HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNSM_Notice_and Committee_Determination_20230417DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR22-000338 / LUA22-000415, ECF, SA-M, PPUD
Project Name: 800 Garden
Applicant: Archana Iyengar, Carrier Johnson + Culture / 1932 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Project Location: 800 Garden Ave N (APN 0823059217)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Master Site Plan Review, Preliminary Planned Urban Development,
and SEPA Environmental Review for a proposed mixed use development that would provide approximately 1,179 multi -
family residential units and approximately 48,761 sq uare feet of commercial space located on a 11.5-acre site at 800
Garden Ave N (APN 0823059217). The subject property includes a vacant one-story retail building (former Fry’s Electronics
store) and surface parking lot that would be demolished to allow for the proposed development. The proposal includes
the construction of three (3) mixed use buildings over three (3) phases. The phases would include the following
development: Phase 1: construction 2024-2025, Building A – 8 stories (approx. 84 feet above level 1 finished floor
elevation (FFE), 696,496 square feet (SF) with 25,697 SF of ground level commercial space, 419 dwelling units (du), and
635 parking stalls; Phase 2: construction 2029-2030, Building B – 7 stories (approx. 74 feet above level 1 FFE), 582,385 SF
with 13,195 SF of ground level commercial space, 375 du, and 488 parking stalls; and Phase 3: construction 2034 -2035,
Building C – 7 stories (approx. 73 feet above level 1 FFE), 591,702 SF with 9,869 SF of ground level commercial space, 385
du, and 490 parking stalls. Net residential density on the subject property would result in approximately 110 dwelling units
per net acre. The development would include approximately 1,613 on-site parking spaces and approximately 26 on-street
parallel parking spaces along Garden Ave N. A new public street connection would be constructed along Garden Ave N
between Building A and Building B to provide vehicular access to on-site structured parking garages. A fire access road
would be provided to the north and east of the development. Proposed drainage improvements are anticipated to mimic
the existing drainage patterns, reduce the total amount of impervious surface, and provide water quality treatment for
pollution-generating surfaces. The applicant proposes to remove the site’s 83 trees (20 significant trees) and replace them
with new trees, add a private access road and driveways, construct street frontage improvements along Garden Ave N
and N 8th St, and create open spaces (plazas and paseos). The applicant has subm itted a Technical Information Report,
Geotechnical Engineering Services Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, Updated Traffic Impact Analysis, and a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment Report.
Lead Agency:
Date of Decision:
City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
April 18, 2023
Mitigation Measures:
1.The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical
Engineering Services Study, prepared by GeoEngineers, Inc., dated March 10, 2022 and any future addenda.
2.The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter or
memo 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).
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
April 17, 2023
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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
3.The applicant shall submit a Monitoring & Inadvertent Discoveries Plan prepared by a qualified professional
with the civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to
permit issuance. Consultation with concerned Tribes shall occur prior to any archaeological work or
monitoring.
4.The applicant shall fully fund the Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) Split Cycle Offset Optimization
Technique (SCOOT) at the Garden Ave N/N Southport Dr intersection. In addition, the applicant shall submit
an updated Traffic Impact Analysis with each phase to determine the point at which the Garden Ave N/N
Southport Dr intersection would operate at LOS F during the PM peak hour, and when to install, configure,
and operate the SCOOT system.
5.The applicant shall prepare final Transportation Management Plans that include project specific elements for
Phases 1-3. Each Transportation Management Plan, one for each phase of the development, shall be
submitted to and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to building permit issuance.
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 May 2, 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 .
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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
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:
April 18, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000338 800 Garden / LUA22-000415, ECF,
SA-M, PPUD
PROJECT LOCATION: 800 Garden Ave N (APN 0823059217)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Archana Iyengar, Carrier Johnson + Culture / 1932 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
/ asi@carrierjohnson.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/H0cptSJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Master Site Plan Review, Preliminary Planned
Urban Development, and SEPA Environmental Review for a proposed mixed use development that would provide
approximately 1,179 multi-family residential units and approximately 48,761 square feet of commercial space located
on a 11.5-acre site at 800 Garden Ave N (APN 0823059217). The subject property includes a vacant one -story retail
building (former Fry’s Electronics store) and surface parking lot that would be demolished to allow for the proposed
development. The proposal includes the construction of three (3) mixed use buildings over three (3) phases. The phases
would include the following development: Phase 1: construction 2024-2025, Building A – 8 stories (approx. 84 feet above
level 1 finished floor elevation (FFE), 696,496 square feet (SF) with 25,697 SF of ground level commercial space, 419
dwelling units (du), and 635 parking stalls; Phase 2: construction 2029-2030, Building B – 7 stories (approx. 74 feet above
level 1 FFE), 582,385 SF with 13,195 SF of ground level commercial space, 375 du, and 488 parking stalls; and Phase 3:
construction 2034-2035, Building C – 7 stories (approx. 73 feet above level 1 FFE), 591,702 SF with 9,869 SF of ground
level commercial space, 385 du, and 490 parking stalls. Net residential density on the subject property would result in
approximately 110 dwelling units per net acre. The development would include approximately 1,613 on -site parking
spaces and approximately 26 on-street parallel parking spaces along Garden Ave N. A new public street connection would
be constructed along Garden Ave N between Building A and Building B to provide vehicular access to on -site structured
parking garages. A fire access road would be provided to the north and east of the development. Proposed drainage
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.: PR22-000338 800 Garden / LUA22-000415, ECF, SA-M, PPUD
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
improvements are anticipated to mimic the existing drainage patterns, reduce the total amount of impervious surface,
and provide water quality treatment for pollution-generating surfaces. The applicant proposes to remove the site’s 83
trees (20 significant trees) and replace them with new trees, add a private access road and driveways, construct street
frontage improvements along Garden Ave N and N 8th St, and create open spaces (plazas and paseos). The applicant has
submitted a Technical Information Report, Geotechnical Engineering Services Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, Updated
Traffic Impact Analysis, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023. Due to
the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office
is working remotely. For that reason, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.