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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_20230417 April 17, 2023 Rick Utt 13801 51st Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98026 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Aeroplastics, LUA23-000059, ECF Dear Mr. Utt: 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 Determi nation of Non-Significance- Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 May 1, 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 o btained 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 call me at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner Enclosure cc: Park Drive I LLC/ Owner(s) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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 ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Project File Numbers: PR23-000044 / LUA23-000059, ECF Project Name: Aeroplastics Applicant: Rick Utt, 13801 51st Ave W., Edmonds, WA 98026 Project Location: 833 Houser Way N (APN 0823059193) Project Description: The applicant, Aero-Plastics Inc, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert a 21,946 square foot tenant space within an existing building at 833 Houser Way N from a warehouse/storage use to a manufacturing and fabrication use The existing masonry building is approximately 41,250 sq. ft. in size and is located on a 1.44 acre site. The subject parcel (APN 0823059193) is located in the Industrial, Heavy (IH) zone and Employment Area Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. The proposed tenant improvement would be completed in two phases, with the first phase converting approximately 11,446 sq. ft. of space and the second phase converting approximately 10,500 sq. ft. of space for a total of 21,946 sq. ft. According to the applicant, the tenant space was previously occupied by an indoor boat storage and repair company. According to the applicant, the proposed new use would include the engineering design and assembly of plastic components fort eh aerospace and medical equipment industry. All work would be interior and no trees or vegetation would be removed as part of the project. According to the applicant’s submittal, no new impervious surface would be added to the site as a result of the project. A high seismic hazard area is mapped on the western portion of the site according to COR Maps. In addition, Johns Creek, a Type Ns stream, is located across the street underground within a culvert. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: April 17, 2023 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 May 1, 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: F8B7C52B-189D-400F-89D0-0D8E77509818 4/17/2023 | 1:20 PM PDT 4/17/2023 | 1:22 PM PDT4/17/2023 | 4:15 PM PDT 4/17/2023 | 2:41 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 (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: April 17, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000044 Aeroplastics / LUA23-000059, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 833 Houser Way N (APN 0823059193) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Rick Utt 13801 51st Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98026 / rick.v.utt@gmail.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/X8nORDA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Aero-Plastics Inc, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert a 21,946 square foot tenant space within an existing building at 833 Houser Way N from a warehouse/storage use to a manufacturing and fabrication use The existing masonry building is approximately 41,250 sq. ft. in size and is locate d on a 1.44 acre site. The subject parcel (APN 0823059193) is located in the Industrial, Heavy (IH) zone and Employment Area Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. The proposed tenant improvement would be completed in two phases, with the first phase con verting approximately 11,446 sq. ft. of space and the second phase converting approximately 10,500 sq. ft. of space for a total of 21,946 sq. ft. According to the applicant, the proposed new use would include the engineering design and assembly of plastic components fort eh aerospace and medical equipment industry. All work would be interior and no trees or vegetation would be removed as part of the project. According to the applicant’s submittal, no new impervious surface would be added to the site as a result of the project. All work proposed would be interior-only. A high seismic hazard area is mapped on the western portion of the site according to COR Maps. In addition, Johns Creek, a Type Ns stream, is located across the street underground within a culvert. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 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 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.: PR23-000044 Aeroplastics / LUA23-000059, 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  PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.