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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMO
APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA18-000490 SOLERA, SA-M, CU-H, MOD
APPLICANTS: Corey Watson, Quadrant Homes, 15900 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 300, Bellevue,
WA 98008
Mark Gropper, Renton Housing Authority, 2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT NAME: PR18000333 Solera Master Plan
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting Master Site Plan Review, Preliminary Plat Approval,
Conditional Use Permit, Street Modification Approval, and Concurrence with the Sunset Area Planned Action EIS for a
proposed mixed use development that would provide approximately 672 multi-family residential units and 39,000 square
feet of commercial space located on a 10.8 acres site at 2902 NE Sunset Blvd.
The subject property would contain two mixed-use buildings along the NE Sunset Blvd frontage with six stories above
grade and up to 85 feet in maximum height. The two mixed-use buildings would contain approximately 521 multi-family
units with ground floor commercial space. The subject property would also contain approximately 151 fee -simple
townhomes under the unit lot subdivision provisions. Net residential density on the subject property would result in
approximately 70 dwelling units per acre. The site would contain a total of 906 parking spaces located within the mixed
use buildings, townhome units, and a six-space surface lot. The existing Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center would be
demolished with the exception of the US Bank building.
New public street connections would be constructed providing access through the site with private alleys for vehicle access
to residences. Street frontage improvements would be constructed along the site’s periphery. Proposed drainage
improvements include the use of green roofs for the mixed use buildings and bio-retention planters throughout the
development. The applicant proposes to remove the site’s 31 trees (13 significant trees) and replace with new trees within
planter strips, street frontage, and pedestrian oriented areas.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 2902 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, WA 98056 APNs 722780-1205, -1206, -1235, -
1405, -1406, -1785
LEAD AGENCY/RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: City of Renton, Environmental Review Committee
Upon determination by the City’s Environmental Review Committee that the proposal meets the criteria outlined in the
Planned Action Ordinance (Ordinance #5813) and qualifies as a planned action, the proposal shall not require a State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold determination, preparation of an EIS, or be subject to further environmental
review pursuant to SEPA.
The City’s Environmental Review Committee designates the proposal as a “planned action”, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030,
as it meets all of the following conditions:
The proposal is located within the Sunset Planned Action Area.
The proposed uses and activities are consistent with those described in the Planned Action EIS and
Planned Action Qualifications.
The proposal is within the Planned Action thresholds and other criteria of the Planned Action
Qualifications.
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The proposal is consistent with the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan and applicable zoning
regulations.
The proposal’s significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified in the Planned
Action EIS.
The proposal’s impacts would be mitigated by measures identified in Attachment B of Ordinance
#5813 to be applied as conditions of permit approval, and other applicable City regulations,
together with any modifications or variances or special permits that may be required.
The proposal complies with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws and regulations, and the
Environmental Review Committee determines that these constitute adequate mitigation.
The proposal is not an essential public facility as defined by RCW.36.70A.200(1).
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Date
Public Works Department Renton Regional Fire Authority
Kelly Beymer, Administrator Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Community Services Department Department Of Community & Economic Development
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
PR18-000333 Solera Mixed Use
Project Number:
LUA18-000490
Date of Meeting
November 6, 2018
Staff Contact
Matt Herrera
Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Corey Watson, Quadrant Homes, 15900 SE
Eastgate Way, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98008
Mark Gropper, Renton Housing Authority,
2900 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
Project Location
2902 NE Sunset Blvd
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Memo
Exhibit 2: Planned Action Concurrence Review
Exhibit 3: Site Plan
Exhibit 4: Conceptual Landscape Plan Rendering
Exhibit 5: Preliminary Plat (Unit Lot Subdivision)
Exhibit 6: Renderings (Birdseye)
Exhibit 7: Renderings (Street view)
Exhibit 8: Elevations (Block A)
Exhibit 9: Elevations (Block B)
Exhibit 10: Elevations (Townhomes)
Exhibit 11: Solar Study
Exhibit 12: Phasing Plan
Exhibit 13: Arborist Report prepared Creative Landscape Solutions dated March 3, 2018
Exhibit 14: Tree Retention Plan
Exhibit 15: Drainage Report prepared by KPFF dated October 2018
Exhibit 16: Drainage Plan
Exhibit 17: Utility Plan
Exhibit 18: Grading Plan
Exhibit 19: Road Plan
Exhibit 20: Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by Transpo Group dated October 20185
Exhibit 21: Transportation Concurrency Memo
Exhibit 22: Geotechnical Report prepared Earth Solutions NW, dated January 29, 2018
Exhibit 23: King County Metro Comment letter
Exhibit 24: Advisory Notes
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Solera Mixed Use Master Plan
Planned Action Concurrence Review
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Proposal .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Solora Proposal and Sunset Area Planned Action .......................................................................................... 2
Solara Planned Action Concurrence Review .................................................................................................... 4
Piha Site and Assumptions ................................................................................................................................... 4
Planned Action Concurrence Review .................................................................................................... 5
Ordinance 5813 Section II.D: Planned Action Qualifications ........................................................................ 5
(1) Land Use ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
(2) Development Thresholds ............................................................................................................................ 5
(3) Transportation - Trip Ranges and Thresholds ........................................................................................ 6
(4) Changed Conditions ................................................................................................................................... 7
Ordinance 5813 Section II.E: Planned Action Review Criteria ..................................................................... 7
Ordinance 5813 Attachment A: Planned Action Area ................................................................................... 9
Ordinance 5813 Attachment B: Planned Action EIS Mitigation Measures.................................................. 9
Earth .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Air Quality ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Plants and Animals .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Energy ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Noise ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Environmental Health ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Land Use ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Socioeconomics ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Housing ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Environmental Justice ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Aesthetics .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Historic/Cultural .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Transportation ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Parks and Recreation ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Public Services ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Utilities .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Ordinance 5813 Attachment C: Sunset Terrace Master Site Plan ............................................................. 35
Height and Conditional Use Permit Criteria ......................................................................................... 35
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15900 SE EASTGATE WAY
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RENTON, WA # 2017-0853
SOLERA
JULY 12, 2018
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QUADRANT HOMES
15900 SE EASTGATE WAY
SUITE 300
BELLEVUE, WA 98008
RENTON, WA # 2017-0853
SOLERA
JULY 12, 2018
SITE PLAN REVIEW A - 6MASSING MODEL VIEWS