HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220119DEPARTMENT 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 20-28.14 (and as amended) therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June
28, 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: April 20, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000109 Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat /
LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
PROJECT LOCATION: 13929 154th Ave SE (APN 1463400020, 1463400021)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Timothy Prusa, KPFF Consulting Engineers / 1031 Fifth
Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101 /
tim.prusa@kpff.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/CF39CPp
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary subdivision approval for a 12-lot plat. Lot
sizes range from 9,034 square feet (Lot 6) to 11,256 square feet (Lot 1). One tract is proposed for the purpose of
stormwater facilities (21,846 square feet). Associated site improvements include access improvements, landscaping and
stormwater infrastructure. The project area is two lots (13929 - 154th Ave SE & 13818 - 152nd Ave SE) totaling 4.16 acres
(181,167 square feet) and is located in the Residential Low Density Comprehensive Plan land use designation and the
Residential - 4 (R4) zoning classification. Vehicle access would be provided via two new public streets: 1) an extension of
SE 139th Pl between 152nd Ave SE and 154th Ave SE, and 2) 153rd Ave SE with a hammerhead easement turnaround
between Lot 6 and Lot 7. Trees retention requirements are proposed to be met through retention in the stormwater
tract and Lot 7. the City's mapping system does not indicate that there are critical areas on the site.
DATE OF APPLICATION: April 6, 2022
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
April 20, 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 propos ed 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, Preliminary Plat
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Landscape Analysis,
Traffic Study
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 June 28, 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:
NOTICE
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record 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.: PR22-000109 Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat / LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
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
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09
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 Planning 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 Residential Low Density (RLD) on the City of Renton
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential 4 (R-4) 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, 4-4, 4-6, 4-7 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 May 4, 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.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7286; Email:
avangordon@rentonwa.gov
SE 140th Pl
SE 138th Pl
SE 139th Pl SE 5thth Pl 154th Ave SE 156th Ave SE