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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_ERC_Decision_DNS_2018CompPlan_181015.pdf DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000637 APPLICANT: City of Renton, CED Department / CVincent@Rentonwa.gov / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of four (4) parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the current and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High Density (RHD) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. The proposed rezone to CV will consequently result in a higher intensity land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Given that the current zoning and proposed zoning are implemented by distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The rezone is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s (RHA) long-term plans for the redevelopment of Sunset Terrace. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million projec t for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million project for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has identified a partnership and $5 million match funding opportunity with the King County Council for “shovel ready” affordable housing projects. While RHA does not have a “shovel ready” project per se, RHA has identified a site in the Sunset neighborhood and presented an expedited development process that would have the project under construction in twelve months. However, the proposed multi-family housing development exceeds the maximum density permitted in the zone where the project is located. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use. Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of service data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. Staff proposes to replace this information with a note that will direct the reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) Standards of Cover (SOC) document where this information is recorded. In addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire Department. PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: B324A505-2B6D-43C5-9245-27420604C488 SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2018. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: October 19, 2018 DATE OF DECISION: October 15, 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID: B324A505-2B6D-43C5-9245-27420604C488 10/15/2018 | 3:35 PM PDT10/15/2018 | 3:07 PM PDT 10/15/2018 | 3:35 PM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ERC_Report_RMC Title IV CPA_20181015 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: October 15, 2018 Project File Number: PR18-000002 Project Name: 2018 Docket #13, Comprehensive Plan Amendments Land Use File Number: LUA18-000637, ECF Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager Owner: City of Renton Applicant: Chip Vincent, CVincent@rentonwa.gov, City of Renton Contact: Angie Mathias, AMathias@rentonwa.gov, City of Renton Project Location: All docket items are citywide. Project Summary: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 1. Rezone R-14 to Center Village 2. Correction to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map 3. Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services 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 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Rezone R-14 to CV: Staff proposes a rezone of four (4) parcels from Residential-14 (R-14) to Center Village (CV), the current and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Residential High Density (RHD) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. The proposed rezone to CV will consequently result in a higher intensity land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Given that the current zoning and proposed zoning are implemented by distinct Comprehensive Plan land use designations, the rezone requires a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The rezone is needed to advance the City’s and Renton Housing Authority’s (RHA) long-term plans for the redevelopment of Sunset Terrace. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million project for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has developed a concept and strategy for a $24 million project for a 62-unit new construction multi-family housing project on the “Node” in the Sunset area. RHA has identified a partnership and $5 million match funding opportunity with the King County Council for “shovel ready” affordable housing projects. While RHA does not have a “shovel ready” project per se, RHA has identified a site in the Sunset neighborhood and presented an expedited development process that would have the project under construction in twelve months. However, the proposed multi-family housing development exceeds the maximum density permitted in the zone where the project is located. DocuSign Envelope ID: B324A505-2B6D-43C5-9245-27420604C488 ERC_Report_RMC Title IV CPA_20181015 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Code and text of the Comprehensive Plan indicate that the Commercial Neighborhood Zone implements the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation; the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map incorrectly shows the land use designation for CN zoned parcels as Commercial Mixed Use. Capital Facilities – Fire and Emergency Services: Staff proposes to remove Fire and Emergency Services level of service data from the Capital Facilities Levels of Service table. Staff proposes to replace this information with a note that will direct the reader to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) Standards of Cover (SOC) document where this information is recorded. In addition, Staff proposes to use this opportunity to make minor updates to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes made related to the Renton Fire Department. 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 Not applicable. C. Exhibits Not applicable. D. Environmental Impacts Not applicable. As a non-project action, there are no foreseeable environmental impacts. All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential site specific impacts at the time of application. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”  Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. 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 November 2, 2018. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall – 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510 DocuSign Envelope ID: B324A505-2B6D-43C5-9245-27420604C488