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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Determination_and_Notice_220110DEPARTMENT 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 DNS-M: 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. This DNS-M 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: January 10, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000314 600 SW 10th St Parking Lot Upgrades LUA21-000273, ECF, SA-A PROJECT LOCATION: 600 SW 10th St (PID 2146000050) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Sky McClave, Kimley-Horn, 1000 2nd Ave, Suite 3900, Seattle, WA 98104 / sky.mclave@kimley-horn.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/2QDN7xf PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Administrative Site Plan Review to construct an asphalt surface parking lot north of the existing industrial building located at 600 SW 10th St (APN 2146000050). The building is currently occupied by a metal supplier and contains both warehousing and office space. The 10.01-acre site has a zoning designation of Medium Industrial (IM) and has a Comprehensive Plan future land use designation of Employment Area (EA). The site is currently occupied by a metal supplier with manufacturing and office space in an existing 114,531 sq. ft. masonry structure. The proposed surface parking lot would consist of 137 parking stalls in four (4) rows of 90-degree stalls with two (2) drive aisles and the associated perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping. According to the applicant, the proposed paved parking area is intended to replace the existing gravel parking area currently used for parking of WB-40 truck trailers and would not result in a change of use or additional traffic trips. The project proposes using an underground detention vault for flow control a modular wetland for water quality. Access to the parking area would remain via the three (3) existing curb cuts on SW 10th St. Access to the north onto to Seneca Ave SW would remain gated and provide emergency access only. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard is mapped on the project site. No trees are proposed for removal. The project would result in approximately 146,183 sq. ft. of new or replaced impervious surface. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Report, Drainage Report, and Traffic Memo with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022. 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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: PR21-000314 / LUA21-000273, ECF, SA-A Project Name: 600 SW 10th St Parking Lot Upgrades Applicant: Sky McClave, Kimley-Horn, 1000 2nd Ave, Suite 3900, Seattle, WA 98104 Project Location: 600 SW 10th St (PID 2146000050) Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Administrative Site Plan Review to construct an asphalt surface parking lot north of the existing industrial building located at 600 SW 10th St (APN 2146000050). The building is currently occupied by a metal supplier and contains both warehousing and office space. The 10.01-acre site has a zoning designation of Medium Industrial (IM) and has a Comprehensive Plan future land use designation of Employment Area (EA). The site is currently occupied by a metal supplier with warehousing and office space in an existing 114,531 sq. ft. masonry structure. The proposed surface parking lot would consist of 137 parking stalls in four (4) rows of 90-degree stalls with two (2) drive aisles and the associated perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping. According to the applicant, the proposed paved parking area is intended to replace the existing gravel parking area currently used for parking of WB-40 truck trailers and would not result in a change of use or additional traffic trips. The project proposes using an underground detention vault for flow control a modular wetland for water quality. Access to the parking area would remain via the three (3) existing curb cuts on SW 10th St. Access to the north onto to Seneca Ave SW would remain gated and provide emergency access only. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard is mapped on the project site. No trees are proposed for removal. The project would result in approximately 146,183 sq. ft. of new or replaced impervious surface. The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Report, Drainage Report, and Traffic Memo with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: January 10, 2022 Mitigation Measures: 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Draft Geotechnical Report and Infiltration Assessment prepared by PanGEO Inc, dated June 10, 2021, and future addenda. 2. The applicant shall submit an Archaeological Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery Plan (MIDP) to Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and any interested Tribes for review prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities. Documentation of the submittal shall be provided to the City of Renton prior to the issuance of building or construction permits. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 Environmental Review Committee Determination January 10, 2022 Page 2 of 2 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 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. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022. 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. Advisory Notes: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 1/10/2022 | 4:13 PM PST 1/10/2022 | 3:50 PM PST 1/10/2022 | 3:48 PM PST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 5 LUA21-000273 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov) 1.RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2.Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3.Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4.A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. 5.The applicant will be required to submit a Final Stream Mitigation Report and Maintenance and Monitoring proposal. In addition, the applicant will be required to comply with all the code requirements of RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas. This includes, but is not limited to, placing the critical area within a Native Growth Protection Easement, providing fencing and signage, and providing the City with a site restoration surety device and, later, a maintenance and monitoring surety device. 6.The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 7.The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. 8.This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. Fire: (Contact: Corey Thomas, cthomas@rentonrfa.org) 1.Existing hydrant may be relocated to an approved location. Eliminating this hydrant is not an option. Protective bollard posts will be required all around the hydrant. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 5 LUA21-000273 2.Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150-feet of all points on the building. Fire lane signage required for any on site roadways. Required turning radius are 25-feet inside and 45- feet outside. Roadways shall be a minimum of 20-feet wide. Roadways shall support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading. Minimum vertical clearance is 13-feet, 6-inches. Fire lane signage required per code. Development Engineering: (Contact: Jonathan Chavez, 425-430-7288, jchavez@rentonwa.gov) 1.See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated September 1, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 3 of 5 LUA21-000273 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 1, 2021 TO: Jonathan Chavez, Development Engineering FROM: Alex Morganroth, Planning SUBJECT: 600 SW 10th Street – Parking Lot Improvements 600 SW 10th Street LUA21-000273 NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-makers. Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. I have reviewed the land use application submittal for the 600 SW 10 th Street Parking Lot Improvement: parcel(s) 2146000050. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS WATER The proposed redevelopment project is within the City of Renton’s water service area and in the Valley 196- pressure zone. There is an existing 12-inch water main that runs through the parking lot, from the north, jogs east, then south along the east property line. Please refer to city water project plans no. W-0424. SEWER Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch diameter sewer main (see City plan no. S- 0091) located in SW 10th Street. STORM The site contains high seismic hazard areas. The site topography is generally flat. STREET SW 10th Street is a 4-lane Industrial Access Road, with an existing Right-of-Way (ROW) width of 60 feet. CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER Existing Water Services: •There is an existing 1.5-inch domestic water meter, south of the building (MTR-020323). o The existing backflow prevention device for the domestic service must meet current standards as required by Washington State Department of Health (WAC 246-290-490). In accordance with Drinking Water Regulations, the building must have a 1.5-inch RPBA (Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly). The RPBA shall be installed inside an above ground heated enclosure per City Standard Plan 350.2. The RPBA may be located inside the building if a drainage outlet for the relief valve is provided and the location is approved by the City Plan Reviewer and City Water Utility Department. •There is an existing 1.5-inch irrigation water meter, south of the building (MTR-020322). •There is an existing 8-inch fire service meter, south of the building (MTR-020325). DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 4 of 5 LUA21-000273 o The existing backflow prevention device for the fire sprinkler system must meet current standards as required by Washington State Department of Health (WAC 246-290-490). In accordance with Drinking Water Regulations, the building must have an 8” DCDA (Double Check Detector Assembly). Per the City of Renton standard plan number 360.2, the DCDA must be installed outside the building in a vault. It may also be installed inside the building at a location pre-approved by the water utility Cross Connection Specialist. a.Please contact Mick Holte, Cross Connection Specialist, by email mholte@rentonwa.gov or by phone at (425) 430-7207 to verify that your building is equipped with an approved DCDA, or for any questions regarding these requirements. 1.The existing hydrant is located in the proposed parking stalls. We are fine with continued protection of the hydrant using bollards along with the elimination of parking stalls in that location. We are also fine with a relocation of the hydrant to the adjacent proposed planting strip. a.The existing hydrant is shown located in a channelized area where no parking will be allowed. Bollards are called-out to protect the existing hydrant. 2.There are two 12” water valves in the proposed parking stalls. We are fine with stalls located over the valves provided that a valve marker per COR Std. Plan 330.1 is installed in the planting strip adjacent to the valve locations. a.Markers are not called out on the conceptual Civil Plans. Markers must be called out in the updated Civil Plans, to be submitted at the Civil Permit Application stage of the project. 3.Existing fuel tanks require a Renton Fire Authority Permit to be removed. 4.As the existing water services will be reused, no water system development charges are applicable. SEWER 1.Existing side sewers: a.Southwest of the building: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=2207148&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton&searc hid=775ef427-9d13-49bc-9a9d-467938fc6567 2.As the existing sewer services will be reused, no sewer system development charges are applicable. SURFACE WATER 1.A drainage report complying with the current version of the City adopted Surface Water Design Manual (SWDM) will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard area matching Existing Conditions and is within the Black River Drainage Basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWM. All stormwater improvements as per the drainage review along with stormwater improvements in the frontage are required to be provided by the developer. a.A preliminary Technical Information Report (TIR) by Kimley-Horn & Associates was submitted with the Land Use Application. The report provides information on all 9 Core Requirements and 6 Special Requirements. 2.Maintenance access is required for any proposed stormwater tracts and shall be designed and installed in accordance with the City adopted SWDM. 3.Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s street and stormwater conveyance standards. Any new storm drain installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM and shall account for the total upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas. 4.If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will be required to provide enhanced basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault. a.The Applicant is proposing a Bio Clean Modular Wetlands System for enhanced basic water quality treatment, per Core Requirement #8. Applicant must provide detail of system, showing Department of DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 5 of 5 LUA21-000273 Ecology GULD approval. Sizing of detention and water quality facility is undersized based on the cfs assumption of a pre-developed till grass condition. The actual characteristics of the existing pervious landscape is that of pasture. Applicant can model the new landscaping as pasture provided that soil amendments be used for all new pervious landscaping. 5.Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan, including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction permit application. 6.A Construction Stormwater Permit from Department of Ecology is required since clearing and grading of the site exceeds one acre. Applicant must obtain permit and provide proof prior to Civil Permit issuance. a.The Applicant must apply for this permit with the Department of Ecology. An active permit is required before issuance of the Civil Construction Permit. 7.A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured infiltration rates), with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be included in the report. The report should also include information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in order to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope stability for site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff. a.A geotechnical report by PanGeo Inc was submitted with the land use application. The report contains information on soil infiltration rates, groundwater table location, and soil types. The report concludes the there is existing fill material at the site, making it unsuitable for infiltration facilities. 8.Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided. 9.The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage submittals are available online at the City of Renton website. 10.The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,000.00. Fees that are current will be charged at the time of permit issuance. TRANSPORTATION 1.IF this project is proposing an interior remodel and no new construction or additions valued at over $150,000, no street frontage improvements or right of way dedication are required. 2.The applicant submitted a Traffic Memo from Gibson Traffic Consultants Inc., dated November 19, 2021. The memo states that the existing use currently generates 360 daily trips, 85 of those during the peak hours. The proposed project will not generate any new trips, therefore a Traffic Impact Analysis is not required. 3.Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements. GENERAL COMMENTS 1.All civil construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements: http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473 2.A landscaping plan and tree retention shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. 3.Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following: a.Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040. b.Detention vaults for storm water flow control. c.Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s). 4.Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2021 only and will be assessed based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3CB3A7A8-E3D0-4C56-A6E9-3567A8E14069