HomeMy WebLinkAboutRS_Newcastle_DNS_160624_v1Application File:
CITY OF NEWCASTLE
12835 Newcastle Way Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
(425) 649-4444
SEPA DETERMINATION OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Application File Number:
Applicant•
Date of Issuance:
Rhododendron Ridge Preliminary Plat
SEPA15-005
Jim Christensen
iCAP Rhody Ridge LLC
3535 Factoria Blvd SE, Suite 500
Bellevue WA 98006
June 24, 2016
Project Location: The project site is 11230 SE 801h Street, on parcels
3343300480, 3343300482 & 3343300483. The project is
within the SE % of Section 29; Township 24 N; and Range 5 E
WM of the Public Land Survey.
Project Description: The project scope includes redevelop 3 parcels (3.8 acres
combined) into 15 single family homes including related site
improvements. The request also includes a request for six
variances from the City of Newcastle's Public Works
roadway standards and a variance for locating retaining
walls and rockeries within building setbacks.
Lead Agency Responsible Official: Tim McHarg, Community Development Director
City of Newcastle
12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200
Newcastle, WA 98056
(425) 649-4444
City of Newcastle Permits; SEPA Determination
Zoning: R-4
Comprehensive Plan Area: Single -Family Residential
Notes;
A. This determination is based on review of the project file including the following documents:
Project SEPA15-005 environmental checklist & site plans; Wetland and Stream
Reconnaissance, Geotechnical Engineering Study, City of Newcastle zoning and critical
areas ordinances, the Comprehensive Plan, the City of Newcastle 2015 Stormwater
Management Program; 2013-2018 Western Washington Phase 11 Municipal Stormwater
Permit requirements and other information on file with the lead agency.
Determination of Non -Significance (DNS):
Threshold Determination
The responsible official of the lead agency finds that the above-described proposal does not
have a probable adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS)
is not required under RCW 43.210.030.
This finding is made pursuant to RCW 43.21C, NMC 14.05 and WAC 197-11 after reviewing a
completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. The
responsible official finds this information reasonably sufficient to evaluate the environmental
impact of this proposal. This information is available to the public on request.
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 of this determination (June 24, 2016).
Comment Period
Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed
project and its probable environmental impacts. Comments must be submitted no later than
5:00 PM on July 8, 2016 to: Thara Johnson, Senior Planner, City of Newcastle, 12835 Newcastle
Way Suite 200, Newcastle, WA 98056.
Appeal Period
Appeals must be in writing and received at Newcastle City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on July
22, 2016. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the Community
Development Department at Newcastle City Hall to read or to ask about the procedures for
SEPA appeals.
Signatur of Res o sible Official
Signature Date