2024 Land Use Actions

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This page provides you with the latest information and documents related to 2023 land use actions in Richland. You can browse through the different categories and click on the links to access referral packets, decision packets, maps, and other relevant materials. If you are unable to find the land use application materials you are looking for, please contact us at permittech@ci.richland.wa.us or call 509-942-7794.

Land use applications are reviewed according to timelines established within the Richland Municipal Code, Title 19, and applicable state laws.

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The public is encouraged to provide comments on any of these projects, by either mail, email, in person, or by attending the hearing on the listed date.
All comments received by the end of the public comment period will be included in the staff report. Comments received after the public comment period will be provided to the review authority at the public hearing.
Records submitted to the City of Richland as part of the planning or permitting process become public records subject to release under the Public Records Act.

Previous Actions:

Shoreline Master Program

Check out the most recent update on the Shoreline Master Program.

Annexations

There are currently no annexations.

Code Amendments

CA-2021-108 BMS Land Use Development Regulations Amendments (continued)

CA-2024-102 Horn Rapids Employment Center

Proposal: Zoning text amendment to prohibit mini-warehouses in the Horn
Rapids Employment Center.
Location: The Horn Rapids Employment Center includes: Horn Rapids Industrial Park, Horn Rapids Business Center, Horn Rapids Commercial Plaza, Horn Rapids Retail Plaza, and the City owned property fronting along the south side of Highway SR 240.
Public Hearing Date: October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: October 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

PLN-T4-2024-00002 Plat of Columbia Point

Proposal: Zoning text amendment to establish a new overlay zone within the Waterfront Zoning District (Columbia Point North) and to increase the maximum building height to 100 feet within this area.
Location: The properties are located in the northwest corner of the Plat of Columbia Point upon Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 114981013234001, 114981013224002, 114981013234003 and 114981013234004.
Public Hearing Date: October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: October 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

CPA2024-101 & Z2024-102 2599 Duportail St.

CPA2024-102 & Z2024-103 560 Bermuda

Environmental Reviews

EA2024-101 SEPA & DNS for 1975 Hagen RD

Proposal: This project includes the construction of 9 various sized mini-storage buildings and an office building with associated parking and improvements. The total square footage of the proposed buildings is approximately 43,000 sf.

Location: The project site is located at 1975 Hagen Road upon Assessor’s Parcel No. 134082000001002. The site is at the southwest corner of Hagen Rd and Snyder Rd in Richland, WA 99352.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: March 14, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-103 SEPA & DNS for 2455 Horn Rapids Rd

Proposal: Phased installation of a 24” sewer line with the first phase extending north from Battelle Blvd. to Horn Rapids Road and then east toward Stevens Drive. The second phase will extend approximately 2,600’ north from Horn Rapids Road with east and west extensions installed approximately 2,100’ north of Horn Rapids Road. Mitigation for approximately 3 acres of impacts to Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (primarily in the form of Shrub-Steppe Habitat) has already occurred for this and other projects proposed within the 1,641 acres of land conveyed to the City of Richland, Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) and Port of Benton (DOE/EA-1915 Mitigation Action Plan).

Location: This project is located within Sections 15 & 16, T10N, R28E W.M., Benton County, Washington.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: February 28th, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-104 SEPA & DNS for 3501 Stevens Dr

Proposal: Atlas Agro North America Corp is proposing to construct a fertilizer plant facility referred to as the Pacific Green Fertilizer Plant (PGF) in Richland, Washington.
The PGF would include the following elements: process units for hydrogen, ammonia and nitric acid production, water system including raw water, demineralized water, fire water, boiler water, and cooling water, air separation units, flare, check point entrances for security, administration building, fire station, equipment rooms, central control and laboratory room, storage buildings, truck loading station, rail unloading station, wastewater treatment facility, internal access roads, stormwater pond, and parking.

Location: The project will be located at 3501 Stevens Road in the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park, City of Richland, Benton County, Washington, Assessors Tax Parcel No. 110081000001004.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: May 3, 2024
Documents:

EA2024-105 SEPA & DNS for 2155 Keene Rd

Proposal: Mass grading of the Queensgate South Development (Phase 2).

Location: The project site is located at 2155 Keene Road upon Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 122983000012000, 122983000002006, 122983000001009 and 122983000002005.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: March 14, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-106 SEPA & DNS for 2004 Saint St

Proposal: Construction of a 4,800 sf post-frame building, utility service extensions, and a parking lot. Building will consist of 1,200 sf office space and a 3,600 sf RV maintenance shop.

Location: The project site is located at 2004 Saint Street upon Assessor’s Parcel #134081000022000, Richland, WA.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: March 14, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-110 SEPA & DNS for 3160 Duportail

Proposal: Construction of a 2,333 square foot, 19 foot tall Popeyes restaurant with associated site improvements on a 1.06-acre undeveloped parcel.

Location: The site is located at 3160 Duportail Street, Richland WA 99352.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: April 17, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-111 SEPA & DNS for 2807 Stevens Dr

Proposal: Construct a reinforced concrete box culvert underneath an existing BNSF rail line. Box culvert outside dimensions are 10-ft tall x 14-ft wide.

Location: Project location is located at the very north end of 2800 Stevens Drive (parcel # 122081000002001) at the existing American Rock pit area and the very south end of parcel # 122081000001001.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: April 17, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

EA2024-112 SEPA & DNS for 2551 Steptoe St

Proposal: Place approximately 5,500 CY of material from an adjacent intersection development project (SEPA was submitted for that
project previously – EA 2022-134).

Location: 2551 Steptoe Street. Directly west of the intersection of Steptoe
Street and Tapteal Drive. Richland, WA
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: June 27, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00010 SEPA & DNS for 2505 Stevens Dr

Proposal: Construction of a 25,000 s.f. steel building (main floor & mezzanine) and associated on-site parking and utility
improvements.

Location: 2505 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA. (APN Nos.127081013508003 & 127081013508002).
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: June 27, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00027 SEPA & DNS for 590 Gage Blvd

Proposal: Development of a 0.36‐acre site in the C‐1 zone with a 500 square foot drive‐through café.
Proponent: Clover Planning & Zoning LLC, Attn: Shane O’Neill,6904 Rogue Dr, Pasco, WA 99301
Location: 590 Gage Blvd is located at the northwest corner of Gage Blvd. and Leslie Drive, Richland, Washington.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: July 19, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00071 SEPA & DNS FOR COMP PLAN DOCKET

Proposal: City of Richland 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
and Associated Rezones. The City received two (2) applications
and SEPA Checklists for map and/or text amendments. The
items have been consolidated into the 2024 Docket of
Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zone Code
Amendments (as established by City Council on June 4, 2024)
and is file number PLN-T4-2024-00001. Staff has prepared a
SEPA Checklist to consolidate environmental review and
consider the cumulative effects of the docketed proposals.

Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: August 21, 2024
Documents:

2024 Comp Plan SEPA DNS Packet

EA2024-116 SEPA & DNS for Horn Rapids Employment Center

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00005 SEPA & DNS for 490 Englewood Drive

Proposal: Grading and commercial construction of mixed retail building.
Location: 490 Englewood Drive, Richland, WA 99352 APN: 126982000003005
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: August 23, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00077 SEPA & DNS For 3077 Kingsgate Way

Proposal: Construction of a new Flex-Use facility consisting of a 9,625 SF building and a 9,000 SF building along with associated site improvements.
Location: The site is located on 3077 Kingsgate Way Richland, WA 99354. Parcel #1221082013641004 according to the Benton County GIS Map.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: October 11, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00079 SEPA & DNS for 630 Truman Ave

Proposal: Installation of a booster pump station and related improvements for the City of Richland water utility’s Tapteal 2 pressure zone.
Location: The site is located at 630 Truman Ave., Richland, WA.
Determination: 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 on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Public Comments Due: October 18, 2024
Documents:

Referral Packet

PLN-T1-2024-00086 SEPA & DNS Plat of Columbia Point

Referral Packet

Miscellaneous

M2023-103 1750 McMurray Ave

Other Land Use Actions

There are currently no other land use actions.

Subdivisions and Plats

S2024-103 The Estates at White Bluff

Proposal: Story Family Five, LLC has filed rezone and preliminary plat applications to: 1) rezone the site from Suburban Agriculture (SAG) to Low-Density Residential (R-1-10) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and 2) subdivide a 29+ acre site into 79 lots (Preliminary Plat of The Estates at White Bluffs).
Location: The project site is located at 1004 Sirron Ave., which is located approximately 150-feet west of the intersection of Sirron Ave. and Jasper St. and approximately 150-feet west of the intersection of Sirron Ave. and Tomich Ave. (APN 120981000002004).
Public Hearing Date: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: August 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

Referral Packet
Staff Report
Request for Continuance - Preliminary Plat
Request for Continuance - Rezone

S2024-101 and Z2024-101 1251 Bermuda Rd/Peach Tree Estates II

Proposal:MD&D Investments, LLC has filed rezone and preliminary plat applications to: 1) rezone the site to R-2S (Medium-Density Residential-Small) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and 2) subdivide a 26+ acre site into 112 lots (Preliminary Plat of Peach Tree Estates II).
Location: The project site is located at 1251 Bermuda Rd which is located approximately 1500-feet west of the intersection of Queensgate Drive and Legacy Lane (APNs 1-34982000005007, 1-34982010595005, and 1-34982010595007). The proposed plat will have an average lot size of 6,130 square feet.
Public Hearing Date: April 8th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: April 7th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

S2024-102 4002 E 210 Pr NE Sterling Heights

Proposal:Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Sundance Capital 401K Plan ET AL
and James Sterling, has filed a preliminary plat application with associated road standard deviation requests to
subdivide a 97+ acre site into 55 lots and 6 tracts (Preliminary Plat of Sterling Heights).
Location: The project site is located at west of the existing terminus of Strawberry Lane and south of Interstate I-
182 upon the following parcel numbers: 120984000004000, 120984000003000, 120984000002000,
120984000006000 and 120983013387003.
Public Hearing Date: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: August 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

Zoning

SUP2024-101 & EA2024-113 for 1515 George Washington Way

Proposal: Sage Hill has filed a special use permit application to construct a substantial change to the cellular service monopole located at 1515 George Washington Way. The changes include reducing the overall height of the monopole and adding antenna to the exterior of the pole to accommodate service needs. These changes eliminate the previously approved concealment method of all equipment inside the existing pole. The ground story fenced area is to remain unchanged.
Environmental Review: The proposal is subject to environmental review. The City of Richland is lead agency for the proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed development. The environmental checklist and related file information are available to the public and can be viewed at www.ci.richland.wa.us.
Location: The project site is located at 1515 George Washington Way (APN 1-02983020732045). The existing monopole structure is located behind the La Bella Vita Restaurant and is approximately 300 feet northwest of the nearby George Washington Way and Torbett Street intersection.
Public Hearing Date: June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: June 9th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planning, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

PLN-T2-2024-00003 Special Use Permit for 590 Gage Blvd

Proposal: Shane O’ Neill, Clover Planning and Zoning, on behalf of Wake Up Call coffee, has filed a special use permit application to construct a 498 square foot drive through coffee stand located at 590 Gage Boulevard. The subject site is designated as the Neighborhood Retail Business (C-1) zone, which requires a special use permit for the drive through restaurant use in accordance with RMC 23.22.030 commercial land use table.
Environmental Review: The proposal is subject to environmental review. The City of Richland is lead agency for the proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and issued a determination of non-significance on 7/3/2024.
Location: The project site is located at 590 Gage Boulevard (APN 1-26984000012000).
Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: August 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planning, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

PLN-T2-2024-00002 Major Variance for 1837 Norwood Ct

Proposal: Zack McLeod of McLeod Home Design (applicant) has applied for a major variance on behalf of Thomas and Trudy Andersen (owners) requesting relief from the rear yard setback requirement of the R-1-10 residential zoning district to allow the construction of a residential addition to within approximately 16 feet of the rear property line, rather than 25 feet as typically required.
Environmental Review: The proposal is not subject to environmental review.
Location: The project site is located at 1837 Norwood Court (APN 1-03981050000003).
Public Hearing Date: July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: July 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planning, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

PLN-T3A-2024-00001 Rezone for 9025 Center Parkway

Proposal: Rick Simon, RPS Planning Consulting LLC. (applicant) has filed a zone change application on behalf of Tim Bush (owner) to rezone approximately 1.7 acres from Neighborhood Retail (C-1) to Retail Business (C-2). The site area is designated as Commercial by the Richland Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has proposed a property use and development agreement to limit specific commercial uses and building height to be similar to the C-1 zone.
Environmental Review: The proposal is not subject to environmental review.
Location: The project site is located at 9025 Center Parkway, Richland, WA, and the adjacent properties to the south of this property (APNs 1-01881BP5258001, 1-01881BP5258002, 1-01881BP5258003, and 1-01881BP5258004).
Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: August 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planning, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents:

PLN-T2-2024-00004 Major Variance 507 George Washington Way

Proposal: Andres Herrera of Affordable Handyman Services LLC (applicant) has applied for a major variance on behalf of Adrian Garcia (owner) requesting relief from the rear yard setback requirement of the R-2 residential zoning district to allow the conversion of an existing detached garage into a residential use within approximately 3 feet of the rear property line, rather than 25 feet as typically required.
Environmental Review: The proposal is not subject to environmental review.
Location: The project site is located at 507 George Washington Way (APN 1-11984020557006).
Public Hearing Date: August 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: August 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planning, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352.
Documents: