LEGAL NOTICE
City of Tacoma Determination of Environmental Non-Significance
Lead Agency: City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division, DBA Tacoma Power, Natural Resources
Applicant: City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division, DBA Tacoma Power, Matt Peter, Natural Resources Proposal: Tacoma Power is proposing improvements to the Taidnapam North Boat Launch including: the construction of an ADA accessible ramp in the parking lot, the addition of a gravel parking lot at a lower elevation along the Riffe Lake Shoreline, and a 350-foot long fishing trail extending from the new parking lot towards riffe lake. These improvements will increase the ease of use and create safer recreation opportunities at the park.
Location: Lewis County parcel #030903000000. Section 34 of Township 12N and Range 05E.
LAT: 46.476132 N LONG: – 122.168602 W
SEPA Public Information Center File No. SEPA Number 202404993, Tacoma Record LU24-0180
City of Tacoma, Planning and Development Services, has made a preliminary determination that this project 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)(9c). 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 www.tacomapermits.org or upon request. Comments on this determination of environmental non-significance must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 2024 to Tacoma Public Utilities/Generation, Attn: Matthew Bleich, 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409. The City will reconsider this determination based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the determination.
Unless modified by the City, this determination will become a final determination on December 19, 2024. There is no administrative appeal opportunity for this Determination. Appeals may be filed at the Superior Court of the State of Washington within 21 days after the final Determination of Non-Significance is issued. Appeals to the Superior Court shall be taken in accordance with procedures and limitations set forth in RCW 43.21C.075. A copy of the appeal shall be filed with City of Tacoma, Planning and Development Services, Attn: Shirley Schultz. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs or services. Upon request, special accommodations will be provided within five (5) business days by contacting 591-5363 (VOICE) or 591-5070 (TTY).
IDX-1005369
November 19, 26, 2024
