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A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
Decision: APPROVED APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED
Report Date: October 17, 2023
Project File Number: PR23-000143
Project Name: St. Anthony's Parish Campus
Land Use File Number: LUA23-000220, CUP-A
Project Manager: Brianna Burroughs, Associate Planner
Owner: Corp. of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle Office of Property & Const., 710 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98104
Applicant: St. Anthony Parish, 314 S 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
Contact: Dana Rochex, Dana Rochex Designs, 76 Monterey Pl NE, Renton, WA 98056
Project Location: 314 S 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 7841300080)
Project Summary: The applicant, St. Anthony’s Parish, is requesting a minor revision to their existing
Conditional Use Permit (LUA02-054) for the addition of three (3) parcels (APNs
7840800120, 7840800115, & 7840800100) to be incorporated into the St. Anthony
Catholic Church site. In addition, the applicant is proposing to remove the rectory
parcel (APN 7841800090) from the CUP as it is no longer owned by the applicant.
No exterior alterations to any of the existing buildings are proposed at this time,
although internal alterations may occur under separate permitting. The three (3) new
parcels include a law office building at 311 Morris Ave S (APN 7840800120), a vacant
office building at 315 Morris Ave S (APN 7840800115), and St. Anthony school music
room at 327 Morris Ave S (APN 7840800100). St. Anthony’s Parish was sited and has
existed in the same general location since 1905. Currently the site includes 15 parcels
over approximately four (4) acres. The proposed new parcels are located in the
Center Downtown (CD) zone and are within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)
Comprehensive Plan designation. Each of these new parcels front Morris Ave S. No
changes to parking, access, or landscaping are proposed. Seven (7) parking spaces
are provided for parcel 7840800120, five (5) parking spaces are provided for parcel
7840800115, and five (5) parking spaces (which include 2 ADA parking stalls) are
provided for parcel 7840800100. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the parcels
are located in a high seismic hazard area and are within the Downtown Wellhead
Protection Zones 1 & 2.
Site Area: 4.33 acres
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b. B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision
Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map - Neighborhood Plan
Exhibit 3: Overall Campus Plan
Exhibit 4: Original CUP Decision (LUA02-054, ECF, CU-H)
Exhibit 5: Neighborhood Detail Map
Exhibit 6: Project Narrative
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record: Corp. of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle Office of
Property & Const., 710 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
2. Zoning Classification: Center Downtown (CD)
Urban Design District A
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)
4. Existing Site Use: St Anthony’s Catholic Church buildings including
offices, school, social hall, and religious center. Adding
music room and office buildings.
5. Critical Areas: High Seismic Hazard Area and within the Downtown
Wellhead Protection Areas 1 & 2
6. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North: Office and retail uses. Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan Designation;
Center Downtown (CD) Zoning District
b. East: Residential dwellings. Residential High Density (RHD) Comprehensive Plan Designation;
Residential-14 (R-14) Zoning District
c. South: Residential dwellings. Residential High Density (RHD) Comprehensive Plan Designation;
Residential-14 (R-14) Zoning District
d. West: Retail and Social Center uses. Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan
Designation; Commercial Arterial (CA) Zoning District
7. Site Area: 4.33 acres
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Annexation (Incorporation) N/A 0 09/06/1901
Annexation (Smithers) N/A 156 05/18/1909
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Conditional Use Permit LUA02-054 N/A 08/06/2002
E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
a. Water: Water service will be provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 4-inch water main
in Morris Ave S.
b. Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch sewer main in the
unnamed alley to the north and west. There is an existing and an existing 18-inch sewer main in S
4th St.
c. Surface/Storm Water: Surface water is provided by private maintenance onsite and is connected to
the City of Renton Surface water system in the unnamed alley to the west via an 8-inch stormwater
main. There is an existing 12-inch sewer main in S 4th St.
2. Streets: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church fronts S 4th St, Morris Ave S, Whitworth Ave S, Shattuck Ave S, and
an unnamed alley to the north. No changes are proposed to the existing streets.
3. Fire Protection: Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA)
F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1. Chapter 2 Land Use Districts
a. Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b. Section 4-2-060: Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations
c. Section 4-2-120: Commercial Development Standards
2. Chapter 3 Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts
a. Section 4-3-050: Critical Area Regulations
3. Chapter 4 City-Wide Property Development Standards
4. Chapter 9 Permits – Specific
a. Section 4-9-030: Conditional Use Permits
5. Chapter 11 Definitions
G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on June 30,
2023 and determined the application complete on July 27, 2023. The project complies with the 120-day
review period.
2. The original St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Addition/Renovation Conditional Use Permit (LUA02-054, ECF,
CU-H) was part of a larger 20-year master plan to expand the existing church campus, renovate and add
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facilities. The plan included a partial street vacation of Whitworth Ave S and a two-phase plan for
development (Exhibit 4).
3. The current proposal is a Revision to the existing CUP. Within the phased plan, Phase III would involve
school expansion and Phase IV would involve expansion of the church. As part of the current proposal,
the church is proposing to expand the campus to include three (3) additional parcels purchased by the
applicant (APNs 7840800100, 7840800115, & 7840800120) and remove the rectory site located at 215
Whitworth Ave S (APN 7841800090).
4. Based on the limited scope of the expansion, staff recommends that the CUP revision is processed as a
minor revision as it would be a highly unreasonable and unconscionable burden on the applicant or permit
holder, if the applicant or permit holder was required to go through a new application process. See FOF
18 for analysis.
5. The project site is located 314 S 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 (APN 7841300080) (Exhibit 2 and 3).
6. The project site is currently developed as a private school and religious institution and includes the existing
St. Anthony’s main church, church and school offices, classrooms, social hall, and supporting buildings.
The parcels that are proposed for revision include existing buildings that are currently being used for
church functions, such as a music space for the church/school and offices.
7. Access to the site would be provided via S 4th St, Whitworth Ave S, Morris Ave S, Shattuck Ave S, and the
unnamed alley to the north.
8. The property is located within the Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan land use
designation.
9. The site is located within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning classification.
10. The applicant is proposing to retain all of the existing trees onsite.
11. The site is mapped as a High Seismic Hazard Area and located within the Downtown Wellhead Protection
Areas 1 & 2.
12. No construction is proposed for this site other than a possible interior remodel of one of the buildings. No
building applications have been submitted at this time.
13. The proposal is categorically exempt from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-1-
800(6)
14. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report and
the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
15. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the CMU designation is to allow residential uses as part of
mixed-use developments, and support new office and commercial development that is more intensive
than what exists to create a vibrant district and increase employment opportunities. The intention of this
designation is to transform strip commercial development into business districts through the
intensification of uses and with cohesive site planning, landscaping, signage, circulation, parking, and the
provision of public amenity features. The proposal is compliant with the following Comprehensive Plan
Goals and Policies if all conditions of approval are met:
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Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
Policy L-47: Accommodate change in a way that maintains Renton’s livability and
natural beauty.
Policy L-48: Address privacy and quality of life for existing residents by considering
scale and context in infill project design.
Policy L-49: Maintain existing, and encourage the creation of additional, places and
events throughout the community where people can gather and interact. Allow for
flexibility in public gathering places to encourage place-making efforts and activities.
Policy L-54: Protect public scenic views and public view corridors, including Renton’s
physical, visual and perceptual linkages to Lake Washington and the Cedar River.
Policy L-55: 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.
16. Zoning Development Standard Compliance: The purpose of the Center Downtown Zone (CD) is to provide
a mixed-use urban commercial center serving a regional market as well as high-density residential
development. Uses include a wide variety of retail sales, services, multi-family residential dwellings, and
recreation and entertainment uses. The proposal is compliant with the following development standards,
as outlined in RMC 4-2-120B:
Compliance CD Zone Develop Standards and Analysis
Use: Religious Institutions
Staff Comment: This use is permitted in the CD zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The
activity of these parcels is consisted with the activities granted through the original
Conditional Use Permit (LUA02-054).
NA
Density: The density range permitted in the CD zone is a minimum of 75.0 up to a
maximum of 150.0 dwelling units per net acre. Density may be increased to 200
dwelling units per net acre subject to conditional use permit approval.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. The project proposal does not include any existing
dwelling units and has not indicated that these parcels will be used as dwelling units in
the future. However, if that is the case, the parcels will be reviewed for compliance with
existing code at the time of land use or building application.
Lot Dimensions: There are no minimum lot size, width, or depth requirements in the
CD zone.
Staff Comment: There are no current plans to change the lot dimensions of these
properties. In the future, if a lot line adjustment/consolidation is proposed, compliance
with the code will be reviewed through the relevant Land Use application at that time.
Setbacks: There is no minimum front yard setback. The maximum front yard setback is
15 feet for that portion of the building that is 25 feet or less in height. There is no
minimum secondary front yard setback. The maximum secondary front yard setback is
15 feet for that portion of the building that is 25 feet or less in height. There is no
minimum rear yard setback, unless the ground floor facade provides windows for living
rooms of attached dwellings – then 10 ft. – unless adjacent to an alley, then none.
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Additionally, if the CD lot abuts a lot zoned residential, then there shall be a 15 ft.
landscaped strip or a 5 ft. wide sight-obscuring landscaped strip and a solid 6 ft. high
barrier along the common boundary with an additional 5 ft. setback from the barrier.
There is no minimum side yard setback unless the ground floor facade provides living
room windows of attached dwellings – then 10 ft. – unless adjacent to an alley, then
none. Additionally, if the CD lot abuts a lot zoned residential, then there shall be a 15
ft. wide landscaped strip or a 5 ft. wide sight-obscuring landscaped strip and a solid 6
ft. high barrier along the common boundary with an additional 5 ft. setback from the
barrier.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects setbacks, compliance with the code will be reviewed through
the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Building Standards: There is no maximum building coverage requirement in the CD
zone. The maximum building height permitted is 150 ft., except when abutting a
residential zone, then the maximum height is 20 feet more than the maximum height
allowed in the abutting residential zone. Heights may exceed the maximum height with
a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit. Building height shall not exceed the
maximum allowed by the subject zoning district or the maximum allowed pursuant to
RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions, whichever is less.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects building standards, compliance with the code will be reviewed
through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Landscaping: The City’s landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) require a 10-foot
landscape strip along all public street frontages. Minimum planting strip widths
between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development
standards of RMC 4-6-060. Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover shall be
planted within planting strips.
All parking lots shall have perimeter landscaping as follows:
Such landscaping shall be at least ten feet (10') in width as measured from the street
right-of-way.
Surface parking lots with more than fourteen (14) stalls shall be landscaped as follows:
Surface parking lots with between 15 and 50 spaces shall provide 15 sf of landscaping
per parking space, 51 and 99 spaces shall provide 25 sf of landscaping per parking
space, and 100 or more spaces shall provide 35 sf of landscaping per parking space.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects landscaping, compliance with the code will be reviewed through
the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Tree Retention: The City’s adopted Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations (4-4-
130) require the retention of 30 percent of trees in a commercial development. Tree
credit requirements shall apply at a minimum rate of thirty (30) credits per net acre
based on values for existing or new trees as provided in RMC 4-4-130H.1.b.v.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy;
significant trees on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees adjacent
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to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over sixty feet (60')
in height or greater than eighteen inches (18") caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved;
other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native
trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have
been evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or
cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical
area or its buffer.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects tree retention standards, compliance with the code will be
reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Screening: All on-site surface mounted utility equipment shall be screened from public
view. Screening shall consist of equipment cabinets enclosing the utility equipment,
solid fencing or a wall of a height at least as high as the equipment it screens, or a
landscaped visual barrier allowing for reasonable access to equipment. Equipment
cabinets, fencing, and walls shall be made of materials and/or colors compatible with
building materials. All operating equipment located on the roof of any building shall be
enclosed so as to be screened from public view.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects tree retention standards, compliance with the code will be
reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Refuse and Recycling: In office, educational and institutional developments, a
minimum of two (2) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square feet of building
gross floor area shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of four
(4) square feet per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall
be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100)
square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects Refuse and Recycling standards, compliance with the code will
be reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Parking: All parking shall be provided in the rear portion of the yard, with access taken
from an alley, when available. Parking shall not be located in the front yard, nor in a
side yard facing the street nor rear yard facing the street. Parking may be located off-
site or subject to a joint parking requirement. Parking regulations require that a
minimum…
Standard parking stall dimensions are 9 feet by 20 feet, compact stall dimensions are 8
½ feet by 16 feet.
Staff Comment: Parking for 315 & 311 Morris Ave S have existing parking lots to the
rear of the properties from alley access. 327 Morris Ave S has an existing parking lot in
the front. However, no exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior
work is proposed that affects parking standards, compliance with the code will be
reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
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Bicycle Parking: The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to ten percent
(10%) of the number of required off-street vehicle parking spaces.
Staff Comment: It is unclear if the properties currently have bicycle parking spaces.
However, no exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work is
proposed that affects bicycle parking standards, compliance with the code will be
reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
Fences and Retaining Walls: The maximum height of any fence, hedge or retaining wall
is eight feet (8'), provided the fence, hedge, or retaining wall does not exceed forty-
eight inches (48") in height within fifteen feet (15’) of the front or secondary front yard
property line. Fences, hedges, or retaining walls shall not exceed forty eight inches
(48") in height within fifteen feet (15') of a rear yard property line that abuts a public
street. In no case shall a fence, hedge, or retaining wall exceed forty-two inches (42")
in height in any part of the clear vision area.
Chain-link fencing within commercial zones (outside of the Center Downtown Zone)
shall be coated with black, brown, grey, or green bonded vinyl.
Fences, hedges, and retaining walls shall not stand in or in front of any required
landscaping. If a new or replaced fence is proposed within fifteen feet (15’) of a public
street on a site that is nonconforming with regard to street frontage landscaping
requirements, the site shall be brought into compliance with street frontage
landscaping requirements prior to fence installation.
There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining
walls abutting public rights-of-way.
Staff Comment: The land is relatively flat, there are no retaining walls, and all existing
fences for the three properties are below eight feet (8’). no exterior work is proposed at
this time. In the future, if exterior work is proposed that affects Fence and Retaining
wall standards, compliance with the code will be reviewed through the relevant Land
Use or Building permit application at that time.
Special Development Standards:
Upper story setbacks: None, unless adjacent to and facing a residentially zoned lot or
if the facade contains living room windows – then 10 ft. for the second story and 15 ft.
for all upper stories.
Staff Comment: No exterior work is proposed at this time. In the future, if exterior work
is proposed that affects upper story setback standards, compliance with the code will
be reviewed through the relevant Land Use or Building permit application at that time.
17. Critical Areas: Project sites which contain critical areas are required to comply with the Critical Areas
Regulations (RMC 4-3-050). The proposal is consistent with the Critical Areas Regulations as proved below:
Compliance Critical Areas Analysis
Geologically Hazardous Areas: Conditions of approval for developments may include
buffers and/or setbacks from buffers. A standard 15-foot building setback is required
for all structures from Protected Slope areas.
A 50-foot buffer and 15-foot building setback are required from Very High Landslide
Hazard Areas.
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Staff Comment: According to COR Maps, the entirety of the site is within a high seismic
hazard zone. A geotechnical report was not required as part of the minor revision to the
existing CUP. No exterior work of the site is proposed at this time. Future building
permits would be required to comply with building code seismic standards.
Wellhead Protection Areas:
Staff Comment: The City’s COR mapping database identifies the property to be within
the Downtown Wellhead Protect Area Zones 1 and 2. Areas within the Zone 1
designation are lands situated between a well or wellfield owned by the City and the
365-day groundwater travel time contour. No hazardous material storage, handling,
treating, use, or production is anticipated with the proposed campus expansion. If the
applicant decides fill is necessary, the applicant would be required to submit a source
statement certified by a professional engineer or geologist licensed in the State of
Washington meeting the requirements of RMC 4-4-060N.4 or provide documentation
that fill would be obtained from a Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) approved source as allowed by RMC 4-4-060N.4.g. If necessary, the source
statement or WSDOT documentation would be submitted to and approved by the
Current Planning Project Manager and the Building Department prior to building permit
approval.
18. Conditional Use Revision Analysis: The applicant is requesting a revision to their existing Conditional Use
Permit (LUA02-054) for the addition of three (3) parcels (APNs 7840800120, 7840800115, & 7840800100)
to be incorporated into the St. Anthony Catholic Church site. In addition, the applicant is proposing to
remove the rectory parcel (APN 7841800090) from the CUP and is no longer owned by the applicant. No
exterior alterations to any of the existing buildings are proposed at this time, although future internal
alterations may occur under separate permits. Although the proposal does expand onto property not
included in the original proposal, staff is recommending that the application be processed as a minor
revision as allowed by RMC 4-9-030K.1. The proposal is limited in scope to the addition of three (3)
contiguous properties to the original plan, the subject properties contain existing improvements, and no
exterior improvements are currently proposed. Therefore, staff finds it would be highly unreasonable and
an unconscionable burden to require the applicant to submit a full Hearing Examiner Conditional Use
Permit application for the proposal. Instead, the adequate review of the addition of the three (3) parcels
and the removal of one (1) parcel to the overall master plan can be completed via a minor revision to the
original conditional use permit approval. The proposal is compliant with the following conditional use
permit minor revision criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-030K.2. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the
requested minor revision to the Conditional Use Permit.
Compliance Conditional Use Revision Criteria and Analysis
a. Involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase in area or intensity of the use.
Staff Comment: The proposal to add three (3) parcels to the original CUP would not
increase the area or intensity of the use by more than 10 %. The square footage of the
parcels equals 14,720 SF. The current parcels included in the original CUP total 174,266
SF. The inclusion of these parcels would be an 8% increase in intensity of use. The
proposal does not include exterior improvements to the existing buildings or new
structures and therefore does not increase the intensity of the use.
b. Result in any significant environmental impact not adequately reviewed or
mitigated by previous documents
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I. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The subject site is located in the Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan designation and
complies with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 14.
2. The subject site is located in the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation and complies with the zoning
and development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City
Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 15.
3. The proposed Conditional Use Permit Minor Revision complies with the Critical Areas Regulations
provided the applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 17.
4. The proposed Conditional Use Permit Minor Revision complies with the revision criteria provided the
applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 18.
J. DECISION:
The St. Anthony's Parish Campus Conditional Use Permit Minor Revision, File No. LUA23-000220, CUP-A, as
depicted in Exhibit 2, is approved and is subject to the following condition:
1. All applicable conditions the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Addition/Renovation Conditional Use Permit
File LUA-02-054, ECF, CU-H remain in full force.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
Matthew Herrera, Acting Planning Director Date
Staff Comment: The proposal does not include any external development at this time.
The lots initially evaluated through the original CUP (LUA02-054) are directly adjacent
and connected to the proposed parcels. Meaning that the environmental constraints of
the original site are the same or similar to the three additional parcels due to their
proximity. Therefore, all environmental impacts would be the same or similar and have
already been evaluated through the original CUP. No new studies are needed at this
time. In the future, if the site were to be redeveloped, any environmental review and
mitigation, if required and/or needed, would be evaluated at that time.
c. Expand onto property not included in original proposal.
Staff Comment: This proposal includes property not included in the original CUP
proposal. However, the current scope of work does not initiate any site improvements
or environmental review. Based on the earlier analysis the limited scope of the request
allows the Administrator the authority to review the proposal as a minor revision and
staff has recommended the minor revision as the appropriate review application.
Additionally, the zoning and comprehensive designation of these parcels are consistent
with the parcels in the original CUP and immediate vicinity. Therefore, any future
development would be in line with what the zone currently allows.
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TRANSMITTED on October 17, 2023 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Owner: Applicant: Contact:
Corp. of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle
Office of Property & Const.
710 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
St. Anthony Parish
314 S 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
Dana Rochex
Dana Rochex Designs
76 Monterey Pl NE
Renton, WA 98056
DROCHEX@MSN.COM
TRANSMITTED on October 17, 2023 to the Parties of Record:
None.
TRANSMITTED on October 17, 2023 to the following:
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
Gina Estep, Economic Development Director
Matt Herrera, Current Planning Manager
Nathan Janders, Development Engineering Manager
Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
K. LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION:
The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the decision
date.
APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing
Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on October 31, 2023. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day
appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk
at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee,
normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted
electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals
to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process
may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
EXPIRATION: The Conditional Use Permit decision will expire two (2) years from the date of decision. A single two
(2) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-9-030.
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by
the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior
to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the
reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will
be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal
within the 14-day appeal time frame.
THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may
occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the
Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through
the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the
contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of
this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court.
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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
St. Anthony's Parish Campus
Land Use File Number:
LUA23-000220, CUP-A
Date of Report
October 17, 2023
Staff Contact
Brianna Burroughs
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Dana Rochex
Dana Rochex Designs
76 Monterey Pl NE, Renton,
WA 98056
Project Location
314 S 4th St, Renton, WA
98056 (APN 7841300080)
The following exhibits are included with the Administrative report:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision
Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map - Neighborhood Plan
Exhibit 3: Overall Campus Plan
Exhibit 4: Original CUP Decision (LUA02-054, ECF, CU-H)
Exhibit 5: Neighborhood Detail Map
Exhibit 6: Project Narrative
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