PUBLIC NOTICE
PIERCE COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING
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Date/time: May 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Project: Haley State Park Conditional Use/Shoreline Substantial Permit
Application: 1059644, 1056146
Meeting ID: 952 2534 6725/Passcode: 624829
Applicant: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
County Staff: Brian Bischof, brian.bischof@piercecountywa.gov
Request: Applicant proposes initial development of the Haley Property to provide the first developed facilities in the park. Proposal includes access road, parking lot, approximately 1-mile-long ADA trail and overlook, and trail improvements. Shoreline work includes 154-foot-long boardwalk with diamond piers and wood planks. Additional work will include 30 linear feet of box steps within the wetland area for improved trail.
Date/time: May 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Project: Starry Farm Campground Conditional Use Permit
Application: 1050831
Meeting ID: 942 7082 1522/Passcode: 300069
Applicant: Starry Farm LLC
County Staff: Adonais Clark, Adonais.clark@piercecountywa.gov
Request: Construct a campground consisting of 12 campsites, to include a bathhouse with running water, toilet(s), and shower(s), to be served by Ashford Water District and an onsite septic system.
Date/time: May 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Project: Administrative Appeal: Liu
Application: 1055180
Meeting ID: 959 7364 0615/Passcode: 742271
Appellant: Han Rui Liu
County Staff: Dan Buhl, dan.buhl@piercecountywa.gov
Request: Appellants are appealing a May 22, 2025, decision of Dan Buhl, Senior Planner. Mr. Buhl issued a Non-Conforming Use Confirmation Letter (1033911) stating the occupants do not have non-conforming rights for a commercial or industrial use on the property.
Date/time: May 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Project: Administrative Appeal: Shipley
Application: 1067794
Meeting ID: 926 5147 7957/Passcode: 257892
Appellant: James and Renee Shipley, represented by Jane Koler, attorney
County Staff: Mark Luppino, email mark.luppino@piercecountywa.gov
Request: Appellants James and Renee Shipley are appealing a Violation Notice dated March 9, 2026, and attached Compliance Plan dated March 9, 2026, issued to Appellants regarding cargo storage containers that are located on the Shipley's property.
IPL0339601
May 13 2026