site and makes a specific finding regarding the feasibility of locating structures within the 50-foot setback identified in the original geotechnical report. The updated report shall be submitted with the civil construction permit plans to be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance. 4. The applicant shall coordinate with King County Metro prior to submitting construction permits to identify any needed accommodations for the abutting transit stop on NE 12th St that need to occur during construction of the site. Evidence of the coordination with King County Metro and the accommodation(s) shall DocuSign Envelope ID: CB3FEE37-E3FD-4E9A-BBDA-38822A5CC20E Environmental Review Committee Determination February 6, 2023 Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development be shown on the civil construction permit plans to be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance. 5. The applicant shall submit an archeological survey prepared by a qualified professional prior to the start of any construction and provide notification of the survey to Tribes’ cultural committee and the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2023. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: CB3FEE37-E3FD-4E9A-BBDA-38822A5CC20E 2/6/2023 | 2:45 PM PST 2/6/2023 | 2:49 PM PST 2/6/2023 | 5:10 PM PST