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Project Name: H Iv an Buddhist Healing Arts Center LUA (file) Number: LI IJ 07-024, CU-A Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: And ea Petzel Acceptance Date: Marth 5, 2007 I Applicant: Owner: Contact: Hw, zan Buddhist Foundation HA1 Enterprises LLC Rot Forenza, Colliers International , ... .... . ·. PID Number: ERC "9cisio11 Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Mylar Recording Number: 09;3059161 Apr I 9, 2007 Ap1 ii 23, 2007 '-~- Date: Date: ' j Project Description: Application f r an Administrative Condutional Use Permit to allow additional I holistic health services to an exlstihg facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 126,680 of the existing Healing Aris Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The , existing holistic healing center will emain and new services Including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be a, ded. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the exlstlna buildina. Location: 1J 00 Edmonds Avenue NE Comments: . .....,_,. .. ,..., ..... ________________ ., ;r· ;', .. Rob Forenza Colliers International PARTIES OF RECORD Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts C LUA07-024, CU-A Julie Hsien, MD HAC Enterprises LLC 11225 SE 6th Street ste: #240 Bellevue, WA 98004 Hwazan Buddhist Foundation PO Box 18948 Seattle, WA 98118 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 (contact) John Visser 19404 102nd Avenue SE Renton, WA 98055 (party of record) Updated: 03/19/07 tel: (206) 407-3089 (applicant) tel: (425) 255-2226 (owner) (Page 1 of 1) CITY 1F RENTON ~~1~~, + ~ + Planning/Building/PublicWorksDepartment ~ ~ ~ Kathy Keolker, Mayor Gregg Zimmerman l'.E., Administrator ~"N,ro",:r----------------------------- September 25, 2007 HAC Enterprises 1100 Edmonds Avenue, NE Renton, W A98056 SUBJECT: Approved Landscape Plan Dear Owners: Jiwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Cent~r . LUA07-024, CU-A This letter is to inform you that the attached landscape plan has been approved. Plantings and the striping of the pedestrian walkway must be installed by November 30, 2007, after which City· · of Renton staff will inspect the site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contactme at (425) 430-7270 .. cc: Cify of Renton File LUA 07-024 · Rob Forenza, Colliers International Julie Hsien, MD; Hwazan·Buddhist Foundation ~-----.-10_5_5-So_u_th_Grad __ y_W_a_y---R-en-to_n_, -W-as-h-in_gto_n_9-.80_5_7-.. ------'--~ @ This paper contains 50% recycled ~aterial, 30% l)OStconsumer AHEAD OP. THE CURVE Andrea Petzel -Re: Buddhist 1ter -------------------,;, •• ,S"T"cS.VCO<W ______ _ From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Andrea Petzel Henning, Jennifer 08/15/2007 9: 13 AM Re: Buddhist Center Adriann Alexander Page l or 1 The permit can be released for work, but I'm not all that comfortable doing that. I made it very clear to Peter that I needed a final plan AND installation prior to final inspection. I'll work with Adriann and the inspector assigned to make sure that's accomplished. Adriann -go ahead and release the permit and can you please put a notice on it for the inspector to check with me prior to final inspection? Thanks' Andrea Andrea Petzel, Planner City of Renton -Development Services Division Renton City Hall -6th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-7270 ijQ€tzel@ci.renton.wa.us >>> Jennifer Henning 08/14/07 4:36 PM>>> Hi Andrea, Peter, the general contractor for the site at 1110 Edmonds Ave NE stopped by today regarding comments on the landscape plan for the site. He wanted to speak with you. Could you contact him at: 206/227-8775. Or, contact Agbar (?). He wants to know if we can issue the building permit to allow work to get underway and tie the final landscape plan to Occupancy. I haven't seen the landscape plan, so am not sure what the deficiencies are. Let me know what's going on with this. Thanks. file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\nweil\Local%20Settings\Temp\GW}OOOOI.HTM 08/15/2007 CITY F RENTON Planning/Building/Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator May 22, 2007 Rob Forenza Colliers International 11225 SE 6'h Street #240 Bellevue, WA 98004 SUBJECT: Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center LUA07-024, CU-A Dear Mr. Forenza: This letter is to inform you that the appeal period has April 23, 2007 for the Administrative Conditional Use Permit approval. No appeals were filed, therefore, this decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The conditions of approval outlined in the City of Renton Report and Decision dated. April 9, 2007 must be adhered to during construction and prior to final inspection. If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this conditional use permit, please call me at (425) 430-7270. Sincerely, ii . u~~!tlr/ Andrea Petzel, Planner Development Services cc: HA-C Enterprises, LLC / Owner Julie Hsien, MD -Hwazan Buddhist Foundation/ Applicant John Visser/ Party of Record -------10-5-5-So_u_th_G_rad_y_W_a_y_--R-en-to_n_, -W-a-sh-in_gto_n_9-80_5_7 ______ ~ @ This paper contains 50% recycled material, 30o/o-p::>sl consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE REPORT & DECISION Decision Date: Project Name: Applicant: File Number: Project Summary: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area: Site Area: City of Renton Department of Planning I Building I Public Works ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE LAND USE ACTION April 9, 2007 Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Conditional Use Permit Julie Hsien Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948 Seattle, 98118 LUA07-024, CU-A Project Manager: Andrea Petzel, Assistant Planner The applicant requests an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation (Hwazan) to occupy an existing building in the Residential Multi- Family (R-MF) zone. The applicant proposes to convert 26,680 sq. ft. of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by Hwazan. The existing holistic healing center will remain as a medical center and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and additional short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE 26,680 sq. ft. Proposed New Bldg Area: NIA 65,613 sq. ft. Total Bui/di11g Area: 26,680 sq. ft. REPORT & DECISION Decision Date: Project Name: Applicant: File Number: Project Summary: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area: Site Area: City of Renton Department of Planning I Building I Public Works ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE LAND USE ACTION April 9, 2007 Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Conditional Use Permit Julie Hsien Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948 Seattle, 98118 LUA0?-024, CU-A Project Manager: Andrea Petzel, Assistant Planner The applicant requests an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation (Hwazan) to occupy an existing building in the Residential Multi- Family (R-MF) zone. The applicant proposes to convert 26,680 sq. ft. of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by Hwazan. The existing holistic healing center will remain as a medical center and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and additional short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE 26,680 sq. ft. Proposed New Bldg Area: NIA 65,613 sq. ft. Total Building Area: 26,680 sq. ft. City of Renton P/8/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL 9'H. 2007 Page 2of 8 A. Type of Land Use Action x Conditional Use (Administrative) Site Plan Review Special Permit for Grade & Fill Administrative Variance B. Exhibits The following exhibits were entered into the record: Administrative ...,onditional Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A Binding Site Plan Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Administrative Code Determination Exhibit I: Yellow file containing: application, proof of posting and publication, and other documentation pertinent to this request. Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Neighborhood Detail Map Exhibit 4: Five sheets of photos showing the outside of the Healing Arts Center building Exhibit 5: Determination letter from the Development Services Director dated February 19, 2007 Exhibit 6: Basement first floor and second floor plans for the Healing Arts Center building Exhibit 7: Ordinance No. 5125 C. Project Description I Background: The building located at 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE was built in 1965 and initially used as a nursing home. After Renton City Ordinance No. 5125 was passed in 2005 and holistic health care centers were allowed exist in the Residential Multi- Family (RM-F) zone, the building was converted to a multi-tenant holistic health center. The proposed Hwazan Buddhist Foundation would join the existing use, the Healing Arts Center. The proposed project was designated as an "unclassified use" as it is not specifically listed in Renton's Municipal Code. On February 19th, 2007, the Development Services Director issued a determination that the project proposal was classified as a "retreat center" and subject to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is a non-profit organization with branch locations in Dallas, Texas and Taipei, Taiwan. The organization offers meditation classes and practice, which would be offered to both local residents and visitors. Short-term boarding would be available for visitors from out-of-town. The applicant anticipates that approximately 10-15 people will use the meditation facilities at any given time, and the impacts to traffic and parking would be minimal. The project would convert approximately 80 percent of the building into space used as a retreat center. The Healing Arts Center would retain its existing medical practice and commercial retail area, occupying approximately 20% of the building space. It is anticipated that there would be a high level of interaction and between the two organizations by both staff and patients/customers. The existing building is 26,680 square feet, situated on a 65,613 square foot (1.51 acre) parcel. Two other structures, a small building and a garage, exist as part of the facility, but they are on a separate lot, and are not part of this project proposal. The existing building height is approximately 22 feet (two stories), and there are 44 surface parking stalls onsite. Access is via an existing driveway from Edmonds Avenue NE. Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ City of Renton P/8/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL grH, 2007 Page 3 of B Administrative ._,onditionaf Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North: zoned RM-F, with an existing single family home; South: zoned RM-F, with an existing single family home; East: zoned RM-F, with an existing single family home; and West: the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Edmonds Avenue NE, the property across the intersection is zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN), with existing retail business. D. Consistency with Conditional Use Criteria: Section 4-9-030G lists decision criteria that the decision-maker is asked to consider, along with all other relevant information, in making a decision on a conditional use permit application. These include the following: 1. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and any other plan, program, map or ordinance of the City of Renton. a. Comprehensive Plan: Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Center Village. Comprehensive Plan objectives for the proposed use are twofold. I) LU-MM: Encourage a wide range and combination of uses, developed at sufficient intensity to maximize efficient use of land, support transit use, and create a viable district, and; 2) LU-CCC: Develop Center Villages, characterized by intense urban development supported by site planning and infrastructure that provide a pedestrian scale environment. The following specific Comprehensive Plan policies are applicable to this proposed project: Policy LU-201: Include uses that are compatible with each other within mixed-use developments; for example. office and certain retail uses with residential, office, and retail. The proposed project would cluster two uses, medical institution and retreat center, into one existing building. Although the proposed project is complimentary to the Healing Arts Center (designated as a medical institution), it is not considered an accessory use because it is a fundamentally different concept. The result would be a unique combination of uses to form a holistic center focused on providing comprehensive healthcare and healing to the mind and body. Policy LU-321: Encourage mixed-use structures and projects. These two uses compliment each other extremely well. In its capacity as a medical institution and a retreat center for meditation, the essence of Healing Arts Center is to provide a quiet, tranquil mixed-use development, focused on comprehensive healthcare and healing. In this capacity, it would cause little impact on the abutting residential properties, and would provide the opportunity to further develop a unique healthcare center. Policy LU-325: Encourage shared parking to use urban land efficiently. The current building site has 44 existing surface parking spaces, and the capacity to provide four additional stalls along the northeast side of an existing fire lane ( along the southeast edge of the parking lot, the lane is wider than required by the Fire Department, and the applicant has permission from the Fire Department to use the space for parking). Merging the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation with the Healing Arts Center would allow for the shared use of many resources, including parking, and would eliminate the need to create more impervious surface in a new development. Hwazan CU Report 07·024.doc/ City of Renton P/8/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL 9TH, 2007 Page 4 of 8 Administrative vonditiona/ Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A Policy LU-327: Encourage uses in Center Villages that serve a sub-regional or citywide market as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. A joint holistic medical institution and retreat center would create a unique health and spiritual care facility that would serve the greater Renton area and King County. There is opportunity for retail activity, alternative medical practice, classrooms, and an overnight retreat center to co-exist within one building. Citizens of Renton would directly benefit from the combined uses found at the Center, some of which (classes) are available at no cost. This unique holistic center would offer a new vision for healing/health that currently does not exist within the area. Policy LU-332: Provide community scale (Jf]/ce and service uses. Even though the development would draw practitioners and clients locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, the nature of the proposed project would still exist at a community scale because of the limited number of people that would use the facility at any given time. The existing building has been in use by the community since 1965, with only a slight change of use over the years. Given the small-scale nature of the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation, there won't be a massive influx of people, but rather steady stream of small groups, intent on using the center for the purpose of engaging in holistic healing. The very nature of this proposed use -for purpose of meditation -is small scale, quiet and peaceful and there will be no large development impacts to the immediate neighborhood. b. Zoning Code: The project site is zoned RM-F. The RM zone was established to implement the multi-family policies of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The RM Zone provides suitable environments for multi-family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are compatible with and support a multi-family environment. The RM-F suffix allows for the development of both infill parcels in existing multi-family districts with compatible projects and other multi-family development. It is intended to implement the Multi-Family or Center Village Land Use Comprehensive Plan designation. Density ranges from ten (10) to twenty (20) du/acre. On the project site there is an existing building, with only tenant improvements proposed. Conformance with development regulations is limited to parking, as no exterior modifications to the existing structures are proposed. Approximately 80% of the building will be used as a retreat center and 20% as a medical institution. There are 44 parking spots available. Per Renton Municipal Code the parking requirements for a medical institution and a retreat center are as follows: Required Per RMC Healing Arts Center or Parking Spots Needed: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Medical Institution: 1 per 3 beds 12 beds 4 Beds Medical Institution: 1 per doctor 12 doctors 12 Staff doctor Medical Institution: I per every 3 employees 2 employees I Employee Retreat Center: NIA (determined at the 15 beds 5 Beds same ratio as above medical institution use) Retreat Center: NIA (detem1ined at the 2 employees 2 Employees same ratio as above medical institution use) TOTAL: 24 Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ City of Renton P/8/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL gm, 2007 Page 5 of 8 Administrative ~onditional Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A 2. Community Need: There shall be a community need for the proposed use at the proposed location. In the determination of community need [the decision-maker] shall consider the following factors, among all other relevant information: a. The proposed location shall not result in either the detrimental over concentration of a particular use with the City or within the immediate are of the proposed use. The proposed project is considered a complimentary to the existing holistic health center, and will not result in an over concentration of use. There are no other existing retreat centers within the immediate vicinity, and the facility itself is unique to the Renton area. b. That the proposed location is suited for the proposed use. The proposed location is ideal for the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing structure can accommodate the number ofHwazan's expected visitors, and the proposed project is mutually compatible with the existing use. Existing surface parking can adequately serve the anticipated visitors. Logically, a holistic healing center would benefit from another alternative form of healing located in such close proximity. A great deal of interaction and interdependence between these two organizations is expected. 3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not resulting substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent properly. The following site requirements shall be required: (Or. 3599, 1-11- 1982) a. Lot Coverage: Lot coverage in residential districts (SF and MF) shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the lot coverage of the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. Lot coverage in all other zones shall conform to the requirements of the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. (Ord. 4404, 6-7-1993) There are no proposed exterior changes to the building. The total size of the building is 26,680 sq. ft., which includes the basement, first and the second floors. b. Yards: Yards shall conform to the requirements of the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. Additions to the structure shall not be allowed in any required yard. There are no proposed exterior changes that would impact any yard. c. Height: Building and structure heights shall conform to the requirements of the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. Spires, bell towers, public utility antennas or similar structures may exceed the height requirement upon approval of a variance. Building heights should be related to surrounding uses in order to allow optimal sunlight and ventilation, and minimal obstruction of views from adjacent structures. No changes are proposed. The existing building is two stories and approximately 22 feet high. 4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the residential scale and character of the neighborhood. (Ord. 3599, 1-11-1982) In its capacity as a medical institution and a retreat center for meditation, the Healing Arts Center would provide a quiet, tranquil mixed-use development. It would cause little impact on the abutting residential properties, while providing retail, medical and retreat center functions to the public. 5. Parking: Parking under the building structure should be encouraged. Lot coverage may be increased to as much as seventy five percent (7 5%) of the lot coverage requirement of the zone in which the proposed use is located if all parking is provided underground or within the structure. (Ord. 3903, 4-22-1985) Surface parking for 44 vehicles currently exists. There is adequate parking space available for both the Hwazan Foundation and the Healing Arts Center staff, patients and visitors. Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ City of Renton P/8/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL gTH, 2007 Page 6of8 Administrative c.onditional Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A 6. Traffic: Traffic and circulation patterns of vehicles and pedestrians relating to the proposed use and surrounding area shall be reviews for potential effects on, and to ensure safe movement in, the surrounding area. Both pedestrians and cars access the Healing Arts Building via a shared winding driveway from Edmonds Avenue NE. There is no sidewalk or trail up to the building that is dedicated for pedestrian use. There is a secondary fire access point on the southeast side of the lot. Due to the limited number of visitors at any given time, there are no major impacts to traffic patterns. Staff would recommend as a condition of approval that the applicant provide a clear pedestrian connection from the parking lot to the front door. This can be in the form of a covered walkway, surface delineation (i.e., stripes on the pavement), or a sidewalk. The applicant should submit a brief pedestrian walkway plan to the Development Services project manager prior to the issuance of any building permits (interior). 7. Noise, Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impac/s shall be evaluated based on the location of the proposed use on the lot and the location of on-site parking areas, outdoor recreation areas and refuse storage areas. (Ord. 1-11-1982) Onsite lighting consists of building and sign illumination. Because no additional or replacement of light fixtures are proposed, there will be no new noise or glare impacts. No long term noise or glare impacts would result from the addition of meditation classes and short-term boarding. 8. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings or paving. The Hearing Examiner may require additional landscaping to buffer adjacent properties from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use. (Ord. 3599, 1-11-1982) Landscaping exists onsite in the form of rhododendrons, shrubs and some conifers. As a condition of approval staff would recommend increasing the landscaping around the property lines that abut residential lots, in order to provide additional screening for the current single-family homes abutting the subject site to the East and South. Staff recommends that the applicant submit a landscaping plan to the Development Services project manager indicating an increased landscape screen along any shared property line with a residential lot. The screen should consist of trees, shrubs and groundcover, and should be a minimum of 5 feet in width. The landscape plan would need to be approved by City staff prior to the issuance of any building permits (interior). 9. Accessory Uses: Accessory uses to conditional uses such as day schools, auditoriums used for social and sport activities, health centers, convents, preschool ji,cilities, convalescent homes and others of a similar nature shall be considered to be separate uses and shall be subject to the provisions of the use district in which they are located. Although the proposed project is complimentary to the existing Healing Arts Center (designated as a medical institution), it is not considered an accessory use because it is a fundamentally different concept. It is worth noting that although the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is a non-profit organization, that label is an indication of the organization's tax status rather than a provision for determining land use. I 0. Conversion: No existing building or structure shall be converted to a conditional use unless such building or structure complies or is brought into compliance, with the provisions of this Chapter (Chapter 9-Procedures). The structure is required to comply with all applicable building and fire codes. 11. Public Improvements: The proposed use and location shall be adequately served by and not impose an undue burden on any public improvements, facilities, utilities and services. Approval of a conditional use permit may be conditioned upon the provision and/or guaraJ//ee by the applicant of necessary public improvements, facilities, utilities and/or services. (Ord 3599, I-I I-1982) Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ City of Renton P/BIPW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL 9'", 2007 Page 7 of 8 Administrative vonditional Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A No additional public improvements will be required for this proposal. Emergency services can adequately service this site. E. Findings I. Request: The Applicant, the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation, has requested approval for an Administrative Conditional Use permit (File No. LUA 07-024) to operate a retreat center the property at 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE. 2. Existing Zoning: The site is zone RM-F. Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North: zoned RM-F, with an existing single family home; South: zoned RM-F, with an existing single family home; East: zoned RM- F, with an existing single family home; and West: the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Edmonds Avenue NE, the property across the intersection is zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN), with existing retail business. 3. Existing Use: The Healing Arts Center would continue to operate in approximately 20% of the building. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation would occupy approximately 80% of the building. 4. Comprehensive Plan: The subject proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan elements for Center Village and the RM-F zone. The proposed project will create a combination of uses developed at sufficient intensity to maximize efficient use of land. 5. Administrative Conditional Use Permit Review: The applicant's administrative conditional use permit application complies with the requirements for both the Comprehensive Plan and the requirements for the RM-F zone E. Conclusions 1. The subject proposal complies with the polices of the Comprehensive Plan element and the City's zoning requirements, provided that all conditions of approval are complied with. 2. The site is suitable for the proposed Retreat Center use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. G. Decision The Administrative Conditional Use Permit for the Hwaza11 Buddhist Healing Arts Center, File No. LUA 07-024, CU- A, is approved subject to the following co11ditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan to the Development Services project manager indicating an increased landscape screen along any shared property line with a residential lot. The landscaping would need to be approved by City staff prior to the issuance of any building permits (interior). 2. The applicant shall provide a clear pedestrian connection from the parking lot to the front door. This can be in the form of a covered walkway, surface delineation (i.e., stripes on the pavement), or a sidewalk. The pedestrian walkway plan would need to be approved by City staff prior to the issuance of any building permits (interior). Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ City of Renton P/B/PW Department Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center REPORT OF APRIL 97H, 2007 Page Bof8 SIGNATURE: Neil Watts, Development Services Director Administrative 0onditional Use Report and Decision LUA 07-024, CU-A Date TRANSMIITED this 9'' day of April, 2007 to the applicant and owner: HAC Enterprises, LLC 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 Julie Hsicn Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948 Seattle, WA 98118 Rob Forenza Colliers International 11225 SE 6'h Street, Suite 240 Bellevue, WA 98004 TRANSMIITED this 9'' day of April, 2007 to the parties of record. John Visser 19404 102'' A venue SE Renton, WA 98055 TRANSMIITED this 9'' day of April, 2007 to the following. Larry Meckling, Building Official Larry Rude, Fire Prevention Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager Land Use Action Appeals The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the date of approval. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11- 680). Title N, Section 4-8-11.B, governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner, and requires that such appeals be filed directly with the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be made in writing on or before 5:00 PM on April 23'•, 2007. A $75.00 fee and other specific requirements must accompany any appeal. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications a tier the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court. Hwazan CU Report 07-024.doc/ '-" 35.oz '4,z =~ () \JJ ss tf/i1 ..,, N.E. ,r , N G &J ,- .. a. ~, ~ i ~ I\) -; ::t: tt1 IS l . 1 • I ;tJ (Tl z .... 0 z /' !Andrea Petzel-~ Re: H.:vai:an Bu_ddhist Foundation From: To: Date: Subject: Hello Jennifer, Julie Hsieh .::jyhsieh2002@yahoo.com> Jennifer Henning <:Jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us> 02/0612007 11:19:57 AM Re: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Please let me know if you have any further questions that I may help dairfy during your research. Thanks and best regards, Julie Hsieh ---Original Message --- From: Jennifer Henning <:Jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us> To: jyhsieh2002@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, February 2, 2007 B:5B:43 AM SUbjecl: Re: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Hello Julie, Thank you for the links and for the letter. This will help with our research and determination. Jennifer Henning Jennifer Toth Henning, AICP Current Planning Manager City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 (425) 430-7286 ph (425) 430-7300 fax jhenning@cirenton.wa.us >» Julie Hsieh <:jyhsieh2002@yahoo.com> 02/02/07 8:31 AM>>> Dear Jennifer, Thank you for meeting with us yesterday. I have attached the letter you requested addressed to Director Neil Watts. I've added to the letter by addressing some of the questions you brought up yesterday. I hope it will add some more clarity. Here are some websites you may want to look at: http:/lwww.amtbweb.org/index.html http:/twww.amtb-usa.org/index.htm http://hztv.org./123456.htm http://www.amtb.org.twle-bud/e-bud.htm Different centers are started by different individuals, so each center may have a different focus. Our focus is on meditaUon and healing as I wrote in the letter. If you need more information. please feel free to ask Sincerely, Julie Hsieh _Page_!__! [ Andrea Petzel -Re: Hwazan_ 8~dd_~~ ~~l_!_~~ti!?~ __ TV dinner still coating? Check out-Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http:/Jtv. yahoo.com/ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc _ weather P_ii9"a-2] February 19, 2007 Julie Y. Hsieh, M.D. Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948 Seattle, WA 98ll8 CIT1 ::>F RENTON Planning/Building/Public Worlcs Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator Subject: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Proposal-1100/1110 Edmonds Avenue NE Dear Dr. Hsieh: I have received your letters dated February 2°d and February 16'\ in which you provide additional information regarding the proposed Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center. I understand the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center would share a building, located at 1100- 1110 Edmonds A venue NE, with the Healing Arts Center. The building would function as a holistic center to promote healing and meditation. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center would offer spiritual healing, education, and short-term boarding for out-of-town visitors. The proposed location at 1100-1110 Edmonds A venue NE is zoned Residential -Multi-Family (RM-F). Per Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-2-020.1, the purpose of the RM-F Zone is to provide suitable environments for multi-family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are compatible with and support a multi-family environment. The RM-F suffix allows for the development of both infill parcels in existing multi-family districts with compatible projects and other multi-family development. It is intended to implement the Multi- Family or Center Village Land Use Comprehensive Plan designation. Interpretation of uses and project review in this suffix shall be based on the purpose statement objectives and policy direction established in the Residential Multi-Family land use designation, Objectives LU-JJ through LU-LL, Policies LU-182 through LU-192, or the Center Village Land Use designation, Objectives LU-CCC, Policies LU-317 through LU-332. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center is considered to be "Unchssified" as the use is not specifically listed as a use in the City of Renton Municipal Cci11e. iheterore, a determination is needed as to whether the use is consistent or not with the permitted, conditional, or accessory uses in the district. The Healing Arts Center currently occupying the building is considered to be a Holistic Health Center, which falls under the definition of a Medical Institution. These uses are allowed in the RM-F Zone subject to the approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The proposed H wazan Buddhist Foundation Center is not considered to-be..ei.!..her a Holistic Health renter or a Medical Institution. It i~ost similar to a ·,-,Religious Institution"unlrnt people would gatheno leanram:J practice the teachings·ofBud.!hism -Religious ms!itutions may be. permitted in the RM-F Zone, subject to the approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The Hwazan Center is also similar to a Retreat Center that offers overnight accommodations for participants. Retreat Centers are not a classified use in the Renton Municipal Code. _______ IO_S_S_S_ou_th_Gr_a-dy-W-ay--R-e-n-to_n,_W_a_s-hi-ng-to-n-98-0-55 _______ ~ a,,_ AHEAD OF THE CURVE Julie Y. Hsieh, M.D. H wazan Buddhist Foundation February 19, 2007 Page2 of2 The Purpose Statement, Objectives and Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan states that a range of multi-family living environments should be provided, and provides policy direction for the design of new residential developments. Policy LU-332 states that community scale office and service uses should be provided. There is no policy direction specific to this type of · proposal in a multi-family district. Therefore, we have determined that the use is simil~ to a Retreat Center~ which is not a classified use. However, if such a use were allowed, it woulobe subject to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. '~,.. '"'''II" The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Qehtllrwillfequire an ~nistrative Conditional Use Permit. This administrative process tak!)l'appro~ately eight (~ecr-0to process, including legally required notification, colllillCJJt'and 11J;>pel!l·periods. lfa{IPe!\J,t art'/1{!.led, the process may be extended. A copy of the applkation packet is enclosed roi-. y~. Sincerr~· f . __ .· 1Vtd tUa1t} Neil Watts, Director -{ Development Services Divfsiort cc: Jennifer Henning, Current PllliliJi-tlg Manag<llr Mark Santos-Johnson, EDNSP enclosure ,.wc-11 = 7 Jr-=--~. . . j , ___ i _______ -=:r.: 4r. ____cc__ll. r=3 ~ ,/ Tli -:1-~ I ii , :'/' r f-" : i ~- i i I I I .I ·1· 'I I I' i ,/ '.I i 11 " r .I II t i D ! ! - 0 """'' ® BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ..... , ... F'IRST FLOOR PLAN 'lfo',rr .J 11-ii"lli ro~~~1 <(KJI -·~-~~- · .. ? \ \ io:. I ~--··· ( ~ \~ SECOND FLOOR PL4N r,e•.1·-~ illlends ORD 4963, 4982 CITY OF RENTON, W ASIIlNGTON ORDINANCE NO. 512 s AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, DEFINmONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY REVISING THE DEFINmONS OF "MEDICAL INSITUTIONS" AND "CONVALESCENT CENTERS," AND ADDING A DEFINmON FOR "HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTERS." WHEREAS, the City of Renton includes definitions of different categories of land use within its development regulations; and WHEREAS, the City from time to time refines these definitions to facilitate better review of land use applications; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, after consideration of the testimony and evidence before it, that specific definitions require amendment or inclusion in order to provide adequate direction for interpretation ofland use regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTIONL Section 4-11-030 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) is hereby amended by revising the definition of Convalescent Centers, to read as follows: CONVALESCENT CENTERS: Facilities for patients who are recovering health and strength after illness or injury, or receiving long-term care for chronic conditions, disabilities, or terminal illnesses where care includes ongoing medical treatment and extended care facilities. This definition does not include retirement residences, adult family homes, group homes II, medical institutions, and/or secure community transition :facilities. ORDINANCE NO. 512 5 SECTION II. Section 4-11-080, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) is hereby amended by adding a definition for Holistic Health Care Center, to read as follows: HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENT.BR: A combination of activities intended for improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/or in-patient care and supporting accessory activities including space fur medical practitioners, retail sales, educational classrooms and meeting spaces. SECTIONIIL Section 4-11-130 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) is hereby amended by revising the definition of Medical Institutions, to read as follows. MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS: Facilities providing physical or mental health services, in- patient accommodations, and medical or surgical care of the sick or injured. This definition includes hospitals, clinics, hospice, and holistic health centers. This definition excludes medical and dental offices, convalescent centers, retirement residences, and group homes II and I. SECilONIV. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. PASSEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILthis 28th dayof February , 2005. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk 2 ORDINANCENO. 5125 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of __ F_eb_r_u_a_r_y ___ __, 2005. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, Date of Publication: 3 / 4 / 2 0 O 5 {Summary) ORD.1171 :2/25/05:ma 3 .. CITY OF RENTON PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS IVIEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: March 15, 2007 Andrea Petzel , I Amela H. X7298 A. YI. SEATTLE HEALING ARTS 1100 EDMONDS AVE NE LUA 07-024 I have reviewed the application material submitted on this project located in the vicinity of Edmonds Ave NE and NE Sunset Blvd located in Section 9, Twp. 23N, Rng. 5 E and have the following comments. Existing Conditions Water·· This site is served by the City of Renton water. It is located in 435 Water Pressure Zone. The static pressure is approximately 60 psi at the street level. There is an existing 16" water main in Edmonds Ave NE. Sanitary Sewer·· There is an existing 8" sanitary sewer main located in Edmonds Ave NE. Storm -There are storm drainage facilities in Sunset Blvd. There are storm drainage facilities in Edmonds Ave NE. This site is located in the Aqua Protection Zone 2 CODE REQUIREMENTS Water: • Domestic meters that exceed 80 psi are required to install a pressure reducing device. • Per the City of Renton Fire Marshal the project must meet Building code for the proposed use. • Any new construction must have one fire hydrant capable of delivering a minimum of 1,000 GPM and shall be located within 150 feet of the structure and additional hydrants (also capable of delivering a minimum of 1,000 GPM) within 300 feet of the structure. This distance is measured along the travel route. • Water System Development Charges of $0.273 per square foot gross area (but not less than $1956) may be required if not previously paid. The Development Charges are collected as part of the construction permit. Please note that any parcel that currently has water and or sewer service is eligible for a prorated system development charge. Your project will be reviewed to determine how much redevelopment credit applies. Sanitary Sewer: • A sanitary sewer main extension will not be required by this project. • Any use in the building (such as a kitchen or cafeteria) subject to oils or grease shall require the installation of a grease trap as determined at the time of plan review. • The project needs to show how and where it is served with sanitary sewer. .. Seattle Healing Arts Preap • System Development Charges (SDC) are $0.142 (but not less than $1017). If there is no increase in fire flow and if the project does not show an increase in the water meter size then this fee will not triggered. Storm Drainage • The Surface Water SDC fees of $0.265 (but not less than $759) per square foot of new impervious area may be required if not previously paid. The fee is not triggered if there is no new impervious area added. Street Improvements: • Street improvements are not required to be installed for this project. General: • •All required utility; drainage and street improvements will require separate plan submittals prepared according to City of Renton drafting standards by a licensed Civil Engineer. • All plans shall be tied to a minimum of two of the City of Renton Horizontal and Vertical Control Network. • Permit application must include an itemized cost estimate for these improvements. The fee for review and inspection of these improvements is 5% of the first $100,000 of the estimated construction costs; 4% of anything over $100,000 but less than $200,000, and 3% of anything over $200,000. Half of the fee must be paid upon application for building and construction permits, and the remainder when the permits are issued. There may be additional fees for water service related expenses. See Drafting Standards. cc: Kayren K. Cit_ Renton Department of Planning I Building I J c Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA0?-024, CU-A APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healin Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Hennin SITE AREA: 65,613 s uare feet BUILDING AREA ross : N/A LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code} COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housinn Air Aesthetics Water Lioht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transrvv1ation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000Feet 14,000 Feet 8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS / ; We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have idenljfied areas of probable impact or areas whe additional information i needed to properly assess !hi$ proposal. / . .~ ---I 5 JV/ ..-v ,'1-? Signature of irector or Authorized Representative Date Cit, __ Renton Department of Planning I Building// c Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-024, CU-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 5, 2007 APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healin Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Hennin SITE AREA: 65,613 uare feet BUILDING AREA ross : N/A LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code} COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housinn Air Aesthetics Water Linht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans ation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet 8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identmed areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date Cit, __ Renton Department of Planning I Building/ I c Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ~ 1 •• ,. , : , J COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-024, CU-; sJ DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 5, 2007 APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel '" .. PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healinn Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Henninaer n,1,<.(.''( [i i,j ' ' SITE AREA: 65,613 sauare feet BUILDING AREA lnross): N/A ·, LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housjna Air Aesthetics Water UahVGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans ation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation AirpOrt Environment 10,000Feet 14,000Feet 8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS c. CODE-RELATED COM(',fENTS ....... \ C . I \ eu- W~ have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or a~.as W':re additional inforrt)ation is n d to properlf assess this proposal. • . .-'J -,. l · . -• -.1 :-..,;, "J(2-e1>s Si Date Cit_ 1enton Department of Planning I Building I I , Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: CoosJtu ctlicri COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-024, CU-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 5, 2007 APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel -..... .., PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healina Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Henninaer SITE AREA: 65,613 sauare feet BUILDING AREA lnrossl: NIA l'IA!t U f 2007 LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 BUILDING DIVISION SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healinf;J Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information lmpaC'ts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary E8fth Housino M Aesthetics Water Liaht/G/are Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnnrration Environmental Health Public Services Energy! Historic/Cultural Natural Resources PreS6rvati0n Airport Environment 10,000Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS .J!,v i I 17{ ,-"""I Te 111 ,.,....,,f We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date I I Cit_ Renton Department of Planning I Building/ I c Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: R:t(. COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-024, CU-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 5, 2007 APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healin Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Hennin er SITE AREA: 65,613 uare feet BUILDING AREA ross : N/A LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housliin Air Aesthetics Water Linht/G/are Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans-ation Environmental Health Public SeNices Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet ;V a,,;i' 8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional informati is needed to properly assess this proposal. 3/tzlo7 oaila ' Cit_ Renton Department of Planning I Building I Pou,ic Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: '~(:~ COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 -- APPLICATION NO: LUA07-024, CU-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH,5,-2007 .,, APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel f ', PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healinn Arts Center PLAN REVIEW: Amela Henninaer ./ } ' SITE AREA: 65,613 snuare feet BUILDING AREA lnrossl: N/A IL .. , ... ..,... a· LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addttion to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housi Air Aesthetics Water UahVGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Uti/Hies Animals Trans--.... ation Environmental Health Public Services Energy! Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000Feet 14,000Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attenUon to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or area~h additiona,1 information is needed to properly assess this proposal. ! . . ·()( 5 7 Dr) Date City Renton Department of Planning I Building I I c Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: t='irc.... APPLICATION NO: LUA0?-024, CU-A APPLICANT: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation -Julie Hsien, MD PROJECT TITLE: Hwazan Buddhist Healina Arts Center SITE AREA: 65,613 sauare feet LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE r ,. - COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 19, 2007 :, · ' .. DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 5, ;jQQ7 . PROJECT MANAGER: Andrea Petzel "," -" -"' - PLAN REVIEW: Amela Henninaer '----------BUILDING AREA lnross\: NIA rrrv 1/: F~n-,~~1 I WORK ORDER NO: 77731 L ___ , ' '" T ,, ' r:~ ' ·, I I' ,, ' ,' i i . .) ' --~ SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existin~ facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Healing Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center, classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodel/addition to the existing building. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Mino, Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housi Air Aesthetics Water Linht!Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transnnrration Environmental Health Public Services Energy! Histo<ic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000Feet 14,000Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS articular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or ded to properly assess this proposal. ~~j J Date NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Maetar Appllcatlon h" btien filad and accepted with th Development Servieff DMalon of the City of Ranton. The follow Ing brllffy dHcril>M the application and the ne<.Hnry Public Approvals. PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Hwa.an Buddh•SI Healiog Art8 Cerrtef I LUA07.024, CU-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Application for an Mmmistratl\iEI Coodit1onal Use Permit to allow additional hol1sbc health serv.ces lo an e.>1isl1n9 facility ,n the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 2e.eeo of 1he ex1stng Hea~n9 Arts Center into u&e by the Hwaun Buddh1sl Foundation The HiStil\9 holistic healing center will rematn and new sen,ices inC.Vding a retre.at center. classrooms and short term boarding, win be added There ,s no proposal for any el(te(ior remodt1Vaddit1on to the existmg bi.,ld,ng PROJECT LOCATION: 1100 Eorronds Avenue NE PUBLIC APPROVALS; A:Jm 11istrat1ve Conditlor\al Use Perm~ approval APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON Rob Fo·en2a, Colliers 1ntema11onal, Tel: (425) 453-3142 Con,mants on th• •bov• lppUcation must be submitted In writing to Andr.• Pieu.J, Plannar, D1v1lopm1nt hrvlcn OMslon, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on M.arch 19, 2007. If you ha....., questions about this proposal. or wish to ~ made a party of rnco,c and receive addrtional notification by mail, contac1 the Project Manager at (425) 430-7270 Anyone who su~m,ts wr,tlen c;ommen\s will automat,cally become a party of record and will be not.r,ed of any decision on !h,s pro1ect PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: February 27, 2007 Marth 5, 2007 March 5, 2007 If you would like to be made a party of record ta mce,ve fl,rther 1nfonnabon on this propo&E!d projBCI, compkl!e 1h15 form and return to: c,ty of Ren1on. ~elopment Planning. 1055 South Grady Way. Ran!on. WA 98055 File Name I No Hwazan Buddhist Heal,ng A:1s Center l LUA07-024, CU-A NAME--------------------------------- MAILINGADORESS: ----------------------------- TELEPHONE NO CERTIFICATION CITY OF RENTON CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 5th day of March, 2007, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Ltr, NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Reoresentina Rob Forenza, Colliers International Contact Julie Hsien, MD -Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Applicant HAG Enterprises LLC Owner Surrounding Property Owners See Attached (Signature of Sender): ~ ,£vf ~:{(/{11/ , (/ STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: 8/J lo] Notary (Print): B,Y\l;x:c / ~WO My appointment expires: c)-1 q -IV ._ Projec::t<Name: , Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center > ,_ --.:.."-' ,_ -· ' • ,, . ,. ,_-.-·.·'·· •·.. . -.- LUA0?-024, CU-A 'Project,Nuinber: .,-. . -. ···(<'-,, -· -· • 082305913301 AGABIAN NINA 1417 HEARST AVE BERKELEY CA 94702 722780131008 CHAN NY 16309 59TH ST TACOMA WA 98404 722780131503 DAO EMILIE PO BOX 40462 BELLEVUE WA 98005 227000014000 GATCHALIAN DELFIN E+DAISY W 2403 NE 11TH CT RENTON WA 98056 722780139001 LALANGAN IRENEO V+SUSAN M 1150 MONROE AVE NE RENTON WA 98056 227000016005 PEREZ JOSE+FABIOLA HERNANDEZ 2415 NE 11TH CT RENTON WA 98056 722780137500 RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY PO BOX 2316 RENTON WA 98056 722780138508 VISSER JAN H 19404 102ND AVE SE RENTON WA 98055 722780139506 BARKER SHARON A 15718 SE 143RD ST RENTON WA 98059 722780130505 COLE LETTY 1073 HARRINGTON AVE NE RENTON WA 98056 227000015007 DE ROJAS PATRICIA SANCHEZ ET AL 8515 NE 135TH ST KIRKLAND WA 98034 227000011006 GOZZIP PAUL SR + ANELITA 1154 EDMONDS PL NE RENTON WA 98056 227000013002 LEE TAE S+KIM HAE JIN 2406 NE 11TH CT RENTON WA 98056 722780137005 PERRINE LINDA C 1155 GLENWOOD AVE NE RENTON WA 98056 227000012004 TANG EDWARD H+YVES 2412 NE 11TH CT RENTON WA 98056 092305908607 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1032 EDMONDS AVE NE RENTON WA 98055 722780138003 DALPAY PROPERTIES LL C PO BOX 2436 RENTON WA 98056 082305911305 FRIENDLY FUELS INC 1190 SUNSET BLVD NE STE F RENTON WA 98056 092305916105 HAC ENTERPRISE LLC 11100 EDMONDS AVE NE RENTON WA 98056 092305905801 MATHIESON FLORENCE B PO BOX 2025 RENTON WA 98056 722780132006 PETERSON JOHN S 1007 N 36TH RENTON WA 98056 722780132501 THOMAS ROGER W 11325 162ND AVE SE RENTON WA 98059 u~~;,o~ + ... + .,-t -1_::... ~{i>l\71'0~' NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Development Services Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center I LUA07~024, CU~A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow additional holistic health services to an existing facility in the RMF zone. The applicant proposes to covert 26,680 of the existing Heating Arts Center into use by the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation. The existing holistic healing center will remain and new services including a retreat center. classrooms and short term boarding, will be added. There is no proposal for any exterior remodelfaddition to the existing building PROJECT LOCATION: 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Conditional Use Permit approval APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON Rob Forenza, Colliers International; Tel: (425) 453-3142 Comments on the above application must be submitted In writing to Andrea Petzel, Planner, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on March 19, 2007. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-7270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: February 27, 2007 March 5, 2007 March 5, 2007 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File Name I No.: Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center/ LUA07-024, CU-A NAME: ----------------------------------- MAILING ADDRESS:------------------------------ TELEPHONE NO.: -------------~ <~y 0 O~A ;..¢) ·~. CITY :>F RENTON ~ -2: Kathy Keolker, Mayor Planning/Building/PublicWorks Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator &>N,--rO March 5, 2007 Rob Forenza Colliers International 11225 SE 5th Street #240 Bellevue, WA 98004 Subject: Hwazan Buddhist Healing Arts Center LUA07-024, CU-A Dear Mr. Forenza: The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. You will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-7270 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ~!!.~ Assistant Planner cc: HAC Enterprises LLC / Owner Julie Hsien, MD -Hwazan Buddhist Foundation/ Applicant -------10_5_5_S_ou_t_h_G_ra_d_y_W_a_y---R-en-to_n_, -W-a-,h-in_g_to_n_9_8_0_57 _______ ~ @ This paper contains 50% recycled material. 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE co1~c1<t wAtrl-OV1- City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT f. /_'." ;,·, "· . ... ,_, ,/ ) MASTER APPLICATION. PROPERTY OWNER($) ADDRESS: 00 Edmo CIT· ZIP: I TELEPHONE NUMBER: L/c)5 :) . ct» APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: 'Tb. CITY: .c::.._ __ C)(:::'Q :.-, TELEPHONE NUMBER 159L)-8 ZIP:q811B oCb. ,qo 1. 3059 CONTACT PERSON ZIP: 1\evu2. ci~ TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: Q:web/pw/devserv/forms/planning/masterapp.doc PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 11 00 Edmond":> Av-enue fl£ \,\en-tof\ u.A 98oSlr KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): 09c)J059 lu I EXISTING LAND USE S): H \1 ic E'Q 1..\-ln Center P90POSED LAND USE(S): H i'J\',c -1--\m\ih (11=¥-.."°"'1 EXIST G COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: ('(\-F" PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): -A EXISTING ZONING: KM-\- PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): i\J SITE AREA (in square feet): (J)S Lo 13 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: I\) SQUARE FOOTAGE O PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: (\J PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): \\) A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N 07/29105 PR.CT INFORMATION (contin . :I) r--->-----.c..L.---------- NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (ff applicable): ~ )/µ SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): {\)/£\ SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): I, Lt,&) :::};. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): ID/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (ii applicable): dU!, (.oB'.J NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): a.s. an NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (ii applicable): Lf P R OJ EC T VALUE: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): (U /-A D AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE D AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D HABITAT CONSERVATION D SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES D WETLANDS ___ sq.It. ___ sq.It. ___ sq.It. ___ sq.It. -'----sq. It. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the followina information included) SITUATE IN THE f,JIA) QUARTER OF SECTION ..!j_, TOWNSHIP.;q_, RANGE£ IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. A:lm1od:ml:lw Con:J,+bn.1 ll~e. /Cf):)~ 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) ti i<bo.r: ~ a lk/J,,;./( h , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or --.L-,-the aurized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the infonnation herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Signature of Owner/Repr ,1')1cu-i:,rJ-,1'1lj'YI /x,v HA c., ' (Signature of Owner/Representative) Q:web/pw/devserv/forms/planning/masterapp.doc I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ,A.\t..k,,.,c fi.ill o.}4 '-<>#·· "1 signed tfljs instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument ... •'IQm' ...,...,.. 11111 OF rJllllll•GJCN Notary Public in and for the State of Washington ..... Notary (Print),_...c),tc.__lk_/4_{)_· -~-'--'·-{£,__,_\..,.,__ __ My appointment expires:. __ ..o"+(;-"2-_q'-+f-o-"fi' __ _ 2 07/29/05 --... ---~ --' -~ -_, -----.., -- ----------- Form WA-5 (6/76) Commitment EXHIBIT 'A' LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A: File No.: NCS-251026-WAl Page No. 3 THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THE WEST 30 FEET THEREOF FOR EDMONDS AVENUE. EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR STATE ROUTE 900 RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1971 UNDER RECORDING NO. 7111300314 OF OFFICTAL RECORDS, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON: THENCE SOUTH 0°59'27" WEST 663.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°55'37" EAST 30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88°55'37" EAST 289.54 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF RENTON HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 46 OF PLATS, PAGE 34, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON: THENCE SOUTH 0°47'05" WEST 121.20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60°35'05" WEST 230.74 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY MARGIN OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 2; THENCE NORTH 37°10'55" WEST 1.45 FEET TO POINT OF CURVE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 648.86 FEET A DISTANCE OF 145.10 FEET TO THE EAST MARGIN OF 116TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST; THENCE NORTH 0°59'21" EAST 124.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR STATE ROUTE 900 RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1971 UNDER RECORDING NO. 7111300314 OF OFFIQAL RECORDS, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. . PARCEL B-1: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A STRIP OF-LAND 20 FEET IN WIDTH, THE EAST LINE OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 0°59'21" WEST 663.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°55'37" EAST 319.64 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF RENTON HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOWME 46 OF PLATS, PAGE 34, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 0°47'05" WEST 121.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE EASEMENT; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0°47'05" WEST 435.89 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF First American Title Insurance Company Form WA-5 (6/76) Commitment STATE HIGHWAY NO. 2. File No.: NCS-251026-WAI Page No. 4 EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR STATE ROUTE 900 RECORDED MARCH 15, 1971 UNDER RECORDING NO. 7103150118 OF OFFICIAL RECORD, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. First American Title Insurance Company ,.. - r . . .. C. C. C. C. C. C C C C <. <.. C C C ( ~ • 4 IA t/J() r, , ::/:y ·7 /0 '"l, VU, ~f /JJ j} K bo,r ,C q I/~ I, J,,d,_ l ,e.,vA,V"'-A-W a./? e(} £) {f J u){l/j Density Worksheet 4 :VELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS !l!r\'!1il!~l9ililtmLRJaj:i~; !;;; ;;L;;;;;;;fa;ffi ;;;;;;/;;:;;;;!! i Drainage Report 2 Irrigation Plan 4 ~fl¢tajitit*7t~s;1M11~m~i~111irw11 Landscape Plan, Conceptual• wilr#~wiii!ii@!'!i1m~!f4!!~~~i1111;1ii1iii1i:i11i11ii1 r : ; : , Legal Description , Master Application Form• Mliff&mr«~t\t~itil~Tiirfm§rn!m~IDiit~MlWWi!WH Neighborhood Detail Map 4 This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services Section r-l ,-··t• I. ) ! '· ~ /_.'/1 PROJECT NAME: -~'~· _,1,~'/"-'~.";J,.,\,..,_· ~/ ~---'~'~l~~I i_::,~, _T J, I• 2. Public Works Plan Review Section 3. Building Section DATE:--'-'~-=-\ -'--fc--'-t·)_o...,J-._· ___ _ 4. Development Planning Section Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Forms\Planning\waiverofsubmittalreqs_9-06.xls 09/06 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVE~ OF SUBMITTAL REQUIRc1vlENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Wireless: Applicant Agreement Statement 2 AND 3 Inventory of Existing Sites 2 AND 3 Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3 Map of Existing Site Conditions ZAND 3 Map of View Area 2 AND , Photosimulations 2 AND, This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services Section , PROJECT NAME: _.:._/_/[_'"1,_/"")"-u'-,, '-) _:>_,~{l;:,;__i;J._1.,_Jt>'-7-7U._._1~. __ 2. Public Works Plan Review Section 3. Building Section DATE: __ ;::?.;:(.:...! ic,:;;;__r:k:...''..::Cl:__,T:__ ____ _ 4. Development Planning SecUon Q:IWEBIPWIDEVSERV\Fonns\Planninglwaiverofsubmlttalreqs_9-06,xls 09/06 02/20/2007 TUE i,so FAX 4254307300 City of Renton OS/EONSP ljZJO O 2/ 0 0 3 CITY OF RENTON February 19, 2007 Julie Y. Hsieh, M.D. Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948 Seaule, WA 98118 Planning/Building/Public Works Department Gregg Zimmcrmaa P.E., Admln1&iu1or I \_'; I Subject: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Proposal -1100/1110 Edmonds Avenue NE Dear Dr. Hsieh: I have received your letters dated February 2°" and February 16'", in which you provide additional information regarding the proposed Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center. I understand the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center would share a building, located at 1100- 1110 Edmonds Avenue NE, with the Healing Arts Center. The building would functron as a holisnc center to promote healing and meditation The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center would offer spiritual healing, education, and short-term boarding for out-of-town visitors. The proposed location at J I00-1110 Edmonds Avenue NE is zoned Residential -Multi-Family (RM-F). Per Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-2-020.t the purpose of the RM-F Zone is to provide suitable environments for multi-family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are compatible wi1h and support R multi-family environment. The RM-F suffix allows for the development of both infill parcel$ in exisling multi-family districts with compatible projects and other multi-family development. It is intended to implemenl the Multi- Family or Center Village Land Use Comprehensive Plan designation. Interpretation of uses and project review in th,s suffix shall be based on the purpose stateme11t objectives and policy direction established m the Residential Multi-Family land use designation, Objectives LU-JJ through LU-LL, Policies LU-182 through LU-192, or the Center Village Land Use designation, Ob1ectivcs LU-CCC, Policies LU-317 through LU-332. The Hwazan Buddlust Foundation Center is considered to be "Unclassified" as the use is not ~pcc1fically listed as a use in rhe City of Renton Municipal Code. Therefore, a detennination is needed as to whether the use is consistent or not with the pennitted, condicional, or accessory uses in the district. The Healing Art~ Center cuffently occupying the building is considered 10 be a Holistic Health Center, which falls under the definition of a Medical Institution. These uses ure ullowed io the RM-F Zone ,;ubject to the approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The proposed Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center is not considered to be eicher a Holistic Health Center or a Medical Institution. It is _most similar to a "Religious Institution" in that people would gather 10 [earn and pracrice the teachings ot Buddhism. Religious institutions may be pernuttcd ,n the RM-F Zone, subject to the approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The Hwazan Center is also similar to a Retreat Center that offers overnight accommodations for participants. Retreat Centers arc not a classified use in the Renton Municipal Code. ______ 10_5_5-So_u_lh_Grad __ y_W_ay---R-c-n,-on-.-w-.. -h-in_gt_on-98-0-55 ______ ~ '*' n.·-~---"'~"'""' -·-·-~------' ~~-· -··· /IMt</\0 IJF' THI/: (:UttV.E 02/20/2007 TUE 9:S0 FAX 42S4307300 City of Renton 06/EONSP -. Juhc Y. H.sieh, M.O. Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Pebruacy 19, 2007 Page 2 of2 The Purpose Statement, Objectives and Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan states that a range of multi-family living environments should be provided, and provides policy direction for rhc design of new residential developments Policy LU-332 states that community scale office and service uses should be provided, There is no policy direction specific ro this type of proposal in a mult1-fam1ly disllict Therefore, we have deterrruncd that the use rs sirrular to a Retreat Center, which is not a classified use. However, if such a use were allowed, it would be subject to an Administrative Conditional Use Pennit. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundarion Cenier will,equ1re ari°A~inistrativc Conditional Use Permit. This administrative process tak~'approX•i.matehy eight (SJ-weeks.to process, including leg,dly required notification, commenfand appei!J periods. If .ivpea.lS are, filed, the process may be ex!ended. A copy or the app)~iition packet is enclosed for,y9ut·use. . Sincerely, · . 1··t11)----f-rr ;\; r! v( tA/ !i, vl-l Neil Wans, Direcror "\, .. Development Services Division··' __ cc: Jennifer Henn mg, Currenr PJ9UIJ.it.@: Maoaga Mark Sanios-Joh,ison. EONS!' tnclosurc li!JO O 3/ 0 0 3 I < • JAN 2 4 2007 . : .. ' DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION; MEMORANDUM ······ -__ ! Construction Services, Fire ~tlon; Economic Development, Plan Review, Project Planner Neff Watts, Development Services Division Director New Preliminary Application: htiiff1~ /1c&J.(Mj Mr,/ (1 /JJ -;i Z,}1A ~1# } I O tJ U W1 lv'cio Av t,v,. u. l fJ l I ~,ff/VI C ti A meeting with the applicant has been scheduled for_.--'-!_O_J_VV\.._,., __ · ~· Thursday, . f do I ?fr , in one of the 6°' floor conference rooms. If this _ _;,_ _______ _ meeting is scheduled at 10:00 AM, the MEETING MUST BE CONCLUDED PRIOR TO 11:00 AM to allow time to prepareiorthe 11:00AM meeting. Please review the attached project plans prior to the scheduled meeting with fhe applicant. You will not need to do a thorough "pennil level" review at this time. Note only major Issues that must be resolved prior lo fonnal land use and/or building pennit application submittal. Plan Reviewer assigned is AxNk,v Please $Ubmft your Wrfffen comments to kv.J,rr ~ ra-u,/ (Plan11elj .. at least two (2) days before the meeting. Thank you. <;1 ~ l~ti/11'1(,j f :5. . / {J) //{,16f me:-t I !Su,lr/it:J GJ,, ~tr-1~ frto_ 5; t~fie - r/1!!. p-6111 H:\Division.s\Develop.ser\Dev & Plan.ing\Template\Preapp2 Revised J-05 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY OF RENTON PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM January 31, 2007 ~ Andrea Petzel fl 1 AmetaH. X7298 l'\., SEATTLE HEALING ARTS 1100 EDMONDS AVE NE PRE 07-007 The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre-application snbmittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant. The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision makers ( e.g. Hearing Examiner, Boards of Adjustment, Board of Public Works and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by the City or made by the applicant. I have reviewed the preapplication matenal submitted on this proJect located m the v1c1mty of Edmonds Ave NE and NE Sunset Blvd located in Section 9, Twp. 23N, Rng. 5 E and have the following comments. Water: • This site is served by the City of Renton water. It is located in 435 Water Pressure Zone. The static pressure is approximately 60 psi at the street level. Domestic meters that exceed 80 psi are required to install a pressure reducing device. • There is an existing 16" water main in Edmonds Ave NE. • Per the City of Renton Fire Marshal the project must meet Building code fore the proposed use. • Any new construction must have one fire hydrant capable of delivering a minimum of 1,000 GPM and shall be located within 150 feet of the structure and additional hydrants (also capable of delivering a minimum of 1,000 GPM) within 300 feet of the structure. This distance is measured along the travel route. • There is an existing 4'" domestic meter and a 6" fire sprinkler system serving the existing building. • Water System Development Charges of $0.273 per square foot gross area (but not less than $1956) may be required if not previously paid. The Development Charges are collected as part of the construction permit. Please note that any parcel that currently has water and or sewer service is eligible for a prorated system development charge. Your project will be reviewed to dctermme how much redevelopment credit applies. • This site is located in the Aqua Protection Zone 2. Sanitary Sewer: • There is an existing 8" sanitary sewer main located in Edmonds Ave NE. • A sanitary sewer main extension will not be required by this project. DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PLANNING/BUILDING/ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM January 31, 2007 Pre-Application File No. 07-007 Jennifer Henning, Planning Manager , 1H Seattle Healing Arts/Hwazan Buddhist Foundation llOO-lllO Edmonds Ave NE General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above- referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers ( e.g., Hearing Examiner, Zoning Administrator, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available for purchase for $50.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or via the City's website: www.ci.renton.wa.us or ww\v.rentonwa.gov _ Project Proposal: The proposed project is located within the Residential Multi-Family (RM-F) zoning designation at the northwest comer of the intersection of Harrington Avenue NE and NE 9'' Street, and is addressed as 1100/1110 Edmonds Avenue NE. An existing structure and surface parking lots occupy the site. The building was previously used as a nursing/convalescent facility, and in 2005 was converted to the Seattle Healing Arts Center, a holistic health center. According to the applicant, the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center intends to occupy a portion of the building, with the remainder continuing use as the Seattle Healing Arts Center. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center is a non-profit organization providing classes on Buddhist education and philosophy, distribute books on Buddhism, and provide a place for meditation and healing of the -spirit. The Hwazan Center would serve the local community and the greater region. Short-term boarding for visitors would be offered. Several rooms would be used as educational classrooms and the existing activity room would be expanded. This use is considered to be "Unclassified" as it is not specifically listed as a use in the City's Renton Municipal Code. Therefore, a detem1ination would need to be made by the Development Services Director which zones the use would be allowed in. The Development Services Director needs to determine whether the use is consistent or not with the permitted, conditional or accessory uses in the district. If a party does not agree with the determination of the Director, an appeal may be filed with the Hearing Examiner pursuant to RMC 4-8-110. The following criteria are used to determine whether or not the use is permitted, conditionally permitted, or accessory; findings must be made that the use is: h:\division.s\develop.ser\dev&plan.ing\jth\pre-apps\preapp 07-007 hwazan buddhist foundation -cv zone.doc Pre-App File 07-007 Page 2 of3 January 31, 2007 1. In keeping with the purpose and intent of the zone, and consistent with the Renton Comprehensive Plan policies; and 2. Similar in nature to, and no more intense than, a specifically listed permitted, conditional or accessory use; and 3. Consistent with subsection C4 of RMC Section 4-2-050, if determined to be permissible as an accessory use. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject site is located within the Center Village (CV) Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. Specific policy analysis will occur through the Director's Rule regarding the proposed use. Zoning Requirements: The subject site is mapped as Residential Multi-Family (RM-F).zoning designation. The use is not classified and would need to be determined via a Director's Rule. Development Standards: The subject site is currently developed with an existing structure along with associated parking and utility improvements. The proposed change of use would require the existing structure to be brought into compliance with all Fire Safety and Building Occupancy requirements. Building Standards-The RM-F zone allows a maximum building coverage of35% of the lot area or 45% of the lot area through the Hearing Examiner review process. The existing structure may exceed the maximum lot coverage; however, this is an existing condition. Any future additions would need to be in compliance with the Development Standards. Setbacks -Setbacks are measured from the property lines to the nearest point of the structure. The required setbacks in the RM-F zone are as follows: a minimum front yard setback of 20 feet is required; a minimum side yard along a street setback of 20 feet is required; side yard setbacks depend on the width of the lot, height of the structure; and proximity to other residential zones; and a rear yard setback of 15 feet is required. A scaled site plan was not submitted with the pre- application m~terials, so staff was unable to determine the existing setbacks of the building. Height -The CV zone allows a maximum building height of 35 feet and 3 stories. The existing structure complies with this height limit. The building is existing and no additional height is proposed. Access/Parking: Access would be from the existing driveways off of Edmonds Avenue NE. Existing surface parking lots would be used. Depending on the classification of the proposed use as either educational, religious, congregate care, or a combination thereof, the existing parking requirement will need to be determined. In addition, the existing and continuing use by the Healing Arts Center will need to be considered. Cross parking agreements may be required to serve the uses. Refuse and Recyclables Standards: 2 sq. ft. per every 1,000 sq. ft. of building gross floor area shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of 4 sq. ft. per 1,000 sq. ft. of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A minimum of 100 sq. ft. of refuse and recyclable deposit areas shall be provided. Outdoor refuse and recyclables deposit areas shall not be located in any required setback or landscape areas, nor shall they be located within 50 feet of any residentially zoned property. Collection points shall be located in a manner so that hauling tucks do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on-site, or project into any public right-ofaway. Signs not exceeding 2 sq. ft. shall identify refuse and recyclable areas. Refuse and recyclable areas shall be screened with a minimum 6-foot high fence. A screening detail must be ·submitted for approval at the time of formal land use application. h:\division.s\develop.ser\dev&plan.ing\jth\pre~apps\preapp 07-007 hwazan buddhist foundation -cv zone.doc Pre-App File 07-007 Page3of3 . January 31, 2007 Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this Section, modifications may be granted for individual cases in accordance with the procedures and review criteria in RMC 4-9-2500. Sensitive Areas: The City's Critical Areas Maps indicate the site contains Protected and Sensitive Slopes, however a geotechnical report is not required and the project would not be subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review. Permit Requirements: The proposal may require approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use permit. The review process would require a public hearing and would be completed in an estimated time frame of 10 to 12 weeks once a complete application is accepted and the Notice of Application is issued. The application fee for the Hearing Examiner Conditional Use would be $2,000. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal is provided in the attached handouts. Conditional Use Criteria: In order to obtain approval of a conditional use and expansion of the conditional use, the proposal must satisfy specific criteria. The purpose of a conditional use permit is to allow certain uses in districts from which they are normally prohibited. The evaluation of lhe proposed use must be deemed consistent with other existing and potential uses within the general area of the site. It is the applicant's responsibility to adequately demonstrate the facts justifying the approval of the conditional use permit based on the use's compatibility with ALL of the following criteria (RMC section 4-9-030G, attached): • Comprehensive Plan • Community Need • Effect on Adjacent Properties, including lot coverage, yards and height • Compatibility • Parking • Traffic • Noise, Glare • Landscaping • Accessory Uses • Conversion • Public Imprnvements The criteria listed above must be clearly and thoroughly substantiated. The purpose of a conditional use permit is to allow certain uses in districts from which they are normally prohibited. Staff examines the existing uses located adjacent to the subject site when evaluating the conditional use criteria. It is the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that this site is appropriate for the use proposed. It is important to note that staff is only able to make a recommendation and that the Hearing Examiner makes the final decision for a conditional use permit. h:\division.s\devel"op.ser\dev&plan.ing\jth\pre-apps\preapp 07-007 hwazan buddhist foundation -cv zone.doc ,.,,· Hwazan Buddhist Foundation \ P.O. Box 18948, Seattle, WA 98118 Healing Arts Center -Project Narrative The Healing Arts Center is located at 1100 Edmonds Avenue NE at the Sunset Blvd. interchange in Renton. The property is elevated from the intersection and is situated on 1.51 acres. The property was initially a nursing home built in 1964. There is also a single-family home on the property. On February 28, 2005, Renton City Ordinance #5125 was passed which allowed a holistic health center to exist on the RMF-zoned property. The building was converted to a multi-tenant holistic health center in 2005. In addition to maintaining current holistic health tenants in the building, we are seeking to compliment their practices though a holistic approach that offers healing capabilities for the mind and spirit. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is a non-profit organization that will provide holistic services including meditation and healing services for the mind and spirit. Pursuant to a pre-application hearing, the City of Renton determined the use to be "Unclassified" but similar to a Retreat Center which is not a classified use. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation has branch locations in Dallas, Texas and Taipei Taiwan, as well as affiliated institutions on five continents. We would like to be accessible not only to people of Renton and the greater Seattle area, but also to those outside of the immediate area. We would like to offer free short-term boarding for visitors from out of town who are seeking spiritual healing provided by the practitioners at the Healing Arts Center. In addition, the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is affiliated with Hwazan Satellite TV Station with audiences in North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and South Africa. To have the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation here in Renton will contribute to Renton as a world-class city known throughout the region and world. The site is accessible from Edmonds Avenue via a driveway that goes up a small hill to the building. The hill is secured by a well-constructed rock wall. The site can also be accessed from Sunset Blvd. by taking an alternative driveway. The subsurface soils are mapped as Glacial Till (Qvt), consisting of a very dense mixture of sand, silt and gravel. There will be no development, exterior construction, excavation, off-site improvements, tree removal or construction related shacks or equipment on the property. There may be one or two interior walls removed to create a meeting room. Additionally, the site is not located within 200-feet of Black river, Cedar River, Springbrook Creek, May Creek or Lake Washington. Jennifer Henning -Updated letter From: To: Date: Subject: Hi Jennifer, Julie Hsieh <jyhsieh2002@yahoo.com> Jennifer Henning <Jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us> 02/19/2007 7:41 :43 AM Updated letter I spoke with the founders of the Hwazan Foundation and I feel I may have misrepresented their use for the building. Their use for the foundation is a healing center, consistent with the definition of the holistic health center defined in Renton City Ordinance #5125. I've attached an updated letter to Neil Watts to clarify the actual use. I apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to call me at 206-407-3089. Thanks, Julie Hsieh Jennifer Henning <Jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us> wrote: Hello Julie, Thank you for this letter. I also forwarded it to Neil Watts yesterday. We have been conducting our research and have been in discussion on the proposed use. I'm pulling together a letter along with the research materials for Neil's review. Jennifer Toth Henning, AICP Current Planning Manager City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 (425) 430-7286 ph (425) 430-7300 fax jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us »> Julie Hsieh 02/16/07 2:23 PM »> Dear Jennifer, Please forward this letter to Neil Watts. Thank you, Julie Hsieh Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited Page 1 Jennifer Henning -Hwazan Foundation. Neil Watts, Director City of Renton Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Dear Director Watts: Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948, Seattle, WA 98118 February 2, 2007 I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer Toth Henning and she asked that I write you to request unclassified use review with regards to 1100-1110 Edmonds Avenue in Renton, Washington, currently the Healing Arts Center. We are proposing a slight change of use for the building with the new ownership that is under contract. To summarize the background for the building, it was initially a nursing home built in 1964. On February 28, 2005, Renton City Ordinance #5125 was passed which allowed a holistic health care center to exist on the RMF-zoned property. The holistic health care center was defined as "a combination of activities intended for improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/or in-patient care and supporting accessory activities including space for medical practitioners, retail sales, educational classrooms and meeting spaces." The building was converted to a multi-tenant holistic health center in 2005. We would like to continue to keep part of the building as the Healing Arts Center. The additional center we would like to include is the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center, a non-profit organization. There are many different branches of Buddhism and for the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation, we view Buddhism not as a religion, but as a philosophy of life applying values of compassion, mutual respect for humankind, and achieving peace of mind in our daily lives. Buddhas are not worshipped but rather each Buddha represents a distinct quality of humankind, such as compassion, wisdom, open-mindedness, respect for elders. We respect the Buddhas as role models and incorporate the qualities they embody in our lives. As we meditate and reflect on the values that the Buddhas represent, we can achieve peace of mind and spiritual healing. The Healing Arts Center and the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center are both rooted in providing healing, to the mind and body. and to the soul and spirit, respectively. The synergy of the two centers will truly be a holistic center. In speaking with the current owner of the Healing Arts Center, she said that one of her original goals was to incorporate meditation into the Healing Arts Center as a form of healing. Through the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation, we will offer meditation to become a truly holistic center. As a family medicine physician, I have seen first-hand that a healthy body is closely tied to healthy mind and spirit. The holistic approach to patients is significantly more effective at achieving health than an approach that focuses only on the physical body. The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation has branch locations in Dallas, Texas and Taipei, Page 1 -------~ ·---- Jennifer Henning -Hwazan Foundation. Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948, Seattle, WA 98118 Taiwan, as well as related institutions on five continents. We would like to be accessible not only to people of Renton and the greater Seattle area, but also to those outside of the immediate areas. We would like to offer free short-term boarding for occasional visitors from out of town who arc seeking spiritual healing by learning more about Buddhism, as well as benefiting from the healing provided by the practitioners at the Healing Arts Center. ln addition, the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is affiliated with Hwazan Satellite TV Station with audiences in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. To have the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation here in Renton will contribute to Renton as a world-class city known throughout the region and the world. Both the Healing Arts Center and the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Center are excited about this fortuitous opportunity to synergize the two centers rooted in healing, to become a truly holistic center. I hope you will see the incorporation of the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation as an extension of a holistic center, by completing it with spiritual healing through meditation. We know that a strong healing center for the mind, body, and spirit will have very positive ramifications not only for the city of Renton, but for greater humankind as well. Sincerely, cJu!tc c#es!ch Julie Y. Hsieh, M.D. Hwazan Buddhist Foundation Page 2 \ Hwazan Buddhist Foundation P.O. Box 18948, Seattle, WA 98118 Healing Arts Center -Conditional Use Permit Justification A. Comprehensive Plan The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation is an extension of the holistic providers in the Healing Arts Center. Both are rooted in providing healing to the mind and body, and to the soul and spirit. The synergy of the two centers will truly create a holistic center compatible with the purpose and goals of the Holistic Health Care Center definition adopted by the City in Ordinance No. 5125. "HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENTER: A combination of activities intended for improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/ or in-patient care and supporting accessory activities including space for medical practitioners, retail sales, educational classrooms and meeting spaces." In speaking with the current owner of the Healing Arts Center, she said one of her original goals was to incorporated meditation into the Healing Arts Center as a form of healing. Through the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation, we will offer meditation to become a truly holistic center. As a family medicine physician, I have seen first-hand that a healthy body is closely tied to a healthy mind and spirit. This combination in the holistic approach can be significantly more effective at achieving optimal health than a traditional approach that focuses only on the physical body. B. Community Need As a mind and spirit component of holistic health, the Hwazan teachings are grounded in moral education and the importance of family. The emphasis on creating a personal healthy atmosphere between mind, body and spirit adds to a positive community environment and is a resource for residents in the neighborhood. To the best of our knowledge, there are no Buddhist holistic centers in Renton and certainly none combined with other alternative medical practitioners. The Healing Arts Center is a perfect location to incorporate the Hwazan Buddhist Foundation with the current holistic practitioners. The Edmonds Ave./Sunset site is easy to find and close to the freeway. Also, the site is elevated so traffic noise is minimized which is important for meditation. The Center will be a positive asset for the City of Renton. It will be marketed regionally and internationally through our Hwazan Satellite TV station based in Taiwan and reaching an audience spread over 5 continents. The exposure of the Center will be a positive reflection on the City of Renton. C. Effect on Adjacent Properties The Hwazan Buddhist Foundation will provide healing and meditation services that are designed to be quiet and reflective. Short-term overnight accommodations will be provided to the occasional out-of town visitor to the Center. The additional traffic generated to the site will be minimal and should not be noticeable given the building's size. The current available parking to the site is suitable. There will not be any construction to the building's exterior nor any additional structures added to the site. The property will be well maintained and manicured. There will be no additional noise to neighbors generated from Hwazan' s presence. GEO Group Northwest, Inc. May 12, 2006 Mr. Michael Sahakian Century 21 North Homes, Inc. 400 -112111 Avenue NE, Suite 240 Bellevue, WA 98004 Subject: Geotechnical Report Healing Arts Wellness & Research Center Parking Lot Addition 1110 Edmonds Avenue NE Renton, Washington Dear Mr. Sahakian: Geotachnlcal Engineers, Geologists & Environment.al Scientists G-2262 At your request, we are pleased to present our geotechnical report-for the proposed parking lot a9dition. The purpose of the geotechnical report is to verify subsurface information," and to develop geotechnical conclusions regarding rockery stability and the proposed setback for the parking lot addition. · Project Description Based on the site sketch provided to us, a 60 by 80 foot parking lot addition is planned at the northwest side of the existing site. ' Site Description We visited the site on April 27, 2006 and observed that the proposed parking lot area consisted of a lawn area at the north side of the main building. At the east side of the proposed parking lot is a small single story wood frame building. At the west side of the proposed parking lot is an 8 foot tall rockery wall that rises above the a~ss driveway. The rockery wall appears to be well constructed with hard durable rocks and noi9sians of e,,-1c movement. A crushed rock zone is present behind the rockery wall. ~('°"''9s 13240 NE 20th Street, Suite 10 • Bellevue, Washington 98005 Phone 4251649-8757 • FAX 425/649-8758 "4r ~,~,. &UqD~ I,>~ I) ~l?&'ta . 111 ._.., May 12, 2006 Geotechnical Engineering Study Geology G-2262 Page2 Based on a review of the geologic map for the area, the subsurface soils are mapped as Glacial Till (Qvt), consisting of a very dense mixture of sand, silt and gravel. We hand excavated a test pit approximately 2 feet in depth to verify that glacial till soils were present below the site. Conclusions and Recommendations Based on our site visits and test pit verification of the site soils we have the following conclusions and recommendations regarding the parking lot addition: Slope Stability -The Glacial Till (Qvt) soils underlying the site are very stable and we do not anticipate slope stability issues on the native soils. Man made fills and retaining walls placed above the existing rockery walls need to be placed as recommended in this report. Steep Slope Setback -GEO Group Northwest, Inc. recommends that the proposed retaining wall and structural fills for the proposed parking lot be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the face of the existing rockery wall at the west side of the proposed parking lot. ' Structural Fill Requirements -Structural fills placed for the proposed parking lot will have to be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of.Modified Proctor (ASTM 1557-91 ). The top 12 inches of the subgrade will need to be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of Modified Proctor. Retaining Wall Desjgn Parameters ~ Proposed retaining walls at the east and west sides 6f the parking lot are planned to be approximately 4 feet in height. These walls can be constructed with modular cement block or cast-in-place concrete retaining walls. The following design parameters apply: 1. Modular Cement Block Walls: Unit Weight of Soil: 130 pcf Friction Angle of Soil: 30 degrees Surcharge: 100 psf Geogrid Reinforcement: One layer of 4 foot long geogrid (Tensar UX 1400 or equivalent) 2 feet above the base of the wall. GEO Group Northwest, Inc. ~ ;,: May 12, 2006 Geotechnical Engineering Study 2. Cast-In-Place Concrete Retaining Wall: Active Pressure: · 35 pcf Passive pressure: 350 pcf Base Friction: 0.35 Surcharge 100 psf G-2262 Page 3 Drainage -A civil engineer should be retained to design storm drainage for the parking lot. Drainage for the retaining walls should be provided by incorporating free draining sand or crushed rock for the backfill for the walls, in addition to placing a filter fabric protected drain pipe at the base of the backfill zone Construction Monitoring -GEO Group Northwest, Inc. should be retained to monitor grading activities at the site and provide compaction testing of structural fills. Sincerely, GEO GROUP NORTHWEST, INC William Chang, P.E. Principal GEO Group Northwest, Inc. Printed: 02-27-2007 Payment Made: CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA07-024 Receipt Number: R0700829 Total Payment: 02/27/2007 11 :54 AM 1,000.00 Payee: HSIEH'S INVESTMENTS TEXAS LP Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Trans Account Code Description Amount 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees 1,000.00 Payments made for th is receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Check #8033 1,000.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due 3021 303.000.00.345.85 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 5011 000.345.81.00.0008 5012 000.345.81.00.0009 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 5909 000.341.60.00.0024 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Park Mitigation Fee Annexation Fees Appeals/waivers Binding Site/Short Plat Conditional use Fees Environmental Review Prelim/Tentative Plat Final Plat PUD Grading & Filling Fees Lot Line Adjustment Mobile Home Parks Rezone Routine vegetation Mgmt Shoreline Subst Dev Site Plan Approval Temp Use or Fence Review Variance Fees Conditional Approval Fee Comprehensive Plan Amend Booklets/EIS/Copies Maps (Taxable) Special Deposits Postage Tax Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00