NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (ODNS)
ROSO: CRITICAL AREA RESTORATION
SEP24-0013

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA), a Determination of Non-Significance (ODNS), using the optional process, 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: The proposal involves the restoration of Wetland A and the buffer areas around Mullen Slough, located at 29217 58th Place South in Auburn, WA. The restoration is necessary due to unpermitted clearing activities that impacted approximately 448 square feet of Wetland A and 1,282 square feet of wetland and stream buffer areas.

Location: The proposed project is located at 29217 58th Place South, Auburn, WA, within King County, on tax parcel 928620‐0050. The site is situated in the Northwestern quarter of Section 02, Township 21 North, Range 04 East, of the Willamette Meridian. The 0.34‐acre site is currently developed with a single-family residence and associated structures, including a driveway, firepit, shed, retaining wall, stair pathway, small bridge, and lawn areas. The surrounding area includes single‐family residences to the north and west, 58th Place South to the east, and an undeveloped forested parcel owned by the City of Auburn to the south.

Notice of Application:
December 6, 2024
Application Complete: 
September 9, 2024
Permit Application:
July 11, 2024

File Nos. 
SEP24-0013

Related File Nos.
CAO24-0004
STM24-0064

Property Owner:
Roberta and Predrag Roso
29217 58TH PL S
AUBURN, WA 98001

Applicant’s Representative:
Kellen Maloney
Eastside Environmental Pros
14221 NE 181ST PLACE P304 
WOODINVILLE, WA 98072

Applicant:
Kellen Maloney
Eastside Environmental Pros
14221 NE 181ST PLACE P304 
WOODINVILLE, WA 98072

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDFs):
SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared by Eastside Environmental Pros, Inc., revision dated October 22, 2024
Critical Areas Report and Restoration Plan, prepared by Eastside Environmental Pros, Inc., revision dated August 28, 2024

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Critical Areas Restoration (CAO24-0004) and Level 1 Storm Permit (STM24-0064)

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 December 23, 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 January 6, 2025.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Owen Goode, Planner II, at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-470-2170.

Public Hearing: N/A

EXISTING CONDITIONS/SITE PLAN

RESTORATION PLAN