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Project Narrative: Conversion of Office Space to Religious Institute
a. Project Name, Size, and Location of Site:
The project involves converting the existing office building at 211 Morris Avenue South,
Renton, WA 98057 (Parcel: 7841800065), into a religious institute. The single-story building
encompasses approximately 4,666 square feet and is situated on a 0.282-acre (12,284
square feet) parcel. CBA Image
b. Zoning Designation of the Site and Adjacent Properties:
The subject property is located within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning classification and
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation. The CMU designation is intended to
implement the CD zone. The purpose of the CD zone is to provide a mixed-use urban
commercial center serving a regional market as well as high-density residential
development. Uses include a wide variety of retail sales, services, multi-family residential
dwellings, and recreation and entertainment uses. The property is also within the Urban
Design District A overlay, Downtown Business District overlay, and City Center Sign
Regulation Area overlay.
Adjacent properties share the CD zoning designation, aligning with the area's urban
development plans.
c. Current Use of the Site and Existing Improvements:
Currently, the site hosts an office building constructed in 1965.
An existing 4,666 sq. ft. wood frame, one-story structure is located on the site. The building
underwent a comprehensive remodel, resulting in an open-concept interior surrounded by
private offices, restrooms, a mailroom, breakroom, and kitchen.
d. Special Site Features:
The site does not contain notable special features such as wetlands, water bodies, or steep
slopes.
e. Soil Type and Drainage Conditions:
This conditional use application will not involve any exterior work or expansion of the
building. It will not involve any foundation or structural work depending on soil conditions or
property.
f. Proposed Use of the Property and Scope of Development:
The proposal involves repurposing the existing 4,666-square-foot building into a religious
institute. The structure's height will remain unchanged at one story. Interior modifications will
be undertaken to accommodate the new function. All the offices/room along the peripheral
of the interior area will be re-purposed to offices/supporting spaces for the Institution
The existing central open office will be removed and repurposed to an assembly space with
a stage placed on the west side of the open space with loose seating area.
The existing shower and utility room will be removed, both women and the men bathroom
will be reconfigured to ensure ADA bathroom compliance and plumbing numbers
calculation is fulfilled.
The current lot coverage will be maintained.
Existing parking facilities has twenty (20) surface parking stalls, with approximately half of
the stalls located on the parcel to the south owned by Seattle Public Utilities. Vehicular
access to the site would continue to be provided via an existing curb cut off of S Morris Ave
S. No trees are located on the site. The twenty (20) surface parking stalls, the stalls will be
adjusted to meet the institute's needs, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards., the
adjusted parking spaces is estimated to be 21-22 spaces. No new driveway or pavement will
be installed. The adjustment of parking spaces are within the existing driveway and
pavement.
g. Proposed Off-Site Improvements:
No off-site improvements are anticipated as part of this project.
h. Total Estimated Construction Cost and Estimated Fair Market Value:
The estimated construction cost for the interior renovations is approximately $60,000.
The fair market value of the property post-renovation is projected to be
around $1.9 million.
i. Estimated Quantities and Type of Materials for Fill or Excavation:
No significant fill or excavation activities are planned, as the project focuses on interior
renovations within the existing building envelope.
j. Number, Type, and Size of Trees to be Removed:
The project does not involve the removal of any trees, as all work will be confined to the
building's interior.
k. Explanation of Any Land to be Dedicated to the City:
There is no land dedication to the City proposed in this project.
l. Shoreline Applications:
Not applicable; the site is not located within a shoreline area.
m. Subdivision Applications:
Not applicable; no subdivision of land is proposed.