HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_ERC_Notice_and_Determination_Issuance_220523DEPARTMENT 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 23, 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. 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 four (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 to tal of 374 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 -foot fence. 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. A stream, wetland, seismic hazard area, and steep slopes are mapped on the site. A buffer
determination is requested by the applicant in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.(g) "Sites Separated from Critical Areas"
due to the separation of the existing
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 6, 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: PR22-000065 / LUA21-000452
Project Name: Home Depot
Applicant: Clay Brasher, Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Rd, C19, Atlanta, GA 30339
Project Location: 901 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
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. 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 four (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 374 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-foot fence. 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. A
stream, wetland, seismic hazard area, and steep slopes are mapped on the site. A buffer
determination is requested by the applicant in accordance with RMC 4 -3-050B.1.(g)
"Sites Separated from Critical Areas" due to the separation of the existing
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: May 23, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. Construction on the project site shall comply with the recommendations of the submitted Geotechnical
Report, prepared by Terracon, dated September 15, 2021.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building p ermit plans to
verify compliance with the submitted geotechnical report. 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.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact 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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6314EAD5-0BEB-42DD-88C0-371F2EBC8E65
Environmental Review Committee Determination
May 23, 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
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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6314EAD5-0BEB-42DD-88C0-371F2EBC8E65
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