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: October 29, 2025 Proposal: On September 26, 2025, Peter Harpster of Harpster Land Development submitted a SEPA checklist (SEPA2025-030) and a Preliminary Plat (PP2025-004) for the subdivision of 873 single-family detached residential lots within the proposed R-1 (Low-Density Residential) zoning district. The property, currently zoned R-T (Residential Transition), encompasses approximately 156 acres. While the rezone application (Z2025-009) is exempt from SEPA, it is being reviewed concurrently with the Preliminary Plat and this SEPA review. The proposed development consists of single-family detached homes to be constructed in ten phases. Subdivision improvements will include mass grading, construction of public roads, and installation of water, sewer, irrigation, and communication and power infrastructure. The project also includes multiple public pedestrian pathways to enhance walkability within residential blocks and a two-acre park proposed to be maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA). The site is located on Parcel No. 115180030 in Pasco, Washington (99301), generally north of Burns Road, west of Broadmoor Boulevard, south of future Dent Road, and east of future Dent/Fraser Road. The proposal is subject to the applicable regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code. Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 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) 544-4146 or via e-mail to: barragani@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 and rezone 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. SEPA2025-030 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end October 29, 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. 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), Title 28 (Critical Areas) 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, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation; 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 October 29, 2025. To receive notification of the threshold determination and any other information concerning this action, contact the Pasco Planning Division at barragani@pasco-wa.gov or at the address and telephone number listed below. Appeals: You may appeal the subsequent threshold determination by submitting a written appeal to one of the following addresses: Email: barragani@pasco-wa.gov Physical Address: City of Pasco – Community & Economic Development Department 525 N. 3rd Avenue, First Floor Pasco, WA 99301 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 293 Pasco, WA 99301 Appeals must be submitted within 14 days of issuance of the threshold determination. The appeal must be in writing, include a concise statement identifying the matter being appealed, and provide the basic rationale for the appeal. A filing fee is required in accordance with the City's Fee Resolution. Please note: Failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under City Code. All appeals should be directed to: Haylie Miller, CED Director All comments should be directed to: Ivan Barragan, Planner III Prepared: October 9, 2025 By: Ivan Barragan IPL0281085 Oct 15 2025