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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA22-000262_Lee_Property_Applicant_Packet_20221003 October 3, 2022 Gina Brooks Core Design, Inc. 12100 NE 195th St, Suite 300, Bothell, WA 98011 / GRB@coredesigninc.com SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION PR22-000243 Daniel Lee Property, LUA22-000262, ECF, SP Dear Ms. Brooks: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance- Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-7219. In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Virtual Public Hearing on November 8, 2022 at 1:00-2:00 pm, by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The applicant or representative(s) of the applicant are required to attend the public hearing. A copy of the staff recommendation will be mailed to you prior to the hearing. For the Environmental Review Committee, Alex Morganroth Senior Planner Enclosure cc: Daniel Lee/Owner Duwamish Tribe, Department of Ecology/Agencies/Party of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M) Project File Numbers: LUA22-000262 Project Name: PR22-000243 Daniel Lee Property Applicant: Gina Brooks, Core Design, Inc. / 12100 NE 195th St, Suite 300, Bothell, WA 98011 / GRB@coredesigninc.com Project Location: 720 S 55th St Renton, WA 98055 (APN 3123059125) Project Description: The applicant is requesting a SEPA Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Special Fill and Grade Permit in order to allow unpermitted grading and land clearing on the site to remain. The subject property is located at 720S 55th St. The project site (APN 3123059125) totals 2.5 acres in area and is located within the Residential – 1 (R-1), Residential – 8 (R-8), and Residential – 14 (R-14) zoning classifications. The western portion of the site is located within the Talbot Urban Separator Overlay district. An existing single-family home is located on the eastern portion of the site. Access to the site is provided via a private driveway off of S 55th St which crosses the adjacent property (3123059024) to the south of the project site. Two (2) Warning of Violations were issued on September 28, 2021 for site grading without erosion control measures installed and grading/excavation/mining without a grading license or permit (CODE21-000495). According to the project narrative submitted by the applicant, grading and installation of various impervious surfaces occurred on the site resulting in approximately 36,720 feet of ground disturbance. The total amount of earthwork was estimated by the applicant at approximately 233 cubic yards cut and 831 cubic yards of fill. In addition, small block walls were installed in order to create the flat yard surface to west of the existing home. Gravel was placed within the existing driveway and yard area, and approximately 3,143 square feet of new pavement was installed adjacent to the attached garage. Two (2) significant trees were removed. Proposed mitigation for the unpermitted improvements include hydroseeding, tree installation (completed), and creation of an ~20,000 square foot-Native Growth Protection Easement. COR maps indicates presence of a moderate landslide hazard, a high landslide hazard, sensitive slopes, and protected slopes on the site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Arborist Report, and Environmental Checklist with the application. Lead Agency: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development Date of Decision: October 3, 2022 Mitigation Measure: 1. The applicant shall submit a signed and sealed letter prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineering professional that includes a finding that the completed grading and land disturbing activities have not increased the risk of a landslide on the site, or on the adjacent properties. The applicant shall submit the letter to the Current Planning Project Manager within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance of the Special Fill and Grade Permit. 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: 7D211D1F-B07A-40FE-941A-604B1E70AF0A Environmental Review Committee Determination October 3, 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. Advisory Notes: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use actions. DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D211D1F-B07A-40FE-941A-604B1E70AF0A 10/3/2022 | 4:21 PM PDT 10/3/2022 | 4:16 PM PDT 10/3/2022 | 4:09 PM PDT For 10/3/2022 | 3:51 PM PDT 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: October 3, 2022 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000243 Daniel Lee Property/LUA22- 000262 PROJECT LOCATION: 720 S 55th St Renton, WA 98055 (APN 3123059125) APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Gina Brooks, Core Design, Inc. / 12100 NE 195th St, Suite 300, Bothell, WA 98011 / GRB@coredesigninc.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/NXq1v1p PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a SEPA Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Special Fill and Grade Permit in order to allow unpermitted grading and land clearing on the site to remain. The subject property is located at 720S 55th St. The project site (APN 3123059125) totals 2.5 acres in area and is located within the Residential – 1 (R-1), Residential – 8 (R-8), and Residential – 14 (R-14) zoning classifications. The western portion of the site is located within the Talbot Urban Separator Overlay district. An existing single-family home is located on the eastern portion of the site. Access to the site is provided via a private driveway off of S 55th St which crosses the adjacent property (3123059024) to the south of the project site. Two (2) Warning of Violations were issued on September 28, 2021 for site grading without erosion control measures installed and grading/excavation/mining without a grading license or permit (CODE21-000495). According to the project narrative submitted by the applicant, grading and installation of various impervious surfaces occurred on the site resulting in approximately 36,720 feet of ground disturbance. The total amount of earthwork was estimated by the applicant at approximately 233 cubic yards cut and 831 cubic yards of fill. In addition, small block walls were installed in order to create the flat yard surface to west of the existing home. Gravel was placed within the existing driveway and yard area, and approximately 3,143 square feet of new pavement was installed adjacent to the attached garage. Two (2) significant trees were removed. Proposed mitigation for the unpermitted improvements include hydroseeding, tree installation (completed), and creation of an ~20,000 square foot-Native Growth Protection Easement. COR maps indicates presence of a moderate landslide hazard, a high landslide hazard, sensitive slopes, and protected slopes on the site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Arborist Report, and Environmental Checklist with the application. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 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 Page 1 of 3 LUA22-000262 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov) 1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division. 2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays. 3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit. 4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. 5. The applicant will be required to submit a Final Stream Mitigation Report and Maintenance and Monitoring proposal. In addition, the applicant will be required to comply with all the code requirements of RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas. 6. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained. 7. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees. 8. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit. Development Engineering: (Contact: Nathan Janders, 425-430-7382, njanders@rentonwa.gov) 1. See attached Development Engineering Memo dated September 9, 2022 ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 3 LUA22-000262 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 9, 2022 TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner FROM: Nathan Janders, Development Engineer SUBJECT: Daniel Lee Property 720 S 55th St LUA22-000262 I have reviewed the application for the Daniel Lee Property located at parcel 3123059125 and have the following comments: EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is comprised of an existing parcels 3123059125, is approximately 108,900 square feet in size and is rectangular in shape. The site currently contains a single family residence. The site is fronted by private property on all sides and access S 55th St though an easement. WATER: The proposed project is within the City’s water service area, however, the project does not impact the water utility. SEWER: The proposed project is within the City’s sewer service area, however, the project does not impact the sewer utility. STORM: The site is generally sloped from the east to west. There are no existing stormwater features on site. The site is encumbered with landslide hazards and regulated slopes. STREETS: The proposed project site does not abut a public right-of-way (ROW). WATER COMMENTS 1. The proposed project does not impact the water utility. SEWER COMMENTS 1. The proposed project does not impact the sewer utility. STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS 1. Core Design, with the Land Use Application, submitted a Preliminary Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated May 25, 2022. Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls within the Flow Control Duration Standard- Matching Forested and is within the Black River Drainage Basin. The report is based ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 3 of 3 LUA22-000262 on a Simplified and Category 1 Targeted drainage review. Appendix C, Core Requirement 5, Special Requirements 1-4 and 6, have been discussed. a. General. The report references the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. The project shall comply with the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design manual which was adopted on April 22, 2022. i. Update the report to reference the 2022 RSWDM. a. General. The report is based on a simplified and category 1 targeted drainage review. Staff concurs with the assessment and core requirements included in the analysis. b. Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Core Requirement #5: The proposal includes a CSWPP and ESC plan. c. Appendix C, Simplified Drainage Requirements: The proposal includes an analysis of the large lot BMP’s per appendix C. Sheet flow and native growth retention are feasible BMP’s, however, feasibility is in small, isolated, areas on the parcel. In lieu, the applicant is proposing a single native growth area that is sized larger than prescribed in Appendix C. Further the native growth area is sized to mitigate the entire target surface area whereas the small, isolated areas would not reach full mitigation. Staff concurs this is acceptable. 2. A stormwater permit shall be required for the clearing/grading and erosion control. Contact the development engineering project manager when ready to apply. TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS 1. The proposed project does not impact the transportation/street network. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. The fees listed are for 2022. The fees that are current at the time of the respective permit issuance will be levied. Please see the City of Renton website for the current fee schedule.