HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_20230914DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED)
– Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly desc ribes the application and the necessary Public
Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM before the
Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone -in option.
The public is highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: November 30, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000146 New Life Church Office Building / LUA23-
000330, ECF, CUP-H, SA-H, V-H
PROJECT LOCATION: 15711 152nd Ave SE (APN 2323059021)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
John Kay, K+ Architects / 10317 8th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125
/john@kplusarchitects.net
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document
Center website. See also bit.ly/3rqZqlK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, height Variance, street Modification, and Environmental (SEPA) Review in order to
construct a new office building on the site. The subject site is approximately 55.1 acres (2,401,898 sf) and is located at
15711 152nd Ave SE (Parcel no. 2323059021). The project site is currently developed with a 54,320 square foot religious
institution (New Life Church), a 36,000 square foot church auditorium, and a 38,680 square foot private school serving
children from K-8th grade. The site is also developed with a parking lot with approximately 796 parking stalls, a storm
water system, outdoor play areas, and a multi-purpose playfield. The applicant proposes to construct a new 6,400 sq.
ft. two-story building on the northern-most portion of the existing surface parking lot. According to the applicant,
construction of the building would eliminate approximately 40 surface parking stalls and require rerouting of some storm
detention pipes. A secondary fire exit is proposed via an exterior stairway off of the south side of the building. Site access
is proposed to remain via two existing curb cuts off of 152nd Avenue SE. Wetlands, a Type F stream (Maddison Creek),
sensitive and protected slopes, a high erosion hazard, a Special Flood Hazard area, and a high seismic hazard areas are
mapped on the site. Eight (8) trees are proposed for removal. Partial frontage improvement are proposed The applicant
submitted a Critical Areas Study, Traffic Impact Analysis, Geotechnical Report, an Arborist Report, and an Environmental
Checklist to evaluate the proposal.
DATE OF APPLICATION: November 20, 2023
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
November 30, 2023
NOTICE
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued .
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only
opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance
of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit Review,
Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Hearing Examiner Height Variance
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Bulding Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Critical Areas Report, Drainage Report, Geotechnical Report,
Traffic Impact Analysis
PUBLIC HEARING:
A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2023 at 11:00am before the Renton Hearing
Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The public is
highly encouraged to attend the meeting by using one of the following three methods:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09
Password: 443268
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580#
Password: 443268
If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that
all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will
do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating
in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written
comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the
day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to
participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here:
https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not
been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. If you have questions about this proposal please contact the project planner.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Residential Low Density (RLD) on the City of Renton
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Residential-14 (R-14) on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used
For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-110, 4-3-050,
4-9 and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on December 14, 2023. Please submit
comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 . Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton,
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.: PR23-000146 New Life Church Office Building / LUA23-000330, ECF, CUP-H, SA-H, V-H
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
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
CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA)
or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of
record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project
Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7219; Email:
amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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