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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_19_Fountain of Hope_PPT_FinalFountain of Hope Ministries International Church (LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF) PUBLIC HEARING, JULY 8, 2025 JILL DING, SENIOR PLANNER Brief Description The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit to establish a religious institution at 303 S 3rd St in downtown Renton. The project site is zoned CD. The project site is approx. 0.64 acres and is comprised of 2 parcels. High Seismic Hazards and a Downtown Wellhead Protection Area, Zone 2 are mapped onsite. Sh a t t u c k A v e S S 3rd St SITE Wh i t w o r t h A v e S Brief Description The proposal would include: The reuse of an existing 7,005 SF former funeral home; The retention of an existing 23 surface stall parking lot; The conversion of an existing garage into a community outreach support space; and Access would remain via existing curb cuts off Shattuck Ave S and S 3rd St. A 14-day public comment period commenced on April 8, 2025; The comment period ended April 22, 2025; Comments were received from the Duwamish Tribe and King County Wastewater Treatment Division; The Environmental Review Committee issued a SEPA Determination of Non- Significance on June 2, 2025. Brief Description Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Analysis The proposal is consistent with relevant Comprehensive Plan Land Use policies; The proposal is compliant with all relevant zoning regulations if all conditions of approval are complied with; and The proposal is compliant with the CUP criteria if all conditions of approval are complied with. Availability of Public Services Police and Fire Prevention staff indicate that sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the proposed development. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There are no land disturbing activities proposed, therefore the proposal would not be subject to the adopted surface water regulations. The project site fronts on S 3rd St and Shattuck Ave S. Interior remodels not involving building additions are exempt from street frontage improvements. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Fountain of Hope Ministries International Church, File No. LUA25-000077, CU-H, ECF as depicted in Exhibits 2 and 4, subject to 3 conditions of approval.