NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH) and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Auburn Dairy Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Contract Rezone
SEP23-0020 / CPA23-0002, REZ23-0004

The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) using the optional process for Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. The 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.

Location: The project site is located south of the T-intersection of W. Main Street and G Street SW within SE ¼ of Section 13 Township 21, Range 4. King County Assessor Parcel Nos. 3915000005, 3915000050, 3915000085, 3915000115, 3915000120, 3915000125.

Proposal: A Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment is requested for six contiguous parcels of land and a Site-Specific Rezone, Category 2 is requested for four of the six contiguous parcels of land. The application is a legislative non-project decision and will be processed in accordance with Auburn City Code 14.03.060. Two of the six parcels (parcels nos. 3915000005, 3915000050) are currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial and have an underlying land use designation of Downtown Urban Center. Parcel no. 3915000085 is zoned Downtown Urban Center (DUC) and has an underlying land use designation of Downtown Urban Center, and three parcels (parcel nos. 3915000115, 3915000120, 3915000125) are zoned R-20, Residential 20 Dwelling Units per acre and have an underlying land use designation of Downtown Urban Center. The proposal would change the land use designation of the six parcels to Light Industrial and the zoning designation to M-1, Light Industrial.  

Notice of Application:
October 2, 2023
Application Complete: 
June 29, 2023
Permit Application:
June 1, 2023

File Nos.  SEP23-0020, CPA23-0002, REZ23-0004

Property Owner:
Auburn Dairy Products Inc.

Applicant’s Representative:
Jacob Miller, Project Planner
Barghausen Consulting Engineers
18215 72nd Avenue South
Kent, WA  98032

Studies/Plans Submitted With Application: (PDFs)
SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, dated June 1, 2023
Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by Heath & Associates Transportation Planning & Engineering, dated September 29, 2023

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 Hearing: A public hearing is required for this proposal. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The public hearing will be held in-person in the City Council Chambers, 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA, 98001 and telephonically. 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.
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Meeting ID: 853 1019 5862
Phone: 253-215-8782 - US (Tacoma)

Any interested person is invited to appear and express comments or opinions on the proposed project. Written comments may be emailed to the contact person below, mailed attention to the contact person below to 25 W Main St., Auburn WA, 98001, or submitted at the public hearing. 

For citizens with speech, sight or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing, should contact the City of Auburn within 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, as to the type of service or equipment needed.  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.
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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