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Home My WebLink AboutC_Applicant Ltr_210712 Enclosure cc: Renton Housing Authority / Owner(s) Sally Natalino/ Applicant July 12, 2021 Jennifer Taylor Lynx Consulting 17311 135th NE, Suite A100 Woodinville, WA 98072 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Crown Castle: 816039 WCF, LUA21-000203, ECF, CUP-A, MOD Dear Ms. Taylor: 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 July 26, 2021. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is su bmitted electronically. 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 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, you can reach me at (425) 430-7219 or at amorganroth@rentonwa.gov For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth 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: LUA21-000203, ECF, CUP-A, MOD APPLICANT: Jennifer Taylor, Lynx Consulting, 17311 135th NE, Suite A100, Woodinville, WA 98072 PROJECT NAME: PR21-000210 Crown Castle: 816039 WCF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Crown Castle (on behalf of AT&T), is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a modification in order to construct a new stealth Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) at 2902 NE 12th St (7227802040). The subject site is 61,133 sq. ft. (1.4 acres) in size and is located in the Residential 14 du/ac (R-14) zoning district and Residential High Density (RHD) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The property is owned by the Renton Housing Authority. A CUP (LUA18-000127) was approved in April 2018 to allow RHA to operate the Sunset Multi-Service and Career Development Center on the site. The applicant is proposing a 120-foot tall “faux tree” WCF. The WCF, classified as a ‘stealth’ tower, would be designed to visually mimic an evergreen tree. The purpose of the new facility is to replace the existing roof-top WCF located on the building on the site. The total lease area, approximately 2500 sq. ft., would be located to the north of the existing building. Maintenance access to the site is proposed via an existing public alley that connects the site to Harrington Ave NE. A gated entrance on the north side of the site provides access to the alley. No critical areas are mapped on the project site according to COR Maps. The applicant has proposed the removal of six (6) out of 48 total trees on the site. The proposal includes 1,996 sq. ft. of new or replaced impervious surface. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainage report, and environmental checklist with the application. PROJECT LOCATION: 2902 NE 12th St (APN 7227802040) LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton, Dept of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee 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. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20 -05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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. DATE OF DECISION: July 12, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 10F04B11-B1B6-4ECF-85A1-13D99F6F674A 7/12/2021 | 4:01 PM PDT 7/12/2021 | 3:49 PM PDT 7/12/2021 | 3:48 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: July 12, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000210 Crown Castle: 816039 WCF / LUA21- 000203, ECF, CUP-A, MOD PROJECT LOCATION: 2902 NE 12th St (APN 7227802040) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Taylor, Lynx Consulting / 17311 135th NE, Suite A100, Woodinville, WA 98072 /jtaylor@lynxconsulting.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/enxtebg PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Crown Castle (on behalf of AT&T), is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a modification in order to construct a new stealth Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) at 2902 NE 12th St (7227802040). The subject site is 61,133 sq. ft. (1.4 acres) in size and is located in the Residential 14 du/ac (R-14) zoning district and Residential High Density (RHD) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The property is owned by the Renton Housing Authority. A CUP (LUA18- 000127) was approved in April 2018 to allow RHA to operate the Sunset Multi-Service and Career Development Center on the site. The applicant is proposing a 120-foot tall “faux tree” WCF. The WCF, classified as a ‘stealth’ tower, would be designed to visually mimic an evergreen tree. The purpose of the new facility is to replace the existing roof-top WCF located on the building on the site. The total lease area, approximately 2500 sq. ft., would be located to the north of the existing building. Maintenance access to the site is proposed via an existing public alley that connects the site to Harrington Ave NE. A gated entrance on the north side of the site provides access to the alley. No critical areas are mapped on the project site according to COR Maps. The applicant has proposed the removal of six (6) out of 48 total trees on the site. The proposal includes 1,996 sq. ft. of new or replaced impervious surface. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainage report, and environmental checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 26, 2021. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20 -05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified. NOTICE