Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)
City of Spokane Valley
Date Issued: December 29, 2023
File Number & Name: CUP-CHC-2023-0001 – Evergreen Detox
Proposal Description: Request to modify the use of a detox facility from detoxification services only to mental health care services with detoxification incidental to the patients care.
Proposal Location: Tax parcel numbers 45143.9214 and 45143.9269 addressed as 204 N Evergreen Road, Spokane Valley, further located in the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
Owner: ARGOS, LLC, c/o Greg and Gene Arger, 300 N Mullan Rd, Suite 204, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Applicant: Land Use Solutions and Entitlement, 9101 N Mt. View Lane, Spokane, WA 99218
Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-350(3), the proposal has been conditioned to include necessary mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for probable significant impacts. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The necessary mitigation measures are listed below. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Determination: This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date issued. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2024.
Staff Contact: Martin Palaniuk, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley Permit Center, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5031/FX (509) 720-5075, mpalaniuk@spokanevalleywa.gov
Responsible Official: Chaz Bates, AICP, Planning Manager
Mitigation Measure:
1. Prior to the issuance of any Engineered Grading Permit for any land disturbing activities, the applicant shall submit an archeological survey, completed by a qualified professional, to the Spokane Valley Community and Public Works Department. In addition to the report, the developer shall submit evidence of the acceptance/concurrence with the findings in the report from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the Economic Development Department within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. The appeal must be written, and specific factual objections made to the City’s threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 Appeals, and any required fees pursuant to the City’s adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at the time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-680, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination.
_________________
Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
City of Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: December 29, 2023
