HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_16th and Jefferson ERC Memo_200706DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMO
APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA10-052, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton
PROJECT NAME: NE 16th St – Jefferson Ave NE Stormwater Green Connections
Project
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting concurrence from the Environmental
Review Committee for Phase II of the NE 16th St – Jefferson Ave NE Green Connections stormwater
retrofit and water system improvement project. Environmental review was conducted as part of the
Sunset Area Planned Action EIS (LUA10-052). The Sunset Area Community Planned Action NEPA/SEPA
EIS identified where green connection improvements could be made at locations that fit existing and
planned future land use in the area along with the construction of a regional stormwater facility. The
proposed stormwater improvements would retrofit existing storm systems and reduce the quantity and
improve the quality of stormwater runoff from existing and futu re land uses within the Sunset
Community Planning Area. The proposal includes the installation of water quality treatment facilities
and onsite flow control best management practices (BMPs) along NE 26th St between Harrington Ave NE
and Jefferson Ave NE, and Jefferson Ave NE between NE 12th St and NE 16th St. Water quality treatment
facilities would consist of bioretention cells (both infiltrating and noninfiltrating) and Filterra media
filtration units. Curb, gutter, a landscaping planting strip, and a pervious concrete sidewalk will replace
the existing pedestrian sidewalk. Both NE 16th St and Jefferson Ave NE will be repaved and reconstructed.
In addition to the stormwater and frontage improvements, the project includes the replacement of an
existing 8-inch watermain with a new 12-inch watermain. Approximately 5,500 cubic yards of material
would be imported for construction. The total cut is approximately 5,300 cubic yards. Approximately
five (6) trees would be removed due to the conflicts with the addition of sidewalks.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Within NE 26th St between Harrington Ave NE and Jefferson Ave
NE, and Jefferson Ave NE between NE 12th St and NE 16th St
LEAD AGENCY/RESPONSIBLE ENTITY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Upon determination by the City’s Environmental Review Committee that the proposal meets the criteria
outlined in the Planned Action Ordinance (Ordinance #5610) and qualifies as a planned action, the proposal
shall not require a SEPA threshold determination, preparation of an EIS, or be subject to further review
pursuant to SEPA.
The City’s Environmental Review Committee designates the proposal as a “planned action”, pursuant to RCW
43.21C.030, as it meets all of the following conditions:
The proposal is located within the Sunset Planned Action Area.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Memo
NE 16th St – Jefferson Ave NE Stormwater Green Connections Project LUA10-052
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The proposed uses and activities are consistent with those described in the
Planned Action EIS and Planned Action Qualifications.
The proposal is within the Planned Action thresholds and other criteria of the
Planned Action Qualifications.
The proposal is consistent with the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan and
applicable zoning regulations.
The proposal’s significant adverse environmental impacts have been
identified in the Planned Action EIS.
The proposal’s impacts have been mitigated by application of the measures
identified in Attachment B of Ordinance #5160, and other applicable City
regulations, together with any modifications or variances or special permits
that may be required.
The proposal complies with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws and
regulations, and the Environmental Review Committee determines that these
constitute adequate mitigation.
The proposal is not an essential public facility as defined by
RCW.36.70A.200(1).
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Fire & Emergency Services
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator
Department of Community &
Economic Development
Date
Jennifer Henning, Interim Administrator Date
Department of Community & Economic
Development
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