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 23, 2026 Proposal: On August 3, 2026, Nathan Machiela of Core States Group, Inc. on behalf of property owner, Elite Investment Group, LLC, submitted SEPA checklist (SEPA2026-020) and a Binding Site Plan (BSP2026-003) proposing development of three parcels consisting of approximately 281 multi-family dwelling units and approximately 22,300 square feet of commercial space distributed among seven buildings. The proposal includes all associated site improvements, including utilities, stormwater drainage facilities, erosion and sediment control measures, landscaping, parking, and access improvements. A Binding Site Plan is proposed to divide the property so that each multi-family development is located on its own lot. The project is located on parcels 115392077, 115392086, and 115392031. The proposal is subject to the applicable provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code. The proposal is not categorically exempt from SEPA under PMC 23.15.025(2)(f) and WAC 197-11-800 because it exceeds the applicable exemption thresholds by proposing excavation, grading, and fill of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material and the construction of more than 200 multi-family dwelling units. Legal: Parcels 115392077, 115392086, & 115392031 Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 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. SEPA2026-020 has been assigned to this proposal. The SEPA comment period will end August 23, 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: Building permits 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 August 23, 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 August 5, 2026, by: Shannon Zimmerman, Planner II, 525 N 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301