LEGAL NOTICE City of Tacoma Determination of Environmental Nonsignificance Lead Agency: City of Tacoma Applicant: Olivia Mathison, Environmental Services Science and Engineering Proposal: The City of Tacoma proposes to replace the East 40th Street roadway from McKinley Avenue to Portland Avenue with a green infrastructure approach. This project consists of a new narrowed permeable roadway designed with traffic safety improvements for reducing speeds and includes an enhanced pedestrian and bicycle experience on a shared use path. The improvements will include bioswales, new stormwater and water pipes, some private utility replacements, some sidewalks and curb ramp improvements. Roadway improvements are proposed on East Howe Street from East 40th Street to East 38th Street. Stormwater pipe upgrades are proposed in a portion of East L. Street north of 40th Street. Locations: East 40th Street from McKinley Avenue to Portland Avenue East Howe Street from East 40th Street to East 38th Street East L. Street from East 40th Street to one block north SEPA Public Information Center File No. LU17-0021 The lead agency for this proposal has made a preliminary determination that this project 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)(9c). 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. Comments on this determination of environmental nonsignificance must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 22, 2017. The City will reconsider this determination based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the determination. Unless modified by the City, this determination will become a final determination on February 23, 2017. Appeals may be filed at the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County within 21 days after the final determination. Appeals to the Superior Court shall be taken in accordance with procedures and limitations set forth in RCW 43.21C.075. A copy of the appeal shall be filed with Building and Land Use Services, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs or services. Upon request, special accommodations will be provided within five (5) business days by contacting 591-5363 (VOICE) or 591-5070 (TTY). IDX-743020 Issue/Publication Date: February 8, 2017 and February 15, 2017