NOTICE OF APPLICATION/SEPA DETERMINATION
(Optional DNS Process)
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SEPA Comment Period Deadline: April 8, 2026
Proposal: On February 26, 2026, SCJ Alliance submitted a Special Permit application (SP2026-004) and associated SEPA checklist (SEPA2026-004) proposing development of an 88-lot RV park. The project includes 13 parking stalls, including one ADA-accessible stall and two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Each RV lot is proposed to be 24 feet in width. The proposal also includes construction of an approximately 2,400-square-foot support building, which will provide an office, recreation amenities, eight individual shower units, washer/dryer facilities, a dog wash station, and propane sales. Site improvements include landscaping, a designated dog park, and outdoor recreation areas. Proposed signage includes an entry monument sign and internal wayfinding signage. Coordination with Public Works will be required due to the planned South Road 40 East extension. The project site is approximately 5.01 acres in size, zoned C-3 (General Business), and located southwest of the intersection of East Lewis Place and South Road 40 East. The current site address is 434 E. Lewis Place (Parcel No. 113730151), though a new address is anticipated upon development. The proposal is subject to applicable provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code.
Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026. 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 review. The SEPA determination will be issued administratively by the City's SEPA Responsible Official.
A separate open record public hearing on the Special Permit will be conducted by the Hearing Examiner at a later date. A decision is anticipated within 10 working days following the close of the public hearing, in accordance with the Pasco Municipal Code.
Determination of Completeness: The applications have been declared complete for the purpose of processing.
Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Application: Environmental Determination No. SEPA2026-004 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end April 8, 2026. 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.
Preliminary Determination of Regulations Used for Non-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 April 8, 2026.
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.
Phone: 509-544-4146
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: 525 N 3rd Ave 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 Matson, CED Director
All comments should be directed to: Ivan Barragan, Planner III
Prepared: March 19, 2026
By: Ivan Barragan
IPL0324311
Mar 25 2026