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LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FILE NO. Conditional Use Permit – 03-25
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Build a Benedictine Monastery, which traditionally includes a prayer chapel, residence for monks, guest houses for the faithful, lands to farm and cultivate food, and shops to both maintain equipment and produce necessary items. This is a long term project over the next 20+ years.
PROPONENT: Monastery of Mary, Mother of the Word
Father Peter Miller
103 E Alder St
Sprague, WA 99032
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 19007 Placid Pl E Wilbur, WA 99185
LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services
DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact of the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under 197-11- 340(2) and the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by May 29, 2025.
This Determination of Non-Significance is issued pursuant to the applicant’s compliance with the following:
1. Compliance with applicable Lincoln County building, zoning, development, county road ingress/egress requirements and all state/federal requirements.
Mailing & Street Address: Lincoln County Land Services, 27234 SR 25 N, Davenport, WA, 99122.
Phone (509) 348-0130
Date: May 15, 2025
Responsible Official: Courtney Thompson, Planner
Signature Courtney Thompson Date _05/15/2025_____
APPEALS: You may appeal this SEPA threshold determination in writing to the responsible official listed above no later than June 9, 2025. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing on the application for a Conditional Use Permit is scheduled before the Lincoln County Hearing Examiner on Tuesday June 3rd at 2:15 PM at the Lincoln County Public Works Bldg, 27234 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122. https://www.lincolncountywa.com/299/Planning-Division
Published May 15 and 22, 2025
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