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Enclosure
December 12, 2022
Timothy Prusa
KPFF Consulting Engineers
1031 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600
Seattle, WA 98101
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
PR22-000109 Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat, LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
Dear Mr. Prusa:
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 December 28, 2022.
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. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor
in our Finance Department. 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.
In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Virtual Public Hearing on January 17, 2023 at 11:00am, 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.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please contact me at avangordon@rentonwa.gov or (425)
430-7286.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Andrew Van Gordon
Associate Planner
cc: Thersa Bagnell & Paula Chambers/ Owner(s)
Aron Golden/Applicant
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
Project Name: Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat
Applicant: Timothy Prusa, KPFF Consulting Engineers / 1031 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600,
Seattle, WA 98101 / tim.prusa@kpff.com
Project Location: 13818 - 152nd Ave SE and 13929 154th Ave SE (APN 1463400020, 1463400021)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat and Environmental (SEPA) Review for
approval of a 12-lot subdivision. Lot sizes range from 9,013 square feet (Lot 6) to
11,580 square feet (Lot 1). One (1) tract is proposed for the purpose of
stormwater facilities (21,129 square feet). The project area has two (2) lots
(13818 – 152nd Ave SE and 13939 – 154th Ave SE) totaling 4.16 acres (181,167
square feet). The lots are located in the Residential Low Density Comprehensive
Plan land use designation and the Residential – 4 (R-4) zoning classification.
Vehicle access would be provided by two (2) new public streets: 1) an extension
of SE 139th Pl between 152nd Ave SE and 154th Ave SE, and 2) 153rd Ave SE with
a hammerhead easement turnaround between Lot 6 and Lot 7. Tree retention
requirements are proposed to be met through on -site tree retention. The City’s
mapping system does not indicate that there are critical areas on the site. The
two (2) existing residences and associated outbuildings would be removed.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: December 12, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to civil construction permit approval, the applicant shall rehabilitate the existing stormwater
ditch from the existing 18-inch (18”) outfall to the southern driveway at 14024 – 154th Ave SE. The
applicant may choose to tightline the existing ditch and upsize the existing driveway culverts or
regrade/realign the existing ditch and upsize the existing driveway culverts.
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 th e
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: C1021EBF-EAFE-4F89-8174-EC35D03F4C27
Environmental Review Committee De termination
December 12, 2022
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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. The appeal submitted
in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance De partment. 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.
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
DocuSign Envelope ID: C1021EBF-EAFE-4F89-8174-EC35D03F4C27
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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
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.: PR22-000109 Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat / LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
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
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:
December 12, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR22-000109 Maple Highlands Preliminary Plat/
LUA22-000122, ECF, PP
PROJECT LOCATION: 13818 - 152nd Ave SE and 13929 154th Ave SE (APN
1463400020, 1463400021)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Timothy Prusa, KPFF Consulting Engineers / 1031 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600,
Seattle, WA 98101 / tim.prusa@kpff.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/CF39CPp
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat and Environmental (SEPA) Review
for approval of a 12-lot subdivision. Lot sizes range from 9,013 square feet (Lot 6) to 11,580 square feet (Lot 1). One (1)
tract is proposed for the purpose of stormwater facilities (21,129 square feet). The project area has two (2) lots (13818
– 152nd Ave SE and 13929 – 154th Ave SE) totaling 4.16 acres (181,167 square feet). The lots are located in the Residential
Low Density Comprehensive Plan land use designation and the Residential – 4 (R-4) zoning classification. Vehicle access
would be provided by two (2) new public streets: 1) an extension of SE 139th Pl between 152nd Ave SE and 154th Ave
SE, and 2) 153rd Ave SE with a hammerhead easement turnaround between Lot 6 and Lot 7. Tree retention requirements
are proposed to be met through on-site tree retention. The City’s mapping system does not indicate that there are critical
areas on the site. The two (2) existing residences and associated outbuildings would be removed.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 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