HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-19 LUP18-079. SEPA Notice 2018 WATER SYSTEM PLAN
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, ADOPTION OF EXISTING
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND AVAILABILITY OF SEPA CHECKLIST
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City of Port Townsend (LUP18-079
Location:
The SEPA review for the 2018 WSP Update will apply to the entirety of the Port
Townsend water service area as adopted by the abbreviated 2014 WSP.
In addition to serving the
residents of the City, the system provides water to the Port Townsend Paper Company, the Glen Cove
area to the south of the City, the unincorporated rural area just to the west of the City, and wholesale
water to Public Utility District No. 1 of Jefferson County (PUD) for its use in supplying the South
For detailed illustrations of the City of Port Townsend's water service area, please
Hastings Loop.
refer to the maps and figures contained in the City's 2018 Draft WSP Update.
Lead Agency:
City of Port Townsend
Determination of Non-Significance, Adoption of Existing Environmental Documents and Notice
of Availability of SEPA Addendum:
Title of document being adopted:
Final Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for adoption
of the City's abbreviated 2014 Water System Plan (WSP).
Date adopted document was prepared:
July 15, 2014
Description of document (or portion) being adopted:
Final DNS with the Exhibits and
References therein.
The document is available to be read at (place/time):
The City of Port Townsend's
Development Services Department (DSD) at the address listed below. Hours available for review
are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday except National Holidays.
After independent review, the City has identified and adopted this document as being appropriate
for this proposal. The document meets the City’s environmental review needs for the current
proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker.
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist and other information in file with the lead agency. This information is
available to the public on request.
SEPA Public Comment/Appeal Period:
This SEPA document is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and WAC 197-11-625. Written
comments/appeals concerning the SEPA determination must be submitted to the Development
4:00 PM, October 4, 2018.
Services Department no later than Please address any written comments
to John McDonagh, DSD Senior Planner, at the address below.
GMA Notice:
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the City will be requesting expedited state agency
review of the above referenced amendments.
Planning Commission and City Council Open Record Public Hearings:
At least two open
record public hearings on the proposed WSP update will be held prior to adoption – one before
the Planning Commission and one before the City Council. Dates for these hearings have not yet
been determined but public notice will be provided once the hearings have been scheduled. The
Planning Commission's hearing will be structured with a narrow focus aimed at providing a
recommendation to the City Council on whether the updated WSP as a functional plan is
consistent with the City's existing Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
John McDonagh, Senior Planner, (360) 344-3070
Responsible Official: Title:
Lance Bailey, AICP Development Services Director
Address:
City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street, Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Date:
September 19, 2018