HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20251008DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION 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 December 9,
2025 at 11:00 AM before the Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application
which includes a phone-in option to consider the following petition. The public is highly encouraged to attend the
meeting by using one of the methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: October 14, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Renton High School Replacement and Site
Expansion / LUA25-000343, CU-H, LC, PUD PR25-
000065
PROJECT LOCATION: Main: 400 S 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 (APN 0007200060)
722930-0490, -0545, -0580, -0595, -0630, -0635;
000720-0016, -0017, -0033, -0034, -0035, -0036, -0037, -0038, -0039,-0040,
-0041, -0043, -0060, -0072, -0078, -0079, -0108, -0110, -0114, -0127, -0128,
-0167, -0171, -0179, -0214
569600-0140, -0145, -0150, -0155, -0160, -0165, 0169, -0170, -0180, -0185,
-0190; 3806000065
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Lisa Klein, AHBL / 2215 N 30th St Unit: 300 Tacoma, WA 98403 /
lklein@ahbl.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://tiny4t.com/UDjEhB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the Renton School District, is requesting Preliminary and Final
Planned Urban Development approval, a Conditional Use Permit, a lot combination, and a street vacation to
reconstruct and expand the Renton High School campus at 400 S 2nd St (APN 0007200060). The site is
approximately 23.23 acres and is developed with the original 1931 school building, an annex classroom building,
gymnasium, Ikea Center for the Performing Arts (IPAC) sports fields, and associated surface parking. The site also
includes the former Renton High School vocational training building which currently serves as the Renton School
District central warehouse. The applicant proposes to expand the site through the on-going acquisition of
approximately 42 single-family and commercial properties on the block bounded by Logan Ave S, S Tobin St,
Shattuck Ave S, and Airport Way, as well as two (2) properties off of Lake Ave S. The 42 properties total
approximately ten (10) acres in area. Upon full acquisition of the additional properties, the site will have zoning
designations of Commercial Arterial (CA), Center Downtown (CD), and Residential-8 (R-8). The site will also be
located in Urban Design Districts A and D. The applicant proposes to preserve and renovate approximately 93,500
square feet of existing buildings (the original 1931 building and IPAC), demolish the remaining structures, and
construct a new 310,000 square foot three-story classroom building and three small accessory buildings totaling
6,270 square feet. Upon completion, the campus will total approximately 409,770 square feet of building area,
include 476 parking spaces, and a new bus load/unload zone along Logan Ave S. Vehicular access is proposed via
two (2) driveways on S 2nd St, one driveway on Lake Ave S, and gated/event access at Logan Ave S and S Tobin St,
with pedestrian circulation improved through frontage improvements and off-site intersection upgrades. The
project also includes athletic field lighting poles up to 77 feet in height. The site is mapped with a high seismic
hazard and both Downtown Wellhead Protection Areas Zones 1 and 2. The site is also within the Renton Municipal
Airport Overlay. Approximately 33,000 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 4,900 CY of fill is proposed. A Tree Retention Plan
identifies 212 significant trees, of which 28 will be retained. The applicant has proposed the vacation of
approximately 800 linear feet of S Tobin St between Shattuck Ave S and Logan Ave S. City of Renton (COR) Maps
indicates the presence of a high seismic hazard and both Downtown Wellhead Protection Areas Zones 1 and 2. The
applicant submitted a Geotechnical Report, Transportation Technical Report, Arborist Report, Technical
Information Report, and Critical Areas Report with the application. Construction of the new campus will be phased
with work beginning in summer 2026 with parking and frontage improvements, followed by construction of the new
high school starting September 2026. The new building is expected to open in fall 2028. Demolition of existing
buildings and completion of athletic fields, parking, and frontage improvements will occur in 2028–2029, with final
site work continuing through September 2030.
DATE OF APPLICATION: October 8, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
October 14, 2025
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal
must fill out our online form at https://forms.rentonwa.gov/Forms/LandUsePublicComment or complete this
form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: Renton High School Replacement and Site Expansion / LUA25-000343, PR25-000065
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________City/State/Zip: _____________________________________
Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Preliminary and Final Planned Urban Development Approval, Conditional
Use Permit, Lot Combination, Street Vacation
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Construction Permit, Fire Permit, Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Arborist's Report, Critical Areas Report, Drainage Report,
Geotechnical Report, Parking Analysis
PUBLIC HEARING:
A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM 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:
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
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.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on October 28, 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.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner, 425-430-7219,
amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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