HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220113DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) AND PUBLIC HEARING
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development
(CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary
Public Approvals.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: January 13, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-
M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Lori Obeyesekere / 14881 Quorum Rd Dallas, TX 75254 /
lori@hlrinc.net
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document
Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/zIol8ay
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting master site plan, Hearing Examiner site plan, shoreline
substantial development, SEPA environmental review, and a street modification for a proposed mixed use
development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049). The subject
property is approximately 7.76 gross acres and is located within the Commercial-Office-Residential (COR) zoning
designation, Urban Design District C, and regulated shoreline jurisdiction. The site is mostly impervious surfaces and
was initially developed with five (5) light industrial buildings along with several smaller structures. Three (3) of the
industrial buildings have since been demolished. A stormwater pond exists in the southwestern corner of the site to
collect and treat stormwater runoff. The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) four-story apartment buildings
providing 385 residential units of studio, one, and two bedroom configurations where each of the proposed buildings
would wrap around at-grade courtyard(s). The residential density of the proposal would result in approximately 50
dwelling units per net acre. In addition, the redevelopment would include approximately 1,550 square feet of retail
space and a combination of 186 surface parking stalls and 218 ground level parking within the buildings. The proposal
would be constructed in three (3) phases. Each phase would include the construction of one of the three proposed
buildings – Phase 1 would include the construction of Building 2 (located in the southwest corner), Phase 2 would
include the construction of Building 1 (located in the northern portion), and Phase 3 would include the construction of
Building 3 (located in the southeastern corner). Primary access to the mixed use development would be provided by a
new roundabout constructed off Lake Washington Blvd N at N 43rd St.
The site generally slopes from north and east to the southwest. Grading would include 2,880 cubic yards of cut and
4,335 cubic yards of fill from an approved source. A permanent sidewalk and slope easement would be provided over a
fifteen-foot (15’) portion of the property’s frontage along the northwest side for future WSDOT improvements. A
portion of the Residential Development would occur within the 200-foot shoreline zone of May Creek. Six (6) significant
trees are proposed to be retained onsite. The City’s mapping system has identified the subject property is within the
Shoreline High-Intensity May Creek Reach B designation, Flood Hazard Area, and Seismic Hazard Area. Studies
submitted with the master application include transportation impact analysis, arborist report, geotechnical report,
preliminary technical information report, critical areas report, stream study, wetland assessment, flood hazard data,
and habitat data report.
DATE OF APPLICATION: January 11, 2022
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
January 13, 2022
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has
determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. Therefore, as
permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS-
M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated into a single comment
period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance-
Mitigated (DNS-M). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-
day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS-M.
NOTICE
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Master Site Plan Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan
Review, Shoreline Substantial Development Review, and a Street Modification
Review
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, and Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Critical Areas Report, Drainage Report, Flood Hazard Data,
Geotechnical Report, Habitat Data Report, Stream Study, Traffic Impact Analysis,
and Wetland Assesment
PUBLIC HEARING:
Per the Governor's Emergency Proclamation 20-28, the City of Renton is prohibited from holding an in-person meeting
at this time. Therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 15, 2022 at 11:00 am before
the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in
option. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://cutt.ly/FIyIuNV
Password: 443268
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580#
Password: 443268#
If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that
all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will
do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating
in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written
comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the
day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to
participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here:
https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the P lanning Division to ensure that the hearing has not
been re-scheduled at (425) 430-6583. Following the issuance of the SEPA Determination you may still appear at the
hearing and present your comments regarding the proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If you have questions about
this proposal please contact the Project Planner.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Office Residential (COR) on the City of
Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Office Residential (COR)
on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents
that Evaluate the Proposed
Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC Title IV - Chapters 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, and 9 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation
Measures:
The following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed project.
These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered by
existing codes and regulations as cited above.
1. The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical
Engineering Design Study, prepared by Hart Crowser, a division of Haley & Aldrich, dated May 20, 2021, and
future addenda.
2. The applicant shall create a public outreach plan in coordination with City of Renton to communicate with
road users, the general public, area residences, local businesses, and appropriate public entities about project
information; road conditions in the work zone area; and the safety and mobility effects of the work zone. The
public outreach plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to
engineering permit approval.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on February 11, 2022. Per RMC 4-9-
190.E.6, a thirty (30) day public comment is required for all Shoreline Development Permit applications. Please submit
comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4. Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton,
CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA)
or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of
record and will be notified of any decision on this project.
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on th is
proposal must fill out our online form at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or complete this form and return to: City of
Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#: __________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________
Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7289; Email: cclose@rentonwa.gov
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