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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_ERC_DNS_Agency_Letter_201015 Enclosure cc: Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources King County Wastewater Treatment Div. Matthew Feldmeyer, Renton Schools Larry Fisher, WDFW Misty Blair, Department of Ecology Jalaine Madura, Seattle Public Utilities Minnie Dhaliwal, City of Tukwila Stephanie Jolivette, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Duwamish Tribal Office Duffy McColloch WSDOT, NW Region US Army Corp. of Engineers Andy Swayne, Puget Sound Energy Erin George, City of Kent Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy Glen St. Amant , Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe John Greene, King County Transit Laura Murphy, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Jim Ishimaru, King County Transportation Steve Osguthorpe, City of Newcastle Puget Sound Clean Air October 19, 2020 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) DETERMINATION DATE: October 19. 2020 PROJECT NAME: Verizon SEA Classics Revision PROJECT NUMBER: LUA20-000226, ECF, SSDP, CU-A Appeals of environmental determination are addressed in RMC 4-9-070R. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-7219. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date Chip Vincent, Administrator, Chair Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: PR17-000670/LUA20-000226, ECF, SSDP, CU-A APPLICANT: Actualize LLC / 3020 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE #538, Sammamish, WA 98057 PROJECT NAME: Verizon SEA Classics Revision PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Actualize LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless, is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP), and a minor revision to an approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit to install a concealed wireless communications facility (WCF) on the rooftop of an existing two-story commercial office building located at 2003 Maple Valley Hwy (Parcel #1723059103). The project was originally approved in 2018 (LUA17-000869) and proposed locating the equipment cabinets inside of the existing building. After approval of the SSDP and Administrative Conditional Use Permit, additional investigations by the applicant found that installing the equipment inside of the building was not structurally feasible. Therefore the applicant has proposed locating the equipment in an enclosed cabinet on the west side of the existing building. Due to the new proposal to locate the equipment within 200 feet of the Cedar River Shoreline ordinary high water mark (OHWM), the applicant is requesting a new SSDP, new SEPA threshold determination, and a minor revision to the approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The new proposal includes the installation of four panel antennas on the rooftop, as was approved as part of the original project. The four antennas would be screened by two 24 square foot RF-porous enclosures approximately eight (8) feet in height (two panels per enclosure). The proposal also includes the installation of an equipment cabinet approximately 150 sq. ft. in size that would abut the west side of the existing building. Cabling contained within a covered exterior chase painted to match the façade would connect the equipment to the antennas on the roof of the building. A utility connection would be utilized to bring power the equipment enclosure. Trenching in the existing parking lot between the power pole in the ROW and the equipment enclosure would total approximately 135 linear feet. A six (6) foot tal l stucco flex fence would be installed around the enclosure, as well as nine (9) new shrubs. The subject parcel is 1.87 acres in size and has a zoning designation of COR, Commercial-Office-Residential, as well as an Urban Design District C Overlay. The parcel has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of Commercial-Office-Residential. Critical areas mapped on- site include a high seismic hazard, protected slopes, a special flood hazard area, and a Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. The site is located within the Cedar River Reach C Regulated Shoreline area with a designation of Shoreline High Intensity. The applicant has proposed approximately 150 sq. ft. of new impervious surface in addition to minor vegetation removal. No trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a SEPA checklist and General Habitat Area Review report with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 2003 Maple Valley Hwy (APN 1723059103) LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton, Environmental Review Committee, Dept. 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. When the DNS becomes appealable, the appeal period will be 14 days. DATE OF DECISION: October 19, 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 47F26158-00CC-4DDC-AC77-F0C2D9CF8404 10/19/2020 | 1:01 PM PDT 10/19/2020 | 10:28 AM PDT10/19/2020 | 12:57 PM PDT 10/19/2020 | 1:35 PM PDT 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: October 19, 2020 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR17-000670 Verizon SEA Classics Revision / LUA20-000226, ECF, SSDP, CU-A PROJECT LOCATION: 2003 Maple Valley Hwy (APN 1723059103) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Brent Sutten, Actualize LLC / 3020 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE #538, Sammamish, WA 98057 / brent@actualize-llc.com LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/0fBg9t5 The applicant, Actualize LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless, is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP), and a minor revision to an approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit to install a concealed wireless communications facility (WCF) on the rooftop of an existing two-story commercial office building located at 2003 Maple Valley Hwy (Parcel #1723059103). The project was originally approved in 2018 (LUA17- 000869) and proposed locating the equipment cabinets inside of the existing building. After approval of the SSDP and Administrative Conditional Use Permit, additional investigations by the applicant found that installing the equipment inside of the building was not structurally feasible. Therefore the applicant has proposed locating the equipment in an enclosed cabinet on the west side of the existing building. Due to the new proposal to locate the equipment within 200 feet of the Cedar River Shoreline ordinary high water mark (OHWM), the applicant is requesting a new SSDP, new SEPA threshold determination, and a minor revision to the approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The new proposal includes the installation of four panel antennas on the rooftop, as was approved as part of the original project. The four antennas would be screened by two 24 square foot RF-porous enclosures approximately eight (8) feet in height (two panels per enclosure). The proposal also includes the installation of an equipment cabinet approximately 150 sq. ft. in size that would abut the west side of the existing building. Cabling contained within a covered exterior chase painted to match the façade would connect the equipment to the antennas on the roof of the building. A utility connection would be utilized to bring power the equipment enclosure. Trenching in the existing parking lot between the power pole in the ROW and the equipment enclosure would total approximately 135 linear feet. A six (6) foot tal l stucco flex fence would be installed around the enclosure, as well as nine (9) new shrubs. The subject parcel is 1.87 acres in size and has a zoning designation of COR, Commercial-Office-Residential, as well as an Urban Design District C Overlay. The parcel has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of Commercial-Office-Residential. Critical areas mapped on-site include a high seismic hazard, protected slopes, a special flood hazard area, and a Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. The site is located within the Cedar River Reach C Regulated Shoreline area with a designation of Shoreline High Intensity. The applicant has proposed approximately 150 sq. ft. of new impervious surface in addition to minor vegetation removal. No trees are proposed for removal. The applicant submitted a SEPA checklist and General Habitat Area Review report with the application. When the DNS becomes appealable, the appeal period will be 14 days. NOTICE