HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_VMC_Emergency_Service_Tower_070510NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED (DNS-M)
DATE: May 10, 2007
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA07-045, SA-H, ECF
PROJECT NAME: VMC Emergency Services Tower
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan approval and
Environmental (SEPA) review for the construction of a 7-story 146,000 square foot Emergency Services Tower on the
south side of the Valley Medical Center main hospital. The project site is located within the Commercial Office (Public)
(CO(P)) zoning designation The project would include a 2 level parking garage, the emergency department for the
hospital, an Intensive Care Unit. additional patient rooms, and a heliport The project would be built In 3 phases to allow
for continuous operation of the existing emergency department
PROJECT LOCATION: 400 S 43 rd Street
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency. the City of Renton
has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as
permitted under the RCW 43.21C 110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS-
M is likely to be issued, Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated Into a Single comment
period There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Signiflcance-
Mitigated (DNS-M). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the ONS-M.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: May 1, 2007
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: May 10, 2007
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: James Hobbs, NBBJ; Tel: (206) 223-5188; Eml: jhobbs@nbbj.com
Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPAl Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan approval
Other Permits which may be required: Building, Fire, and Utility Construction Permits
Requested Studies: Geotechnical Report, Drainage Narrative
Location where application may
be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Department, Development Services
Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057
PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 3. 2007 before the Renton
Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers. Hearings begin at 9:00 AM on
the 7th floor of the new Renton City Hall located at 1055 South Grady Way
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW,
Zoning/Land Use:
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
The subject site is designated Commercial COrridor (CC) on the City of Renton
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Office (Public) (CO-P) on the
City's Zoning Map.
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
The project will be subject to the City's SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-4-030
Development Guidelines and Regulations and other applicable codes and
regulations as appropriate.
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Proposed Mitigation Measures: The following Mitigation Measures will likely be Imposed on the proposed project.
These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered
by eXisting codes and regulations as cited above
The applicant will be required to pay the appropriate Transportation Mitigation Fee;
The applicant will be required to pay the appropriate Fire Mitigation Fee;
The project will be required to comply with the recommendations found in the Geotechnical Report; and
Erosion control will be required to comply with the Department of Ecology requirements
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Jill Ding, Senior Planner, Development
Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on May 24, 2007. This matter is also
tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on July 3, 2007, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers. Seventh Floor, Renton City
Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development
Services Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-7282 If comments cannot be
submitted in writing by the date indicated above, you may still appear at the hearing and present your comments on the
proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If you have questions about this proposal. or wish to be made a party of record
and receive additional information by mail, please contact the project manager. Anyone who submits written comments
will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Jill K. Ding, Senior
Eml: jding@ci.renton.wa.us
Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219;
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete
this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 So, Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No .. VMC Emergency Services Tower/LUA07-045. SA-H, ECF
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MAILING ADDRESS:
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