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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC Report-LUA24-000267-DocketGrp19ADEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ERC Report-Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: September 30, 2024 Project Name: PR24-000002 Land Use Non-Project Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF Project Number: LUA24-000267, ECF Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Owner: City of Renton Applicant: City of Renton Contact: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner, 425-430-7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov Project Location: Citywide Project Summary: The applicant is requesting for SEPA Review of PR24-000002 Land Use Non- Project Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF (D-233: MFTE and Waived Fees and D-234: SB 5290 Local Project Review) Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting for SEPA Review of PR24-000002 Land Use Non-Project Docket Group 19A, LUA24- 000267, ECF: D-233: MFTE and Waived Fees- The Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption and Waived Fees programs are set to expire on December 31, 2024, unless extended by City Council action. These housing incentives have been instrumental in facilitating significant new multi-family housing development in the City’s highest priority redevelopment and revitalization areas, as well as facilitating new affordable housing development across the city. The purpose of proposed code amendment is to extend the sunset date by 3 years. D-234: SB 5290, Local Project Review- The purpose of the proposed code amendments is to update the city’s permit review procedures and time period regulations in accordance with Second Substitute Senate Bill (SB) 5290, which includes major changes to the Local Project Review Act related to streamlining and consolidating local permit review processes. 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. Mitigation Measures None City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report DOCKET GROUP19A LUA24-000267, ECF Report of Monday,September 30, 2024 Page 2 of 2 ERC Report-Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF C. Exhibits None D. Environmental Impacts There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal. 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 together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 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 submitted 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.