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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Agency Ltr_DNSM_210615 Enclosure cc: Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources King County Wastewater Treatment Div. Matthew Feldmeyer, Renton Schools Larry Fisher, WDFW Maria Sandercock, 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 Wendy Weiker, Puget Sound Energy Erin George, City of Kent 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 June 16, 2021 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 - Mitigated (DNS-M) DETERMINATION DATE: June 16, 2021 PROJECT NAME: Seaplanes at Southport PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000192/LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 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. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any questions, please reach me at cclose@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7289. For the Environmental Review Committee, Clark H. Close Senior Planner 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: PR21-000192/LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP APPLICANT: Talvinder Sahota, SECO Development, Inc /1133 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 90, Renton, WA 98056 PROJECT NAME: Seaplanes at Southport PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240 and SEPA Environmental Review to conduct seaplane tour operations in and out of Southport on Lake Washington. The proposed use would allow contracted seaplane vendors to operate and service locations on Lake Washington from the finger pier located in front of the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The applicant is proposing to begin seaplane operations at the Hotel at Southport in 2021. The proposed project site is in the Urban Center (UC) zone, a high seismic area, Lake Washington Reach H, and Zone X – 500-year flood area. The site is designated as Shoreline High Intensity by the Shoreline Master Program. No trees are proposed for removal. No existing or potential residential units would have views obstructed by the proposed project. PROJECT LOCATION: 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 0523059075) 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 June 30, 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: June 16, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99324C27-9004-4EBB-9B87-589E2D4121CD 6/16/2021 | 8:35 AM PDT 6/16/2021 | 9:26 AM PDT6/16/2021 | 8:11 AM PDT 6/16/2021 | 10:31 AM 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: June 16, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000192 Seaplanes at Southport / LUA21-000177, ECF, TUP PROJECT LOCATION: 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 0523059075) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Talvinder Sahota, SECO Development, Inc /1133 Lake Washington Blvd N, Ste 90, Renton, WA 98056 / tsahota@secodev.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/Db2Sl9l PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240 and SEPA Environmental Review to conduct seaplane tour operations in and out of Southport on Lake Washington. The proposed use would allow contracted seaplane vendors to operate and service locations on Lake Washington from the finger pier located in front of the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The applicant is proposing to begin seaplane operations at the Hotel at Southport in 2021. The proposed project site is in the Urban Center (UC) zone, a high seismic area, Lake Washington Reach H, and Zone X – 500-year flood area. The site is designated as Shoreline High Intensity by the Shoreline Master Program. No trees are proposed for removal. No existing or potential residential units would have views obstructed by the proposed project. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 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