NOTICE OF SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Edmonds has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for the following project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   Adoption of the City of Edmonds Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The comprehensive Sewer System Plan is a planning document used to evaluate the City of Edmonds sewer system and plan future improvements for six and twenty-year planning horizons. The plan describes the City’s sewer system in detail. The plan also looks at sewer system standards, operations and maintenance. An improvement program is established based on projected needs. File number AMD20130006.PROJECT PROPONENT:                      City of EdmondsDATE DNS ISSUED:                      May 22, 2013PROJECT LOCATION:                    City WideSEPA COMMENTS DUE:                 June 7, 2013.APPEAL PERIOD:   You may appeal this determination by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for appeal with the required appeal fee no later than June 7, 2013 by 4:00 PM. SEPA MATERIALS:  The SEPA Checklist, Comprehensive Sewer Plan and DNS are available at www.edmondswa.gov through the Permits Online link. Search for file number AMD20130006. These materials are also available for viewing at the Planning Division, located on the second floor of Edmonds City Hall, 121 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020.CITY CONTACT:  Mike DeLilla, Senior Utilities Engineer Mike.delilla@edmondswa.gov                              425-771-0220  

Every Saturday through October 6. Find  fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and local farm products in downtown Edmonds.

Join a Ranger-Naturalist for a one hour introduction to the intertidal community. Meet at Olympic Beach Visitor Station.  Free, no registration required.  Wear rubber boots or water shoes.  There will be another free beach walk the following day, Sunday, May 26, at Noon at the same location.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL   The Edmonds City Council will meet on TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013. Please note the following schedule:   The City Council Meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m.   The City Council will first interview candidates for appointment to the Edmonds Citizens’ Tree Board. The interviews are open to the public. The Council will meet with the candidates in the Jury Meeting Room and the interviews are scheduled to last 60 minutes.   At approximately 6:45 p.m., the City Council will convene in executive session regarding pending litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The executive session is closed to the public and is scheduled to last approximately 15 minutes and will be held in the Jury Meeting Room. It is anticipated action may occur in open session as a result of meeting in executive session.   At approximately 7:00 p.m., the City Council will reconvene in the Council Chambers to conduct the balance of the business on the agenda.   All meeting rooms are located in the Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.   Sandra S. Chase, CMCEdmonds City Clerk  

The 26th Annual Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival   May 31st – June 2nd, 2013

Every Saturday through October 6. Find  fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and local farm products in downtown Edmonds.

The 26th Annual Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival   May 31st – June 2nd, 2013

The 26th Annual Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival   May 31st – June 2nd, 2013

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL   THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013:   Public hearing on the City of Edmonds Shoreline Master Program Update. The City is required by the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) (RCW 90.58) to update its SMP in order to ensure compliance with the SMA and state guidelines for local SMPs. The SMP applies to shorelines within the City and establishes development standards for shoreline development.   The shoreline areas within the City of Edmonds jurisdiction include Puget Sound, Lake Ballinger, and the tidally influenced portions of the Edmonds Marsh. Shoreline Jurisdiction also applies to upland areas within 200 feet of the shoreline edge (ordinary high water mark) and associated wetlands.   The City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, Washington. At the time and place stated above, all interested parties will be heard, however, there will be a time restriction for oral comment. Written comments are welcomed prior to or at the public hearing.   If the item is continued to another date because it is not completed, or further information is needed, the date of the continuation will be announced only at the meeting.   Additional information may be obtained from the Planning Department: (425) 771-0220.   Sandra S. Chase, CMCEdmonds City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL   THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013:   PUBLIC HEARING AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NEEDED FOR THE 228TH STREET SW CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.   The City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, Washington. At the time and place stated above, all interested parties will be heard, however, there will be a time restriction for oral comment. Written comments are welcomed prior to or at the public hearing.   If the item is continued to another date because it is not completed, or further information is needed, the date of the continuation will be announced only at the meeting.   Additional information may be obtained from the Public Works Department: (425) 771-0235.   Sandra S. Chase, CMCEdmonds City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL   THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013:   PUBLIC HEARING AND POTENTIAL ACTION ONAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND ENACTING THE PROVISIONS OF AND ENACTMENT OF CHAPTERS 19.00 BUILDING CODE; 19.05 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE; 19.15 MECHANICAL CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE; 19.20 PLUMBING CODE;  19.25 FIRE CODE; 19.30 ENERGY CODE; 19.40 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; 19.45 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL PERFORMANCE CODE; 19.50 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; 19.55 ELECTRICAL CODE; 19.60 MOVING BUILDINGS; 19.65 MARINAS; 19.70 FEES; REPEALING CHAPTER 19.80 BOARD OF APPEALS TO ADOPT NEW PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND REVISIONS THERETO, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.   The City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, Washington. At the time and place stated above, all interested parties will be heard, however, there will be a time restriction for oral comment. Written comments are welcomed prior to or at the public hearing.   If the item is continued to another date because it is not completed, or further information is needed, the date of the continuation will be announced only at the meeting.   Additional information may be obtained from the Building Department: (425) 771-0220.   Sandra S. Chase, CMCEdmonds City Clerk  

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ADB PUBLIC HEARING NAME OF APPLICANT:      Christopher Garg, VMD DATE OF APPLICATION:    4/10/2013 DATE OF COMPLETENESS:  5/8/2013 DATE OF NOTICE:              5/22/2013 FILE NO.:                           PLN20130027 PROJECT LOCATION:  310 – 5th Ave. S, Edmonds, WA PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Application for district-based design review of a proposed veterinary clinic. District-based design review applications that trigger SEPA review are Type III-B decisions, which require a two-phase public hearing and decision by the Architectural Design Board (ADB). The site is located within the Downtown Business, BD2, zone. REQUESTED PERMIT:      District-Based Design Review. Information on this application can be viewed at the City of Edmonds Development Services Dept., 121 – 5th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020, or on the City’s website at www.edmondswa.gov through the online Permits link. Search for PLN20130027.OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS:  Building Permit.REQUIRED STUDIES:              Unknown.EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL  DOCUMENTS: Critical Areas Checklist and Environmental Checklist.COMMENT PERIOD:  due by June 5, 2013. Any person has the right to comment on this application during the public comment period, receive notice and participate in any hearings, and request a copy of the decision on the application. The City may accept public comments at any time prior to the closing of the record of an open record pre-decision hearing, if any, or, if no open record pre-decision hearing is provided, prior to the decision on the project permit. Only parties of record as defined in ECDC 20.07.003 have standing to initiate an administrative appeal.CITY CONTACT:                  Jen Machuga, Associate Planner                                           (425) 771-0220 PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Hearing Type:   Phase 1 of a two-phase hearing process before the ADB. The hearing will be continued to a date certain for Phase 2 at the June 5, 2013 meeting. Date:     June 5, 2013 Time:      7:00 p.m. Location:  Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex,                 250 5th Ave. N. Edmonds

Every Saturday through October 6. Find  fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and local farm products in downtown Edmonds.

The Sno-King Community Chorale, under the direction of Frank DeMiero,  is a community-based choral organization providing both performers and audiences the experience of the joy of music.  This performance includes a sing-a-long to the musif oc "My Fair Lady". For more information on the Chorale, call (425) 673-1242 or (425) 771-2874

The Sno-King Community Chorale, under the direction of Frank DeMiero,  is a community-based choral organization providing both performers and audiences the experience of the joy of music.  This performance includes a sing-a-long to the musif oc "My Fair Lady". For more information on the Chorale, call (425) 673-1242 or (425) 771-2874

Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Benefit, call 425-774-6049 for ticket sales or information.

                  NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARD HEARING Name of Applicant:      City of EdmondsFile No.:                     AMD20130004Project Location:    Community Business (BC), Business Downtown (BD) and General Commercial (CG) ZonesProject Description:  Public hearing to address permanent code amendments to allow Public Markets in the Community Business (BC), Business Downtown (BD) and General Commercial (CG) zonesCity Contact:   Stephen Clifton, Economic Development Director                          425.775.7724                          planning@edmondswa.govPublic Comments Due By:     June 12, 2013                                          HEARING INFORMATIONDate:               June 12, 2013Time:                7:00 p.m.Location:         Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex,                          250 5th Ave. N., Edmonds

The public is invited to hear published authors speak on the craft and business of writing. Sponsored by the Edmonds Library, Friends of the Edmonds Library, Swedish/Edmonds, ArtsNow, EdCC literary magazine "Between the Lines." Free. www.EPICgroupWriters.com

The Festival Artist Booths showcases the work of nearly 240 carefully selected artist exhibitors, offering oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, jewelry, glass, metal, pottery/ceramics, toys, collectibles, and furniture.The Festival truly has something for everyone, with performing arts, children’s activities, musicians, and storytellers. A wine bar and bistro, situated with a great view of the Puget Sound, offers a respite from shopping. A striking limited-edition Festival poster and a poster created by a student artist is specially produced to commemorate the event and will be on sale to the public, along with Festival logo clothing at the Festival Store.The Juried Gallery offers a sweeping showcase of art by more than 450 top local and national artists. Cash awards are presented in seven categories: paintings, prints, drawings, photography, artisans’ works, sculpture, and miniatures.  All art is for sale.