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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Determination_DNSM_Agency_Ltr_191009.pdf Enclosure 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 October 11, 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 October 7, 2019: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M) PROJECT NAME: 405 Commerce Center PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000151, SA-A Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 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) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Matt Herrera 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 APPLICATION: August 2, 2019 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000290 405 Commerce Center / LUA19- 000151 PROJECT LOCATION: 1415 Maple Ave SW (APN 3340403805) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Josh Shearer, KG Investment Properties / 11225 SE 6th St, #215, Bellevue, WA 98006 / jshearer@kgip.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/2Yyy2xz PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan and Environmental Review for the change of use and exterior parking lot improvements for an existing developed property located at 1415 Maple Ave SW. The subject property is approximately 1.88 acres and the existing 40,059 square foot building would remain. The site is located within a Medium Industrial (IM) zone and Employment Area (EA) comprehensive plan designation. The applicant proposes to change the use from the previous communications data center to warehouse. Proposed exterior improvements include the removal of surface mounted mechanical equipment, providing 27 parking spaces, and new landscaping. The applicant has requested to remove a parking covenant on the property that limits the amount of permitted parking to 16 spaces. A parking study has been submitted with the site plan application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 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: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. NOTICE SW 16th St Maple Ave SW Lind Ave SW 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: PR19-000290/ LUA19-000151, SA-A APPLICANT: Lisa Ehli, Synthesis PLLC, 12503 Bel-Red Rd, Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98005 PROJECT NAME: 405 Commerce Center PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental Review for the change of use and exterior parking lot improvements to an existing developed property located at 1415 Maple Ave SW. The subject property is approximately 1.88 acres with an existing 40,059 square foot building with 16 parking spaces (Exhibits 2 and 3). The site is located within a Medium Industrial (IM) zone and Employment Area (EA) comprehensive plan designation. The applicant proposes to keep the existing building and change the use from the previous communications data center to warehouse. With the exception of new paint on the existing building, the exterior improvements are limited to the existing parking lot and include the removal of surface mounted mechanical equipment related to the previous data center use, restriping the lot to provide 27 parking spaces, and a new 151 square foot landscaping bulb. PROJECT LOCATION: 1415 Maple Ave SW, Renton, WA 98055 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 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: October 11, 2019 DATE OF DECISION: October 7, 2019 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9F320DF9-C83E-43DC-B182-9C6B0FAB5AF5 10/8/2019 | 9:09 AM PDT 10/7/2019 | 9:37 AM PDT 10/7/2019 | 1:47 PM PDT 10/7/2019 | 10:11 AM PDT Page 1 of 3 LUA19-000151 DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE – MITIGATED (DNS-M) MITIGATION MEASURES AND ADVISORY NOTES PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-000290/LUA19-000151 APPLICANT: Lisa Ehli, Synthesis PLLC, 12503 Bel-Red Rd, Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98005 PROJECT NAME: 405 Commerce Center PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental Review for the change of use and exterior parking lot improvements to an existing developed property located at 1415 Maple Ave SW. The subject property is approximately 1.88 acres with an existing 40,059 square foot building with 16 parking spaces (Exhibits 2 and 3). The site is located within a Medium Industrial (IM) zone and Employment Area (EA) comprehensive plan designation. The applicant proposes to keep the existing building and change the use from the previous communications data center to warehouse. With the exception of new paint on the existing building, the exterior improvements are limited to the existing parking lot and include the removal of surface mounted mechanical equipment related to the previous data center use, restriping the lot to provide 27 parking spaces, and a new 151 square foot landscaping bulb. PROJECT LOCATION: 1415 Maple Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055 LEAD AGENCY: The City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. The applicant shall follow the Department of Ecology guidance for Tacoma Smelter Plume soil contamination testing and remediation as instructed in the agency’s August 16, 2019 letter (Exhibit 10) when removing existing asphalt and excavating for the new parking lot landscaping island abutting the northwest portion of the building as shown on the landscaping plan (Exhibit 7). ADIVISORY NOTES: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 2 LUA19-000151 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Name, 425-430-6593, mherrera@rentonwa.gov) 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed bet ween the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. 5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. 7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. Development Engineering: (Contact: Name, 425-430-7291, jtjohnson@rentonwa.gov) 1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo August 28, 2019 Fire Authority: (Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov) 1. The required fire flow has not changed from the original building construction. Existing hydrants are adequate. 2. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required the building. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department for any and all required modifications to these existing systems. Fully ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 2 LUA19-000151 addressable and full detection is required for the fire alarm system. All buildings require the installation of full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler systems per city ordinance. Existing fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in this building were highly specialized for the unique previous occupancy. It is highly likely that significant revisions and/or full replacement of these systems may be required to meet new proposed uses. 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150 -feet of all points on the building. Fire lane signage required for the onsite roadway. Required turning radius are 25 -feet inside and 45- feet outside. Roadways shall be a minimum of 20-feet wide and provide a minimum vertical clearance of 13.5-feet. Existing fire lanes and fire apparatus turnarounds shall be maintained. 4. Separate plans and permits required for the removal of the existing above ground flammable liquid fuel tank. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:August 28, 2019 TO:Matt Herrera, Senior Planner FROM:Justin Johnson, Civil Engineer III, Plan Reviewer SUBJECT:Maple Ave Warehouse 1415 Maple Ave SW LUA19-000151 I have completed a preliminary review of the application of the above-referenced proposal located at parcel 3340403805 and have the following comments. EXISTING CONDITIONS The Site is approximately 1.88 acres in size and is rectangular in shape. The existing site is currently developed with a large warehouse and a surface parking lot. Water Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is located in the Valley 196 Pressure Zone. The approximate static water pressure in Maple Ave SW is 75 psi at an elevation of 24’. There is an existing 10” ductile iron water main on the site that can deliver a maximum flowrate of 3,500 gallons per minute (gpm). There is an existing 12” ductile iron water main north of the site in Lind Ave SW and Maple Ave SW that can deliver a maximum flowrate of 5,000 gallons per minute (gpm). Reference Project File W- 2702053, W-0917 and W-0104 in COR Maps for record drawings. Sewer Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8” PVC sewer running from north to south in Maple Ave SW east of the site. Reference Project File S-179401 in COR Maps for record drawings. There are two existing 6-inch wastewater stubs located along Maple Ave SW (see City plan no. S-179401). Storm The existing parking lot on the northern and eastern portion of the property has conveyance system that send the flows to the north east of the site and connects into the City of Renton Conveyance system. Maple Ave Warehouse – LUA19-000151 Page 2 of 3 August 29, 2019 Streets The proposed development fronts Maple Ave SW along the East property line(s). Maple Ave SW is classified as a Residential Access Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 60 feet. CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER 1. Based on the review of project information submitted for the Land-Use application, the applicant is not planning on adding any additional water service to the property, however the following improvements will be required: Installation of a RPBA backflow prevention assembly downstream of the existing 2-inch domestic water meter per Renton standard plan no. 350.02. SEWER COMMENTS 1. Based on the project information submitted for the Land-use application there are not additional sewer comments. STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS 1. No surface disturbance has been proposed therefore project does not require any storm drainage improvements. TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS 1. Building is currently used for manufacturing which has a traffic impact fee of $5.16. The new use has a required traffic impact fee of $1.86 per square foot. Due to the impact fee being less for the new use the applicant will not be charged additional transportation impact fees. 2. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. The fees listed are for 2019. The fees that are current at the time of the respective permit issuance will be levied. Please see the City of Renton website for the current development fee schedule. 2. Retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing and stormwater detention vaults will require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a licensed engineer will be required as part of the building permit review. 3. All civil plans shall conform to the current City of Renton survey and drafting standards. Current drafting standards can be found on the City of Renton website. 4. A separate plan submittal will be required for a construction permit for utility work and street improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of Washington. 5. Please see the City of Renton the Civil Construction Permit Application and Construction Permit Process and Submittal Requirements. Please contact the City to schedule a construction permit intake meeting. 6. * An additional 5% technology fee will be added to each fee marked with an asterisk (*). Maple Ave Warehouse – LUA19-000151 Page 3 of 3 August 29, 2019 7. All plan review for the City is now paperless. Please see https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=940235&dbid=1&repo=Cityo fRenton for more information.