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Notice Of Decision

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner’s Hearing Examiner has issued a decision on a Conditional Use Permit CUP-2025-0001 for a Mortuary Cold Storage Building.

The public has the right to review the contents of the official file for the proposal and request a copy of the final decision per SMC 18.56.


Project Name: Woodlawn Mortuary Cold Storage Building

Permit Application Number:
CUP-2025-0001

Location: XXX Valley Ave E, Sumner WA 98390

Parcel(s) #: 0420233054

Description of Proposal: Proposal for an addition of a 40’ x 92’ (3680sf) mortuary storage building associated with the existing operation of Woodlawn Abbey Mausoleum.

Applicant: Grant Middleton, Larson and Associates, 9027 Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA 98444

Date of Application: March 6th, 2025

Date of Complete Application: September 4th, 2025

Application Decision: Approved with conditions on October 29, 2025

Zoning: Low Density Residential 12,000 (LDR-12)

Other Required Permits:
Civil Permit(s)
Building Permit(s)
Design Review
Compliance with all State and Federal regulations

Associated Documents:

Appeal Period(s): Pursuant to SMC 18.56.030(I)(1) and 18.56.160(D), an appeal of a Type V Hearing Examiner decision regarding a Conditional Use Permit shall only be through the judicial system.

Staff Contact: For comments/questions, please contact Brayden Shannon, Assistant Planner 253-299-5528, braydens@sumnerwa.gov