NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (ODNS)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH)
LA COLLINE 22-LOT PRELIMINARY PLAT
PLT24-0003 and SEP24-0002
The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) a Determination of Non-Significance (ODNS), using the optional process, and Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) 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: Maher Joudi, D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Robert Fitzmaurice, Taylor Development is proposing a single-family subdivision on 4.04 acres in the Residential 7, Seven Dwelling Units per Acre zoning district. Based on the site plan submitted, the development will consist of 22 residential lots, a stormwater facility located in the northwest corner of the site, and a central roadway from 112th Avenue SE extending to a cul-de-sac on the east side of the site. An area in the northeast portion of the site meets the criteria of a Class IV Very High Landslide hazard due to the greater than 40 percent slopes and alteration of this area is not allowed.
Location: The project site consists of a 175,808 square foot/4.04-acre parcel located about 219 feet southeast of the intersection of SE 312th Street and 112th Avenue SE, within SE ¼ of Section 8, Township 21 North and Range 5 East W.M, King County Parcel No. 3339400060.
Notice of Application:
August 26, 2024
Application Complete:
July 19, 2024
Permit Application:
January 26, 2024
File Nos.
PLT24-0003 and SEP24-0002
Property Owner:
James & Deanna Houck
2934 NW Esplanade
Seattle, WA 98117
Applicant’s Representative:
Maher Joudi
D.R. STRONG Consulting
620 7th
Kirkland, WA 98033
Applicant:
Robert Fitzmaurice
La Colline, LLC
15 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98005
Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDFs):
SEPA Checklist, prepared by D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, dated Jan. 12, 2024
Reconnaissance Site Summary, prepared by Soundview Consultants, dated August 18, 2023
Geotechnical Engineering Report, prepared by The Riley Group, Inc., dated December 15, 2023
Boundary and Topographic Survey, prepared by D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, dated June 5, 2024
Preliminary Plat Plan Set, prepared by D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, revision dated June 5, 2024
Stormwater Site Plan, prepared by D.R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, revision dated April 9, 2024
Landscape Plan, prepared by Varley.Varley.Varley Landscape Architect, revision dated April 15, 2024
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Building Permit(s), Facility Extension Agreement, and 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 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: The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. The City of Auburn has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) for this project.
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 10, 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.
Public Hearing: The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on the Preliminary Plat on October 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The public hearing will be held in person and virtually. The meeting will be held in person in the City Council Chambers, 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001. To attend the meeting virtually please enter the meeting ID into the ZOOM app or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. Join the ZOOM meeting at the following web address: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88129080841, Meeting ID: 881 2908 0841 , One tap mobile +12532158782,,88129080841# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,88129080841# US, Dial by your location, • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma), Meeting ID: 884 3883 9041. Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kXy789aI9.
Written comments may be either emailed or mailed attention to the contact person below to 25 W Main St., Auburn WA, 98001. Please note mailed comments may not be received by City Staff on time for inclusion in the packet provided to the Hearing Examiner. 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.
For persons with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing should contact the person below within 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment. For questions regarding this project, please contact Dinah Reed, Senior Planner at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3092.
