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Home My WebLink AboutSR_ERC_Report_Aeroplastics_230412_v2_FINAL.docxDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map SR_ERC Report_Aeroplastics_230412_final ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: April 17, 2023 Project File Number: PR23-000044 Project Name: Aeroplastics Land Use File Number: LUA23-000059, ECF Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner Owner: Park Drive 1 LLC, 9125 10th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 Applicant/Contact: Rick Utt 13801 51st Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98026 Project Location: 833 Houser Way N Renton, WA 98057 Project Summary: 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 (2) 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. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 41,250 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: 62,578 Total Building Area GSF: 41,250 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). DocuSign Envelope ID: F8B7C52B-189D-400F-89D0-0D8E77509818 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Aeroplastics Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA23-000059, ECF Report of April 17, 2023 Page 2 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Aeroplastics_230412_final ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day appeal period B. Mitigation Measures None C. Exhibits Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plans Exhibit 5: Landscape Plan Exhibit 6: Elevations Exhibit 7: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Worksheet dated October 11, 2021 Exhibit 8: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Paint Booth Order of Approval dated June 10, 2022 Exhibit 9: Advisory Notes D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Water (Stream) Impacts: A Type Ns stream, Johns Creek, is located within a conduit across the Houser Way N right-of-way (ROW) to the east of the site. Due to the interior nature of the project and intervening roadway, no buffer requirements are applicable to the project per RMC 4-3-050. The project is not expected to impact the stream due to the interior nature of the work proposed. Therefore, no site-specific mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 2. Air Impacts: It is anticipated that air quality impacts could be associated with the proposed new use at the site due to the operation of equipment used to spray coat plastic products with primers and enamels. Equipment proposed for installation includes two (2) open face spray booths, one (1) fully-enclosed spray booth, a paint mixing room, and two (2) low temp ovens. The total estimated volume primers, topcoats, enamels, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is approximately 750 gallons per year. The applicant submitted a Notice of Construction to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) on October 11, 2021 as DocuSign Envelope ID: F8B7C52B-189D-400F-89D0-0D8E77509818 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Aeroplastics Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA23-000059, ECF Report of April 17, 2023 Page 3 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Aeroplastics_230412_final required for the construction of any new or modified air pollution source (Exhibit 7). PSCAA issued an Order of Approval (Exhibit 8) on June 10, 2022 approving installation of the various equipment proposed in the Notice of Construction. The order of approval contains 20 conditions of approval related to requirements for record keeping, agency report, and operating and monitoring of the pollution-generating equipment. As the regulatory governing agency for pollution-generating activities in the Puget Sound region, staff defers to the agency for review of impacts associated with the proposed project. Staff anticipates that if all conditions of approval in the Order of Approval are complied with, the proposed use would not generate any significant air quality impacts. Therefore at this time, no site-specific mitigation is recommended for the potential air quality impacts generated by the proposed use. Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 3. Traffic Impacts: The proposed development fronts Houser Way N along the east property line, with access to the site via three (3) existing driveways. Houser Way N is classified as a Commercial-Mixed Use & Industrial Access Street with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately sixty feet (60’). The existing street section consists of a 38.5 foot wide-pavement width, a six-foot (6’) wide sidewalk, and five-foot (5’) wide planter strip. The project consists of an interior remodel and therefore no ROW dedication or frontage improvements are required. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application which identifies a total of 26 new vehicle trips generated by 13 total employees. Due to the employee work hours occurring between 5:00am and 3:30pm, the applicant contends that the total number of PM peak hour trips will be less than 20 and therefore did not submit a traffic impact analysis. Staff concurs with the assessment. Based on a total occupied space of 21,946 sq. ft., staff utilized the ITE Manual to calculate a total of 212 new average weekday daily trips generated by the proposed manufacturing use. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 3 net new trips (-3 inbound and 0 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 27 net new trips (-8 inbound and -19 outbound). The reduction in net new trips is due to the previous use, a boat maintenance and storage facility, generating more trips that the proposed use. The proposed project passes the City’s Transportation Concurrency test based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation Fee, the proposed development has met City of Renton transportation concurrency requirements. Therefore at this time staff does not recommend any site- specific mitigation measures related to traffic impacts. Mitigation Measures: No further site-specific mitigation recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.” ✓ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. DocuSign Envelope ID: F8B7C52B-189D-400F-89D0-0D8E77509818 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Aeroplastics Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA23-000059, ECF Report of April 17, 2023 Page 4 of 4 SR_ERC Report_Aeroplastics_230412_final The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14 -day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must b e 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 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Aeroplastics Land Use File Number: LUA23-000059, ECF Date of Meeting April 17, 2023 Staff Contact Alex Morganroth Senior Planner Project Contact/Applicant Rick Utt 13801 51st Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98026 Project Location 833 Houser Way N, Renton, WA 98057 The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plans Exhibit 5: Landscape Plan Exhibit 6: Elevations Exhibit 7: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Worksheet dated October 11, 2021 Exhibit 8: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Paint Booth Order of Approval dated June 10, 2022 Exhibit 9: Advisory Notes DocuSign Envelope ID: F8B7C52B-189D-400F-89D0-0D8E77509818