Notice of Decision Upon Reconsideration
NOD CUP-2024-0007
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner Hearing Examiner has issued a modified decision on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the new Sumner Public Library development. The decision was a result of a request for reconsideration upon a previous decision. Additional details can be found below and with the project documents.
The public has the right to review the contents of the official file for the proposal and file an appeal per SMC 18.56.030(I). For purposes of LUPA appeal, the date of decision is March 4th, 2025. Appeals must be filed by Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 per SMC 18.56
Project Name: Sumner Public Library
Permit Application Number: CUP-2024-00007
Location: 15216 Main Street E, Sumner, WA 98390
Parcel(s) #: 0520193060, 0520197014, 0520197015
Description of Proposal: The site is made up of three parcels totaling approximately 1.7 acres, the parcels will be consolidated into one lot for the new Sumner Public Library building. The building will be approximately 17,500 SF with additional associated site development. Site development will include the East Main Street frontage and on-site parking on the south side of the site, lighting, landscaping and stormwater management.
Applicant: Pierce County Library District – 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98446 – Christina Neville-Neil
Contact: Ko Wibowo ko@architectureforeveryone.org 253-208-4052
Date of Application: October 8, 2024
Date of Complete Application: October 8, 2024
Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 10am. Hearing was hybrid, with access at City Hall 1104 Maple Street and online options.
Zoning: Project takes place in the General Commercial and Low Density Residential 8,500 and is within the East Main Street Design Area
SEPA: An MDNS was issued November 26th 2024 under SEPA-2024-0018
Other Required Permits:
Civil Permit(s)
Building Permit(s)
Main Street Design Area Modification Request
Developer Agreement
Conditional Use Permit
Compliance with all State and Federal regulations
Comment Period(s): Appeals may be filed per SMC 18.56.030(I). For purposes of LUPA appeal, the date of decision is March 4th 2025. Appeals must be filed by Tuesday March 25th, 2025 per SMC 18.56
Staff Contact: For comments/questions, please contact Scott Waller, Senior Planner 253-299-5527, scottw@sumnerwa.gov
Posted: March 11, 2025
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