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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR22-000235 / LUA22-000291, SA-A, ECF
Project Name: Renton Retail Park
Applicant: Jenelle Taflin, Navix Engineering,11235 SE 6th St, Suite 150, Bellevue, WA 98004
Project Location: 7XX Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 0886610010)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA)
Review approval for the construction of an approximately 7,000 square foot multi-tenant
retail building at the southwest corner of Park Ave N and N 8th St (APN 0886610010).
The building would consist of a mix of retail and restaurant uses on approximately 0.97
acres (42,350 square feet) of the approximate 13.68-acre parcel. The project site
received Master Plan approval for a phased development on August 19, 2019 and a
minor modification approval on September 14, 2021 (LUA19-000094). The first phase
included development of a premier golf entertainment complex with up to 508 surface
parking stalls. The project site has a land use of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) and a
zoning designation of Urban Center-2 (UC-2). The property is bound by Logan Ave N to
the west, N 8th St to the north, Park Ave N to the east, and office buildings with parking
structure to the south. The property is also located within Urban Design District ‘C’, and
therefore subject to additional design elements.
Primary access to the site is proposed from Park Ave N. Additional access is av ailable
from Logan Ave N through the constructed Topgolf development. The site is relatively
flat with up to three (3) feet of grade difference throughout. According to City of Renton
(COR) Maps, the site contains high seismic hazards and a portion of the site is located
within the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. The soils consist of fill overlying
alluvial deposits. Groundwater was observed by the geotechnical engineer as shallow as
four feet (4’) from the existing ground surface. Preliminary estimates of cut and fill
include approximately 450 cubic yards to construct the proposed retail improvements.
No wetlands or streams are located on the property. Enhanced water quality treatment
for the recently constructed onsite parking lot area is provided by a Biopod Biofilter unit.
In addition, onsite landscaping was included as part of the Topgolf development. No
significant trees are proposed to be removed and eight (8) additional trees would be
planted as part of proposed phase two along with a variety of shrubs, grasses and
groundcover. A short plat application and a potential new hotel building are anticipated
to be submitted at a future date. The applicant has submitted a Technical Information
Report, Geotechnical Engineering Services, Landscape Analysis, Parking Analysis, Traffic
Impact Analysis, and Wetland Reconnaissance with the application.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: November 21, 2022
DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D2BB334-50A7-4DEB-B080-28705A1188AE
Environmental Review Committee De termination
November 21, 2022
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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
Mitigation Measures:
1. Project construction shall be required to comply with the recommendations found in the Geotechnical
Engineering Services Report, prepared by GeoEngineers, Inc. on October 29, 2019, and any future addenda.
2. The applicant shall be subject to the following contingency actions in the event if subsurface work encounter
soil and/or groundwater contamination:
a. Hazardous waste operations worker training, health/safety plan, and site control requirements, per
WAC 296-843;
b. Management of contaminated soil encountered during excavations, including sampling, containment,
and disposal at a permitted facility; and
c. Management of contaminated ground water, if encountered, including sampling, containment, and
disposal at a permitted facility.
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 j urisdiction may be involved,
the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Due to the City Clerk’s Office working remotel y, 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.
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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:
November 21, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000235 Renton Retail Park / LUA22-000291,
SA-A, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 7XX Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 (APN
0886610010)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jenelle Taflin, Navix Engineering / 11235 SE 6th St, Suite 150, Bellevue, WA
98004 / jtaflin@navixeng.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/MXd3QCx
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and
Environmental (SEPA) Review approval for the construction of an approximately 7,000 square foot multi -tenant retail
building at the southwest corner of Park Ave N and N 8th St (APN 0886610010). The building would consist of a mix of
retail and restaurant uses on approximately 0.97 acres (42,350 square feet) of the approximate 13.68-acre parcel. The
project site received Master Plan approval for a phased development on August 19, 2019 and a minor modification
approval on September 14, 2021 (LUA19-000094). The first phase included development of a premier golf
entertainment complex with up to 508 surface parking stalls. The project site has a land use of Commercial Mixed Use
(CMU) and a zoning designation of Urban Center-2 (UC-2). The property is bound by Logan Ave N to the west, N 8th St
to the north, Park Ave N to the east, and office buildings with parking structure to the south. The property is also
located within Urban Design District ‘C’, and therefore subject to additional design elements.
Primary access to the site is proposed from Park Ave N. Additional access is available from Logan Ave N through the
constructed Topgolf development. The site is relatively flat with up to three (3) feet of grade difference throughout.
According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains high seismic hazards and a portion of the site is located within
the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. The soils consist of fill overlying alluvial deposits. Groundwater was
observed by the geotechnical engineer as shallow as four feet (4’) from the existing ground surface. Preliminary estimates
of cut and fill include approximately 450 cubic yards to construct the proposed retail improvements. No wetlands or
streams are located on the property. Enhanced water quality treatment for the recently constructed onsite parking lot
area is provided by a Biopod Biofilter unit. In addition, onsite landscaping was included as part of the Topgolf
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.: PR22-000235 Renton Retail Park / LUA22-000291, SA-A, ECF
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
development. No significant trees are proposed to be removed and eight (8) addi tional trees would be planted as part
of proposed phase two along with a variety of shrubs, grasses and groundcover. A short plat application and a potential
new hotel building are anticipated to be submitted at a future date. The applicant has submitted a Technical Information
Report, Geotechnical Engineering Services, Landscape Analysis, Parking Analysis, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Wetland
Reconnaissance with the application.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2022. Due
to the City Clerk’s Office working remotely, 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 electro nically.
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.