NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
American Pride Truck Yard
SEP23-0015

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) and using the optional process for Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. The permit applications and listed studies may be reviewed at the Auburn Department of Community Development at One E Main St., 2nd Floor, Customer Service Center, Auburn, WA 98001 and by visiting www.auburnwa.gov/landuse.

Proposal: Development of a 68,000 square foot parking yard for the use of semi-trucks and trailers with a total of 29 parking spaces. Approximately 50% of the site is dedicated to semi-trucks and the remaining 50% will be dedicated to trailer only outdoor storage. Approximately 25% of the site is expected to be used for trailer only outdoor storage on a daily basis. Approximately 5,100 cubic yards of cut and 1,000 cubic yards of fill will occur as part of the project. The site will be fenced with an 100% site obscuring fence. The development includes a Stormwater treatment facility and site landscaping. 

Location: 
1204 W Main St, King County Parcel No. 1321049052. The site is located on the southwest corner of W. Main Street and Lund Road and is within the Southwest ¼ of Township 21N, Range 4E, Section 13, W.M.  

Notice of Application:
August 25, 2023
Application Complete: 
June 2, 2023
Permit Application:
May 5, 2023

File Nos. 
SEP23-0015

Property Owner:
AMERICAN PRIDE LENDING LLC

Applicant’s Representative:
Andrew Bowman
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72ND Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
[email protected]
720-320-9539

Applicant:
Same as above

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDFs):
SEPA Environmental Checklist
Preliminary Grading Plans
Geotechnical Engineering Report
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
City of Auburn Grading Permit, City of Auburn Building Permit, City of Auburn Right-of-Way Permit, NPDES permit from Department of Ecology

Statement of Consistency and List of Applicable Development Regulations:  
This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Auburn City Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Public Works Design and Construction Standards.

Lead Agency: 
City of Auburn

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). 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. 

Public Comment Period: 
This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposal. All persons may comment on this application. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-355; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 PM on September 9, 2023 to the mailing address of 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001 or emailed to the contact below. Any person wishing to become a party of record, shall include in their comments that they wish to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, if relevant, and request a copy of decisions once made.

Any person aggrieved of the City's determination may file an appeal with the Auburn City Clerk at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001- 4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 PM on September 23, 2023.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Alyssa Tatro, Planner II at [email protected] or 253-804-5031

Public Hearing: N/A

Note: This determination does not constitute approval of the proposal. Approval of the proposal can only be made by the legislative or administrative body vested with that authority. The proposal is required to meet all applicable regulations.

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