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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Determination_DNSM_Agency_Ltr_190927Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Larry Fisher, WDFW Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Duwamish Tribal Office Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program US Army Corp. of Engineers Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Washington State Department of Ecology September 27, 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 23, 2019: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M) PROJECT NAME: K-12 Public Charter School PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000035, ECF, CU-H, SP Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 11, 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) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNSM: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: September 27, 2019 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-0000089 Excel Charter School aka K-12 Public Charter School / LUA19-000035 PROJECT LOCATION: 17060 116th Ave SE, Renton WA 98058 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Anna Johnson/ anna@washingtoncharter.org/ Washington Charter School Development/ 107 Spring St, Suite 4025, Seattle, WA 98104 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2ITCGni PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) previously applied for a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a new 7th– 12th grade school, also known as “Excel Public Charter School” (Excel). During the City review process, the Excel school decided not to open at this location and no longer pursue land use approval for the project. WCSD is now working with a new charter school operator in order to locate in the building. The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD), is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a K – 12th grade public school for Excel Public Charter School (Excel). The roughly 40,664 square foot building is located at 17060 116th Ave SE. The parcel is approximately 13.6 acres (APN 2823059009) and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The project is proposing to retain 60 existing parking spaces for school use and convert several existing parking spaces (and some landscape areas) to bus loading and outdoor play. As a public charter school it is tuition free and open to all students. The school would serve up to 500 students. The school day starts at 7:30 am (Monday – Friday) and ends at slightly varied times in the afternoon, ranging from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm. Afterschool clubs and tutoring last until 4:15 pm (Monday – Thursday). The school seeks to occupy the existing structure by fall of 2020. Renovations would include interior tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, new mechanical and electrical systems, envelope improvements, and overall site improvements. The existing surface parking area would be used for school parking. No critical areas are present on the project site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, and Traffic Study with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 11, 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 City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 22, 2019 at 11:00AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers on the 7th floor of Renton City Hall, located at 1055 South Grady Way. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, the appeal will be heard as part of this public hearing. 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: LUA19-000035, ECF, CU-H, SP Anna Johnson, Washington Charter School Development, 107 Spring St, Suite 4025, Seattle, WA 98104 K-12 Public Charter School PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) previously applied for a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a 7th– 12th grade public school for Excel Public Charter School (Excel). During the City review process, the Excel school decided to withdraw their application and no longer pursue land use approval for the project. WCSD is now working with a new charter school operator in order to locate in the building. The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD), is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a K – 12th grade public school for Excel Public Charter School (Excel). The roughly 40,664 square foot building is located at 17060 116th Ave SE. The parcel is approximately 13.6 acres (APN 2823059009) and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The project is proposing to retain 60 existing parking spaces for school use and convert several existing parking spaces (and some landscape areas) to bus loading and outdoor play. As a public charter school it is tuition free and open to all students. The school would serve up to 500 students. The school day starts at 7:30 am (Monday – Friday) and ends at slightly varied times in the afternoon, ranging from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm. Afterschool clubs and tutoring last until 4:15 pm (Monday – Thursday). The school seeks to occupy the existing structure by fall of 2019. Renovations would include interior tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, new mechanical and electrical systems, envelope improvements, and overall site improvements. The existing surface parking area would be used for school parking. No critical areas are present on the project site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, and Traffic Study with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 17060 116th Ave SE (APN 2823059009) 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). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. DocuSign Envelope ID: 197E58D7-6789-4313-A54F-DA9EDC836CC8 9/24/2019 | 12:11 PM PDT 9/24/2019 | 12:05 PM PDT 9/24/2019 | 11:55 AM PDT DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE – MITIGATED (DNS-M) MITIGATION MEASURES PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-0000089 / LUA19-000035 APPLICANT: Anna Johnson/ anna@washingtoncharter.org/ Washington Charter School Development/ 107 Spring St, Suite 4025, Seattle, WA 98104 PROJECT NAME: K-12 Public Charter School PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) previously applied for a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a new 7th– 12th grade school, also known as “Excel Public Charter School” (Excel). During the City review process, the Excel school decided not to open at this location and no longer pursue land use approval for the project. WCSD is now working with a new charter school operator in order to locate in the building. The applicant, Washington Charter School Development (WCSD), is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to renovate a vacant grocery store (former QFC) within the Cascade Village Shopping Center to a K – 12th grade public school for Excel Public Charter School (Excel). The roughly 40,664 square foot building is located at 17060 116th Ave SE. The parcel is approximately 13.6 acres (APN 2823059009) and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The project is proposing to retain 60 existing parking spaces for school use and convert several existing parking spaces (and some landscape areas) to bus loading and outdoor play. As a public charter school it is tuition free and open to all students. The school would serve up to 500 students. The school day starts at 7:30 am (Monday – Friday) and ends at slightly varied times in the afternoon, ranging from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm. Afterschool clubs and tutoring last until 4:15 pm (Monday – Thursday). The school seeks to occupy the existing structure by fall of 2020. Renovations would include interior tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, new mechanical and electrical systems, envelope improvements, and overall site improvements. The existing surface parking area would be used for school parking. No critical areas are present on the project site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, and Traffic Study with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 17060 116th Ave SE, Renton WA 98058 LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. The applicant shall conduct a security survey of the site with a Renton Police Crime Prevention Representative prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 2. The applicant shall submit a traffic management plan with the Civil Construction Permit application for review and approval by the Public Works Plan Reviewer.