NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and 
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) 
2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan Text & Map Amendments 
and related zoning map amendments 
SEP23-0029 / CPA23-0003, CPA23-0004 

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) and Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described proposal. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed at the Community Development & Public Works Department at One E Main St., 2nd Floor, Customer Service Center, Auburn, WA 98001. 

Proposal and Location: Adopt amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan consisting of the following Text (P/T) and Map (CPM) Amendments and amendments to zoning map (rezone) for City-initiated applications to implement:

Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments 
None.

Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments 
CPM #1 – Volume 1: Land Use Element: Comprehensive Land Use Map to be updated to reflect annexation of the area from the city of Kent for a 155-acre area commonly known as The Bridges Planned Unit Development. This area is generally bounded by SE 288th, 124th Ave SE, SE 304th ST, and 118th Ave SE.  Staff is proposing to establish Comprehensive Plan Map designations of “Single Family Residential” and “Moderate Density Residential” for the site where there were previously none. Changes will also include concurrent zoning changes including the establishment “R-1 Residential”, “R-5, Residential” and “R-10, Residential” zoning districts and the Bridges zoning Overlay, which is intended to recognize and be in accordance with the development standards allowed by the City of Kent’s municipal code as they were approved for the Bridges Planned Unit Development prior to its annexation into the City of Auburn. Zoning map and text amendments are proposed to be processed concurrent with the Comprehensive Plan map amendments.

Notice of Application: 
September 7, 2023 
Application Complete: 
September 3, 2023 
Permit Application: 
August 9, 2023 

File Nos. 
SEP23-0029, CPA23-0003, CPA23-0004

Applicant: 
Josh Steiner, Senior Planner 
Community Dev. & Public Works 
City of Auburn 
25 W Main ST 
Auburn, WA 98001 

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application: 
None. 

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed: 
None.

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 197-11-340(2); 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 22, 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 October 6, 2023.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Josh Steiner, AICP, Senior Planner, at [email protected] or 253-804-5064.

Public Hearing: N/A