City of DuPont REVISED Notice of Public Hearing Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Mine Expansion Project This Public Hearing Notice has been revised to adjust the comment due date to not fall of a holiday. Also, the City has received an appeal of the Final EIS. Changes are shown in underline text. City File Nos: PLNG2021-006 (Site Plan Review), PLNG2021-009 (Tree Modification), PLNG2021-010 (Critical Areas Permit), PLNG2021-002 (SEPA) Project Description: The proposed Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project is on an approximately 313-acre site located on and to the southeast of the existing Pioneer Aggregates Mine in the City of DuPont. The site includes areas previously undisturbed by mining (termed the "Expansion Area") and mining deeper within a portion of existing mine, referred to as the "Re- Mine Area". The Expansion Area is approximately 188 acres and is comprised of three subareas as follows: The Kettle Area is a 10.8-acre previously undisturbed area; the 9.2-acre Buffer Strip is a strip of vegetation that was retained along the inside of the originally permitted mine bordering the South Parcel; and the South Parcel Area, which is 168 acres located southeast of the original mine. The Re-Mine Area consists of 125 acres in the southeastern portion of the existing mine where current mining activities are permitted above current groundwater levels. The Project includes horizontal expansion of mining into the Expansion Area, and vertical expansion of mining (deepening) in the Re-Mine Area. Project Location: The proposed South Parcel Project activities will be focused southeast of the existing Pioneer Aggregates Mine in the City of DuPont, southwestern Pierce County, sections 22, 23, and 26, Township 19 North, Range 1 East of the Willamette Meridian. The South Parcel Mine site is made up of 7 tax parcels: 011926-2015, -2016, 011923-3011, -3014, -3015, -3016, -3017. The existing mine (re-mine) area is comprised of 23 tax parcels: 011922-1007, -1008, -1009, -1010, -1011, -1012, -1013, 1014, -1015, 4004, -4005, -4006, -4007, -4008, -4009; 011923-2008, -2009, -2010, -2011, -2012, -3010, -3012 - 3013. Public Hearing Date and Time: June 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Public Hearing Location: DuPont City Hall / Council Chambers, 1700 Civic Drive,Dupont, WA 98327 Project Applicant & Representative: Pete Stoltz, Glacier Northwest, Inc., dba CalPortland, 3450 S 344th Way, Suite 201, Federal Way, WA 98001 A public hearing will be held with the City of DuPont Hearing Examiner on June 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in accordance with the procedures provided in DMC 25.175.010 and DMC 25.60.060. A SEPA Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) appeal was filed and the appeal will be heard by the Hearing Examiner at the same hearing, per the requirements of DMC 23.01.210. Public Comments: This is a hybrid meeting. Anyone who wishes to testify/comment on the proposal may do so in person or via the following ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88549971128?pwd=0FSM566rQkcbZ0PGQOJGACNh5K8fI3.1 Meeting ID: 885 4997 1128 Passcode: 861875 Anyone wishing to comment on the proposal may do so in writing by submitting written comments up to the date of the hearing (submit by 9:00 a.m. on June 20, 2025). The comments should be submitted either by email to Barb Kincaid at bkincaid@dupontwa.gov or by dropping off at DuPont City Hall at the address above. For questions, contact Barb Kincaid at her email address or at (253) 912-5393. Staff Report & Recommendations: A determination of consistency with DMC 25.150 Site Plan, DMC 25.105 Critical Areas, and DMC 25.120 Tree Retention will be completed per DMC 25.175.040(1). The evaluation will be summarized in a staff report available for review approximately seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. The application materials and staff report may be viewed on the City's website as follows: Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project | DuPont, WA - Official Website (dupontwa.gov) IPL0240801 Jun 11 2025