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EXISTING ZONING Residential Single Family 1 EXISTING USE Undeveloped Addition of gymnasium , auditorium, and classrooms PROPOSED USE to existing church . COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Medium Density Multi -Family COMMENTS 1 . ) Proposed addition as part of a church is allowed in an R-1 zone by site plan approval . 2 . ) No expansion of sanctuary seating capacity is proposed. 3 . ) Parking required - 93 spaces ; parking provided 97 spaces . 4.1 pF RL,A, 1\ A ss., A F'A OFFICE O THE CITY ATTORNEY • RENTON.WASHINGTO 2 O POST OFFICE BOX 626, 100 2ND AVENUE BUILDING, RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ALPINE 5-86 01 0 13 D• GERARD M. SHELLAN, CITY ATTORNEY AO 0 if- JOHN K. PAIN, JR., ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 4TF0 SE PO' September 9 , 19 73 N%` Q i. SAP 1973 r, RECEIVED CITY of RENTON pMr. Mike .Smith CLERK'S OFFICE\`"Planning Department " d' City Hall 8Z 9 5 2 Renton, Washington 98055 Re; Highlands Community Church a Site Approval Application Dear Mike; Thank you for your memo of September 6 , 1973 received the , following day regarding the above captioned matter. We presume that this is the same matter that we discussed briefly the other day in which the applicant is proceeding under Section 4,706 , which requires the approval of the Planning Commission regarding the"use , plans , design and determination that the development is not detrimental to the adjacent surrounding properties and the enjoyment thereof". You did not mention in your memo under what section of the code the applicant is proceeding and what the proposed improvement consists of. However if special approval by the Planning Commission is required under the section above . quoted, then the matter of alleged view obstruction or impediment is certainly one of the proper elements to be considered in -giving,-:such' .an approval. Otherwise the words use , plans , design , etc. " would have little meaning. You realize , of course, that the foregoing only applies to a situation where the applicant is not entitled to a permit as a matter of right , but where any such permit is more or less conditional since it requires the special approval of the Planning Commission as in the given case. • Such deter- mination must be .exercised in a reasonable and realistic . manner. If we can be of any furth r ;elp to you, please advise . e y tr ly Your ard M. Shel an City Attorney GMS :bjm.: i CITY OF RENTON APPLICATION SITE APPROVAL FOR OFFICE USE ONLY File No . SA- 738-73 Filing Date 7- 5--73 APPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 : 1. Name /C1/2`44:4/2DS OM/AA/Ai/7 egheCji Phonee7 4 ;757 Address 3o3/ 77 cr /c — A 6-At/7 mt/ 2 . Property locationi9/Yi ' 3 . Legal description (attach additional sheet if neces ary) FiC 7`t) 7`f2 64(67,Jd S oe/es erg/ 3 4 . Number of acres or sq. 4 . Present zoning -,,if)/ 5 . What do you propose to develop on this property? ,1 , i75ailA ti /¢hi s .: 24 /0,6 G'i ef,r z-[%Gv ! ee/ee ac.//<zc 6 . The following information shall be submitted with this application: Scale A. Sito and access. plan (include setbacks , existing structures , easements, and other factors limiting development) 1"=10 ' or 20' B. Parking, landscaping and screening plan. . 1"=10 ' C. Vicinity map (include land use and zoning on adjacent parcels) 1"= 200 ' - 800 ' D. Building height and area (existing and proposed) 7 . PLANNING. COMMISSION ACTION: Date approved 06173Datedenied Date appealed Appeal action Remarks Planning Dept. 2-73 6 - APPLICATION : Site Approval APPLICANT : Highland Community Church LOCATION : Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th Sts . ZONING: R-1 APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE : 4-706 , ( 3) ; Chapter 22 : Parking and Loading REQUEST : An additional building to provide space for religious education and recreation . COMMENTS : 1 . Maximum height in an R-1 zone is 35 feet . 2 . Some excavation of the site of the proposed build- ing could reduce impact upon the adjacent residences . - This area has apparently been filled in the past . 3 . Applicant has agreed to provide additional land- scaping along all abutting public rights-of-way . This requires a minimum of 5 feet within the property lines . , 4 . Applicant has agreed to provide additional ground cover in the form of ivy on all landscaped areas . 5 . Parking required - 93 spaces ; Parking provided - 94 spaces . 6 . Structure will contain classrooms in the basement floor and a 'gymnasium/auditorium/kitchen on the ground floor . 7 . Sprinkler system must be provided . STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS : Recommend approval subject to the above conditions , including the submittal of revised elevations showing a reasonable reduction in elevation . This would require removal of some of the accumulated fill from the existing site . Also , approval is recommended subject to posting of a bond for installa- tion and maintenance of landscaping . EL AFFIDAVIT Highlands I. Wa I I Rre R W i I snn_ fnr Community Church being duly sworn, declare that I am the owner of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn before me this 3"day of 1973 Notary Public in and for the tate of Washington, residing at A( -0, i/(P) 1_ kil 6/4t-pt. Name of Notary Public) Signature of 0 ner) 45%b,' Highlands Community Church 3031 N. E Tenth Street Address) Address) Renton WeGhingt n City) State) Al 5 4751 Telephone) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me and has been found to be thorough and complete in every particular and to conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Planning Department governing the filing of such application . Date Received 19 By : Renton Planning Dept . 2-73 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION RENTON , WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE -HELD BY THE RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CITY HALL , RENTON , WASHINGTON , ON July 25th 19 73 , AT 7 : 30 P . M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS : 1 . BROADACRES , INC . , Appl . No . OSC-730-73 ; application for Open Space Classification for that property known as Longacres Race Track , located south of SW 16th St. between railroad •r/w on the west and Oakdale Ave . SW , extended southerly , on the east. Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 2 . SPECIAL PERMIT to remodel existing home for a medical clinic ; file No . SP-741 -73 ; property located at 4509 Talbot Road South ( Springbrook Rd . ) Legal description on file in Planning Department office:. (R-2 Zone ) . 3. SITE APPROVAL for addition to warehouse in M-P Zone ; file No . SA-737-73 ; property located on Seneca Ave . S . W. and S . W. 7th St . , Earlington Industrial Park . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 4. SITE APPROVAL for industrial laundry facility in M-P Zone ; file No . SA-742-73 ; property located on S . W. 7th St . near Seneca Ave . S . W . - Earlington Industrial Park. Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 5 . SITE APPROVAL for addition to Highlands Community Church to providekspaceforreligiouseducationandrecreationinanR-1 Zone ; file No . SA-738-73 ; property located on Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th Sts . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 6 . SITE APPROVAL for bus storage garage and bus parking facility in R-1 and R-3 Zones (for Renton Assembly of God Church ) ; file No . SA-739-73 ; property located on S . W. corner of Taylor Ave . N . W . and N . W . 2nd Place . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 7. WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ; file No . W-740-73 ; property located west of 1740 N . E . 16th St. - near Jones Ave . N . E . ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO SAID PETITIONS ARE, INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY , JULY 25 , 1973 AT 7 : 30 P . M. TO VOICE THEIR PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME . BYLUND V . WIK , SECRETARY PUBLISHED July 15 , 1973 RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION I , Michael L . Smith HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED :ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW . 7 ATTEST : Subscribed and sworn to before me , a Notary Public , SIGNED/441 / 6 on the day of 19 -13 . 00, 0. \ i — NOTICE OF PUBLIC •HEARING RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION RENTON , WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CITY HALL , RENTON , WASHINGTON , ONSeptember '26 1973 , AT 8 : 00 P . M . TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS : 1 . REZONE FROM G6000 to L-1 file No . R-743-73 ; property located on Grady Way South between Lind and Seneca S . W . Legal description on file ' in Planning Department office . 2 . REZONE FROM G to B-1 , file R-747-73 ; property located approximately 150 feet east of Park Ave . , North , on N . 30th St . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 3 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A PETROLEUM MARKETING PLANT IN "H-1 " ZONE , file No . SP-734-73 ; property located approx . 1 /2 mile west.' of East' Valley Highway , midway between Olympic Pipeline-Mobil Oil site and Longacres Race Track . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 4. SITE APPROVAL for addition to Highlands Community Church to provide space for religious education' and recreation in an R-1 Zone ; file No . SA-738-773 ; property located on Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E. 10th Sts . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 5 . SITE APPROVAL for bus storage garage and bus parking facility in R-1 and R-3 Zones (for Renton Assembly of God Church ) ; file No . SA-739-73 ; property located on . S . W. corner of Taylor Ave . N . W. and N . W. 2nd Place . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 6 . SITE APPROVAL for multi -phase wire granulating system for recycling of industrial use copper and aluminum wire in H-1 Zone ; file No . 1 SA-744=73 (for Sternoff Metals Corp . ) ; property located on So . 180th St . Legal • description on file in Planning Department office . 7 . SITE APPROVAL for aircraft research and development facility in P-1 Zone (for Dominion Aircraft Corp . ) ; file No . . SA-745-73 ; property located on NW side ,' Renton Municipal Airport . Legal description on file tn Planning Department office . 8. SITE APPROVAL for aircraft maintenance and storage facility in P-1 Zone (for Puget Sound Power .& Light Co . ) ; file No . SA-746-73 ; property loc d on w s s de R on Municipal Airport . Legal description on file in ann ngg e ar merlt e6 ce . ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITEDNIT197TO BE PRESENT AT , THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON September26 , AT 8 : 00 P . M. TO VOICE , THEIR PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME . Bylund::V . . Wik , SECRETARY PUBLISHED ' SPptemher 16 , 1973 • RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION I , Qi‘c C svN, 6-\ , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT. THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW . ATTEST : Subscribed and sworn to before me , a Notary Public , SIGNED _.z on the 1`k day of `. Q-`,-1 19 --(.3 . t v:( --IN) - A,,() L r c '' ' APPLICATION : SITE APPROVAL APPLICANT : HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCATION : Kirkland Ave . No . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th ZONING : R- 1 JX('' ' APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE 4-706 , 3 ; Chapter 22 , Title IV , Parking and Load- ZONING CODE : ing . REQUEST : Approval of 'plans to construct a proposed build- ing for religious education and recreation . COMMENTS : 1 . Applicant has shot new elevations of site showing the plans to be fairly accurate as submitted (± 6 " ) 2 . The height of the new structure has been suf- ficiently lowered to be well within the legal height limit for the area . 3. Applicant should be required to upgrade exist- ing parking lot present standards ( Section 4-2203 , 1 . , Building Additions , of the Parking and Loading Ordinance ) . 4 . Off-site improvements not existing must be installed . 5 . A parking requirement using a joint use con- cept has been developed . Total Requirement = 141 spaces See attachment. ) 6 . Gymnasium/auditorium/classrooms are reason- able and compatible uses for church facilities . The precedent has been set . Many of these combinations exist today . The gymnasium often increases the opportunity for indoor recrea- tion within the community . 7 . Driveway locations for proposed parking lot have been changed to reduce impact on adja- cent properties . STAFFrREC- OMMENDATION : Recommend approval subject to : 1 . Fulfillment of the parking requirement set by the Planning Department ( 141 , spaces ) . 2 . Finished building height to be equal to or less than but in no way greater than that indicated on the plans . 3 . Planning Department approval of a de- tailed landscape plan , for which a maint- enance bond or suitable maintenance con- tract is provided . EVISED OC Rj G U Ya G PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-25500co. o, pgTtOsEP-0- MEMORANDUM September 26 , 1973 TO : Files FROM : Mike Smith SUBJECT : Highlands Community Church REVISED PARKING REQUIREMENT ACTIVITY AREA NO . SPACES ORDINANCE 1 . Existing Sanctuary 121 Parking & Load- 607 Seating Capacity)ing Sec . 4- 2203 , 1 . 2 , New Gym. (7200 sq . ft. @ 1 72 Parking & Load- space/ 100 sq ft. ) ing , Section 4-2208 ,4 ,A . 3. New Auditorium (2 ,000 sq . ft. 20 Parking & Load- @ 1/ 100 sq . ft. ) ing , Section 4-2208 ,4 ,A . 4. Sunday School Classrooms 0 Parking & Load- Joint-Use with Sanctuary) ing , Section 4-2204 ,6 . 5 . Office Space ! ( 1800 sq . ft. 9 Parking & Load- @ 1/200 ) ing , Section 4-2208 ,4 ,A. TOTAL REQUIREMENT : 222 SPACES MS :wr i Renton Planning Commission Meeting September 26 , .1973 Minutes - Page 51 ACTION : SCHOLES MOVED , SECONDED BY LEMON , THAT THE NEW PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS FOR REZONES AND SITE APPROVALS BE POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 3 , 1973 , AT 8 : 00 P .M . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . The Chairman then read the names of the applicants affec- ted : Jay E . . Holmes , rezone ; Adolph C . Brown , rezone ; Sternoff Metals Corporation , site approval ; Dominion Air- craft Corporation , site approval,; and Puget Sound Power and Light Company , site approval . SITE APPROVALS : B. HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH : Appl . No . SA-738-73 ; site approval for an addition to provide space for religious education and recreation in an R-.1 zone ; property loca- ted on Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th Streets ., Chairman Teelgarden reminded the Commission that this was a continued :public hearing item that had been referred to the Community Services Committee for study and recommenda- tion . The Planning Director gave a brief description of what had traInspired since the previous meeting . Mr. Ericksen read a letter from Pastor Wallace R . Wil - son giving a'n account of the acquisition and development of church property since first purchased in 1957 and defin- ing the uses for the proposed addition . The " key areas of need" are dramatic presentations , youth functions , family night activities and church suppers and banquets . Special attention was brought to the postscript on the letter , which reads :; "At this point in time it is not the intent of the H . C. C . to use or to rent for use to another organi - zation any of the proposed facility for what is commonly called educational or day school purposes . " I The Planning Director advised that the matter of parking had been studied extensively . It is the interpretation of the staff that the Parking and Loading Ordinance would apply to the total facility and parking required as fol - lows : Sanctuary Seating Capacity of 600 -- 121 spaces Gymnasium 72 spaces Auditorium 20 spaces Office Use 9 spaces Sunday School Classrooms 0 spaces Joint-use with Sanctuary) Total : 222 spaces Note : There are 37 developed spaces at the present time . Discussion followed regarding the parking and traffic. load situation . The matter of view obstruction was reviewed by Mr. Erick- sen . He advised that the City Attorney indicated that the Commission does have the right to consider view and view obstruction as a legitimate item of concern . This would apply only to the situation where the applicant is asking 1 Renton Planning Commission Meeting September 26 , 1973 Minutes - Page 6 for special consideration and that the applicant ' s proposal is not allowed as a matter of right in that particular zone . Commissioner Scholes , Chairman of the Community Services Com- mittee , reported that they had met on three different occasions with both members of the church and members of the community . The Committee feels the parking requirement should be based on the total facility , since off-site parking is already a prob- lem and congestion exists on both Kirkland and 10th , North . The Committee reviewed the question of view obstruction and noted that the neighbors felt this was a significant item. The uses of the proposed facility were discussed at length . The Committee feels that if a gymnasium is not in any manner used as a commercial structure , it could be considered as a compatible church use . With respect to previous zoning , Commissioner Humble stated that the Highlands Disposition Plan Map - accepted by the City of Renton - indicated the property as P- 1 at the time of ac- quisition . (P-1 is defined as public or quasi -public use in the zoning ordinance . ) Slides and maps were shown , and the different areas of the property were noted by the Planning Director . In addition , slides presented by Mr. Kay Johnson , 912 Kirkland Avenue , N . E . , Renton , were viewed depicting traffic congestion and parking problems resulting from the present operation . Chairman Teegarden called for the presentation from the appli - cant. Mr. John Nason , church design coordinator , 11807 S . E . 192nd, Renton , discussed the subject of parking . The present lot pro- vides 37-38 spaces , but they are able to park 43 vehicles . Pub- lic streets are utilized , as well as areas behind the church and dedicated right-of-way of Jefferson . During Sunday school service , September 23rd , 440 people were in attendance . One hundred and forty were adults . One hundred and five vehicles were accountable to the church . At the 11 : 00 a . m. worship serv- ice , 573 attended (200-250 adults ) with 160 cars associated with the church . Mr. Nason said that future plans include two worship services and a combined Sunday school service , putting the maximum park- ing requirement on that service . They estimate parking for approximately 200 cars will be needed . As no further comments in favor of the application were offered from the audience , Chairman Teegarden requested comments from those speaking against it . Mr. Cornelus T. Gevers , 900 Kirkland Avenue , N . E . , Renton , spoke in opposition . Mr . Gevers read a letter to the Planning Commission , which he said represented the objections of the residents of the 900 block of Kirkland Avenue , N . E . to the pro- posed addition . They include the height and size of the build- ing , street parking and traffic congestion , and the use of High- lands Community Church for school facilities during week days . They suggested restrictive covenants , as follows , should the Commission recommend site approval : 1 . The facilities not be rented for commercial purposes . 2 . A bond be placed on the approval to guarantee the installa- tion and maintenance of required landscaping . Renton Planning Commission Meeting September 26 , 1973 Minutes - Page 7 Wallace R . Wilson , Pastor , Highlands Community Church , 3031 N . E . 10th , Renton , requested an opportunity to pub- licly apologize to Mr . Gevers , if problems have been created for the neighbors . Relative to the gymnasium , Pastor Wilson reported that the subject had been studied for four-five years and checked with the Renton School District and the Renton Recreational Council . While a considerable investment is involved , they feel they are filling a desired role in the community. Pastor Wilson said the school facili - ties were not a commercial but rather a costly enter- prise to the church . Two hundred and thirty-five chil - dren use that facility , for which $200 a month rental fee is paid , costing the church as a result . He stated that he does not agree that this is a commercial enterprise and noted that it is not their intent to establish some kind of commercial enterprise but to be of service . Discussion followed , with Pastor Wilson responding to questions regarding the uses of the proposed addition , parking and traffic problems , and landscaping from the Commissioners . Further discussion ensued with respect to resolution of the parking problem . Mr . Ericksen noted that the appli - cant ' s original plan provided 135 spaces and the revised plan 155 - 67 spaces short of the 222 recommended by the staff. Various solutions to the problem were considered , including joint-use with adjacent property owners and vacation of Jefferson Avenue . It was noted that parking on the streets does not count toward the 222 spaces re- quired by City Ordinance . In response to a question from Chairman Teegarden , the Planning Director advised the Commission that they have the right to specify conditions that are felt necessary in granting a special permit . If the applicant does not live up to the conditions , the Commission can reconsider in accordance with Section 4-722 ( B ) of the Zoning Ordi - nance . Seymour MOVED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED , seconded by Wik . Motion carried unanimously . ACTION MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY LEMON , THAT THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH SPECIAL PERMIT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS : 1 . THAT THE PARKING REQUIREMENT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT BE FULFILLED . 2 . THAT THE FINISHED BUILDING HEIGHT BE EQUAL TO OR NO GREATER THAN THAT ON THE PLANS AS REVISED 9- 17-73) . 3. THAT LANDSCAPING BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS FOR WHICH A MAINTENANCE BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 150% OF INSTALLATION FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD BE POSTED . Renton Planning Commi ssion Meeting September 26 , 1973 Minutes - Page 8 4. THAT THE FACILITIES NOT BE USED FOR. COMMERCIAL PUR- POSES WITHOUT REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION . MOTION CARRIED , SCHOLES ABSTAINING . Chairman Teegarden called for a five minute recess at 12 : 15 a .m. The meeting was recalled to order at 12 : 25 a . m . , all members of the Commission having been noted as being in attendance . C. RENTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD ; Appl . No . SA-739-73 ; site approval for a bus storage garage and bus parking facility in R-1 and R-3 zones ; property located on S . W . corner of Taylor Ave . N . W . and N . W. 2nd Place . Chairman Teegarden reminded the Commission that this is also a continued item that had been referred to the Community Serv- ices Committee for investigation and report . He requested a briefing from the Planning Director. Mr . Ericksen advised that meetings had been held with church group representatives and the architect . Alternatives had been considered , but it is the present position of the Church that they would like to pursue their original proposal . Commissioner Scholes , Chairman of the Community Services Com- mittee , reported that the Church is considering an increase in the number of their buses to a total of ten . The proposed garage would be a permanent facility and would be used for all maintenance work and fueling . The buses will be used for church functions only. The Committee requested that the Church consider 1 . an alternate location on the present church property , and 2 . a remote location , possibly in a B-1 zone . The Church sought the guidance of an architect . It was de- cided that they would continue to seek approval of the origi - nal plan , rejecting the northeast corner of the property or an off-site facility as too costly . It is the Committee ' s opinion that the proposed plan is incon- sistent with residential uses and recommendation that the Church relocate the facility to either a site on the present property that is consistent with bordering zoning uses or to a remote location . Chairman Teegarden called for comments from the Church . Mr. Wendell Beckwith of Beckwith and Spangler Architects , 14219 Lake Hills Boulevard , Bellevue , advised that this Church has chosen to use the buses as a means of transporting people to and from the Church . The garage facility is needed to maintain and assist this program. Pastor John M . Tappero , Assembly of God Church , stated that it would be impractical to rent another facility for their buses . He advised that they have no problems with the neigh- bors , congestion or view obstruction . He feels that anything that is done would improve the area and that landscaping would be provided . The Church is expanding with further building planned . Chairman Teegarden called for questions from the Commission . ROUTE SCHEDULE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE ROUTED 9/473 PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR; REZONE MAJOR PLAT 7g-73 SITE APPROVAL . ("_ MO,dc GtJ -v1 SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE, BEFORE SIGNATURE OR INITIA DEPARTMENT APPROVAL DENIAL DATE c BUILDING 3f-73 TRAFFIC ENG. 7 3 ENGINEERING 7"//17- FIRE HEALTH , REVIEWER'S COMMENTS OR APPROVAL CONDITIONS : 1 B Bap; _:')er 23, 1973 • To The Planning Commiaion of the City of Renton Renton, :Washington This letter is to confirm in writing the objections, we as residents of the 900 block of Kirkland Ave. N.E., have against the proposed addition to the. Highlands Community Church. All our;objections were voiced during the open. hearings for site approval of the addition to .the church and following is a summary of the major . ob j ecitions: 4' 1. The 'height and the size of the building. There is no need as we can see for the church,to build a gymnasium, which necessitates the height of the building. There are three gymnasiams . available in the immediate area, Most-"of the church activites like baseball and volleyball are held outside in the summer anyway.• 3±. The 'reasons .given:,i or needing• a gymnasiumare very doubtful. We as neighbors of the church have never seen any evening gatherings as you. slere-.„ lead to believe. ..There are u some youth,.activities during the zsummer, but we failed. to see the Wednesday xiightgatherings of.300 to 400 People, or for:-that;matter any other regular family night activities,. We discussed the size. of the building in regards to the available parkt g spaces many times during the hearings. We are firmly convinced that the proposed additionyill.:be grossly oversized for the size of the lot.' 'You will, most likely Mgtthe facts'Oil this subject from the Planning Department. However, we feel that the number of required parking spaces°should be•':; determined on,the basis of "joint usage" of the building s to avoid anymore willlead into the second item,problems.:;` This problem ea wvhich is 2. Street Parkin, and Traffic Congestion It 'i:,s currently already a problem with' the parking situation of the church. ;Not enough parking spaces are provided and cars are parked all over the area, which has made ouri:street hazardous with the traffic congestion to be expected on an arterial. « Doubling the floor area with the addition of only a few parking spaces. could only make the situation worse than it already is. Crossing the , street would virtually be impossible and the lives our children could ` be in jeopardy. qv 3. The Use of Highlands Community Church for School Facilities during Week- Days i. As discussed during the hearings, the church is being used for school facilities. This has created many aggrevations in the neighborhood. Traffic• created by this 'school has been terrible. Many instances of, ; speeding have been observed and cutting across dusty roads with all consequences is a frequent occurence. It should also be noted that_,the ' present facilities most likely dons t meet the D.Y+Y109.4 d-:,8i 9,wt40ox recreation requiremeats.'for educational facilities. We, therefore request that the P3anning Commission not approve the addition to the Highlands Community Church on the grounds : 1. That a gymnasium is not needed, is unjustified and is not a church facility. . 2. That the proposed building is too large for the lot size. 3. That the proposed building is detrimental to the adjacent property this apparently is a code violation) 4. That the proposed addition will .increase traffic congestion, parking problems and create a hazardous situation for the neighborhood. If, however, the commission plans to recommend some sort of site approval, we would strongly recommend the following: • 1. A restrictive' covenant be filed assuring that the facilities will not be rented for commercial purposes, i.e.: pre-school, athletic tournaments, banquets not associated with'a church activity, etc. A written statement to this effect starting 'with "at this time and point" cannot be construed as .a postive statement that this will not happen in the future, after the addition has been completed, 2. A bond be placed on the approval to guarantee the installation and maintenance of the required landscaping. No effort has been made by the church in the past to maintain a resonablo landscaping. We thank you for your cooperation and we certainly hope that you will accept . our objections and recommendations. Sincerely yours, 40-1.0444,a_ Cornelus T. Gevers 900 Kirkland Ave N.E. Renton, Washington Ln tiQavldS Couitkwck 3031 N.E. 10TH STREET 7 y RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 Telephones: Church ALpine 5-4751 WALLACE R.WILSON,Pastor Residence ALpine 5-4623 ot _ I II, I The Fancily Bible Church G Mn a, r II o`..iii6I iy 11 " IM/1 WWW r J 1,1 :i tea, September 19, 1973 F Rom\ gal ED , V Planning Commission SEp 19 ]973CityofRenton Renton, Washington 98055 IiTIiiiGentIemen: In response to the request of the Committee I submit the following information i Approximately nine years passed during the process of ac- quiring property from the Public Housing Authority for church purposes. Our first official inquiry was on February 24, 1949. On September 21 , 1954, I received a letter from the Housing Authority of the City of Renton relating to our request, to purchase the property which had been designated for a church site. (copy attached) At that time Block 32 was zoned P-1 , Public Use. The sale of this property to the Highlands Community Church was based upon our declaration that this site would be used for church purposes. The property was purchased in 1957 and on February 8, 1958, ground was broken for the construction of the first of three units of the total church plant. Four years later in July of 1962, construction of the second unit was begun. Now we need the additional space of our multi-purpose unit to facilitate the ministry of this growing congregation. The existing multi-purpose hall is approximately 45X55 ft. , with a small kitchen at one end and a small platform area at the other. The proposed multi-purpose gymnasium component of the new Christian Education Building would be approximately 75X100 ft., with professionally-sized and -equipped kitchen and staging area at opposite ends. I Planning Commission City of Renton Page 2 This would enable Highlands Community Church to adequate- ly program in areas where present facilities, with the demands of a sizeable congregation, are quite inadequate. Some key areas of need are the following: 1 ) Dramatic presentations. Youth dramas and musicals, Sunday school , Christmas programs, and other presentations with sizeable staging and seating requirements are either handicapped or pro- hibited in present facilities. 2) Youth functions. A growing youth program at Highlands Com- munity Church is rendering facilities inadequate for youth social activities and youth rallies. 3) Family Night activities. Highlands Community Church is cur- rently serving 300-400 in its Wednesday evening Family Night program. Both girls and boys are involved in sessions which com- bine training and instruction with crafts, recreation, etc. Presently the church is forced to rent facilities elsewhere to house part of the Family Night program-which of course presents problems which would be removed in the proposed facilities. 4) Church suppers and banquets. Because of the limitations of the present multi-purpose hall and our growing congregation, it has been over two years since the church has been able to have a congregational supper or banquet. The proposed facilities would enable us to re-introduce this vital priority of church family fellowship. These are some of the reasons which prompt us to request a permit to proceed with the full development of Block 32. Sincerely, 914111 Wallace R. Wilso Pastor WRW:mt C) RE 717424 14:: fkaNED CA, y_ SEP 19 1973 4 6/`1""47-- 1 PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION HOUSING AND HOME,FINANCE AGENCY SAN,FRANCISCO REGIONAL OFFICE 1360 Mission Street 1 San Francisco 3, California ray 8, .1957 Y Rev. Wallace R. Wilson, Pastor Highlands Community Church l'':•" 12608 S. E. 128th Street Renton, Washington Dear Sir: Thank you for your letter of May 2 advising us of the interpretation 1. of the Planning Commission of the City of Renton regarding" r-1 zoning of Block 32. on will be interested to lasiow•that we are proceeding with our Y';, >;`^ development Qf a plan for diuposingi of this particular parcel of k; land, making every effort to' give full consideration to,the beat r terests.of all parties concerned. a With early action by the Renton Housing Authority in response to•,our requests for certain local'informaation, we anticipate reaching a final conclusion on our disposition program within a short time. f' '`'' You may be assured that we will advise you just as soon as the de-. rr cision is made and approved by our Washington Office. In view of the interest of the Washington Congressional-Delegation, we are taking the liberty of sending a copy d this letter.to Senators Henry M. Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson, and Congressmen Thor C. Tollefson ands Don Hagnuson.. Sincerely yours, 4 Arthur L. Chiadek Acting Regional Director i - . FirsAT.iff?, HOUSING AUTHORITY of the CITY OF RENTON BOX 89 RENTON,WASHINGTON - k September 21, 1954 Mr. Wallace R. Wilson, Pastor Highlands Community Church 12608 S.E. 128th Street 1 . Renton, Washington Dear Mr. Wilson: r----- On May llth, 1954, you addressed a letter to me in which mal expressed interest in the ppmrty..7,onoLffig„sislutughsitein the s Liprs osition Plan ofrrixm IghlmT1E1 You also expressed interest in aining-TEFEMIng structures that were on that property and stated that it was your idea to remodel them to use as an educational plant for your Departmental Sunday School. In conversations we have had since the time of your letter you have requested that I determine whether or not the above mentioned dwelling buildings which have been designated for sale for removal from site could be obtained by you at the off-site price to be left on-site and remodelled. It is my understanding that the Public Housing Administration would not, as a matter of policy, sell dwelling buildings at an'off-site price with a condition that they remain on-site. Such a sale under such: conditions s conditions would establish a precedent that might have wide-spread reper- cupsions. We are therefore planning to include the buildings on the above mentioned land in our next sale of housing to be removed from site in order that the land may become available for re-development at the earliest possible date. Yours very truly HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RENTON Don Humble aecutive Director DH:bv PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION r''' 4 HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY r• ''{ d FRIINCISCO REGIONAL OFFICE i ' 1360 Mission Sheet r,• San Francisco 3, California April 9, 1957 k. .• In reply please refer to l SEIO:DISSFOSITION:L'OB WASH-45058, Renton Rev. Wallace R. Wilson, Pastor Highlands Community Church i a 12603 S. E. 128th Street Renton, Washington Dear Six: i' This refers to your application to purchase Block No. 32, Plat of Renton Highlands No. 2 for church purposes. r In reviewing our files, we find that in response to your letter of September 25, 1956 we4 wrote you on October 1, 1956 advising that our staff was working full time on the C.' ;'',,j: details involved in the sale of dwelling structures at V , Renton, and that as soon as that work was accomplished we i;:;>, .w,. would be in a position to proceed with the disposition of various parcels of land, and would then be glad to give sympathetic consideration to your application. We wish to advise you that we submitted a disposition pro- • gram to our Washington Office on April 5, 1957 covering the vacant land in Block No. 32, and as soon as a program is 1 approved, we will advise you. 1 • .,a Sincerely yours,4 QLLCftQOLL ACTING Regional Director a I 7 _ r On rn' Q) - r : z— u' GGESTED DFVELOPEMENT PLAN r E `; ° 1 U I SEND T r p f i_ SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 1<5 4 ;'' -v1 __ e11, Ili TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE1011 ' \ t MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING tl tA 9 1 I / r, 7': ._! PUBLIC ® SEMI BUILDINGS PUBLIC BUILDINGS 0j/C 1`.+r ` r-' ,'j 1 BUSINESS BUILDINGS 6 ! if -"I. T^, ` - - t-_' Al I c; PARK AREAS i, (' !J n3 , l; 1 ' - r 1,i) al r ) 11- i/ LI <<,,I u, r,J f II Y r___ I .r, ( r -— AI L__, i 1-1 Sri Fi Jiirno111) 411 I 180 \` ,/ i,')) r---- 11111-1:T ' r'. 0 0 Q r '1'1 1 i r. .."' 1. cn6( : AN, L- 11.-111'f, ii,_, Tri.., ---)t--- ---1 CR : -•',•( T 0001,E u lcn :i :: I 4 CI]cor n= or..i` /t —1 8II _tl [1_ p13 -- °Y - — , I - _1 13 fib ' ,, II." LE 5kr —1 . —4-1-- i 1. N D D I $ P' '0a,S I T' I 0' N P.. L, :q•, `N 9 r. l iR U PLANNING DEPARTMENT e RENTON,WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING ® RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 ® 235-2550 QO' 7FDSEP-MEMORANDUM September. 19 , 1973 TO: Files FROM: Mike Smith SUBJECT: Parking Requirement Highlands Community Church A. PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR EXISTING STRUCTURE 121 spaces (sanctuary seating = 607) 327 spaces (existing classrooms and chapel @. 1/200 sq. ft. ) 448 Total B. PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR NEW STRUCTURE 94 spaces (Aud. & Gym @ 1/100 sq. ft. ) 43 spaces (Classrooms & other @ 1/200 sq. ft. ) 137 Total Combined total existing and new structures 5:8:5: :spaces MEMORANDUM TO Files DATE 9--17-73 FROM Mike Smith SUBJECT Highlands Community Church I talked with John Nason of Highlands Community Church today. He said that he and a surveyor had shot new elevations of the site from various points. These new figures proved the oldiones to be fairly accurate (± 6 inches) . He said that he would begin to draw up a new set of plans including a new parking layout. He questioned how close he could come to the revised parking requirement. ± 95 spaces seems to be the maximum without alleviating more landscaping to the point of creating a sea of blacktop. I MEMORANDUM TO Files DATE 9-17-73 FROM Mike Smith SUBJECT Highlands Community Church I talked with John Nason of Highlands Community Church today. He said that he and a surveyor had shot new elevations of the site from various points. These new figures proved the old ones to be fairly accurate (± 6 inches) . He said that he would begin to draw up a new set of plans including a new parking layout. He questioned how close he could come to the revised parking requirement. ± 95 spaces seems to be the maximum without alleviating more landscaping to the point of creating a sea of blacktop. 71,i ' \ t, C).06jz i) ( i I u" 1=1 V 0b'N'I('K OF THE CITY ATTORNEY • RENTON, W ASHINGTON I^ V :. 9 + ':ter`- '."' ,O POST OFFICE BOX 626, 10O.2N0 AVENUE BUILDING. RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ALPINE 5-8678A1If it, Ol y (' GERARD M. SHELLAlP. CITY ATTORNEY pN3j\i Q' JOHN K. PAIN. JR., ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY sE September 9 , 1973 RgI11Eo ° SEP 24 1913 Mr. Mike Smith o --------------- Planning Department . 9 v City Ball Renton, Washington 98055`N4NG DE)°' L - Re : Highlands Community Church Site Approval Application Dear Mike: Thank you for your memo of September 6 , 1973 received the following day regarding the above captioned matter. We presume that this is the same matter that we discussed briefly the other day in which the applicant is proceeding under Section .4-706 , which requires the approval of the Planning Commission regarding the"use,. plans , design and determination that the development is not detrimental to the adjacent surrounding properties and the enjoyment thereof". You did not mention in your memo under what section of the code the applicant is proceeding and what the proposed improvement consists of. However if special approval by the Planning Commission is required under the section above quoted, then •the matter of alleged view obstruction or impediment is certainly one of the roper elements to be consi ere in.„giving ;such' an approvalfit zOtherwise t, a wor s IIuse , plans , design, etc. '' would have little meaning.I You realize , of course , that the foregoing only applies to a situation where the applicant is not entitled to a permit as a matter of right , but where any such permit is more or less conditional since it recuires the special approval of the Planning Commission as in the given case. Such deter- mination must be exercised in a reasonable and realistic manner.. If we can be of any further help to you, please advise . Very truly yours , Gar S tan 1 C; tto y GMS :bjm 1 r.. ', Ie .. . :.L . OV RP' t 1 7k' 1. OL Pic E OF THE CITY ATTORNL;.Y • RENTON,WASHINGTON. 1 rmrdA1 Qs~1 POST OFFICE BOX 626. 100 2ND AVENUE BUILDING. RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ALPINE 5-8678 0 ii p • GERARD M. SHELLAN, CITY ATTORNEY 0 I AL JOHN N. PAIN, JR., ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYOP TFDSEP-C 7- September 9 , 1973• OF RAN 1 1 R CF.IUE.D ° SEP 24 1973 Mr: Mike Smith Planning Department q City Hall L,, Penton, Washington 98055' G pEpP I Re: Highlands Community Church Site Approval Application Dear Mike: Thank you for your memo .of September 6 , 1973 received the following day regarding the above'•-captioned matter. We . presume that this is the •same matter that we discussed br,'iefly the other day in which the applicant is proceeding under Section .4-706 , which requires the approval of the Planning Commission •regarding the"use,. plans , design and determination that- the . development is not detrimental to the adjacent surrounding .properties and the enjoyment thereof". You did not mention in your Memo. under what section of the . coda the applicant is proceeding and what the proposed improvement consists of. However if special approval by the Planning. Commission is required under the section above quoted, then-the matter of alleged view obstruction or impediment is certainly one of the proper elements to be considered in,.giuinusuchan approval. Otherwise the words use , plans , design, etc. " would have little meaning. You realize , of course , that the foregoing only applies to . a situation where the applicant is not entitled to a permit as a matter of right , but where any such permit is more or less conditional since • it requires the special approval of the Planning Commission as in the given case. Such deter- mination must be exercised in a reasonable and realistic 1 manner.. If we can be of any further help to you, please advise . Very truly yours , i!" 17- L S lan • r C - t t o y 93/1S :b jm MEMORANDUM TO Gerard Shellan , City Attorney DATE 9-6-73 FROM Mike Smith SUBJECT _ Highlands Community Church Site Approval Application Due to the complicated nature and intense community interest with re- spect to th;e subject application , the Planning Commission would appre- ciate your opinion in writing on the matter of view. The question whether or ,not the Commission should consider the impact of a certain development: on this view enjoyed by adjacent properties has been raised . Can the Commission legally take this aspect into consideration when mak- ing their decision? Please advise Art Scholes , Chairman of the Commun- ity Services Commission of the Planning Commission . MS :wr a MEMORANDUM September 5 , 1973 TO : Files • FROM: Mike Smith SUBJECT : Highlands Community Church I met this morning with John Nason regarding the subject site approval application . He informed me that they would be hiring a surveyor and thus would be able to depict exact finished heights of both the proposed and existing structures . He also informed me he would be revising the parking lot plan . Some of the items of the revised plan would be : ( 1 ) change location of driveway on Kirkland Ave . , 2 ) eliminate driveway on N . E . 9th , ( 3 ) add two driveways on Jefferson Ave . , (4 ) increase the number of spaces . He showed me several elevation plans which indicated a maxi - mum finished height of 38 ' for the new facility and a 40 ' height at the south end ( the side with the cross on it) of the existing facility . He said the existing tower is 50 ' in height . Mr . Nason also gave me the exact property_ line dimensions for the site . The east side along Kirkland Ave . N . E . is 470 . 7 ' ; the west side along Jefferson Ave . N . E . is 553 ' ; the north side along N . E . 10th St. is 206 . 16 ' ; and the south side along N . E . 9th St . is 197 . 25 ' . The existing facility has a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 607 people . It also has a 1890 square foot chapel that is presently being used as a classroom. This figure added to the other squa•re_ footages used in classrooms gives a total of 65 , 310 square feet . Computing the sanctuary parking require- ment at one space per five seats , and the classrooms at one space per 200 square feet , the total parking requirement for the existing facility could be as much as 446 spaces . ( See Section 4-2208 , ( 7 ) , A. Churches of the Renton Parking and Loading Ordinance . ) According to Mr. Nason approximately 60% of the classes are for children . This would not increase the parking load . Sixty percent (60% ) of the 325 space re- quirement is 195 . This results in a total of 130 spaces needed for the remaining forty percent (40%) adult classes . Some Hof these will be members of families attending the serv- ice or other classes . It is also difficult to compute the 2 - number of "walk-ins " into the parking requirement formula . The 130 spaces added to the 121 spaces needed for the main sanctuary gives a total of 251 spaces needed if the existing structure were to lose its non-conforming status . Using section 4-2208 ,7 . ,A strictly the total parking require- ment for the new facility would be 137 spaces . The formula used was one space per 100 square feet of main auditorium and gymnasium space , equaling 94 spaces , plus one space per 200 square feet of classroom and other used space , equaling 43 spaces . However , this figure does not take into account the number of children attending classes and the fact that the gym probably won ' t be used at the same time the services or classes are being held . The Engineering Department said that off-site improvements would be required . Primarily these would consist of new curbs , gutters , and sidewalks where such items are absent , and the replacement of existing ones where needed . Water and sewer services are already existing in the area . MS :wr C.) 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT e RENTON,WASHINGTON 0 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 0 RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 M 235 2550 0 cD PA°' qtF 4. 41" MEMORANDUMDSEP1 August 29 , 1973 TO : Files FROM: Mike SUBJECT : Highlands Community Church 1 . COMPARITIVE ..BUILDING HEIGHTS Discussion with the Architect for the Highlands Community Church revealed that the height of the old church is approximately 40 feet on the side facing Jefferson Ave. NE and approximately 28 feet on the side adjacent to Kirkland Ave. NE,'lGhe existing tower is approximately 42 feet in height , requiring a variance at the time of its construction. The proposed structure will be 36 feet high on the side facing Jefferson Ave NE and 30 feet on the side adjacent, to Kirkland Ave . NE, The mean height would thus be approximately 34 feet . 2 . COMPARITIVE BUILDING COSTS The approximate cost of the existing facility was $160 ,000. 00 and was built using a great deal of voluntary labor. The new addition is estimated to cost approximately 400 ,000. 00 . 3 . PREVIOUS PARKING REQUIREMENT COMPUTATION Previously the parking requirement for the new facility Was estimated on the basis of 1 space per 100 square feet of auditorium and gymnasium space , neither of which was proposed to contain fixed seating. The other areas such as the foyer, the conversation area, the stage , the locker room, the Kitchen etc , were considered incidental to the main auditorium and gymnasium uses . The office space has since been added to the new building. The total requirement was 93 spaces , 92 for the auditorium and gymnasium and additional space for the library . The classroom space was considered to be used primarily by Sunday School children at the time that services were being held. This situation would not increase the parking requirement . . 4 . ;REVISED FLOOR AREA FIGURES IThe following figures were received recently from the architect . Some of these figures have been revised from P 9 ^ 2) those of the initial proposal . Auditorium 2 , 000 sq . ft . Stage 800 sq . ft . Kitchen 480 sq . ft . Foyer 720 sq . ft . Conversation 600 sq . ft . Gymnasium 7 ; 446 sq . ft . Locker room/bathroom -640 sq . ft . Class /conference room - 1 ,660 sq . ft . Classrooms 2 , 680 sq . ft . Library 360 sq . ft . 0'ffices 962 sq . ft . New or revised spaces 5 . REVISED PARKING REQUIREMENT Disallowing , for joint usage of spaces in any portion of the new facility the parking requirement would be as follows . Auditorium 1/100 sq . ft . = 20 spaces Stage 1/100 sq . ft . = 8 spaces Kitchen 1/100 sq . ft . =5 spaces Foyer 1/100 sq . ft . = 7 spaces Conversation 1/100 sq . ft . = 6 spaces Gymnasium 1/100 sq . ft . = 74 spaces Locker room/bathroom 1/100 sq . ft . = 6 spaces Class/conference rooms 1/100 sq . ft . = 17 spaces & 1per employee Classrooms 1/100 sq . ft . = 27 spaces Library 1/250 sq . ft . =1 space Offices 1/200 sq . ft . =5 spaces TOTAL REQUIREMENT ' 176 spaces MS : ta j fr U PLANNING 'DEPARTMENT • 12h:NTON, WASHINGTONMIR0 nMUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 235 2450 14tf SEP MEMORANDUM August 23 , 1973 TO : Gerard Schellan , City Attorney FROM: Gordon Y . Ericksen , Planning Director RE : Site Plan Approval , Church Addition , R-1 Zone (View Obstruction ) The Planning Commission Community Services Committee requests your opinion as to whether or not the Com- mission can legally consider view obstruction under Zoning Ordinance Section IV . 706 ( Subsection 3 ) . The matter of view obstruction appears to be one of the principal concerns of the, adjacent property own- ers . Your thoughts on the subject question would be appre- ciated . Thank you . GYE :wr i atigk ands eo{IYIIIYIUhitlJ' dt wncln 1 RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 fT Telephones: Church ALpine 5-4751 WALLACE R.WILSON,Pastor Residence ALpine S 4623 010 ," i7, om1i,t:a.:0- ;-'''' • The Fancily Bible Church r I 0*-- _____ ifilirI C tyy • • I lgl 1r A 1,`i + — I Rouble YY. . y sw. amp: y3 August 10, 1973 I 1 I Mr. Michael L. Smith Assistant Planner Planning Department Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Smith: I Thank you for advising us of the PIanning Commission meeting August 1st as 8:00 p.m. I regret that the information did Inot arrive until after the meeting was held, however, we did know of the meeting and our Building Coordinator, John Nason, was present. I understand that there was some objection voiced to a building of that size being put on this site by some of the neighbors. 1 shall plan to be present at the forthcoming meeting in September. Thank you very much. Very sincerely yours, d'Zice W.6.4. 7,6, pastor WRW/phc I 0 R AN REGENEo 2 AUG K I DES i la PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON oMUNICIPAL BUILDING ® RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • BA 8.3310 13 J' Q3,? CA PITA`O` aa August 10 , 1973 Wallace R. ' Wilson , Pastor Highlands Community Church 3031 N . E . Tenth Street Renton , Washington 98055 Re : Highlands Community Church , Application No . SA-738-73 , Site Approval for Addition 1 Dear Pastor Wilson : Bylaction of the Planning Commission at its public hear- ing meeting of August 1 , your request was continued to the meeting of September 26 , 1973 , and referred to com- mijttee for study and recommendation . The request is presently under study by the Planning Commission Community Services Committee . The Committee desires to meet with you and your representatives , as well as representatives from the community, to discuss the proposed addition . Pursuant to our conversation , I have confirmed a meeting date of August 29 , 7 : 30 P.M. , with the Planning Commission committee chairman , and said date would not present a prob- lem. The intent of the meeting is to allow informal dis- cussion in view of answering questions raised during the Planning Commission public hearing of August 1 , and to gain additional insight into your proposed development . If there are questions regarding the subject matter , please do not hesitate to contact me . Very ruly yours , ordon Y . cksen Planning ' rector GYE :wr cc : P . C . Chairman P . C . Community Services Committee Renton Planning Commission Meeting August 1 , 1973 Minutes - Page 3 Avenue . He discussed the landscaping which will be put in and stated that the applicant is working with the staff landscape architect at the present time. Mr. Ericksen stated that staff is recommending approval subject to posting of a bond for installation and maintenance of landscaping and an approved landscape plan . Commission comments were invited . Seymour questioned if the 15 parking spaces more than required were necessary at this time , or could the area be landscaped instead . Mr. Ericksen said it would be conceivable that the parking on .the south could be eliminated and put into landscaping . The Chairman noted that one parking space every 50-feet or so could be taken out and the area landscaped . Mole, suggested a turn- around on the east side of the south parking lot . The ' Chairman asked for audience comments . None were made . SCHOLES MOVED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED , SECONDED BY MOLA . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ACTION : SEYMOUR MOVED , SECONDED BY MOLA , THAT THE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY ELLING HALVORSON , INC . BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS : 1 . POSTING OF A PERFORMANCE BOND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING ( 150% ) . 2 . THAT THE APPLICANT WORK OUT WITH STAFF ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING TO THE PLAN SUBMIT i ED TO CONVERT A LARGE PORTION OF THE 15 EXTRA PARKING SPACES `10 LANDSCAPING. Question on the motion , MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . Ca BUFFALO SANITARY WIPERS CO . ; Appl . No . SA-742-73 ;; site approval for industrial laundry facility in M-P zone property located on S . W. 7th St . near Seneca Ave . S . W. , Earlington Industrial Park . Chairman Teegarden read a letter dated July 31 , 1973 , from Dave Benoliel of the Morris Piha Company requesting that the application of Buffalo Sanitary Wipers Company be withdrawn from the agenda as they have decided not to proceed with building plans in Earl i ngton Park at this time . Do HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH ; Appl _ No . SA-738-73 ; site adpprov_al for an addition to t_ovide s_Eace for reliciious N\ education and recreation in an R-1 zone ; property located on Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th Streets . Chairman Teegarden presented the application , and the Planning Director described it in detail and pointed out the property location . The request involves a site of approximately 2-2 acres in an R-1 zone , The Comprehensive Plan , however , indi - cates the area as a future medium-density multiple use , and the property to the west is zoned B-1 . -There is a public right-of-way along the west side of the property , and a sig- nificant change in elevation from the lower to the upper por- tion of the property . The property to the north is zoned R-3 , and the property to the east and south is R-1 . The Planning Director noted there is no proposed expansion of the existing sanctuary . The proposed addition would require Renton Planning Commission Meeting August 1 , 1973 Minutes - Page 4 93 additional parking spaces and the plan does meet the requirements of the Parking and Loading Ordinance . He stated that applicant will provide landscaping along all abutting public right-of-ways , which requires a minimum of 5 feet within the property lines . Staff is recommend- ing a change in the parking proposed on the upper parking lot at the entrance to the_ sanctuary for safety reasons . There would have to be some changes to the landscape plan of a minor nature . With those exceptions noted in the staff report of August 1st , the plan does meet the require- ments of the Zoning Ordinance and the Parking and Loading Ordinance . Lyman Houk , of the Public Works Department , explained the deed restrictions on this property ( in regard to mineral resources ) and the fact that when the property was turned over to the City they assumed the repair and maintenance of the water system , sewer system , etc . , as well as the streets themselves . Discussion ensued as to whether applicant is proposing to landscape the northern side of the property . Mr . Ericksen replied he did not think it was their intent to do so . In reply to a question by Seymour , he- stated he did not think the landscaping requirement of the Parking and Loading Ordinance could be applied retroactively to the existing development (since there was no landscape requirement at the time it was developed ) , but would only apply to the portion " to be newly developed . Commissioner Ross arrived at 9 : 00 p .m . Discussion then followed on the possibility of the vacation I of Jefferson Avenue to the west of subject property , and Lyman Houk ®xplained the procedures which would be involved . Seymour questioned if off-site improvements would be re- qu.ired ,, and the Planning Director stated in his opinion it 'might be more appropriate to put in additional land- scaping rather than off-site improvements on the west property line , and he felt it might be feasible for the church to request that the off-site improvements requirement be waived in view of existing improvements . Slides of the property were shown , as well as the surround- ing uses and the proposed plans . Mr . Ericksen pointed out that it would be a two-story structure from the ground level ( the lowest level) , and would probably be about 32 plus feet in height. He also showed the south eleva- tion view in relation to the existing church structure . Chairman Teegarden asked for comments from a representa- tive of the church . Mr . John Nason , 11807 S . E . 192nd St . , stated he had been working with the church in coordinating the design , and that they had gone to the flat roof because of the height problem. From the mean grade , he noted , they would be within the 35- foot limit . Mr . Ericksen said the mean grade level would probably be taken on the east ele- vation . Mr . Nason stated this structure is being stepped down one level from the existing building , and the top of of this structure will be 10-ft . below the existing building . The question of landscaping the north side of the property was discussed , and Chairman felt if the landscaping and parking areas were defined as indicated, on the drawing it would be a much better situation both from a traffic and appearance standpoint . Renton Planning Commission Meeting August 1 , .1973 Minutes 7 Paye 5 Mr. William Flynn , 911 Lynwood Ave . N . E . , made a statement objecting to the height of the proposed structure , and ques- tioning the necessity of the gymnasium and the additional classrooms . Bob Gevers , 900 Kirkland Avenue N . E . , noted there was a discrepancy between the elevation shown on the drawing and the site plan , in reference to the roof line of the existing building and the proposed building . He noted that the church has been filling the lot to the south of the sanctuary over the years to where they have a parking lot . Kay Johnson , 912 Kirkland Avenue N . E . , spoke in opposition to the application . Commissioner Ross questioned if the plans shown are to be submitted for a building permit , or if they will be changed in view of Mr. Nason ' s comments about modifications .' Mr. Nason replied the changes being made are to the roof design to ,tie it together, and the major change would be to change from a peaked roof to a flat roof . Discussion followed on the subject of the building height and the effect it would have on property owners on Kirkland and, Lynwood Avenues . Mr. Bob Gevers said he had been asked to speak for the resi - dents of the 900 block on Kirkland . He questioned if the proposed addition is not too large for the lot and if adequate parking is proposed . It was his contention that 104 parking spaces would be' required . Mr. Gevers also questioned that the additional classrooms are to be used for religious education , and stated the exist- ing classrooms are being leased to a preschool and are being used on a daily basis . He agreed that the church does need to do some landscaping and thinks they need additional park- ing very badly. He stated the existing landscaping is hardly maintained. Mr. Gevers feels that Jefferson should be kept as ' a street and that ingress and egress should be on Jeffer- son . He also felt that the church should have contacted the community in regard to their proposed expansion . It was also his opinion that some reservations should be on the approval that these classrooms not be leased to other institutions . Chairman , Teegarden asked the church ' s representative if he could respond about the preschool aspect . Mr. Nason replied. he had been asked to design a building that would meet requirements for a day-care center . He stated the building is large because of the basketball court , but that all the other spaces are minimal for their intended use . In reply ' to a . question by the Chairman , he replied he is a mem- ber of the. church and is doing the design work for the church . Ross asked if a change .of use to a' day-care center would be subject to , control by the Zoning Ordinance . Mr. Ericksen noted that churches in the past have used church facilities for schools , and they had come before the Planning Commis- sion for consideration (referring to a commercial operation where the church was leasing space to the Bellevue Christian School ) . Mr. Ericksen noted , however , that many churches do have day-care and nursery school operations that are run as a service to the community and these 'have not normally been reviewed by the Commission . If they become a commercial opera- tion , and advertise , then staff feels it is no longer the type of facility typical in a church . 42- • Renton Planning Commission Meeting August 1 , 1973 Minutes r Page 6 Seymour thought questions had been raised which Mr. Nason cannot answer , and she felt they should be an- swered by someone else from the church. Kay Johnson . raised further questions with reb-artMo the exact size of the property, the landscaping , if standard curbs will be required , and if the ingress in the center is to be in its present location (which is directly across from Mr. Johnson ' s driveway) . Mr. Ericksen stated he thought the access could be moved approximately 10 to 20 feet south and noted the land- scaping is required to be on the private property and not the public right-of-way. Chairman Teegarden asked that the required parking spaces be checked out again . Mr . Ericksen pointed out that the Parking and Loading Ordinance was ini - tially adopted in March 1970 , and was recently up- dated and that the new requirements cannot be applied retroactively to the old structure but only to that portion which is new. Mr. Gevers asked that the Commission consider these points : The legality of the size of the building and its intended use , as well as the parking and .land- scaping , and are the classrooms really required for religious education or are they being leased. Chairman Teegarden asked for a calculation of. the re- quired parking for the existing building figured under the requirements of the present ordinance . Seymour asked if staff can determine how low this pro- posed building could be dropped , would like to see some sort of revision of the landscape plans to provide ad- ditional screening on Kirkland Avenue , and wondered if discussion could be held with the applicant to consider revising the north end of the property. ACTION o MOVED BY SCHOLES : TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 26TH PUBLIC HEARING. SEYMOUR MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REFER THEE QUES- TION TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND THAT IT BE CONTINUED TO THE SEPTEMBER 26TH HEAR- ING, MOTION SECONDED BY MOLA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mola requested a recess at 11 : 10 p .m. The meeting was re- called to order at 11 : 20 . Roll call was taken , with all Com- missioners previously listed responding present . E. RENTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD ; Appl . No . SA-739-739 site approval for a bus storage garage and bus parking facility! in R-1 and R-3 zones ; property located on S . W. corner of Taylor Ave , N . W. and N . W. 2nd Place . Chairman Teegarden presented the application and noted the property location . The Planning Director displayed the site plan and development plan , and also a total plan concept for proposed future expansion of the exist- ing church. Slides were shown of the area and the pre- sent land uses were pointed out. I \ 4 pF V Q PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON oMUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • BA 8-3310 9 F July 30, 1973 qr CAptim-0 Highlands Community Church 3031 NE Tenth Street Renton, Washignton 98055 Attu: Wallace R. Wilson, Pastor Subject: Planning Commission Public Hearing - Wednesday August 1, 1973 Gentlemen, This letter is a reminder that the Planning Commission will be holding a special hearing this Wednesday, August 1st at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building's second floor Council Chambers. As you know the agenda for the regular public hearing last Wednesday, July 25th was so lengthy and involved that a number of items were refered to this special meeting. This was done so that people would not have to sit through the meeting only to have it adjourn before their particular request was heard. Very yo , Michael L. Smith assistant Planner AILS:td of n, PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON P"R -Ts MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 235 2650 O tp.2, A°' TFD *-t MEMORANDUMSEP July 30 , 1973 TO: Lyman Houk, Engineering Department FROM: Mike Smith SUBJECT: Highlands Community Church, Site Approval SA-738-73 . As discussed previously there are some points of concern needing clarification with respect to the subject appli- cation. These are 1. The existence of any deed restric- tions on the subject property and 2 . The question of any existing mineral rights in conjunction with the subject property. We would appreciate your investigation of these questions. If you have any further questions please advise. Thank-you. MS:dj l% ri OF R- 1 0 U I-, PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON m MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 235 2550 O "IIR <o' 00 gTfD 0``MEMORANDUM SE July 18, 1973 TO: Files FROM: Mike Smith SUBJECT: Highlands Community Church Addition I talked with Mr. John Nason, the architect for Highlands Community Church. I informed him of the Planning Commission' s concern for the adjacent properties on the west and south . I requested additional information in the form of interior plans and interior elevations of the proposed structure. He agreed to provide these and noted that the elevation on the present plan is fairly accurate. He also agreed to the additional landscaping and ground cover requested. Circulation would remain approximately the same with the primary ingress/egress from Kirkland Avenue N .E . MS :dj is r// Renton Planning Commission Meeting July 11 , 1973 Minutes - Page 3 BUFFALO SANITARY WIPERS CO . ; Apple No . SA-742-73 ; site approval for industrial laundry facility in M-P zone ; property located on S . W . 7th St . near Seneca Ave . S .W . Earlington Industrial Park . Mr . Ericksen pointed out the location of the property and described the application . He noted the structure will contain approximately 25 ,000 square feet and will be adjacent to the Hormel property . The proposed develop- ment complies with the requirements of the M-P zone . He noted a landscape plan has been submitted. Staff has proposed some changes to the plan , and the applicant has no objections to the proposed changes . Slides of the property were shown and Seymour questioned if the grove of trees is on the undeveloped portion of the property . Mr . Ericksen said this would be checked out . F, HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH ; Appl . No . SA-738-73 ; site approval for an addition to provide space for religious education and recreation in an R- 1 zone ; property located on Kirkland Ave . N . E . between N . E . 9th and N . E . 10th Streets . The Planning Director described the application and pointed out the location . The proposal is for an extension to an existing structure , including a classroom-recreational facility , and parking on the remaining portion of the property . The zoning is R-1 , with B-1 directly to the west. The parking as proposed meets the ordinance requirements . Ross questioned if it is mandatory that the Planning Com- mission conduct a public hearing for a site approval or a special permit. The Planning Director stated that the Planning Commission has the right of approval and he felt a committee could make a recommendation ; however , it is desirable to hold a public hearing . Chairman Teeqarden stated that he thought a public hearing should be held . Slides of the property were shown . 0 , RENTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD; Appl . No . SA-739-73 ; site approval for a bus storage garage and bus parking facility in R-1 and R-3 zones ; property located on S . W . corner of Taylor Ave . N .W . and N . W . 2nd Place . The Planning Director presented the application and pointed out the property location . The proposed use is for a bus storage garage and bus parking area and it involves both R-1 and R-3 zoned property . The church is located on the east side of the street between Taylor and Hardie Avenues . The proposed development would be enclosed by cyclone fencing for security purposes , and would be screened . Mr . Ericksen displayed the site plan and landscape plan , and showed slides . Mr . Ericksen noted retaining walls would be required , and they are to be constructed in such a manner that the fencing and landscaping will be above the walls . Renton Planning Commission Meeting July 11 ,. 1973 Minutes - Page 4 A question was raised in regard to off-site improvements , and the Planning Director stated it would have to be determined if they would be required. Mr . Ericksen noted it might be preferable to suggest that the bus storage and parking facilities be located on the vacant property adjoin- ing the church if this would not conflict with the future development plans . WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS : H. HARRIS, E . B . ; Appl . No . W-740-73 ; request for waiver of off-site improvements in G-7200 zone ; property located west of 1740 N . E . 16th St . - near Jones Ave . N . E . The Planning Director presented the application and pointed out. the property location , which is in the vicinity of the previous waiver requests . The proposal involves the division of an existing parcel of land into three parcels . Mr . Ericksen noted there are no off-site improvements in the area at the present time but there will be in the near future when the Crescent View plat is completed . 5, ADMINISTRATIVE : A) COMMITTEE REPORTS : 1 . Zoning Committee : Chairman Ross called a committee meeting for July 18th , at 7 : 30 p . m . , to discuss the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance , the Rushmore rezone and the downtown parking requirements . 2 . Community Services Committee : Chairman Scholes reported the committee had met with staff and the Engineering Department in an attempt to finalize the wording for guidelines for waiver/ deferral of off-site improvements . Scholes reported that Engineering had suggested these requests be referred to the Board of Public Works . Regarding the Environmental Awards , Scholes reported the committee will be viewing the places nominated and will try to report on this at the September meeting . 3 . Comprehensive Plan Committee : Don Humble, Chairman, reported the committee is recommending that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing as soon as possible to consider the Broadacres application for Open Space Classification . Due to the six-months requirement , Chairman Teegarden suggested the hearing be set for July 25th and called for a motion . ACTION : MOVED BY HUMBLE , SECONDED BY SEYMOUR, THAT THE BROAD- ACRES PUBLIC HEARING DATE BE SET FOR JULY 25TH . In view of the probable length of the July 25th meeting , the Chairman asked that it start at 7 : 30 rather than 8: 00 p . m . , and the Planning Director suggested the Broadacres application be the first item on the agenda . On the question , MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ENDING OF FILE , FILE TITLE GIbt 41 .. / ' . . / . 6 ti j 8787j .