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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDetermination_Applicant_Letter_DNS_20230731 August 21, 2023 Ben Newton Campus Box 352210 Seattle, WA 98195 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION UW DLMP Testing Lab, LUA23-000095, ECF, CU-A Dear: Mr. Newton, 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 September 5, 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. 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 amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth 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 Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Department Rep Date Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000095, ECF, CU-A APPLICANT: Ben Newton, Campus Box 352210, Seattle, WA 98195, benewton@uw.edu PROJECT NAME: UW DLMP Testing Lab PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the University of Washington, is requesting an administrative Conditional Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the change of use from office space to laboratory facilities in an existing building and daycare space to laboratory facilities in an adjacent existing building. The first building is located at 1601 Lind Ave SW (APN 3340404006). The first floor is currently occupied by UW medicine testing labs in a 15,240 sq. ft. space. The applicant is pr oposing additional medicine testing lab facilities, support offices, and amenities would occupy the remaining floors (2-5) in the building. The testing lab will contain equipment to perform several tests on samples collected in other locations and couriered to the facility using small courier vehicles including cars and small panel trucks. The 5.29-acre site is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zone, Urban Design District ‘D’, and the Employment Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation. In addition to the main building, the a pplicant has proposed utilizing an adjacent smaller building located at 1602 Raymond Ave SW (APN 3340404003) as long -term medical testing storage facility. The site was previously occupied by a day care and includes a 5,883 sq. ft. building, outdoor play a rea, and associated surface parking. Prior to utilizing the building for storage, the applicant would utilize the building as a swing space for t esting and other functions that would be relocated into the larger building at 1601 Lind Ave SW after the tenant improvements are complete. The 1.21-acre site is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zone, Urban Design District ‘D’, and the Employment Area Comprehensive Pla n land use designation. No additional square footage is proposed in either building and no vegetation is proposed for removal. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard is located on both sites and a Special Flood Hazard Area is located on the 1601 Lind Ave S W site. The applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis and an Environmental Checkli st with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 1601 Lind Ave SW /1602 Raymond Ave SW (APN's 3340404006, 3340404003) 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 September 5, 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. DATE OF DECISION: August 21, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 05F46813-3C21-46CD-8D74-95403BA85B11 8/21/2023 | 2:05 PM PDT 8/21/2023 | 1:58 PM PDT 8/21/2023 | 4:59 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 (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: August 21, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: UW DLMP Testing Lab, LUA23-000095, ECF, CU-A PROJECT LOCATION: 1601 Lind Ave SW /1602 Raymond Ave SW (APN's 3340404006, 3340404003) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ben Newton / Campus Box 352210 Seattle, WA 98195 / benewton@uw.edu LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/VwraO6Bg PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the University of Washington, is requesting an administrative Conditional Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the change of use from office space to laboratory facilities in an existing building and daycare space to laboratory facilities in an adjacent existing building. The first building is located at 1601 Lind Ave SW (APN 3340404006). The first floor is currently occupied by UW medicine testing labs in a 15,240 sq. ft. space. The applicant is proposing additional medicine testing lab facilities, support offices, and amenities would occupy the remaining floors (2-5) in the building. The testing lab will contain equipment to perform several tests on samples collected in other locations and couriered to the facility using small courier vehicles including cars and small panel trucks. The 5.29-acre site is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zone, Urban Design District ‘D’, and the Employment Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation. In addition to the main building, the applicant has proposed utilizing an adjacent smaller building located at 1602 Raymond Ave SW (APN 3340404003) as long -term medical testing storage facility. The site was previously occupied by a day care and includes a 5,883 s q. ft. building, outdoor play area, and associated surface parking. Prior to utilizing the building for storage, the applicant would utilize the building as a swing space for testing and other functions that would be relocated into the larger building at 1601 Lind Ave SW after the tenant improvements are complete. The 1.21-acre site is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zone, Urban Design District ‘D’, and the Employment Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation. No additional square footage is proposed in either building and no vegetation is proposed for removal. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard is located on both sites and a Special Flood Hazard Area is located on the 1601 Lind Ave SW site. The applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis, a Critical Areas Report, and an Environmental Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 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. Appeal s 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