DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
City of Auburn Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan Update
SEP24-0010
The City of Auburn is issuing a 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: The proposed non-project action includes adoption of the Comprehensive Sewer Plan as an element of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The City of Auburn's 2024 Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan replaces the City of Auburn's 2015 Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to guide the City’s Storm Drainage Utility with respect to future activities and improvements. The plan reviews the existing stormwater drainage areas which includes both areas within the city limits and potential annexation areas for the City of Auburn. It addresses policies, design criteria, and recommends improvements to the system. The plan analyzes the current level of service and identifies important projects necessary to meet city and state standards regarding public health, facility efficiency, and operations and maintenance. The Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan is an ongoing element of the city's Comprehensive Plan and serves as a guide for the operation, maintenance and expansion of the stormwater system within the City, in accordance with the local, County, and State requirements.
Location: City-wide
Notice of Application:
Not applicable
Application Complete:
August 1, 2024
Permit Application:
July 18, 2024
File Nos.
SEP24-0010
Property Owner:
City of Auburn
25 W Main St.
Auburn WA, 98001
Applicant:
City of Auburn
Tim Carlaw
25 W Main St.
Auburn WA, 98001
Studies/Plans Submitted with Application (PDFs):
SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared by City of Auburn, dated July 18, 2024
Draft Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan Update, prepared by Parametrix, dated May 2024
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Not Applicable.
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.
SEPA Environmental Review: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below.
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. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 PM on September 3, 2024 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. 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.
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 9, 2024.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Dinah Reed, Senior Planner, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3092.
Public Hearing: N/A