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July 24, 2023
Chandler Stever
CSA
1715 223rd Pl NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
Ideal Option T. I. , LUA23-000225, ECF
Dear: Mr. Stever,
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Significance. Please
refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2023.
Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st
floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be
collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid
on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you
have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-
6598.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000225, ECF
APPLICANT: Chandler Stever, CSA, 1715 223rd Pl NE, Sammamish, WA 98074
PROJECT NAME: Ideal Option T. I.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for an office/medical lab 8,505
sq. ft. interior tenant improvement and change of use. The project site is currently developed with an existing 64,498 sq. ft . two-story
office building and a surface parking lot with 315 parking spaces. The proposal includes an interior tenant improvement of 8,505 sq.
ft. of the first floor for an office and medical testing lab. No exterior improvements to the building or site are proposed. A SEPA
Threshold Determination is required for the project as the applicant has proposed a change of use to an existing building in excess of
4,000 square feet as set forth in the City’s adopted Environmental Review Procedures RMC 4-9-070G.1.c. The project site totals
approximately 135,285 sq. ft. (3.11 acres) in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design D istrict D.
No changes in the existing access points to the site are proposed. A seismic hazard area is mapped on the site.
PROJECT LOCATION: 500 SW 7th St, Suite 104, Renton, WA 98057
LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This
Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2023. Appeals
must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub
Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future
date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance
Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
DATE OF DECISION: July 24, 2023
DocuSign Envelope ID: 083F4F5A-EB6C-43B6-B5D9-DABAFB9E7528
7/24/2023 | 1:21 PM PDT
for
7/24/2023 | 1:25 PM PDT 7/24/2023 | 2:28 PM PDT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have
a significant adverse impact on the environment. This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-
355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
July 24, 2023
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR23-000108 Ideal Option T.I. / LUA23-000225,
ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: 500 SW 7th St Suite A100 (APN 1823059252)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Chandler Stever / 1715 223rd Pl NE Sammamish, WA 98074/
chandlerstever@comcast.net
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY BE
REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/fwiqZtd6
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for an office/medical
lab 8,505 sq. ft. interior tenant improvement and change of use. The project site is currently developed with an existing
64,498 sq. ft. two-story office building and a surface parking lot with 315 parking spaces. The proposal includes an interior
tenant improvement of 8,505 sq. ft. of the first floor for an office and medical testing lab. No exterior improvements to
the building or site are proposed. A SEPA Threshold Determination is required for the project as the applicant has
proposed a change of use to an existing building in excess of 4,000 square feet as set forth in the City’s adopted
Environmental Review Procedures RMC 4-9-070G.1.c. The project site totals approximately 135,285 sq. ft. (3.11 acres)
in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and Urban Design District D. No changes in the existing
access points to the site are proposed. A seismic hazard area is mapped on the site.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2023. Due to
the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office
is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally
due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically.
Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process
may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE