Land Use Notices

2020-0017 Big Foot Java Drive-Thur Coffee Shop: The project proposes to construct a new 450sf dual drive thru coffee building with associated site amenities, landscaping and parking at 2840 Emerald Street (between Excel Medical Supply and Taco Bell).

• Notice of Neighborhood Meeting March 10, 2021
• Notice of Public Hearing October 21, 2021 (To be held at Milton Council Chambers on November 10, 2021 at 3:00pm)

2020-0016 WSDOT SR167 Shoreline Permitting: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Puget Sound Gateway Program, is hereby submitting application for a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit for the subject project. The project will construct a new State Route (SR) 509 Spur alignment between SR 509 and Interstate 5 (I-5) and a new portion of SR 167 alignment between I-5 and 20th Street East, and associated riparian restoration and wetland mitigation within the cities of Tacoma, Fife, Milton, Edgewood, and Unincorporated Pierce County, Washington.

The City is required to prepare a staff report containing findings of facts and conclusions of law with a written recommendation to the Hearing Examiner for him to consider in issuing his decision. The staff report can be reviewed and an exhibit containing all of the relevant documents and information pertaining to the project that will be considered by the Hearing Examiner are available for review via dropbox.

• Notice of Neighborhood Meeting March 2, 2021
• Notice of Public Hearing May 15, 2021 (Virtual meeting June 4th at 9:00am)

2020-0010 Milton Storage Lot / 4514 LLC: The project proposes to construct a truck and trailer storage lot with space for 126 trucks/trailers. A 2,000sf modular office will be provided. Perimeter landscaping, a drainage facility and driveways to Meridian Avenue and 28th Avenue South will be provided. The site’s frontage on 28th Avenue will be improved with half street improvements on the project side, including pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees and street lighting. 

• Notice of Neighborhood Meeting July 29, 2020

2020-0009 Vinyard Short Plat: The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 2.34 acre site into two tax parcels.  Lot 1 will be 0.55 acres in size and Lot 2 will be 1.80 acres in size.  A 20′ ingress/egress easement will be provided through Lot 1 for the benefit of access for Lot 2. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces is proposed to be dispersed (for building surfaces) and treated in filter strips for the sites pollution generating impervious surfaces (driveways).

• Notice of Application July 29,2020

2020-0007 WestCoast Transport: The project proposes to develop a 2.6 acre parcel located at 320 Birch Street, Milton WA (Pierce County parcel no. 0420052045) into a truck sales yard and maintenance facility. A 9,200sf maintenance building and 1,800sf storage building will be constructed along with required utilities. An existing building on the site will remain and will be used as a sales office. The lot will be paved for storage of vehicles with required storm drainage improvements. The entire site will be graded, requiring approximately 1,000cy of cut and 6,000cy of fill. Perimeter landscaping will be installed along the perimeter of the property.

• March 30, 2020 - Notice of Application & Neighborhood Meeting 
• Notice of Public Hearing September 4, 2021 (to be held at Milton Council Chambers on September 22, 2021 at 9:00am)

2020-0003 Surprise Lake Square Shopping Center Pad: Notice is hereby given that the City will be conducting a Neighborhood Meeting on February 26, 2020 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA 98354. Interested parties are invited to attend. The project proposes to demolish the East Valley Auto building at Surprise Lake Shopping Center and replace it with a new structure to accommodate a 2,874 square foot Mod Pizza and an adjacent 3,109 square foot space for a new business tenant. The new building will include a drive thru around the south and east sides of the structure and the parking lot will be altered to accommodate the improvements.

• February 7, 2020 – Notice of Neighborhood Meeting (to be held at Milton Council Chambers on February 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm)
• October 26, 2020 - Notice of Neighborhood Meeting (via ZOOM on November 12, 2020 at 9:00 am)

Other related documents:

• Master Application
• Title Report
• Certificate of Water Availability
• Certificate of Power Availability
• Site Specific Sewer Info Letter
• Traffic Impact Analysis
• SEPA Checklist
• Stormwater TIR
• Notice of Complete Application
• City First Substantive Review March 27, 2020
• Applicant Response to Review Letter
• Proportional Compliance Request
• Revised Site Plan
• Revised Lighting Plan
• Lighting Cut Sheets
• Revised Civil Engineering Plans
• Revised Building Elevations
• MDNS
• Comments on SEPA MDNS from East Pierce Fire and Rescue
• Comments on SEPA MDNS from Ecology
• Certificate of Power Availability Approved
• Certificate of Water Availability Approved

"The City appreciates the comments that have been provided on the above development. I would like to clarify that the issue with East Valley Auto is a private issue between them and their landlord. The City has no control over who the owner of Surprise Lake Square chooses to lease their property to, and while we are disheartened that they did not provide East Valley Auto an opportunity to renew their lease, this is not something that the City can take into consideration when reviewing an application for development.

The City's role when we receive an application to develop land is to process it in a fair and timely manner, taking care to ensure that the proposed development conforms to all the development regulations contained within the City's Municipal Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Design Standards. If the proposed development conforms to those standards, the City then grants approval of the application.

It would be unlawful for the City to deny a permit to develop the property based on a private issue between the tenant and the landlord, regardless of if the City wishes to have an auto mechanic within City limits. I do feel for East Valley Auto and I would be happy to provide assistance to them should they choose to relocate elsewhere in the City and require development applications (such as to build a new building, or renovate an existing building).

Thank you to all who have supported East Valley Auto and we do hope to see them stay within the City of Milton." -Mayor Shanna Styron Sherrell

2019-0019 Gorbun Preliminary Plat: The applicant proposes to subdivide a 1.58 acre parcel located at 308 23rd AVE (Pierce County Assessor parcel no. 0420041048) into six lots and private road tract. The average lot site is 8,9992sf. An existing home on the site will be demolished.

• August 27,2020 - Notice of Public Hearing
• January 4, 2020 - Notice of Neighborhood Meeting
• December 14, 2019 - Notice of Application

Other related documents:

• Staff Report
• Master Application
• Pre-Application Conference Summary
• Title Report
• Certificate of Power Availability
• Certificate of Water Availability
• Site Specific Sewer Availability
• SEPA Checklist
• Survey & Site Plan
• Tree Protection Plan
• Notice of Complete Application
• Comen Comment Letter
• Velichko Comment Letter
• Sewer Review Letter
• Smith Comment Letter
• First Substative Review
• Revised Preliminary Plat & Storm Drain Plan
• Revised Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan
• SEPA MDNS
• Comments on SEPA MDNS from Ecology
• Comments on SEPA MDNS from TPCHD 

2019-0012 Kanon Electric Minor Site Plan: The applicant proposes to remodel the Milton Mini-Mart into a professional office building to house the back office functions for an electrician. Additional parking will be provided, with a retaining wall constructed at the southern property boundary to facilitate the creation of a parking area.

2019-0011 Motso Short Plat: Request approval to subdivide an approximately 1 acre parcel into two (2) lots. 

2019-008,009,0010 Bridge Point Lloyds Gravel Quarry: Notice is hereby given that the City will be conducting a Neighborhood Meeting on June 5, 2019 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA 98354. Interested parties are invited to attend. The project proposes to develop a 118 acre site (the Lloyds gravel quarry) with a four industrial/warehouse buildings totaling approximately 2,043,024sf. Along with the building construction, the project will include demolition of existing structures, grade and fill activities, paved parking and truck maneuvering areas, landscaping, storm water facilities, water and sanitary sewer extensions, a street vacation, frontage road improvements, off-site roadway improvements along Milton Road/5th Avenue, and at the intersection of Milton Road/Porter Way and Porter Way/Pacific Highway. Buffer averaging is proposed for two on-site wetlands. Access will be provided off of Milton Road. The Lloyds gravel quarry is zoned Planned Development (PD) in the City of Milton which means that any proposed uses that are not already present on the site (surface mining, yard waste recycling, concrete crushing and public utilities) requires a master plan be submitted that shows the proposed development of the site and includes allowed uses, density, height, setbacks and other bulk regulations that will govern any future development of the site. The master plan process was put in place by the City in response to the environmental conditions on the site that would constrain future development. Rather than completing costly studies at the time the City’s Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the PD District was created to allow an applicant to perform these studies at the time the property was ready to be developed.

A Master Plan goes through a Type V Permit Process which include public notice, a neighborhood meeting, and an open record hearing before the Hearing Examiner. The City Council then conducts a closed record hearing and issues a decision approving, approving with modifications, remanding the application back to the Hearing Examiner for review, or denying the application. The public may provide feedback on the application in writing, by attending the neighborhood meeting, or by testifying at the public hearing (to be scheduled at a later date).

2019-007 Salvation Slavic Baptist Church:  The project proposes to develop a 19.39-acre parcel with a 92,000sf church with 2,000-person sanctuary, 7,500sf gym, and a 30-classroom school. 546 parking stalls are proposed. An existing single-family residence on the property will be removed. The site includes two on-site Category IV wetlands and a Type F stream. The applicant will dedicate right-of-way to construct frontage improvements along the property’s frontage on 23rd Avenue and Taylor Street. Improvements on 23rd Avenue would include curb, gutter, sidewalk and also include on-street parking to mitigate for the loss of shoulder parking. Stormwater will be detained and treated in an on-site detention pond. 214 trees are located on the property. 47% of the trees will be removed to allow for the proposed development. 257 trees will be planted as replacement trees for the removal of significant trees. Two vehicular access to the site will be provided – one on Taylor Street and one on 23rd Avenue.

• April 24, 2019 – Notice of Application and Neighborhood Meeting 
• December 18, 2019 – Notice of Community Meeting 
• October 26, 2020 – SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
• February 9, 2021 – Notice of Public Hearing
• July 30, 2021 - Notice of Continued Public Hearing
• September 30, 2021 - Hearing Examiner's Decision

 The City will be holding a bi-furcated public hearing on the project as the City’s SEPA threshold determination was appealed by “Citizens for a Small-Town Milton” on November 5, 2020.

The first day of the hearing will be to consider the SEPA appeal. The order of proceedings for the SEPA appeal is as follows:

1. Presentation of the Staff Report by the City.
2. Presentation of the SEPA appeal by the appellant.
3. Presentation of the project applicant’s response to the appeal.
4. Rebuttal by the City.
5. Rebuttal by the appellant.

There will not be opportunity for testimony by the public during the first day of the appeal but the public is welcome to attend.

The second day of the hearing will be to consider the Conditional Use Permit. The order of proceedings for the Conditional Use Permit hearing is as follows:

1. Presentation of the Staff Report by the City.
2. Applicant’s presentation.
3. Public testimony regarding the application.
4. Applicant’s rebuttal.
5. City’s closing statements.

The second day of the hearing will be the only opportunity for the public to provide public testimony on the project.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. The meeting will also be recorded and available to watch for those who are unable to attend. Written comments on the proposal may also be submitted to the City at any time.

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Meeting ID: 857 4421 2933
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An exhibit containing all of the relevant documents and information pertaining to the project that will be considered by the Hearing Examiner are available for review via dropbox. 

The City is required to prepare a staff report containing findings of facts and conclusions of law with a written recommendation to the Hearing Examiner for him to consider in issuing his decision. The staff report can be reviewed at this link.

 The public is welcome to provide comments on this proposal to Brittany Port via email up to the date of the public hearing.

SEPA Appeal Hearing has been scheduled to continue on Monday, March 15th at 9:00am, as well as April 26th & 27th at 9am, and Wednesday, April 28th at 2:30pm. The public hearing scheduled for April 26th-28th has been rescheduled for Monday, July 19th at 9am, as well as July 20th & 21st.  Notice of continued public hearing has been given on July 30, 2021. The Hearing Examiner will open the public hearing on July 6^th from 1pm-4pm August 18th at 5:30 to take the testimony of former Public Works Director Nick Afzali, who was unavailable to attend the public hearing in July. The public is welcome to listen to the testimony on August 18th. The meeting will be held online via Zoom. Interested parties are invited to attend. A recording of this meeting will be available after the fact, and written comments may always be submitted to the City by email or mail. 

2019-006 Salon Edge 253: The applicant proposes to remodel a single-family residence located within the Business (B) Zoning District into a hair salon. Associated parking improvements, paving, drainage, and perimeter landscaping to be installed.

2019-005 Lien Garage Variance: Notice is hereby given that the City will be conducting a Neighborhood Meeting on May 1, 2019 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA 98354. Interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant requests a variance from the front yard setback standard contained within MMC 17.20.030 (G. Accessory structures must be located to the rear of the principal structure) to facilitate the placement of a garage on the property located at 703 19th Ave. The existing topographic change from the east property line to the west results in a -8% grade change would a garage be located to the rear of the principal structure. An existing parking pad will be replaced with a detached garage. The front yard setback to the detached garage will be approximately 14’-4” (as compared to the required 20’ setback). 

2019-002 9/11 Memorial Minor Site Plan: The project proposes to erect a steal beam from the twin towers in a new plaza within the City’s Triangle Park to serve as a memorial to those fallen during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The memorial will be adjacent to the existing Veterans Memorial and parking will be provided within the existing parking lot for the Veterans Memorial.

The project will be 35 feet in height to comply with the City’s height limit of 35 feet in the Open Space (OS) zone, as measured using the average existing grade per MMC 17.08.090.

2019-001-Queens Way Self Storage: The project proposes to construct an approximately 79,000, 3-story, fully enclosed self-storage facility with an internal leasing office and associated site improvements. The site is currently vacant aside from a stormwater pond that was constructed was part of a previous clear and grade permit (LUA 2016-0013) on the site that will serve the proposed facility. A conditional use permit is required for the construction of a self-storage facility within the Business (B) Zoning District.

The project also includes the potential construction of a 24/7 fueling station and convenience center for the purposes of reviewing environmental impacts, site landscaping, and tree retention. The construction of the fueling station is not being permitted with this approval and instead will be permitted under a future site plan review application. However, it is included for reference as the two facilities must adhere to conditions placed on future development from the clear and grade permit (LUA 2016-0013) and the City requested that the applicant show how the area could be developed and to analyze environmental impacts for the entire site.

2018-0025 9001 Milton Way (Pierce County parcel number 0420043060): The project proposes to replace the existing Surprise Lake Middle School, consisting of two separate one and two story buildings totaling approximately 68,444 and currently serving approximately 600 students, with one new three-story building totaling approximately 99,249 with capacity to serve up to 650 students. The existing synthetic turf sports field north of the existing and proposed replacement school is to remain. The existing ball field southwest of the school will be rebuilt/restored at the end of construction. Total vehicle parking spaces are proposed to be increased from the existing 90 spaces to proposed 95 spaces plus an additional 11 school bus parking spaces that can be used for additional vehicle parking outside of normal school hours.

2018-009 4514 LLC Outdoor Storage Minor Site Plan: The applicant proposes to clear and prep a 5.66 acre site located at 28th Avenue (between 114 and 220 Meridian Avenue E, Pierce County parcel number 0420041232) for the development of a small office (1,950 square feet) and ten parking stalls. 21 trees are proposed to be retained, and 72 trees are proposed to be removed and replaced with 43 evergreen and deciduous trees. Perimeter landscaping will be installed around the entire perimeter of the site. The office and parking will be in support of the proposed use of the property as “outdoor storage” of vehicles. Vehicles and trucks will be stored in an unenclosed area on the property for more than 24 hours.

2018-0020 Lakeside Estates: Notice is hereby given that the City will be conducting a Neighborhood Meeting on October 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. Interested parties are invited to attend. The proposal is to construct a multi-family residential development with 16 detached single-family homes and 17 attached multi-family homes. The property has split zoning, with the portion of the parcel fronting Milton Way zoned as Business (B) to approximately 150 feet south of the property line on Milton Way. One commercial building and associated parking is proposed to be built within the portion of the property zoned Business. The remainder of the site is zoned Residential Multi-Family (RM) and will be utilized for the multi-family residential development. This is a resubmittal of an expired project (LUA 2015-0012).

2018-0016 Hilton Short Plat: Request approval to subdivide an approximately .82 acre parcel into 2 lots.

2018-0013-1403 23rd Avenue Preliminary Plat: Notice is hereby given that the City will be conducting a Neighborhood Meeting on August 22, 2018 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. Interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant requests approval to subdivide a 3.59 acre property into 13 lots. An existing single-family home on the property will be demolished. The project will require the construction of a private road with frontage improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk as well as 10 feet right-of-way dedication along the subdivision frontage on 23rd Avenue for sidewalk and landscaping. Storm water runoff will be directed to a storm water pond located in a tract on the property.

• November 29, 2019 Notice of Public Hearing (to be held at City Hall on December 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM)

2018-006-Excel Medical Supply Store: Construct a warehouse and retail showroom that carries industrial and medical supplies at 2802 Emerald Street (Pierce County parcel number 0420052055): The building will be 10,800 with a plan to add on a 2,418 future mezzanine for a total of 13,218. Of this space, 1,123 will be used as a small showroom to display and sell the industrial and medical supplies that are for sale. In addition, 2,418 will be used for office space for the building and the remaining 9,677 will be used for storage of products.

2018-0012-Fietz Garage Setback Variance: Request a variance at 2409 14th Avenue (Pierce County parcel number 3390200630) from the side yard setback to facilitate the construction of a 780 detached garage on the northwest corner of the property. The setback will allow for the garage to align with the driveway, rather than having the driveway jog to the structure, creating a more useable and safer access to garage. Existing homes on the block have similar side yard setbacks to accessory structures. The request is for the 7.5 feet side yard setback to be reduced to 3′ on both the north and west property lines.

2018-0011-Cassedy Short Plat Variance: Request a variance from the minimum lot width to facilitate the subdivision of an approximately .56 acre parcel into 2 lots at 1100 17th Avenue (Pierce County parcel number 0420043003). Lot 1 will be a 12,427 lot and includes an existing home and will have a lot width measured at the midpoint of approximately 85 feet. Lot 2 will be a 10,852 vacant parcel suitable for the construction of one single-family residence. It will have a lot width of approximately 65 feet, which is the maximum lot width possible to accommodate the existing structure on Lot 1 and the required 7.5 feet side yard setback.

2017-007 – Tacoma RV Trailer Service Shop Variance and Major Site Plan: Request major site plan approval to develop a new 52,000 square foot RV trailer service shop located at 8507 Pacific Highway E, with admin and customer area, 21 service bays and storage area with mezzanine, a 7,200 square foot covered drop off area, customer and employee parking area, a staging/holding area for trailers waiting to be serviced and an area for trailers ready to be picked up. Majority of the development will be on parcel #0421314022 with some partial development on parcel 0421310434. A variance is also requested from the minimum parking standards for this use classification. This site is the location of the former County Line Equipment.

2017-0014 – City of Milton Decant Facility SEPA: The proposal is to install at the City of Milton Public Works Yard a covered 2,928 square feet decant facility (drainage slab for drying of excavated materials before disposal) and sediment vault to include sewer outlet piping. In addition the work includes installation of approximately 700 linear feet of 8-inch sewer pipe, connection to existing sanitary sewer system, sedimentation manholes, oil water separator, and trench restoration. Project Documents:

• SEPA Checklist

2017-006 – Cassedy Short Plat: Request approval to subdivide an approximately 0.56 acre parcel located at 1100 17th Avenue into 2 lots.

2017-0011 – Telecare Residential Treatment Facility: Request Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and SEPA review to construct a 16-bed residential treatment facility on the property located at 7224 Pacific Highway E (Pierce County Assessor parcel number 0420053048). Telecare will provide services for individuals residing in the surrounding communities. The facility will provide mental health services to clients generally requiring short-term inpatient stay. The maximum number of clients at any given time is limited to 16, with anticipated daily census of 14 at the facility. The proposed building is 12,000 with 25 parking stalls and will be set back 15 feet from the street property line with 10 feet of landscaping, 70 feet from the north property line, and 130 feet from the east property line. The parking lot is 5 feet from the south property line. The proposal constitutes an essential public facility (EPF) as regulated under the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), including RCW 36.70A.200. Project Documents:

• Applicant Responses to CUP Criteria
• Geotech Report
• Phase I ESA
• Phase II ESA
• SEPA Checklist
• Site Plan
• Telecare Information Brochure
• Traffic Impact Analysis

2017-007 – Tacoma RV Service Shop SEPA: Request SEPA review to develop a new 52,000 square foot RV trailer service shop located at 8507 Pacific Highway E, with admin and customer area, 21 service bays and storage area with mezzanine, a 7,200 square foot covered drop off area, customer and employee parking area, a staging/holding area for trailers waiting to be serviced and an area for trailers ready to be picked up. Majority of the development will be on parcel 0421314022 with some partial development on parcel 0421310434. This site is the location of the former County Line Equipment. Project Documents:

• Conceptual Site Plan
• SEPA Checklist

21-2016 – Chmyr Short Plat: Request approval to subdivide an approximately 0.57 acre parcel into 2 lots for duplexes. An existing duplex located on the property will remain, with a new duplex to be constructed on the newly subdivided lot. Both lots will be accessed via 26th Avenue, a private road, and served by public sewer and water.

2017-002 – Cherin Short Plat Variance: (Note: This includes notice of the required neighborhood meeting.) – Request a variance from the minimum lot width (75 feet) to short plat the property into two lots each with 70 feet of frontage on 23rd Avenue. The existing parcel is 20,020 lot with 140 feet of frontage on 23rd Avenue. The resulting short plat would create two 10,010 square feet lots with 70 feet of frontage on 23rd Avenue. If the variance is not approved, the property would be platted as one lot fronting 23rd Avenue and another lot accessed via a panhandle onto 23rd Avenue, requiring a much longer driveway and substandard backyard space for the two new homes to be built.

2016-25 – Mill Town Landing Preliminary Plat and SEPA: (Note: This includes notice of the required neighborhood meeting.) – Request approval to subdivide the property into 8 lots. An existing single-family home on the property is proposed to remain. The project will require the construction of frontage improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk along all frontages of the subdivision. A shared access facility will be constructed out of previous pavement. Stormwater runoff on each lot will be conveyed via a downspout tight line system into a yard drain system for release offsite. Utilities will be provided for each lot. 57% of the on-site significant trees will be retained. A total of 61 replacement trees will be planted on-site, with an additional 2 trees per lot to be specified by the landowner and approved by the City the time of individual lot development.