An application for a Written Exemption from a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the normal repair and maintenance of a stormwater system by removing existing underground drainage pipe and installing larger pipe and new catch basins.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SEPA – Optional DNS Process
Project File Number: | SSDP2025-12 / SEPA2025-10 |
Project Location: | 506 S EMERSON ST, Chelan, WA 98816. Parcel Number: 272213850097 |
Owner / Applicant: | APPLICANT: Barbara Wadkins, PO Box 1702, Chelan, WA 98816; OWNER: Chelan County PUD |
Authorized Agent / Contact: | Jessica Pavelka, Pacific Engineering & Design, PLLC, 200 S Columbia St #300, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Application Date: | June 2, 2025 |
Determination of Complete Application Date: | June 3, 2025 |
Notice of Application Date: | June 6, 2025 |
Comment Due Date: | June 20, 2025 |
Public Hearing Date: | N/A |
Proposal: An application for a Written Exemption from a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) for the normal repair and maintenance of a stormwater system by removing existing underground pipe and installing larger pipe and new catch basins. The City of Chelan Shoreline Master Program (CSMP) identifies the Shoreline Environment Designation as Park/Public for the upland portion of the property.
Application Materials: Available on the State's SEPA Register #202502371
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 Permitting Drawings. 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 June 20, 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 Fill and Grade 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), 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.