DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH)
2024 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS
SEP24-0014, CPA24-0001, CPA24-0002

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.

Proposal: Adopt amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan consisting of the following Text (P/T) amendments. 

Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments:
P/T #1 – City of Auburn 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan 
P/T #2 – Auburn School District 2025 Capital Facilities Plan 
P/T #3 – Dieringer School District 2023-2029 Capital Facilities Plan 
P/T #4 – Federal Way Public Schools 2025 Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #5 – Kent School District 2023-2024 Through 2029-2030 Capital Facilities Plan

Notice of Public Hearing:
September 23, 2024
Application Complete: 
September 20, 2024
Permit Application:
September 20, 2024

File Nos. 
SEP24-0014, CPA24-0001, CPA24-0002

Applicant:
Gabriel Clark, Planner 
Dept. of Community Dev.
City of Auburn
25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA, 98001

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application:
Capital Facilities Plans and SEPA checklists.
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Planning Commission recommendation and City Council action

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 p.m. on October 7, 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 p.m. on October 23, 2024.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Gabriel Clark, Planner, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-470-2147.

Public Hearing: The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on Preliminary Plat on October 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 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/7999102307. Meeting ID: 799 910 2307, or via one tap mobile+12532158782, 799 910 2307# US (Tacoma). Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma); +1 253 205 0468 US; 799 910 2307 US Toll-free; 877 853 5257 US Toll-free; Meeting ID: 799 910 2307. Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbLsn6aJ7H. 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. Please notify Planning Services Dept. prior to the meeting to provide comment virtually. For persons with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing should contact Gabriel Clark, Planner, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-470-2147 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.

RESPONSIBLE SEPA OFFICIAL:
Alexandria D. Teague, Planning Services Manager

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