Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City of Sumner PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING on an update to Sumner Zoning Code Title 18 – Historic & Cultural Preservation Regulations as described below. Written comments are due by March 27, 2024 by 5:00 pm to annsi@sumnerwa.gov or comment at the public hearing. The public has the right to review the 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.
Proposal Name: 2024 Sumner Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Historic & Cultural Preservation Regulations
Proposal Description: The City of Sumner is updating its Comprehensive Plan to meet the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act and other regional policies. As part of this update, the City will amend its Zoning Regulations with new provisions for historic/cultural preservation. Proposed regulations include:
• Add a requirement that applicants proposing a building demolition or significant new construction in the Town Center Plan area, on sites with structures more than 45 years old, must request a consultation with the State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP).
• Add a requirement that DAHP’s recommended mitigation measures (if received in a timely fashion) must be considered and implemented only if appropriate to the site/project.
• Require Inadvertent Human Remains Discovery Language to be included in permits; require provisions in permits to immediately stop work and notify appropriate agencies if artifacts are uncovered during site work.
More detailed information on proposed policy and code changes is contained in the Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan documents for the Environment Element, located on the City’s website at: https://connects.sumnerwa.gov/planning-sumners-future
Location / Parcel(s) #: City-wide
Permit Application #: CTA-2024-0002
Applicant/Rep: City of Sumner
Hearing Date and Time: April 4, 2024 at 6:00pm
SEPA Environmental Review: The Comprehensive Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), evaluating potential impacts of proposed policy and regulation changes, was issued on March 1, 2024.
Hearing Location / Zoom Virtual Meeting Link: The public is welcome to attend this meeting in-person at Sumner City Hall Council Chambers 1104 Maple Street, or virtually by using the meeting access link below.
JOIN VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM MEETING: https://sumnerwa-gov.zoom.us/j/85115707843
Or by phone: 12532158782 (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 851 1570 7843
Comment Period: Written comments due: March 27, 2024 by 5:00 pm, or oral comments taken during the public hearing. Submit written comments to annsi@sumnerwa.gov, or Sumner Community Development 1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA 98390.
Associated Documents:
Other Required Approvals: City Council, Puget Sound Regional Council, Dept of Commerce, other agencies.
Staff Contact: Direct questions to: Ann Siegenthaler, Community Development Department, 253-299-5520 or annsi@sumnerwa.gov
Date of Application: 02/15/24
Date of Complete Application: 02/22/24
Published/Posted/Mailed: March 12, 2024
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