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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
Project Name: Kennydale Gateway
Applicant: Lori Obeyesekere, Hensley Lamkin Rachel, Inc., 14881 Quorum Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Project Location: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 3224059049)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting master site plan, Hearing Examiner site plan, shoreline
substantial development permit, SEPA environmental review, and a street modification for a proposed mixed use
development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N. The subject property is
roughly 7.76 acres and is located within the Commercial-Office-Residential zoning designation, Urban Design
District C, and regulated shoreline jurisdiction. The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) four-story
apartment buildings providing up to 385 residential units. The residential density of th e proposal would result in
approximately 50 du/ac. In addition, the redevelopment of the site would include approximately 1,500 square
feet of retail space and a combination of 201 surface parking stalls and 185 ground level structure parking within
the buildings. The proposal would be constructed in three (3) phases. Access to the mixed use development would
be provided by a new roundabout constructed off Lake Washington Blvd N at N 43rd St. A portion of development
would occur within the 200-foot shoreline zone of May Creek. Six (6) significant trees are proposed to be retained
onsite.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: September 26, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted
Geotechnical Engineering Design Study, prepared by Hart Crowser, a division of Haley & Aldrich, dated
May 20, 2021 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 su bmit a
sealed letter 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).
3. The applicant shall remove all non-native invasive blackberry plants currently growing within the May
Creek Trail Park property (north of May Creek) located along the site’s southern boundary. In addition,
the applicant shall restore the existing soft surface trail and/or construct a new soft surface trail of
permeable materials, limited to four feet (4') to six feet (6') in width to reduce impacts to ecologically
sensitive resources, from the proposed onsite May Creek Trail connection gate to the formal May
Creek Trail located near the water (approximately 60 feet in length). The trail and vegetation
management plan would be reviewed for compliance with the Shoreline Master Plan Regulations as
a component of Shoreline Substantial Development Permit.
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4. The applicant shall design and install a trailhead sign and dog waste station at the gated entrance to
May Creek Trail Park. In addition, the applicant shall install one (1) interpretive sign within May Creek
Trail (near the gated entrance to the park) that illustrates stream habitat for May Creek Trail. The
trailhead sign and interpretive sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project
Manager for compliance with May Creek Trail regulations and rules of the nearby trail systems prior
to civil construction permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Cultural Resources
Assessment, prepared by Willamette Cultural Resources Associates, LTD., dated May 27, 2022 and
any future addenda by developing a project-specific monitoring plan for the proposed project once
full project plans and cross-sections are developed in final design. Project construction activities, that
would result in disturbance greater than one foot below ground surface, shall be completed under
observation by a professional archeologist when soils are exposed and disturbed by the applicant.
Consultation with concerned Tribes shall occur prior to survey activities.
6. The applicant shall reduce the pavement width of the proposed emergency vehicle access road to a
maximum of 20-foot wide for the portion of road located immediately south of the Building 2 and
south of the existing detention area (a distance of approximately 245 feet), remove all existing excess
gravel south of the proposed emergency vehicle access lane, and provide and maintain a minimum
eight-foot (8’) wide restoration planting strip within the shoreline conservation buffer near the
southwestern portion of the site. A shoreline buffer enhancement plan, prepared by a qualified
professional, shall be submitted with the civil construction permit application for review and approval
by the Current Planning Project Manager. The shoreline buffer enhancement shall be monitored to
ensure performance for five (5) years and backed by a surety device sufficient to guarantee that
improvements and mitigation required perform satisfactorily for a minimum of five (5) years after
installation has been completed.
7. The applicant shall provide additional traffic analysis to mitigate any traffic volumes realized should
the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project not be completed and open to
traffic prior to temporary occupancy of the phased project. The additional traffic study shall be
reviewed and approved by Development Engineering and Transportation staff prior to temporary
certificate of occupancy.
8. The applicant shall add a second northbound approach travel lane and a second northbound travel
lane within the roundabout at the project intersection. The final length of a second approach travel
lane would be required to be analyzed and presented to the City for review and final approval. In
addition, the applicant shall add a second southbound lane within the roundabout at the N 43rd St /
Lake Washington Blvd N intersection that would include one (1) travel lane through the roundabout
and one (1) dedicated right turn lane onto N 43rd St. Dedication would be required to install the
identified roundabout configuration and roadway improvements as determined by a survey. The
applicant shall submit plans to construct these off-site improvements with the civil construction
permit application to be reviewed and approved by Development Engineering and Transportation
staff prior to 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.
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,
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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.
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, 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
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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:
September 26, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011,
SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Lori Obeyesekere / 14881 Quorum Rd Dallas, TX 75254 / lori@hlrinc.net
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/zIol8ay
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting master site plan, Hearing Examiner site plan,
shoreline substantial development, SEPA environmental review, and a street modification for a proposed mixed use
development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049). The subject
property is approximately 7.76 gross acres and is located within the Commercial -Office-Residential (COR) zoning
designation, Urban Design District C, and regulated shoreline jurisdiction. The site is mostly impervious surfaces and was
initially developed with five (5) light industrial buildings along with several smaller structures. Three (3) of the industrial
buildings have since been demolished. A stormwater pond exists in the southwestern corner of the site to collect and
treat stormwater runoff. The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) four-story apartment buildings providing 385
residential units of studio, one, and two bedroom configurations where each of the proposed buildings would wrap
around at-grade courtyard(s). The residential density of the proposal would result in approximately 50 dwelling units per
net acre. In addition, the redevelopment would include approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space and a
combination of 201 surface parking stalls and 185 ground level structure parking within the buildings. The proposal would
be constructed in three (3) phases. Each phase would include the construction of one of the three proposed buildings –
Phase 1 would include the construction of Building 2 (located in the southwest corner), Phase 2 would include the
construction of Building 1 (located in the northern portion), and Phase 3 would include the construction of Building 3
(located in the southeastern corner). Primary access to the mixed use development would be provided b y a new
roundabout constructed off Lake Washington Blvd N at N 43rd St.
The site generally slopes from north and east to the southwest. Grading would include 2,880 cubic yards of cut and 4,335
cubic yards of fill from an approved source. A permanent sidewalk and slope easement would be provided over a fifteen-
foot (15’) portion of the property’s frontage along the northwest side for future WSDOT improvements. A portion of the
NOTICE
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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.: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
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
Residential Development would occur within the 200 -foot shoreline zone of May Creek. Six (6) significant trees are
proposed to be retained onsite. The City’s mapping system has identified the subject property is within the Shoreline
High-Intensity May Creek Reach B designation, Flood Hazard Area, and Seismic Hazard Area. Studies submitted with the
master application include transportation impact analysis, arborist report, geotechnical report, preliminary technical
information report, critical areas report, stream study, wetland assessment, flood hazard data, and habitat data report.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or b efore 5:00 p.m. on October 10, 2022. 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.
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