CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
This is a public notice of a development proposal that may interest you. You have the right to comment on this application, receive notice, request a copy of the decision once made and appeal the project decision. Included in this notice is a summary of the proposal, code reference for associated permits that may be required, and the targeted timeframe for City review and decision. Please be aware there are deadlines for comments and appeal; if you do not adhere to these deadlines, your comments may not be considered and/or you may lose your right of appeal. Please read this notice carefully and call the Staff Contact listed in this notice if you have questions. Date of Issuance: April 28, 2025, File Number: PW25-007, PW25-008, & PW25-009 Project Name: Sound Credit Union Type of Application: Land Disturbance Activity Permit, Major (Type II) Assessor Parcel Number: 4737-000-001-0001 & 4737-000-002-0000
Applicant: Sound Credit Union, PO Box 1595, Tacoma, WA 98401 Applicant Representative: CORE Design, 1401 Regents Blvd. Suite 200 Fircrest, WA 98466 Date of Application: March 4, 2025 Date Application was Determined Technically Complete: March 31, 2025, Site Description: Location: 1570 & 1600 SE Vallair Ct. Nearest Intersection: Vallair & Bethel Size: 0.97 ac Zoning District: Commercial Corridor (CC) Shoreline Designation: N/A Project Permits included An application for transportation and stormwater concurrency with Application: determination has been received by the city. Description of Proposed Project: New construction of a branch of Sound Credit Union office with paving, utilities, and roadway on existing vacant lots. Preliminary State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination: The SEPA Official for the City of Port Orchard has not issued a SEPA Determination for the project at this time. Existing Studies and Environmental Documents Evaluating the Proposal: Critical Areas Report, completed by Ecological Land Services, dated December 2, 2022; Geotechnical Report, completed by Krazan and Associates Inc., dated February 12, 2025; Storm Drainage Report, completed by CORE Design, Inc., dated February 28, 2025; and SEPA Checklist completed by CORE Design, Inc., dated February 27, 2025. Other Applicable Codes Which May Require Additional Project Review / Permits: Port Orchard Municipal Code Title 12, Title 13, Title 20. Public Comment Period and Appeals: Any interested person may comment on this application. The comment period will remain open for 14 days. The deadline to submit comments is May 12, 2025. Any interested person may request notification of any hearings or meetings and request a copy of the decision once made. Requests must be addressed to City of Port Orchard Permit Center, Attn: Public Works Permit Clerk, 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Any interested party may appeal a Type II decision to the Hearing Examiner within 14 calendar days of the Notice of Decision. The Notice of Decision will be provided to all parties of record. Examination of File: The application file may be examined at the Permit Center, 720 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366, by appointment between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. To schedule an appointment please call 360-874-5533 and indicate the Permit Number and Project Name for the file you would like to examine. Staff Contact for this Application: Chris Hammer, City Engineer kchammer@portorchardwa.gov (360) 874-5536 Review Authority: The Public Works Director. A Type II permit is an administrative decision and shall be reviewed consistent with the requirements of POMC 20.24.