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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Determination Applicant Ltr_DNS-M_20230420 April 24, 2023 Troy Solly City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement, LUA23-000085, ECF, SME Dear Mr. Solly: 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 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 8, 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 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. 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 call me at (425) 430- 6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure City of Renton/ Owner(s) Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR23-000059 / LUA23-000085, ECF, SM Project Name: Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement Applicant: Troy Solly, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 Project Location: Burnett Ave S to Williams Ave S, and S 2nd Street to the Cedar River. S Tobin St from Burnett Ave s to Williams Ave S Project Description: The City of Renton is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Exemption for the replacement of existing undersized storm water conveyance pipes and the installation of two modular wetland water quality facilities within the existing public right-of-way on Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S between 2nd St S and the Cedar River and S Tobin St between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S. The proposed, larger storm water pipes would help to minimize flooding within the project area. The proposed project would include removal and in-kind restoration of asphalt surfacing, concrete sidewalks, grass and other surface features as necessary for the installation of the storm water improvements. A portion of the project site would be located within 200 feet of the Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State. The project site would be located within the Shoreline High Intensity Designation of Cedar River, Reach B. The project site is mapped within a seismic hazard area and wellhead protection area, zone 1. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: April 24, 2023 Mitigation Measures: 1. If any petroleum or solvent impacted soils and/or groundwater are encountered during project construction, the impacted materials shall be disposed of appropriately and any employees shall be protected from exposure. 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 8, 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. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 86D69C1F-DE6C-423E-A577-8807EF20EB42 4/24/2023 | 1:56 PM PDT 4/24/2023 | 1:50 PM PDT for 4/24/2023 | 2:09 PM PDT 4/24/2023 | 3:03 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 - 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 24, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000059 Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement, LUA23-000085, ECF, SM PROJECT LOCATION: Burnett Ave S to Williams Ave S, and S 2nd Street to the Cedar River. S Tobin St from Burnett Ave s to Williams Ave S APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Troy Solly, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 / tsolly@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/i4bVnYP PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline Exemption for the replacement of existing undersized storm water conveyance pipes and the installation of two modular wetland water quality facilities within the existing public right-of-way on Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S between 2nd St S and the Cedar River and S Tobin St between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S. The proposed, larger storm water pipes would help to minimize flooding within the project area. The proposed project would include removal and in-kind restoration of asphalt surfacing, concrete sidewalks, grass and other surface features as necessary for the installation of the storm water improvements. A portion of the project site would be located within 200 feet of the Cedar River, a Shoreline of the State. The project site would be locate d within the Shoreline High Intensity Designation of Cedar River, Reach B. The project site is mapped within a seismic hazard area and wellhead protection area, zone 1. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 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. 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.: PR23-000059 Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement / LUA23-000085, ECF, SME 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.