CITY OF PASCO NOTICE OF APPLICATION/SEPA DETERMINATION (Optional DNS Process) Si necesita ayuda para entender este aviso o necesita más información, por favor llame al Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de la Ciudad de Pasco a 509-545-3441. SEPA Comment Period Deadlines: August 06, 2025 Proposal: Big Sky North submitted a SEPA checklist on June 16, 2025, for the subdivision of one lot into two hundred thirteen lots. The project will be constructed in three phases and will consist of approximately 145 single-family homes and 34 duplexes. Features of the development include Right-of-Way (ROW) dedication, utility easements, and a roadway connection between Road 84 and Road 68. Project contains zoning of Low-Density Residential (R-1) and Medium-Density Residential (R-3), along with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designations of Low-Density Residential and Medium-Density Residential. The proposal is located at parcel 115010042 in Pasco, WA 99301. The proposal is subject to regulations contained in the Pasco Municipal Code. Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on August 06, 2025. Only comments received by the referenced date will be included in the SEPA record. If you have questions on the proposal, contact the Planning Division at (509) 905-2604 or via e-mail to: gundersona@pasco-wa.gov. Open Record Hearing: No public hearing is required for the SEPA. The SEPA determination will be established administratively by the Pasco SEPA Administrator. An open record hearing with the Hearing Examiner for the plat will be conducted at a later undetermined date. Determination of Completeness: The application has been declared complete for the purpose of processing. Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Application: Environmental Determination No. SEPA2025-024 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end August 06, 2025. It is probable that a Determination of Non-Significance or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance will be issued for this proposal (WAC 197.11.355 optional DNS process). This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this proposal or to appeal any State Environmental Policy Act related decisions. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination and any other information concerning this action may be obtained by contacting the City of Pasco Planning Department. Required Permits: A building permit and right-of-way permit will be required before any ground disturbing activities begin. Preliminary Determination of Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: To evaluate the impacts of the proposed project, the following may be used for mitigation, consistency, and the development of findings and conclusions: • Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Title 21 (Subdivision), Title 25 (Zoning), regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code, and the land use policies contained in the Pasco Comprehensive Plan; • Regulations of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Department of Ecology, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources; • Other required agency evaluations, approvals, permits, and mitigations as necessary. Estimated Date of the Decision: A DNS or MDNS will be issued following the close of the comment period on August 06, 2025. To Receive Notification of the Environmental Determination: Contact the Pasco Planning Division at the address or telephone number below. Appeals: You may appeal the subsequent threshold determination by submitting an appeal to the address below within 10 days of issuance. The appeal must be in written form, contain a concise statement of the matter being appealed and the basic rationale for the appeal. A fee is required per the City's Fee Resolution. Please note that failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under City code. All comments or appeals are to be directed to the City of Pasco Planning Department, PO Box 293, Pasco, WA, 99301, Attn: Haylie Miller. Prepared July 23, 2025 by: Aaron Gunderson, Planner II, PO Box 293 Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 545-3441 IPL0256531 Jul 23 2025