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A. REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
Hearing Date:February 19, 2019
Project File Number:PR17-000160
Project Name:First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church Expansion
Land Use File Number:LUA18-000253, ECF, CU-H
PROJECT MANAGER:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
OWNER:First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, 3811 NE 21st ST, Renton, WA 98056
APPLICANT:Ivan Feltson, First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, 3811 NE 21st ST, Renton, WA
98056
CONTACT:Andrey Kovak, First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, 3811 NE 21st ST, Renton, WA
98056
PROJECT LOCATION:3811 NE 21st ST
PROJECT SUMMARY:The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Parking
Modification, Street Modification, and Environmental Review to expand an existing
religious institution located at 3811 NE 21st St (Parcel nos. 0423059237 and
0423059307). The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of
Residential Medium Density and is located within the Residential-6 (R-6) Zone. The
west parcel (0423059237) is 65,340 square feet (1.5 acres) and is developed with
an existing church and paved parking areas. The east parcel (0423059307) is
43,560 square feet (1 acre) and is partially developed with paved and gravel
parking. The proposed project includes parking lot expansions, a building addition
to the existing church sanctuary, and stormwater infrastructure construction
within the two parcels. The existing church is currently 17,211 square feet. The
church sanctuary addition will increase the building size to 18,961 square feet. The
site currently has 99 parking stalls. The applicant proposes to add an additional 77
stalls, for a total of 176 parking stalls. The stormwater management improvements
for the site include permeable pavement, shallow rain gardens, or bioswales near
the parking lots. Current access for the site is via two existing curb cuts off of NE
21st St. No critical areas are mapped on the project site. No tree removal is
proposed with the project application. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical
Report, Technical Information Report, and Traffic Impact Analysis with the project
application.
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B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibits 1-7:As shown in the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 8:Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner
Exhibit 9:Environmental “SEPA” Determination of Nonsignificance – Mitigation (DNS-M)
Exhibit 10:Building Elevations
Exhibit 11:Landscape Plan
Exhibit 12:Topographical Survey
Exhibit 13:Parking Modification Request
Exhibit 14:Environmental “SEPA” Checklist
Exhibit 15:Street Modification Request
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record:First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, 3811 NE 21st ST,
Renton, WA 98056
2. Zoning Classification:Residential-6 (R-6)
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:Residential Medium Density (MD)
4. Existing Site Use:Religious Institution
5. Critical Areas:None
6. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North: NE 21st St. and Single-Family Residential; Residential-6 (R-6) zoning designation
b. East:Single-Family Residential; Residential-6 (R-6) zoning designation
c. South:Single-Family Residential; Residential-6 (R-6) zoning designation
d. West:Single-Family Residential; Residential-6 (R-6) zoning designation
7. Site Area:Error! Reference source not found.
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No.Ordinance No.Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Annexation N/A 4070 06/01/1987
Conditional Use Permit LUA02-074 N/A 06/19/2002
E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
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a. Water: Water service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch water main in NE
21st Street, north of the site. There is an existing 8-inch water main in the northern half of the subject
property, located near the east property line.
b. Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch sewer main located
along the NE 21st Street frontage.
c. Surface/Storm Water: There is existing 12-inch storm line in the NE 21st Street frontage. The site falls
within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard (Forested Site Condition). The site falls within the
May Creek drainage basin.
2. Streets: NE 21st Street is a Residential Street with an existing right of way (ROW) width of approximately
30 feet as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. Current street frontage improvements
include curb, but no sidewalk in the site frontage.
3. Fire Protection: Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA)
F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1. Chapter 2 Land Use Districts
a. Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b. Section 4-2-060: Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in the Zoning Designations
c. Section 4-2-110: Residential Development Standards
2. Chapter 3 Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts
a. Section 4-3-050: Critical Area Regulations
3. Chapter 4 City-Wide Property Development Standards
4. Chapter 6 Streets and Utility Standards
a. Section 4-6-060: Street Standards
5. Chapter 9 Permits – Specific
a. Section 4-9-030: Conditional Use Permits
6. Chapter 11 Definitions
G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on April 4,
2018, and determined the application complete on April 30, 2018. The project was later placed on hold
on May 18, 2018, and taken off hold on December 18, 2018. The project complies with the 120-day review
period.
2. The project site is located at 3811 NE 21st St.
3. The project site is currently developed with an existing 17,211 square foot church. The church was
originally built in 1963 and is an established use at the subject site based on its presence at the site for
56 years.
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4. Access to the site would be provided via two existing curb cuts off of NE 21st ST.
5. The property is located within the Residential Medium Density (MD) Comprehensive Plan land use
designation.
6. The site is located within the Residential-6 (R-6) zoning classification.
7. There are approximately 15 trees located on-site, of which the applicant is proposing to retain a total of
10 trees.
8. No critical areas are mapped on the project site.
9. Approximately 800 cubic yards of material would be cut on-site and approximately 800 cubic yards of fill
is proposed to be brought into the site.
10. The applicant is proposing to begin construction following land use, civil construction, and building permit
approval.
11. No public or agency comments were received.
12. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and SEPA (RCW 43.21C, 1971 as amended), on
January 28, 2019, the Environmental Review Committee issued a Determination of Non-Significance -
Mitigated (DNS-M) for the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church Expansion (Exhibit 9). The DNS-M included
one (1) mitigation measure. A 14-day appeal period commenced on February 1, 2019, and ended on
February 15, 2019. No appeals of the threshold determination have been filed as of the date of this
report.
13. Based on an analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, the Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
issued the following mitigation measures with the Determination of Non-Significance – Mitigated:
a. The applicant shall provide one (1) street light within the abutting street frontage of the property
that is consistent with the street lighting standards of RMC 4-6-060I at the time of construction
permit application.
14. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report and
the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
15.Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated Residential Medium Density (MD) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the MD designation is to allow a variety of single-family and
multi-family development types, with continuity created through the application of design guidelines,
the organization of roadways, sidewalks, public spaces, and the placement of community gathering
places and civic amenities. The proposal is compliant with the following development standards if all
conditions of approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
Goal L-BB: Maintain a high quality of life as Renton grows by ensuring that new
development is designed to be functional and attractive.
Policy L-48: Address privacy and quality of life for existing residents by considering
scale and context in infill project design.
16.Zoning Development Standard Compliance: The site is classified Residential-6 (R-6) on the City’s Zoning
Map. Development in the R-6 zone is intended to be single-family residential at moderate density.The
proposal is compliant with the following development standards, as outlined in RMC 4-2-110.A, if all
conditions of approval are met:
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Compliance R-6 Zone Develop Standards and Analysis
N/A
Density: The density range permitted in the R-6 zone is a minimum 3.0 up to a
maximum of 6.0 dwelling units per net acre. Net density is calculated after the
deduction of sensitive areas, areas intended for public right-of-way, and private
access easements.
Staff Comment: Not applicable, no residential uses are proposed.
N/A
Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot size permitted in the R-6 zone is 7,000 sq. ft. A
minimum lot width of 60 feet is required (70 feet for corner lots) and a minimum lot
depth of 90 feet is required.
Staff Comment: Not applicable, no subdivision of the property is proposed.
Setbacks: The required setbacks in the R-6 zone are as follows: front yard is 25 feet,
side yard is combined 15 feet with not less than 5 feet on either side, secondary front
yard (applies to corner lots) is 25 feet, and the rear yard is 25 feet.
Staff Comment: The existing building and proposed addition area would maintain a
front yard setback of approximately 155.42 feet; side yard setbacks of 28.75 feet from
the east property line and 31.16 feet from the west property line; and a rear yard
setback of approximately 32.5 feet. The existing building and proposed addition
would meet all the minimum required setbacks.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is met
Building Standards: The R-6 zone has a maximum building coverage of 40% and a
maximum impervious surface coverage of 55%. In the R-6 zone, a maximum building
height of 2 stories with a wall plate height of 24 feet is permitted. Roofs with a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the
maximum wall plate height. If the height of wall plates on a building are less than the
states maximum the roof may project higher to account for the difference, yet the
combined height of both features shall not exceed the combined maximums.
Common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four (4)
vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., roofs
pitched less than 4:12, decks, railings, etc.) may extend up to six (6) vertical feet
above the maximum wall plate height if the projection is stepped back one-and-a-
half (1.5) horizontal feet from each minimum building setback line for each one (1)
vertical foot above the maximum wall plate height.
Wall plates supporting a primary roof surface that has only one (1) sloping plane
(e.g., shed roof) may exceed the stated maximum if the average of wall plate heights
is equal or less than the maximum wall plate height allowed.
Staff Comment: The proposed project includes a 1,750 square foot sanctuary addition
(single story) to the existing church building, as well as a parking lot expansion. The
proposed work is located on two parcels (Parcel nos. 0423059237 and 0423059307).
The total lot area of parcel number 043059237 is 62,075 square feet and the total lot
area for parcel number 0423059307 is 43,500 square feet.
The existing church and proposed addition will be located on parcel number
0423059237. The existing church (two stories with basement) is currently 17,211
square feet (multi-story). The church sanctuary addition will increase the building size
to 18,961 square feet. The proposal would result in a building coverage of 14,343
square feet (23 percent) on parcel number 0423059237. No building coverage is
proposed on parcel number 0423059307. Therefore, the proposed building expansion
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would comply with the maximum building coverage requirements for the R-6 zone.
The proposed impervious surface coverage is 41,778 square feet (67.3 percent) on
parcel number 0423059237 and 37,987 square feet (87.3 percent) on parcel number
0423059307. The project proposal exceeds maximum impervious surface
requirements; therefore, staff recommends as a condition of approval that the
applicant either revise the proposed impervious surface to comply with maximum
impervious surface requirements and/or the applicant shall submit an application for
a Lot Line Adjustment with the neighboring parcel to the south (parcel number
0423059068; also owned by the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church) in order to
modify the lot area to comply with impervious surface requirements. The Lot
Combination and Lot Line Adjustment for review and approval by the Current
Planning Project Manager, prior to Civil Construction Permit issuance.
The applicant submitted building elevations (Exhibit 10) with the project application.
Based on the provided building elevations, the proposed maximum wall plate height
is approximately 18 feet and 9 inches above the grade plane. The overall proposed
building height is approximately 26 feet and 3 inches above grade plane. The
proposed expansion would comply the maximum number of permitted stories and
the maximum wall plate height permitted for the R-6 zone.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is met
Landscaping: The City’s landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) require a 10-foot
landscape strip along all public street frontages. Additional minimum planting strip
widths between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street
development standards of RMC 4-6-060. Street trees and, at a minimum,
groundcover, are to be located in this area when present. Spacing standards shall be
as stipulated by the Department of Community and Economic Development. Any
additional undeveloped right-of-way areas shall be landscaped unless otherwise
determined by the Administrator.
Additional landscaping requirements are applicable to non-residential development
in residential zones. A 15-foot wide partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual
barrier, or 10-foot wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier, is required
along common property lines.
Stormwater detention ponds are required to provide 15 feet of landscaping around
the pond perimeter. Such landscaping shall be located outside of any required
fencing.
Surface parking lots with between 51 and 99 parking spaces are required to provide
25 square feet of landscaping per parking space. Any interior parking lot landscaping
area shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width. Landscaping shall be dispersed
throughout the parking area and shall include a mixture of trees, shrubs, and
groundcover as follows:
a. Trees shall be 2 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) for multi-family,
commercial, and industrial uses. At least one tree for every six parking spaces within
the lot interior shall be planted.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per 20 square feet of landscaped area shall be
planted. Up to 50 percent of shrubs may be deciduous.
c. Ground cover shall be planted in sufficient quantities to provide at least 90 percent
coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years of installation.
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d. There shall be no more than 50 feet between parking stalls and an interior parking
lot landscape area.
Staff Comment: A Landscape Plan (Exhibit 11) was submitted with the project
application. Per RMC 4-4-070B.1.f, changes in the use of a property or remodel of a
structure that requires improvements equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of
the assessed property valuation triggers compliance with the landscaping
regulations for the entire site. The project proposal is more that 50% of the valuation
of both properties based on assessors records; therefore, compliance with
landscaping regulations for the entire site is required. However, there is an exception,
Per RMC 4-4-070C.2.e, for alterations or small additions determined by the
Community and Economic Development Administrator not to warrant improvements
to the entire site.
The proposal would require perimeter parking lot landscaping, with a minimum
depth of 10 feet, around the existing and proposed parking lot. The perimeter parking
lot landscaping is required to have a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover per
RMC 4-4-070H.4. The applicant is proposing perimeter landscaping along only the
new parking lot expansion. The proposed perimeter landscaping includes Crimson
Sentry Maple, Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo, and Portugal Laurel. Groundcover is
not identified on the landscape plan. Compliance with required perimeter
landscaping between the existing parking lot and the drainage tract (042305TRCT)
on the abutting property would require the removal of 23 existing parking spaces.
Staff recommends eliminating the required perimeter parking lot landscaping along
this portion of the property (in the vicinity of parking stalls number 34-56, as
identified on the provided Landscape Plan), pursuant to the above exemption. Based
on the provided site plan, no perimeter parking lot landscaping is proposed along the
west side of the existing parking lot (along parking stalls numbered 1-14, as identified
on the provided Landscape Plan). Compliance with perimeter landscaping
requirements along these parking stalls would not necessitate the removal of existing
parking spaces; therefore, in order to ensure compliance with perimeter parking lot
landscaping regulations, staff recommends as a condition of approval, that a detailed
landscape plan be submitted at the time of Utility Construction Permit Review that
includes 10 feet of perimeter parking lot landscaping along parking stalls numbered
1-14. The perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be revised to include a mixture of
trees, shrubs and groundcover. The detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the
Current Planning Manager for review and approval.
In addition to required perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements, the applicant
is required to provide a sight-obscuring visual barrier between the existing church use
and the abutting residential uses. The proposed new parking lot expansion includes
a 10-foot wide perimeter landscape strip; however, the provided Landscape Plan
does not identify if this proposed landscape strip is fully sight-obscuring, as required
by code; therefore, in order to ensure compliance with landscaping buffer
requirements along the new portion of the parking lot, staff recommends as a
condition of approval, that a detailed landscape plan be submitted at the time of
Utility Construction Permit Review that either revises the proposed perimeter
landscaping to be fully site obscuring, or revises the proposal to include 15-feet of
partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier, in compliance with RMC 4-4-
070F.4.c. The detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the Current Planning
Manager for review and approval. The existing vegetation and trees along the west
and south property lines of parcel number 0423059237 do not meet the dimensional
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requirements for landscaping visual barrier regulations per RMC 4-4-070F.4.c;
however, the existing mature trees and landscaping is adequate to screen the
existing use from the abutting uses along those property lines; therefore, staff
recommends that the project comply with landscaping visual barrier regulations only
on the new portions of the parking lot expansion, pursuant to the above exemption.
The proposal requires a minimum of 10 feet on site landscaping along the public
street frontage (NE 21st Street). The proposal does not account for the approximate
23 feet of public right-of-way (ROW) dedication required along the street frontage.
The applicant would need to demonstrate compliance with the required 10-foot
street frontage landscaping following the required ROW deduction. To ensure that
the 10-foot onsite landscape strip provides the required mix of trees, shrubs, and
ground cover, staff recommends, as a condition of approval, that a detailed
landscape plan be submitted at the time of Utility Construction Permit Review
including the 10-foot onsite landscape strip required along NE 21st Street, that
includes a mixture of trees, shrubs and groundcover. The detailed landscape plan
shall be submitted to the Current Planning Manager for review and approval.
Landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the
proposed church expansion.
The applicant has indicated that a total of 176 parking spaces would be available
upon the completion of the proposed expansion. Based on a minimum requirement
of 35 square feet of landscaping per parking space, a total of 6,160 square feet of
landscaping would be required within the surface parking lot. The applicant indicates
that a total of 3,158 square feet of surface parking lot landscaping would be installed
on the project site. The provided Landscape Plan does not label the proposed
groundcover, in addition, not all of the proposed shrubs meet the minimum size
requirement of 2-gallons. The proposal is not compliant with minimum interior
parking lot landscaping standards; therefore, staff recommends as a condition of
approval that a detailed landscape plan and landscape analysis demonstrating
compliance with the parking lot landscaping requirements, as outlined in RMC 4-4-
070, be submitted at the time of Utility Construction Permit application for review
and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager. The required landscaping
shall be installed prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the building addition.
See FOF 20, Street Modification Analysis, regarding compliance with public ROW
landscaping requirements.
Tree Retention: The City’s adopted Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations (4-
4-130) require the retention of 30 percent of trees in a residential development.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy;
significant trees on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees
adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over sixty
feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches ( 18") caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be
preserved; other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other
significant non- native trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have
been evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/
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or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a
critical area or its buffer.
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot. For
detached single-family development, the minimum tree density is two (2) significant
trees for every five thousand (5,000) square feet. The tree density may consist of
existing trees, replacement trees, trees required pursuant to RMC 4-4-070F1, Street
Frontage Landscaping Required, or a combination.
Staff Comment: A Landscape Plan (Exhibit 11) and Topographical Survey (Exhibit 12)
were provided with the project application that identify a total of 15 existing
significant (6 caliper inches or greater) trees located on-site. The provided project
narrative states that no tree removal is proposed; however, the landscape plan
identifies that two 6-inch caliper trees located within an existing landscape island will
be removed. In addition, three 6-inch caliper trees are located within the proposed
(23-foot) public right-of-way dedication and are anticipated for removal following
street frontage improvements. Renton Municipal Code, Section 4-4-130H.1.a.i.,
requires the retention of at least 30 percent (30%) of the significant trees in a
residential or institutional development. Based on a required retention rate of 30
percent, a total of 4 trees would be required to be retained on the project site. The
applicant is proposing to retain a total of 10 significant trees on-site; therefore, based
on the provided landscape plan, the proposal complies with minimum tree retention
requirements.
Commercial developments are exempt from tree density requirements.
Compliant
provided
Conditions of
Approval are
met and Parking
Modification is
approved.
Parking: Parking for religious institutions require a minimum and maximum of 1 for
every 5 seats in the main auditorium; however, in no case shall there be less than 10
spaces. For all existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity of their
auditoriums, 1 additional parking space shall be provided for every 5 additional seats
provided by the new construction.
Staff Comment: The project site currently has 99 existing parking stalls. The applicant
proposes to add an additional 77 stalls, for a total of 176 parking stalls. For religious
institutions, the regulations require a minimum and maximum of 1 for every 5 seats
in the main auditorium. Religious institutions seating capacity outside of the
auditorium is subject to “outdoor and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, stadiums,
movie theaters, and entertainment clubs” uses, which requires a minimum and
maximum of 1 for every 4 fixed seats. The applicant is proposing a total of 432 seats
within the sanctuary, which would require a total of 86 parking stalls. There are a
total of 220 seats outside of the sanctuary within the banquet and meeting rooms,
which requires a total of 55 parking spaces. The minimum and maximum number of
parking stalls required by the development is 141 parking spaces. The applicant’s
proposal exceeds parking requirements.
The applicant has submitted a parking modification request (Exhibit 13) in order to
exceed the maximum number of permitted parking stalls by 35 parking spaces, for a
total of 176 parking spaces. Of the 176 proposed on-site parking spaces, 6 spaces
would be ADA accessible and 92 spaces (52%) would be compact. The maximum
number of compact parking spaces permitted by code per RMC 4-4-080F.8.c.iii, is
30%. The proposed parking expansion exceeds the maximum percentage of compact
parking spaces; therefore, staff recommends a condition of approval that the
applicant submit a revised site plan and landscape plan that demonstrates
compliance with maximum compact spaces regulations for review and approval by
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the Current Planning Project Manager at the time of Civil Construction Permit. See
further discussion regarding the parking modification request below under FOF 19.
The existing and proposed parking stalls are located on two separate parcels (Parcel
nos. 0423059237 and 0423059307). Approximately 60 parking spaces are located on
the same lot as the existing church building (parcel number 0423059237). The
remaining 116 parking spaces are located on a separate parcel (parcel number
0423059307). Both parcels are owned by First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. In order
to ensure that the proposal complies with minimum parking space regulations, staff
recommends as a condition of approval that the applicant submit an application for
Lot Combination for Parcel numbers 0423059237 and 0423059307, for review and
approval by Current Planning Project Manager, prior to Civil Construction Permit
Application.
Compliant
provided
Conditions of
Approval are
met.
Access: Each lot must have access to a public street or road. Access may be by a
shared driveway per the requirements of RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards.
The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9')
and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
Staff Comment: Current access to the project site exists via two driveway curb cuts
off of NE 21st Street. No changes to existing access are proposed.
Renton Fire Authority apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of
20 feet wide fully paved, with 25 feet inside and 45 feet outside turning radius. Based
on the provided site plan (Exhibit 3), the proposed parking lot configuration does not
comply with the required turning radius. Fire department apparatus access roadways
are required within 150-feet of all points on the building, and shall be constructed to
support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading. In order to ensure
adequate fire access to the site, staff recommend as a condition of approval that the
applicant demonstrate compliance with turning radius fire access requirements for
review and approval by the Renton Fire Authority at the time of Civil Construction
Permit.
Compliant
provided Street
Modification is
approved.
Streets: The proposed street system shall extend and create connections between
existing streets per the Street Standards outlined in RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards.
Staff Comment: The proposed development fronts NE 21st Street along the north
property line of 3811 NE 21st Street. NE 21st Street is classified as a Residential Street.
The existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 30 feet. The City’s complete
street standards for a Residential Street require a minimum ROW width of 53 feet,
which would include a ROW dedication of 23 feet width. The required half-street
frontage improvements for the project proposal include installation of a paved half
street travel lane, with a width of 13 feet (with gutter), a 0.5-foot wide curb, 8-foot
wide landscaped planter, and a 5-foot wide sidewalk.
The applicant submitted a street modification request (Exhibit 15) in order to reduce
the public ROW width from 23 feet to 20 feet, eliminate the required landscaped
planter, and align the required new curb to be flush with the existing curb located in
front the abutting property to the east. See FOF 20 for additional information.
17.Design Standards: Residential Design and Open Space Standards (RMC 4-2-115) are applicable in the R-6
zone to new residential dwelling units. The proposal does not include any residential dwelling units;
therefore the residential design and open space standards are not applicable.
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18.Conditional Use Analysis: The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit for a
proposed 1,750 square foot addition to the existing church building, as well as a parking lot expansion.
The proposal is compliant with the following conditional use criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-030.D.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit, with conditions.
Compliance Conditional Use Criteria and Analysis
a. 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.
Staff Comment: See FOF 15 and 16 for Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulation
compliance.
b. 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.
Staff Comment: The site is currently occupied by First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. The
proposal includes the expansion of an existing use, not the establishment of a new use
on the project site. The proposed church expansion is located within an existing
established single family neighborhood and would not result in an overconcentration of
a church use within this part of the City.
c. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not
result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
Staff Comment: As previously stated above, the proposal includes the expansion of an
existing use, not the establishment of a new use on the project site. A 10-foot wide
partially site obscuring landscape buffer is proposed around the perimeter of the
parking lot expansion in order to provide a buffer between the church and the
surrounding single family residences. Provided conditions of approval are met regarding
landscaping (FOF 16 under “Landscaping”), the proposal should provide adequate
screening for the surrounding residential uses. In addition to the landscaping
improvements, the proposal would include a new surface parking lot to replace the
existing gravel parking lot, as well as a new addition to the existing church building. The
proposed improvements would improve the aesthetic appearance of the church within
the surrounding neighborhood; therefore it is not anticipated that the proposed
expansion would result in substantial adverse impacts on adjacent properties.
d. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character
of the neighborhood.
Staff Comment: The design of the addition includes a pitched roof profile, which is
compatible with the roof profile of other residential structures in the area. The proposed
church addition would be one story, with a maximum wall plate height of approximately
18 feet and 9 inches above the grade plane and a proposed overall building height of
26 feet and 3 inches above grade plane. The proposed height is in keeping with the
height requirements for residential structures in the neighborhood. Therefore, the scale
and character of the proposed addition would be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
e. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available.
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Staff Comment: See FOF 16 and FOF 19 for further discussion on parking compliance for
the development. As stated in the parking modification below (FOF 19), the proposed
176 parking spaces would be adequate to provide parking for the proposed church
expansion.
f. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall
mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area.
Staff Comment: A Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by Heath & Associates, Inc., dated
March of 2018, was submitted with the project application (Exhibit 6). The primary
access to the site via NE 21st Street would be maintained with an inbound driveway and
an outbound driveway as currently designed. The church currently has one Sunday
morning service and a more lightly attended Sunday evening service. The report states
that the Sunday peak period was targeted for analysis purposes since it generally
represents the worst case scenario with respect to traffic conditions for this church. The
report concludes that the proposed church addition and parking expansion will be a
moderate generator of new trips in the area with roughly 47 additional total daily trips
expected to be generated on a typical Sunday, with 18 of those trips occurring during
the Sunday peak hour. 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. The proposed church expansion
project does not generate 20 new peak hour trips in the morning or evening peak
periods. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the project will generate traffic that causes
significant impacts on the roadway system; however staff did have concerns regarding
pedestrian safety without the presence of adequate street lighting following public right
of way improvements.
The nearest street light is more than 70 feet away from the project site. Therefore,
pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and SEPA (RCW 43.21C, 1971
as amended), on January 28, 2019, the Environmental Review Committee issued a
Determination of Non-Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M) for the First Ukrainian
Pentecostal Church Expansion (Exhibit 9), which required that the applicant provide one
(1) street light within the abutting street frontage of the property that is consistent with
the street lighting standards of RMC 4-6-060I at the time of construction permit
application. Provided environmental review mitigation measures are complied with, it
is anticipated that the proposed expansion shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and
pedestrians and shall mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met.
g. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed
use shall be evaluated and mitigated.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends the proposed use will not contribute any new
noise, light, or glare to the property or surrounding neighborhood.
Staff concurs that the proposed use would not generate additional noise impacts to the
existing development. Activities and assemblies would be held indoors. Exterior noise
impacts would be limited to vehicles arriving and departing the site. The applicant
states that additional parking lot lighting is proposed in the SEPA checklist (Exhibit 14);
however, this lighting was not shown on the provided site plan (Exhibit 3). Details of the
lighting plan were not provided with the project application, therefore, staff
recommends, as a condition of approval that an on-site lighting plan be provided with
the Civil Construction permit application demonstrating compliance with RMC 4-4-075.
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The lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the current planning project
manager prior to Civil Construction permit issuance.
Staff has reviewed the proposal and concurs that, if all conditions of approval are
complied with, the proposal would not result in adverse noise, light, and glare impacts
to the surrounding neighborhood.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met.
h. 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.
Staff Comment: See FOF 16 under “Landscaping”. Provided conditions of approval are
met, it is anticipated that the proposal will have adequate landscaping to screen any
adverse effects of the proposed use.
19.Parking Modification Analysis: The applicant is requesting a modification (Exhibit 13) from RMC 4-8-
080F.10.d in order to allow more than the maximum of number of parking spaces. The applicant
proposes a total of 176 parking stalls rather than the maximum of 141 parking stalls. The proposal is
compliant with the following modification criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-250, if all conditions of approval
are met. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the requested modification, subject to conditions
as noted below:
Compliance Modification Criteria and Analysis
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and
the proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement
these policies and objectives.
Staff Comment: See FOF 15, Comprehensive Plan Analysis.
Compliant
provided
conditions of
approval are
met.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends the project has been designed to meet vehicular
safety and function requirements. The applicant has indicated that the landscape
design exceeds the minimum standards of the code and mitigates the appearance of
additional parking (See FOF 16 under “Landscaping” for analysis of compliance with
landscaping regulations, and conditions of approval). Provided conditions of approval
regarding landscaping are met, it is anticipated that the proposal will have adequate
landscaping to screen any adverse effects of the proposed use. In addition, it is
anticipated that the City’s currently adopted 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design
Manual would mitigate for any potential surface water impacts, and would therefore
ensure that environmental protection and maintainability is provided for the site. Staff
concurs that the proposed modification would meet the objectives of function and
maintainability intended by the code requirements if all conditions of approval are met.
This request for a parking modification beyond the maximum stalls shall only be
approved if the required landscaping conditions can be met. If necessary, parking stalls
shall be removed to accommodate parking lot landscaping requirements. In addition,
the plan identified extensive use of compact stalls, the site shall only provide a
maximum amount of compact stalls as permitted by code and the granting of the
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requested parking modification shall not constitute an approval of additional compact
parking stalls beyond the code maximum.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends that the proposed parking expansion is located
east of the existing church and behind an abutting neighboring property. Therefore, the
proposed parking expansion is shielded from view from NE 21st Street. In addition, the
proposed parking lot expansion includes perimeter landscaping, which will further
screen the proposed expansion from abutting uses. In addition, it is anticipated that the
additional parking area would ensure overflow parking does not impact the
neighborhood.
Staff concurs with the applicant that no additional impact would be caused by the
approval of the proposed modification to increase the number of parking stall from 141
to 176 parking stalls. The additional 35 spaces would ensure that overflow parking does
not impact the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the proposed parking expansion
would replace existing gravel parking, which would improve the aesthetic appearance
of the property.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘b’.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment: The applicant contends that additional parking spaces beyond the
maximum required by code are necessary to provide adequate parking for church use
and function. The applicant further states that the parking space code requirements do
not account for the diverse attendee groups that will not carpool, including youth group
members and small families (1-2 people). The applicant concludes that the added
parking stalls would also accommodate various larger events, such as Christmas,
Easter, and other unique functions throughout the year. Staff concurs with the applicant
that the additional parking stalls are justified for the use and situation intended. See
additional comments under criterion ‘b’ and ‘c’.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘c’.
20.Street Modification Analysis: Pursuant to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-9-250D, the applicant is
requesting an Administrative Modification (Exhibit 15) from RMC 4-6-060F.2, Minimum Design Standards
for Public Streets and Alleys, for NE 21st Street. A minimum ROW width of 53 feet is required; therefore,
dedication of 23 feet of ROW would be required along the project street frontage. The applicant has
requested to modify the ROW dedication recruitment from 23 feet to 20.
It should be noted that the provided Street Modification request included some conflicting information;
resulting in an additional request to remove the requirement for the 8-foot wide landscaped planter
within the body of the request. Due to the conflicting information in the application, the modification
request was reviewed based the larger modification to City Code (i.e. elimination of the 8-foot landscaped
planter and reduce the ROW dedication to 20 feet.
Staff recommends approval in part and denial in part of a modified residential street section:
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Compliance Modification Criteria and Analysis
a.Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and
the proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement
these policies and objectives.
Staff Comment: The modification substantially meets the policy directives and
objectives of the City’s Comprehensive plan. It is the minimum adjustment necessary to
meet projected future requirements provided conditions of approval are met.
Compliant in
Part
b.Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
Staff Comment: The City’s Public Works Transportation Department and Economic
Development Department have reviewed NE 21st Street and the existing street section
east of the site. City staff recommend that new curb within the street frontage of the
project site be aligned with the existing curb located east of the site. The paved
roadway width would be approximately 25 feet, which should ensure adequate traffic
calming. The abutting parcels to the east along NE 21st Street are already developed
and have previously provided 20 feet of public right-of-way dedication based on the
King County assessor’s map. By maintaining the curb alignment with adjacent
properties and reducing the dedication by 3 feet, the objectives of safety, function, and
appearance intended by the code would be met. Based on the conditions of the abutting
property to the east, Staff recommends approval of the requested modification to allow
a 20-foot wide ROW dedication on the site frontage, rather than the required 23 feet.
The required frontage improvements along the site include a 0.5-foot wide curb, an 8-
foot wide planter, and a 5-foot wide sidewalk. The applicant has requested a
modification to eliminate the required landscape planter strip between the curb and
sidewalk. The City does not recommend approval of the applicant’s request to eliminate
the landscape planter between the curb and sidewalk, since the planter provides a
safety buffer between the vehicles travelling on the street and the pedestrians using the
sidewalk. Due to the intensity of the use, perpetuating this development pattern would
not be safe and would not meet the function indented by the code. Therefore, staff
recommends denial of this portion of the modification request.
Approximately 15 feet of the existing side walk to the east of the project site frontage
is constructed of asphalt. Based on the existing improvements, the asphalt was used as
a method of temporarily transitioning the new sidewalk improvements on the abutting
street frontage to the east, with the unimproved asphalt frontage in front of 3811 NE
21st Street. In order to provide a continuous, durable sidewalk along NE 21st Street, staff
recommends a condition of approval that the applicant replace the existing 15 feet of
temporary asphalt sidewalk to the east of the project frontage with concrete sidewalk
meeting City standards. Compliance with this condition shall be demonstrated at the
time of Civil Construction permit application.
Compliant in
Part
c.Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: The requested ROW dedication of 20 feet would not be injurious to
other properties in the vicinity as it is in keeping with the existing developed street and
maintains a safe and consistent curb line.
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The landscape planter required between the curb and sidewalk provides a safety buffer
between the vehicles traveling on the street and the pedestrians using the sidewalk. It
is anticipated that many pedestrians would utilize this sidewalk due to the presence of
the religious institution. Approval of this part of the modification request would be
injurious to properties in the vicinity as it would create a safety hazard.
Compliant in
Part
d.Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘b’.
Compliant in
Part
e.Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘b’ and ‘c’.
Compliant in
Part
f.Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘c’.
21.Availability and Impact on Public Services:
Compliance Availability and Impact on Public Services Analysis
Compliant if
conditions of
approval are
met.
Police and Fire: Provided the applicant complies with conditions of approval and
provides Code required improvements and fees, it is anticipated that there will be
sufficient resources to furnish services to the proposed development. The current rate
of fire impact fee is $0.56 per square foot of additional commercial space. The fire
impact fee that is current at the time of building permit application would be levied.
See Exhibit 7 for additional advisory comments.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met.
Storm Water: An adequate drainage system shall be provided for the proper drainage
of all surface water.
Staff Comment: The applicant submitted a preliminary Technical Information Report
(TIR) prepared by Anstey Engineering with the Land Use Application, dated January 5,
2018, and later revised on October 30, 2018 (Exhibit 4). Based on the City of Renton’s
flow control map, the site falls under Flow Control Duration Standards (Forested Site
Conditions) and is located within the May Creek drainage basin. The development is
subject to a Full Drainage Review in accordance with the 2017 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual (RSWDM). All nine core requirements and the six special requirements
have been discussed in the updated Technical Information Report.
The detention, water quality and conveyance proposed in the current TIR is not
consistent with the requirements of the RSWDM. The applicant proposes a detention
system to meet the flow control requirements of the project. An Enhanced basic water
quality feature that meets the requirements of RSWDM is required to be provided for
the proposed project. The water quality facility proposed in the current TIR does not
meet the requirements of the RSWDM, and will therefore need to be changed to one
approved in the manual to meet Enhanced basic water quality. In addition, the on-site
Best Management Practices (BMPs) proposed in the current TIR do not meet the
requirements of the RSWDM. Therefore, on-site BMPs meeting the requirements of the
RSWDM are required to be provided for the project. The on-site BMPs will be evaluated
in order of preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM.
The applicant will be required to submit a final TIR and drainage plan that includes all
the details of the Flow Control facility analysis, water quality analysis, on-site BMP
analysis, and conveyance analysis in compliance with the requirements of RSWDM, for
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review and approval by Development Engineering and the Current Planning Project
Manager at the time of construction permit application.
A Geotechnical Report prepared by Cobalt Geosciences, dated January 19, 2018, was
submitted with the project application. The applicant shall submit a revised
Geotechnical Report that is consistent with the revised TIR and includes the measured
infiltration rate and the design infiltration rate for review of the on-site BMPs as
required by the RSWDM.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met.
Water: The site is served by an existing a 2-inch domestic water meter and ¾-inch water
meter. The fire flow demand for the project is 2,250 GBM, which requires a total of
three fire hydrants. An approved fire sprinkler system is also required to be installed
throughout the new and existing building.
A fire department connection (FDC) is required to be within 50 feet of a fire hydrant or
in a location approved by the Renton Regional Fire Authority. In order to ensure
adequate water flow, staff recommends as a condition of approval that the applicant
either: provide an approximate 70-foot long, 8-inch diameter water main extension in
order to ensure the Fire Port Connection (FPC) is within 50 feet of the hydrant; or, the
applicant shall provide an alternate layout, with the Double Detector Check Valve
Assembly (DDCVA) located in the landscape planter outside the building (which is
located within 50 feet of the fire hydrant). The proposed water main extension shall
be reviewed and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager and Development
Engineering at the time of Civil Construction Permit application. A 15 feet wide
easement is required for any public water main extension constructed outside the right
of way.
Any development or redevelopment (expansion) project is subject to applicable water
system development charges (SDC’s) and meter installation fees based on the number
and size of new or resized meters for domestic uses, irrigation uses and for fire sprinkler
use. The 2019 SDC fee for a 2-inch water meter is $32,400.
Sanitary Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-
inch sewer main located along the NE 21st Street frontage. The provided submittal does
not propose any changes to side sewer service, or domestic water meter size. See
Exhibit 7 for additional advisory comments.
I. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The subject site is located in the Residential Medium Density (MD) Comprehensive Plan designation and
complies with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 15.
2. The subject site is located in the Residential-6 (R-6) zoning designation and complies with the zoning and
development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City Code
and conditions of approval, see FOF 16.
3. The project proposal is exempt from the Residential Design and Open Space Standards, see FOF 17.
4. There are no Critical Areas located on the project site, see FOF 8.
5. The proposed Conditional Use complies with the Conditional Use Permit criteria as established by City
Code provided the applicant complies with all advisory notes, City Code, and conditions of approval, see
FOF 18.
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6. The parking modification complies with all the modification criteria as established by City Code provided
the applicant complies with City code and conditions of approval, see FOF 19.
7. The street modification request for reduced public right-of-way, and to align the required new curb with
the existing curb to the east of the property, complies with all the modification criteria as established by
City Code. The street modification request to eliminate the required landscaped planter complies with
one of the six modification criteria. Therefore, staff recommends partial approval and partial denial of
the requested street modification, see FOF 20.
8. There are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed Conditional Use provided
the applicant complies with City code and conditions of approval, see FOF 21.
J. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church Expansion Conditional Use Permit and
Parking Modification, and partial approval/partial denial of the Street Modification, File No. LUA18-000253,
ECF, CU-H, as depicted in the Site Plan (Exhibit 3), subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall either revise the proposed impervious surface on both parcel numbers 0423059237
and 0423059307 to comply with maximum impervious surface requirements and/or the applicant shall
submit an application for a Lot Line Adjustment with the neighboring parcel to the south (parcel number
0423059068; also owned by the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church) in order to modify the lot area to
comply with impervious surface requirements. The Lot Line Adjustment shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager, prior to Civil Construction Permit issuance.
2. A detailed landscape plan consistent with RMC 4-8-120 shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Current Planning Project Manager, prior to Construction Permit Issuance. The detailed landscape
plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following amendments:
a. Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be included along parking stalls numbered 1-14.
b. The proposed perimeter parking lot landscaping shall either be revised to be fully site
obscuring, or shall be revised to include a 15-foot wide, partially sight-obscuring, landscaped
visual barrier, in compliance with RMC 4-4-070F.4.c.
c. A 10-foot onsite landscape strip shall be included along NE 21st Street. The landscape strip shall
include a mixture of trees, shrubs and groundcover.
d. The revised Landscape Plan shall demonstrate compliance with the minimum parking lot
landscaping square footage requirements, as outlined in RMC 4-4-070F.6.b.
3. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan that demonstrates compliance with maximum compact
parking space regulations for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to
Construction Permit issuance.
4. An on-site lighting plan shall be provided with the Civil Construction permit application demonstrating
compliance with RMC 4-4-075. The lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the current
planning project manager prior to Civil Construction permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall replace the existing 15 feet of temporary asphalt sidewalk to the east of the project
frontage with concrete sidewalk meeting City standards. Compliance with this condition shall be
demonstrated at the time of Civil Construction permit application.
6. The applicant shall submit a site plan demonstrating compliance with turning radius fire access
requirements for review and approval by the Renton Fire Authority at the time of Civil Construction
Permit.
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7. With the construction permit application the applicant shall either: provide an approximate 70-foot
long, 8-inch diameter water main extension in order to ensure the Fire Port Connection (FPC) is within
50 feet of the hydrant; or, the applicant shall provide an alternate layout, with the Double Detector
Check Valve Assembly (DDCVA) located in the landscape planter outside the building (which is located
within 50 feet of the fire hydrant). Utility plans reflecting these change shall be reviewed and approval
by the Current Planning Project Manager and Development Engineering prior to Construction Permit
issuance.
8. The applicant shall submit an application for Lot Combination for Parcel numbers 0423059237 and
0423059307, prior to Civil Construction Permit Application. The Lot Combination shall be recorded
prior to certificate of occupancy of the proposed addition.
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church Expansion
Land Use File Number:
LUA18-000253, ECF, CU-H, MOD, MOD
Date of Hearing
February 19, 2019
Staff Contact
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Andrey Kovak
First Ukrainian Pentecostal
Church
3811 NE 21st ST, Renton, WA
98056
Project Location
3811 NE 21st ST
The following exhibits are included with the Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner:
Exhibits 1-7:As shown in the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Report
Exhibit 8:Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner
Exhibit 9:Environmental “SEPA” Determination of Nonsignificance – Mitigation (DNS-M)
Exhibit 10:Building Elevations
Exhibit 11:Landscape Plan
Exhibit 12:Topographical Survey
Exhibit 13:Parking Modification Request
Exhibit 14:Environmental “SEPA” Checklist
Exhibit 15:Street Modification Request
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City of Renton Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98056
Project: First Ukranian Pentecostal Church
Site Address: 3811 NE 21st Street, Renton, WA 98056
Reference: Justification for the increase in parking stalls over the maximum
allowed by zoning.
The First Ukranian Pentecostal Church is requesting a parking modification. The
zoning code (RMC 4-4-080) allows (based on the enlargement of the seating
capacity of the sanctuary) a maximum of 77 parking stalls. The maximum cars
allowed based on seating capacity will satisfy the sanctuary and choir areas per
zoning code, but the zoning code does not take into account the additional
parking stalls required to accomodate the fact that only 1 to 2 persons (especially
youth members) per car are the actual and realistic numbers when considering
number of persons per car. The requested modification would be for approx. 77
parking stalls based on the seating capacity plus the actual 1 to 2 persons per car
for a total of 176 parking stalls. The added parking would also accomodate
various larger events such as Christmas, Easter and other unique functions
throughout the year.
The proposed request will meet the City's following criteria:
·Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and
objectives of the comprehensive plan land use element and the
community design element and the proposed modification is the
minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and
objectives. A transportation report was prepared by Heath &
Associates, Inc., which documented the issues of site traffic
generation, distribution, site circulation, reviews the existing
accesses and ascertains the appropriate City TIF based on shared
traffic. The conclusion of the traffic report was that no traffic
mitigation measures were necessary and will not overburden the
existing road system. The main entry to the building faces NE 21st
St and the requested additional parking does not interrupt
physically or visually the main entry pedestrian access from NE
21st St.
·Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the code requirements, based
upon sound engineering judgment. The project has been designed to
meet vehicular safety and function. The landscape design
meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the code and
mitigates the appearance of additional parking.
·Will not be injurious to other property (ies) in the vicinity. The proposed
parking is located east of the proposed building shielding most of
the parking area from view from NE 21st St and adja cent
neighborhood. The parking area exposed to view from NE 21st St
is shielded with existing trees and landscaping plus new
landscaping is proposed for further shielding the parking area.
The additional parking should ensure that overflow parking does
not impact the immediate residential neighbors.
·Conforms to the intent and purpose of the code. The additional
requested parking stalls exceed the maximum number of parking
stalls allowed by code. We are requesting the increase in parking
stalls to meet the client's needs for church members attending
church services.
·Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation
intended. The code requirement does not allow for the church
building square footage calculation and only calculates seating
capacity for determining the number of cars required. First
Ukranian Pentecostal Church requires additional church parking
stalls for the use and function of their facility.
·Will not create adverse impacts to other property (ies) in the vicinity.
The additional church parking stalls requested will not have
adverse impacts on adjacent properties. The requested additional
church parking will be contained on site and will not overflow
into the adjacent street or neighbors, therefore having minimal
impact on other adjacent properties.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether
the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to
determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address
the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to
further analyze the proposal.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic
information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the
best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant
for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain
why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate
by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often
avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a
period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES: Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts.
The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead
agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting
documents.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: [help] For nonproject proposals (such as
ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B
plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant,"
and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic
area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -
Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
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