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April 19, 2021
Evan Wehr
Ecco Design Inc.
203 N 36th St. Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98103
evan@eccodesigninc.com
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Perotto Lifts PR20-000305, LUA20-000255, ECF, SSDP
Dear Wehr:
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.
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 May 3, 2021.
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. 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 aweihs@rentonwa.gov or at
(425) 430-7312.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
Enclosure
cc: Gregory Perotto & Kristopher Bristow/ Owner(s)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, 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 (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR20-000305/LUA20-000255, ECF, SSDP
APPLICANT: Gregory Perotto & Kristopher Bristow, 1526 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
PROJECT NAME: Perotto Lifts
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit to install a new boat lift with a translucent canopy and a double jet -ski lift at 3905 Lake
Washington Blvd N (Parcel number 3342700011). The upland portion of the site is within the Residential-6 (R-6) Zone and
Residential Medium Density comprehensive land use designation. The waterward portion of the site is located in the Lake
Washington Reach D and is designated Shoreline Residential. The upland portion of the site is mapped with sensitive
slopes and high landslide hazards. The shoreline is currently armored with a rock bulkhead. The existing pier is a joint-use
pier that is shared with two other parcels. The proposed boat lift and canopy would be located approximately 14 feet
waterward of the ordinary high water mark on the south side of the pier. The proposed boat lift is 14 feet wide by 21 feet
long. The bunk of the boat lift would extend 18 inches above the ordinary high water mark and the lift would sit on the
lake bed of Lake Washington on foot pads that are 18 inches by 24 inches. The proposed canopy, which would be attached
to the proposed boat lift, is made of translucent materials and would be 12 feet wide by 39 feet long. The double jet -ski
lift is 8 feet wide by 10 feet long and would sit on the lake bed. The applicant submitted a Lake and Stream Study with the
project application.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3905 Lake Washington Blvd N (Parcel No. 3342700011)
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). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. 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 May 3, 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 19, 2021
DocuSign Envelope ID: 34909DAB-6019-4F61-92EB-7B00837F3E54
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4/19/2021 | 2:00 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:
April 19, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR20-000305; Perotto Lifts / LUA20-000255, ECF, SSDP
PROJECT LOCATION: 3903/3905 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN
3342700011)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Evan Wehr, Ecco Design Inc., 203 N 36th St. Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98103
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/pgVwQ3a
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit to install a new boat lift with a translucent canopy and a double jet-ski lift at 3905 Lake
Washington Blvd N (Parcel number 3342700011). The upland portion of the site is within the Residential-6 (R-6) Zone
and Residential Medium Density comprehensive land use designation. The waterward portion of the site is located in
the Lake Washington Reach D and is designated Shoreline Residential. The upland portion of the site is mapped with
sensitive slopes and high landslide hazards. The shoreline is currently armored with a rock bulkhead. The existing pier is
a joint-use pier that is shared with two other parcels. The proposed boat lift and canopy would be located approximately
14 feet waterward of the ordinary high water mark on the south side of the pier. The proposed boat lift is 14 feet wide
by 21 feet long. The bunk of the boat lift would extend 18 inches above the ordinary high water mark and the lift would
sit on the lake bed of Lake Washington on foot pads that are 18 inches by 24 inches. The proposed canopy, which would
be attached to the proposed boat lift, is made of translucent materials and would be 12 feet wide by 39 feet long. The
double jet-ski lift is 8 feet wide by 10 feet long and would sit on the lake bed. The applicant submitted a Lake and Stream
Study with the project application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 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.
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