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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20240606DEPARTMENT 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 - 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 following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 30, 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: June 6, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000169 Tesla SSD and Collision Center / LUA24- 000157, ECF, SA-H, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 600 SW 10th St (APN 2146000050) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Barsin Govargez / 1100 W Town and Country Rd Unit: 700 Orange, CA 92868 / barsin.betgovargez@kimley-horn.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/pxmrso PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan approval, and two Modifications (to RMC 4-6-060) to operate an auto-dealership with associated service and repair component within an existing industrial building located at 600 SW 10th St (APN 2146000050) previously occupied by a metal-supplier. The proposal qualifies as a change of use. The 4.38 acre site has a zoning designation of Medium Industrial (IM) and a designation of “Employment Area” in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The proposed use would include a showroom and sales area, a service area with 64 work bays, a customer lounge, and office space within the existing 114,531 sq. ft. tilt-up concrete structure. The work proposed is primarily interior in nature, but also includes various façade and parking lot improvements. The building was previously occupied by Ryerson, a metal supplier, with warehousing and office space through the third quarter of 2022 and is currently vacant. Access to the site would remain via the three (3) existing curb cuts on SW 10th St. Access to the north onto to Seneca Ave SW would remain gated and provide emergency access only. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard is mapped on t he project site. No trees are proposed for removal. Approximately 165,528 feet of new impervious surface is proposed. The applicant submitted a drainage report, arborist report, traffic impact analysis, and environmental checklist with the application. DATE OF APPLICATION: May 15, 2024 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 6, 2024 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, Hearing Examiner Review Site Plan, Street Modification OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Fire Permit, Construction Permit, Sign Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Archaeology Study, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report. Traffic Study PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 30, 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 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.: PR23-000169 Tesla SSD and Collision Center / LUA24-000157, ECF, SA-H, 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 Employment Area (EA) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Medium Industrial (IM) 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 IV and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: As of now, no mitigation measures have been proposed, but they are expected to be developed at a later time. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on June 20, 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. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov SW 7th St Ra i n i e r A v e S SW 7th St Th o m a s A v e S W Po w e l l Av e S W