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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Report_Seattle_Pipe_Trades_BSPDEPARTMENT 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