HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Project Acceptance_210928DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND PUBLIC HEARING
A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development
(CED) – Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary
Public Approvals.
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: September 29, 2021
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR21-000359 Aristo Healthcare Services IBHTF /
LUA21-000345, ECF, CU-H
PROJECT LOCATION: 95 S Tobin St (APN's 3806000095, 3806000085, and
3806000120)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Chris Rubright, KMD Architects / 1325 Fourth Ave,
Suite 1702, Seattle, WA 98101 / rubright@kmd-
arch.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton Document
Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/7EYyg4j
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval and
Environmental Review (SEPA) for a proposed Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (IBHTF) located at 95 S Tobin
St. The 0.69-acre project site consists of three parcels (APNs 3806000095, 3806000085, and 3806000120) and is located
within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation. The
existing 19,262 square foot building consists of two floors and an intermediate level. The applicant proposes a change of
use on the first level of the building (approximately 7,151 square feet) from commercial office use to a 16 -bed IBHTF to
rehabilitate persons that are transitioning out of Washington State psychiatric hospitals. Resident patients would each
reside onsite in a community-based group setting for an average of 9 to 24 months during their rehabilitation and
adjustment from inpatient life. The remaining space in the building would continue to be leased to third-party tenants
and operated as commercial office use. The site includes a paved parking lot accessed from Lake Ave S which includes
44 surface parking spaces. The applicant is proposing minor exterior site improvements to the park ing lot and
landscaping. Proposed interior improvements would support the proposed IBHTF and are anticipated to take six months
to complete. The site is located in Zone 2 of the Downtown Aquifer Protection Area, a high seismic hazard area, and a
high erosion hazard area.
DATE OF APPLICATION: September 14, 2021
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: September 29, 2021
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that
significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). This may be the only
opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance
of the DNS.
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
OTHER PERMITS WHICH MAY BE
REQUIRED:
Tenant Improvement Building Permit
REQUESTED STUDIES: Trip Generation Assessment
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05,
therefore, a virtual/telephonic public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM before the
NOTICE
Anyone that would like to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this
proposal must fill out our online form at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4 or complete this form and return to: City of
Renton, CED Planning Division, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.
Name/File No.: PR21-000359 Aristo Healthcare Services IBHTF / LUA21-000345, ECF, CU-H
Name: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone#:__________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________
Notice will be sent via email, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. Check box to receive via US Mail
Renton Hearing Examiner by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option.
The public is highly encouraged to attend the hearing by using one of the following three methods:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link: https://cutt.ly/wEU5P1n Password: 017638
2. By videoconference via the Zoom app: Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 916 2829 6316 Password: 017638
3. By telephone: Zoom Meeting By Telephone: 1(253) 215-8782, Enter Zoom Meeting ID 916 2829 6316#
Password: 017638
If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing there will be an allotted time for public comments. We will ask that that
all attendees state their name and contact information into the record. Please do not unmute yourself; the host will
do this for you. All participants must have their name listed in the zoom application window. If you are participating
in the Public Hearing by telephone please use the following phone number: 1(253) 215-8782. Alternatively, written
comments can be submitted to: cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. All written statements must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the
day prior of the Public Hearing. Please see “Virtual Public Hearing Procedures” (enclosed) for more details on how to
participate in the public hearing. The procedures to a Virtual Public Hearing can also be found here:
https://cutt.ly/ZmFgD63
If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the P lanning Division to ensure that the hearing has not
been re-scheduled at (425) 430-6583. Following the issuance of the SEPA Determination you may still appear at the
hearing and present your comments regarding the proposal before the Hearing Examiner. If you have questions about
this proposal, please contact the Project Planner.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Zoning/Land Use: The subject site is designated Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) on the City of
Renton Comprehensive Land Use Map and Commercial Aterial (CA) on the City’s
Zoning Map.
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Development Regulations Used
For Project Mitigation:
The project will be subject to the City’s SEPA ordinance, Conditional Use Permit
Review, and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate.
Proposed Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are proposed at the time of this posting.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM on October 13, 2021. Please submit
comments online at https://cutt.ly/SQvBak4. Alternatively, you may physically mail your comments to: City of Renton,
CED, Attn: Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Please include the Land Use file number (LUA)
or project address in your comments. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of
record and will be notified of any decision on this project. For more information about this proposal, contact the Project
Planner below. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination is available upon request.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7289; Email: cclose@rentonwa.gov
S Tobin St Lake Ave S