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July 27, 2018
Deborah Sibanda
3705 S 162nd St
Seatac, WA 98188
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Dunlap Bible Fellowship / LUA18-000423
Dear Ms. Sibanda:
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance.
Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August
10, 2018, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430 -6510.
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. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, the appeal will be heard as part of this public
hearing.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
Enclosure
cc: Dunlap Bible Fellowship / Owner
Michael Sibanda / Applicant
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Public Works Department
Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date C.E. Vincent, Administrator Date
Department Of Community & Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA18-000423, ECF, CU-H
APPLICANT: Michael Sibanda, Dunlap Bible Fellowship / 3705 S 162nd St, Seatac, WA 98188
PROJECT NAME: Dunlap Bible Fellowship
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 r equired for any tenant
improvements proposed by the applicant. The site is accessible via two 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.
PROJECT LOCATION: 280 Hardie Ave SW, Unit 2
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady
Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained
from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE: July 27, 2018
DATE OF DECISION: July 23, 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Project Location Map
ERC REPORT LUA18-000423
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING DATE: July 23, 2018
Project Name: Dunlap Bible Fellowship
Project File Number: PR18-000303
Land Use File Number: LUA18-000423
Project Manager: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
Owner: Dunlap Bible Fellowship; 280 Hardie Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057
Applicant: Pastor Michael Sibanda; 3705 S 162nd St, Seatac, WA 98188
Contact: Deborah Sibanda; 3705 S 162nd St, Seatac, WA 98188
Project Location: 280 Hardie Ave SW
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 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.
Exist. Bldgs. Area SF: 4,141 square feet Site Area: 19,405 square feet (0.45 acres)
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination
of Non-Significance (DNS).
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
DUNLAP BIBLE FELLOWSHIP LUA18-000423, ECF, CU-H
Report of July 23, 2018 Page 2 of 3
ERC REPORT LUA18-000423
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project
impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations.
A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials:
Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period.
B. Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are recommended.
C. Exhibits
Exhibit 1 Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2 Neighborhood Detail Map
Exhibit 3 Site Plan
Exhibit 4 Floor Plan
Exhibit 5 Project Narrative
Exhibit 6 Conditional Use Permit Justification
Exhibit 7 Advisory Notes
D. Environmental Impacts
The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the
applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction
with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following
probable impacts:
1. Earth
Impacts: Protected and sensitive slopes are mapped on the project site. No expansion of the building
footprint (Exhibits 3) is proposed and all improvements are internal and limited to the individual tenant
space (Exhibit 4); therefore, the applicant was not required to submit a geotechnical report with the formal
land use application. It is anticipated that the City’s currently adopted building codes would adequately
mitigate for any impacts that could result from the proposed tenant improvements; therefore, no further
mitigation is recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended.
Nexus: Not applicable.
2. Noise
Impacts: There may be some temporary noise impacts resulting from typical construction activities
associated with the proposed tenant improvements; however, these impacts are anticipated to be short
term in nature. No long term noise impacts are anticipated as the proposed change of use from the previous
health and fitness club to the proposed church.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended.
Nexus: Not applicable
3. Transportation
Impacts: The unit space for the proposed church is approximately 949 square feet. The applicant proposes
services on Sunday, between 11:00am and 12:30pm. The church will maintain regular operating hours
between 9:00am and 3:30pm during the week. There is anticipated to be a total of 25 attendees for the
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ERC REPORT LUA18-000423
church. Based on the ITE Manual, the average trip rate for a church during peak Sunday hours (per 1,000
square feet) is 9.99. The average trip rate during peak Saturday hours is 2.78, and the average trip rate
during PM peak weekday hours is 0.80. A traffic impact analysis is required when the estimated vehicular
traffic generated from a proposed development exceeds 20 vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 – 9:00)
or PM (3:00 – 6:00) peak periods. Since the average trip rate for a church (under 1,000 square feet) is less
than 20 vehicles per hour, a traffic impact analysis is not required.
The existing development contains 24 parking spaces that provide off-street vehicle parking for the three
tenants of the subject property. Units 1 and 3 are occupied by office uses. The net floor area of the two
office uses was not provided by the applicant; however, the gross floor area of the two units is
approximately 3,192 square feet. The gross floor area calculation would result in a minimum of 6 parking
spaces and a maximum of 14 parking spaces for the two (2) office uses combined. The proposed church will
have a total of 25 attendees, and will require a minimum and maximum of 5 parking spaces. The existing 24
space parking lot, with the existing and proposed uses, would exceed code requirements for off-street
vehicle parking accommodations.
The proposed project would be responsible for the payment of Transportation Impact Fees at the applicable
rate at the time of building permit issuance for the new use less any impact fee previously paid for the land
use category of the prior use. In addition, the project will be reviewed for Transportation Concurrency and a
finding will be made at the time of public hearing. It is anticipated that code required impact fees would
adequately mitigate transportation impacts for the proposed change of use and the existing 24 parking
spaces would provide adequate off-street parking for development; therefore, no further mitigation is
recommended.
Mitigation Measures: None recommended.
Nexus: Not applicable.
E. Comments of Reviewing Departments
The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Where applicable, their
comments have been incorporated into the text of this report and/or “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”
Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report.
The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day
appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680).
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in
writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall –
7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.
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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Dunlap Bible Fellowship
Project Number:
LUA18-000423
Date of Meeting
July 23, 2018
Staff Contact
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Michael Sibanda, Dunlap
Bible Fellowship / 3705 S
162nd St, Seatac, WA 98188
Project Location
280 Hardie Ave SW, Unit 2
The following exhibits are included with the ERC Report:
Exhibit 1: Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 2: Neighborhood Detail Map
Exhibit 3: Site Plan
Exhibit 4: Floor Plan
Exhibit 5: Project Narrative
Exhibit 6: Conditional Use Permit Justification
Exhibit 7: Advisory Notes
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Angelea Weihs, 425-430-7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Rohini Nair, 425-430-7298, rnair@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated July 17, 2018
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov)
No Comments.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
No Comments.
Community Services:
(Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov)
No comments.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov)
No comments.
Building:
(Contact: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov)
No comments.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:7/17/2018
TO:Angelea Weihs, Planner
FROM:Rohini Nair, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT:Utility and Transportation Comments for Dunlap Bible Fellowship
280 Hardie Ave SW
LUA 18-000423
I have reviewed the application for the Dunlap Bible Fellowship at 280 Hardie Ave SW and have
the following comments:
WATER
The information provided with the land use application stated that the project proposes mostly
cosmetic improvements to existing building. No plumbing changes are proposed. No changes
requiring additional water requirements are proposed. No fire hydrant is proposed. There is
already a fully functioning sprinkler system.
SEWER
The information provided with the land use application stated that the project proposes mostly
cosmetic improvements to existing building. No commercial kitchen is proposed. No changes to
sewer service is proposed.
STORMWATER
The information provided with the land use application stated that the project proposes mostly
cosmetic improvements to existing building. No changes to existing impervious area is proposed.
No elements triggering drainage review is proposed.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The project consists mostly of cosmetic improvements to existing building. The
renovation cost is less than $150,000, which as per RMC 4-6-060 exempts the project
from frontage requirements.
2. The information provided with the land use application did not show that 20 or more new
peak hour trips will be generated by the project in either the AM peak or PM peak. The
information provided by the applicant mentioned that the Sunday service is expected to
generate 10 trips. Therefore, a traffic impact analysis was not required from the project.
3. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
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4. Transportation impact fee is applicable on projects at time of building permit. For
redevelopment project the fee is based on the change in use and the square feet of the
building. Calculations using the current fee rate does not show that transportation impact
fee will be required since the amount calculated for the office use (current fee rate of
$7.29 per square feet) is greater than the amount calculated with the church use (current
rate of $2.68 per square feet). However, the rates that are current at the time of building
permit will be used to calculate the impact fee at the time of building permit and if
applicable the impact fee will be assessed at that time. Any applicable fee will be assessed
at that time. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building permit
application will be levied.
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