NWsource, CITY OF AUBURN MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Promenade Apartments and Mixed use Development SEP14-0016 The City of Auburn is issuing a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the following described project. The permit applications and listed studies may be reviewed at the Auburn Community Development Public Works Department at 1 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Customer Service Center, Auburn, WA 98001. Proposal: Approvals for site preparation and construction of mixed use project consisting of 294 dwelling units in four-story buildings and three-story carriage houses and a communal recreational building and office. The commercial portion is proposed to consist of a minimum of 10,350 square feet of retail commercial, office or entertainment uses. The proposal also includes the demolition of existing residential structures and accessory structures, site preparation and grading activities, road improvements, construction of parking areas, utilities and landscaping on a 14.5 acre site in the C1, Light Commercial zone. The public street of 130th Ave SE is not to be extended north-south through the site. Location: Six parcels comprising totaling approx. 14.5 acres at SE 312th Street and 132nd Avenue SE; Auburn WA. Parcel Numbers: 0921059032, 0921059063, 0921059150, 0921059151, 0921059152, 0921059153. File No. SEP14-0016/MIS14-0013/BLD15-0009 through -0019; Applicant: David Ratliff, Development Manager, Devco Inc. dba Promenade Apartments LLC, 10900 NE 8th Street Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA; Studies/Plans Submitted with Application: Boundary and Topographic Survey for Devco, Inc., Sheets 1 5, Axis Survey and Mapping, November 5, 2013; Geotechnical Engineering Survey Proposed Promenade Apartments 31110 129th Avenue SE, Auburn Washington, ES3206, Earth Solutions March 4, 2014; Letter Response to Additional Information Request, Jamie B. Schroeder P.E., CPH Consultants, May 12, 2015; Promenade Apartments Architectural Plan Set, Sheets A1.0 through A1.30 (26 Pages, black white), Casey + DeChant Architects LLC., October 24, 2014, Revised May 12, 2015; Promenade Apartments Architectural Plan Set, Sheets A23 through A2.33 (color), Casey + DeChant Architects LLC., October 24, 2014, Revised May 12, 2015; Promenade Apartments; a Mixed Use Development Application Design Review Application Narrative, Casey + DeChant Architects LLC, October 24, 2104, Revised May 12, 2015; Landscape Plan Sheets L1.0 through L4.1 (11 pages), Talasaea Consultants Inc., May 12, 2015; Critical Areas Report and Detailed Mitigation Plan Promenade Apartments City of Auburn No: PRE14-0001, Corps of Engineering No: NWS-2014-298, Sheets W1.0 through W3.2 (7 pages), Talasaea Consultants Inc., January 31, 2014, Revised October 24, 2014, Revised May 12, 2015; Promenade Apartments Civil Plan Set, Sheets C00.00 through C6.00, CPH Consultants, October 24, 2014, Revised May 12, 2015; Response to City (Geotechnical) Comments Proposed Promenade Apartments 3110 129th Ave SE, Auburn WA (6 pages), Earth Solutions NW LLC, May 11, 2015; Promenade, Auburn WA, Illumination Calculations Proposed Interior Conditions, Sheets 1-4, Transportation Engineering Northwest, May 12, 2015; Stormwater Site Plan Promenade Apartments, City of Auburn WA, CPH Consultants, May 12, 2015; Exterior Building Material and Color Board; Completed Environmental Checklist Application, CPH Consultants, October 24, 2014, revised July 13, 2015; Traffic and Parking Impact Analysis of the Promenade Apartments, TENW Project No. 3314, Transportation Engineering Northwest, April 15, 2015, Revised July 8, 2015; Promenade Apartments Architectural Site Plan, Sheet A1.3, Casey + DeChant Architects LLC. April 1, 2015, Revised July 13, 2015. 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. Mitigation Measures: 1) Geotechnical report recommendations must be implemented. 2) If ground de-watering is proposed, then a dewatering plan is required to be prepared, submitted, and approved. 3) A final wetland and stream mitigation plan is required to be approved prior to site alteration approvals. 4) Upsizing of landscape tree vegetation along the north property line is required to reduce visual impacts. 5) Project is to implement construction hours applicable to residential properties of 7:00am 7:00pm, Monday thru Friday, and 9:00am 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, to minimize noise. 6) A boundary line adjustment is required to be approved prior to construction approvals. 7) Agreement required to implement the C1, Light Commercial zoning use regulations for the mixed use project. 8) Sight distance at project driveways to SE 312th ST must meet city sight distance standards. 9) On-site drive aisles must meet maximum grade standards of 2012 International Fire Code for emergency and utility access. 10) On-site drive aisles must meet aerial fire apparatus access standards of the International Fire Code Section D105.1 D105.3 and D105.4. 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 MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 21 days from the close of the comment period below. Comments must be in writing and submitted to 25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2015. Any person aggrieved of the Citys determination may file an appeal with the Auburn City Clerk within 21 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2015. For questions regarding this project, please contact Jeff Dixon, Planning Services Manager at jdixon@auburnwa.gov or (253) 804-5033. 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. Public Hearing: A public hearing is not required for this proposal. Responsible Official: Jeff Tate, Asst. Director of Community Development.
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