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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNSM_Determination_Applicant_Ltr_210405 Enclosure cc: Nord West Properties, LLC / Owner(s) April 5, 2021 Nicole Mecum Encompass Engineering & Surveying 165 NE Juniper St., Suite 201 Issaquah, WA 98027 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION VEK on Aberdeen Townhomes Plat, LUA19-000280, ECF, MOD, MOD, MOD, PP, SA-H Dear Ms. Mecum: 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, for a list of the Mitigation Measures. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 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. Also a virtual/telephonic public hearing will be held by the Renton Hearing Examiner on May 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application to consider Preliminary Plat Review, Unit Lot Subdivision, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Street Modification, and a Unit Lot Drive Modification. The applicant or representative(s) of the applicant is required to be present at the public hearing. A copy of the staff recommendation will be mailed to you prior to the hearing along with the Zoom invitation. If you have any further questions, please contact me at aweihs@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7312. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) PROJECT NUMBER: PR19-000448/LUA19-000280, PP, SA-A, ECF, MOD, MOD, MOD APPLICANT: Nord West Properties, LLC, 14435 NE 40th ST, Apt. B101, Bellevue, WA 98007 PROJECT NAME: VEK on Aberdeen Townhomes Plat PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat, Unit Lot Subdivision, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Street Modification, an Open Space Modification, and a Unit Lot Drive Modification for 12 townhomes. The subject site consists of one parcel (Parcel number 3119900066) located at 957 Aberdeen Ave NE. The subject site is 54,057 square feet (1.24 acres) and is located in the Residential Multi -Family (RMF) zoning district and the Residential High Density (HD) land use designation. The site currently contains one single family residence and several accessory structures, all of which are proposed for removal in order to construct two new townhome buildings, both with six units each. The applicant proposes to increase the maximum wall plate height up to 42 feet and increase the number of stories to four stories for both townhome structures though the Site Plan Review process. The proposed project would result in a net density of 15.13 du/ac. The Unit Lot Subdivision is proposed to be subdivided into 12 lots, three landscape tracts, two common open space tracts, one unit lot drive tract, and one critical area tract. The proposed unit lots would range in size from 864 sf to 1,106 sf. Access to all 12 units is proposed via a new unit lot drive extending from Aberdeen Ave NE. High landslide hazards, high erosion hazards, protected and sensitive slopes, a category III wetland, and a type Ns stream (John's Creek) are mapped on the project site. Of the 90 significant trees located on the project site, 29 significant trees are proposed for removal. PROJECT LOCATION: 957 Aberdeen Ave NE LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department 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). 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 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: April 5, 2021 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 & Economic Development DocuSign Envelope ID: 69D0A746-C343-49C8-931A-17990D5283F2 4/5/2021 | 3:08 PM PDT 4/5/2021 | 2:33 PM PDT4/5/2021 | 2:32 PM PDT 4/5/2021 | 2:30 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: April 5, 2021 PROJECT LOCATION: 957 Aberdeen Ave NE (APN 3119900066) PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR19-000448 VEK on Aberdeen Townhomes Plat / LUA19-000280 APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Mecum, Encompass Engineering & Surveying /165 NE Juniper St, Suite 201, Issaquah, WA 98027/ nmecum@encompasses.net LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED: Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also http://bit.ly/2Dhmt5K PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat, Unit Lot Subdivision, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Street Modification, an Open Space Modification, and a Unit Lot Drive Modification for 12 townhomes. The subject site consists of one parcel (Parcel number 3119900066) located at 957 Aberdeen Ave NE. The subject site is 54,057 square feet (1.24 acres) and is located in the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zoning district and the Residential High Density (HD) land use designation. The site currently contains one single family residence and several accessory structures, all of which are proposed for removal in order to construct two new townhome buildings, both with six units each. The applicant proposes to increase the maximum wall plate height up to 42 feet and increase the number of stories to four stories for both townhome structures though the Site Plan Review process. The proposed project would result in a net density of 15.13 du/ac. The Unit Lot Subdivision is proposed to be subdivided into 12 lots, three landscape tracts, two common open space tracts, one unit lot drive tract, and one critical area tract. The proposed unit lots would range in size from 864 sf to 1,106 sf. Access to all 12 units is proposed via a new unit lot drive extending from Aberdeen Ave NE. High landslide hazards, high erosion hazards, protected and sensitive slopes, a category III wetland, and a type Ns stream (John's Creek) are mapped on the project site. Of the 90 significant trees located on the project site, 29 significant trees are proposed for removal. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 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: A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers on the 7th floor of Renton City Hall, located at 1055 South Grady Way. NOTICE