NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING –
November 9th, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Proposal: The City is planning to extend an existing paved bicycle lane that currently tapers into a vehicle travel lane. The proposed project consists of constructing approximately 1,900 linear feet of paved bicycle lane/shared-use pathway extending west from the roundabout at Columbia Park Trail (recently renamed Paul Parish Drive) and SR 240.The site is zoned Open Space (OS). The file number is SMP-2026-0001.
Open Record Hearing: The City of Kennewick Hearing Examiner will conduct an open record hearing at 6:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026, at 210 W 6th Avenue, City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, which allows in person or virtual participation. To participate in the meeting virtually, use the link found at www.go2kennewick.com/244/Hearing-Examiner.
Environmental Documents and/or Studies Applicable to this Proposal: A Determination of Non-significance, ED-2026-0012, was issued on May 28th, 2026.
Determination of Completeness: The application was determined complete on August 4th, 2026, for processing.
Project Permits Associated with this Proposal: Building permit
Preliminary Determination of Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Title 18 (Zoning), Title 4 (Administrative Procedures) of the Kennewick Municipal Code and the land use policies contained in the Kennewick Comprehensive Plan.
Estimated Date of Decision: Within 10 business days of the Hearing Date of November 9th, 2026.
To Receive Notification of the Decision: Contact the Development Services Division at 210 W. 6th Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336 or via telephone at (509) 585-4280.
Appeal: Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Kennewick Hearing Examiner on this proposal may appeal to the Superior Court of Benton County within twenty-one (21) days of the date of decision.
Joseph Laris, Assistant Planner
The City of Kennewick welcomes full participation in public meetings by all citizens. No qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded or denied the benefit of participating in such meetings. If you wish to use auxiliary aids or require assistance to comment at this public meeting, please contact Steve Donovan at (509) 585-4361 or through the Washington Relay Service Center TTY by dialing 711, at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting to make arrangements for special needs.
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