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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, 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
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
PROJECT NUMBERS: PR22-000181 / LUA22-000197, ECF, SA-A, MOD
APPLICANT: Kathy Nagle / 130 Lakeside Ave, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98122
PROJECT NAME: Blue Origin DaVinci Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Blue Origin, LLC, is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review,
Environmental (SEPA) Review and a street modification for building tenant improvement and a fuel cell testing facility at
1415 Maple Ave SW (APN 3340403805). The 81,893 square foot (SF) property is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) and has a
comprehensive land use designation of Employment Area (EA). The project includes two scopes of work. The first scope
of work includes a change of use and interior tenant improvement of an existing 37,218 SF industrial facility (35,014 SF on
the main floor and 2,074 SF mezzanine office) to a research and development facility. Project improvements include a
7,726 SF mezzanine addition, elevator, laboratory spaces, mockup assembly, and continued office uses. The second scope
of work includes adding a 280 SF enclosed area with a new concrete slab for a free -standing modified shipping container
(37’ x 8’) for use as a fuel cell test lab. The fuel cell testing lab would be located near the northwest corner of the property
and would include a 20-foot-high premanufactured structural tower to support venting of hydrogen. Access to the secured
site would be retained from Maple Ave SW via two existing driveways and motorized gate s. The applicant is proposing to
retain 24 of the 25 existing surface parking stalls and an off -site parking agreement is available with Landmark Office
Partners at 1601 East Valley Rd allows for parking for 510 additional vehicles. In lieu of frontage imp rovements, Blue Origin
is proposing to extend the existing sidewalk on Maple Ave SW to SW 16th St and extend a new crossing with pedestrian
crossing warning lights. Most Blue Origin employees accessing the site would do so by foot from the leased offices a t the
Landmark property. The City’s mapping system has identified the subject property is within a high seismic hazard area and
regulated slopes can be found along the northern property line. The application includes a Geotechnical Engineering
Services Report, Trip Generation Memorandum, and a parking agreement.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1415 Maple Ave SW (APN 3340403805)
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impa ct 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.
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7/18/2022 | 3:21 PM PDT
for
7/18/2022 | 2:43 PM PDT
Anjela Barton
EXHIBIT 24
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
July 18, 2022
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MITIGATION MEASURES:
1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Geotechnical Engineering
Services Report, prepared by GeoEngineers, Inc., dated February 18, 2022 and any future addenda.
2. If subsurface work encounters soil and groundwater contamin ation, the following dewatering protocols and
mitigation measures shall be taken by the applicant: a) Hazardous waste operations worker training,
health/safety plan, and site control requirements, shall be followed per WAC 296 -843; b) Management of
contaminated soil encountered during excavations, including sampling, containment, and disposal at a
permitted facility; c) Management of contaminated groundwater, including sampling, containment, and
disposal at a permitted facility.
3. Project construction activities, that would result in disturbance into native soils be completed under
observation by a professional archeologist when more than one foot (1’) of native soils are exposed and
disturbed by the applicant. Consultation with concerned Tribes shall occur prior to survey activities.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 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.
DATE OF DECISION: July 18, 2022
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DEPARTMENT 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:
July 18, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000181 Blue Origin DaVinci Building / LUA22-
000197, ECF, SA-A, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 1415 Maple Ave SW (APN 3340403805)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Kathy Nagle / 130 Lakeside Ave, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98122 /
kathy@lmueller.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/eJG6j2t
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Blue Origin, LLC, is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review,
Environmental (SEPA) Review and a street modification for building tenant improvement and a fuel cell testing facility at
1415 Maple Ave SW (APN 3340403805). The 81,893 square foot (SF) property is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) and has a
comprehensive land use designation of Employment Area (EA). The project includes two scopes of work. The first scope
of work includes a change of use and interior tenant improvement of an existing 37,218 SF industrial facility (35,014 SF
on the main floor and 2,074 SF mezzanine office) to a research and development facility. Project improvements include
a 7,726 SF mezzanine addition, elevator, laboratory spaces, mockup assembly, and continued office uses. The second
scope of work includes adding a 280 SF enclosed area with a new concrete slab for a free-standing modified shipping
container (37’ x 8’) for use as a fuel cell test lab. The fuel cell testing lab woul d be located near the northwest corner of
the property and would include a 20-foot-high premanufactured structural tower to support venting of hydrogen. Access
to the secured site would be retained from Maple Ave SW via two existing driveways and motorized gates. The applicant
is proposing to retain 24 of the 25 existing surface parking stalls and an off-site parking agreement is available with
Landmark Office Partners at 1601 East Valley Rd allows for parking for 510 additional vehicles. In lieu of frontage
improvements, Blue Origin is proposing to extend the existing sidewalk on Maple Ave SW to SW 16th St and extend a
new crossing with pedestrian crossing warning lights. Most Blue Origin employees accessing the site would do so by foot
from the leased offices at the Landmark property. The City’s mapping system has identified the subject property is within
a high seismic hazard area and regulated slopes can be found along the northern property line. The application includes
a Geotechnical Engineering Services Report, Trip Generation Memorandum, and a parking agreement.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 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
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