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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.
Shoreline Master Program
Check out the most recent update on the Shoreline Master Program.
Annexations
There are currently no annexations.
Code Amendments
Proposal: Amendment to the Richland Municipal Code by re-writing Title 24 which pertains to how land is divided within city limits. The intent of the re-write is to update the code to reflect current land division law and to establish regulatory requirements and procedures for land division actions such as boundary line adjustments, parcel consolidations and exempt land divisions.
Location: City wide
Public Hearing Date: September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: September 20, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager
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Proposal: The City of Richland is proposing to amend the Richland Municipal Code by amending RMC
23.22.040 to increase the maximum building height within the Waterfront Zone from 55’
to 85’ and by amending RMC 23.38.080 by removing the Waterfront Zone from the area
in which specific height allowances are allowed.
Location: City wide
Public Hearing Date:December 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due:December 6, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact:Mike Stevens, Planning Manager
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Proposal: The City of Richland is proposing to amend the Richland Municipal Code by amending RMC 27.08.040(A)(2) to permit all public school district campuses, not just high schools, the benefit of the provisions of that Code section.
Location: City wide
Public Hearing Date: January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: January 16, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Matthew Howie, Senior Planner
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Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Proposal: 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket
Location: Citywide
Public Hearing Date: September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: September 6, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Mike Stevens, Planning Manager
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Environmental Reviews
Proposal: Construction of a new 4-story hotel containing 126 rooms and associated site improvements including off-street parking, storm drainage facilities, landscaping and installation of utilities.
Location: The site address is 1289 Tapteal Drive, Richland, Washington (APN No. 130993000001008).
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 21, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of a 2-story building (single level with daylight basement with a layout of 6,130 square feet) with associated parking. There will be approximately 2,242 CY of cut which will balance on-site. Approximately 1.03 acres will be affected by the grading proposed for this project.
Location: The site address is 304 Thayer Drive, Richland, WA 99352 and is located northeast of the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Thayer Drive with Benton County parcel number 1-1598-102-0400-004.
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 13, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of an approximately 80’ x 101’ 2-story warehouse building, three (3) storage buildings of various sizes, placement of up to 12,000 cyds of fill material, construction of an engineered retaining wall, development of 196 car stalls and 32 RV stalls as well as other site improvements.
Location: The site address is 2505 Van Giesen Street and 2500 Chester Road, Richland, WA 99352 and is located upon Benton County parcel numbers 104984000005000 and 103983000001000.
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 15, 2023
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Proposal: Approximately 800 cubic yards of on-site grading in preparation for the construction of two (2) pre-engineered metal buildings (4,800 s.f. and 12,800 s.f. respectively). The proposed development has been designed to be consistent with the City of Richland’s Critical Areas regulations as the site contains wetlands and/or wetland buffer areas.
Location: The site address is 2250 Robertson Drive, Richland, WA 99354.
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 25, 2023
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Proposal: Development and construction of a mini-storage facility with six (6) CMU buildings, an 8-ft tall perimeter block wall, paved driveway and access areas, and installation of water lines and hydrants.
Location: The site address is 785 Hanford Street, Richland, WA 99354.
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 25, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of two (2) pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) each of which will be between 12,000 and 14,000 s.f. in size along with new utilities and parking facilities.
Location: The site address is 2622 Robertson Way, Richland, WA 99354. The project is located upon a portion of APN 128081000002006City of Richland, Benton County, 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: April 25, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of an RV and mini-warehouse storage facility.
Location: 2557 Logan Street, 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: August 31, 2023
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Proposal: Repair existing dock to meet the new standards of the 2012 McNary Shoreline Management Plan. Repairs will include an installation of 4’x4’ concrete shore anchor, 8’x20’ floating dock with 4’x64’ ramp, and up to 4 piles. The dock will be used for recreational purposes primarily during the summer months.
Location: This project is located on the river side of 2626 Harris Ave, Richland WA. Section 25, Township 10, Range 28.
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 5, 2023
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Proposal: This proposal consists of the construction of a Flex-Use (51%Office/49% Warehouse) PEMB’s (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings) broken out into 3 Phases. Phase 1 consists of the entire site mass grading and construction of a 57,736 SF PEMB with associated parking and R.O.W Improvements along Leslie Rd, Phase 2 will consist of the construction of a 56,613 SF PEMB with associated parking, & Phase 3 consists of the construction of a 78,400 SF PEMB with associated parking.
Mitigation for impacts to shrub-steppe habitat will occur in the form of preservation or purchasing the equivalent of 20.32 acres of shrub-steppe habitat.
Location: The main lot is located on 4401 Leslie Road in Richland, WA 99352. Parcel # 111881012147003 according to the Benton County GIS.
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 9, 2023
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Proposal: The project involves installing a new in-kind boiler within the existing Richland Wastewater Treatment anaerobic digester building and the installation of a new waste gas burner flare. There will be piping from the gas handling room to the location of the new flare. The existing waste gas burner and conduit, above ground compressed gas storage tankage and piping, and various pipe and appurtenances will be removed.
Location: The location is at 555 Lacy Road, Richland Washington , at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work will take place in and around the existing anaerobic digester building.
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 5, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of a 7000 s.f. single story multi-tenant retail building with a drive through lane. The development will include landscaping, storm water mitigation and parking.
Location: The development is located on Adjusted Parcel 1 of RS 5834. The parcel is located on the south side of Duportail St between Keene Rd and Queensgate Drive.
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 5, 2023
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Proposal: The project consists of the construction of approximately 0.2 miles of a new urban roadway. The work involves approximately 1.00 acres of roadway excavation. This will include embankment and compaction, crushed surfacing top and base course, HMA ½”, cement concrete traffic curb and gutter, asphalt concrete pathway, roadside storm ditches, waterline, sewer line, illumination system, mulch, signage, and striping.
Location: This project is located within the NW1/4 of S28, T10N and R28E. The project’s physical location is at the intersection of Kingsgate Way and Clubhouse Lane, in 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 5, 2023
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Proposal: The project consists of a 5400 s.f. car wash on approximately 1.28 acres of undeveloped land. Construction will consist of a parking lot and drive aisles, driveway improvements, and utilities. The project will also consist of the demolishing of an existing shed.
Location: The proposed site is located at 2200 Columbia Park Trail, Richland Washington. Parcel number: 122982020003007
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: November 21, 2023
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Proposal: he City of Richland is proposing to amend the Richland Municipal Code by re-writing Title 24 which pertains to how land is divided within city limits. The intent of the re-write is to update the code to reflect current land division law and to establish regulatory requirements and procedures for land division actions such as boundary line adjustments, parcel consolidations and exempt land divisions.
Location: City-Wide
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: September 1, 2023
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Proposal: City of Richland 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket and Associated Rezones. The City received six (6) applications and SEPA Checklists for map and/or text amendments. The items have been consolidated into the 2023 Docket of Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zone Code Amendments (as established by City Council on July 6, 2023) and is file number CPA2023-107. 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 16, 2023
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Proposal: The project is to create a new section in Richland Municipal Code Title 22.10 entitled 22.10.395 “Variances”. This section will add the opportunity to request relief from dimensional requirements, if the conditions to grant the variance are met.
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: September 28,2024
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Proposal: Amend RMC 23.22.040 to increase the maximum building height within the Waterfront Zone from 55’ to 85’ and remove a portion of subnote #12 which states that “Buildings in the WF district that are not subject to the Richland Shoreline Master Program shall not exceed a height of 35 feet, unless the Planning Commission authorizes an increase in building height to a maximum height of 55 feet, based upon a review of the structure and a finding that the proposed building is aesthetically pleasing in relation to buildings and other features in the vicinity and that the building is located a sufficient distance from the Columbia River to avoid creating a visual barrier.”
Amend RMC 23.38.080 to remove the allowance for towers, gables, penthouses, scenery, lofts, cupolas, water tanks, similar structures and mechanical appurtenances from being erected on a building to a height greater than the limit established within the Waterfront Zone.
Location: City-Wide
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: November 17, 2023
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Proposal: This proposal includes the construction of a 27,850-sf metal framed, canvas storage tent on a paved pad.
Location: 2579 Stevens Dr, 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: December 29, 2023
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Proposal: This proposal includes a Citywide Code Amendment to permit the construction of freestanding signs within the Parks and Public Facilities Land Use District.
Location: 930 Long Ave, 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: January 10, 2024
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Proposal: Construct a 15,175-sf addition to an existing 13,551 sf building and associated site improvements.
Location: The project is located at 2588 N. Columbia Center Blvd, Richland WA. Portion of the NW 1/4, S29, T9N, R29E, WM, Parcel # 129992000007000 and 129992000008000.
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: December 29, 2023
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Proposal: Construction of a commercial storage facility consisting of sixty(60) parking spaces, totaling approximately 33,240 square feet and drive aisle for a total site of 91,865 square feet. The project will consist of approximately 3,047 cubic yards of earth to be moved/filled.
Location: The project is located at 905 Curie Street in Richland, Washington. The site is described as Lot 2 of SP 3612.
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: January 5, 2023
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Zoning
Proposal: Special use permit application on behalf of NC Ventures by AHBL, Inc. to establish and operate a Recreational Vehicle [RV] Park along with associated parking, recreation space and guest amenities.
Location: 7.22 acres within Assessor’s Parcel Number 1-04984000001000.
Public Hearing Date: April 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Matthew Howie, Senior Planner at 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.
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Proposal: Special use permit application on behalf of Dish Wireless, LLC to construct an 80-foot-tall cellular monopole structure.
Location: 311 Van Giesen Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 102983020732025. The facility will lease approximately 350 square feet on the property for the pole and related equipment.
Public Hearing Date: May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: April 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.
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July’s Hearing Examiner meeting is being re-scheduled from 6:00 PM, Monday, July 10th to 1:00 PM, Friday July 14th
Proposal: Special use permit application on behalf of American Rock Products to expand and operate an industrial aggregate mining operation.
Location: 25 acres within Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 1-22081000002001 and 1-22081000001002.
Public Hearing Date: May 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: April 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Matthew Howie, Senior Planner at 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.
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Proposal: Aqtera Engineering, has filed a change of zoning application to rezone approximately 4.7 acres near the intersection of Keene Road and Queensgate Drive from Agricultural (AG) and Suburban Agricultural (SAG) to Retail Commercial (C-2).
Location: The project site is currently vacant and located south of Keene Road and west of Queensgate Drive (APN 1-22983000002005).
Public Hearing Date: June 12th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.**Per Applicant request postponed to July 10th,2023 at 6:00 p.m.**
Public Comments Due: June 2nd, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner
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July’s Hearing Examiner meeting is being re-scheduled from 6:00 PM, Monday, July 10th to 1:00 PM, Friday July 14th
Proposal: The City of Richland, has filed a change of zoning application to rezone approximately 366 acres near the intersection of Twin Bridges Road and State Highway 240 from Agricultural (AG) to Public Parks and Facilities (PPF). This change of zoning is intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan which designates this area as Developed Open Space.
Location: The site is generally located west of Twin Bridges Road, east of Beardsley Road, north of State Highway Route 240, and south of Horn Rapids Road this parcel is specifically known as parcel number APN 118081000002001 along with the unaffected portion to the south of the highway, only the portion north of State Highway Route 240 is subject to this zone change.
Public Hearing Date: September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: September 1, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner
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Proposal: MFJG Holdings, LLC has filed a change of zoning application to rezone 3 parcels on the same block from Business commerce to Light industrial.
Location: 801 Dalton Street. Parcel numbers: 1-2308-301-3398-002, 1-2308-301-3398-003, 1-2308-301-3398-004
Public Hearing Date: November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Matthew Howie, Senior Planner
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Proposal: Cedar Creek Architectural Design on behalf of CCWO13 LLC has filed a rezone application to rezone 2.07 acres from Retail Business (C-2) to General Business (C-3).
Location: The parcel is located at 953 Jericho Court (APN: 122982020003012).
Public Hearing Date: January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner
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Miscellaneous
Proposal: Height increase request in Waterfront (WF) zoning to allow for 55'.
Location: 1154 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352.
Public Hearing Date: September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: September 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Matthew Howie, Senior Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.
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Other Land Use Actions
There are currently no other land use actions.
Subdivisions and Plats
Proposal: Subdivide a 38.2-acre site, with two-hundred twenty-seven (227) residential lots, eight (8) commercial lots, three (3) tracts associated with pedestrian access or proposed park space, and related infrastructure (Preliminary Plat of Desert Sky).
Location: The project site is at the northwestern terminus of Meritage Avenue, north of Ava Way and east of Dallas Road near Badger Mountain. The parcel is roughly in the shape of the letter “L” rotated 180-degrees with approximately 725-feet
of frontage along Dallas Road, 740-feet of frontage on Ava Way, and 890 feet fronting Meritage Avenue
(APNs (APNs: 1-29982000001002 & 1-32983000003037).
Determination: A Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement was completed for this site at the
time the City adopted the subarea plan for the Badger Mountain South area in 2010. The property was annexed and
the City adopted a Planned Action Ordinance (RMC 19.50). The effect of the Planned Action Ordinance is that
standard SEPA review is not required, provided that any project proposed within the boundaries of the master
planned community is consistent with the master plan and with the mitigation measures identified in the adopted
SEPA documents/process. Projects determined to be consistent with the subarea plan, the Master Agreement
between the City and Nor Am Investment, and the mitigation measures enumerated in the adopted SEPA documents
are issued a Planned Action Consistency Determination (PACD).
Public Comments Due: 10/16/2023 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing Date: 11/13/2023 6:00 p.m.
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Proposal: change of zoning and preliminary short plat application to rezone from R-2 to R-2S
Location: 521 Smith Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Number 110984020129011.
Public Hearing Date: May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Comments Due: April 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.
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Proposal: Divide 20 acres of commercial property into 4 lots and construct a private road with utilities to serve each lot.
Location: 225 Jackrabbit Lane, Kennewick, WA 99338
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. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen days from the date of issuance.
Public Comments Due: October 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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Proposal: Goose Ridge Development Corporation has filed a Plat Amendment application requesting to increase the number of construction phases from three to five for the preliminary plat of Goose Ridge Estates II.
Location: Parcel#: 133-983-0000-01003, 133-983-0000-01005. Portions of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 33, TWN. 09 N, RGE. 28 E, WM., City of Richland, Benton County, Washington
Public Hearing Date: June 12, 2023 at 6pm
Public Comments Due: June 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Kyle Hendricks, Planner
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Proposal: Darrin Sweeney, on behalf of Badger Communities, LLC has filed preliminary plat major amendment to subdivide a 174-acre site into 535 single-family residential lots, 2 multi-family residential lots, and 12 public-amenity tracts to revise an earlier-approved preliminary plat called BMS South Orchard (S2021-104).
Location: Parcel#: Four (4) parcels (APN 1-04882000006000, 1-04882000003000, 1-04882000004000, 1-04882000005000) north of Reata Road and west of Karlee Drive.
Public Hearing Date: June 12, 2023 at 6pm
Public Comments Due: June 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Matthew Howie, Planner
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July’s Hearing Examiner meeting is being re-scheduled from 6:00 PM, Monday, July 10th to 1:00 PM, Friday July 14th