PIERCE COUNTY NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Preliminary Plat: Mountain Highway East Mountain Highway Investment LLC/Blue Fern Development 1042114 / 1041410 / 1042115 Notice is hereby provided in accordance with PCC, Chapter 18.80 and Section 18D.40.050, and WAC 197-11-510 that Pierce County has issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on the following proposal: Divide 6 parcels with a combined acreage of 19.25-acres (14.63 net developable) into 243 lots for attached townhomes and associated Tracts for storm, active & passive recreation, open space and utilities, and driveway access off Mountain Hwy East. Pierce County, acting as lead agency, has determined that the proposal will not result in significant adverse impacts on the environment if the conditions in the MDNS are met. Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030(2)(C) an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required. This decision was made after the review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file. This information is available to the public on request. This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350. Pierce County may not act on this proposal prior to April 15, 2026. Comments must be submitted by close of business on April 14, 2026. An appeal of this determination must be filed no later than April 28, 2026. Appeal Submittal Information can be found at: Administrative Appeals | Pierce County, WA - Official Website IPL0327682 Apr 2 2026