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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_210329 March 29, 2021 Jeff Weeder Galloway & Company, Inc 6162 S. Willow Drive, Ste 320 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION PR20-000158 / Walmart Pickup Expansion, LUA21-000044 Dear Mr. Weeder: 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- Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please contact me at amorganroth@rentonwa.gov or (425) 430- 7219 For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner Enclosure Bonnell Family LLC/ Owner(s) Scott Saifi/Applicant DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Kelly Beymer, Administrator Community Services Department Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: PR20-000158 / LUA21-000044 APPLICANT: Jeff Weeder, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Ste 320, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 PROJECT NAME: Walmart Pickup Expansion PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Walmart Stores, Inc, is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) review to construct a 4,574 sq. ft. addition and uncovered loading area for their online order pickup service. A previous application to allow for a 1,330 sq. ft. addition was processed and approved in 2020 under LUA20 -000119. Due to rising demand for online order pick up services, the applicant submitted a new land use application to allow for a larger addition in order to meet the new demand. The existing 150,158 sq. ft. building is located on a 12.2 acre site at 743 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059048). The subject parcel is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D Overlay. The proposed addition and loading area would be located on the north side of the building. A portion of the existing parking lot area on the north side of the proposed addition would be restriped to facilitate the online pick up service. As a whole, the proposed project would result in a net loss of 12 parking stalls due to the location of the building addition. New directional signage is also proposed within the existing parking lot in order to guide customers to the pickup location. Multiple landscape islands are proposed for removal in order to construct a new drive aisle and is estimated to result in the loss of three (3) trees. The applicant estimates that the project would create a total of 820 sq. ft. of new impervious surface. The site is located within a High Seismic Hazard. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Environmental Checklist with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 743 Rainier Ave S LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under their authority of Section 4 - 9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4 -8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. DATE OF DECISION: March 29, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 271F5A93-96CE-44A3-8491-6CC282E36CDC 3/29/2021 | 3:02 PM PDT 3/29/2021 | 3:08 PM PDT3/29/2021 | 3:09 PM PDT 3/29/2021 | 3:12 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 - MITIGATED (DNS-M) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNSM: THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION HAS PROBABLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED THROUGH MITIGATION MEASURES. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: March 29, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000158 Walmart Pickup Expansion / LUA21-000044, SA-A, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: 743 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059048) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jeff Weeder, Galloway & Company / 6162 S. Willow Drive, Ste 320, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111 /jeffweeder@gallowayus.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/ElTTyjE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Walmart Stores, Inc, is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) review to construct a 4,574 sq. ft. addition and uncovered loading area for their online order pickup service. A previous application to allow for a 1,330 sq. ft. addition was processed and approved in 2020 under LUA20-000119. Due to rising demand for online order pick up services, the applicant submitted a new land use application to allow for a larger addition in order to meet the new demand. The existing 150,158 sq. ft. building is located on a 12.2 acre site at 743 Rainier Ave S (APN 1923059048). The subject parcel is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D Overlay. The proposed addition and loading area would be located on the north side of the building. A portion of the existing parking lot area on the north side of the proposed addition would be restriped to facilitate the online pick up service. As a whole, the proposed project would result in a net loss of 12 parking stalls due to the location of the building addition. New directional signage is also proposed within the existing parking lot in order to guide customers to the pickup location. Multiple landscape islands are proposed for removal in order to construct a new drive aisle and is estimated to result in the loss of three (3) trees. The applicant estimates that the project would create a total of 820 sq. ft. of new impervious surface. The site is located within a High Seismic Hazard. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Environmental Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. NOTICE