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Home My WebLink AboutERC_Applicant Ltr DNS_20250602 June 2, 2025 Dawa Loga Kamanga 7911 165th St Ct E Puyallup, WA 98375 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church, LUA25-000077 / PR25-000023 Dear Dawa Loga Kamanga: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non - Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. 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 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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, an appeal public hearing will be set and all parties of record will be duly notified in accordance with RCW 43.21C.110 and WAC 197-11-535. In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Virtual Public Hearing on July 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application, which includes a phone -in option. The applicant or representative(s) of the applicant are required to be present at the public hearing. Please use the one of the following three methods to attend: 1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94672334580?pwd=TmNMazBab3RselNmS2hZWFZ5WndaQT09 Password: 443268 2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 946 7233 4580 Password: 443268 Dawa Loga Kamanga Page 2 of 2 June 2, 2025 If you have any further questions, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at 425-430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Jill Ding Senior Planner Enclosure cc: Nhi Nguyen and Toan Ngo/ Owner(s) Parties of Record DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURES: Martin Pastucha, Administrator Public Works Administrator, Chair Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal Renton Regional Fire Authority Date Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator Parks and Recreation Department Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date Community and Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: LUA25-000077 / PR25-000023 APPLICANT: Dawa Loga Kamanga / 7911 165th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375 PROJECT NAME: Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church 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 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 Distr ict 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. PROJECT LOCATION: 300 S 3rd St (APNs 0007200184, 0007200157) LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. 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 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. DATE OF DECISION: June 2, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FF3A98A-233A-4E6F-BCEB-F7878118FE93 6/2/2025 | 1:40 PM PDT 6/2/2025 | 1:15 PM PDT for 6/2/2025 | 1:16 PM PDT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2 www.rentonwa.gov NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DNS: After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment , and an EIS is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197 -11-355. The comment period was combined with the Notice of Application comment period. Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of the proposal. DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: June 2, 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 0 007200157) 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. 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 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. PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, an appeal public hearing will be set and all parties of record will be duly notified in accordance with RCW 43.21C.110 and WAC 197-11-535. CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov