CITY OF RICHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING (PLN-T3A-2026-00005) Notice: Tracy Helmsworth, on behalf of the property owner, Washington State University, has filed a rezone application to change the zoning designation of the project site from PPF (Parks and Public Facilities) to UNIV (University), reflecting the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. To view the application materials, please visit the City of Richland's Land Use webpage at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use. Project Site: The project site is generally located south of University Drive, east of Q Avenue, east of Salk Avenue, west of George Washington Way, and north of Hanford Street, Parcel Number 123083013796003. Public Hearing: The Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing and review of the application on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland City Hall Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard. All interested parties are invited to participate in the public hearing. Environmental Review: The proposal is not subject to environmental review and is exempt from the SEPA review process, as described in WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). Public Comment: Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions pertaining to this application should notify Chase Reed, Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. Comment Period Starts: April 12, 2026 Comment Period Ends: May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. However, written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, to be incorporated into the staff report. Comments received after that time will be entered into the record during the hearing. Date Published: Sunday, April 12, 2026 IPL0329876 Apr 12 2026