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Notice of Application

SEPA-2024-0018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner SEPA Official has received an application for the new Sumner Public Library development. 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, provide written comments, participate in the public hearings/meetings, and request a copy of the final decision.
Comments may be emailed to the staff contact below or mailed to the attention of the staff contact at 1104 Maple St. Sumner, WA 98390. Comments will be accepted if filed with the Development Services Department on or before October 30, 2024


Project Name: Sumner Public Library

Permit Application Number: SEPA-2024-0018

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: September 13, 2024

Date of Complete Application:
October 4, 2024

Hearing Date: No hearing is scheduled for this SEPA, any future hearing for this project will include separate noticing per SMC 18.56.

Location/Zoom Link: NA for SEPA. The CUP will include a hearing and separate notice.

Zoning: Project takes place in the General Commercial and Low Density Residential 8,500 and is within the East Main Street Design Area

SEPA: MDNS is likely to be issued

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


Associated Documents:

Comment Period(s): Any persons desiring to submit written comments concerning this application may submit written comments to Scott Waller of the Development Services Department. City of Sumner, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390 no later than October 30, 2024

Staff Contact: For comments/questions, please contact Scott Waller, Senior Planner 253-299-5527, scottw@sumnerwa.gov

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