CITY OF RICHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION, PUBLIC HEARING AND OPTIONAL DNS (PLN-T3-2025-00004, PLN-T3A-2025-00002, & PLN-T1-2025-00282) Notice: PBS Engineering has filed rezone and preliminary plat applications to: 1) rezone the site from AG to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-2 (Retail Business) reflecting the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Uses, and 2) subdivide an approximately 58+ acre site into 242 new residential lots and four (4) commercial tracts (Preliminary Plat of Peach Tree Estates Phase III, Phases 1 – 6). Project Site: Is generally located west of Queensgate Drive, west of Bermuda Road, west of Legacy Lane, north of Snowking Street, and north of Waterhill Avenue (Parcel Numbers: 134982010595005, 134982000005007, and 134982000008000). The proposed preliminary plat will have an average residential lot size of 7,175 square feet and an average commercial lot size of 49,638 square feet. Public Hearing: The Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing and review of the application on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland City Hall Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Environmental Review: The proposal is subject to environmental review. The City of Richland, serving as the lead agency under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), has reviewed and evaluated the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts. The City anticipates issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed development. The environmental checklist and related file information are available to the public and can be viewed at www.ci.richland.wa.us. Public Comment: Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions related to this application should contact Ryan Nelson, Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025. However, written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, to be incorporated into the staff report. Comments received after that time will be entered into the record during the hearing. Date Published: Sunday, August 10, 2025 IPL0261731 Aug 10 2025