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Renton School District, No. 403
DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE
CHELAN AVE NE PROPERTIES DEMOLITION
Description of
Proposal: This proposal consists of the demolition of eight (8) vacant single-family homes
at the 1000 and 1100 block(s) of Chelan Ave Ne in Renton, WA. This project
includes demolition of the vacant single-family residences and supporting
facilities (septic systems, driveways, sheds, garages, other impervious surfaces,
etc.), minor site grading, and temporary site stabilization. Approximately 2.77
acres of disturbance is proposed for the scope of work.
Mapped wetlands exist at portions of the properties included in the proposal.
Planned demolition work within wetland buffer boundaries will be limited to
removal of existing fencing, sheds, and limited site improvements. No work
within or disturbance of mapped wetlands will occur.
Agentfor
Proponent: Tim Ogden
PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc.
214 E. Galer St. #300
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 233-9639
Location of
Proposal: The project is located on the 1000 and 1100 block of Chelan Avenue NE in the NE
of NW % ofSection 10, Township 23 North, Range 5 East in Renton, Washington.
Lead Agency: Renton School District, No. 403
7812 South 124th Street
Seattle, WA 98178-4830
School District
Contact: Brantley Bain, Executive Director, Capital Projects (425) 204-4403
The Responsible Official of the Renton School District hereby makes the following Findings and
Conclusions based upon review of the environmental checklist and attachments, other information on file
with the Renton School District, and the policies, plans, and regulations designated by the Renton School
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District as a basis for the exercise of substantive authority under the Washington State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington RCW 43.21C.060.
Findings of Fact:
1. The existing vacant residences will be demolished in advance of eventual construction of a new
elementary school. The impacts of the new school will be subject to a separate SEPA
Environmental review.
CONCLUSIONS OF THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
The responsible official has determined that the proposal 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 decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other
information on file with the Renton School District and existing regulations. This information is available
to the public on request.
This Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) is issued under the Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Only
written comments will be accepted and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2020 to Mr.
Brantley Bain, Executive Director, Capital Projects, Renton School District 7812 South 124th Street, Seattle,
WA 98178-4830.
Unless modified by the Renton School District, this determination will become final following the below
comment deadline. There is no agency administrative appeal under Renton School District SEPA policies.
Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.075 and the Renton School District SEPA Rules, decisions of the Responsible
Official mA be judicially,,appealed.
R`6sponsibre Official: Date
Mr. Brantley Bain, Executive Director, Capital Projects
Lead Agency: Renton School District, No. 403
7812 South 124th Street
Renton, WA 98178-4830
Date of Issue: February 26, 2020
Comment Deadline: March 12, 2020, 5:OOPM
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