HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Notice_of_Application_DNS_180627.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT CENTER LINK TO SEE ASSOCIATED PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200, EXT. 2.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION.
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: June 27, 2018
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR18-000303; Dunlap Bible Fellowship /
LUA18-000423
PROJECT LOCATION: 280 Hardie Ave SW, Unit 3, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Deborah Sibanda / deborahc86@gmail.com /
3705 S 162nd St, Seatac, WA 98188
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://bit.ly/2Kh0CS5
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval
and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the proposed Dunlap Bible Fellowship Church change of use and tenant
improvement. The project site is located at 280 Hardie Ave SW (Parcel number 1823059149), within the Commercial
Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. The subject property is 19,405 square feet (0.45 acres) and contains an
existing 4,141 square foot office building, divided into three units (units 1, 2, and 3). The applicant is proposing to occupy
unit 2, which is currently vacant and located between the other two units. The unit 2 tenant space is approximately 949
square feet. The applicant is proposing to offer church services every Sunday , and other church related activities on
weekdays. According to the applicant, the total church membership is approximately 20 to 25 people. Approximately 24
parking stalls are available on the site. No exterior site construction improvements are proposed and no change is
proposed to the building’s other existing tenant spaces. The proposed interior improvements for the church are cosmetic
in nature, in order to prepare the unit to be used as a church. A building permit would be required for any tenant
improvements proposed by the applicant. The site is accessible via two existing driveways off of Hardie Ave SW.
Protected slopes are mapped on site. No vegetation or trees are proposed for removal as a part of the project.
DATE OF APPLICATION: June 21, 2018
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 27, 2018
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): 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 (DNS). 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.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Conditional Use
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Building Permit, Sign Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: None requested at this time
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM
before the Renton Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers on the 7th
floor of Renton City Hall, located at 1055 South Grady Way.
NOTICE
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DOCUMENT CENTER LINK TO SEE ASSOCIATED PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200, EXT. 2.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Comprehensive Plan - Commercial Mixed Use
(COMP-CMU) on the City of Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and
Commercial Arterial (CA) 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.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner, CED – Planning
Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on July 11, 2018. This matter is also tentatively
scheduled for a public hearing for September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Renton Council Chambers on the 7th floor of
Renton City Hall, located at 1055 South Grady Way. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the
Planning Division to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled at (425) 430-6583. 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: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7312; Email: AWeihs@rentonwa.gov