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Home My WebLink AboutEX_02_ERC_LUA-07-018_DNS-MCITL OF RENTON Planning/Building/Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator March 14, 2007 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on March 12,2007: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Grant Avenue Townhonses LUA07-018, SA-A, ECF 1600 Grant Avenue SE The proponent of the Grant Avenue Townhouses project is requesting an environmental determination and Site Plan Review for development of a 91,911.6 square foot (2.11 A) property located in southeast Renton. The proposed project would result in 36 ground-related townhouse-style residential units. The property is in a Residential Multi-family zone (RM- F). Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 2, 2007. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11O.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-7382. For the Environmental Review Committee, £¥~-0.d£J~ Elizabeth Higgins, AICP Senior Planner cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division WDFW. Stewart Reinbold Enclosure David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources WSDOT, Northwest Region Duwamish Tribal Office Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance) Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Anny Corp_ of Engineers Stephanie Kramer. Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation -------------'O-5-5-S-0u-th--G-ra-dY--W-a-Y--R-e-n-to-n-,\-V-a-sh-in-g-to-n-9-8-05-7--------------~ ~ -.-...,~ _______ ._, ___ ""~, ___ . ,_,_-' __ ,_-'_, "'''M ___ < ____ •• ___ A H EA D 0 F THE CURVE DocuSign Envelope ID: E5C77ED5-CC36-4002-B927-1548FF65ACF2 CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED MITIGATION MEASURES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA07-018, SA-A, ECF APPLICANT: Andrew Kovach; Kovach Architects PROJECT NAME: Grant Avenue Townhouses DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The proponent of the Grant Avenue Townhouses project is requesting an environmental determination and Site Plan Review for development of a 91,911.6 square foot (2.11 A) property located in southeast Renton. The proposed project would result in 36 ground-related townhouse-style residential units. The property is in a Residential Multi-family zone (RM-F). LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: MITIGATION MEASURES: 1600 Grant Avenue SE (north of S 18'" Street) The City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section 1. The applicant shall be required to comply with the recommendations included in the geotechnical report, "Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation, Grant's Place, Renton WA, Prepared for Tridor, Inc," by Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc., dated June 10, 2005. 2. Site construction shall be limited to occur between April 1 st and November 1 st. 3. Due to the proposed drainage to Rolling Hills Creek, the project must comply with the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual to meet both detention (Conservation Flow control -a.k.a. Level 2) and water quality improvements. The drainage report must be revised to be in compliance with the standards required as a condition of approval and resubmitted. 4. The applicant shall provide documentation that ensures that a stormwater detention structure is a permitted use of the overhead transmission line easement (recording number 5162689) area. The documentation shall be provided to the Development Services Division prior to receiving utility construction permits. 5. The applicant shall be required to provide a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (TESCP) designed pursuant to the Department of Ecology's Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements outlined in Volume II of the most recent Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual. This condition shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. The applicant shall follow the recommendations of the report, "Tridor Townhomes Site Access I Traffic Impact Fee Analysis," by Jake Traffic Engineering, Inc., dated November 25, 2006. These recommendations shall be adhered to prior to occupancy of the project. 7. A Transportation Mitigation Fee shall be assessed at $75 per average weekday peak hour trips generated from the project. The fee (estimated at $14,250.00) shall be paid prior to issuance of building pemnits. 8. The applicant shall submit information sufficient to calculate required fire flow prior to issuance of building permits. 9. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Fire Mitigation Fee based on a rate of $388.00 per new multi-family unit. Fire Mitigation Fees shall be assessed for the residential units prior to obtaining building permits. 10. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Parks Mitigation Fee based on $354.51 per new multi-family unit prior to obtaining building permits. ERG Mitigation Measures Page 1 of 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5C77ED5-CC36-4002-B927-1548FF65ACF2 CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE·MITIGATED ADVISORY NOTES APPLICATION NO(S): LUA07-018, SA-A, ECF APPLICANT: Andrew Kovach; Kovach Architects PROJECT NAME: Grant Avenue Townhouses DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The proponent of the Grant Avenue Townhouses project is requesting an environmental determination and Site Plan Review for development of a 91,911,6 square foot (2.11 A) property located in southeast Renton. The proposed project would result in 36 ground-related townhouse-style residential units. The property is in a Residential Multi-family zone (RM-F). LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: 1600 Grant Avenue SE (north of S 1Sth Street) The City of Renton Departmenl of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination, Because these notes are provided as Information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. Planning 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. The Development Services Division reserves the right to rescind the approved extended haul hours at any time if complaints are received. 2. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1 st and March 31 st of each year. The Development Services Division's approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 3. Construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 4. Site Plan Review may require revisions to the proposed site plan, including, but not limited to number of units, due to the proposal for a detached, single-family dwelling on the current plan, which is not allowed by the zone. Fire Prevention 1. In accordance with the Fire Department requirementat a minimum, one hydrant within 150 feet of the structure and additional hydrants are required within 300 feet of the structure. Additional fire flow and hydrants may be required depending on the construction type. According to the Fire Department, there was insufficient information provided to determine the specific fire flow requirements for this development. 2. Separate plans and permits are required for the installation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. 3. The internal street shall be signed as no parking in accordance with Fire Department requirements. 4. Existing and new hydrants will be required to be retrofitted with Storz "quick-disconnect" fittings. ERe Advisory Notes Page 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5C77ED5-CC36-4002-B927-1548FF65ACF2 Plan Review -Surface Water 1. Surface Water System Development Charge is $0.265 per new square foot of impervious surface. The fee for 64,095 square feet of new impervious surface (as shown in the Drainage Report supplied with the application) is $16,985. This fee is due with the construction permit. 2. Drainage requirements must meet the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual. Plan Review -Water 1. The site is within the City of Renton water service area. 2. There is a 12-inch watermain within the existing roadway (Grant Ave S). 3. The project site is located in the 590-water pressure zone. 4. The site is outside of the Aquifer Protection Area. 5. Maximum Fire Flow available to the site is approximately 2,600 gpm. Static water pressure is approximately 105 psi. 6. Water System Development Charge is $1,174.00 per new unit Plan Review -Sanitary Sewer 1. There is an 8-inch sewer main adjacent and available to serve the site. 2. The Sanitary Sewer System Development Charges (SDC) is $610 per unit. This fee is payable at the time the utility construction permit is issued. Plan Review -Street Improvements 1. Street improvements including, but not limited to paving, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drain, landscape, street lighting, and street signs would be required along Grant Ave NE. 2. All wire utilities shall be installed underground per the City of Renton Undergrounding Ordinance. ERG Advisory Notes Page 2 012 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5C77ED5-CC36-4002-B927-1548FF65ACF2 CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MITIGATED) APPLICATION NO(S): LUA07-018, SA-A, ECF APPLICANT: Andrew Kovach; Kovach Architects PROJECT NAME: Grant Avenue Townhouses DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The proponent of the Grant Avenue Townhouses project is requesting an environmental determination and Site Plan Review for development of a 91,911.6 square foot (2.11 A) property located in southeast Renton. The proposed project would result in 36 ground-related townhouse-style residential units. The property is in a Residential Multi-family zone (RM-F). LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: 1600 Grant Avenue SE (north of S 18th Street) The City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section 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). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-6-6 Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 2, 2007. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: March 17, 2007 DATE OF DECISION: March 12, 2007 SIGNATURES: 1;/;2#1 Date ') . .o;D~aJ.v;:!id~Dla"::ni~e~ls~, ~F=ire::::;C;:h;'ie-of----g/I2/07 Date Fire Depart nt DocuSign Envelope ID: E5C77ED5-CC36-4002-B927-1548FF65ACF2