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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_200324 March 24, 2020 Chip Vincent 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION 20-000002 2019 Docket #14, Group E, LUA20-000063, ECF Dear Mr. Vincent: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed pursuant to RMC 4-9-070.R. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angie Mathias Long Range Planning Manager Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: 03/24/2020 03/24/2020 Ronald Straka, Utility Systems Director Public Works Interim Administrator Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator Renton Regional Fire Authority Date 03/24/2020 03/24/2020 Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date Department Of Community & Economic Development Interim Chair ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER/NUMBER: PR20-000002 2019 Docket #14, Group E / LUA20-000063 APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton/1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2019 Docket #14, Group E #D-164: Relief from RMC Standards - Renton Municipal Code allows applicants to propose modified standards and thereby be granted relief from instances where the strict application of the Code creates an impractical difficulty. #D-169: Site Plan Review - Revises criteria used to distinguish a minor from a major modification of an approved site plan, and considers measurable aspects of a development other than scale or area (e.g., density, building materials, etc.). #D-170: Auto Mall Area B - The AutoMall “B” overlay enables car sales; this proposal is to remove the overlay from lots where vehicle sales businesses do not currently operate. #D-171: Stream Reclassification - Reclassification of three streams based on biological assessments conducted prior to land use projects. Specifically, reclassification of approximately 2,400 feet of Maplewood Creek from Type Np to F and reclassification of approximately 400 feet of Kennydale Creek from Type Ns to Np. #D-172: Code Clean Up - The first installment of a chapter-by-chapter review of code to improve consistency of language, formatting, and other superficial changes. These code amendments are non-substantive and do not reflect any changes in policy or procedure. 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. There is no agency appeal. DATE OF DECISION: March 24, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5BC86BB1-3780-42FF-822C-A1389DCE7C48 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 (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: March 24, 2020 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000002 2019 Docket #14, Group E / LUA20- 000063 PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton/1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2PJgvkI PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2019 Docket #14, Group E #D-164: Relief from RMC Standards - Renton Municipal Code allows applicants to propose modified standards and thereby be granted relief from instances where the strict application of the Code creates an impractical difficulty. #D-169: Site Plan Review - Revises criteria used to distinguish a minor from a major modification of an approved site plan, and considers measurable aspects of a development other than scale or area (e.g., density, building materials, etc.). #D-170: Auto Mall Area B - The AutoMall “B” overlay enables car sales; this proposal is to remove the overlay from lots where vehicle sales businesses do not currently operate. #D-171: Stream Reclassification - Reclassification of three streams based on biological assessments conducted prior to land use projects. Specifically, reclassification of approximately 2,400 feet of Maplewood Creek from Type Np to F and reclassification of approximately 400 feet of Kennydale Creek from Type Ns to Np. #D-172: Code Clean Up - The first installment of a chapter-by-chapter review of code to improve consistency of language, formatting, and other superficial changes. These code amendments are non-substantive and do not reflect any changes in policy or procedure. Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen days of the date of issuance of the DNS. Per WAC197-11-340(2)(a) an agency shall not act upon a proposal for fourteen days after the date of issuance of a DNS. There is no agency appeal. CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager; Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email: amathias@rentonwa.gov NOTICE