HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR_HEX_Salvation_Army_Expansion_120911DEPARTMENT OF COMN.,,NITY
A. SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST
City Of
September 11, 2012
Project Name:
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Owner/Applicant:
The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Headquarters, 111 Queen Anne
Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
A. SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST
REPORTDATE:
September 11, 2012
Project Name:
Renton Salvation Army Expansion
Owner/Applicant:
The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Headquarters, 111 Queen Anne
Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Applicant:
David Ellison, The Salvation Army, 111 Queen Anne Ave. N, Seattle, WA
98109
Contact:
Grace Kim, AIA, Schemata Workshop Inc., 1720 12th Avenue #3, Seattle, WA
98122
File Number:
LUA12-066, CU -H, SME
Project Manager:
Vanessa Dolbee; Senior Planner
Project Summary:
The applicant is requesting. a Conditional Use Permit to continue and
expand the existing Salvation Army Renton Corp. building located at 720 S
Tobin Street. The Salvation Army is currently occupying the building and
includes a chapel, fellowship hall, kitchen, community classrooms, meeting
room and offices. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing 7,661
square foot building by 1,384 square feet and renovate the interior of the
existing building. The proposed expansion would not change the uses at the
existing facility but would bring the building up to current Building and Fire
codes as well as provide additional space for their services. The site is
located in the Residential Multi -Family Urban zone and is 18,835 square
feet in size. In addition, the site is located within the Shoreline of the Cedar
River, Reach B which is designated Shoreline High Intensity. The applicant
has requested a Shoreline Exemption for proposed building upgrades.
Access to the site would be gained off of both S Tillicum Street and S Tobin
Street. The proposed project would remove one existing tree. A
Stormwater Report was submitted with the application.
Project Location:
720 S Tobin Street
Site Area:
18,835 SF
Project Location Map
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B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report dated September 11, 2012
Exhibit 2: Neighborhood Detail Map
Exhibit 3: Site Plan
Exhibit 4: Landscape and Tree Cutting/Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan
Exhibit 5: Exterior Elevations —16a
Exhibit 6: Exterior Elevations —16b
Exhibit 7: Floor Plans
Exhibit 8: Scope of work within 200 feet of shoreline
Exhibit 9: Public Comments
Exhibit 10: Plan Review and Fire Department Comments
Exhibit 11: Street Modification Approval, September 10, 2012
Exhibit 12: Preliminary Surface Water Technical Information Report, dated July 26, 2012, 37
pages.
Exhibit 13: Conditional Use Permit Justification
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record:
2. Zoning Designation:
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:
4. Existing Site Use:
The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional
Headquarters, 111 Queen Anne Ave. N, Seattle,
WA 98109
Residential Multi -family Urban Center (RM -U)
Urban Center - Downtown
Salvation Army
5. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North:
Multi -Family - Condominiums and Renton Housing Authority Apartments
(RM -U zone)
b. East: Medical dental office and the Cedar River (RM -U zone)
c. South: Senior Housing and Single Family Residential (CD zone)
d. West: Vacant property (CD zone)
6. Site Area: 18,835 SF
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5099 11/10/2004
Zoning N/A 5100 11/10/2004
Annexation N/A 0 (Incorporation) 09/06/1901
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E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
a. Water: This project is served by the City of Renton. It is in the 196 Water Pressure Zone.
The static water pressure at the street level is approximately 69 psi. There is an existing 8"
Cl (see City of Renton water drawing #W-0654) and an existing 4" Cl watermain in
Burnett Ave S. There is an existing 24" DI water main in S Tobin St.
b. Sewer: There is an existing 8" sanitary sewer main in S Tillicum St.
c. Surface Storm Water: There are storm drainage facilities in both S Tobin St and S Tillicum
St.
2. Streets: There are street frontage improvements along Williams Avenue South, Brunette
Avenue South, and South Tobin Street. South Tillicum Street functions as an alley and has no
existing street improvements.
3. Fire Protection: City of Renton Fire Department
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
c. Section 4-2-110: Residential Development Standards
2. Chapter 3 Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts
a. 4-3-090: Shoreline master Program Regulations
b. 4-3-100: Urban Design Regulations
3. Chapter 4 Property Development Standards
a. Section 4-4-030: Development Guidelines and Regulations
b. Section 4-4-070: Landscaping
c. Section 4-4-080. Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations
d. Section 4-4-090: Refuse and Recyclables Standards
e. Section 4-4-130: Tree Cutting and Land Clearing Regulations
4. Chapter 9 Procedures and Review Criteria
a. Section 4-9-030: Conditional Use Permit
b. Section 4-9-190: Shoreline Permits
5. Chapter 11 Definitions
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G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
2. Human Services Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The applicant, David Ellison, is requesting a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval,
for the continuation and expansion of the existing Salvation Army Renton Corp. building.
2. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review
on August 3, 2012 and determined complete on August 20, 2012. The project complies with
the 120 -day review period.
3. The subject site is located at 720 S Tobin Street, also known as 65 Williams Ave S. The site is
completely surrounded by roads, S Tillicum Street to the north, Williams Avenue South to the
east, S Tobin Street to the south and Burnett Avenue South to the west.
4. The property is located within the Urban Center Downtown Comprehensive Pian land use
designation and the Residential Multi -family Urban Center (RM -U) zoning classification.
5. The site is partially located within the 200 foot shoreline jurisdiction of the Cedar River, and is
located in the Urban High Intensity Shoreline Environment Overlay of the Cedar River Reach B.
6. The applicant has applied for a Shoreline Exemption due to the cost of the project located in
the shoreline being less than $5,000.
7. The site currently contains the Salvation Army Renton Corp. building. The one-story structure
is approximately 7,661 square feet of area. The existing facility has 11 parking stalls of which
two are ADA accessible.
S. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing 7,661 square foot building by 1,384 square
feet and renovate the interior of the existing building.
9. The updated and expanded building would contain a chapel, fellowship hall, multi-purpose
room, four class rooms, office space, meeting space, restrooms with showers and other utility
and storage space. The proposed addition would contain three of the four classrooms, one
office, and an enclosed refuse and recycling space.
10. The site is located in an area of high seismic hazard and the Aquifer Protection Zone 1 in
addition to being located within 200 feet of the Cedar River.
11. The applicant submitted a Preliminary Surface Water Technical Information Report, prepared
by SvR Design Company, dated July 26, 2012. The report indicated the existing collection and
conveyance system within the parking lot east of the building would remain and no
improvements are proposed as a part of the subject expansion.
12. The subject project is exempt from SEPA Environmental Review as the project is less than
4,000 square feet has and less than 20 parking stalls, WAC 197-11-500.
13. No agency comments were received.
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14. Two public comments were received; one in support of the project a second inquiring about
off street parking. These comments are included in Exhibit 9.
15. 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.
16. The proposal requires a Conditional Use Permit. The following table contains project elements
intended to comply with Conditional Use Permit decision criteria, as outlined in RMC 4-9-
030. D.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA:
A. CONSISTENCY WITH PLANS AND REGULATIONS:
a. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE AND CONSISTENCY:
The site is designated Urban Center Downtown (UC -D) on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map- The purpose of the Urban Center - Downtown (UC -D) is expected to redevelop as a
destination shopping area providing neighborhood, citywide, and sub -regional services and
mixed-use residential development.
Objective LU -PP. Zone areas within the Urban Center -Downtown designation to
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provide a vibrant downtown district that provides a mix of high density urban land
uses that support transit and the further synergism of public and private sector
activities.
Policy LU -201. Uses in the Urban Center - Downtown should include a dynamic mix
of uses, including retail, entertainment, restaurant, office, and residential, that
contribute to a vibrant city core.
Policy LU -202. Development and redevelopment of Urban Center - Downtown
should strive for urban density and intensity of uses
Policy LU -205. Development should not exceed mid -rise heights within the Urban
Center - Downtown.
Objective HS -A: Enable individuals to meet their basic physical, economic, and social
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needs by promoting an effective human services delivery system and enhancing
their quality of life.
Policy HS -5: Build support for and awareness of human services to create a
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community that values diversity, responds to the special needs of individuals and
families, and shares the responsibilities and benefits of living in this City and region.
Policy HS -6: Encourage services to be accessible to all in the community by
removing any barriers, including, but not limited to site planning, cultural, language,
communication, or location.
Policy HS -7: Support the development and operation of facilities for human
services, and where appropriate, seek opportunities to achieve efficiencies through
agency co -location and coordination.
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b. ZONING COMPLIANCE AND CONISTENCY:
The subject site is classified Residential Multi -family Urban Center (RM -U) on the City of Renton
Zoning Map. RMC 4-2-110A provides development standards for development within the RM -U
zoning classification. The following are applicable the proposal.
Use - In the RM -U zone, Service & Social Organizations are permitted with an approved Hearing
Examiner Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Staff Comment: The Salvation Army has been operating at their current location at a minimum
since December 6, 1966. At such the use was legally established at the subject location prior to
the requirement to obtain a CUP. However, the expansion of the subject facility triggers the
requirement for the facility to obtain a CUP; therefore the Salvation Army has applied for the
subject application.
Density - The minimum housing density in the RM -U zone is 25 units per acre and the maximum
is 75 units per acre.
Staff Comment: No dwelling units are proposed; therefore density requirements are not
applicable.
Setbacks —The minimum front yard setback far the subject lot in the RM -U is five feet, which may
be reduced if additional amenities are provided. The rear yard setback for the project is 5 feet,
which may be reduced if additional amenities are provided. The side yard along a street is 20 -
feet.
Staff Comment: The subject site is surrounded by streets as such the setbacks have been
assessed as follows: The front of the building is located along South Tobin Street, as such a 5
foot setback is required, the rear of the building is located along S Tillicum Street, as such a 5
foot setback is required, the two side along the street setbacks are located along Williams
Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South where a 20 foot setback is required. Based on the
above setback standards the rear and side along a street setbacks would be compliant with the
above standards. However the front setback is not compliant. As proposed the wall of the
structure would be compliant with the 5 foot setback requirement, however the eaves of the
building project into the setback 2 feet 7 inches. Pursuant to footnote 4. Allowed Projections
into Setbacks, eaves may project 24 inches into required setbacks. As such, the proposed eave
exceeds the maximum permitted projection of 24 inches. Therefore staff recommends a
condition of approval that the addition be re -designed to reduce the eave projection to 24
inches. Some portions of the existing building encroach upon the setbacks however these
portions of the structure are not being modified and therefore are consisted to be an existing
non -conforming structure.
Building height — Building height is restricted to 50 feet in the RM -U zone.
Staff Comment: The proposed building at the highest point would be 22 feet, as such the
proposed building would be less the maximum height permitted.
Lot coverage — The RM -U zone allows a maximum building coverage of 75% and a maximum
impervious surface area of 85% of the total lot area.
Staff Comment: The applicant has indicated that 85 percent of the lot area would be covered by
impervious surfaces and the new 9,045 square foot building would cover 48 percent of the site.
Building Design — Modulation of vertical and horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2 ft.
at an interval of a minimum offset of 40 ft. on each building face.
Staff Comment: The expansion portion of the building would comply with the above standard as
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the north facade of the building is approximately 19.5 feet long as such no modulation is
needed, the south facade contains two modulations stepping back to the north, the west facade
the largest fa§ade has a four foot modulation stepping back at the area of the refuse and
recycling doors. This step back would reduce the visibility of the access doors to the refuse area.
The east facade of the existing structure comply with this standard. However the north and
south fagade of the existing structure do not meet the modulation standards; however these
portions of the structure are not being modified and therefore are consisted to be an existing
non -conforming .structure.
Landscaping: Ten feet of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with
the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways and those zones with building
setbacks less than ten feet (10'). In those cases, ten feet (10') of landscaping shall be required
where buildings are not located per RMC 4-4-070.
A fifteen foot (15') wide partially sight -obscuring landscaped visual barrier, or ten foot (10') wide
fully sight -obscuring landscaped visual barrier, is required along common property lines when a
nonresidential development is located in a residential zone.
Staff Comment: A conceptual landscape plan was submitted with the project application. The
landscape plan includes a planting plan which proposes two types of shrubs; Regal Mist Pink
Muhuly and Bowles Golden Sedge. The applicant is proposing to provide new 10 -foot street
frontage landscape areas along Burnett Avenue S and S Tobin Street in front of the building
expansion. The remainder of the existing landscaping along 5 Tobin Street and Williams Avenue
South is approxamily 10 -feet in width and contains mature vegetation and existing trees. RMC
4-4-070G.3 encourages the retention of mature ornamental landscaping and trees. No
landscaping is proposed along S Tillicum Street, however the combination of a 5 -foot setback
and a pedestrian pathway there is no space remaining for landscaping. Other areas that are not
landscaped include walkways, driveways and portions along S Tobin and S Tillicum Streets where
the building encroaches into the 10 -foot landscaped area. Therefore the proposal complies with
the on-site landscaping requirement for a 10 -foot wide landscape area per RMC 4.4-070.
The 15 foot partially sight -obscuring landscape visual barrier is not applicable to the subject
development as the proposed development is not "abutting" the residential zones to the north
and east due to the location of S Tillicum Street and Williams Avenue.
Tree Retention: In the RM -U zone 10 percent of the trees shall be retained.
Staff Comment: The applicant provided a tree retention plan and a tree retention worksheet
with the application. Based on the provided information the applicant has proposed to remove
one tree from the existing site. Currently the site contains 16 trees, with the removal of 1 tree
94 percent of the existing trees would be retained.
Lighting: Based on the elevations provided with the application, three new light fixtures would
be added to the exterior of the addition to the existing building. However, it is unclear if
lighting proposed would cause glare. Therefore staff recommends, as a condition of approval,
the applicant be required to submit a lighting plan subject to review and approval by the
Planning Division Project Manager prior to building permit submittal. The lighting plan shall
depict the type of lighting proposed, the direction of the lighting, and the location of all of the
exterior lights.
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Refuse and Recyclables: Per RMC 4-4-090 office, educational, and institutional developments
require a minimum of Z square feet per every 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area for
recyclable deposit areas and minimum of 4 square feet per 1,000 square feet of building gross
floor area for refuse deposit area with a total minimum area of 100 square feet.
Staff Comment: Based on the proposal for a 9,045 square foot building; a minimum area of 18
square feet of recycle area and 36 square feet of refuse area would be required. However, the
total area of 54 square feet is less than the minimum requirement of 100 square feet.
Therefore, the project would be required to provide the minimum 100 square feet of refuse and
recyclables areas. The proposed refuse and recyclable space is approximately 120 square feet
exceeding the minimum requirements for refuse and recycling area.
The new refuse and recyclable deposit area for the facility is proposed to be incorporated into
the building expansion, on the west side of the building. Under current conditions the refuse
area is located outside the existing building with minimal screening. The proposal to provide a
new space for this facility enclosed within the structure which would bring this area into
compliance with the Refuse and Recycling standards for screening. The applicant has indicated
that the refuse and recycling would be manually brought out to the street curb by a Salvation
Army employee on collection day.
Critical Areas: The site is located in an area of high seismic hazard and the Aquifer Protection
Zone 1. The seismic hazard results from the potential for liquefaction of soils during an
earthquake event. A geotechnical analysis would assess soil conditions and detail construction
measures to assure building stability shall be submitted at building permit stage. The overall
purpose of the aquifer protection regulations is to protect aquifers used as potable water supply
sources by the City from contamination by hazardous materials. The proposed Salvation Army
building does not store, handle, treat, use or produce substances that pose a hazard to the
groundwater quality.
Parking and Bicycle Parking: The parking regulations, RMC 4-4-080, require a specific number of
off-street parking stalls be provided for the identified use. However a Service & Social
Organization is not specifically identified in the parking standards table of RMC 4-4-080.
Therefore the Department of Community and Economic Development staff shall determine
which uses are most similar based upon staff experience and the information provided by the
application.
With the application the applicant has indicated that the 11 parking spaces, including two ADA
accessible spaces are primarily used by the building staff and daytime visitors. In addition, the
site is surrounded by public streets all of which provide on -street parking. The applicant has
indicated that the majority of the activities in the building take place during week nights when
participants typically arrive on foot or take public transportation. Furthermore, on Sundays,
church patrons are picked up at their homes via vans owned and operated by the Salvation
Army. In addition, for the Church services the Salvation Army currently has designated offsite
parking location where there are agreements with adjacent property owners. The subject
location does not contain some of the high intensity Salvation Army services such as food
distribution_
Based on the information provided by the applicant and the typical user of the services provided
by the Salvation Army either arriving by foot, public transit, or van pickup; in addition to the
proven history of the 11 space parking facility effectively functioning in the past, staff
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recommends approval of the 1.1 space parking lot.
The proposed addition does not exceed 4,000 gross square feet, as such Bicycle parking
standards are not applicable to the subject proposal.
c. DESIGN REGULATION COMPLIANCE AND CONISTENCY: The site is located within Design
District 'A'. To ensure that buildings are located in relation to streets and other buildings so that
the Vision of the City of Renton con be realized for a high-density urban environment, so that
businesses enjoy visibility from public rights-of-way; and to encourage pedestrian activity
throughout the district. As demonstrated in the table below the proposal meets the intent of the
Design Regulations on the basis of individual merit if all conditions of approval are met.
i. SiTE DESIGN AND BUILDING LOCATION:
Intent: To ensure that buildings are located in relation to streets and other buildings so that the
Vision of the City of Renton can be realized for a high-density urban environment; so that
businesses enjoy visibility from public rights-of-way; and to encourage pedestrian activity.
1. Building Location and Orientation:
Intent: To ensure visibility of businesses and to establish active, lively uses along sidewalks and
pedestrian pathways. To organize buildings for pedestrian use and so that natural light is
available to other structures and open space. To ensure an appropriate transition between
buildings, parking areas, and other land uses; and increase privacy far residential uses.
Guidelines: Developments shall enhance the mutual relationship of buildings with each other, as
well as with the roads, open space, and pedestrian amenities while working to create a
pedestrian oriented environment. Lots shall be configured to encourage variety and so that
natural light is available to buildings and open space. The privacy of individuals in residential
uses shall be provided for.
Standard. The availability of natural light (both direct and reflected) and direct sun exposure
to nearby buildings and open space (except parking areas) shall be considered when siting
structures.
Staff Comment: The subject site is surrounded by public streets, which provides for the
opportunity for natural light to reach the subject building and nearby buildings. In addition
the subject building is one story and many structures surrounding the building are 3 stories
and taller.
Standard. Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
Staff Comment: The subject site is surrounded by streets; as such the back of the building is
facing S Tillicum Street. However, there is a screening wall between the proposed building
and the street. The remainder of the three facades would be facing streets as well;
however each facade contains an entrance door and/or windows resulting in the
appearance that each fagade could be the "front" of the building. In addition these doors
provided pedestrian connections at two locations to the public sidewalks via S Tobin Street.
Standard: The front entry of a building shall be oriented to the street or a landscaped
pedestrian -only courtyard.
Staff Comment: See disscussion above. The two entries to the buildings are oriented
towards Burnett Avenue South and South Tobin Street.
2. Building Entries:
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Intent: To make building entrances convenient to locate and easy to access, and ensure that
building entries further the pedestrian nature of the fronting sidewalk and the urban character of
the district.
Guidelines: Primary entries shall face the street, serve as a focal point, and allow space for social
interaction. All entries shall include features that make them easily identifiable while reflecting
the architectural character of the building. The primary entry shall be the most visually
prominent entry. Pedestrian access to the building from the sidewalk, parking lots, and/or other
areas shall be provided and shall enhance the overall quality of the pedestrian experience on the
site.
Standard: A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing a
street, shall be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public
sidewalk, and include human -scale elements.
Staff Comment: See discussion above under subsection A.6.1 Building Location and
Orientation. In addition to the provided pedestrian connections the proposed development
currently and after the expansion is at a human -scale as the building is one story, contains
various windows, doors, and landscaping treatments.
Standard: A primary entrance of each building shall be made visibly prominent by
incorporating architectural features such as a facade overhang, trellis, large entry doors,
and/or ornamental lighting.
Staff Comment: The two building primary entrances currently and are proposed to be
designed with approxamily a 6 -foot overhang in addition to double glass doors and entry
lighting. The new entrance off of Burnett Avenues South would have two windows above
the doors to add additional details to the entrance.
Standard Building entries from a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural
elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping and include weather protection at least four
and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide (illustration below). Buildings that are taller than thirty feet
(30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is proportional to the distance
above ground level.
Staff Comment: See discussion above.
Standard: Building entries from a parking lot shall be subordinate to those related to the
street.
Staff Comment: The existing parking lot is located off of Williams Avenue South, there are
no building entrances that face Williams Avenue South.
Standard: Features such as entries, lobbies, and display windows shall be oriented to a
street or pedestrian -oriented space; otherwise, screening or decorative features should be
incorporated.
Staff Comment: See discussion above.
Standard: Multiple buildings on the some site shall direct views to building entries by
providing a continuous network of - pedestrian paths and open spaces that incorporate
landscaping.
Staff Comment: The subject site contains many challenges as it is completely surrounded by
public streets in addition to containing a legal non -conforming structure status. Therefore,
the subject expansion provides windows, pedestrian connections, and new landscaping
along with maintaining the existing mature landscaping. Furthermore, along S Tillicum
Street a screening wall has been built to screen the rear of the building from the street.
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overall, the subject proposal achieves the intent and guidelines of the standards by
providing amenities and landscaping suitable for the proposal and the site.
3. Transition to Surrounding Development:
intent. To shape redevelopment projects so that the character and value of Renton's long-
established, existing neighborhoods are preserved.
Guidelines: Careful siting and design treatment shall be used to achieve a compatible transition
where new buildings differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and
scale.
Standard. At least one of the following design elements shall be considered to promote a
transition to surrounding uses:
(a) Building proportions, including step -backs on upper levels,
(b) Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller increments,
or
(c) Roof lines, roof pitches, and roof shapes designed to reduce apparent bulk and
transition with existing development.
Additionally, the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee may require increased setbacks at the side or rear of a building in
order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight reaches
adjacent and/or abutting yards.
Staff Comment: The proposed development contains pitched roofs and is one story, 22
feet high. As such, the proposed development has minimal impact on the scale of the
surrounding uses. To the north are multiple multi -family developments which exceed the
scale of the proposed development. To the east is an existing one story building which
would be consistent with the scale of the existing Salvation Army building and the proposed
addition. To the south is a single-family home, where the one story building would
maintain a similar character with the single-family structure more so than with the senior
housing complex located to the southwest. Moreover the proposed development would
promote a transition to surrounding uses by virtue of its scale and design.
4. Service Element Location and Design:
intent: To reduce the potential negative impacts of service elements (i.e., waste receptacles,
loading docks) by locating service and loading areas away from high-volume pedestrian areas,
and screening them from view in high visibility areas.
Guidelines: Service elements shall be concentrated and located so that impacts to pedestrians
and other abutting uses are minimized. The impacts of service elements shall be mitigated with
landscaping and an enclosure with fencing that is made of quality materials.
Standard: Service elements shall be located and designed to minimize the impacts on the
pedestrian environment and adjacent uses. Service elements shall be concentrated and
located where they are accessible to service vehicles and convenient for tenant use.
Staff Comment: The new refuse and recyclable deposit area for the facility is proposed to be
incorporated into the building expansion, on the west side of the building. Under current
conditions the refuse area is located outside the existing building with minimal screening.
This location would screen the facility 100 percent. The floor plans provided with the
application identify an internal door would be provided for the tenant's to access the space
conveniently. Along Burnett Avenue S, there is an existing curb cut which would be utilized
for service vehicles to access the refuse and recycling receptacles.
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Standard: In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and
utility areas shall be enclosed on all sides, including the roof and screened around their
perimeter by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors.
Staff Comment: See discussion above. The facility is located inside the new building
expansion.
Standard: Service enclosures shall be made of masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some
combination of the three (3).
Staff Comment: Not Applicable to the project
Standard: if the service area is adjacent to a street, pathway, or pedestrian -oriented space,
a landscaped planting strip, minimum 3 feet wide, shall be located on 3 sides of such facility.
Staff Comment: Not applicable to the project.
5. Gateways:
Not Applicable
ii. PARKING AND VEHICULAR ACCESS:
intent. To provide safe, convenient access to the Urban Center and the Center Village;
incorporate various modes of transportation, including public mass transit, in order to reduce
traffic volumes and other impacts from vehicles; ensure sufficient parking is provided, while
encouraging creativity in reducing the impacts of parking areas; allow an active pedestrian
environment by maintaining contiguous street frontages, without parking lot siting along
sidewalks and building facades, minimize the visual impact of parking lots; and use access
streets and parking to maintain an urban edge to the district.
1. Surface Parking:
intent. To maintain active pedestrian environments along streets by placing parking lots
primarily in back of buildings.
Guidelines: Surface parking shall be located and designed so as to reduce the visual impact of
the parking area and associated vehicles. Large areas of surface parking shall also be designed
to accommodate future infill development.
Standard. Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building
and the front property line, or the building and side property line, on the street side of a
corner lot.
Staff Comment: Due to the site's location with streets on all four sides, meeting this
standard is impractical. However, the parking lot is small in scale and is screened by existing
mature vegetation. In addition, sidewalks are present along Williams Avenue South and
South Tobin street accommodating a pedestrian environment. Therefore the existing
parking lot would meet the intent of the design standards. In addition, the applicant is not
proposing any changes to the existing parking lot as a part of this project.
Standard: Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by
buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location.
Staff Comment: See Comment Above. The existing parking lot is currently screening from S
Tillicum Street, Williams Avenue South and South Tobin Street with existing mature
landscaping including trees.
2. Structured Parking Garages:
Not Applicable
3. Vehicular Access:
intent: To maintain a contiguous and uninterrupted sidewalk by minimizing, consolidating,
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andfor eliminating vehicular access off streets.
Guidelines: Vehicular access to parking garages and parking lots shall not impede or interrupt
pedestrian mobility. The impacts of curb cuts to pedestrian access on sidewalks shall be
minimized.
Standard: Access to parking lots and garages shall be from alleys, when available. if not
available, access shall occur at side streets.
Staff Comment: The existing parking lot is currently accessed from S Tillicum Street and S
Tobin Street. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing parking lot.
However, S Tillicum Street acts like an alley even though it is not technically an alley. Based
on the design and function of S Tillicum Street staff would agree that access from this street
is appropriate to meet this standard.
Standard. The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized, so that pedestrian
circulation along the sidewalk is minimally impeded.
Staff Comment: The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing curb cuts as a
part of the proposed project. As such the expansion of the building would not add any
additional curb cuts to the existing pedestrian circulation system. However, under existing
conditions Williams Avenue 5 has no curb cuts and there is only one curb cut along all other
streets. One is required for refuse and recycling pick up and the other two are to provide
access to the existing parking lot. Under current conditions there are no sidewalks along
South Tillicum Street as this street acts as an alley; therefore the curb cut along South
Tillicum Street is an appropriate location for parking lot access to reduce the impact on the
pedestrian circulation system.
iii. PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Intent. To enhance the urban character of development in the Urban Center and the Center
Village by creating pedestrian networks and by providing strong links from streets and drives to
building entrances; make the pedestrian environment safer and more convenient, comfortable,
and pleasant to walk between businesses, on sidewalks, to and from access points, and through
parking lots, and promote the use of multi -modal and public transportation systems in order to
reduce other vehicular traffic.
1. Pedestrian Circulation:
Intent: To create a network of linkages for pedestrians to improve safety and convenience and
enhance the pedestrian environment.
Guidelines. The pedestrian environment shall be given priority and importance in the design of
projects. Sidewalks and/or pathways shall be provided and shall provide safe access to buildings
from parking areas. Providing pedestrian connections to abutting properties is an important
aspect of connectivity and encourages pedestrian activity and shall be considered. Pathways
shall be easily identifiable to pedestrians and drivers.
Standard: A pedestrian circulation system of pathways that are clearly delineated and
connect buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting
properties shall be provided.
(a) Pathways shall be located so that there are clear sight lines, to increase safety.
(b) Pathways shall be an all-weather or permeable walking surface, unless the applicant
can demonstrate that the proposed surface is appropriate for the anticipated number of
users and complementary to the design of the development.
Staff Comment: The applicant has proposed a network of pedestrian pathways which
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connect the building, parking area and sidewalks. Anew connection would be provided
from the new west entrance to the building out to South Tobin Street. The existing and
proposed pathways would be located so that there are clear sight lines to either the
sidewalk or the parking area. The applicant has indicated in the provided site plan that the
new walkways would be developed with concrete which would be an all weather walking
surface. The existing walkways are also concrete.
Standard. Pathways within parking areas shall be provided and differentiated by material or
texture (i.e., raised walkway, stamped concrete, or pavers) from abutting paving materials.
Permeable materials are encouraged. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable
building facade and no greater than one hundred fifty feet (150') apart.
Staff Comment: The existing parking lot is no larger than 60 feet across at its widest point.
As such, a separate pedestrian path through the parking lot is not required. Additionally,
the 8 -foot required ADA accessible walkway provides a pedestrian pass through along the
first row of parking to access the back row of parking.
Standard: Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of buildings shall be of sufficient width
to accommodate anticipated numbers of users. Specifically:
(a) Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of mixed use and retail buildings 100 or
more feet in width (measured along the facade) shall provide sidewalks at least 12 feet in
width. The walkway shall include an 8 foot minimum unobstructed walking surface.
(b) Interior pathways shall be provided and shall vary in width to establish a hierarchy.
The widths shall be based on the intended number of users; to be no smaller than five
feet (5) and no greater than twelve feet (12').
Staff Comment: Under existing conditions the sidewalks developed along Williams Avenue
South, South Tobin Street, and Burnett Avenue South are 5 -feet in width. The internal
pathways on site are a minimum of 5 -feet in width. The sidewalks and pathways are of
sufficient width to accommodate the anticipated number of users.
Standard: Mid -block connections between buildings shall be provided.
Staff Comment: Not applicable.
iv. RECREATION AREAS AND COMMON OPEN SPACE.,
Intent: To ensure that areas for both passive and active recreation are available to residents,
workers, and visitors and that these areas are of sufficient size for the intended activity and in
convenient locations. To create usable and inviting open space that is accessible to the public,
and to promote pedestrian activity on streets particularly at street corners.
Guidelines: Developments located at street intersections should provide pedestrian -oriented
space at the street corner to emphasize pedestrian activity (illustration below). Recreation and
common open space areas are integral aspects of quality development that encourage
pedestrians and users. These areas shall be provided in an amount that is adequate to be
functional and usable, they shall also be landscaped and located so that they are appealing to
users and pedestrians
Standard: All buildings and developments with over thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of
nonresidential uses (excludes parking garage floorplate areas) shall provide pedestrian -
oriented space.
Staff Comment: Not applicable to the proposal.
v. BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:
Intent: To encourage building design that is unique and urban in character, comfortable on a
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human scale, and uses appropriate building materials that are suitable for the Pacific !Northwest
climate. To discourage franchise retail architecture.
1. Building Character and Massing:
intent: To ensure that buildings are not bland and visually appear to be at a human scale; and
ensure that all sides of a building, that can be seen by the public, are visually interesting.
Guidelines: Building facades shall be modulated and/or articulated to reduce the apparent size
of buildings, break up long blank walls, add visual interest, and enhance the character of the
neighborhood. Articulation, modulation, and their intervals should create a sense of scale
important to residential buildings.
Standard: All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no
more than forty feet (40').
Staff Comment: See comment above under subsection A.b. Building Design.
Standard: Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16) in height,
and eight feet (8') in width.
Staff Comment: The modulation provided along Burnett Avenue South, is three feet in
depth and is approxamately 14 feet wide. The modulation provided along South Tobin
Street is approximately five feet in depth and 15 feet wide in one location and is two feet in
depth and 20 feet wide in a second location. Both fagades are 10 feet high therefore the
project meets the 16 -foot height modulation standard. At the top plate an eave projects
out over the fagades.
Standard: Buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet (160') in length shall provide a
variety of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade
(illustration in District B, below); or provide an additional special feature such as a clock
tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering area.
Staff Comment: The existing building plus the proposed expansion would result in a building
length of approximately 149 feet. The provided modulation would meet the intent of the
design standards.
2. Ground -Level Details:
Intent: To ensure that buildings are visually interesting and reinforce the intended human -scale
character of the pedestrian environment; and ensure that all sides of a building within near or
distant public view have visual interest.
Guidelines: The use of material variations such as colors, brick, shingles, stucco, and horizontal
wood siding is encouraged. The primary building entrance should be made visibly prominent by
incorporating architectural features such as a facade overhang, trellis, large entry doors, and/or
ornamental lighting (illustration below). Detail features should also be used, to include things
such as decorative entry paving, street furniture (benches, etc.), and/or public art.
Standard: Human -scaled elements such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape
feature shall be provided along the facade's ground floor.
Staff Comment: The applicant has proposed new landscaping along the frontages where
the addition is proposed. Much of the existing facades contain landscaping along the front,
with the exception of areas for walkways. The facade along South Tillicum Street does not
contain landscape feature or trellises however this street functions as an alley and under
existing conditions there is a developed screening wall along the entire frontage. The
applicant has proposed light fixtures along the addition and light fixtures currently existing
on the building. Moreover, the intent of this standard is to reinforce human -scale character
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and elements into the development. However the proposed building is not out of scale
with the human as it is only a one story structure that has a small foot print compared to
what is permitted within the zone.
Standard: On any facade visible to the public, transparent windows and/or doors are
required to comprise at least 50 percent of the portion of the ground floor facade that is
between 4 feet and 8 feet above ground (as measured on the true elevation).
Staff Comment: The existing building and the proposed addition would have windows and
doors, however the windows and doors would not comprise of 50 percent of the fagade.
However, the intent of these details is to reinforce the human scale and ensure that
buildings are visually interesting. Windows are placed on the structure to allow for a
functional facility. The Salvation Army development includes bathrooms, storage rooms, a
kitchen and utility spaces that would not benefit from an exterior building. Because the
building is one story in height and is required to provide utility and functional spaces
buildings along 50 percent of all four facades is not feasible or practical. However, the
intent of the standard is to provide for a visually interesting human scale building that
relates to the pedestrian environment. The buildings scale, one story, the proposed
windows, doors, and lighting in combination with the proposed and existing landscaping
would provide a human scale and visual interest. As such, staff recommends approval of
the windows as proposed as the project meets the intent of the design standard.
Standard: Upper portions of building facades shall have clear windows with visibility into
and out of the building. However, screening may be applied to provide shade and energy
efficiency. The minimum amount of light transmittance for windows shall be 50 percent.
Staff Comment: Not applicable
Standard. Display windows shall be designed for frequent change of merchandise, rather
than permanent displays.
Staff Comment: No display windows are proposed.
Standard. Where windows or storefronts occur, they must principally contain clear glazing.
Staff Comment: All proposed and existing windows would have clear glazing.
Standard: Tinted and dark glass, highly reflective (mirror -type) glass and film are prohibited.
Staff Comment: No tinted or dark glass is proposed.
Standard: Untreated blank walls visible from public streets, sidewalks, or interior pedestrian
pathways are prohibited. A wall (including building facades and retaining walls) is
considered a blank wall if.•
(a) It is a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over 6 feet in height, has a
horizontal length greater than 15 feet), and does not include a window, door, building
modulation or other architectural detailing; or
(b) Any portion of a ground floor wall has a surface area of 400 square feet or greater
and does not include a window, door, building modulation or other architectural
detailing.
Staff Comment: Based on the definition of a blank wall above and an analysis of the
elevations provided with the application. Staff has determined that only one portion of one
facade would be considered a blank wall. As noted previously all sides of the development
face public streets as such all facades would be subject to the above standard. However,
the subject building is required to have a rear, which is facing South Tillicum Street. South
Tillicum Street acts as an alley and therefore the rear of the building is facing this street;
which is appropriate. The only blank wall is located on the fagade facing South Tillicum
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street and the blank wall is 420 square feet in area and is 42 feet in length. This section of
wall provides screening for the restrooms and a portion of the kitchen. However, to screen
the rear of the building and the blank wail from the public street a screening wall has been
developed along the entire fa§ade. See the discussion above about compliance with the
guideline and intent of the design standard. As such, staff recommends approval of the one
small portion of blank wall along one facade of both the existing and proposed new building
facades. Additionally it should be noted that no portion of the new building would have a
blank wall.
Standard: If blank walls are required or unavoidable, blank walls shall be treated with one
or more of the following:
(a) A planting bed at least five feet in width containing trees, shrubs, evergreen ground
cover, or vines adjacent to the blank wall,
(b) Trellis or other vine supports with evergreen climbing vines;
(c) Architectural detailing such as reveals, contrasting materials, or other special detailing
that meets the intent of this standard;
(d) Artwork, such as bas-relief sculpture, mural, or similar; or
(e) Seating area with special paving and seasonal planting.
Staff Comment: See comments above.
3. Building Roof Lines:
intent: To ensure that roof forms provide distinctive profiles and interest consistent with an
urban project and contribute to the visual continuity of the district.
Guidelines: Building roof lines shall be varied and include architectural elements to add visual
interest to the building.
Standard: Buildings shall use at least one of the following elements to create varied and
interesting roof profiles:
(a) Extended parapets;
(b) Feature elements projecting above parapets;
(c) Projected cornices;
(d) Pitched or sloped roofs
(e) Buildings containing predominantly residential uses shall have pitched roofs with a
minimum slope of one to four (1:4) and shall have dormers or interesting roof forms that
break up the massiveness of an uninterrupted sloping roof.
Staff Comment: The applicant has proposed a pitched or sloped roof with large eaves.
Standard. Roof mounted mechanical equipment shall not be visible to Pedestrians.
Staff Comment: The provided elevations showed roof mounted equipment; however no
screening was proposed for this equipment. As such, staff recommends a condition of
approval that all roof mounted equipment shall be screened. A screening detail shall be
provided to the Current Planning Project Manager for review and approval prior to building
permit issuance.
4. Building Materials:
Intent: To ensure high standards of quality and effective maintenance over time; encourage the
use of materials that reduce the visual bulk of large buildings; and encourage the use of
materials that add visual interest to the neighborhood.
Guidelines: Building materials ore an important and integral part of the architectural design of a
building that is attractive and of high quality. Material variation shall be used to create visual
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appeal and eliminate monotony of facades. This shall occur on a[i facades in a consistent
manner. High quality materials shall be used. if materials like concrete or block walls are used
they shall be enhanced to create variation and enhance their visual appeal.
Standard. All sides of buildings visible from a street, pathway, parking area, or open space
shall be finished on all sides with the same building materials, detailing, and color scheme,
or if different, with materials of the same quality.
Staff Comment: It appears the proposal would use high quality building materials and all
sides would be finished with the same materials.
Standard: All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding,
patterns or textural changes.
Staff Comment: The subject building is one story and currently is and would utilize stucco
siding and would provide a metal roof. The intent of the various materials is to reduce bulk
of large buildings and add visual interest. The subject building is not a large building and
utilizing multiple materials and/or colors may result in a look that is not visually appealing
as typically one story buildings are either painted the same color or utilize the same
materials from the ground up. As such, staff recommends approval of the stucco siding for
the one story building as the proposed design and scale of the building would meet the
guideline of the design standard.
Standard. Materials, individually or in combination, shall have texture, pattern, and be
detailed on all visible facades.
Staff Comment: See comments above.
Standard. Materials shall be durable, high quality, and consistent with more traditional
urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete masonry, pre finished metal,
stone, steel, glass and cast -in-place concrete.
Staff Comment: See comments above.
Standard: If concrete is used, walls shall be enhanced by techniques such as texturing,
reveals, and/or coloring with a concrete coating or admixture.
Staff Comment: Not Applicable
Standard. if concrete block walls are used, they shall be enhanced with integral color,
textured blocks and colored mortar, decorative bond pattern and/or shall incorporate other
masonry materials.
Staff Comment: Not Applicable
Standard: All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding,
patterns, or textural changes.
Staff Comment: See comments above.
vi. LIGHTING:
intent. To ensure safety and security; provide adequate lighting levels in pedestrian areas such
as plazas, pedestrian walkways, parking areas, building entries, and other public places, and
increase the visual attractiveness of the area at all times of the day and night.
Guidelines: Lighting that improves pedestrian safety and also that creates visual interest in the
building and site during the evening hours shall be provided.
Standard: Pedestrian -scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building
entrances. Examples include sconces on building facades, awnings with down -lighting and
decorative street lighting
Staff Comment: A lighting plan was not provided with the project materials, however lights
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were shown on the exterior walls of the building in the elevation drawings. Staff
recommended, as a condition of approval, the applicant be required to provide a lighting
plan that adequately provides for public safety without casting excessive glare on adjacent
properties at the time of building permit review. Pedestrian scale and downlighting shall be
used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular movement, unless alternative
pedestrian scale lighting has been approved administratively or is specifically listed as
exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-075 Lighting, Exterior On -Site. The lighting plan
shall also include accent lighting on building facades and to illuminate key elements of the
project. The lighting shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project
Manager prior to building permit approval.
Standard. Accent lighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces)
and/or to illuminate other key elements of the site such as gateways, specimen trees, other
significant landscaping, water features, and/or artwork.
Staff Comment: Sconces are proposed along the exterior of the building. See condition of
approval above.
Standard: Downlighting shall be used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular
movement, unless alternative pedestrian scale lighting has been approved administratively
or is specifically listed as exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Exterior
On -Site (i.e., signage, governmental flags, temporary holiday or decorative lighting, right -of -
way -lighting, etc.).
Staff Comment: See Condition above.
B. APPROPRIATE LOCATION: The applicant provided a conditional use permit justification
narrative with the application (Exhibit 13). Within the provided narrative the applicant has
described their intended and ongoing functions at the subject site including such human
services activities such as supper for homeless and hungry, showers, and church services on
Sundays. In addition the Salvation Army provides youth programs including after school care,
Girl Guards, Boy Scouts, Vacation Bible School, Summer Day Camp, and Teen Ministries. These
youth programs and adult community support activities cannot occur simultaneously due to the
physical constrains of the existing building, namely the inability to segregate the two
populations served. The applicant contends that the youth and adults need to be separated
because of child safety issues, which is of great importance for the organization. The new
proposed addition would provide a separate entrance for the youth programs allowing for the
needed separation. In addition, the human services provided in the facility would function
better and the program would be able to reach more people.
This site is appropriate for the subject use as it is located in the City Center and the downtown
core, near both 1-405 and Highway 167 in addition to public transit and the City's main transit
center. The site is located near the Renton High School and is therefore accessible to high
school students for their youth programs. The City center is intended to be a walkable
neighborhood which is supplemented by public transit which is an ideal location for a public
service entity. The surrounding community has been developed and contains existing sidewalks
for safe pedestrian connections to surrounding residential neighborhoods and public transit
facilities.
The subject use has been located at this site since December 6, 1966 and had functioned in
harmony with the surrounding neighborhood and businesses. Based on the services history at
the subject site and its proximity to provide services to the overall community; the proposed
location would be best suited for the proposed use. In addition, the Salvation Army is the only
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such use of this kind in the neighborhood (excluding their other facilities in the area) and
therefore would not result in an over concentration of this particular use within the area or the
City.
C. EFFECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES: Based on the services history at the subject site and and
proven track record the proposed use at this location is not anticipated to result in a substantial
or undue adverse effect on adjacent property.
Additionally, the proposed addition to the building would provide new screening for the refuse
and recycling facility, a new entrance and street presence along Burnett Avenue South, and new
landscaping which would add updated aesthetic quality to the existing facility and neighborhood
above what exists today.
D. COMPATIBILTY: See Effect on Adjacent properties discussion and subsection A.c.v Building
Architectural Design above. Overall the proposed use would be compatible with the scale and
character of the neighborhood.
E. PARKING: See Parking discussion under subsection A.b. Parking and Bicycle Parking above.
Adequate parking is available at the subject site.
F. TRAFFIC: There is not an anticipated increase or growth in traffic as a result of the proposed
addition. The new addition would allow for the expansion of the youth programming; however
the kids that use these services typically ride the bus or walk from the nearby schools to attend.
The existing community supper program would continue to operate and no vehicular traffic
growth is anticipated as a result of this ongoing program. As mentioned previously, the
population served by the services provided by the Salvation Army typically do not own vehicles
and would walk, ride public transit or take advantage of the free shuttle pick up services the
Salvation Army provides. As such, $tall does not anticipate a new or increased traffic impact on
the surrounding area.
As mentioned above under subsection A.c.ii Parking and Vehicular Access and iii Pedestrian
Environment, the proposed project and the existing development would ensure safe movements
for vehicles and pedestrians.
G. NOISE, LIGHT, AND GLARE: It is anticipated that the most significant noise impacts would
occur during the construction phase of the project. The applicant has submitted a Construction
Mitigation Plan that provides measures to reduce construction impacts such as noise, control of
dust, traffic controls, etc. In addition, the project would be required to comply with the City's
noise ordinance regarding construction hours.
Exterior onsite lighting, including security and parking lot lighting, would be regulated by code.
Compliance with this code (RMC 4-4-075) ensures that all building lights are directed onto the
building or the ground and cannot trespass beyond the property lines.
H. LANDSCAPING: See Landscaping discussion under subsection A.b. Landscaping above.
1. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The proposal complies with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria if all conditions of
approval are met.
2. The proposal is compliant and consistent with the plans, policies, regulations and approvals.
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3. Staff does not anticipate any adverse impacts on surrounding properties and uses as long as
the conditions of approval are complied with.
4. The proposed Service and Social Organization use is anticipated to be compatible with existing
and future surrounding uses as permitted in the RM -U zoning classification.
S. The scale, height and bulk of the proposed buildings are appropriate for the site.
6. Safe and efficient access and circulation has been provided for all users.
7. There are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed use.
8. A street modification has been approved for all three adjacent streets and S Tillicum St. and/or
alley to allow for the existing street improvements to remain with no additional improvements
or right-of-way dedications.
9. The proposed location would 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
is suited for the proposed use.
1Q. The existing use would not result in a substantial or undue adverse effect on adjacent
properties. The construction of an expansion to the existing Salvation Army Renton Corp.
building would result in an overall improvement of the visual environment.
11. Adequate parking for the proposed use has been provided_
12. The proposed site plan ensures safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and has mitigated
potential effects on the surrounding area.
13. The proposed development would not generate any long term harmful or unhealthy
conditions. Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use have been
evaluated and mitigated if all conditions of approval are complied with.
14. Landscaping has been provided in all areas not occupied by buildings or paving. Existing
mature landscaping has been preserved where feasible.
J. RECOMMENDATIONS.
Staff recommends approval of the Renton Salvation Army Expansion, as depicted in Exhibit 3,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The addition/expansion shall be re -designed to reduce the eave projection into the setback to
24 inches. The updated design shall be provided to and approved by the Planning Division
Project Manager prior to building permit submittal.
2. The applicant shall be required to submit a lighting plan subject to review and approval by the
Planning Division Project Manager prior to building permit submittal. The lighting plan shall
depict the type of lighting proposed, the direction of the lighting, and the location of all of the
exterior lights.
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3. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened. A screening plan detail shall be provided to the
Planning Division Project Manager for review and approval prior to building permit issuance
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