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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_220811DEPARTMENT 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) - MITIGATED (DNS-M) 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 follow ing briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic Public Hearing will be held by the Renton Hearing Examiner on October 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application to consider the following petition. The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the m ethods listed below. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: August 11, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000229 Logan Six / LUA22-000283, ECF, SA-H PROJECT LOCATION: 340 Logan Ave N Renton, WA 98057 (APN 1823059264) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Andrew Kovach / 2115 Colby Ave, Everett WA 98201 / andrew@kovacharchitects.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/xXwcBWT PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting SEPA Environmental Review and Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review in order to construct a 170,335 sq. ft., six -story vertical mixed use building on the site located at 340 Logan Ave N (APN 1823059264). The proposed structure would have a maximum height of 91.3 feet. The 47,484 sq. ft. parcel is located in the Urban Center 2 (UC-2) zone and the Urban Design District ‘C’ Overlay. The parcel is currently vacant and is comprised of mostly grass areas with various areas of pavement and debris. The structure would include approximately 108 below grade or partially below-grade grade parking stalls and 17 surface parking stalls, 6,317 sq. ft. of commercial space, residential amenity spaces, and five (5) live work units at ground level, and 100 apartment units on floors 2 through 6 to be comprised of market rate and senior-only accommodations. Main access to the site is proposed via two driveways including one off of N 4th St and one off of N 3rd St. Frontage improvements including sidewalks, curb and gutter, and planter strips along N 4th St and N 3rd St will be completed as part of the project. Stormwater from the site would be conveyed to the City's stormwater conveyance system in the public ROW. No trees are proposed for removal as part of the project. According to COR Maps, a High Seismic Hazard Area, Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1, and Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2 are located on the site. The applicant submitted a geotechnical report, drainag e report, traffic impact analysis, and environmental checklist with the application. DATE OF APPLICATION: August 2, 2022 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 11, 2022 OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, MITIGATED (DNS-M): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that probable significant environmental impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS-M process to give notice that a DNS- M is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non -Significance- Mitigated (DNS-M). 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-M. PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, Sign Permit REQUESTED STUDIES: Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report, Traffic Impact Statement PUBLIC HEARING: 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 October 18, 2022 at 11:00AM 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: 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 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.: PR22-000229 Logan Six/LUA22-000283, ECF, SA-H 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  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 rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed USe (CMU) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Urban Center 2 (UC- 2) 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 4-9-070; 4-9-200; 4-3-050, 4-2 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed Mitigation Measures: The following Mitigation Measures will likely be imposed on the proposed project. These recommended Mitigation Measures address project impacts not covered by existing codes and regulations as cited above. 1. The project construction shall comply with the recommendations found in the submitted Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, prepared by Cobalt Geosciences, dated January 8, 2021, and future addenda. 2. If any Native American grave(s) or archaeological/cultural resources (Indian artifa cts) 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. 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, constr uction workers and employees on site shall be notified of their occurrence. 4. 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). Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on August 25, 2022. 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. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email: amorganroth@rentonwa.gov Wells Ave N Burnett Ave N N 4th St Williams Ave N