CITY OF FIFE, WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Application Submittal Date: April 7th, 2025. Completeness Determination Date: October 7th, 2025. Notice of Application Date: October 9th, 2025. Project Name: Papé Fife 48th St E Development Notice of Application Date/Comment Period Begins: October 9, 2025. Comment Period Ends: October 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Project Applicant: AP Consulting Engineers PLLC, 1607 43rd St NE Auburn, WA 98002
Description of Proposal: Papé seeks to develop approximately 14.5 acres for a new Machinery, Construction, and Forestry Facility that will replace the existing facility of 20th Street E. The new location will employ 45-60 people. Access for the new facility will be taken from a new 74th Ave E and truck traffic from the site will be directed away from existing residences on 48th Street CT E.
Location of Proposal: North of 48th St, between proposed 74th Ave E and 78th Ave E. (APN: 0420173018, 0420173040, 0420173039, 0420173037, 0420173038, 0420173029, 0420173031, 0420173032, 0420173033, 0420173035, 0420173036, 0420173016, 0420173026) Case No: CUP25-0002 & SEP25-0002. Lead Agency: City of Fife. List of Project Permits Included in the Application: Conditional Use Permit. Further Studies Requested: None at this time. Existing Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist, Traffic Impact Analysis, Noise Study, Vibration Study, Geotechnical Engineering Report, Cultural Resource Assessment.
Other Permits not included in the Application: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Grading, and any other permit requirements necessary for development of the property.
Comment Period: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project. You may also request notification of any hearings, a copy of the decision once made and information about appeal rights. Submit written comments or requests to the City of Fife, Attn: Sebas Waldvogel, 5411 23rd Street East, Fife, WA 98424 or email at comdev@fifewa.gov. The public comment period on this Notice of Application is fourteen (14) days. Comments must be received by 5:00 pm on October 23rd, 2025. This document constitutes notice of pending action according to the Tribal Agreement of 1989.
Public Hearing: The City of Fife Hearing Examiner will hold a Public Hearing regarding this Conditional Use Permit as described above. Notice will be sent out in accordance with Fife Municipal Code once the hearing has been scheduled.
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Oct 9 2025