Application for a conditional use permit and variance for a new building.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION File Name: Loukusa Garage and Recreational Building           File Number: 26 100463 CUP and 26 101644 VAR Project Description: Conditional Use Permit for a 5,880 sq ft accessory building and a Variance to reduce the minimum required setback from a north property line. Location:  20701 223rd St SE, Monroe Tax Account Number:  270730-004-002-00 Applicant:  James Loukusa Date of application/Completeness Date:  February 25, 2026 Approvals required:  Conditional Use Permit, Variance and all construction related activity. Environmental (SEPA) Review: This Project has been determined to be exempt from SEPA review pursuant to:  [X] WAC 197-11-800(1)(d) adopted exemption thresholds for Barn, loafing shed, farm equipment storage, produce storage or packing structure under 40,000 square feet; [ ] Categorically exempt under SCC 30.61.030; [ ] Exempt as Minor New Construction under SCC 30.61.035(1);  [ ] Exempt as Infill Development under SCC 30.61.035(2).  Comment Period: Submit written comments on or before March 23, 2026 Project Manager: Sabrina Gassaway, 425.312.0803 Project Manager e-mail:  sabrina.gassaway@snoco.org                                                    Date of Notice:  February 28, 2026 HOW TO USE THIS BULLETIN To learn more about a project: Call the planner assigned to the project. Review project file at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) 2nd Floor Customer Service Center County Administration Building West Permit Center and Record Center Hours are      8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday      10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Thursday      Please call ahead to be certain the project file is available. To comment on a project: Submit written comments to PDS at the address below or email the project manager listed above.  All comments received prior to issuance of a department decision or recommendation will be reviewed.  To ensure that comments are addressed in the decision or recommendation, they should be received by PDS before the end of the published comment period Comments on a project scheduled for a hearing before the hearing examiner, may be made by submitting them to PDS prior to the open record hearing. PDS only publishes the decisions that are required by Snohomish County Code.  Persons will receive notice of all decisions that they have submitted written comment on, regardless of whether or not they are published. You may become a party of record for a project by:  1. submitting original written comments and request to become a party of record to the county prior to the hearing, 2. testifying at the hearing or 3. entering your name on a sign-up register at the hearing.  NOTE:  only parties of record may subsequently appeal the hearing examiners decision or provide written or oral arguments to the county council if such an appeal is filed. To appeal a decision: There is no appeal opportunity for this application at this point in the process; Provided, however, if the Project has been determined to be exempt from SEPA review as set forth above, such determination is a final land use decision and must be appealed to the superior court within 21-days of this Notice in accordance with Ch. 36.70C RCW. Additional notice will be provided of any future appeal opportunities. HOW TO REACH US: The Customer Service Center for the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services is located on the 2nd floor of the Admin West Building, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 604, Everett, WA  98201 425-388-3311 TTY. More information can be reviewed online at snohomishcountywa.gov/PDSPostcard ADA NOTICE:  Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please make arrangements as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the hearing by contacting the Hearing Examiners office at 425-388-3538, or Department of Planning and Development Services at 425-388-7119.  Published: February 28, 2026.                                   EDH1027192 ad+#1027192]