SEP22-0032_ChehalisBreenUGA_MDNS
Lewis County
State Environmental Policy Act
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (MDNS)
SEP22-0032
Description of proposal: Expansion of the City of Chehalis Urban Growth Area to accommodate 2040 population
forecast of 11,230 people. Proposed expansion is 109.8 acres on parcel of currently zoned Rural Development
District 20 with a density of one residence per 20 acres. Intended future land use of the site is mixed commercial
and residential use including multi-family residential.
Proponent: City of Chehalis
Location of proposal: The project is located at 259 Hamilton Rd Chehalis Lewis County, WA – Section 15,
Township 13, Range 02 W, WM on parcel 017904002002.
Lead Agency: Lewis County Community Development Department
Threshold Determination:
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable, significant adverse impact
on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).
This decision was made after review by Lewis County of a completed environmental checklist and other
information on file with this agency and such information is adopted herein by reference. This information is
available for public review upon request.
The lead agency has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation
measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations, comprehensive plan adopted by
RCW 43.21C.240 and WAC 197-11-158. The lead agency will require 1 mitigation measure under SEPA.
This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the
issue date below. Comments must be submitted by 4pm on September 13, 2022.
Conditions/Mitigating Measures:
1. A Conservation Easement will be established on the floodplain at time of UGA expansion
Responsible Official: Lee Napier, Director
Lewis County Community Development
2025 NE Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532
Contact Person: Preston Pinkston, Planner
for Responsible Official
Date of Issue: August 30, 2022
Community Development • 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532 • Phone: (360) 740-1146
Lewis County
State Environmental Policy Act
This is a Type V Application, per LCC 17.110.130, WAC 197-11 and RCW 36.70C there is no appeal for this
determination at this time. Appeals will be consolidated with the underlying governmental action at a later date.