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Home My WebLink AboutSR_CastleAutoERC_FINALDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map SR_CastleAutoERC_FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: February 26, 2024 Project File Number: PR23-000109 Project Name: Castle Auto Sales Land Use File Number: LUA24-000022, ECF, MOD Project Manager: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner Owner: Graham Real Ventures, LLC, 18811 16th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188 Applicant: Matt Afkhami, Castle Auto Sales, 805 SW 10th St, Renton, WA 98057 Contact: Chris Davidson, AIA, JCR Collective, 950 Broadway, Suite M-100, Tacoma, WA 98402 Project Location: 805 SW 10th St (APN 2423049025) Project Summary: The applicant, Castle Auto Sales, is requesting an Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) and modification to refuse and recycling standards (RMC 4- 4-090, Refuse and Recyclables Standards) to permit a small vehicle sales use at 805 SW 10th St. The project does not propose alterations to the existing building or site. The project is within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone and Auto Mall Area B overlay. The City's mapping system indicates that site is within a High Seismic Hazard Area. The request is in response to CODE23-000149. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 4,196 sq. ft. Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: 43,583 sq. ft. (1.00 acre) Total Building Area GSF: 4,196 sq. ft. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). DocuSign Envelope ID: 770927E7-33D7-4664-84C3-752486BD42F0 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Castle Auto Sales Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA24-000022, ECF, MOD Report of February 26, 2024 Page 2 of 4 SR_CastleAutoERC_FINAL PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND On April 28, 2023, CODE23-000149 (Exhibit 6) was opened by a City of Renton Code Compliance Inspector due to unpermitted signage. It was found during initial compliance review that Castle Auto Sales had opened for business without required City permits and review. A Tier 1 Temporary Use Permit (LUA23-000229) was issued July 13, 2023, to allow for the business to stay open while needed permits and reviews were completed (Exhibit 7). Application was made December 28, 2023, for a building permit (B23006357). It is currently being reviewed concurrently with the land use permits by various divisions to ensure any needed tenant improvements required for the change of use are made. The applicant has proposed no improvements to the building itself. Existing vegetation is located on the property. Per the tree report by Design Two Four/Two Six, dated November 21, 2023, 19 existing trees are located on site. Six (6) are proposed to be removed with an additional four (4) to be removed within the SW Grady Way right-of-way (Exhibit 5). PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day appeal period B. Exhibits Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Landscape Plan Exhibit 4: Tree report by Design Two Four/Two Six, dated November 21, 2023 Exhibit 5: Tree Removal Plan Exhibit 6: Warning of Violation letter, dated April 28, 2023 Exhibit 7: Tier 1 Temporary Use Permit Evaluation & Decision, dated July 13, 2023 Exhibit 8: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 9: Floor Plans Exhibit 10: Exterior Elevations Exhibit 11: Trip Generation Analysis Memo by William Popp Associates, dated October 16, 2023 Exhibit 12: Transportation Concurrency Exhibit 13: Advisory Notes C. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: DocuSign Envelope ID: 770927E7-33D7-4664-84C3-752486BD42F0 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Castle Auto Sales Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA24-000022, ECF, MOD Report of February 26, 2024 Page 3 of 4 SR_CastleAutoERC_FINAL 1. Earth Impacts: The project is to establish a used auto dealership at 805 SW 10th St. This is an existing building and surface parking area on-site. The existing building is situated roughly in the middle of the property. The surface parking area surrounds the building and includes five (5) parking stalls; the remainder of the surface parking area would be used for display of vehicles with travel aisles. Landscaping strips are located at the property boundaries and encompass the on-site improvements (Exhibit 2). The use would replace a former auto emissions testing facility and a former temporary COVID-19 testing facility. Per the Environmental Checklist (Exhibit 8) no work is proposed on the building. Per the provided floor plans (Exhibit 9) the interior layout of the building will not change and will remain as it with the former vehicle testing area being use as a vehicle showroom. The floor plans are the same as provided for review of B23006357. No ground disturbance beyond planting of vegetation and installation of irrigation within existing landscaped areas is proposed (Exhibit 3). Per the provided exterior elevations (Exhibit 10), no exterior work will occur. It is anticipated that the City’s adopted measures would adequately mitigate any potential adverse impacts that could occur during the project, therefore no further SEPA mitigation measures are recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: N/A 2. Air Impacts: No impacts to the air are expected as part of the tenant improvement. If impacts do occur they would be temporary, minimal, localized to the area, and would not continue past completion. Per the trip generation analysis memo (Exhibit 11), there is expected to be a net new increase of three (3) weekday a.m. peak hour trips with 19 fewer weekday p.m. peak hour trips for an overall decrease of 16 a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips from the former auto emissions testing facility. Air emissions during operation are expected to be in line with a typical small vehicle sales use and would not require additional mitigation. Therefore, no further SEPA mitigation measures are recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: N/A 3. Water a. Storm Water Impacts: Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls within the Flow Control Duration Standards (Existing Peak Conditions) and is located within the Black River drainage basin. Work would be required to comply with the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). The project proposes to continue stormwater discharge into the existing storm system. Stormwater runoff is currently directly conveyed to a 42-inch (42”) stormwater main to the south of the existing building within the existing surface parking area. No external modification to the building or modification to the parking areas are proposed. The City’s adopted 2022 RSWDM is anticipated to mitigate potential stormwater impacts, therefore no further SEPA mitigation measures are recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: N/A 4. Transportation Impacts: Per the site plan revisions to existing access and parking are not proposed. Per the City’s Traffic Concurrency Test (Exhibit 12) during the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 12 net new trips (13 inbound and minus one (1) outbound); during the DocuSign Envelope ID: 770927E7-33D7-4664-84C3-752486BD42F0 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Castle Auto Sales Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA24-000022, ECF, MOD Report of February 26, 2024 Page 4 of 4 SR_CastleAutoERC_FINAL weekday PM peak hour the project would generate a reduction of approximately nine (9) net new trips (13 inbound and minus four (4) outbound). The proposal has passed the City’s Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070D, which is based upon a test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, and future payment of appropriate Transportation Impact Fees. No further SEPA mitigation measures are recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: N/A D. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.” ✓ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this repor t. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14 -day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024. 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 submit ted 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 770927E7-33D7-4664-84C3-752486BD42F0 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Castle Auto Sales Land Use File Number: LUA24-000022, ECF, MOD Date of Meeting February 26, 2024 Staff Contact Andrew Van Gordon Associate Planner Project Contact/Applicant Chris Davidson, AIA JCR Collective 950 Broadway, Suite M-100, Tacoma, WA 98402 Project Location 805 SW 10th St (APN 2423049025) The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Landscape Plan Exhibit 4: Tree report by Design Two Four/Two Six, dated November 21, 2023 Exhibit 5: Tree Removal Plan Exhibit 6: Warning of Violation letter, dated April 28, 2023 Exhibit 7: Tier 1 Temporary Use Permit Evaluation & Decision, dated July 13, 2023 Exhibit 8: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 9: Floor Plans Exhibit 10: Exterior Elevations Exhibit 11: Trip Generation Analysis Memo by William Popp Associates, dated October 16, 2023 Exhibit 12: Transportation Concurrency Exhibit 13: Advisory Notes DocuSign Envelope ID: 770927E7-33D7-4664-84C3-752486BD42F0