HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_SEPA_Determination_Issuance_DNSMDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425 -430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has probable
significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the optional DNS
process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
May 16, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000124 Brother Cadillac and GMC / LUA22-
000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 209 and 215 SW 12th St (APN's 3340402820,
3340402870, 3340402885, 3340402860, 3340402850,
3340402880, 3340402780, 3340402805, 3340402925)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
James Castino, Castino Architecture /8911 71st Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332 /
jimpilot22@gmail.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/UFaSu2w
The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit, and a street Modification in order to construct an addition to an existing auto dealership (classified as small vehicles
sales) and toq construct a new auto dealership on the adjacent site. The subject properties are located at 215 and 209 SW
12th St (APNs 3340402850, 3340402860, 3340402820, 3340402870, 3340402880, 3340402885, 3340402805, 3340402780,
3340402925) near the intersection of SW 12th St and Maple Ave SW. The project site totals approximately 2.72 acres in area
and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The site is located in the Automall Area A Overlay District. The site is currently occupied
by a primary building used for small vehicle sales and service, as well as multiple single-family residential homes. The applicant
proposes to redevelop the eastern portion of the site with a new 16,600 square foot auto dealership to include a
showroom/sales area, parts sale and storage area, service and shop, and various other support areas. A 1,600 square foot
canopy structure is also proposed in order provide covered charging for EV vehicles. In add ition, the applicant has proposed a
4,416 square foot addition to the service department on the west side of the existing dealership building near the intersecti on
of SW 12th St and Maple Ave SW. Associated site improvements would include asphalt paving and striping, underground
utilities, storm drainage and landscaping. Access to the existing building is not proposed to change, while access to the n ew
building would be via a single driveway off of SW 12th St. Cross -site access between the two buildings is proposed. The
applicant has proposed the removal of nineteen (19) trees on the site and the retention of one tree. According to COR Maps,
the site is mapped with a high seismic hazard. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, a Drainage Report, a
Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2022. Due to the
ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office is working
remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered
to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will
be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC
4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR22-000124 / LUA22-000125, ECF, SA-A, CUP-A, MOD
Project Name: Brother Cadillac and GMC
Applicant: James Castino, Castino Architecture /8911 71st Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Project Location: 209 and 215 SW 12th St (APN's 3340402820, 3340402870, 3340402885, 3340402860,
3340402850, 3340402880, 3340402780, 3340402805, 3340402925)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA)
Review, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and a street Modification in o rder to
construct an addition to an existing auto dealership (classified as small vehicles sales)
and toq construct a new auto dealership on the adjacent site. The subject properties are
located at 215 and 209 SW 12th St (APNs 3340402850, 3340402860, 33404 02820,
3340402870, 3340402880, 3340402885, 3340402805, 3340402780, 3340402925) near
the intersection of SW 12th St and Maple Ave SW. The project site totals approximately
2.72 acres in area and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The site is located in the
Automall Area A Overlay District. The site is currently occupied by a primary building
used for small vehicle sales and service, as well as multiple single -family residential
homes. The applicant proposes to redevelop the eastern portion of the site with a new
16,600 square foot auto dealership to include a showroom/sales area, parts sale and
storage area, service and shop, and various other support areas. A 1,600 square foot
canopy structure is also proposed in order provide covered charging for EV vehicle s. In
addition, the applicant has proposed a 4,416 square foot addition to the service
department on the west side of the existing dealership building near the intersection of
SW 12th St and Maple Ave SW. Associated site improvements would include asphalt
paving and striping, underground utilities, storm drainage and landscaping. Access to
the existing building is not proposed to change, while access to the new building would
be via a single driveway off of SW 12th St. Cross -site access between the two buildings
is proposed. The applicant has proposed the removal of nineteen (19) trees on the site
and the retention of one tree. According to COR Maps, the site is mapped with a high
seismic hazard. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis, a Drainage Report, a
Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental Checklist with the
application.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: May 16, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, prepared by Migiz i Group
and dated July 8, 2021, or future addenda.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical report(s). The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter
stating that he/she has reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion the plans
and specifications meet the intent of the report(s).
DocuSign Envelope ID: 206613E4-C662-427B-B5B2-D00F0C51DB08
Environmental Review Committee Determination
May 16, 2022
Page 2 of 2
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
3. The applicant shall sample soil for arsenic and lead following 2019 Tacoma Smelter Plume Guidance. If
lead or arsenic are found at concentrations above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup level,
construction workers and employees on site shall be notified of their occurrence.
4. If any Native American grave(s) or archaeological/cul tural resources (Indian artifacts) are found all
construction activity shall stop in accordance with RCW 27.53.060 and 27.44.020, and the
owner/developer shall immediately notify the Current Planning Project Manager, concerned Tribes’
cultural committees, and the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impac t Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under
their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental
impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved,
the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Gover nor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City
Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally
due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically.
Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4 -8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal
process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 206613E4-C662-427B-B5B2-D00F0C51DB08
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