HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20240314DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development
(CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary
Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM 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: March 14, 2024
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000018 Rainier Dog Resort and Spa / LUA24-
000093, SA-H, CU-H, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 900 S Grady Way (APN 1723059021)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Owen Keeper / 140 Lakeside Ave Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98122 /
owen@lmueller.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/pvkn9h
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit,
Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review and Environmental Review to establish a boarding and daycare facility for dogs.
The project site is located at 900 S Grady Way (APN 1723059021). Th e site is zoned Center Downtown (CD) and is
within Urban Design District A. Access is not proposed to be revised. Interior improvements, with no exterior work
on the building, is proposed. The existing gravel area of the property is proposed to be enclosed with fencing and
associated on-site landscaping between the fence and right-of-way. Hours of operation are proposed to be 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. with outdoor sessions between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The site is located within a High Seismic Hazard Area
and the Wellhead Protection Area Downtown: Zone 2.
DATE OF APPLICATION: March 11, 2204
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 14, 2024
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted
under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give no tice that a DNS is likely
to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period.
There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
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.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Hearing
Examiner Conditinoal Use Permit
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Buidling Permit, Construction Permit, Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Aquifier Protection Area Report
PUBLIC HEARING:
A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM 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
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 pu blic 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 4-2, 4-3, 4-4,
4-6, 4-9 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on March 28, 2024. 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.
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.: PR24-000018 Rainier Dog Resort and Spa / LUA24-000093, SA-H, CU-H, ECF
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
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7286; Email:
avangordon@rentonwa.gov
Williams Ave S Smithers Ave S Benson Rd S Wells Ave S S 6th St
CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARINGS
A virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application. The public
is highly encouraged to attend the meeting.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
If you are using the video-conferencing option it is recommended you download the Zoom application to your
electronic device prior to the hearing. Download at: https://zoom.us/support/download
Locate the Meeting ID or phone number on hearing notice. If exhibits are to be entered into the record they shall be e-
mailed to the project planner prior to the hearing.
CHECKING INTO A VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
1. Click on Join and enter the Meeting ID number. (If you are dialing in you will be prompted to enter your
Meeting ID number followed by #.)
2. Enter your first name and last name and identify yourself as the public. (eg. Jane Doe/Public)
3. Enter Password provided on hearing notice.
4. You will be prompted (Does not apply for dialing in.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
When recognized by Staff Host, state your name and contact name in to the record. After you have introduced yourself
you may provide your comments on the project. If no comments please note this and Staff Host will move to next
member of the public.
ENTERING EXHIBITS IN THE RECORD
The speaker should identify they have an Exhibit which can be shared on the screen by the Planner. These exhibits will
be placed onto the City’s Laserfiche portal promptly so all participants have access to the document. If the document
cannot be emailed, arrangements will be discussed on how to get the document into the record at the Hearing.
TECHNICAL OBSTACLES
If you are unable to participate in the hearing because of technical obstacles, please email Planning Technician, Jenny
Cisneros immediately at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call by 5pm the day before the hearing and leave a voice message
at 425-430-6583. Persons who notify the Planning Technician of technical obstacles to participation by 5pm the day
before the hearing will be authorized to submit written comments to the Planning Technician by 5pm the day after the
hearing. Comments can be emailed to the Planning Technician or arrangements for drop off of documents at City Hall
can be made by calling the Planning Technician. The Applicant and City may elect to respond to any such comments by
5pm, the next day. All correspondence received in this manner will be placed in the project Laserfiche Portal for any
persons wishing to see any of the correspondence, or copies can be obtained by calling the Planning Technician.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
If you are unable to sign into the video conference by either video or phone at the hearing date and time, please e-mail
Planning Technician, Jenny Cisneros, at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583 and leave a message with your
contact info. If the technical difficulties cannot be solved, the Planning Technician will inform the Hearing Examiner of
your inability to participate and arrangements will be discussed on how to extend the public comment period to allow
for your participation.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Planning Technician, Jenny Cisneros, at jcisneros@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6583.
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