CITY OF CHELAN STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ...

CITY OF CHELAN STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Date: January 31, 2024 Lead Agency: City of Chelan Agency Contact for Comments: John Ajax, Community Development Director, 135 E. Johnson Avenue/PO Box 1669, Chelan, WA 98816; jajax@cityofchelan.us , (509) 682-8017 Project Contact for Information: Travis Denham, City Engineer, tdenham@cityofchelan.us, (509) 682-8055 Lead Agency File Number: SEPA2024-03 Project Description: The City of Chelan (City) had been experiencing wastewater surcharge in a gravity sewer main that runs along the northeast side of State Route (SR) 150. This gravity sewer main ultimately leads to the City’s wastewater treatment facility near the Columbia River. The existing sewer main will remain in place and approximately 510 linear feet of new 21-inch sewer main will be installed to the northeast of the existing pipeline. The project aims to enhance the capacity of the existing gravity sewer system, alleviating the observed surcharging issues. All work is located within the existing right-of-way. Project Location: The project limits exist in the northeast shoulder of SR 150 beginning near the intersection of SR 150 (also known as Chelan Falls Highway) and Willmorth Drive and continuing northwest approximately 600 feet. The project location is within the NW 1⁄4 of the NW 1⁄4 of Section 20, Township 27 North, Range 23 East. For a map of the project area, please contact the City of Chelan Planning Department at jajax@cityofchelan.us Project Applicant: City of Chelan The City of Chelan has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030. The City of Chelan has reviewed the project Environmental Checklist, available by contacting the City of Chelan Planning Department at the address below. This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions: The project is entirely situated within the existing public right-of-way. It has been designed by professional engineers and will incorporate on-site construction management, along with a plan for any inadvertent discoveries. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and the comment period will end on February 15, 2024 at 5 p.m. Responsible official: John Ajax Signature: /s/ John Ajax Date: January 31, 2024 Appeal process: Please contact the Planning Department for SEPA appeal procedures. Published in the Lake Chelan Mirror on January 31, 2024. #7207