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Home My WebLink AboutDNSM NOA_WSDOT Direct Connector_15-000522_v2.pdf If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED – Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: WSDOT I-405/SR 167-Direct Connector Project / LUA15-000522, CAR NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: TELEPHONE NO.: NOTICE OF APPLICATION 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. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: August 7, 2015 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA15-000522, CAR PROJECT NAME: WSDOT I-405/SR 167-Direct Connector Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region, is requesting a Critical Areas Permit for the I-405/SR 167 Interchange - Direct Connector Project. The project would include the construction of a new direct connector ramp for a high occupancy vehicle (HOV)/express toll land (ETL) in each direction between SR 167 south leg HOT lanes and I-405 north leg HOV lanes. Included is reconstructing sections of I-405 and SR 167 to open up the medians to make room for the new direct connector ramp; constructing a new HOV/ETL structure between SR 167 and I-405; widening/replacing the I-405 bridge over SR 515 (Bridge Number 405/016); installing sign bridges; installing ITS and tolling; installing and replacing noise walls; constructing storm water management facilities; constructing new retaining walls, modifying and replacing existing stream crossing(s) at SR 167 and I-405 to improve fish passage; relocating and enhancing the channel for Rolling Hills Creek; and relocating portions of East Valley Highway and S 14th Street. The Project is also part of the overall I-405 Tukwila to Renton Improvement Project that includes consideration of existing fish barriers within the project limits. Construction could start in 2016 and be completed in 2018 based on state funding. The project would utilize the Design Build method of delivery. The estimated cost of construction is 200,000,000 dollars. The subject site area along SR-167, that is not within road right-of-way (ROW), is zoned R-1. There are 419 trees surveyed within the project area, all of which are either within the proposed ROW or within critical areas. The project site includes work within wetland and streams, and would permanently impact 10 wetlands totaling approximately 6.8 acres and four (4) associated wetland buffers. The project would also permanently impact one stream totaling 2,613 square feet. The applicant submitted the following reports: Wetland and Stream Assessment Report, 2015 Biological Assessment Update, Geotechnical Baseline Report, Drainage Report, and Preliminary Hydraulic Design Analysis for Rolling Hills Creek Realignment. PROJECT LOCATION: SR 167/I-405 Interchange DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE: As the lead agency for this proposal, the Washington State Department of Transportation has determined that the improvement to Interstate 405 (I-405), Tukwila to Renton Improvement Project (I-5 to State Route (SR) 169 – Phase 2) does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment on March 31, 2008. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) served as lead agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the I-405, Tukwila to Renton Improvement Project (I-5 to SR 169 – Phase 2). WSDOT prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation in compliance with NEPA, 42 United States Code (USC) Section 4321 et seq.; FHWA regulations, 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 771; and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). On July 18, 2008 and after carefully considering the EA, supporting documents, and the public comments and responses, FHWA found under 23 CFR 771.121 that the proposed project, with the mitigation to which WSDOT has committed, will not have any significant adverse effect on the environment. A copy of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation are available to the public on request. If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED – Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Name/File No.: WSDOT I-405/SR 167-Direct Connector Project / LUA15-000522, CAR NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: TELEPHONE NO.: PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: July 10, 2015 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 7, 2015 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Rob Thomas / WSDOT / 600 108th Ave NE / Bellevue, WA 98004 / 425-456-8586 / thomasr@wsdot.wa.gov Permits/Review Requested: Critical Areas Permit Other Permits which may be required: Construction Permit Requested Studies: Wetland and Stream Assessment Report, 2015 Biological Assessment Update, Geotechnical Baseline Report, Drainage Report, and Preliminary Hydraulic Design Analysis for Rolling Hills Creek Realignment. Location where application may be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject area is designated COMP-RLD and COMP-RMD on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and R-1, R-6 and R-8 on the City’s Zoning Map. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist, Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s Critical Areas Regulations, RMC 4-3-050 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Clark H. Close, Senior Planner, CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on August 21, 2015. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request. CONTACT PERSON: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7289; Email: cclose@rentonwa.gov PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION