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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_NOA_DNS_Project_Acceptance_Agencies_190716 OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: July 16, 2019 /  PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000192 Sound Ford Collision Center / LUA19-000154   PROJECT LOCATION: 850 Lind Ave SW (APN 1923059100)   APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Rich Snyder, Sound Ford Collision Center/ 101 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057/ rich@soundford.com   LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2xMHJ0A  PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to operate a small vehicle service and repair center in a portion of the existing building at 850 Lind Ave SW (APN 1923059100). The property is approximately 37,792 sq. ft. in size and is located in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. The applicant is proposing to utilize the southern portion of the building to repair passenger cars and trucks. As part of the project, the applicant has proposed the installation of approximately 25 vehicle lifts, a pressure washing station, a storage area, office space and restrooms within the vacant space. According to the applicant, the building would not be open to customers and all vehicles would be transferred to the repair area from Sound Ford's main building by staff. "Small vehicle repair" is a permitted use in the IM zone. Environmental (SEPA) Review is required due to the project being a change of use in a building larger than 4,000 sq. ft. A TUP (LUA19-000082) was approved on May 3, 2019 that allows the applicant to operate the service and repair center while the Environmental Review application is reviewed by city staff. Access to the site would remain off Lind Ave SW, while access to the building would be via an existing ramp on the west side of the building. According to COR maps, a high seismic hazard is present on the site. No trees or vegetation are proposed for removal as a part of the project. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application.  DATE OF APPLICATION: July 10, 2019  NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: July 16, 2019  OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.   PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review  OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit  REQUESTED STUDIES: Traffic Impact Statement/Traffic Study  PUBLIC HEARING: None  CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:    Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Employment Area (EA) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Medium Industrial (IM) on the City’s Zoning Map.   Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist   Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-9-200, 4-9-250 , 4-9-070 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.   Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.  Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner, CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on July 30, 2019. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional information by mail, please contact the project manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project.  CONTACT PERSON: Alex Morganroth, ; Tel: (425) 430-; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov  /