NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
2024 Periodic Comprehensive Plan
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Project name: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
Issuance Date: October 18, 2024
Project Proponent: City of Auburn
Lead Agency: City of Auburn, Washington
Location of Proposal: City-wide
Agency File No.: SEP24-0004
Description of Proposal: The proposal is a non-project action to update the Comprehensive Plan per state requirements. The previous Periodic Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided the framework for development of the city for the past 8-years. The revised 2024 Comprehensive Plan is envisioned to supplement the existing plan by providing a refreshed perspective of the land use, development, and transportation options serving the city while complying with state, regional, and county requirements.
Mitigation: The FEIS has identified mitigation measures of the Preferred Alternative.
Availability of the FEIS and Background Materials: The lead agency determined this non-project proposal has significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c) and was prepared. The following impacts were identified and discussed in the FEIS:
- Land use
- Housing and displacement
- Density
- Transportation
- Public services and utilities
- Water quality
- Noise
- Plants and animals
- Historic resources
The full FEIS document is posted on the City’s project webpage at speakupauburn.org/comprehensive-plan.
Appeal and Noticing: This notice of availability is provided in accordance with WAC 197-11-460. Appeals shall be commenced in accordance with ACC 16.06.220 “Environmental appeals”, ACC 16.06.230 “Time limitation on appeals”, and ACC 16.06.240 “Fee to accompany notice of appeal”. The city will not take action on the proposal for 7 days following this notice.
Project Manager and Agency Contact:
Alexandria D. Teague, AICP, Planning Services Manager
Department of Community Development
1 E Main St., 2nd Floor, Auburn, WA 98002
253-931-3003
planning@auburnwa.gov