HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_RentonPrepCUPJustification_191101_v1.pdfCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT JUSTIFICATION:
For Renton Preparatory Christian School, 200 Mill Ave S
Consistency with Plans and Regulations:
A small scale school is definitely in keeping with the comprehensive plan of Urban Center and
the zoning classification of Center Downtown. The density of the use is less than its former use
as a city hall. Schools in the downtown provide for desired age diversity in the area.
Appropriate Location:
Though Renton High School is six blocks away, Renton Preparatory Christian School is of such a
smaller scale that it will not result in an overconcentration of students in the downtown area.
The location, adjacent to a library and a park, is extremely well suited for a school.
Effect on Adjacent Properties:
Since the density of use is less than the building's former role as a city hall, there will be not be
any adverse effects on adjacent properties. Renton Prep has been meeting onsite since 2014,
over the past 5 years and has presented no unresolved issues or concerns.
Compatibility:
The proposed expansion of its present use as a globally recognized school is compatible with
the scale and character of the neighborhood, especially considering the adjacent library and
park.
Parking:
Adequate parking is available. As noted before, the density for the school is less than the
former use as a city hall and most students will not be driving and parking a car. A major tenant,
KCSARC, with offices in the entire basement and 0 floor are vacating the building in December
2019 and their 50 plus employees and hundreds of clients will no longer be on-site.
Traffic:
See attached document, "Mill Street Property Traffic Projection".
Noise, Light and Glare:
Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use will be unchanged or less than its
former use as a city hall.
Landscaping:
All of the extensive and mature existing landscaping will be left in place.