CITY OF MONROE MONROE, WASHINGTON MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) LOCAL FILE NUMBER: PL2025-03, SEPA2026-11 NAME OF PROPOSAL: Monroe 30 Preliminary Plat DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for a 213-lot subdivision (179 detached residential lots and 34 townhome lots) on approximately 29.89 acres in the Single-Family Residential – 7 Units per Acre (R7) zoning district with associated grading, drainage improvements, landscaping, wetland mitigation, and street frontage improvements. The existing detached residential structures and outbuildings will be demolished. The proposed development will take access off of 175th Ave. SE and 178th Dr. SE. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The site is located at 12611,12517,12425 175th Ave. SE; 12410 178th Dr. SE, Snohomish, Washington, 98290. Snohomish County Tax Parcel Numbers: 28062600401300, 28062600401700, 28062600401202, 28062600401200, 28062600400700, 28062600400500, 28062600400100, 28062600400900, 28062600401100, 01038000099900. PROPONENT: Ryan Larsen, Land Pro Group, Inc. on behalf of South Lake Ridge, LLC LEAD AGENCY: City of Monroe THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this proposal as mitigated 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 of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public for review upon request at Monroe City Hall, 806 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. DOCUMENTS REVIEWED: Traffic Study, Drainage Report, Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Report, Critical Areas Report, Archeological Survey Report. MITIGATION MEASURES: In the event that any ground-disturbing or other construction activities result in the unanticipated discovery of archeological resources, work should be halted in the immediate area, and contact made with city officials, the technical staff at DAHP, and tribal representatives. Work should be stopped until further investigation and appropriate consultation have concluded. In the unlikely event of the inadvertent discovery of human remains, work should be immediately halted in the area, the discovery covered and secured against further disturbance, and contact effected with law enforcement personnel, consistent with provisions set forth in RCW 27.44.055 and RCW 68.60.055. Restoration of the site shall follow the Buffer Enhancement Plan prepared by Wetland Resources, Inc. dated September 18, 2026. Monitoring shall be conducted annually for five (5) years and shall include site inspections and annual reports. A split-rail fence shall be installed along the perimeter of the restored/naturally vegetated areas. There is no comment period for this MDNS. This MDNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by November 24, 2026. Responsible Official: Lance Bailey, Community Development Director SEPA Responsible Official (360) 863-4554 Monroe City Hall 806 West Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 lbailey@monroewa.gov Date of Issuance: November 10, 2026 Deadline for Submitting Comments: 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2026 Appeals: You may appeal this determination to the City of Monroe Hearing Examiner at Monroe City Hall, which is located at 806 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272, no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2026. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections; and you shall set forth the specific reason, rationale, and/or basis for the appeal. Appeals must be made in person on City appeal forms, which are available through the Community Development Department at Monroe City Hall. Appeals must be filed in original form in accordance with MMC Chapter 22.78.180. Payment of the appeal fee, as specified in the city’s fee resolution, shall occur at the time the appeal is filed. Contact Jennifer Woods, Permit Technician, by email at jwoods@monroewa.gov or by phone at (360) 863-4533 to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. Staff Contact: Questions about the proposal may be directed to Anita Marrero, Senior Planner, at amarrero@monroewa.gov or (360) 863-4513. Published: November 10, 2026. EDH1038871
