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10317 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
509.336.9200
Conditional Use Permit Justification:
NEW LIFE CHURCH
September 20, 2023
PROJECT NAME, SIZE, AND LOCATION OF SITE
• Project Name: New Life Church Office Addition
• Gross Site Area: Approx. 56 acres
• Location: 15711 – 152nd Avenue SE
LAND USE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT
• Commercial Building Permit
• Possible Conditional Use Permit
ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE SITE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES
• Site: R-14
• Adjacent properties: R-14, RMH, R-4 (King County)
CURRENT USE OF THE SITE AND ANY EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
The project site is a single parcel that is currently developed with a 54,320 square foot Church, a 36,000
square foot Church Auditorium added in 2010 (total 90,320 square feet of church use), a 38,680 square
foot Private School serving children from kindergarten – 8th grade, a parking lot with approximately 796
parking stalls, a storm water system, children outdoor play areas, and a multi-purpose playfield.
Decision Criteria
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. The proposed project is going to add
6400 SF of office space for the executives of the churches operations. The building is within the zoning
setbacks and plans of development for this area.
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
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shall be suited for the proposed use. The location of the new building will be in the north area of the
parking lot. The location is withing the existing zoning boundaries of the site and within setbacks.
3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in
substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. The use of this particular building will be used
mostly Monday Through Friday 8am to 5pm. The main church building is mostly used on Weekends.
The Day care also used on weekdays. It is anticipated that not much change will be added M-F due to
this new project in traffic or in affecting the neighbors.
4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the
neighborhood. The project is a moderate size of 6400 SF. It will be of the same scale as the neighbors to
the East and compatible with the design style of the neighbors.
5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available. Parking we are losing 39 parking stalls but
through the traffic study the site already has an abundance of parking for the services and will not impact
the need for parking.
6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall mitigate potential
effects on the surrounding area. The traffic will ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and
shall mitigate potential effects. Measures are in place for off-site parking for larger events that will help
bring overflow traffic to the site as necessary.
7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use shall be
evaluated and mitigated. There will not be larger glare from this building. No large lights except for
security lights. The office will be moderate to low noise.
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. The landscaping will beautify the area and will provide additional shading in
the area. Currently the area of work is a parking lot and will add more landscaping in the area.
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