NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
NON-PROJECT ACTION DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
COPPER CREEK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
SEP24-0019

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) and a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. The permit application and studies and plans submitted with the application 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 contacting the staff contact below. 

Proposal: Oakpointe LLC to enter into a development agreement with the City of Auburn to vest the use and development standards that will apply to its future development. The future development is proposed to consist of a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 134 new, zero lot line townhome style residential units. Development of the site will require a project action SEPA to evaluate proposed development impacts. 

Location: The future development site consists of four parcels, northeast of the intersection of SE 304th St. and 124th Ave. SE, within SW ¼ of Section 04, Township 21 North, Range 05 East, W.M, King County Parcel Numbers 1085623960, 1085623970, 1085623980, and 1085623990

Notice of Application:
November 1, 2024
Application Complete: 
October 24, 2024
Permit Application:
October 24, 2024

File Nos. 
SEP24-0019

Applicant: 
Megan Nelson
Oakpointe LLC
3025 112th Ave NE, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004

Property Owner:
Portofino Invest Group I
27304 152nd Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98042

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Project Action SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Grading Permits, Utility Permits, Stormwater Permit, NPDES General Stormwater Construction, Building Permits 

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 Engineering 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 15 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 November 18, 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 December 2, 2024.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Jason Krum, Director, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3090.

Public Hearing: N/A

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

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

Note: This determination does not constitute approval of the proposal. Approval of the proposal can only be made by the legislative or administrative body vested with that authority. The proposal is required to meet all applicable regulations.

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