NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Conditional Use Permit (Multi-Family R2) Date: April 9, 2026 Lead agency: Benton City 1009 Dale Ave. Suite A, Benton City, WA, 99320 Agency File Number: 20260120 Project Description: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) under BMC 20.21 for multi-family development in an R2 zone not to exceed the R2 density levels of 12 units per acre. Location: The site is approximately 1 Acre in size located on the west side of West 13th Street North of Ellen Street and South of Grace Avenue. Parcel # 118972013837002 Determination of Complete Application: This application was determined complete on April 9, 2026. The decision on this application will be made within one-hundred twenty days of the determination of complete application. Approvals, Actions, and Required Studies: SEPA Checklist Environmental Review: Benton City is the lead agency for this proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The City has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse environmental impacts and is anticipating issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). The process in WAC 197-11-340/350 is being used. The comment period shall begin April 11, 2026 and comments must be received by 4:00 PM April 28, 2026. A copy of the determination will be sent to those who comment or may be obtained upon request. The determination will have specific appeal information. Request for Written Comments on the Proposal: Written comments concerning the proposed project will be accepted until the Close of the Public Hearing scheduled before the Planning Commission April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM. You may send comments to; Responsible Official: Steve Zetz Position/Title: Community Development Address: 1009 Dale Ave, Suite A, Benton City WA 99320 Phone: 509-588-3322 Email: szetz@ci.benton-city.wa.us Application information including the SEPA environmental checklist and maps detailing the proposal are available during regular business hours at Benton City Hall 1009 Dale Avenue, Suite A. Benton City, WA 99320, or online at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Search.aspx . You may request paper copies of the Application, SEPA Checklist and supporting documents free of charge by contacting the responsible official listed above. Important Dates: April 11, 2026 Comment Period Starts April 28, 2026 4:00 P.M. Comment Period for SEPA Ends April 28, 2026 6:00 P.M. Planning Commission Public Hearing Closed Record Hearing City Council TBD Publication Date: April 11, 2026 Publication: Tri-City Herald IPL0330315 Apr 11 2026