City of Moses Lake

Living Word Lutheran Church, submitted an application for a conditional use permit on January 24, 2013.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Living Word Lutheran Church, submitted an application for a conditional use permit on January 24, 2013. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on January 30, 2013. The proposal is to convert a portion of an existing building into a church in the General Commercial & Business Zone at 2609 W. Broadway Avenue, legally described as Lot 1, Thompson Plat #1. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 14: Environmental Regulations, Title 16: Buildings and Construction, Title 18: Zoning, and Title 20: Development Review Process.

Environmental review is required for this project. The City of Moses Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. No adverse environmental impacts have been identified, so no

mitigating conditions have been identified as necessary through SEPA. The project review process may include additional mitigation measures under applicable codes.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 401 Balsam Street. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and provide comment.

Written comments on the environmental impacts of this proposal will be accepted until 5:00 p.m on February 15, 2013. Written comments on other aspects of this proposal will be accepted up to the date of the public hearing. In addition, persons who want to be informed

of future actions or the final decision on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner listed below. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in Moses Lake Municipal Code 20.11, Appeals. For more information, contact Billie Jo Muñoz at (509)764-3751. Submit written comments to Billie Jo Muñoz, Assistant Planner, City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, 321 S. Balsam, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at no charge at the address above.

Date of Notice: January 30, 2013

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Pub.: February 5, 2013