HomeMy WebLinkAboutM_Conditional Use Permit Justification.pdfConditional Use Permit Justification
I-Kuan-Tao Cultural Center Addition
711 Monroe Ave NE Renton
08-25-2018
Consistency with Plans and Regulations
The proposed use as a cultural center is allowed under zone R-8 as a hearing examiner conditional use.
The main activities include Chinese classes and culture related educational activities, which will provide
internationally cultural learning opportunities for community.
Appropriate Location
The project is located in a typical residential neighborhood on a not-busy street. The nearby bus stops
provide some opportunities for reducing self-driving traffic. Chinese language and cultural learning
activities will not be detrimental overconcentration of a particular use.
Effect on Adjacent Properties
The lot size is over 13,000 s.f., and the building setbacks are more than code requirements. The southern
property is a church which is functionally beneficial to each other. The other adjacent neighbors are single
families with significant distance away without adverse effects.
Compatibility
The project is an addition to the existing structure with a new upper floor. Yet the scale is still relatively
small (3,486 s.f.) as the size of a single family. The exterior look will be blended into the neighborhood.
Parking
11 parking stalls are proposed. Additional parkings are available at the church on the adjacent lot per the
mutual agreement.
Traffic
The peak traffic time is on Saturdays which has the less impact than weekdays. Nearby bus stops provide
alternative ways for transportation.
Noise, Light and Glare
The noise level of the proposed use is low. Most of activities happen during the daytime with minimum
lighting during the evening. All outdoor lightings will be installed without direct lights to neighbors.
Landscaping
Landscaping is well designed by the professional with considerations of code requirements and the
surrounding conditions.