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September 13, 2019
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on September 9, 2019:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: 2019 Docket 14, Group B
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000184, ECF
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on
September 27, 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
information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have
questions, please call me at (425) 430-6576.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angie Mathias
Long Range Planning Manager
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT CENTER LINK TO SEE ASSOCIATED PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200, EXT. 2.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION.
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:
September 13, 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000002 2019 DOCKET 14, GROUP B / LUA19-
000184
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Chip Vincent / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cvincent@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2ZdCuSR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Docket 14 Group B includes docket items #156, 161, 163, 167 as described below:
D-156 – Outdoor Storage: Permit bulk storage in all three (3) industrial zones (Light, Medium and Heavy) subject to
certain conditions, such as separation distances from residential buildings and residential use. D-161 – Design District
for Assisted Living: Assign Design District B to new assisted living facilities and convalescent centers when located in a
residential zone. Design District B is also assigned to the Residential Multi-Family zone. D-162 – Impact Fee Credit:
Establish a time limit for the amount of time a building can be vacant for an new user to utilize as a credit the fees paid
by the previous use of the building. Staff recommends five years. D-163 – Conditional Use Permit Criteria: Amend
code to provide specific decisional criteria in the Conditional Use Permit code section when commercial and industrial
zone development standards allow for height increases or additional residential density with Conditional Use Permit
approval. D-167 – Commercial and Oversized Parking: Institute new standards to not allow commercial vehicles
greater than 10,000 pounds to park on residential lots, except with a Temporary Use Permit. However, no semi-trucks
will be permitted. Recreational vehicles shall be parked in a garage or carport, side or rear yard with minimum five feet
distance to the property line, or in a driveway perpendicular to the street and minimum five feet distance to the side
property line. If parked in side or rear yard broadside to the right of way, the vehicle must be screened.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 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 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
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 NUMBER: PR19-000002 / LUA19-000184
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cvincent@rentonwa.gov
PROJECT NAME: 2019 Docket 14, Group B
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Docket 14 Group B includes docket items #156, 161, 163, 167 as described below:
D-156 – Outdoor Storage: Permit bulk storage in all three (3) industrial zones (Light, Medium and Heavy) subject to certain
conditions, such as separation distances from residential buildings and residential use. D-161 – Design District for Assisted
Living: Assign Design District B to new assisted living facilities and convalescent centers when located in a residential zone.
Design District B is also assigned to the Residential Multi-Family zone. D-162 – Impact Fee Credit: Establish a time limit
for the amount of time a building can be vacant for an new user to utilize as a credit the fees paid by the previous use of
the building. Staff recommends five years. D-163 – Conditional Use Permit Criteria: Amend code to provide specific
decisional criteria in the Conditional Use Permit code section when commercial and industrial zone development
standards allow for height increases or additional residential density with Conditional Use Permit approval. D -167 –
Commercial and Oversized Parking: Institute new standards to not allow commercial vehicles greater than 10,000 pounds
to park on residential lots, except with a Temporary Use Permit. However, no semi-trucks will be permitted. Recreational
vehicles shall be parked in a garage or carport, side or rear yard with minimum five feet distance to the property line, or
in a driveway perpendicular to the street and minimum five feet distance to the side property line. If parked in side or rear
yard broadside to the right of way, the vehicle must be screened.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
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,
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 information regarding the appeal process may be obtained
from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: September 13, 2019
DATE OF DECISION: September 9, 2019
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