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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Internal_Report_Exhibits_Determination_190911 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator Public Works Department Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBERS: PR19-000348 / LUA19-000167 APPLICANT: TorJan Ronhovde, The Ronhovde Architects/14900 Interurban Ave S, Suite 138, Tukwila, WA 98168 torjan@ronhovdearchitects.com PROJECT NAME: Salon SEPA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to operate a salon in Suite B of the building at 2300 E Valley Rd (APN 3023059132). The subject site is 1.21 acres (52,845 sf), zoned Commercial Arterial (CA), and is within the Auto Mall Area C and Urban Design District D Overlays. The proposal is to remodel and change the use for an existing 1,050 square foot tenant space. The total building area is approximately 10,405 sq. ft. No expansion of the building footprint is proposed. Access would remain via two existing driveways off of East Valley Road. Critical areas including wetlands, a Type F stream, and a high seismic hazard area are mapped on the project site. The applicant has not proposed the disturbance or removal of any trees or vegetation. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 2300 East Valley (APN 3023059132) LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2019. Appeals must be filed in writing 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 may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: September 13, 2019 DATE OF DECISION: September 9, 2019 DocuSign Envelope ID: CD5A90C3-BE83-4F7C-AC3E-A9C607262FC6 9/10/2019 | 3:56 PM PDT9/10/2019 | 3:12 PM PDT 9/10/2019 | 11:21 AM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map SR_Salon SEPA ERC Report_190905_v1_DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: September 9, 2019 Project File Number: PR19-000348 Project Name: Salon SEPA Change of Use Land Use File Number: LUA19-000167, ECF Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner Owner: 2300 East Valley Property Management LLC, 413 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Applicant: Jody Erickson, 9646 S 206th Pl, Kent, WA 98031 Contact: Torjan Ronhovde, Ronhovde Architects, LLC, 14900 Interurban Ave S, #138, Tukwila, WA 98168 Project Location: 2300 E Valley Road, Suite B Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to operate a salon in Suite B of the building at 2300 E Valley Rd (APN 3023059132). The subject site is 1.21 acres (52,845 sf), zoned Commercial Arterial (CA), and is within the Auto Mall Area C and Urban Design District D Overlays. The proposal is to remodel and change the use for an existing 1,050 square foot tenant space. The total building area is approximately 10,405 sq. ft. No expansion of the building footprint is proposed. Access would remain via two existing driveways off of East Valley Road. Critical areas including wetlands, a Type F stream, and a high seismic hazard area are mapped on the project site. The applicant has not proposed the disturbance or removal of any trees or vegetation. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist with the application. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 10,405 Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: 52,845 Total Building Area GSF: 10,405 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance. DocuSign Envelope ID: CD5A90C3-BE83-4F7C-AC3E-A9C607262FC6 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Salon SEPA Change of Use Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA19-000167, ECF Report of September 5, 2019 Page 2 of 2 SR_Salon SEPA ERC Report_190905_v1_DRAFT 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 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. Transportation Impacts: No frontage improvements are required due to the proposed work being within an existing building. The payment of the transportation impact fee would be assessed at the time of building permit application. A credit for the existing office use (with a transportation impact fee of $10.50 per sq. ft.) will be applied to the final transportation impact fee assessment. Payment of code required impact fees would adequately mitigate the expected traffic impacts of the project. 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). 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 27, 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: CD5A90C3-BE83-4F7C-AC3E-A9C607262FC6 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Salon SEPA Change of Use Land Use File Number: LUA19-000167, ECF Date of Meeting September 9, 2019 Staff Contact Alex Morganroth Associate Planner Project Contact/Applicant Torjan Ronhovde Ronhovde Architects, LLC 14900 Interurban Ave S, #138, Tukwila, WA 98168 Project Location 2300 E Valley Road, Suite B The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: CD5A90C3-BE83-4F7C-AC3E-A9C607262FC6 RECEIVED 08/14/2019 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION Exhibit 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: CD5A90C3-BE83-4F7C-AC3E-A9C607262FC6