HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_DNS_Lighthouse_Church_171103NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
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 3, 2017
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA17-000741, ECF, CU-H
PROJECT NAME: Lighthouse Baptist Church
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval
and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the proposed Lighthouse Baptist Church change of use and tenant improvement.
The project site is located within a Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and is within Urban Design District D. The existing tenant
space (suite 250) is currently vacant and located in the northwest corner of the existing Village Square Shopping Center
building located at 1222 Bronson Way N. The tenant space is approximately 4,500 square feet and was formally leased as
a health and fitness club. No exterior site construction improvements are proposed and no change is proposed to the
building’s other existing tenant spaces. Proposed interior improvements for the church tenant space include new demising
walls, restroom upgrades, and raised platform area. The tenant improvement would provide typical gathering spaces for
church services and classrooms for the church's private K-8 school for up to 20 students. Access to the site will remain in
the existing locations along Garden Ave N and Bronson Way N. The subject property is approximately 2.75 acres comprised
of six (6) contiguous parcels that contains an existing strip retail building with various commercial tenants and 174 surface
parking spaces.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1222 Bronson Way N / APNs 7565100025; 7564600320; 7564600315;
7564600350; 7565100005; 7564600340
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE: As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance. This may be the only
opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance
of the DNS.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: October 31, 2017
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 3, 2017
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Lawrence Morris, PO Box 58367, Renton, WA 98058
Permits/Review Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Conditional Use Permit
Other Permits which may be required: Building Permit, Sign Permit
Requested Studies: N/A
Location where application may
be reviewed: Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) – Planning Division,
Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for December 19, 2017 before the
Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers at 11:00 am on the 7th
floor of Renton City Hall located at 1055 South Grady Way.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of
Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Arterial (CA) and is
within Urban Design District D on the City’s Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation: The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, RMC 4-2-060;4-9-030 and
other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form
and return to: City of Renton, CED – Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: Lighthouse Baptist Church/LUA17-000741, ECF, CU-H
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS: City/State/Zip:
TELEPHONE NO.:
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Matt Herrera, Senior Planner, CED – Planning
Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on November 17, 2017. This matter is also tentatively
scheduled for a public hearing on December 19, 2017, at 11:00 am, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Planning Division to
ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6578. Following the issuance of the SEPA Determination,
you may still appear at the hearing and present your comments regarding the proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If
you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional information by mail,
please contact the project manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record
and will be notified of any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-6593; Eml:
MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION