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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_210823August 23, 2021 Chip Vincent City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION 2021 Docket #16, Group B, LUA21-000279, ECF Dear Mr. Vincent: 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 September 7, 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. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any questions, please call me at (425) 430-6576. For the Environmental Review Committee, Angie Mathias Long Range Planning Manager Enclosure cc: City of Renton/ Owner DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000002/LUA21-000279 APPLICANT: Chip Vincent, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT NAME: 2021 Docket #16, Group B PROJECT DESCRIPTION: #D-191 - ADUs with Religious Institutions – Revises Renton Municipal Code to allow accessory dwellings as accessory uses to religious institutions when located in a residential zone. Current code only allows ADUs as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling, thus prohibiting ADUs as an accessory use to religious institutions.; #D-194 - Retail Pet Sales – Revises the regulations regarding the general care of animals required of Kennels and Pet Day Care to include Retail Pet Sales to be clear that those regulations apply. Additionally, given that the new State legislation made a distinction between Pet Stores in general and those that sell cats and dogs, and that the City has two such stores it is reasonable for the City to establish specific regulations for stores that sell cats and dogs. The proposed additions represent both consumer protections, as well as animal health and safety. Additionally, there are some proposed regulations related to compliance by the businesses.; #D-196 - Height and Setbacks in RMF Zone - Revises the front and secondary front yard setbacks in the RMF Zone to be consistent with the setback requirements of the Residential-14 (R-14), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Village (CV), and Commercial Arterial (CA) Zones. The proposed amendment also seeks to ensure that additional height requests in the RMF zone are reviewed via the Conditional Use Permit process to be consistent with the review process in other zones, including the Re sidential-14 (R- 14), Center Village (CV), Commercial Arterial (CA), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), and Light Industrial (IL) Zones.; #D-199 - Residential Accessory Structures Revises RMC 4-2-110 by reducing the separation between residential structures from 6 to 4 feet, granting each residential lot 5% of the lot area for a detached accessory structure, while upholding current impervious surface limits; reducing the allowed height of DASs to 12’ from grade to the top of the structure; and requiring stormwater facilities for new residential development to be capable of ensuring each lot in a development can achieve the maximum impervious surface allowed by Renton Municipal Code. 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 September 7, 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 56134FD5-20FC-4D39-92EB-BC6FF2A53946 DATE OF DECISION: August 23, 2021 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 56134FD5-20FC-4D39-92EB-BC6FF2A53946 8/23/2021 | 2:02 PM PDT 8/23/2021 | 1:53 PM PDT8/23/2021 | 2:31 PM PDT 8/23/2021 | 3:11 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: August 23, 2021 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000002 2021 Docket #16, Group B / LUA21- 000279, ECF PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chip Vincent, City of Renton / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / cvincent@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/8QvV67Y PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2021 Docket #16, Group B items #D-191 – ADUs with Religious Institutions – Revises Renton Municipal Code to allow accessory dwellings as accessory uses to religious institutions when located in a residential zone. Current code only allows ADUs as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling, thus prohibiting ADUs as an accessory use to religious institutions #D-194 – Retail Pet Sales – Revises the regulations regarding the general care of animals required of Kennels and Pet Day Care to include Retail Pet Sales to be clear that those regulations apply. Additionally, given that the new State legislation made a distinction between Pet Stores in general and those that sell cats and dogs, and that the City has two such stores it is reasonable for the City to establish specific regulations for stores that sell cats and dogs. The proposed additions represent both consumer protections, as well as animal health and safety. Additionally, there are some proposed regulations related to compliance by the businesses #D-196 – Height and Setbacks in RMF Zone – Revises the front and secondary front yard setbacks in the RMF Zone to be consistent with the setback requirements of the Residential-14 (R-14), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Center Village (CV), and Commercial Arterial (CA) Zones. The proposed amendment also seeks to ensure that additional height requests in the RMF zone are reviewed via the Conditional Use Permit process to be consistent with the review process in other zones, including the Residential-14 (R-14), Center Village (CV), Commercial Arterial (CA), Center Downtown (CD), Commercial Office (CO), and Light Industrial (IL) Zones. #D-199 – Residential Accessory Structures Revises RMC 4-2-110 by reducing the separation between residential structures from 6 to 4 feet, granting each residential lot 5% of the lot area for a detached accessory structure, while upholding current impervious surface limits; reducing the allowed height of DASs to 12’ from grade to the top of the structure; and requiring stormwater facilities for new residential development to be capable of ensuring each lot in a development can achieve the maximum impervious surface allowed by Renton Municipal Code. 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 September 7, 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 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. CONTACT PERSON: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager; Tel: (425) 430-6576; Email: amathias@rentonwa.gov NOTICE