NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
PRELIMINARY PLAT 
WOODCREST RANCH
PLT22-0002
SEP22-0020

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Public Hearing and SEPA DNS for the following described project. The project permit application 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: Preliminary plat application to subdivide approximately 11.42 acres into 54 single-family residential lots. The site is zoned R-5, Residential, which allows 4-5 dwelling units per acre. The proposed lots range in size from 4,500 square feet (sq. ft.) to 8,401 sq. ft. The plat will extend 2 new public roads, “Road A” approximately 1,100 feet east off of 51st Ave. S and will terminate in a cul-de-sac, and “Road B” approximately 170 ft. north off of “Road A” and which will terminate in a cul-de-sac. Three shared access and utility tracts (D, E, and F) will extend off of Road A. One shared access/emergency vehicle access tract (C) will extend off of Road A. One utility access tract (A) will extend off of Road B. Stormwater will be managed onsite via one stormwater detention pond (Tract K). Lakehaven water and sewer will be extended through the site to service each lot. An open space and monument tract (Tract J) will be located off of Tract C. Existing wetlands and associated buffers will be placed into separate tracts (G, H, and I).

Location: The site is currently addressed at 32526 51st Ave. S., within NW ¼ of Section 14, Township 21 N, Range 04 E, W.M. King County Assessor Parcel Nos. 9262800230, 9262800263, and 9262800225.

Notice of Public Hearing:
January 27, 2025
SEPA Threshold Determination: 
January 27, 2025
Notice of Application:
October 9, 2024
Application Complete:
November 21, 2022
Permit Application:
February 22, 2022

Application File Nos.
PLT22-0002
SEP22-0020

Applicant:
Cara Visintainer
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Ave. S
Kent, WA 98032

Property Owner:
Bogdan & Irina Rubashka
32526 51st Ave. S
Auburn, WA 98001

Studies/Plans Submitted with Application (PDFs):
Preliminary Plat Map and Civil Plan Set, prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., revision dated August 28, 2024
Critical Areas Report, prepared by Soundview Consultants, revision dated February 2022
Mitigation Plan, prepared by Soundview Consultants, revision dated January 7, 2025
School Access Analysis, prepared Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., revision dated June 11, 2024
Storm Drainage Report, prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., revision dated April 11, 2024
Geotechnical Report, prepared by Earth Solutions NW LLC, revision dated June 22, 2023
Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by Kimley Horn, revision January 6, 2025
SEPA Checklist, prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., revision dated January. 1, 2025

Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Facility Extension Permit 
Grading Permit
NPDES by Department of Ecology

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 February 10, 2025 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 St., Auburn, WA 98001-4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 PM on February 24, 2025.

Public Hearing: The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on Preliminary Plat on February 26, 2025 at 3:30 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/83760015199. Webinar ID: 837 6001 5199. One tap mobile +12532158782,,83760015199# US (Tacoma); +12532050468,,83760015199# US. Join via audio: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma), +1 253 205 0468 US. Webinar ID: 837 6001 5199. International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kyJ26M2eq. 

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.  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.

For persons with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing should contact the person below 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. For questions regarding this project, please contact Alexandria D. Teague, AICP, Planning Services Manager at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-931-3003.

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.

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

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