NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) and
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
LEXI III – MIXED-USE BUILDING
SEP21-0012
The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA) and Optional 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: Removal of existing structures on King County parcel nos. 781570-0380, -0370, -0390, -0410 to construct two new 6 story apartment building towers that include 84 residential dwelling units and 74 parking stalls. Of the 84 residential units, 6 are combined live-work units. The ground floor and second floor will be utilized as a two-story parking garage for the development.
Location: West of S Division Street and east of A Street SW; South of 2nd Street SW and North of 3rd Street SW.
Notice of Application:
January 31, 2024
Application Complete:
June 15, 2021
Permit Application:
May 17, 2021
File Nos.
SEP21-0012
Property Owner:
Lexi LLC
30300 Agoura Rd, Suite 270
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Applicant’s Representative:
Chris Ferko
Barghausen Consulting Engineers
18215 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Applicant:
Lexi LLC
30300 Agoura Rd, Suite 270
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Studies/Plans Submitted with Application (PDFs):
SEPA Checklist
Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan (SSP) Report
Preliminary Civil Plans
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Report
Groundwater Protection Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:
Demolition Permits
Building Permits
Facility Extension Agreement (FAC) and Grading Permit
Storm Permit
Utility Connection Permits
Right-of-Way (ROW) Encroachment Permits (for building balconies and canopies)
Boundary Line Adjustment/Elimination
Design Review
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 using the Optional DNS process in 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 March 21, 2024 to the mailing address of 25 W Main Street, 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 W Main St., Auburn, WA 98001- 4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 PM on April 5, 2024.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Jeff Tate, Director of Community Development, at [email protected] or 253-804-5036.
Public Hearing: N/A
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Jason Krum
POSITION/TITLE: Acting Director, Department of Community Development
ADDRESS:
25 W Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001
253-931-3090
DATE ISSUED: March 6, 2024
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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