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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Determination Applicant Letter_DNS-M_20241125 November 25, 2024 William Adams 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements, LUA24-000208, ECF, SME Dear William: 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 Non - Significance-Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. 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 December 9, 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 further questions, please call me at (425) 430-7219 For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Principal Planner Enclosure cc: City of Renton / Owner A. Fakharzadeh, J. Blubaugh, K. Johnson / Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR24-000051/LUA24-000208 Project Name: Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements Applicant: William Adams / 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 / wadams@rentonwa.gov Project Location: 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 & 0723059096) Project Description: The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing a variety of maintenance and improvement projects on Taxiway A at the Renton Municipal Airport site located at 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 and 0723059096). The airport site totals 152.5 acres in area and is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zone. The entire site is within the Comprehensive Plan Employment Area land use designation. The proposed work is primarily located within Taxiway A and adjacent connector taxiways (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, and A7) and infield areas on the western portion of the site. Improvements proposed include airfield pavement rehabilitation, service road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, lighting upgrades, signage upgrades, and a water line upgrade. According to the applicant, the proposed in-field grading would result in approximately 2,659 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 1,714 CY of fill. Approximately 17.7 acres of existing asphalt is proposed for rehabilitation. A high seismic hazard area, high erosion hazard area, regulated slopes, a Special Flood Hazard Area, and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zones 1 and 2 are mapped on the site according to COR Maps. In addition, the proposed improvements are located within Reach J of Lake Washington with an Environmental Designation of Shoreline High Intensity. Lake Washington is classified as a Shoreline of the State (Type S). No in-water work is proposed. No increase in impervious surface is proposed. No trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainage report, lake and stream study, and an Environmental (SEPA) Checklist with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: November 25, 2024 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted HWA Geotechnical Report, prepared by HWA Geosciences, Inc., dated April 26, 2024, and any future addenda. 2. The applicant shall prepare a narrative outlining mitigation measures to address hazardous waste operations worker training, a health/safety plan, and site control requirements, per WAC 296 -843. The narrative shall be submitted to the Current Planning Project Manager for review and approval prior to issuance of a civil construction permit. 3. The applicant shall submit an Archaeological Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery Plan (MIDP) to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and any interested tribes for review prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities. Documentation of the submittal shall be provided to the City of Renton prior to the issuance of building or construction permits. Docusign Envelope ID: E0F8843B-A22A-4BE7-8E8C-B885793CB9BA Environmental Review Committee Determination November 25, 2024 Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. 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 December 9, 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. Docusign Envelope ID: E0F8843B-A22A-4BE7-8E8C-B885793CB9BA 11/25/2024 | 2:07 PM PST 11/25/2024 | 3:10 PM PST 11/25/2024 | 5:44 PM PST DEPARTMENT 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS -M is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: November 25, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000051 Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements / LUA24-000208, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 & 0723059096) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: William Adams / 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 / wadams@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/6tpklw The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing a variety of maintenance and improvement projects on Taxiway A at the Renton Municipal Airport site located at 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 and 0723059096). The airport site totals 152.5 acres in area and is located within the M edium Industrial (IM) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zone. The entire site is within the Comprehensive Plan Employment Area land use designation. The proposed work is primarily located within Taxiway A and adjacent connector taxiways (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, an d A7) and infield areas on the western portion of the site. Improvements proposed include airfield pavement rehabilitation, service road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, lighting upgrades, signage upgrades, and a water line upgrade. According to the applicant, the proposed in-field grading would result in approximately 2,659 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 1,714 CY of fill. Approximately 17.7 acres of existing asphalt is proposed for rehabilitation. A high seismic hazard area, high erosion hazard area, regulated slopes, a Special Flood Hazard Area, and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zones 1 and 2 are mapped on the site according to COR Maps. In addition, the proposed improvements are located within Reach J of Lake Washington with an Environmental Designation of Shoreline High Intensity. Lake Washington is classified as a Shoreline of the State (Type S). No in -water work is proposed. No increase in impervious surface is proposed. No trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainage report, lake and stream study, and an Environmental (SEPA) Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2024. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, 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. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. DEPARTMENT 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS -M is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: November 25, 2024 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR24-000051 Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements / LUA24-000208, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 & 0723059096) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: William Adams / 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 / wadams@rentonwa.gov LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/6tpklw The applicant, the City of Renton, is proposing a variety of maintenance and improvement projects on Taxiway A at the Renton Municipal Airport site located at 616 W Perimeter Rd (APNs 0723059007 and 0723059096). The airport site totals 152.5 acres in area and is located within the M edium Industrial (IM) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zone. The entire site is within the Comprehensive Plan Employment Area land use designation. The proposed work is primarily located within Taxiway A and adjacent connector taxiways (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, an d A7) and infield areas on the western portion of the site. Improvements proposed include airfield pavement rehabilitation, service road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, lighting upgrades, signage upgrades, and a water line upgrade. According to the applicant, the proposed in-field grading would result in approximately 2,659 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 1,714 CY of fill. Approximately 17.7 acres of existing asphalt is proposed for rehabilitation. A high seismic hazard area, high erosion hazard area, regulated slopes, a Special Flood Hazard Area, and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zones 1 and 2 are mapped on the site according to COR Maps. In addition, the proposed improvements are located within Reach J of Lake Washington with an Environmental Designation of Shoreline High Intensity. Lake Washington is classified as a Shoreline of the State (Type S). No in -water work is proposed. No increase in impervious surface is proposed. No trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainage report, lake and stream study, and an Environmental (SEPA) Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2024. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, 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. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.