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November 1, 2021
Chris Rubright
KMD Architects
1325 Fourth Ave, Suite 1702
Seattle, WA 98101
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPA) DETERMINATION
PR21-000359 Aristo Healthcare Services IBHTF, LUA21-000345, ECF, CU-H
Dear Mr. Rubright:
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 Non-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 November 15,
2021. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, 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 only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. 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.
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 contact me at cclsoe@rentonwa.gov or at at (425)
430-7289.
In addition, this matter is tentatively scheduled for a Virtual Public Hearing on December 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm,
by means of the Zoom video conferencing web application which includes a phone-in option. The applicant or
representative(s) of the applicant are required to attend the public hearing. A copy of the staff recommendation
will be mailed to you prior to the hearing.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Clark H. Close
Senior Planner
Enclosure
cc: Aristo Healthcare Services / Owner
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
Community Services Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PROJECT NUMBER: PR21-000359/LUA21-000345, ECF, CU-H
APPLICANT: Chris Rubright, KMD Architects, 1325 Fourth Ave, Suite 1702, Seattle, WA 98101
PROJECT NAME: Aristo Healthcare Services IBHTF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit approval
and Environmental Review (SEPA) for a proposed Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (IBHT F) 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 parking
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.
PROJECT LOCATION: 95 S Tobin St (APN's 3806000095, 3806000085, and 3806000120)
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 November 15, 2021. Due
to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, 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 only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. 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.
DATE OF DECISION: November 1, 2021
DocuSign Envelope ID: 59CC0E79-7454-4038-BF9B-D2D1746E2985
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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:
November 1, 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 co ntinue 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 pa rking
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.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2021.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by
Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, 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 only on Tuesdays
and/or Wednesdays. 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