SEPA – Optional DNS Process
Project File Number: SSDP2025-02 / SEPA2025-03
Project Location: 2126 W Terrace Ave, Chelan, WA 98816. Parcel Number: 272215662249
- Owner / Applicant: Joyce Knutson, 312 W Hasting Road, Spokane, WA 99218
- Authorized Agent / Contact: Jay Dirske, Grette Associates, a division of Farallon Consulting, LLC, 151 South Worthen Street, Suite 101, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Application Date: March 3, 2025
- Determination of Complete Application Date: March 4, 2025
- Notice of Application Date: March 12, 2025
Comment Due Date: April 11, 2025
Public Hearing Date: N/A
Proposal: An application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) to replace a 200 sq. ft. single-use dock that is to be removed with the repair of an existing seawall and install a 320 sq. ft. grated dock, relocate 2 existing watercraft lifts, and permit an existing mooring buoy. The City of Chelan Shoreline Master Program (CSMP) identifies the Shoreline Environment Designation as Residential – Single Family for the upland portion of the property.
Environmental Review: The City of Chelan, as SEPA lead agency, has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). This determination is based on preliminary review of the application materials including the submitted Environmental Checklist, Shoreline Technical Memo, JARPA form, and Dock Figures. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts on this phase of the proposed project. A copy of the threshold determination may be obtained upon request.
Comment Period: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. The public comment period on this application will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025.
Any person has the right to comment on this application and request a copy of any decision once made. Appeal procedures can vary according to the type of decision being appealed; please contact the Chelan Department of Community Development with questions about appeals.
Comments and requests for decisions must be submitted to: mlibbey@cityofchelan.us or by mail to: City of Chelan Planning, c/o Monica Libbey, P.O. Box 1669, Chelan, WA 98816
Other required permits not included in the application to the extent known by the City of Chelan: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA); United States Department of the Army (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) - Section 10; City of Chelan Building Permit
Applicable Policies, and Requirements: The following development regulations will be used for project mitigation and consistency: City of Chelan Shoreline Master Program, City of Chelan Municipal Code, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), Applicable State and Federal regulations.
The application and any related studies may be reviewed at City Hall, Department of Community Development, 135 E. Johnson Avenue, Chelan, WA, during regular business hours.