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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20231106DEPARTMENT 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) AND PUBLIC HEARING A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The follow ing briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 23, 2024 at 11:00AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: November 9, 2023 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000072 Camellia Court Apartments/ LUA23-000361, ECF, CUP-H, SA-A, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 99 Williams Ave S, 101 Williams Ave S, 107 Williams Ave S (APN's 0007200096, 7231502130, 7231502125) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Neil Thompson / 1102 19TH AVE E SEATTLE, WA 98112 / neal@rhnewellaia.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://rb.gy/du61xn PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA), a modification to roadway standards and a modification to residential mixed-use standards to construct a multi-family residential building at 99, 101 and 107 Williams Ave S. The project includes 72 dwelling units with 72 on-site parking spaces. Fifty-six (56) studio units, 14 two (2) bedroom units and two (2) three (3) bedroom units are proposed. All parking spaces are within on-site structured parking. Alley access is proposed. The total project area is 17,262 square feet (0.39 acre). The project is within the Center Downtown (CD) zone, Urban Design District A and the City Center Sign Regulation Area. The City's mapping system indicates the site is within a high seismic hazard area and the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. DATE OF APPLICATION: November 1, 2023 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 9, 2023 OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS- M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance- Mitigated (DNS-M). 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-M. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Street Standards Modification and Residential Mixed Use Modification OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, Sign Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Traffic Analysis Report PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 23, 2024 at 11:00AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone -in option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods: 1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 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.: PR23-000072 Camellia Court Apartments / LUA23-000361, ECF, CUP-H, SA-A, MOD 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  3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580# Password: 443268 If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here: https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63 If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Center Downtown (CD) 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 Title 4 Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: The following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed project. These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered by existing codes and regulations as cited above. 1. Compliance with recommendations of the geotechnical report to mitigate seismic induced settlement. 2. An Inadvertent Discoveries Plan and on -site professional archeologist to monitor all ground disturbing activities and provide the opportunity for Concerned Tribes to have a tribal monitor on -site. Comments on the above application must be submitted in wr iting by 5:00 PM on November 27, 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: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7286; Email: avangordon@rentonwa.gov Williams Ave S Wells Ave S Burnett Ave S