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: August 3, 2026 Proposal: On July 2, 2026, Knutzen Engineering submitted a SEPA Environmental Checklist (SEPA2026-019) on behalf of the applicant for the development of Leased Lot 55 within Parcel No. 119210023, located at the northeast corner of Morasch Lane and W. Argent Road. The proposal consists of constructing a 3,550-square-foot convenience store with an attached gas station featuring three fueling islands (six fueling positions total) beneath a canopy. The project also includes installation of one 25,000-gallon double-walled underground storage tank (UST) for the storage of unleaded gasoline, premium gasoline, and diesel fuel, together with associated site improvements, utility infrastructure, parking, access, and landscaping. Based on the scope and scale of the proposed development, the project exceeds the SEPA categorical exemption thresholds established in WAC 197-11-800(2)(h). Accordingly, the proposal is subject to environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the 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 August 3, 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 threshold determination will be issued administratively by the City's SEPA Responsible Official in accordance with the provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code. Determination of Completeness: The application has been declared complete for the purpose of processing. Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Application: SEPA Environmental Review File No. SEPA2026-019 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end August 3, 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 the proposal prior to issuance of the threshold determination or to appeal any SEPA-related decision. Preliminary Determination of Regulations Used for 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 threshold determination is anticipated to be issued following the close of the comment period on August 3, 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: Craig Raymond, CED Deputy Director All comments should be directed to: Ivan Barragan, Planner III Prepared: July 14, 2026 By: Ivan Barragan IPL0358178 Jul 19 2026