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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Agency_Ltr_211206 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 December 6, 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 (DNS) DETERMINATION DATE: December 6, 2021 PROJECT NAME: RENTON STATION SWITCHGEAR BUILDING / PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000406 / LUA21-000378, ECF, SA-A, CU-A 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. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have any questions, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner 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