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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR_ERC_SEPA_Addendum_NW Freezer_181210.pdfAddendum to Environmental (SEPA) Review Page 1 of 4 December 10, 2018 ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Pursuant to WAC 197-11-600(4)(c) and WAC 197-11-625 Addendum to the NW Gourmet Tenant Improvements (LUA13- 000562, ECF) as Addended by the City of Renton (LUA18-000667, SA- A) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Date of Addendum: December 10, 2018 Date of Original Issuance of SEPA Threshold Determination: June 10, 2013 Proponent: James Carlton, Tahoma Design Group Project Numbers: LUA13-000562, ECF and LUA18-000667, SA-A Project Name: NW Gourmet Freezer Expansion Proposal / Purpose of Addendum: The subject property totals 218,300 square feet (5.01 acres) and is located in the Employment Area Comprehensive Plan (COMP-EA) land use designation and Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification. The site is currently developed with two buildings, a 66,786 square foot food processing plant with attached office, and a deta ched 1,680 square foot storage shed (Exhibit 3). The original threshold determination for NW Gourmet was issued on June 10, 2013 (Exhibit 2). The original application included a proposal to install five tanks with analysis of a sixth future tank (which has not been installed to date), with a maximum capacity of 30,881 gallons for each of the largest tanks. The tanks were installed on the west side of the building and enclosed by a 4-foot high concrete safety wall. The proposal also considered interior and exterior tenant improvements to the existing structure for forklift access to the loading dock, expansion of the loading dock area, and installation of larger loading doors. The warehouse, constructed in 1971, has been used for food storage for decades and this use was continued by NW Gourmet upon purchasing the property in 2013. The intended purpose of this SEPA Addendum is to disclose any proposed changes to the project. The revised project requires Administrative Site Plan Review to construct a 6,386 square foot freezer addition on the east side of the existing 66,786 square foot food processing plant (Exhibit 4), to be used for food storage. Northwest Gourmet is currently utilizing a refrigerated truck trailer parked in the footprint of the proposed addition to store soup, and other frozen food items pending distribution. If completed, the proposed addition would replace the trailer, allowing Addendum to Environmental (SEPA) Review Page 2 of 4 December 10, 2018 storage, processing and distribution to be handled within one structure. This would eliminate the need for workers to exit the building and haul frozen products from the truck trailer into the processing center to prepare for distribution. The addition will replace a section of the expanded loading dock which was previously analyzed by the initial SEPA threshold determination. The impervious surface area of the site will not be expanded as part of this proposal, and drainage conditions will be improved by converting the existing pollution generating loading dock surface into clean roof runoff. The proposal will utilize the existing storm drainage system to convey storm water to the City’s regional storm water system located along SW 7th Street. Storm water runoff from the building addition will discharge onto splash blocks and will be collected by the existing on-site private storm drainage system. The new addition incorporates several design features to further offset its impacts, including an 8-foot tall slatted fence to screen all ground mounted refrigeration equipment from public view. The proposed walls and roof also offer a higher thermal resistance value (R-Value) than the existing structure, which would also exceed building code requirements. Finally, the applicant will plant three (3) blaze maple trees in the existing planter strip to meet code requirements and improve the aesthetic quality of the site (Exhibit 5). As part of the proposal the applicant is requesting a Street Modification (Exhibit 6) to allow deviation from the required frontage improvements. The applicant contends that the existing improvements with the addition of three (3) blaze maple street trees substantially implements the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element. Further, the applicant argues that the existing pavement, curb, and sidewalk are safe, maintainable and create a cohesive appearance for the area. The current proposal does not call for the removal of any trees or alter any plantings aside from the addition of three (3) new blaze maple trees. The City of Renton (COR) Mapping system indicates the northern portion of the property contains Regulated Slopes (15% - 25%), and the majority of the property, with the exception of the NE corner, is within the High Severity Seismic Hazard Area. The submitted geological report finds the project feasible when considering the soil conditions but recommends that the build ing be placed on piles to mitigate the impact of potential soil liquefaction (Exhibit 7). Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and SEPA (RCW 43.21C, 1971 as amended), on June 10, 2013, the Environmental Review Committee issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for Northwest Gourmet. The 14-day appeal period ended on December 28, 2013. No appeals of the threshold determination were filed. Analysis: It has been determined that the environmental impacts of the proposal were adequately addressed under the analysis of significant impacts contained within the previously adopted DNS. Based on WAC 197-11-600(4)(c), the addendum process may be used if analysis or information is added that does not substantially change the analysis of significant impacts and alternatives in the existing environmental document. The proposed addition is sited on existing Addendum to Environmental (SEPA) Review Page 3 of 4 December 10, 2018 impervious surface that was analyzed as part of the original SEPA theshold determination and would not change the analysis, or significantly impact the 1995 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. The City of Renton is hereby issuing a SEPA Addendum pursuant to WAC 197-11-600. This Addendum is appropriate because it contains only minor information not included in the original Determination and there are no additional environmental impacts related to inclusion of the new information. Location: 600 SW 7th Street, Renton, WA 98055 (APN 1823059254) Lead Agency: City of Renton, Department of Community & Economic Development Review Process: Addendum to previously issued Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Additional Information: If you would like additional information, please contact Jeffrey Taylor, Assistant Planner, City of Renton Planning Division, Department of Community & Economic Development at (425) 430-7246. There is no comment period for this Addendum, dated December 10, 2018 issued by the City of Renton Environmental Review Committee. Exhibits Exhibit 1: DNS Addendum Exhibit 2: Environmental Review Committee Report (LUA13-000562, ECF), dated June 10, 2013 Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plan Exhibit 5: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 6: Street Modification Request Letter Exhibit 7: Geological Report Addendum to Environmental (SEPA) Review Page 4 of 4 December 10, 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date C.E. “Chip” Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Date CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: NW Gourmet Freezer Addition Project Number: LUA18-000667, SA-A, MOD Date of Meeting December 10, 2018 Staff Contact Jeffrey Taylor Assistant Planner Project Contact/Applicant James Carleton, Tahoma Design Group 2215 N 30th St, Suite 205 Tacoma, WA 98402 Project Location 600 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057 The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: DNS Addendum Exhibit 2: Environmental Review Committee Report (LUA13-000562, ECF), dated June 10, 2013 Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plan Exhibit 5: Environmental Checklist Exhibit 6: Street Modification Request Letter Exhibit 7: Geological Report RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION SITE PROJEC INFORMATION: PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: TO CONSTRUCT 6,386 SQUARE FEET OF FREEZER EXPANSION TO EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY. USE WILL BE STORAGE OCCUPANCY GROUP S-1 AND WILL BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXISTING USE OF THE BUILDING F-1. THE OVERALL BUILDING OCCUPANCY WILL REMAIN THE SAME. SITE ADDRESS: 600 SW 7TH ST. , RENTON, WA 98055 PARCEL NO.: 1823059254 SITE AREA: 218,300 SQUARE FEET (5.01 ACRE) EXIST BUILDINGS: BLDG #1 FOOTPRINT - 66,786 SF CONCRETE TILT-UP WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 59,352 WAREHOUSE 7,434 OFFICE BLDG #2 - 1,680 SF MTL UTILITY STRUCTURE EXISTING PARKING STALLS: 88 STALLS CONTACT: JAMES K. CARLETON, AIA, 253-380-1284 NW GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS FREEZER ADDITION Job No.Site PlanA0.01NNSheet No.Designed by:Drawn by:Checked by:Sheet Title:Revisions:Issue Set & Date:Client:Job No.of Sheets123Project Title:535 DOCK ST, SUITE 211, TACOMA, WA 98402TEL: 253.284.9680 FAX:253.284.9681WWW.TAHOMADESIGNGROUP.COMTAHOMADESIGN GROUPNorthwest Gourmet Foods - Freezer Addition 600 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057 Northwest Gourmet FoodsFreezer AdditionNorthwest Gourmet Foods600 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057Mike Gilroy (425) 793-5001Issue For ClientReview9/24/20182160966.00.10.20JKCJKCPDCREGISTEREDARCHITECTSTATE OF WASHINGTONPHILIPDALE COUTURE11762Q:\2016\2160966\00_PRM\CAD\2160966-A0.01.dwg, A0.01, 11/7/2018 11:00:12 AM, JCARLETON, DWG To PDF.pc3, ARCH full bleed D (36.00 x 24.00 Inches), 1:1 RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION Job No.Floor PlanA1.01Sheet No.Designed by:Drawn by:Checked by:Sheet Title:Revisions:Issue Set & Date:Client:Job No.of Sheets123Project Title:535 DOCK ST, SUITE 211, TACOMA, WA 98402TEL: 253.284.9680 FAX:253.284.9681WWW.TAHOMADESIGNGROUP.COMTAHOMADESIGN GROUPNorthwest Gourmet FoodsFreezer AdditionNorthwest Gourmet Foods600 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057Mike Gilroy (425) 793-5001Issue For ClientReview9/24/20182160966.00.10.20JKCJKCPDCNREGISTEREDARCHITECTSTATE OF WASHINGTONPHILIPDALE COUTURE11762Q:\2016\2160966\00_PRM\CAD\2160966-A1.01.dwg, A1.01, 9/25/2018 2:48:38 PM, JCARLETON, DWG To PDF.pc3, ARCH full bleed D (36.00 x 24.00 Inches), 1:1 RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) November 2, 2018 Page 1 of 16 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION Civil Engineers Structural Engineers Landscape Architects Community Planners Land Surveyors Neighbors TACOMA 2215 North 30th Street Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98403-3350 253.383.2422 TEL www.ahbl.com August 10, 2018 City of Renton Renton City Hall - 6th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055-3232 Project: Northwest Gourmet Freezer Addition, AHBL No. 2160966.10 Subject: Street Frontage Improvements Deviation Request Dear City of Renton: I am the Civil Engineer for the Northwest Gourmet Freezer Addition project located at 600 SW 7th Street, Renton, Washington. Detailed frontage improvement requirements for the project were provided in the Pre-Application Conference Summary letter dated July 12, 2018. This summary identifies SW 7th Street as a minor arterial street with an available right-of-way width of 80 feet. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum right-of-way width required on a minor arterial is 91 feet with four lanes totaling 54 feet and street improvem ents. Street improvements include an 8-foot sidewalk, a 0.5-foot curb, and an 8-foot planter strip. This would require 5.5 feet of right-of-way dedication along the frontage. In accordance with the City of Renton Submittal Requirements Modifications packet, I respectfully request permission to deviate from the aforementioned street frontage improvement requirements because they would not be harmonious with existing street improvements located adjacent to the subject property. Instead, I request permission to maintain the existing curb and gutter, 8-foot wide landscape planter, and sidewalk. No right-of- way dedication would be required. The proposed frontage substantially implements the policy and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element and would be harmonious to the surrounding area, while conforming to the original intent of the code. Based on engineering judgement, the existing pavement, curb, and sidewalk are safe, functional, environmentally protective, easily maintainable, and maintain the appearance of the surrounding parcels. The proposed improvements will not be injurious or create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinit y since almost all property located on SW 7th Street has similar frontage improvements. There is no indication that the storm drainage system or lighting located at SW 7th Street needs to be improved. Thank you for considering and reviewing my request. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 383-2422. Sincerely, Tyler Watkins, EIT Project Engineer TDW /lsk Q:\2016\2160966\WORDPROC\Letters\20180810 Ltr (Street Frontage Dev Req) 2160966.11.docx RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION Geotechnical Engineering Report Proposed Freezer Addition Northwest Gourmet Foods 600 SW 7th Street Renton, Washington July 27, 2018 prepared for: Tahoma Design Group Attention: Jim Carleton, Special Projects Manager 535 Dock Street, Suite 211 Tacoma, Washington 98402 prepared by: Migizi Group, Inc. PO Box 44840 Tacoma, Washington 98448 (253) 537-9400 MGI Project P1377-T18 RECEIVED 11/14/2018 jtaylor PLANNING DIVISION