The City of Bonney Lake Planning Commission will convene a PublicHearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the City Council Chambers to receive public testimony on Ordinance D16-14 related to amendments to the Residential Conservation District Code.

Project Name: Ordinance D16-14 (Residential Conservation District Code Amendments)

Application Number: 53300020

Name of Applicant: City of Bonney Lake

Site Location: City-wide

Project Description: The proposed amendments to the Residential Conservation District Code’s, commonly referred to as the RC-5 zone, purpose statement to clarify that properties zoned Residential Conservation District should not be developed at urban densities due to the presence of critical areas and agricultural uses. The amendments will also modified the minimum setbacks for properties zoned Residential Conservation District (RC-5).

Lead Agency: City of Bonney Lake.

Environmental Determination: The City of Bonney Lake Responsible SEPA Official has determined that the mabove described proposal is not anticipated to create significant adverse environmental impacts requiring the preparation of an environmental impact statement and has issued a Determination of Non-significance pursuant to WAC 197-11-340. This DNS shall become final and effective, provided a proper and complete appeal has not been filed, on March 31, 2016.

Written comments concerning the DNS must be submitted to the City of Bonney Lake Community Development Department at 9002 Main Street East, Suite 300, Bonney Lake WA, by 5:00 p.m., March 16, 2016. Comments should discuss specific environmental issues associated with this proposal and identify how the DNS does or does not address those issues.

Environmental Documentation: The following environmental documents were provided with the submittal: SEPA Environmental Checklist.

Public Comment: The public has the right to review contents of the official file for the proposal, provide written comments, participate in the public hearings/meetings, and request a copy of the final decision. The ordinance and any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City of Bonney Lake Community Development Department, at 9002 Main Street East, Suite 300 Bonney Lake, WA. Written comments related to the proposed amendments are also encouraged and will be accepted for consideration if filed with the Community Development Department on or before March 16, 2016.

For more information, contact Jason Sullivan, Senior Planner; phone (253) 447-4355; email address sullivanj@ci.bonneylake.wa.us.