NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Auburn Live/Work Townhomes
SEP23-0012
The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) using the optional process for Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. The 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: The applicant proposes developing a mix of two- and three-bedroom townhomes for a total count of nineteen Live/Work units in the C-3, Heavy Commercial zoning district. The development provides for two private car parking garages within each townhome and six guest parking spaces on site. The site is approx. 1.03 acres and the building footprints cover approx. 15,246 square feet of the site. The proposal includes an Architectural and Site Design application reviewed under City File No. MIS22-0009.
Location: The project site is located about 300 feet northeast of the intersection of B St. NW and 16th St. NW in the City of Auburn, WA, in the NE Qtr. of Section 12, Township 21, Range 4, W.M. King County Parcel No. 0000800053.
Notice of Application:
June 14, 2024
Application Complete:
May 6, 2024
Permit Application:
November 23, 2022
File No.
SEP23-0012
Property Owner:
Rajjinder Khera, 7086 192nd St., Surrey, British Columbia V4N-IN2
Applicant:
Brent Lambeth, Brent Lambeth, Architect, 355 NW 48th St., Seatle, WA 98107
Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDF's):
Revised SEPA Checklist, Brent Lambeth Architects, dated January 19, 2024
Preliminary Civil Plans, Dormier Engineering, dated July 26, 2023
Preliminary Storm Drainage Report, Dormier Engineering, dated March 24, 2024
Landscape Plan, Lyon Landscape Architects, LLC, dated April 19, 2024
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Architectural and Site Design Review (MIS22-0009), Engineering Deviation Requests (DEV24-0008 and DEV24-0009), Utilities Permit, Grading Permit
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 reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after reviewing a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. The responsible official will reconsider the DNS based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or, if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the DNS. If the DNS is retained, it will be final after the expiration of the comment deadline.
Public Comment Period: The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. 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 received by the end of the 15-day comment period at 5:00 PM June 28, 2024 to the mailing address of 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001 or to the contact email address 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, request a copy of decisions once made, and be made aware of appeal rights. For questions regarding this project, please contact Dinah Reed, Senior Planner, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3092.
