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Conditional Use Permit
Justification
RENOVATION OF CHURCH AUDITORIUM
The Redeemed Christian Church of God – King’s Court
| New Location | 12-06-2018
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1. Consistency with Plans and Regulations
The proposed use of the building space is for church gathering – worship, prayer
meetings, choir practices, special events which are all compatible with the purpose, goals,
objectives and standards of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance of the city of
Renton. A church is non-residential which fulfils the requirement of the city ordinance.
The subject property is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zoning classification. A
religious institution is permitted in the CO zone with an approved hearing examiner
conditional use permit.
2. Appropriate Location
With the maximum estimated population of less than 80, the proposed location of the
church will not result in the detrimental overconcentration of a particular use within the
immediate area or the city.
3. Effect on Adjacent Properties
The proposed building space is bounded by two restaurants mostly serviced during
weekdays. The proposed use of the location in which the heavy use is on Sunday
mornings, will never impact the operations of the adjacent businesses and shall not result
in substantial or undue adverse effect on the properties. On weekdays, the church
activities include prayer meetings and choir practices which are a small group of people
(less than 15) that may not have any significant impact on the adjacent businesses.
4. Compatibility
The character of the neighborhood is commercial and the church is compatible with the
commercial activities in the area. The location will not only boost the activities of the
other business but will also enhance to professionalism to the businesses in terms of the
ethical and moral codes expected of businesses.
5. Parking
The required parking for shopping centers will be maintained: (minimum of 38 and a
maximum of 79 spaces based on 15,104 sq. ft. footprint). There are adequate parking
spaces in the business complex and in front of the building space proposed for the church.
There are additional parking lots at the back of the building that are assigned for the
church if there are any overflow. Again, most of the parking spaces are mostly empty in
the property on Sundays, hence, the heavy use of the property will not have any
significant impact on parking. The estimated maximum cars per service is 15 to 20,
below the minimum spaces required.
5b. Number of existing parking stalls located on site: 79
Parking stalls assigned to this unit: 45 (See lease agreement for parking.
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6. Traffic
The heavy use of the proposed property will be on Sundays when traffic is much less in
the area. Adequate provision will be provided for controlling traffic in and out of the
complex. In addition, there are three exit ways that lead to the main roads. These roads
would accommodate any traffic and will warranty less congestion in onboarding and off-
boarding the property.
There are currently an average of 15 families (15 vehicles per Sunday).
The families start arriving at 9:00 am up to about 11am (2 hour period for 15
vehicles). This implies 8 mins intervals between arrivals of vehicles.
For up to 20 vehicles, intervals would be 6mins
7. Noise, Light and Glare
The noise generated during service worship shall be controlled by using acoustic
materials to prevent on the walls of the building. Since the building is not a new
construction, insulation at construction may be challenging, however, sound barriers like
perforated plywood is an efficient way of keeping the sound within the building space.
Other ways of insulating the sound would be to fill the gaps with sound absorbing
materials. Light and glare will be mitigated appropriately with lighting bulbs and fixtures
that meet the standard requirements.
8. Landscaping
Landscaping of the area is contracted out by the landlord. Part of the contract for the use
of the building space includes an agreement for the landlord to maintain landscaping
within the property.
Vicinity Map
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Building Photo (Source: Google Map)
Architectural Elevations: Provide photos of exterior of building
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