A. Planned Action Area. This chapter applies to approximately 70 acres included in the Auburn Gateway project area as described in the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS, issued by the city on July 30, 2004, and EIS addendum on November 2, 2011 (and any addenda thereto), and the adoption of the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan. Any other planned action for which the impacts have been studied in an EIS shall also meet the requirements of this chapter, be approved by the community development director (director), and be designated as a planned action by resolution of the city council before it shall be entitled to review and treatment as a planned action under this chapter.

B. Environmental Document. A planned action for a site-specific development shall be based on the environmental analysis contained in the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS, issued by the city on July 30, 2004, and EIS addendum on November 2, 2011 (and any addenda thereto). The mitigation requirements in this chapter are based on the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS and addenda. These requirements, together with city codes, ordinances, and standards, provide the framework for the decision by the city to impose conditions on a planned action project.

C. Planned Action Designated. Uses and activities described in the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS (and any addenda thereto), subject to thresholds (ACC 18.08.040) and mitigation measures established by this chapter, are designated planned actions pursuant to RCW 43.21C.031. (Ord. 6728 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 6382 § 2, 2011.)