An application for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Threshold Determination in advance of applying for building permits for the Weidner Chelan Apple Blossom Center Apartments and Commercial/Retail Site.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SEPA Threshold Determination
Project File Number: | SEPA2025-06 |
Project Location: | 100, 103, 105, 107, and 114 Golden Ave, and
111 N Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA 98816.
Parcel Numbers: 272318627016, 272318627012, 272318627175, 272318627150, 272318627009, 272318627007 |
Owner / Applicant: | Molitor Development LLC for WA Chelan Apartments LLC |
Authorized Agent / Contact: | Josh Dunagan, 4121 W Peninsula Dr, Moses Lake, WA 98837 josh@molitordevelopment.com |
Application Date: | March 10, 2025 |
Determination of Complete Application Date: | April 7, 2025 |
Notice of Application Date: | April 9, 2025 |
Comment Due Date: | April 23, 2025 |
Public Hearing Date: | N/A |
Proposal: An application for a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Threshold Determination has been submitted in advance of applying for building permits for the Weidner Chelan Apple Blossom Center Apartments and Commercial/Retail Site. The project consists of one commercial/retail site and two phases of apartment construction.
The apartment construction includes 13 separate three-story buildings, a combination clubhouse/rental office, and associated parking and amenities. There are anticipated to be a total of 426 apartments, including up to 15% micro units (which are calculated as half a unit each), located across the following five properties: 111 N Apple Blossom Dr, 114 Golden Ave, 100 Golden Ave, 105 Golden Ave, and 107 Golden Ave. These parcels cover approx. 15.27 acres. Parking options will include surface lots, some with carports, as well as garages and on-site vehicle circulation.
The commercial/retail site is proposed at 103 Golden Ave and covers 1.8 acres. The commercial/retail property will have its own parking, but a portion of the apartment parking will be located on the commercial/retail site.
Proposed construction timing is as follows:
Phase 1:
- Offsite utility work scheduled to start in Summer 2025.
- Anticipated to be buildings A, B, I, J, K, L, M, Clubhouse, and associated parking/amenities: Goal is to begin earthwork in Fall/Winter 2025, Occupancy in Summer 2028. This includes 114 Golden Ave, 105 Golden Ave, 107 Golden Ave, and a portion of 100 Golden Ave.
- Commercial/Retail Site (103 Golden Ave): Southeast Corner of site; building and parking. The goal is to begin earthwork in Fall/Winter 2025, obtain occupancy in Summer/Fall 2027.
Phase 2:
• Anticipated to be buildings C, D, E, F, G, H and associated parking and amenities: Goal is to begin construction early 2028 and occupancy in Mid 2030 (estimate only, pending lease-up on Phase 1). This includes 111 N Apple Blossom Dr, and a portion of 100 Golden Ave.
Environmental Review: Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW and the SEPA Rules, chapter 197-11 WAC, the proposed project requires SEPA environmental review. A threshold determination will be issued after the public comment period. The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the SEPA threshold determination.
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 23, 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: City of Chelan Building Permits
Applicable Policies, and Requirements: The following development regulations will be used for project mitigation and consistency: 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 by visiting SEPA Register # 202501396 or at City Hall, Department of Community Development, 135 E. Johnson Avenue, Chelan, WA, during regular business hours.