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December 19, 2022
Vicki Fabre
Washington State Auto Dealers Association
621 SW Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
WSADA Headquarter Expansion / LUA22-000381, ECF, SA-A, MOD
Dear Ms. Fabre:
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 January 3, 2023 .
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. If you have
any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at avangordon@rentonwa.gov or (425) 430-
7286.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Andrew Van Gordon
Associate Planner
Enclosres
cc: WSADA Property, LLC/ Owner(s)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: LUA22-000381, ECF, SA-A, MOD
Project Name: WSADA Headquarters
Applicant: WSADA Property, LLC, Attn: Vicki Giles Fabre, 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Project Location: 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 3340404730)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review for a
1,390 square foot two (2) story expansion to an existing general office building. The expansion would include
additional office and meeting room space, bathrooms, a staircase and elevator to the second floor. The applicant is
requesting approval of a Site Plan Review to reduce required front yard and secondary front yard setbacks. The
applicant proposes a reduction in the front yard setback from SW Grady Way from 15 feet (15’) to 12 feet (12’) and a
reduction in the secondary front yard setback from Raymond Ave NW from 15 feet (15’) to 10 feet (10’). The applicant
also requests a modification to frontage improvement requirements to allow existing improve ments to remain.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: December 19, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. The project shall comply with the recommendations of the geotechnical report, prepared by Migizi Group,
Inc, dated September 26, 2022, and any updated report(s) associated with the building and construction
permits to ensure compliance with the intent of the initial reports.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical reports. The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter
stating that they reviewed the construction and building permits and in their opinion the plans and
specifications meet the intent of the reports.
3. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discoveries Plan prepared by a qualified professional with the
civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit
issuance.
4. The applicant shall sample soil for arsenic and lead following 2019 Tacoma Smelter Plume Guidance. If
lead or arsenic are found at concentrations above the Model Toxics Control Act (MCTA) cleanup level,
construction workers and employees on site shall be notified of their occurrence.
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.
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December 19, 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
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2023.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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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: Andrew Van Gordon, 425-430-7286, avangordon@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 vege tation 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 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.
6. 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.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Nate Janders, 425-430-7382, njanders@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated November 23, 2022
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $0.26 per square foot for th e new office space. This fee is
paid at building permit issuance.
2. The fire flow is unchanged from the original building. No new fire hydrants required.
3. Existing fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems shall be extended into the proposed addition.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
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1. None
Community Services:
(Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov)
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov)
1. None
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. None
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 23, 2022
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: WSADA TI
621 SW Grady Way
LUA22-000381
I have reviewed the application for the WSADA TI located at 621 SW Grady Way and have the following
comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is comprised of existing parcel 3340404730 It is approximately 32,672 square feet in size and is
rectangular in shape. The site is currently occupied by the existing WSADA building. The site is fronted by
SW Grady Way to the north, Raymond Ave SW to the west and private property on all other sides.
WATER: The proposed development is within the City’s water service area and in the Valley 196 Pressure
Zone. There is an existing 12-inch water main located in SW Grady Way (record drawing W-
0695) that can deliver a maximum flow rate of 4,700 GPM. There is an existing 12-inch water
main located in Raymond Ave SW (record drawing W-0420) that can deliver a maximum flow
rate of 4,200 GPM. The static water pressure is approximately 75 PSI at a ground elevation of
22 feet. There are multiple existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the property and one within
50 feet of the existing FDC. The site is located outside of an Aquifer Protection Area.
SEWER: The proposed development is within the City’s sewer service area. There is an existing 12-inch
gravity wastewater main located in the Alley abutting the southern property line (record
drawing S-014503 and W-365710). There is an existing 6-inch PVC sewer stub and 4-inch PVC
side sewer serving the property from the Alley.
STORM: The site is generally flat. There is an existing, private, on-site stormwater conveyance system,
detention facilities, water quality facilities and BMP’s (see project file SWP2703257).
STREETS: The proposed development fronts SW Grady Way along the north property line, Raymond Ave
SW along the west property line, an Alley along the southern property line and private property
on the eastern property line. SW Grady Way is classified as a Principal Arterial street with an
existing right-of-way (ROW) width of 100 feet according to the King County Assessors Map.
Raymond Ave SW is classified as a Commercial-Mixed Use & Industrial Access street with an
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existing ROW width of 60 feet according to the King County Assessors Map. The Alley has an
existing ROW width of 16 feet according to the King County Assessors Map.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Civil plans for the water main improvements are required and must be prepared by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Washington. Refer to City of Renton General Design and
Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix K of the City’s 2019
Water System Plan.
2. Based on the review of project information submitted, Renton Regional Fire Authority has
determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the proposed building addition remains
unchanged from the original building.
3. Based on the information provided with the land use application submittal documents, the
property is adequately serviced and no developer’s installed water main improvements will be
required to provide domestic and fire protection service to the development.
a. The existing water services shall be protected during construction.
4. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges and meter
installation fees based on the size of the water meters. Current fees can be found in the 2022
Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the
time of Civil Construction Permit issuance.
a. No development charges or installation fees are anticipated.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Based on the information provided with the land use application submittal documents, the
property is adequately serviced and no developer’s installed sewer improvements will be required
to provide sewer service to the development.
2. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for
sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be
found in the 2022 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based
on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. No development charges are anticipated.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. A geotechnical report dated September 26, 2022, completed by Migizi Group Inc., was provided
with the Land Use Application. The report discusses the soil and groundwater characteristics of
the site and provides recommendations for project design and construction. Geotechnical
recommendations presented in this report do not support the use of infiltration.
2. Sitts & Hill Engineers, Inc., with the Land Use Application, submitted a Preliminary Drainage Plan
and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated October, 2022. Based on the City of Renton’s flow
control map, the site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard - Matching Existing and is
within the Black River Drainage Basin. The report is based on a Targeted Category 2 drainage
review and Core Requirements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Special Requirements 4 and 6 have been
discussed in the Technical Information Report.
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a. General Comment: Staff concurs with the drainage review type, however, if major
alterations to the flow characteristics are altered then the facilities shall be modified as
needed for compliance with the 2022 RSWDM.
a. Offsite Analysis, RSWDM Core Requirement #2: All proposed projects must submit an
offsite analysis report that assesses potential offsite drainage and water quality impacts
associated with development of the project site. The preliminary TIR submittal includes a
Level 1 Downstream Analysis.
b. Conveyance, RSWDM Core Requirement #4: All new conveyance systems constructed as
part of the project must be sized to RSWDM standards for the total tributary area (onsite
and offsite) that the storm systems serve. The preliminary TIR includes a conveyance
capacity analysis.
c. Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Core Requirement #5: The proposal
indicates that a CSWPPP plan will be provided with the civil construction permit
application.
i. A CSWPP plan shall be provided with the civil construction permit application.
d. Maintenance and Operations, Core Requirement #6: The proposal includes a preliminary
operation and maintenance manual.
e. Financial Guarantees and Liability, Core Requirement #7: All proposed projects must
provide a performance surety in the amount determined by the Bond Quantity
Worksheet. The preliminary TIR indicates that a construction bond will be provided.
i. A Bond Quantity Worksheet shall be provided with the Civil Construction Permit
application and a performance surety shall be provided upon construction
permit approval.
2. There is a 2022 system Development Charge of $0.84 per square foot of new impervious. SDC fees
are payable at construction permit issuance.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. Frontage improvements are required for all new construction with valuation in excess of $150,000. The
proposed project fronts Raymond Ave SW to the west, SW Grady Way to the north, an Alley to the
south and private property on all other sides.
• SW Grady Way is classified as a Principal Arterial street with an existing right-of-way (ROW)
width of 100 feet according to the King County Assessors Map. Per RMC 4-6-060 the minimum
ROW width for a 5-lane Principal Arterial street is 103 feet that includes a 66-foot paved road
(33 feet from centerline), a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip, an 8 foot sidewalk, a 2 foot
clear space at the back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Approximately
1.5 feet of dedication along SW Grady Way and a radius, width to be calculated, at the SW
Grady Way/Raymond AVE SW intersection is required for the prescribed improvements. The
proposal includes a modification to retain the existing curbline and frontage improvements
along SW Grady Way.
i. Staff recommends approval of the requested modification with the following
condition: if the sidewalk abutting the site is not conforming to ADA standards, then
it shall be updated to conform to ADA standard.
• Raymond Ave SW is classified as a Commercial-Mixed Use & Industrial Access street with an
existing ROW width of approximately 60 feet according to the King County Assessors Map.
Per RMC 4-6-060 the minimum ROW width for a 2 lane Commercial-Mixed Use & Industrial
Access street is 69 feet that includes a 36 foot paved road (18 feet from centerline), a 0.5 foot
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curb, an 8 foot planting strip, a 6 foot sidewalk, a 2 foot clear space at the back of walk, street
trees and storm drainage improvements. Approximately 4.5 feet of dedication is required is
required for the prescribed improvements. The proposal includes a modification to retain the
existing curbline and frontage improvements along Raymond Ave SW.
i. Staff recommends approval of the requested modification with the following
condition: if the sidewalk abutting the site is not conforming to ADA standards, then
it shall be updated to conform to ADA standard.
• The site abuts an Alley along the southern property line which has an existing ROW width of
approximately 16 feet according to the King County Assessors Map. The existing Alley paved
along the entire property frontage. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Alley’s,
a minimum ROW width of 16 feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060 the paved roadway width for
a commercial alley is 16 feet.
i. The proposal does not depict changes to the Alley. Staff concurs that no further
action is needed as what is currently fronting the site along the Alley meets code.
2. Street lighting improvements are not required for projects consisting of less than five thousand
(5,000) square feet of commercial space.
3. Undergrounding of all existing utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
4. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
• A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
• Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
• The driveway width shall not be more than 30 feet exclusive of the radii of the returns or the
taper section.
• There shall be no more than one driveway for each 165 feet of street frontage.
5. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak) are
required to do a traffic impact analysis (TIA). A trip generation assessment dated September 2022
prepared by Heath & Associates, Inc., was included in the land use application. The assessment
determines that the net new peak hour trips in either the AM or PM is 2 and therefore a complete TIA
is not required.
• Staff concurs with the assessment.
6. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Restoration and Overlay requirements.
7. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building permit application will be levied,
payable at building permit issuance.
• Unless noted otherwise in the Fee Schedule, the 2022 transportation impact fee is $7,145.85
per net new PM peak Hour Vehicle Trip per PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trip.
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.
2. All civil plans shall conform to the current City of Renton survey and drafting standards. Current
drafting standards can be found on the City of Renton website.
3. A separate plan submittal will be required for a construction permit for utility work and street
improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of Washington.
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4. Please see the City of Renton website for the Construction Permit Application and Construction
Permit Process and Submittal Requirements. Please contact the City to schedule a construction
permit intake meeting.
5. All utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) serving the proposed development
must be underground in accordance with RMC 4-6-090. The construction of these franchise
utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
6. Retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing and stormwater detention vaults will
require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a licensed
engineer will be required as part of the building permit review.
7. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
8. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in
accordance with code requirements.
a. 7-feet minimum horizontal and 1-foot vertical separation between storm and
other utilities is required with the exception of water lines which require 10-
feet horizontal and 1.5-feet vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other
structure or wall or building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining
wall or of the building.
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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.: WSADA Headquarter Expansion / LUA22-000381, ECF, SA-A, MOD
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 19, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: WSADA Headquarter Expansion / LUA22-000381,
ECF, SA-A, MOD
PROJECT LOCATION: 621 SW Grady Way (APN 3340404730)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Vicki Fabre, Washington State Auto Dealers Association / 621 SW Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057 / vfabre@wsada.org
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/2MwI9PM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA)
Review for a 1,390 square foot two (2) story expansion to an existing general office building. The expansion would
include additional office and meeting room space, bathrooms, a staircase and elevator to the second floor. The applicant
is requesting approval of a Site Plan Review to reduce required front yard and secondary front yard setbacks. The
applicant proposes a reduction in the front yard setback from SW Grady Way from 15 feet (15’) to 12 feet (12’) and a
reduction in the secondary front yard setback from Raymond Ave NW from 15 feet (15’) to 10 feet (10’). The applicant
also requests a modification to frontage improvement requirements to allow existing improvements to remain.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2023.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE