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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Sign_Sheet_Determination_LUA23-000036DEPARTMENT 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: October 2, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER:PR23-000032 Enclave Short Plat / LUA23-000036, ECF, SHPL-A, MOD PROJECT LOCATION:980 Hoquiam Ave NE (APN 1023059060) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:Mazen Haidar, PE, Pacific Land Engineering / 13617 SE 18th St, Bellevue, WA 98005 / mazen@pacificlandwa.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/3gwp5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Short Plat approval and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the subdivision of an existing 89,298-square foot (2.05 acres) lot into 4 lots for the future construction of single-family residences. An existing single- family residence is proposed for removal. The project site is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) dwelling units per acre zone. The proposed lots would range in area from approximately 6,169 sq. ft. to 6,228 sq. ft. and would be accessed off NE 10th St via residential driveways. A Category III wetland has been identified on the south portion of the project site. Category III wetland have a standard buffer width of 75 feet, the applicant is requesting a buffer reduction to 56.25 feet. Environmental review is required due to the presence of an on- site designated critical area and therefore the short plat exemption pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(6)(d) is not applicable and a threshold determination is required. The scope of environmental review is limited to documenting whether the proposal is consistent with the City’s Critical Areas Regulations and evaluating potentially significant impacts on the critical area not adequately addressed in the development regulations. Frontage improvements are proposed along the site's NE 10th St and Hoquiam Ave NE frontages. A Street Standards Modification has been requested to retain the existing pavement width along Hoquiam Ave NE. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. NOTICE 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, Interim Administrator Parks and Recreation Department Date Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBERS: PR23-000032 / LUA23-000036, ECF, SHPL-A, MOD APPLICANT: Vijay Kakubal and Ramesh Vudathu ,VK Ventures, LLC 3712 77th Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 PROJECT NAME: Enclave Short Plat PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Short Plat approval and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the subdivision of an existing 89,298-square foot (2.05 acres) lot into 4 lots for the future construction of single- family residences. An existing single- family residence is proposed for removal. The project site is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) dwelling units per acre zone. The proposed lots would range in area from approximately 6,169 sq. ft. to 6,228 sq. ft. and would be accessed off NE 10th St via residential driveways. A Category III wetland has been identified on the south portion of the project site. Category III wetland have a standard buffer width of 75 feet, the applicant is requesting a buffer reduction to 56.25 feet. Environmental review is required due to the presence of an on-site designated critical area and therefore the short plat exemption pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(6)(d) is not applicable and a threshold determination is required. The scope of environmental review is limited to documenting whether the proposal is consistent with the City’s Critical Areas Regulations and evaluating potentially significant impacts on the critical area not adequately addressed in the development regulations. Frontage improvements are proposed along the site's NE 10th St and Hoquiam Ave NE frontages. A Street Standards Modification has been requested to retain the existing pavement width along Hoquiam Ave NE. PROJECT LOCATION: 980 Hoquiam Ave NE (APN 1023059060) 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 October 16, 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. DATE OF DECISION: October 2, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0460AD61-514E-4FC0-9EEE-22C23624328B 10/2/2023 | 3:36 PM PDT 10/2/2023 | 3:34 PM PDT 10/2/2023 | 3:49 PM PDT