HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC_Notice of Determination_20251015DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS-M: 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 has probable significant
impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the optional DNS
process in WAC 197-11-355. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute approval of the
proposal.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
October 15, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Al-Mahdi Society of Washington / LUA25-
000270, ECF, CU-H; PR25-000054
PROJECT LOCATION: 200 SW 41st St Renton, WA 98057 (APN
1253600050)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Hussein Al-Shamary / 27725 145th Pl Se Kent, 98042
Husseinali05@gmail.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/hClidX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Hearing
Examiner Condition Use Permit to allow for four existing office suites to be used as a religious institution, which is
located at 200 SW 41st St (APN 1253600050). The existing two-story 7,196 sq. ft. office building sits on a lot
approximately 35,000 square foot (0.80 acres) in size and is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning district and
Employment Area (EA) land use designation. Primary vehicular access to the site will continue to be gained from a
drive aisle off SW 41st St. The proposal will not include structural changes or modification to the building exterior.
No trees are proposed for removal. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is in a high seismic hazard
area. The applicant submitted a Traffic memorandum justification letter with the application in association with
the Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 29,
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: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner, 425-430-7288, vporter@rentonwa.gov
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 -MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: LUA25-000270, ECF, CU-H / PR25-000054
Project Name: Al-Mahdi Society of Washington
Applicant/Contact: Hussein Al-Shamary / 27725 145th Pl Se Kent, 98042
Project Location: 200 SW 41st St Renton, WA 98057 (APN 1253600050)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Hearing Examiner
Condition Use Permit to allow for four existing office suites to be used as a religious institution, which is located at
200 SW 41st St (APN 1253600050). The existing two-story 7,196 sq. ft. office building sits on a lot approximately
35,000 square foot (0.80 acres) in size and is within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning district and Employment
Area (EA) land use designation. Primary vehicular access to the site will continue to be gained from a drive aisle off
SW 41st St. The proposal will not include structural changes or modification to the building exterior. No trees are
proposed for removal. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is in a high seismic hazard area. The
applicant submitted a Traffic memorandum justification letter with the application in association with the
Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Lead Agency:
Date of Decision:
City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
October 15, 2025
Mitigation Measures:
1.The applicant shall submit a building permit prepared by a professional designer or architect that shows the existing
and proposed floorplan of the building and ensures safe and practical access to equipment or appliances located on
rooftops or elevated structures and addresses all changes in occupancy classification for review and approval by the
Development Services Director.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental
impacts from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review
Committee under their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to
mitigate environmental impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of
jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
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Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October
29, 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.
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