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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Fountain_of_Hope_FINALDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map ERC_Gone Stores_FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC Meeting Date: June 2, 2025 Project File Number: PR25-000023 Project Name: Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church Land Use File Number: LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF Project Manager: Jill Ding, Senior Planner Owner: Nhi Nguyen & Toan Ngo, 18312 112th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055 Applicant/Contact: Dawa Loga Kamanga, Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church, 7911 165th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375 Project Location: 300 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 0007200184 and 0007200157) Project Summary: 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 St and Shattuck Ave S, a former funeral home. The project site totals 27,666 square feet (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 23 surface parking 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 (2) bathrooms. The commercial kitchen would also provide space to expand 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 on September 20, 2010 and expired September 20, 2011. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, high seismic hazard areas and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2 are mapped on the project site. Exist. Bldg. Area SF: 7,005 square feet Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: 27,666 square feet (0.64 acres) Total Building Area GSF: 7,005 square feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF Report of June 2, 2025 Page 2 of 4 ERC_Fountain of Hope_FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day appeal period. B. Exhibits Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Utilities Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plan Exhibit 5: SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared May 7, 2025 Exhibit 6: Duwamish Tribe Comment Letter, dated April 8, 2025 Exhibit 7: Duwamish Tribe City Response Email, dated April 16, 2025 Exhibit 8: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) Comment Letter, dated April 16, 2025 Exhibit 9: KCWTD City Response Email, dated April 18, 2025 Exhibit 10: Transportation Concurrency Memorandum, dated April 15, 2025 Exhibit 11: Advisory Notes C. Environmental Impacts The proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: The project site is located within a high seismic hazard area. A Geotechnical Report was not included with the land use application materials as no exterior improvements to the existing building are proposed. The proposed project is limited to a change of use and interior tenant improvements. It is anticipated that the city’s adopted building code and construction standards would adequately mitigate any impacts of the proposed tenant improvements on the project site; therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 2. Historic and Cultural Preservation Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF Report of June 2, 2025 Page 3 of 4 ERC_Fountain of Hope_FINAL Impacts: Staff received comments from the Duwamish Tribe (Exhibit 6) during the 14-day public comment period. The Duwamish Tribe requested that an inadvertent discovery plan (IDP) be provided for the proposed project. As the project proposal does not include any exterior additions requiring excavation, rather is limited to a change of use with interior tenant improvements, staff is not recommending that an IDP be required at this time. If the scope of work changes and construction is proposed, the proposal would be subject to additional Environmental Review and an IDP could be required at that time. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 3. Transportation Impacts: The project proposal was subjected to the Transportation Concurrency Test (Exhibit 10). The proposed development is anticipated to generate a decrease of approximately one (1) weekday daily trip. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a decrease of 51 weekday AM peak hour trips (25 in, 26 out). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate a decrease of approximately one (1) net new trip (1 in, -2 out). The proposed project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test. A Traffic Impact Analysis was not required to be submitted with the application materials as the proposal would not generate 20 new AM or PM peak hour trips. The proposal is not anticipated to result in new transportation impacts to the city’s transportation system, therefore, no further mitigation is recommended. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. 4. Utilities Impacts: Staff received comments from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) (Exhibit 8). The comments received from the Environmental Planner note that a capacity charge is to be applied to any project that results in a new connection to the sewer system or any change in use of a building that includes an increase in plumbing fixtures. King County requested that their comments be provided to the sewer department to ensure that proper fees were collected in the event that the work proposed falls within the scope of work noted above. These comments were provided to the city’s Development Engineering Division for consideration. Mitigation Measures: None recommended. Nexus: Not applicable. D. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.” ✓ Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church Staff Report to the Environmental Review Committee LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF Report of June 2, 2025 Page 4 of 4 ERC_Fountain of Hope_FINAL appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE EXHIBITS Project Name: Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church Land Use File Number: LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF Date of Meeting June 2, 2025 Staff Contact Jill Ding Senior Planner Project Contact Dawa Loga Kamanga Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church 7911 165th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375 Project Location 300 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057 The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report: Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Utilities Plan Exhibit 4: Floor Plan Exhibit 5: SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared May 7, 2025 Exhibit 6: Duwamish Tribe Comment Letter, dated April 8, 2025 Exhibit 7: Duwamish Tribe City Response Email, dated April 16, 2025 Exhibit 8: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KCWTD) Comment Letter, dated April 16, 2025 Exhibit 9: KCWTD City Response Email, dated April 18, 2025 Exhibit 10: Transportation Concurrency Memorandum, dated April 15, 2025 Exhibit 11: Advisory Notes Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93