Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance - SEP-2026-0002 - South Dartmouth Road

Date Issued: July 01, 2026

File Number: SEP-2026-0002

Proposal Description: Construct an approximately 34,160 SF AutoZone MegaHub store, including utilities, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian access on 3.64 acres. The proposal includes approximately 4,500 cubic yards of cut and 700 cubic yards of fill. Approximately 92 parking stalls are proposed.

Proposal Location: Parcel number 45201.0121, addressed at 102 South Dartmouth Road, further located in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ Section 20, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington

APPLICANT/OWNER: Pring Corp. 15404 East Springfield Ave, Suite 200, Spokane Valley, WA 99037

Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley

Review: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-350, 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 related 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. Written comments may be submitted beginning July 01, 2026 and must be received by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2026.

Staff Contact: Brannon McNellis, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA  99206; Phone: 509-720-5335, email: bmcnellis@spokanevalleywa.gov

Responsible Official: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager

Mitigation Measures:

1. Prior to any ground disturbing activities, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the City of Spokane Valley. A copy of the IDP shall be kept on site at all times during construction activities.
2. If the operators of the construction site disturb one acre or more of total area and has, or will have a discharge of stormwater to a surface water or to a storm sewer, they must apply for coverage under Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater General Permit.

Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Department within 14 calendar days after the date issued. Appeals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026. 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.