Notice Of Application
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner has received a Resource Wildlife Hazard Area (RWHA) application for the Olympic Rockeries to reduce a stream buffer and provide mitigation buffer and enhance existing buffer. 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, and request a copy of the final decision.
Comments may be emailed to the staff contact below, submitted or mailed to the attention of Scott Waller at 1104 Maple St. Sumner, WA 98390. Comments will be accepted if filed with the Development Services Department on or before July 7, 2026
Project Name: Olympic Rockeries Stream Buffer
Permit Application Number: RWHA-2025-0003
Location: 1827 West Valley Hwy
Parcel(s) #: 4495401045
Description of Proposal: The Olympic Rockeries site has proposed a buffer reduction of 1796sf of land in order to allow for vehicular circulation on a relatively narrow parcel of land ranging from approximately 75’ wide to 160’ wide. The proposal is in response to code enforcement actions for buffer encroachment along the eastern edge of the site. This proposal will include the placement of 1796sf of new buffer for mitigation of the proposed reduction. The proposal also includes restoration and enhancement of the remaining onsite buffer of approximately 12,589sf which will include removal of encroached development, revegetation and critical areas fencing and signage.
Applicant: Chris Guzek,12508 122ND AVE CT E PUYALLUP, WA 98374, (253) 376-2178, ceguzek@mac.com
Date of Application: December 3, 2025
Date of Complete Application: May 21, 2026
Hearing Date: No hearing is scheduled for this RWHA
Location/Zoom Link: NA for RWHA
Zoning: Project takes place in the Interchange Commercial zone
SEPA: N/A
Other Required Permits:
City of Sumner Development Permits
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 July 7, 2026
Staff Contact: For comments/questions, please contact Scott Waller, Senior Planner 253-299-5527, scottw@sumnerwa.gov
