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Home My WebLink AboutD_GRA-16 Royal Hills CRP 2020 Critical Areas ExemptionDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIONS EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: CRITICAL AREA: November 07, 2019 LUA19-000277 GRA-16 Royal Hills CRP 2020 Critcal Areas Exemption Jill Ding, Senior Planner Erin Warren, Puget Sound Energy PO Box 97034 M/S EST04W Bellevue, WA 98009 3000 SE ROYAL HILLS DR The applicant is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption to replace existing electrical cables for Puget Sound Energy (PSE) in new conduit via a combination of bore and open trench. The proposed work will include 95 bore pits and 150 feet of open trench. Approximately 255.2 cubic yards of cut and 234.8 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for excavation and fill of bore pits and open trench. The project site is mapped with an erosion hazard area, moderate landslide hazard area, and a Type F stream buffer. All work would occur in existing improved areas within PSE utility easements at the Royal Hills apartment complex. Erosion hazard area, moderate landslide hazard area, Type F stream buffer. EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: Utilities, Traffic Control, Walkways, Bikeways Within Existing, Improved Right-of-Way or Easements: within existing and improved public road rights-of-way or easements, installation, construction, replacement, operation, overbuilding or alteration of all natural gas, cable, communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes, mains, equipment or appurtenances, traffic control devices, illumination, walkways and bikeways. If activities exceed the existing improved area or the public right-of-way, this exemption does not apply. Where applicable, restoration of disturbed areas shall be completed. Page 1 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations GRA-16 Royal Hills CRP 2020 Critcal Areas Exemption LUA19-000277 FINDINGS:The proposed development is consistent with the following findings pursuant to RMC section 4-3-050C.2.d: DECISION: i.The activity is not prohibited by this or any other provision of the Renton Municipal Code or State or Federal law or regulation; ii.The activity will be conducted using best management practices as specified by industry standards or applicable Federal agencies or scientific principles; iii.Impacts are minimized and, where applicable, disturbed areas are immediately restored; iv.Where water body or buffer disturbance has occurred in accordance with an exemption during construction or other activities, revegetation with native vegetation shall be required; v.If a hazardous material, activity, and/or facility that is exempt pursuant to this Section has a significant or substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the Administrator may require compliance with the Wellhead Protection Area requirements of this Section otherwise relevant to that hazardous material, activity, and/ or facility. Such determinations will be based upon site and/or chemical-specific data. An exemption from the Critical Areas Regulations is hereby Approved. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: DateJennifer Henning, Planning Director November 07, 2019 The above land use 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). APPEALS: An appeal of this administrative land use decision must be filed in writing together with the required fee to the City of Renton Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m., on November 21, 2019. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations GRA-16 Royal Hills CRP 2020 Critcal Areas Exemption LUA19-000277 RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. EXPIRATION: Five (5) years from the date of decision (date signed). Attachments:Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map, Site Plan Page 3 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA Approximate location of unnamed stream, approximately 125' from bore pits along Imperial Way Parcel 770157-0000 Shadow Hawk I MultiFamily Residential Complex and PSE Transmission Utility Corridor with access trails Project Area Parcel 212305-9055 Royal Hills Apartment Complex RECEIVED 11/07/2019 jding PLANNING DIVISION DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA 4,514752 Puget Sound Energy, GRA-16 Royal Hills 2020 CRP This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONWGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere Notes 10/10/2019 Legend 512 0 256 512 Feet City and County Labels City and County Boundary Addresses Parcels Wellhead Protection Area Zones Zone 1 Zone 1 Modified Zone 2 Erosion Hazard - High Landslide Very High High Moderate Unclassified Environment Designations Natural Shoreline High Intensity Shoreline Isolated High Intensity Shoreline Residential Urban Conservancy Jurisdictions Streams (Classified) <all other values> Type S Shoreline Type F Fish Type Np Non-Fish Type Ns Non-Fish Seasonal Unclassified Not Visited Wetlands Streets Points of Interest Parks Waterbodies Map Extent2010 Parcel: 2123059055 Address: 3000 SE Royal Hill Dr SE Project Description: As part of Puget Sound Energy's system reliability maintenance, PSE proposes to replace existing electrical cables in new conduit via a combination of bore and open trench. The proposed work will include 95 bore pits and 150 feet of open trench. All work would occur in existing improved areas within PSE utility easements at the Royal Hills apartment complex. Approximately 255.2 cubic yards of cut and 234.8 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for excavation and fill of bore pits and open trench. Contact: Erin Warren - Puget Sound Energy erin.warren@pse.com Project Area DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA 4,514752 Puget Sound Energy, GRA-16 Royal Hills 2020 CRP This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONWGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere Notes 10/10/2019 Legend 512 0 256 512 Feet City and County Labels City and County Boundary Addresses Parcels Wellhead Protection Area Zones Zone 1 Zone 1 Modified Zone 2 Erosion Hazard - High Landslide Very High High Moderate Unclassified Environment Designations Natural Shoreline High Intensity Shoreline Isolated High Intensity Shoreline Residential Urban Conservancy Jurisdictions Streams (Classified) <all other values> Type S Shoreline Type F Fish Type Np Non-Fish Type Ns Non-Fish Seasonal Unclassified Not Visited Wetlands County Admin Area Incorporated King County County Background RoadCenterline_9K Freeway, Ground Level Freeway, First Level Highway/Major, Ground Level Highway/Major, First Level Minor/Local, Ground Level Local/Minor, Second Level Local/Major Subsurface Local/ Minor,First Level Service, Ground Level Other, Subsurface Ramp, First Level Ramp, Ground Level Ramp, Subsurface Trees Building Footprints Building Footprint Drop Shadow Railroad Trails and Paths Pavement Marking Lines Edge line Parking Street Pavement Parcel: 2123059055 Address: 3000 SE Royal Hill Dr SE Project Description: As part of Puget Sound Energy's system reliability maintenance, PSE proposes to replace existing electrical cables in new conduit via a combination of bore and open trench. The proposed work will include 95 bore pits and 150 feet of open trench. All work would occur in existing improved areas within PSE utility easements at the Royal Hills apartment complex. Approximately 255.2 cubic yards of cut and 234.8 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for excavation and fill of bore pits and open trench. Contact: Erin Warren - Puget Sound Energy erin.warren@pse.com Project Area DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA 4,514752 Puget Sound Energy, GRA-16 Royal Hills 2020 CRP This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONWGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere Notes 10/10/2019 Legend 512 0 256 512 Feet City and County Labels City and County Boundary Addresses Parcels Wellhead Protection Area Zones Zone 1 Zone 1 Modified Zone 2 Erosion Hazard - High Landslide Very High High Moderate Unclassified Environment Designations Natural Shoreline High Intensity Shoreline Isolated High Intensity Shoreline Residential Urban Conservancy Jurisdictions Streams (Classified) <all other values> Type S Shoreline Type F Fish Type Np Non-Fish Type Ns Non-Fish Seasonal Unclassified Not Visited Wetlands County Admin Area Incorporated King County County Background RoadCenterline_9K Freeway, Ground Level Freeway, First Level Highway/Major, Ground Level Highway/Major, First Level Minor/Local, Ground Level Local/Minor, Second Level Local/Major Subsurface Local/ Minor,First Level Service, Ground Level Other, Subsurface Ramp, First Level Ramp, Ground Level Ramp, Subsurface Trees Building Footprints Building Footprint Drop Shadow Railroad Trails and Paths Pavement Marking Lines Edge line Parking Street Pavement Parcel: 2123059055 Address: 3000 SE Royal Hill Dr SE Project Description: As part of Puget Sound Energy's system reliability maintenance, PSE proposes to replace existing electrical cables in new conduit via a combination of bore and open trench. The proposed work will include 95 bore pits and 150 feet of open trench. All work would occur in existing improved areas within PSE utility easements at the Royal Hills apartment complex. Approximately 255.2 cubic yards of cut and 234.8 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for excavation and fill of bore pits and open trench. Contact: Erin Warren - Puget Sound Energy erin.warren@pse.com Project Area 1653' 225' 500'635' 415' 500' Total Dimension of Southern Parcel Boundary: 2050' Street Widths: SE Royal Hills Dr: 40' Harader Dr SE: 25' Imperial Way: 25' Gem Dr SE: 25' Serene Cir SE: 25' Kirkland Ave SE: 20' Harrington Pl SE: 45' DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA King C ou nty Puget Sound Energy, GRA-16 Ro yal H ills 2 02 0 CR P Date: 10/22/2019 Notes:±The i nfor ma tion inclu ded on thi s map has been c om pil ed by King Cou nty s taff from a vari ety of so urc es a n d is subject to c ha n ge w ith out n otice. King C ountymakes n o r epr e sentations o r w ar ra ntie s, express o r i mp li ed , as to acc ur a cy, co m pl ete ness, tim e line ss, or ri g hts to the use of s uc h i nform a tion . T hi s doc um e n t i snot intended for us e as a su rvey pr odu ct. King C ounty shall not be l iabl e for an y gene r al , spec ia l, in dire ct, inci de n ta l, or conse que ntia l dam a ges i nclu d in g,but n ot li mi ted to, lost reve n ues o r l os t p r ofi ts resulting fro m the use or mi suse of the i nfor ma tion contained on this m ap. An y s al e of this m ap or in form atio n onthis map is prohibited ex cept by wr itten pe r mis sion of King Cou n ty. Parcel: 2123059055 Address: 3000 SE Royal Hill Dr SE Project Description: As part of Puget Sound Energy's system reliability maintenance, PSE proposes to replace existing electrical cables in new conduit via a combination of bore and open trench. The proposed work will include 95 bore pits and 150 feet of open trench. All work would occur in existing improved areas within PSE utility easements at the Royal Hills apartment complex. Approximately 255.2 cubic yards of cut and 234.8 cubic yards of fill are anticipated for excavation and fill of bore pits and open trench. Contact: Erin Warren - Puget Sound Energy erin.warren@pse.com Project Area DocuSign Envelope ID: 1C5C2086-9251-441E-8D08-1EBB8C1D68BA