NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH)
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
TIMBER RIDGE ESTATES – 24 LOT PLAT
PLT24-0004 / SEP24-0003
The City of Auburn is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and Notice of Public Hearing 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 project includes a preliminary plat application where three parcels (9262800050, 9262800052, and 9262800051) will develop into a 24-lot single family residential neighborhood. The existing single-family residences on 9262800050 and 9262800051 will be retained on their own designated lots in the plat. The structures on parcel 9262800052 will be demolished as a result of this plat. Five tracts will be created out of this plat, tract “A” provides a storm vault, tracts “B,” “C,” & “E” are shared access/utility drives for tract “A”, lots 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23. Tract “D” is a shared public access. The proposal also includes an extension of S 318th St approximately 420 feet east to terminate in a cul-de-sac. Offsite improvements include an interlocal agreement to construct a compact round about at the intersection of 46th Pl. S and S 321st St. to improve the operations and increase the capacity of the intersection.
Location: The site is located northeast of the intersection of 56th Avenue S and S 319th St. Parcel Nos.: 9262800050, 9262800052, and 9262800051.
Notice of Application:
August 26, 2024
Notice of Public Hearing:
January 22, 2025
Application Complete:
February 8, 2024
Permit Application:
February 6, 2024
File No.
PLT24-0004 / SEP24-0003
Applicant:
Dan Smith, CES NW Inc.
429 29th Street NE Suite D
Puyallup WA, 98372
Agent:
Christopher Defrang and Derek Craven
NW Timber Development, LLC.
1090 S Woodbine Rd.
West Linn, OR. 97068
Property Owner:
Same as agent
Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDF's) :
SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared CES NW Inc., revision dated December 2024,
Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by Heath & Associates, revision dated December 2024
Preliminary Civil Plans, prepared by CES NW Inc., revision dated December 2024
Preliminary Site Plan, CES NW Inc., revision dated December 2024
Preliminary Storm Drainage Report, CES NW, Inc., revision dated February 2024
Geotechnical Report, prepared by Earth Solutions NW, LLC., January 2024
Utility Plan, prepared by CES NW. Inc., January 2024
Water Availability Certificate, prepared by Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, November 2023
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Building Permit(s), Facility Extension Agreement (FAC).
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 related to the SEPA DNS must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 PM on February 5, 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 Street, Auburn, WA 98001-4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2025.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Gabriel Clark, Planner II at planning@auburnwa.gov or 253-470-2147.
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.
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