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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC Meeting Date: August 26, 2019
Project File Number: PR19-000192
Project Name: Sound Ford 850 Lind Ave Change of Use
Land Use File Number: LUA19-000154, ECF
Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
Owner: Glen Dea, 900 N 27th Pl, Renton, WA 98056
Applicant: Richard Snyder, Sound Ford, 101 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Contact: Travis Snyder, Sound Ford, 101 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Project Location: 846 Lind Ave SW
Project Summary: 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 846 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 and Traffic Study with the application.
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 23,133 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: 37,792 Total Building Area GSF: 23,133
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination
of Non-Significance.
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Sound Ford 850 Lind Ave Change of Use
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA19-000154, ECF
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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.Mitigation Measures
None
C.Exhibits
Exhibit 1:Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2:Site Plan
Exhibit 3:Landscape Plan
Exhibit 4:Department of Ecology Letter (dated July 30, 2019)
D.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.Environmental Health
a.Environmental Health Hazards
Impacts: According to the Environmental Checklist submitted by the applicant, the proposed use
would likely generate hazardous waste including, but not limited to, discarded oil, solvents, and
other waste materials associated with vehicle repair. In response to the request for agency
comments on the project, the Washington State Department of Ecology submitted a letter dated
July 30, 2019 (Exhibit 4) that identifies the risks associated with discarding hazardous waste and the
federal permits required if a particular weight threshold is exceeded. In addition, the letter notes
that the transfer of dangerous waste between the other associated Sound Ford sites nearby would
be expressly prohibited. Existing federal and state regulations would be sufficient to mitigate any
impacts from risks associated with the discharge of hazardous waste from the site.
Mitigation Measures: None
Nexus: N/A
E.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).
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Sound Ford 850 Lind Ave Change of Use
Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee
LUA19-000154, ECF
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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 September 13th, 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.
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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Sound Ford 850 Lind Ave Change of Use
Land Use File Number:
LUA19-000154, ECF
Date of Meeting
August 26, 2019
Staff Contact
Alex Morganroth
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Travis Snyder
Sound Ford
101 SW Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057
Project Location
846 Lind Ave SW
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Site Plan
Exhibit 3: Landscape Plan
Exhibit 4: Department of Ecology Letter (dated July 30, 2019)
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Exhibit 2
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Exhibit 3
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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
July 30, 2019
Alex Morganroth
Planning Division
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Re: Sound Ford Collision Center
File# PR19-000192, LUA19-000154, Ecology SEPA# 201904052
Dear Alex Morganroth:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Sound Ford Collision Center. Based on
review of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist associated with this Project, the
Department of Ecology (Ecology) has the following comments:
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND TOXICS REDUCTION
Kyle Masters, (425) 649-7055, kyle.masters@ecy.wa.gov
Please be advised all waste streams generated at the new 850 Lind Ave SW property must be properly
designated, see WAC 173-303-070 at: https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=173-303-070.
Designation will determine whether a waste must be managed as dangerous waste. Inadequate
designation creates risks and results in improper disposal of dangerous wastes. In Washington, we use
the term “dangerous waste” while the federal rules use the term “hazardous waste." Washington’s
Dangerous Waste Regulations are based on the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA); however, dangerous waste includes more wastes than the federal definition.
For more information, including information on common types of waste, compliance tips, and links to
additional publications, please visit Ecology’s automotive collision repair webpage at:
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-
guidance/Common-dangerous-waste/Automotive-collision-repair.
Please be advised you may not transfer dangerous waste to the sister facility at 101 SW Grady Way. If
you generate more than 220 pounds of dangerous waste in a month, or store on-site more than 2,200
pounds at any time, the 850 Lind Ave SW property will need an EPA/State Identification Number of
its own.
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TOXICS CLEANUP PROGRAM
Eva Barber, (360) 407-7094, eva.barber@ecy.wa.gov
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 that the lead agency include the following as conditions of approval, prior to the
issuance of any site development permits or the initiation of grading, filling, or clearing:
Sample the soil and analyze for arsenic and lead following the 2012 Tacoma Smelter Plume
Guidance. The soil sampling results shall be sent to Ecology for review. If the project includes
open space areas, contact the Technical Assistance Coordinator, Eva Barber, for assistance in
soil sampling methodology within the open space area.
If lead or arsenic are found at concentrations above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)
cleanup levels (Chapter 173-340 WAC); the owners, potential buyers, construction workers,
and others shall be notified of their occurrence. The MTCA cleanup level for arsenic is 20
parts per million (ppm) and lead is 250 ppm.
If lead, arsenic and/or other contaminants are found at concentrations above MTCA cleanup
levels, the applicant shall:
1) Develop soil remediation plan and enter into the Voluntary Cleanup Program with Ecology.
For more information on the Voluntary Cleanup Program, visit Ecology website at:
https://ecology.wa.gov/Spills-Cleanup/Contamination-cleanup/Cleanup-process/Cleanup-
options/Voluntary-cleanup-program.
2) Obtain an opinion letter from Ecology stating that the proposed soil remediation plan will
likely result in no further action under MTCA. The applicant shall provide to the local land
use permitting agency the opinion letter from Ecology.
3) Prior to finalizing site development permits, provide to the local land use permitting agency
“No Further Action” determination from Ecology indicating that the remediation plans
were successfully implemented under MTCA.
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. Site design shall include protective measures to isolate or
remove contaminated soils from public spaces, yards, and children’s play areas. 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
Exhibit 4
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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
Thank you for considering these comments from the Department of Ecology. If you have questions or
would like to respond to these comments, please contact one of the commenters listed above.
Sincerely,
Katelynn Piazza
SEPA Coordinator
Sent by email: Alex Morganroth, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
ecc: Rich Snyder, Sound Ford Collision Center
Eva Barber, Ecology
Kyle Masters, Ecology
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