HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220228DEPARTMENT 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 (DNS) 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. City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s
Proclamation 20-05 therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 10, 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 to consider the following petition. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the
methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: February 28, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000065 Home Depot / LUA21-000452, ECF, SA-H, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 901 S Grady Way (APN 2023059007, 1723059183,
9154600010)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Dan Zoldak, Lars Andersen& Associates / 4694 W Jacquelyn Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
/dzoldak@larsandersen.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/ZAw2Weo
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental
(SEPA) Review, and a Street Modification for the redevelopment of the existing former Sam’s Club into a Home Depot.
The proposed Home Depot project square footage would be comprised of a 109,800 -square foot main building and a
32,580-square foot Garden Center. The existing building is one story and approximately 24 feet in height with some
proposed architectural features that would be slightly taller. The project site totals approximately 15.36 acres in area
and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. The proposal includes the utilization
of the 4 existing curb cuts (two off of Talbot Rd S and two off of S Grady Way). The requested street modification proposes
to retain the existing pavement width as well as a reduced right-of-way width along the S Grady Way and Talbot R S
frontages. The parking lot would provide a total of 306 surface parking stalls. The Home Depot store proposes to display
and sell various seasonal items in a designated seasonal sales area in the parking lot that will be enclosed with a 6’ fence.
The seasonal display area in the parking lot will take place from March 1st to July 31st and November 15th to December
31st. The Home Depot store also permanently displays outdoors a number of items such as barbeques, patio furniture,
and material and fencing displays within areas located along the front of the store, which are to be designated with green
striping. A stream, wetland, seismic hazard area, and steep slopes are mapped on the site. A buffer determination is
requested in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.(g) "Sites Separated from Critical Areas" due to the separation of the
existing paved parking lot and Sam's Club building from adjacent critical areas.
DATE OF APPLICATION: December 13, 2021
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 28, 2022
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). 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.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Street
Modification Review
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Stream Study, Traffic Study, Wetland
Assesment
NOTICE
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of r ecord on this
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.: PR22-000065 Home Depot / LUA21-000452, ECF, SA-H, 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
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05,
therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 10, 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 Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of
Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA) 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 4-2-120A and
other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on March 14, 2022. 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. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project
Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6598; Email: jding@rentonwa.gov
S 7th St S 7th St Smithers Ave S S 6th St Grant Ave S High Ave S S 9th St Renton Ave S