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ERC
REPORT
City of Renton
Department of Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING
DATE: April 13, 2009
Project Name: Sunset East Annexation Prezone
Owner: N/A
Applicant: City of Renton
Contact: Chip Vincent, Planning Division Director, City of Renton
File Number: LUA09-043, ECF, P, A
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Associate Planner
Project Summary: The Sunset East Annexation area is being prezoned in advance of annexation, pursuant to
RCW 35A.14.330, so that zoning will be in place at the time the area comes into the City.
The City is proposing Residential 4 (R-4) zoning consistent with the Residential Low
Density (RLD) land use designation.
Project Location: The area is located south of Northeast 16th Street if extended, west but not abutting 148th
Avenue Southeast, north Northeast Sunset Boulevard, and east of Jericho Avenue
Northeast if extended.
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: 15.9 acres Total Building Area GSF: N/A
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination
of Non-Significance (DNS).
Sunset East Annexation ERC Report
PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
Sunset East Annexation Prezone
The City is prezoning the proposed Sunset East area in advance of annexation, pursuant to RCW 35A.14.330, so
zoning will be in place at the time the subject site comes into the City. Annexation is considered exempt from
SEPA. However, the prezoning of the subject area does require SEPA review. The proposed prezone is
considered a non-project action under SEPA.
Currently, 15 single-family housing units exist in this area. At full build out, it is estimated there will be up to 53
homes. Since this prezone is a non-project proposal, development of additional housing units will be subject to
additional project specific review at the time of development. The existing King County Comprehensive Plan
designation of the area is Urban Residential Medium 4-12 dwelling units per gross acre, with King County R-4
zoning. In the Renton Comprehensive Plan, the area is designated Residential Low Density (RLD). The City is
proposing to prezone the Residential Four Dwelling Units per Net Acre (R -4) zoning.
PART TWO: 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 required for this non-project action.
C. Exhibits
No exhibits for this non-project action.
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 has no
probable impacts.
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.
✓ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed
in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., on May 1, 2009.
Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in
writing at the City Clerk’s office along with a $75.00 application fee. Additional in formation regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way,
Renton WA 98057.