City of Tacoma-LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

City of Tacoma Determination of Environmental Nonsignificance

Lead Agency: City of Tacoma

Applicant: Basel Kitmitto

Proposal: Streets Initiative Package 18 project includes the construction of new roadway sections, asphalt grind and overlay, new catch basins, sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure upgrades, curb ramps improvements, sidewalk repair where feasible, and curb/gutter repair as needed. The Stormwater Outfall Maintenance and Stream Crossing: 19th Street and Crystal Springs project included in Package 18 will upsize the existing western outfall pipe and install an energy diffuser structure on the end of the existing pipe. Quarry spalls will be placed to stabilize the slope and support the existing pipe and structure. The roadway crossing prism will be reconstructed and an additional sidewalk and guardrail installed on the south side. No work will be completed below OHW of the creek. Disturbed areas will be restored to preconstruction conditions.

Location: Street From To

S. 19th St. S. Mountain 91st View Ave. Ave W.

S. Seashore S. 6th St. S. 19th St.

Dr. S. Walters S. 18th St. S. 19th

Rd. St.

S. 17th St. S. Crystal S. Sunset Springs Rd Dr.

Crystal S 19th St. City border

Springs Rd. with UP

SEPA Public Information Center File No. LU23-0146

The lead agency for this proposal 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 request.

Comments on this determination of environmental nonsignificance must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. September 27, 2023. 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 September 28, 2023. Appeals may be filed at the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County within 21 days after the final determination. 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 Building and Land Use Services, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402.

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).

Daily Index

IDX-984026

Issue/Publication Date: September 13, 2023