HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_DNS_Applicant Ltr_210615
June 17, 2021
Ann Fowler
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR21-000001 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan Environmental Review , LUA21-
000116, ECF
Dear Ms. Fowler:
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 July 1, 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. Please refer
to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any questions, please
reach me at bgillia@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-7246.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Brittany Gillia
Assistant Planner
Enclosure
cc: City of Renton/ Owner
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:
June 17, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000001 Long Range Wastewater
Management Plan Environmental Review /
LUA21-000116, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Ann Fowler, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
afowler@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/knhndiq
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton Public Works Department, is requesting
SEPA Environmental Review for the City of Renton 2021 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan. The subject plan
will reviewed as a non-project action, as defined by Section 197-11-774 in the Washington Administrative Code. The
plan primarily serves as an update to the City of Renton’s 2010 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan and was
developed collaboratively by City staff and Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo), including ADS Environmental Services LLC
as part of the Carollo team. The plan addresses policies, criteria, assumptions, and recommendations regarding the
Wastewater Management of the City’s planning area with consideration to population growth and increased demands
on the sewer utility. The plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the water system in the short-term
over the next 10 years. It also provides a planning framework for the 20-year, long-term planning horizon.
The primary purpose of this plan is to identify capacity deficiencies in the wastewater collection system, develop feasible
alternatives to correct these deficiencies, and plan the infrastructure that will serve future development by addressing
facility reliability, public health, groundwater and environmental protection, operation and maintenance, and financing
issues. Maintaining a current Plan is required to meet the regulations of the Washington State Department of Health
(DOH) and the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management A ct. The plan also contains estimated
timeframes, which are the intended framework for future funding decisions. The applicant submitted an Environmental
(SEPA) Checklist with the application.
Per WAC197-11-340(2)(c) any person, affected tribe, or agency may submit comments to the City within fourteen
days of the date of issuance of the DNS.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 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.
CONTACT PERSON: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7246; Email: bgillia@rentonwa.gov
NOTICE
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 (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000001/LUA21-000116, ECF
APPLICANT: Ann Fowler, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 /
afowler@rentonwa.gov
PROJECT NAME: Long Range Wastewater Management Plan Environmental Review
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton Public Works Department, is requesting SEPA
Environmental Review for the City of Renton 2021 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan. The subject plan will
reviewed as a non-project action, as defined by Section 197-11-774 in the Washington Administrative Code. The plan
primarily serves as an update to the City of Renton’s 2010 Long Range Wastewater Management Plan and was
developed collaboratively by City staff and Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo), including ADS Environmental Services LLC as
part of the Carollo team. The plan addresses policies, criteria, assumptions, and recommendations regarding the
Wastewater Management of the City’s planning area with consideration to population growth and increased demands
on the sewer utility. The plan will be used as a guide in maintaining and improving the water system in the short -term
over the next 10 years. It also provides a planning framework for the 20-year, long-term planning horizon.
The primary purpose of this plan is to identify capacity deficiencies in the wastewater collection system, develop feasible
alternatives to correct these deficiencies, and plan the infrastructure that will serve future development by addressing
facility reliability, public health, groundwater and environmental protection, operation and maintenance, and financing
issues. Maintaining a current Plan is required to meet the regulations of the Washington State Department of Health
(DOH) and the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The plan also contains estimated
timeframes, which are the intended framework for future funding decisions. The applicant submitted an Environmental
(SEPA) Checklist with the application.
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
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 July 1, 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: F3AF94AC-B4FB-4986-A7DB-8D55B0D43273
6/17/2021 | 2:16 PM PDT
6/17/2021 | 10:54 AM PDT6/17/2021 | 10:45 AM PDT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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 17, 2021
DocuSign Envelope ID: F3AF94AC-B4FB-4986-A7DB-8D55B0D43273