NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Cedarbrook 26-Lot Preliminary Plat
PLT20-0002 and SEP20-0004
The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) and using the optional process for Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) 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:
Preliminary plat application to subdivide approximately 25.94 acres into 26 single-family residential lots. The site is zoned R-1, Residential 1 dwelling unit per acre and is located within the Urban Separator overlay. The proposed lots range in size from approximately 11,286 square feet (sq. ft.) to 23,693 sq. ft., The plat will extend a new road (“Road A”) south of SE 288th St, which extends to (“Road B”) that terminates into a cul-de-sac. The project proposes a private access tract (Tract X) and three landscape tracts (A,B,D) and an on-site storm water drainage facility (“Tract E”). The site contains six wetlands and three streams, which will be placed in a separate tract (“Tract C”). The project proposes a Critical Areas Variance, and a Variance to change the setbacks of the R-1 zone and a Plat Modification request related to the clustering requirements of the Urban Separator Overlay.
Location:
The project site is located at 13645 SE 288TH ST and includes King County Parcel # 0321059005, 0321059171, and 0321059170 within the NW ¼ of Section 3, Township 21N, Range 5E, W.M.
Notice of Application:
December 8, 2023
Application Complete:
March 13, 2020
Permit Application:
February 14, 2020
File Nos.
SEP20-0004
Property Owner:
Harry Schneider, Schneider Homes, Inc.
[email protected]
206-295-6201
Applicant’s Representative:
Ivana Halvorsen, Senior Planner
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Ave S
[email protected]
253-251-6222
Applicant:
Same as Property Owner
Studies/Plans Submitted With Application (PDFs):
SEPA Environmental Checklist, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, November 11, 2023
Preliminary Plat, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, October 4, 2023
Geotechnical Engineering Study, Earth Solutions NW, LLC, April 19, 2023
Conceptual Wetland Buffer Averaging and Restoration and Enhancement Plan, Soundview Consultants, September, 2023
Traffic Impact Analysis, TraffEx Northwest Traffic Experts, September 27, 2018
Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan Report, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, August 25, 2022
City of Kent Wetland and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment, Soundview Consultants, June 8, 2022
Cultural Resource Assessment, Cultural Resource Consultants, December 3, 2018
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Critical Areas Variance (VAR23-0007), Variance (VAR20-0001), Deviation Request (DEV23-0021), Public Facility Extension (FAC), Grading Permit
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.
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. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-355; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 PM on December 23, 2023 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.
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, 2024.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Alyssa Tatro, Planner II at [email protected] or 253-804-5031
Public Hearing:
Public Hearing: The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on Preliminary Plat on January 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM The public hearing will be held in person and virtually via audio. 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/88438839041.
Meeting ID: 884 3883 9041, or via one tap mobile+12532158782,,88438839041# US (Tacoma). Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma); +1 253 205 0468 US; 888 475 4499 US Toll-free; 877 853 5257 US Toll-free; Meeting ID: 884 3883 9041. Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kXy789aI9.
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.
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 Alyssa Tatro, Planner II at [email protected] or 253-804-5031.
VICINITY MAP
Proposed Preliminary Plat Layout
