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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM_ERC_Determination_Internal Routing_NWGourmetFreezer_181214.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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 504D3D3A-1FA8-4FE0-8D8A-CD94F1585931 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 504D3D3A-1FA8-4FE0-8D8A-CD94F1585931 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 504D3D3A-1FA8-4FE0-8D8A-CD94F1585931 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 504D3D3A-1FA8-4FE0-8D8A-CD94F1585931 12/10/2018 | 4:09 PM PST 12/10/2018 | 3:21 PM PST 12/10/2018 | 3:48 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 ADDENDUM TO DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000667, SA-A, MOD APPLICANT: James Carleton, Tahoma Design Group / jcarleton@tahomadesigngroup.com / 2215 N 30th St, Suite 205, Tacoma, WA 98402 PROJECT NAME: NW Gourmet Freezer Addition PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review, a SEPA Addendum, and one Modification to the street standards to construct a new 6,386 square foot freezer for the storage of soup and other food products, located at 600 SW 7th Street. The subject property totals 218,300 square feet (5.01) acres and is located in the Employment Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation and Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification. The property is developed with a 66,786 square foot warehouse for the storage of food products. Vehicle access to the subject property would be maintained on SW 7th Street, utilizing the existing curb cuts. The applicant has requested a modification to street standards to keep the existing improvements and not increase their required frontage dedication. The applicant does not propose to remove any existing trees, and would plant new street trees throughout the landscape strip along SW 7th Street. The City’s mapping system indicates the site is within a High Seismic Hazard Area. Studies and reports submitted with the master application include a geotechnical report and a traffic report. PROJECT LOCATION: 600 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057 LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: There are no mitigation measures proposed for this addendum. ADIVISORY NOTES: No new advisory notes are written for this addendum. Original mitigation measures and advisory notes for the addended project, NW Gourmet Tenant Improvements (LUA13-000562, ECF), may be found in the Environmental Review Committee Staff Report, dated June 10, 2013 (Exhibit 2), of the Addendum to the Environmental (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).