HomeMy WebLinkAboutPN_Project Narrative_Legacy Square_250315_v1The applicant, the City of Renton, is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review to establish a park, aka World Cup Legacy Square, at 510 S 3rd
St (APNs 7841800195, 7841800205, 5696000005). The site totals 24,070 sq. ft. in area, is located in the Center Downtown (CD) zoning district, and has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation
of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The site includes an existing park, Gateway Park, which located on the eastern portion of the site at the corner of Logan Ave S and S 3rd St. Gateway Park
is proposed to be renovated as part of the project including new seating, lighting, landscaping, and the installation of playground equipment. The remaining portion of the lot consists
of a packed gravel lot used for occasion events. Improvements proposed on the western portion of the site includes installation of a futsal/mini-pitch court an outdoor stage and integrated
LED screen, fencing, hardscaping, landscaping, seating, and lighting. The intent of the project is to provide a community gathering place to watch and engage with the 2026 World Cup
to be held in the Puget Sound region. Upon completion of the World Cup, the area would continue to be used as a community space for events and passive/active recreation. According to
COR Maps, the site is located in a High Seismic Hazard area and the Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, Traffic Memo, and Environmental Checklist
with the application.