NOTICE OF APPLICATION/SEPA DETERMINATION
(Optional DNS Process)
Si necesita ayuda para entender este aviso o necesita más información, por favor llame al Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de la Ciudad de Pasco a 509-545-3441.
SEPA Comment Period Deadline: July 29, 2026
Proposal: On June 22, 2026, Knutzen Engineering on behalf of property owner, Kamaljit Singh submitted SEPA checklist (SEPA2026-015) proposing development of a 4,291SF gas station, 500SF coffee shop/drive-through, and a 9,880SF commercial retail building, along with all associated site improvements of utilities, drainage, and erosion control measures. The existing structures onsite will be demolished. The project is located on parcel 118351016. The proposal is subject to applicable provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code.
The proposal is not categorically exempt from SEPA pursuant to PMC 23.15.025(2)(f) and WAC 197-11-800 because it includes excavation, grading, and fill exceeding 1,700 cubic yards of soil.
Legal: 3012 ROAD 68, PASCO 99301 (Parcel 118351016)
Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on July 29, 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) 545-3497 or via e-mail to: zimmermans@pasco-wa.gov.
Open Record Hearing: A public hearing is not required for the SEPA review. The SEPA determination will be established administratively by the Pasco SEPA Administrator.
Determination of Completeness: The application has been declared complete for the purpose of processing.
Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Application: Environmental Determination No. SEPA2026-015 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end July 29, 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. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination and any other information concerning this action may be obtained by contacting the City of Pasco Planning Department.
Required Permits: A building permit and right-of-way permit will be required before any ground disturbing activities begin.
Estimated Date of the Determination: A DNS or MDNS will be issued following the close of the comment period on July 29, 2026.
To Receive Notification of the Environmental Determination: Contact the Pasco Planning Division at the address or telephone number above.
Appeals: You may appeal the subsequent threshold determination by submitting an appeal to CED within 14 days of issuance to planning@pasco-wa.gov, via postal mail to 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, or in person to the CED Planning Division at 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. The appeal must be in written form, contain a concise statement of the matter being appealed and the basic rationale for the appeal and be accompanied by required fee.
Responsible Official: Haylie Matson
Position/Title: Community and Economic Development Deputy Director
Phone (509) 545-3451
Address: PO Box 293, Pasco, WA 99301
Prepared July 10, 2026, by: Shannon Zimmerman, Planner II, 525 N 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301
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Jul 15 2026