HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_20230718DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) –
Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: July 20, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000102 PACCAR Kenworth R&D Center / LUA23-
000230, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 485 Houser Way N (APN 7223000010)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Michael Vander Ploeg / 51 University St Suite 600
Unit:Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98101 /
mvanderploeg@dlrgroup.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/DwpiJPFX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, PACCAR, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the
construction of a new 6,000 sf second floor mezzanine level inside an existing structure to provide additional office space.
In addition, the project includes alterations to roughly 5,000 sf of existing first floor office space, cons truction of a new
90’ x 22’ exterior canopy, and a 688 sf second story balcony. All work would occur within the existing 23,820 sf building
envelope. The PACCAR site totals approximately 66 acres and is comprised of multiple parcels. The proposed work would
occur at 485 Houser Way S (APN 722300010), located in the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone and Employment Area (EA)
Comprehensive Plan designation. The site is currently accessed off Houser Way N. No changes parking, access, or
landscaping are proposed. 194 parking spaces and 25 semi-truck parking spaces are currently provided on site. Critical
areas mapped on the site include a high seismic hazard, sensitive slopes, and the wellhead protection area zones 1 and
2. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist and Traffic Memo with the application.
DATE OF APPLICATION: July 7, 2023
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
July 20, 2023
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only
opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance
of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review
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.: PR23-000102 PACCAR Kenworth R&D Center / LUA23-000230, ECF
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
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: None
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Employment Area (EA) on the City of Renton
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Heavy Industrial (IH) on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents
that Evaluate the Proposed
Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-9-070 and other
applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation
Measures:
No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on August 3, 2023. Please submit
comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 . Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton,
CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA)
or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of
record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project
Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Brianna Burroughs, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7246; Email:
bburroughs@rentonwa.gov
N 6th St
N 8th St
N 5th St Park Ave N N 4th St
N 6th St Pelly Ave N Wells Ave N Williams Ave N Houser Way N N 7th St