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Home My WebLink AboutC_ERC_Determination_Ltr_Applicant_190522 May 24, 2019 Ed Kommers, PE 595 Monster Rd SW, Ste 100 Renton, WA 98055 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION Seattle Pipe Trades, LUA18-000256, BSP, ECF Dear Mr. Kommers: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2019 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 regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure cc: Seattle Area Plumbing and Pipefitting/ Owner(s) John Rubenkonig/Applicant DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: the City of Renton environmental review committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: May 24, 2019 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR15-000025 Seattle Pipe Trades / LUA18-000256, BSP, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 595 Monstger Rd (APN 2423049122) LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2WiEEDg PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting the approval of a Binding Site Plan as well as Environmental (SEPA) Review. The proposed Binding Site Plan would result in the subdivision of the existing 263,476 sq. ft. (6.05 acre) project site zoned IM into two lots and two tracts for Native Growth Protection. Proposed Lot 1 would have an area of 101,161 sq. ft., Lot 2 would have an area of 35,119 sq. ft., Tract A would have an area of 8,259 sq. ft., and Tract B would have an area of 118,937 sq. ft. No changes in access or parking are proposed, all site improvements were constructed through the site plan approval for the addition through LUA15-000344. Two wetlands, Wetlands A and B have been identified on the project site. Both wetlands have been classified as Category III wetlands with a standard buffer requirement of 75 feet. The applicant is requesting a reduced buffer in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g which states that sites that are separated from critical areas by pre-existing, intervening, and lawfully created structures, roads, or other substantial existing improvements are not regulated as critical area buffer areas. In addition to the wetlands, a flood hazard, seismic hazard, and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2019, 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 City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map ERC_Report_Seattle Pipe Trades BSP ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: May 20, 2019 Project File Number: PR15-000025 Project Name: Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan Land Use File Number: LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC Project Manager: Jill Ding, Senior Planner Owner/Applicant: Ed Kommers, Seattle Area Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Journeyman & Apprenticeship Training Trust, 595 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057 Contact: John Rubenkonig, Rubenkonig Planning & Landscape Architecture, PLLC, 8218 210th Pl SW, Edmonds, WA 98026 Project Location: 595 Monster Rd SW Project Summary: The applicant is requesting the approval of a Binding Site Plan as well as Environmental (SEPA) Review. The proposed Binding Site Plan would result in the subdivision of the existing 263,476 sq. ft. (6.05 acre) project site zoned IM into two lots and two tracts for Native Growth Protection. Proposed Lot 1 would have an area of 101,161 sq. ft., Lot 2 would have an area of 35,119 sq. ft., Tract A would have an area of 8,259 sq. ft., and Tract B would have an area of 118,937 sq. ft. No changes in access or parking are proposed, all site improvements were constructed through the site plan approval for the addition through LUA15- 000344. Two wetlands, Wetlands A and B have been identified on the project site. Both wetlands have been classified as Category III wetlands with a standard buffer requirement of 75 feet. The applicant is requesting a reduced buffer in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.g which states that sites that are separated from critical areas by pre-existing, intervening, and lawfully created structures, roads, or other substantial existing improvements are not regulated as critical area buffer areas. In addition to the wetlands, a flood hazard, seismic hazard, and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 39,116 square feet Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: 587,789 square feet Total Building Area GSF: 39,116 square feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance . DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC Report of May 20, 2019 Page 2 of 3 ERC_Report_Seattle Pipe Trades BSP 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. Exhibits Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Binding Site Plan Exhibit 3: Comments from Department of Ecology, dated May 9, 2019 C. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: The proposed Binding Site Plan would result in the subdivision of the existing 263,476 sq. ft. (6.05 acre) project site zoned IM into two lots and two tracts for Native Growth Protection. No construction is proposed, all site improvements were constructed and mitigated for through the Environmental Review conducted concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the addition under LUA15-000344. No further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: N/A Nexus: N/A 2. Water a. Wetlands Impacts: No construction is proposed, all site improvements were constructed and mitigated for through the Environmental Review conducted concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the addition under LUA15-000344. No further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: N/A Nexus: N/A 3. Transportation Impacts: No new trips are proposed as a result of the proposed binding site plan. All transportation impacts were evaluated and mitigated for through the Environmental Review conducted concurrently with the Site Plan approval for the addition under LUA15-000344. No further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: N/A Nexus: N/A DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC Report of May 20, 2019 Page 3 of 3 ERC_Report_Seattle Pipe Trades BSP D. 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 June 7, 2019. 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: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Seattle Pipe Trades Binding Site Plan Land Use File Number: LUA18-000256, BSP, ERC Date of Meeting May 20, 2019 Staff Contact Jill Ding Senior Planner Project Contact/Applicant John Rubenkonig Rubenkonig Planning & Landscape Architecture, PLLC 8218 210th Pl SW, Edmonds, WA 98026 Project Location 595 Monster Rd SW The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Binding Site Plan Exhibit 3: Comments from Department of Ecology, dated May 9, 2019 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATERECORDER'S CERTIFICATE SEATTLE PIPE TRADES BINDING SITE PLAN 98102-3513 BUSH, ROED & HITCHINGS, INC. 2009 MINOR AVE. EAST SEATTLE, Washington LAND SURVEYORS & CIVIL ENGINEERS FAX# (206) 323-7135 (206) 323-4144 1-800-935-0508 NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M.CITY OF RENTON LUA18-000256 EXHIBIT 2 RECEIVED 11/26/2018 jding PLANNING DIVISION DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 98102-3513 BUSH, ROED & HITCHINGS, INC. 2009 MINOR AVE. EAST SEATTLE, Washington LAND SURVEYORS & CIVIL ENGINEERS FAX# (206) 323-7135 (206) 323-4144 1-800-935-0508 CITY OF RENTON BINDING SITE PLAN NUMBER RECORDING NO.VOL./PG. SEATTLE PIPE TRADES BINDING SITE PLAN NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4, SEC. 24 T23N R4E W.M. LUA18-000256 EASEMENTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 CITY OF R E N T O N LOT LINE A D J U S T M E N T NO. LUA1 6 - 0 0 0 2 6 5 REC. NO . 2 0 1 6 0 9 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 6 (PARCEL Y ) (PARCEL Z ) PROPOS E D TRACT B PROPOS E D LOT 2CHICAGO , M I LWAU KE E , S T . PAU L & PAC I F IC RA I LROAD R -O -W PROPOSED TRACT A PROPOS E D LOT 1 MONSTER ROAD SW (DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY)MONSTER ROAD SW(DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY)13 24 98102-3513 BUSH, ROED & HITCHINGS, INC. 2009 MINOR AVE. EAST SEATTLE, Washington LAND SURVEYORS & CIVIL ENGINEERS FAX# (206) 323-7135 (206) 323-4144 1-800-935-0508 CITY OF RENTON BINDING SITE PLAN NUMBER RECORDING NO.VOL./PG. SEATTLE PIPE TRADES BINDING SITE PLAN NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC. 24 T23N R4E W.M. LUA18-000256 SITE PLAN DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 MONSTER ROAD SW (DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY)MONSTER ROAD SW(DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY)13 24 CITY OF R E N T O N LOT LINE A D J U S T M E N T NO. LUA1 6 - 0 0 0 2 6 5 REC. NO . 2 0 1 6 0 9 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 6 (PARCEL Y ) (PARCEL Z )CHICAGO , M I LWAUKE E , S T . PAU L &PACI F IC RA I LROAD R -O -W 98102-3513 BUSH, ROED & HITCHINGS, INC. 2009 MINOR AVE. EAST SEATTLE, Washington LAND SURVEYORS & CIVIL ENGINEERS FAX# (206) 323-7135 (206) 323-4144 1-800-935-0508 CITY OF RENTON BINDING SITE PLAN NUMBER RECORDING NO.VOL./PG. SEATTLE PIPE TRADES BINDING SITE PLAN NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC. 24 T23N R4E W.M. LUA18-000256 BOUNDARY DIAGRAM DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 PROPOS E D TRACT B PROPOS E D LOT 2 PROPOS E D LOT 1 PROPOSED TRACT A ‘’ 98102-3513 BUSH, ROED & HITCHINGS, INC. 2009 MINOR AVE. EAST SEATTLE, Washington LAND SURVEYORS & CIVIL ENGINEERS FAX# (206) 323-7135 (206) 323-4144 1-800-935-0508 CITY OF RENTON BINDING SITE PLAN NUMBER RECORDING NO.VOL./PG. SEATTLE PIPE TRADES BINDING SITE PLAN NW 1/4, NW 1/4 SEC. 24 T23N R4E W.M. LUA18-000256 SITE CONDITIONS DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Northwest Regional Office  3190 160th Avenue SE  Bellevue, Washington 98008-5452  (425) 649-7000 711 for Washington Relay Service  Persons with a speech disability can call (877) 833-6341 May 9, 2019 Jill Ding, Senior Planner Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor Renton, WA 98057 Re: Seattle Pipe Trades – Binding Site Plan Project Project Number: PR15-000025 / LUA18-000256, Ecology SEPA #201902281 Dear Jill Ding: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Seattle Pipe Trades – Binding Site Plan Project. Based on review of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist associated with this Project, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) has the following comments: Ecology recognizes that this is a rezone proposal, however, future building addition on this property prompts the following comment. This proposed project is located in an area that may have been contaminated with heavy metals due to the air emissions originating from the old Asarco smelter in north Tacoma (visit Ecology’s Tacoma Smelter Plume map search tool: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/dirtalert/). Soil contamination from the former Asarco smelter poses a risk to human health and the environment. Children are at especially high risk from direct exposure to contaminated soil. Construction workers, landscapers, gardeners, and others who work in the soils are also at risk. Ecology recommends sampling and analyzing the soil for arsenic and lead prior to digging and grading, and sending the results to Ecology for review. The applicant may contact Ecology's technical assistance coordinator, Eva Barber for assistance in sampling methodology. If arsenic or lead are found at concentrations above the state cleanup levels, Ecology may recommend soil remediation and entering the Voluntary Cleanup Program with Ecology. The state cleanup level for arsenic is 20 parts per million (ppm) and lead is 250 ppm. If soils are found to be contaminated with arsenic, lead, or other contaminants, extra precautions shall be taken to avoid escaping dust, soil erosion, and water pollution during grading and site construction. Contaminated soils generated during site construction shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with state and local regulations, including the Solid Waste Handling Standards regulation (Chapter 173-350 WAC). For information about soil disposal contact the local health department in the jurisdiction where soils will be placed. The link below provides a fact sheet that explains more how the arsenic and lead clean-up levels were set and why Ecology sees that they are protective for human health: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1109095.html. EXHIBIT 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54 Jill Ding, Senior Planner May 9, 2019 Page 2 Thank you for considering these comments from Ecology. If you have any questions and would like assistance and information about Tacoma Smelter Plume and soils contamination, please contact Eva Barber with the Toxics Cleanup Program at (360) 407-7094 or by email at eva.barber@ecy.wa.gov. Sincerely, Tracy Nishikawa SEPA Coordinator Sent by email: Jill Ding, jding@rentonwa.gov ecc: Sue Soller, Andrew Clapham and Associates, LLC Eva Barber, Ecology DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FA2EDE9-F3B1-41F2-AAC3-1CBF23745F54