HomeMy WebLinkAboutDNS-M NOA_KC PSERN_16-000418NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
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: June 10, 2016
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA16-000418, ECF, SA-H, CU-H, VAR-H
PROJECT NAME: King County PSERN Emergency Communications
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) for a proposed
25-foot height increase and associated improvements to an existing 150-foot emergency communications tower. The proposal would result in an overall tower height of 175-feet. The project
site is the King County Office of Emergency Management located at 3511 NE 2nd Street. The project site is within the Light Industrial (IL) zoning district. The proposed communications
tower improvements are a component of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network project intended to replace and upgrade the existing regional emergency network used to reach and coordinate
emergency responders. Additional improvements to the communications tower include six (6) microwave dishes and two (2) antennas. Equipment and HVAC upgrades will occur within interior
of the existing emergency management building. The proposed tower extension and antennas are proposed to be painted to closely match the existing facility.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3511 NE 2nd St
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.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: June 7, 2016
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 10, 2016
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Sarah Telschow, Odelia Pacific Corp/ 5506 6th Ave S, Ste 202/ Seattle, WA 98108/ 206-979-6268/ steschow@odelia.com
Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review, HE Conditional Use, Site Plan Review-HEX, Variance
Other Permits which may be required: Building Permit
Requested Studies: Geotechnical Report
Location where application may
be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division, Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for July 26, 2016 before the Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers at 12:00 pm on the 7th floor of Renton City Hall
located at 1055 South Grady Way.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated COMP-EA on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and I-L 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, 4-2-130A, 4-9-030G, 4-9-030D, 4-9-250B5 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Matt Herrera, Senior Planner, CED – Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on June 24,
2016. This matter is also tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on July 27, 2016, at 12:00pm, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton.
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6578. 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,
or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional information by mail, please contact the project manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a
party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6593; Eml: mherrera@rentonwa.gov
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION