HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_13_ERC_Determination DNS Notice_20250602DEPARTMENT 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
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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