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June 12, 2023
David Lee
Techcraft Corp.
2126 NW 204th St
Shoreline, WA 98177 Clover Schuler
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR23-000080 Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration , LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
Dear: Mr. Lee,
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 Significance. 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 June 26, 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 at (425) 430-
6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR23-000080 / LUA23-000148, SA-A, ECF
APPLICANT: David Lee, Techcraft Corp., 2126 NW 204th St, Shoreline, WA 98177
PROJECT NAME: Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA)
Review for the addition of a 437-square foot outdoor freezer to an existing 8,460-square foot restaurant. The project site totals 73,020
square feet in area with approximately 112 surface parking spaces and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban
Design District D. No change in access is proposed. A wetland is mapped along the east side of the project site, however in accordance
with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g "Sites Separated from Critical Areas", the wetland buffer may not be applicable to the proposed freezer
addition, as the addition is separated from the wetland by existing lawfully constructed im provements (i.e. restaurant building an
asphalt parking lot). In addition, the project site is mapped within a seismic hazard area.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3750 East Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98055
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
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 June 26, 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 fi rst 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.
DATE OF DECISION: June 12, 2023
DocuSign Envelope ID: 69137D26-2CB8-407C-BA7B-655F480A2583
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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
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.: PR23-000080 Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer Alteration / LUA23-000148, ECF, SA-A
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
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:
June 12, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000080 Triumph Restaurant Outdoor Freezer
Alteration / LUA23-000148, ECF, SA-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 3750 East Valley Rd (APN 3023059082)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: David Lee, Techcraft Corp / 2126 204TH St N Shoreline, WA 98177
/DAVID6081@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/Y6ftzl2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental
(SEPA) Review for the addition of a 437-square foot outdoor freezer to an existing 8,460-square foot restaurant. The
project site totals 73,020 square feet in area with approximately 112 surface parking spaces and is located within the
Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. No change in access is proposed. A wetland is mapped along
the east side of the project site, however in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g "Sites Separated from Critical Areas", the
wetland buffer may not be applicable to the proposed freezer addition, as the addition is separated from the wetland
by existing lawfully constructed improvements (i.e. restaurant building an asphalt parking lot). In addition, the project
site is mapped within a seismic hazard area.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE