DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 14 “PROJECT REVIEW”
SEP24-0012

The City of Auburn is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. 

Proposal: On April 10th, 2023, the State legislature adopted Senate Bill 5290. This bill updated portions of RCW 36.70B. Since the house bill amends RCW 36.70B, which serves as the regulatory basis of Title 14 "project review". The City is proposing to amend Title 14 "Project Review" for local project review regulations to be consistent. Updates and amendments are intended to consolidate, streamline and further improve local permit review processes for improved outcomes for applicants, customers, planners, builders and designers. Amendments went into effect in the summer of 2023, except for new permit time period requirements which will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

Location: City-wide. 

Application Complete: 
August 23, 2024
Permit Application:
August 23, 2024
DNS Issuance Date: 
August 30, 2024

File Nos. 
SEP24-0012

Property Owner:
City of Auburn
25 W Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001

Applicant:
Same as owner. 

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application:
Proposed text amendment Title 14 “Project Review” (PDF)

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption.

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 13, 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 27, 2024.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Alexandria D. Teague, AICP, Planning Services Manager, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3003.

Public Hearing: To be determined. 

RESPONSIBLE SEPA OFFICIAL:
Jason Krum, Director of Community Development

ADDRESS:
25 West Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001
253-931-3090