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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Applicant_Ltr_221212 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 Page 2 of 2 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 12/12/2022 | 4:37 PM PST 12/12/2022 | 4:38 PM PST12/12/2022 | 3:37 PM PST 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