HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_20251117DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS )
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 January 13,
2025 at 12:00 pm 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
methods listed below.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: November 18, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: In Spirit And In Truth Ministries - Conditional Use
LUA25-000380, ECF, CU-H; PR25-000076
PROJECT LOCATION: 211 Morris Ave S Renton, WA 98057 (APN
7841800065)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Peik Li Pang / 2625 Northup Way Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004 /
peikli.pang@5ft2studio.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://shorturl.at/03wR1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Hearing
Examiner Condition Use Permit to convert an existing office building into a religious institution. The project site is
located at 211 Morris Ave S (APN 7841800065) and is composed of an existing one-story 4,666 sq. ft. office building
on a lot approximately 12,284 sq. ft. (0.28 acres) in size. The property is situated within the Center Downtown (CD)
zoning district and Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) land use designation. Vehicular access to the site will continue
to be gained from an existing curb cut on Morris Ave S. 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 Critical Areas mapped on the project site include a high seismic hazard area and Wellhead Protection Area
Zone 1. The applicant submitted a traffic memorandum with the application in association with the Environmental
(SEPA) Review.
DATE OF APPLICATION: October 31, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE
APPLICATION:
November 18, 2025
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has
determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as
permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a
DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single
comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.
A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Conditional Use
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit and Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Traffic Impact Statement
PUBLIC HEARING: A virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
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 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
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.: In Spirit And In Truth Ministries - Conditional Use / LUA25-000380, ECF, CU-H; PR25-000076
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________
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
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.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City
of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Center Downtown (CD) on
the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used
For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-9-030, 4-
9-070, 4-2-120B, 4-3-050, and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on December 2, 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. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project Planner below. A copy of the
subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Ian Harris, Associate Planner, 425-430-7286, iharris@rentonwa.gov
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