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Conditional Use Permit
Hearing Examiner Public Hearing
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
July 31, 2018
LUA18-000372, CU-H
EXHIBIT 6
Approvals Requested
Representatives of Bo De Monastery are requesting a Conditional Use Permit
to operate a religious institution in the R-14 zoning district.
Application accepted for review on May 29, 2018 and determined the
application complete on June 27, 2018.
Staff received one public comment in support of the project.
11410 SE Petrovitsky Rd
Existing Structures: 1 single-family home and
1 accessory dwelling unit (approved in 2010)
0.88 acre parcel
Zoning District –Residential 14 du/ac (R-14)
Site Characteristics
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation –
Residential High Density (RHD)
Sensitive slops on NE corner of site
Access via two driveways off of SE
Petrovitsky Road
Proposed Use
Religious institution (Conditional Use
in R-14 zone)
Approximately 2,931 sq. ft. structure
Total membership: ~ 20 members, up
to 50 attendees during special events
Regular service and events primarily
during on weekends
Project is Categorically Exempt from
Environmental Review (SEPA)
•Changes of Use under 4,000 sq. ft.
are exempt
Comprehensive Plan Compliance
Goal L-BB: Maintain a high quality of life as Renton grows by ensuring that new
development is designed to be functional and attractive.
Goal L-FF: Strengthen the visual identity of Renton and its Community Planning Areas
and neighborhoods through quality design and development .
Policy L-56: Preserve natural landforms, vegetation, distinctive stands of trees, natural
slopes, and scenic areas that contribute to the City’s identity, preserve property values,
and visually define the community and neighborhoods.
Zoning Development Standards
Religious institution is a Conditional Use in the Residential -14 du/ac (R-14) zone
R-14 zone developments that do not create new dwelling units are exempt from the
Residential Design and Open Space Standards (RMC 4-2-115)
Per RMC 4-4-100, a minimum of one space per five seats is required.
10 new parking spaces are proposed (50 members/5)
Existing parking lot is not paved as required by code
Landscape standards in RMC 4-6-060 are applicable for projects involving the
conversion of a residential use to a non-residential use
Conditional Use Permit approved for an ADU in 2010 would no longer be valid if
primary residence converted to temple
Conditional Use
Permit Analysis
Effects on Adjacent Properties
Appropriate Location
Consistency with Plans and Regulations
Compatibility
Parking
Noise, Light, and Glare
Landscaping
Traffic
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is met
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is met
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is met
1.The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by
the Current Planning Project Manager prior to building permit issuance. The revised
landscape plan shall be provided at the time of building permit submittal .
2.The applicant shall remove or replace the existing fence along the street prior to
building permit issuance.
3.The applicant shall pave the parking area indicated on the parking plan (Exhibit 3) by
August 1st, 2019.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the Bo De Monstery Project,
File No. LUA18-000372, CU-H, subject to three (3) condition of approval: