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December 6, 2021
Carla Woodworth
GeoEngineers, Inc.
17425 NE Union Hill Rd., Suite 250
Redmond, WA 98052
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Renton Station Switchgear Building / LUA21-000378, ECF, SA-A, CU-A
Dear Ms. Woodworth:
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 December 20,
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.
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 reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-
6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
cc: Olympic Pipeline Company LLC/ Owner
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: PR21-000406 /LUA21-000378, ECF, SA-A, CU-A
APPLICANT: Carla Woodworth, GeoEngineers, Inc.,17425 NE Union Hill Rd., Suite 250,
Redmond, WA 98052
PROJECT NAME: Renton Station Switchgear Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, Administrative Site
Plan Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a critical area buffer determination for the installation a new
approximately 360 sq. ft. pre-manufactured switchgear building. The proposed building would have an approximate height
of 19 feet. The project site totals approximately 2.31 acres in area and is located within the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone and
Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. No changes in access or parking are proposed as a
result of the project proposal. The project site is mapped with a flood hazard area, sensitive slopes (slopes with gr ades
between 25 and 40 percent), a seismic hazard area, and a wetland. In addition, Panther Creek (a Type F stream) is mapped
off-site to the north of the project site. The project site is also located within the Urban Conservancy Shoreline Designation
of Springbrook Creek Reach C. The critical area buffer requirements may not apply to development proposed on sites that
are separated from critical areas by pre-existing, intervening, and lawfully created structures, roads, or other substantial
existing improvements. All proposed work would be conducted within existing developed portions of the project site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 2319 Lind Ave SW (APN 3023059084)
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 December 20, 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.
DATE OF DECISION: December 6, 2021
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8971D015-4EAE-42B5-B0FC-67A581E5AF5A
12/6/2021 | 3:11 PM PST
12/6/2021 | 1:33 PM PST
12/6/2021 | 1:40 PM PST
12/6/2021 | 1:56 PM PST
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. This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-
355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
December 6, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000406 Renton Station Switchgear Building /
LUA21-000378, ECF, SA-A, CU-A
PROJECT LOCATION: 2319 Lind Ave SW (APN 3023059084)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Carla Woodworth, GeoEngineers, Inc./17425 NE Union Hill Rd., Suite 250,
Redmond, WA 98052/cwoodworth@geoengineers.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/XRFgZLY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, Administrative
Site Plan Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a critical area buffer determination for the installation
a new approximately 360 sq. ft. pre-manufactured switchgear building. The proposed building would have an
approximate height of 19 feet. The project site totals approximately 2.31 acres in area and is located within the Heavy
Industrial (IH) zone and Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. No changes in access or
parking are proposed as a result of the project proposal. The project site is mapped with a flood hazard area, sensitive
slopes (slopes with grades between 25 and 40 percent), a seismic hazard area, and a wetland. In addition, Panther Creek
(a Type F stream) is mapped off-site to the north of the project site. The project site is also located within the Urban
Conservancy Shoreline Designation of Springbrook Creek Reach C. The critical area buffer requirements may not apply
to development proposed on sites that are separated from critical areas by pre-existing, intervening, and lawfully created
structures, roads, or other substantial existing improvements. All proposed work would be conducted within existing
developed portions of the project site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE