City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing with Optional DNS

Moses Lake Comfort Suites: Torre Morgal, Moses Lake Investors submitted an application for site plan review on May 11, 2006. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on June 5, 2006. The proposal is to construct an 36,733 square foot, 60 unit, 3 story hotel with pool in the C-2 General Commercial Zone at 1700 Kittleson Road, Desertpoint Major Plat Lot 1, Block 2, Parcel C. 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 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 probably adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) 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. Conditions have been identified to mitigate adverse environmental impacts through SEPA. The project review process may include other mitigation measures under applicable codes.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 13, 2006 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 this proposal will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. 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 Gilbert Alvarado at 766-3600. 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: June 14, 2006

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Pub.: June 19, 2006