Notice of Decision
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner issued a decision to approve with conditions a Resource Wildlife Hazard Area application for the Olympic Rockeries to reduce a stream buffer in a limited area of their site 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, and appeal the final decision.
Appeals can be filed through the judicial system for 21 days from the decision date below.
| 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: | NA |
| Other Required Permits: | -City of Sumner Development Permits -Compliance with all State and Federal regulations |
| Decision | Approved with conditions. See decision document for list of conditions. |
| Appeals | Appeals can be filed through the judicial system for 21 days from September 8th 2026. |
| Staff Contact: | For comments/questions, please contact Scott Waller, Senior Planner 253-299-5527, scottw@sumnerwa.gov |
| Published: | September 8, 2026 |
| Posted/Mailed: | September 8, 2026 |
Associated Documents:
Olympic Rockeries Buffer Reduction Mitigation Plans.pdf
Olympic Rockeries Buffer Reduction Final Request Letter.pdf
Olympic Rockeries Buffer Reduction Final Site Plan.pdf
Olympic Rockeries Buffer Reduction City of Sumner Report and Decision.pdf
