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NOTICE 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 describes
the application and the necessary Public Approvals. A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025 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 methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION:
April 8, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER:
Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church / LUA25-000077 / PR25-000023
PROJECT LOCATION:
300 S 3rd St (APNs 0007200184, 0007200157)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:
Dawa Loga Kamanga / 7911 165th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375 / prophetessdawakamanga@gmail.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/fpxpxr
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the change of use of
an existing building into a Religious Institution. The project site is comprised of two (2) parcels (parcel nos. 0007200184 and 0007200157) located at the northeast corner of the intersection
of S 3rd Street and Shattuck Avenue S and is a former funeral home. The project site totals 27,666 sq. ft. (0.64 acres) in area and is located within the Center Downtown (CD zone) and
Urban Design District A. The existing building totals 7,005 square feet in area with surface parking including 23 stalls. No expansion of the existing building is proposed. The proposal
would include converting the existing garage into a community outreach support space with a recreation area, commercial kitchen, shower, and two bathrooms for those in need. The commercial
kitchen would also provide space to provide a meal service and food pantry. A portion of the existing parking lot and pavement space is proposed to be developed with picnic tables, a
gardening space, and outdoor futsal/basketball court. The futsal and basketball court would be used for parking during church services. A church use was permitted temporarily under Temporary
Use Permit (LUA10-062) that was granted September 20, 2010 and expired September 20, 2011. Seismic hazard areas are mapped on the project site.
DATE OF APPLICATION:
March 31, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION:
April 8, 2025
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
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025 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:
By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09
Password: 443268
By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
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://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=8506711&dbid=1&repo=CityofRenton
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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025 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:
By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09
Password: 443268
By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268
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://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=8506711&dbid=1&repo=CityofRenton
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 Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Center Downtown (CD) 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 4-2-120B 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 April 22, 2025. Please submit comments online at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment.
Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton, 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: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov