HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx 13_ERC Determination_Notice_ DNS.docDEPARTMENT 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
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not
have a significant adverse impact on the environment. This DNS 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, ECF,
SP
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