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Home My WebLink AboutD_LUA19-000309_Cedar River TrailDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIONS EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: December 09, 2019 LUA19-000309 Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration Jill Ding, Senior Planner OWNER:CITY OF RENTON 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 LOCATION:1500 HOUSER WAY S DESCRIPTION:The applicant (King County) is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption and Shoreline Exemption to to analyze existing flood and landslide hazards and risks, and their interactions on the left bank of the Cedar River Trail Site A (CRT-A). In order to characterize subsurface soil conditions, the project proposes to drill up to four borings to collect soil data for analysis. Boring holes would be backfilled according to Washington State regulations using bentonite pellets; the excavation and backfilling is less the 500 CY of material. The project site encompasses approximately 75,000 SF and is adjacent to the Cedar River Trail. The project site is located within the following critical areas: Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area, High Erosion Hazard Area, Moderate Land Slide Area, Protected Slopes, Urban Conservancy Regulated Shoreline (Cedar River Reach C), stream buffer and Wellhead Protection Zone 2. The proposed work is a geotechnical study and is to get a better understanding of the geologic risk of the area. The project proposal would not impact drainage or require re-grading, as surface would be returned to existing conditions. The borings and site exploration would not require the removal of any trees or land clearing. The distance from the closest area of work to the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Cedar River is 20-feet. CRITICAL AREA:Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area, High Erosion Hazard Area, Moderate Land Slide Area, Protected Slopes, Urban Conservancy Regulated Shoreline (Cedar River Reach C), stream buffer and Wellhead Protection Zone 2. EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: Site investigative work necessary for land use application submittals such as surveys, soil logs, percolation tests and other related activities. Investigative work shall not disturb any more than five percent (5%) of the critical area and required buffer. In every case, impacts shall be minimized and disturbed areas shall be immediately restored at a one-to-one (1:1) ratio. Page 1 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration LUA19-000309 FINDINGS:The proposed development is consistent with the following findings pursuant to RMC section 4-3-050C.2.d: 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. DECISION: An exemption from the Critical Areas Regulations is hereby Approved with Conditions*. CONDITIONS:1. The applicant shall be required to obtain necessary approvals and/or permits from the City of Renton Parks Department. 2. The applicant shall be required to obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits from the City of Renton Plan Review Section. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: DateJennifer Henning, Planning Director December 09, 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). Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration LUA19-000309 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 December 23, 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. 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: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE: December 9, 2019 PROJECT NAME: Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000309, CA-E, SME PROJECT MANAGER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner OWNER: City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 APPLICANT: Monica Walker King County 201 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98104 PROJECT LOCATION: 1500 Houser Way S (parcel nos. 1723059015 and 1623059078) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant (King County) is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption and Shoreline Exemption to to analyze existing flood and landslide hazards and risks, and their interactions on the left bank of the Cedar River Trail Site A (CRT-A). In order to characterize subsurface soil conditions, the project proposes to drill up to four borings to collect soil data for analysis. Boring holes would be backfilled according to Washington State regulations using bentonite pellets; the excavation and backfilling is less the 500 CY of material. The project site encompasses approximately 75,000 SF and is adjacent to the Cedar River Trail. The project site is located within the following critical areas: Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area, High Erosion Hazard Area, Moderate Land Slide Area, Protected Slopes, Urban Conservancy Regulated Shoreline (Cedar River Reach C), stream buffer and Wellhead Protection Zone 2. The proposed work is a geotechnical study and is to get a better understanding of the geologic risk of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration LUA19-000309, SME, CM-E DATE OF PERMIT: December 9, 2019 Page 2 of 3 area. The project proposal would not impact drainage or require re- grading, as surface would be returned to existing conditions. The borings and site exploration would not require the removal of any trees or land clearing. The distance from the closest area of work to the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Cedar River is 20-feet. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1 CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA 13-000410 RECORDING NO 20140326900013 (BEING A PORTION OF NW QTR SW QTR STR 17-23-05 AND OF W HALF SE QTR STR 17-23-05) PARCEL 3 CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO LUA 13-000410 RECORDING NO 20140326900013 (BEING A PORTION OF S HALF SW QTR STR 16-23-05) SEC-TWN-R: SW16-23-05 WATER BODY: Cedar River Reach C An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved with Conditions* on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4.9.190C 'Exemption from Permit System' and for the following reasons: Activities Necessary for Permit Application: Site exploration and investigation activities that are prerequisites to preparation of an application for development authorization under the Shoreline Master Program, if: a. The activity does not interfere with the normal public use of the surface waters. b. The activity will have no significant adverse impact on the environment including, but not limited to, fish, wildlife, fish or wildlife habitat, water quality, and aesthetic values. c. The activity does not involve the installation of a structure, and upon completion of the activity the vegetation and land configuration of the site are restored to conditions existing before the activity. d. A private entity seeking development authorization under the Shoreline Master Program first posts a performance bond or provides other evidence of financial responsibility to the Planning Division to ensure that the site is restored to pre-existing conditions. e. The activity is not subject to the permit requirements of RCW 90.58.550. The proposed development is: DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development Cedar River Trail Embankment Subsurface Exploration LUA19-000309, SME, CM-E DATE OF PERMIT: December 9, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act. Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally approved or adopted by the Department. Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program. CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall be required to obtain necessary approvals and/or permits from the City of Renton Parks Department. 2. The applicant shall be required to obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits from the City of Renton Plan Review Section. DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION: SIGNATURE: Dec. 9, 2019 Jennifer Henning, AICP, Planning Director Department of Community & Economic Development Date Attachments: Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map Site Plan cc: City of Renton - Owner APPEALS: The administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearinge Examiner on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 23, 2019. An appeal of the decision(s) must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11- 680), together with the required fee to the City of Renton Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. City of 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D King CountyN0400200Feet Legend Proposed Exploration Area Parcel Boundaries Cedar River Trail Site A - Feasibility Study: Proposed Borings RECEIVED 12/06/2019 jding PLANNING DIVISION DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D &<&<&<&< Cedar River Cedar River Trail KC Topobathymetric2019 Survey Data PROJECTSITE Bank Erosion/Lanslide Tension CracksIn Trail Pavement B-3 B-1 B-2 B-4 1623059011 1623059012 1623059033 1623059033 1623059037 1623059038 1623059078 1623059110 1723059015 1723059087 1723059101 1723059177 2123059003 0 10050 FeetµSITE AND EXPLORATION PLAN FIG. 1 November 2019 104354 King CountyCedar River Trail Site AKing County, Washington LEGEND &<Proposed Boring Location& Designation TB-KCS 0732 Elevation 315 - 330 300 - 315 285 - 300 270 - 285 255 - 270 240 - 255 225 - 240 210 - 225 195 - 210 180 - 195 165 - 180 150 - 165 135 - 150 120 - 135 105 - 120 90 - 105 75 - 90 60 - 75 45 - 60 31.27 - 45 Document Path: I:\EF\SEA\104000s\104354 King County CRT\GIS\FIGURE-1.mxd RECEIVED 12/06/2019 jding PLANNING DIVISION DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D14EABF-9218-464C-A476-53F085C2917D