International Paper submitted an application on Sept. 29 to construct a 5000 SF building for a water treatment plant to remove ink solids and excess starch before discharging to the City sewer system. The site is 13594 Wheeler Rd, Tax #8812 & 9851, Assessor Parcel #11-0069-488. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on Sept. 30. 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 & Construction, Title 18: Zoning, and Title 20: Development Regulations.

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.

Written comments on this project will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2011. 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. 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 MLMC 20.11, Appeals. For more information call Anne Henning at 764-3747. Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at City Hall, 321 S. Balsam, Moses Lake.

Date of Notice: Sept. 30, 2011

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Pub.: October 4, 2011