HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project_Acceptance_211108DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF APPLICATION
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.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: November 8, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Health Through Housing-Renton / LUA21-000389, DA
PROJECT LOCATION: 1150 Oakesdale Ave SW (APN 9188000148)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Frances Nelson, King County / 401 5th Ave, Suite #500,
Seattle, WA 98104 / fnelson@kingcounty.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/6R0yyek
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS),
is requesting a Development Agreement and change of use to convert the former Extended Stay America (ESA) hotel to
Permanent Supportive Housing with on-site services for the chronically homeless. The property manager and service
provider, Catholic Community Services, would provide coordinated facility management and programing services to offer
housing and supportive services to the homeless community. In place of a conditional use permit and site plan review
land use application, a development agreement is being proposed to clarify development standards and operational
requirements. King County, acting as the SEPA lead agency, issued a Determination of Non -Significance on October 12,
2021. No appeals were filed. The 3.89-acre project site is located at 1150 Oakesdale Ave SW (APN 9188000148) and is
zoned Commercial Office (CO). Vehicular access to the site would be provided via a Oakesdale Ave SW. A total of 117
surface parking spaces would be provided for approximately 106 units. As developed, each studio-style room includes a
fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven/range, and microwave. Minor site plan and building improvements are
proposed to the existing property, such as an enclosed outdoor amenity area for residents, fencing, and a larger refuse
and recycling area. The proposed use would include 24 -hour staffing, a code-of-conduct for all residents, active
individualized case management, wrap-around service availability for residents, adherence to a good neighbor plan that
addresses litter, noise, and security procedures. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains high seismic
hazard area, regulated slopes, and is located within the Black River/Springbrook Creek Reach A Regulated Shoreline,
Shoreline High Intensity Regulated Shoreline and Special Flood Hazard Area (100 year flood) FEMA Zone – EA. The
applicant submitted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment with the project application.
DATE OF APPLICATION: October 28, 2021
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 8, 2021
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Development Agreement and Change of Use
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit(s), Fire Permit(s) and Sign Permit(s)
INCLUDED STUDIES: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on November 22, 2021. Please submit
comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4. 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.
NOTICE
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://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED Planning
Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR21-000426 Health Through Housing - Renton / LUA21-000389, DA
Name: __________________________________ Email: _______________________ Phone No. ___________________
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
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7289; Email:
cclose@rentonwa.gov