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1 Notice of Issuance on 17 December 2010 of Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail (BB/RR) Revitalization (Subarea) Plan & Implementing Regulations Kennewick, Washington This notice of availability is provided in accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) of 1971, Chapter 43.21C of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) as revised 1983, and SEPA Guidelines, Effective 16 January 1976 as revised 4 April 1984, Chapter 197-10, Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Kennewick, Washington has issued a Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Bridge-to-Bridge (BB/RR) Revitalization (Subarea) Plan & Implementing Regulations. Description of the Proposal: The proposed plan will amend current Kennewick policies governing the environment, land use, economics, transportation, design resources, parks and recreation, public services, and utilities to implement the BB/RR Revitalization Plan and to conform to GMA requirements. Implementation program particulars will revise zoning, design standards, capital improvement program, and other Kennewick ordinances and regulations to comply with the BB/RR Revitalization Plan’s policies and implementing regulations. Location of the proposal The BB/RR revitalization area is located between US-395/Blue Bridge on the west and SR-397/Cable Bridge on the east and the Columbia River on the north and the BNSF and UP Railroads on the south. The BB/RR area includes approximately 400 acres and acts as a major gateway into Kennewick and its historic downtown district. The BB/RR revitalization area is composed of 7 distinct neighborhoods including Columbia Drive and the auto dealers and commercial services along it, Duffy's Pond and the approach to ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Clover Island, the mobile home parks and residential developments along the levee leading to Columbia Park and south of Columbia Drive, and the numerous salvage, warehouse, and trucking businesses along the railroad tracks. Purpose of BB/RR Revitalization (Subarea) Plan The purpose of the BB/RR Revitalization Plan is to anticipate and guide the long-term redevelopment of the BB/RR and its distinct and integral neighborhoods. The plan will serve as a statement of the city’s commitment and direction for these areas and as a resource for potential investors, property owners, the community, and other public agencies. BB/RR plan contents and implementing regulations retain some existing land use activities as well as recruit new and intensified commercial and industrial developments, higher density residential projects, and mixed-use developments along with trail and park expansions, roadway reconfigurations, and other infrastructure improvements. Key objectives include establishing new gateway entries to the BB/RR district as well as between the district, downtown, and city, by refurbishing signage, streetscapes, and other amenities. Action sponsor Economic Development & Community Planning Departments Kennewick City Hall 210 West Sixth Avenue, PO Box 6108, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Lead agency Economic Development & Community Planning Departments Kennewick City Hall 210 West Sixth Avenue, PO Box 6108, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Proposed date of implementation The BB/RR Revitalization Plan’s planning period extends 15 years or from 2010 to the year 2025. Implementing actions include revisions to zoning, urban design guidelines, incentive (housing) zoning provisions, and other Kennewick ordinances and regulations. Implementation will commence beginning with the adoption of the BB/RR Revitalization Plan & Implementing Regulations by the Kennewick City Council. Cost and availability of the Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Copies of the BB/RR Revitalization Plan & Implementing Regulations, Planned Action Ordinance, and Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) are available for public review at: Kennewick City Hall located at 210 West Sixth Avenue and Kennewick Library located at 405 South Dayton Street Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch located at 1620 South Union Street Cost of FEIS document The complete BB/RR Revitalization Plan and Appendices (with Implementing Regulations), Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Appendices (with Planned Action Ordinance) can be downloaded from the Kennewick website at www.ci.kennewick.wa.us. The document may also be acquired on CD for a cost of $1.00 a copy at Kennewick City Hall, or for the cost of reproduction from FedEx Office or any reproduction or copy business by downloading from the city website. Greg McCormick, Director Community Planning Department Kennewick City Hall 210 West Sixth Avenue, PO Box 6108, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Questions regarding the proposed BB/RR Revitalization (Subarea) Plan & Implementing Regulations should be addressed to: Anthony Muai, Assistant Planner Community Planning Department Kennewick City Hall 210 West Sixth Avenue, PO Box 6108, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED], Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED]