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PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR
King of the Jews Church
PRE23-000316
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
October 19, 2023
Contact Information:
Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Yong Qi, 425-430-7439, yqi@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org
Building Official: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7290, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider
giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the
project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use
and/or environmental permits.
Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and
schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before
making all of the required copies.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on
the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The
applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the
proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project
submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or
concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director,
Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development
Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
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Renton Regional Fire Authority
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: King of the Jews Church
1. The fire flow is unchanged from the existing building.
2. Fire impact fees are not applicable for this proposed change of use. A building permit would be required
for the proposed change of use from retail to the new church use. An annual place of assembly permit
would be required from the Renton Regional Fire Authority.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate as they exist.
4. Approved fire sprinkler systems are required for building change of use over 5,000 square feet of fire
area. The building would have to be equipped with either an approved fire sprinkler system or an
approved fire wall would have to be installed to lower any fire area to below 5,000 square feet. Direct
outside access is required to the fire sprinkler riser room.
Approved fire alarm systems are required throughout the building as this is a change of use and the area
exceeds 3,000 square feet. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. Fully
addressable and full detection is required for the fire alarm system.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 19, 2023
June 20, 2011
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Yong Qi, Development Engineer
SUBJECT: Jews Ministries Church Tenant Improvements
650 Rainier Ave S
PRE23-000316
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-binding and
may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official city decision-makers. Review comments may also
need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the
applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel 1823059133. The
following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
WATER
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Valley 196 Pressure Zone. There is an
existing 12” water main within Rainier Ave S to the west of the existing building (Record Dwg: W-343004).
There is an existing 8’’ water main through the parking lot within a 15’ wide public utility easement
(Record Dwg: W-039701). The approximate static water pressure is 73 psi at a ground elevation of 28’.
2. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Please refer to the Renton
Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) for fire hydrant requirements:
a. One northwest of the building next to the sidewalks of Rainier Ave S (Hydrant ID No. HYD-S-00761).
b. One approximately 120 feet northwest of the building next to the sidewalks of Rainier Ave S (Facility
ID No. LAT-021371).
c. One approximately 240 feet east of the building within the north side planter of S 7th St (Hydrant ID
No. HYD-S-00439).
3. There is an existing ¾’’ domestic water service and meter serving the existing building with detector
double check valve assembly (DDVA) inside the building.
4. In order to provide water service for domestic and fire protection to the development, the following
water improvements will be required, including, and not limited to:
a. A reduced-pressure backflow prevention assembly (RPBA) is required for water meters serving
commercial/industrial use. The RPBA shall be installed inside an above-ground heated enclosure per
City standard plan no. 350.2.
b. Installation of a fire sprinkler stub and backflow prevention assembly (DDCVA) for the building fire
sprinkler system. The sizing of the fire sprinkler stub and related piping shall be done by a registered
fire sprinkler designer/contractor. The DDCVA shall be installed on the private property in an outside
underground vault per City Standard Plan 360.2.
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5. If the project proposes to upsize the water meter or additional meters are needed, the development will
be subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter installation fees based on
the size of the new meters for domestic uses and fire sprinkler use.
a. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new water meter to serve the project. The current
water fee for a single 1-inch meter is $4,850.00, 1-1/2-inch meter is $24,250.00, and a 2-inch meter is
$38,800.00.
b. Water Service installation fee is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line, $4,605.00 per 1-1/2-inch service
line, and $4,735.00 per 2-inch service line.
c. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per meter for a 1-inch meter, $750.00 for a 1-1/2-inch meter, and
$950.00 for a 2-inch meter.
d. Credit will be applied to the 3/4-inch existing service if abandoned.
e. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been determined.
SDC fees are assessed and payable at construction permit issuance. The full fee schedule can be found
at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10067870&dbid=1&repo=CityofRenton.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 8’’ gravity wastewater main located within S 7th Street. The existing building is connected
to the 8’’ sewer main with a 6’’ sewer stub and 6’’ side sewer lines to the south of the building.
3. If the existing sewer service will be reused, no sewer system development charges are applicable. If the
domestic water meter size is required to be upsized or additional meters are required as a result of the
project, applicable SDC fees would be required. Credit would be provided for the existing meter size.
SURFACE WATER
1. A drainage report complying with the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (2022 RSWDM) will be
required if construction is proposed exterior to the existing building. Based on the City’s flow control map,
the site falls within the City’s Peak Rate Flow Control Standard (Matching Existing Conditions). The site falls
within the Black River Drainage Basin and South Renton sub basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart to
determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWM. No drainage review shall be required if there
is no construction proposed exterior to the existing building.
2. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements may be required during construction as needed.
3. Effective June 22, 2022, the City of Renton has adopted the 2022 RSWDM, which is based on the 2021 King
County Surface Water Design Manual. All projects vested on or after June 22, 2022 will be subject to these
new stormwater requirements. Please refer to RMC 4-1-045 for information regarding project vesting.
4. If any exterior improvements are proposed with new impervious area, the 2023 Surface water system
development fee is $0.92 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,300.00. Fees that
are current will be charged at the time of permit issuance. There is no storm water impact fee for replaced
impervious surface area.
TRANSPORTATION
1. An accessible route of travel meeting American’s With Disabilities Act’s requirements (ADA) from the public
right of way to the working facilities is required and will be reviewed in conjunction with the building permit
submittal. The existing onsite ADA parking and landings will also be reviewed.
2. As this project is proposing an interior remodel and no new construction or additions valued at over
$175,000, no street frontage improvements or right of way dedication are required, however, if during
Land-use and/or other agency reviews it is determined that outside site and parking/lot improvements are
required, the project may become subject to further transportation review.
3. Since the project is proposing a change in use that may result in additional traffic, a traffic study meeting
City of Renton traffic study guidelines is required at the land-use submittal. If the result of the study is more
than 20 new trips in the AM or PM peak hours, a traffic impact analysis will be required.
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4. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be assessed at the time of a complete
building permit application. The 2023 transportation impact fee for net new pm peak hour person vehicle
trips is $8,031.94 per trip.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2023 only and will be assessed based
on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the permit type.
Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current fee schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 19th, 2023
TO: Pre-Application File No. 23-000316
FROM: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: King of the Jews Church
650 Rainier Ave S
APN 1823059133
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-referenced development
proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre-application
submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant
is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by
official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works
Administrator, Planning Director, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site
planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to
review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available online at
https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/.
Project Proposal: The subject property is located at 650 Rainier Ave S near the intersection of Rainier Ave S and SW
7th St. The project site (APN 1823059133) totals 1.55 acres in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial
(CA) zoning classification and Urban Design District D overlay district. The site has a Comprehensive Plan land use
designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). The applicant is proposing to operate a religious institution within an
existing 5,289 sq. ft. building on the site and lease part of the associated surface parking lot. An additional building
is located on the east side of the site and is not a part of the proposal. Access to the site would be taken from the
existing two driveways off of S 7th St and the existing single driveway off Rainier Ave S. COR maps indicates the
presence of a high seismic hazard on the site. No trees or vegetation is proposed for removal.
Current Use: The project site is currently developed with a 4,000 sq. ft. service shop operated by Toyota of Renton,
a 5,289 sq. ft. building the applicant proposes to occupy, and a large surface parking lot.
Zoning/Land Use: The subject property is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification in Urban
Design District D. The purpose of the CA zone is to evolve from “strip commercial” linear business districts to
business areas characterized by enhanced site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking
lot design, coordinated access, amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The CA zone provides for
a wide variety of retail sales, services, and other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors.
Residential uses may be integrated into the zone through mixed-use buildings.
The proposed church is classified as a ‘Religious Institution’ per RMC 4-11-180. Religious institutions require a
Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit in the CA zone.
Conditional Use (Hearing Examiner): A conditional use is a land use which may be permitted within a zoning district
following review by staff to establish conditions mitigating impacts of the use and to assure compatibility with other
uses in the district (RMC 4-9-030). Staff will consider the following criteria when reviewing a request for a
conditional use permit:
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1. Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general goals,
objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and any other
plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of Renton.
2. Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental overconcentration of a
particular use within the City or within the immediate area of the proposed use. The proposed location
shall be suited for the proposed use.
3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in substantial
or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood.
5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available.
6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall mitigate potential
effects on the surrounding area.
7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use shall be evaluated
and mitigated.
8. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings, paving, or critical
areas. Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent properties from potentially adverse
effects of the proposed use.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Commercial Development Standards”
effective at the time of complete application (noted as “CA standards” herein).
Building Standards – The CA standards permit a maximum lot coverage for buildings to be 65% of the total lot area
or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage. The allowed height is 50 feet
(50’) except 70 feet (70’) for vertically mixed-use building (commercial and residential). Heights may exceed the
zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit. In no case shall building height exceed the maximum allowed
by the Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions for uses located within the Airport Influence area and Safety
Compatibility Zones.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line. The
required setbacks for the CA zone are: minimum front yard and secondary front yard: 15 feet; maximum front yard
and secondary front yard: 20 feet; minimum side yard: none, except 15 feet (15’) if lot abuts a lot zoned residential;
minimum rear yard: none, except 15 feet (15’) if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential. In no case shall a
structure over 42 inches (42”) in height intrude into the 20-foot (20’) clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and mechanical equipment. If
applicable, the application would need to include elevations and details for the proposed methods of screening.
No changes are proposed to the existing building footprint. The existing building is set back approximately ten
feet (10’) from Rainier Ave S and S 7th St.
Nonconforming Structures: The cost of alterations, remodels, or renovations of a legal nonconforming structure,
except single family dwellings, shall not exceed an aggregate cost of forty percent (40%) in twelve (12) months or
sixty percent (60%) in forty-eight (48) months of the value of the structure, based upon its most recent assessment
or appraisal, unless the changes make the structure more conforming, or are used to restore to a safe condition any
portion of a structure declared unsafe by the Building Official. Mandatory improvements for fire, life safety or
accessibility, as well as replacement of mechanical equipment, do not count towards the cited monetary thresholds.
Alterations, remodels, or restoration work shall not result in or increase any nonconforming condition unless
permitted by RMC 4-10-050A.4, Limits on Enlargement.
Nonconforming Site Development Standards: For remodels or other alterations of an existing structure made
within any three (3) year period which together exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the assessed or appraised
value of the existing structure, the site shall be brought into compliance with the current development regulations.
For remodels or other alterations within any three (3) year period which exceed thirty percent (30%) of the assessed
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or appraised value, but do not exceed one hundred percent (100%), proportional compliance shall be required, as
provided below. Remodels or other alterations within any three (3) year period that do not exceed thirty percent
(30%) of the assessed or appraised value shall not be required to comply with the nonconforming site development
requirements. Mandatory improvements for fire, life safety or accessibility, as well as replacement of mechanical
equipment, do not count towards the cited monetary thresholds.
Proportional Compliance: The required physical site improvements to reduce or eliminate the nonconformity of
the site shall be established by the following formula:
1. Divide the dollar value of the proposed structure improvements, excluding mechanical equipment and
mandatory improvements for life, safety, or accessibility, by the assessed or appraised value of the existing
structure(s).
2. The monetary value of that percentage is then multiplied by ten percent (10%).
3. The dollar value of this equation is then applied toward reducing the nonconformities. Example:
• Value of existing structure(s) equals $100,000;
• Value of proposed improvements equals $20,000;
• 10% multiplied by $20,000 equals $2,000;
• $2,000 would be applied toward reducing the nonconformities.
4. The Department shall determine the type, location and phasing sequence of the proposed site
improvements.
Parking/Access: Parking for religious institutions require a minimum and maximum of 1 paved parking space for
every five (5) seats in the main auditorium; however, in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. In stadiums,
sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other
similar seating facilities, each eighteen inches (18") of length of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat
for the purpose of determining requirements for off-street parking facilities.
Refer to RMC 4-4-080F for standard stall and aisle dimensions. Standard surface parking spaces are 9 feet by 20
feet. Compact spaces are 8.5 feet by 16 feet and limited to 30 percent (30%) of total spaces. The minimum aisle
width for 90 degree spaces is 24 feet.
Accessible parking shall be provided per the requirements of the Washington State Barrier Free Standards as
adopted by the City of Renton. The appropriate amount of ADA accessible stalls based on the total number of spaces
must be provided.
Bicycle parking shall be provided for all non-residential developments that exceed four thousand (4,000) gross
square feet in size. The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the number of
required off-street vehicle parking spaces. Each bicycle parking space shall be at least two feet (2') by six feet (6'),
with no less than an overhead clearance of seven feet (7'). Bicycle parking shall be conveniently located with respect
to the street right-of-way and must be within fifty feet (50') of at least one main building entrance, as measured
along the most direct pedestrian access route. Please review RMC 4-4-080F.11.b-c for further general and specific
bicycle parking standards.
Upon a change of use, if the number of stalls needed for the new use exceeds the actual number of legally existing
stalls on site by a percentage equal or greater than shown in the chart below, all of the stalls required of the new
use shall be provided.
Existing Stalls Percentage Threshold
1 – 10 140%
11 – 30 130%
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Existing Stalls Percentage Threshold
31 – 60 120%
61+ 110%
Access to the site would remain via the two (2) existing driveways off of S 7th St and the single driveway off of Rainier
Ave S.
The applicant did not indicate the amount of parking available for the proposed religious institution. The
applicant will be required at the time of land use application to provide a parking analysis of the subject site
(analysis should include parking requirements for all uses on the site) with calculations based on required parking
ratios based on use. The analysis would include dimensions of stalls and drive aisles. Please refer to RMC 4-4-
080F.8 and 9 for parking stall and aisle width standards. Compliance with parking requirements would be verified
at the time of land use application review.
Urban Design: The project is subject to RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations effective at the time of application.
Exterior modifications such as facade changes, windows, awnings, signage, etc., shall comply with the design
requirements for the new portion of the structure, sign, or site improvement.
The project is located within Urban Design District D. Interior remodels of existing buildings or structures are
exempt from these requirements provided the alterations do not modify the building facade.
Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all portions of the development area not covered by structures,
required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with native, drought-resistant vegetative
cover. The minimum on-site landscape width required along street frontages is 10 feet and shall contain trees,
shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees in the ROW planter will also be required. Landscaping may include hardscape
such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. Minimum planting strip widths
between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development standards of RMC 4-6-060,
Street Standards. Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover are to be located in this area when present. Street
trees shall be planted in the center of the planting strip between the curb and the sidewalk at the following intervals;
provided, that, where right-of-way is constrained, irregular intervals and slight increases or decreases may be
permitted or required. Additionally, trees shall be planted in locations that meet required spacing distances from
facilities located in the right-of-way including, but not limited to, underground utilities, streetlights, utility poles,
traffic signs, fire hydrants, and driveways; such spacing standards are identified in the City’s Approved Tree List.
Generally, the following spacing is required: i. Small-sized maturing trees: thirty feet (30') on center; ii. Medium-
sized maturing trees: forty feet (40') on center; and iii. Large-sized maturing trees: fifty feet (50') on center.
All changes in the use of a property or remodel of a structure that requires improvements equal to or greater than
50 percent (50%) of the assessed property value trigger landscaping requirements. All landscaping shall meet the
requirements of RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping. Compliance with requirements would be verified at the time of land
use application review.
Significant Tree Retention: A review of COR Maps shows that there are no mature trees on the site. When
significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and cottonwoods) are proposed to be
removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree
retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree
retention plan must show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. Please refer to RMC 4-4-130, Tree
Retention and Land Clearing Regulations for further general and specific tree retention and land clearing
requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, properties subject to an active land
development permit shall comply with minimum tree credit retention requirements of a minimum of 30 credits per
net acre. Tree credits encourage retention of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree
credits.
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TREE SIZE
TREE
CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
New medium species tree 1
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and greater 13
Interior remodels, not involving a building addition, are not required to meet minimum tree credit requirements.
No trees are proposed for removal. Compliance with requirements would be verified at the time of land use
application review.
Fences/Walls: Within commercial zones the maximum height of any fence, hedge, or retaining wall within the front
yard and secondary front yard shall not exceed 48 inches (48”) in height within 15 feet (15’) of the front yard
property line or within any part of the clear vision area. Chain link fencing shall be coated with black, brown, gray
or green bonded vinyl. Fences, hedges and retaining walls shall not stand in or in front of any required landscaping.
If a new or replacement fence is proposed within 15 feet (15’) of a public street on a site that is nonconforming to
street frontage landscape requirements per RMC 4-4-070F1, the site shall be brought into conformance.
It is unclear what the proposed height and design of the fences are. Compliance with requirements would be
verified at the time of land use application review.
Refuse and Recyclables: All new developments for commercial uses shall provide on-site refuse and recyclable
deposit areas and collection points for collection in compliance with RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclables
Standards. These areas shall not be located within required setbacks or landscaped areas and shall not be located
in a manner that hauling trucks obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on-site or project into public right-of-way. The
size of these areas shall be dependent on the size and number of the proposed uses.
A refuse and recyclable collection area is not shown. Full compliance will be determined at the time of Land Use
Application.
Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, a high seismic hazards is located on the site. Development within high
seismic hazard areas may require a geotechnical study completed by a licensed professional
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Depending on the scope of interior work, a geotechnical report may be required addressing seismic issues as the
building is within the high seismic hazard area. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether any critical
areas or environmental concerns are present on the subject property prior to development and/or construction.
Environmental Review: The proposal would require environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA). The project is a change of use that is greater than 4,000 square feet in an existing building that
exceeds 4,000 square feet and therefore WAC 197-11-800(3) does not apply. An Environmental Checklist must be
submitted with the proposal and the City’s Environmental Review Committee is required to issue a Threshold
Determination prior to any issuance for permits on the site.
Permit Requirements: The proposal requires Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use
Permit. The 2023 fees would total $5,785.50 ($3,710.00 Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit Review +
$1,800.00 Environmental Review + $275.50 Technology Fee (5%) = $5,785.50). Each modification request is
$290.00. All fees are subject to change. Other informational applications and handouts can be found on the City’s
Digital Records Library. The City requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s
Electronic File Standards.
Public Notice Requirement: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits as
classified by RMC 4-8-080, Permit Classification. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the public of
potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City, and to facilitate timely and
effective public participation in the review process. The applicant must follow the specifications provided in the
public information sign handout. The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance,
removal, and any costs associated with the sign.
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required. The fee in effect
at the time of building permit issuance will apply. When an existing structure or building or portion thereof has
been vacant for less than three (3) years, the impact fee shall be the applicable impact fee for the land use category
of the new use, less any impact fee previously paid for the land use category of the prior use. If no impact fee was
paid for the prior use, the impact fee for the new use shall be reduced by an amount equal to the current impact
fee rate for the prior use. When an existing structure or building or portion thereof has been vacant for a period
of three (3) years or more, the impact fee shall be the applicable impact fee for the land use of the new category;
there shall not be a deduction of the impact fee that was or was not previously paid for the land use category of
the prior use. For informational purposes, the 2023 impact fees are as follows:
• A Transportation Impact Fee based on $6.02 per square foot.
• A Fire Impact fee of $0.56 per square foot.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website for your review.
Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the materials pre-
screened virtually prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Alex Morganroth, Senior
Planner, at 425-430-7219 or amorganroth@rentonwa.gov to schedule a virtual prescreen appointment.
Expiration: Once the Conditional Use Permit application has been approved, the applicant has two (2) years to
comply with all conditions of approval and to apply for any necessary permits before the approval becomes null
and void. A single two-year extension may be granted for good cause by the Hearing Examiner.
Conditional Use Permit approval is valid for two years with a possible two-year extension.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the expiration date(s).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 26, 2023
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Rob Shuey, Building Official
SUBJECT: King of the Jews Church
650 Rainier Ave S
APN 1823059133
1. This change of use in the building will trigger a change of occupancy classification. The change would be
from a business group B, motor vehicle showroom to an assembly group A-3, places of religious
worship. A building permit must be obtained for approval of the change of occupancy
classification. Submittal documents shall include building plans stamped by a licensed design
professional certifying that the building complies with the section 1001.2.2 of the International Existing
Building Code (IEBC).