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ERC Report 15-000683_CA Zone Density Regulations
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING DATE: September 21, 2015
Project Name: CA Zone Density Regulations
Owner: City of Renton
Applicant: City of Renton
Contact: Angie Mathias, Senior Planner
File Number: LUA 15-000683
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Senior Planner
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for proposed
amendments to the maximum allowed density in the Commerical Arterial (CA)
zone. Maximum density would range from 60 du/acre to 0 based on existing
and planned transportation infrastructure and density of existing multi-family
units. These regulations would be citywide.
Project Location: Citywide
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
CA ZONE MAXIMUM DENSITY LUA 15-000683 0683
Report of September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 2
ERC Report 15-000683_CA Zone Density Regulations
PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
The City currently has a moratorium on new residential development in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, except
for the City Center Community Planning Area. The moratorium is in place primarily due to concern that the
maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre that is allowed in the zone is placing too much burden on
infrastructure. This proposal is intended to strike a balance between where the City seeks to incentivize
redevelopment with high density and/or where transportation infrastructure exists or is planned to accommodate
high density and where just straight commercial development would be more beneficial to the community given the
proportion of existing high density multi-family and lack of planned or existing transportation infrastructure that
accommodates high density, including pedestrians and bicycles. Staff proposes allowing residential development in
the CA zone by Community Planning Area and as follows: 60 du/acre in City Center and Highlands, 30 du/acre in
Kennydale and East Plateau, and 0 du/acre in Cedar River, Benson, and Talbot.
PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those
project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and
environmental regulations.
A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible
Officials:
Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period.
B. Mitigation Measures
None.
C. Exhibits
None.
D. Environmental Impacts
There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal.
E. Comments of Reviewing Departments
The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies.
All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and
possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental
determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, October 9, 2015.
Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed
in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady
Way, Renton WA 98057.