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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 25, 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 21, 2019:
SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
PROJECT NAME: 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax
Exemption
PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-000002/LUA19-000237
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on
November 8, 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
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:
October 25, 2019
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000002 / 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and
Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption LUA19-000237
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/2mIMPZH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption -
D-164 – Modifications: Amend criteria used to review requests to modify code requirements via a Modification Permit
by combining two similar criteria. Enable Modification Permits for some Sections of Renton Municipal Code. And amend
justifications for Street Waivers by clarifying which justifications must be met and removing ambiguity from one
justification. D-165 – Accessory Dwelling Units: Review of existing procedures and design and development regulations
associated with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) such as unit size, parking requirements, permitting process, etc. This
docket item aims to streamline the application process and remove barriers to ADU construction. D-166 – Street Trees:
Amend code to clarify authority roles of staff related to approved tree species and deviations from new spacing
requirements. Also, increase the minimum caliper inch from 1.5” to 2.0”. D -168 – Open Space: Increase the required
dimension of open space in the R-10 and R-14 zones from 20 feet to xx feet, but allow that distance to be averaged. Also,
to clarify the requirement the dimensions for pedestrian access easements used as open space. Multi Family Property
Tax Exemption: Amend code to allow the Administrator to waive the requirement that new dwelling units be in a new
building. This provision would only apply to Downtown Renton where there are some historic buildings that if renovated
to include residential would bring the type of development the city is trying to incentivize with the MFTE.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 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
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)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-000002 / LUA19-000237
APPLICANT: Chip Vincent / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cvincent@rentonwa.gov
PROJECT NAME: 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2019 Docket #14, Group C & D and Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption - D-164
–Modifications: Amend criteria used to review requests to modify code requirements via a Modification Permit by
combining two similar criteria. Enable Modification Permits for some Sections of Renton Municipal Code. And amend
justifications for Street Waivers by clarifying which justifications must be met and removing ambiguity from one
justification. D-165 – Accessory Dwelling Units: Review of existing procedures and design and development regulations
associated with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) such as unit size, parking requirements, permitting process, etc. This
docket item aims to streamline the application process and remove barriers to ADU construction. D-166 – Street Trees:
Amend code to clarify authority roles of staff related to approved tree species and deviations from new spacing
requirements. Also, increase the minimum caliper inch from 1.5” to 2.0”. D -168 – Open Space: Increase the required
dimension of open space in the R-10 and R-14 zones from 20 feet to xx feet, but allow that distance to be averaged. Also,
to clarify the requirement the dimensions for pedestrian access easements used as open space. Multi Family Property Tax
Exemption: Amend code to allow the Administrator to waive the requirement that new dwelling units be in a new building.
This provision would only apply to Downtown Renton where there are some historic buildings that if renovated to include
residential would bring the type of development the city is trying to incentivize with the MFTE.
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 November 8, 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 25, 2019
DATE OF DECISION: October 21, 2019
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