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September 30, 2024
Gina Estep
CED Administrator
1055 S Grady Way
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF
Dear: Ms. Estep,
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Significance. Please
refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing 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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and
all parties notified.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at amathias@rentonwa.gov or at
(425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Long Range Planning Manager
Enclosure
Environmental Review Committee
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR24-000002; LUA24-000267, ECF
APPLICANT: Angie Mathias, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT NAME: PR24-000002 Land Use Non-Project Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267,
ECF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for non-project
items: LUA24-000267: Docket Group 19A (D-233: MFTE and Waived Fees, D-234: SB 5290 Local Project Review).
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.
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies
of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing 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.
DATE OF DECISION: September 30, 2024
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
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://rb.gy/y6er1y or complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR23-000002-Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267, ECF
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
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
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
DATE OF NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
September 30, 2024
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000002 Land Use Non-Project
Docket Group 19A, LUA24-000267,
ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Gina Estep / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
gestep@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also rb.gy/la0v3k
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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.
Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within
fourteen days of the date of issuance of the DNS.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing 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.
CONTACT PERSON: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7312; Email: aweihs@rentonwa.gov
NOTICE