Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments (SEPA-26-0001)
Date of Notice: June 23, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynnwood SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) for the following proposal:
Project Description: On January 29, 2026, Johnny Vong of Blackfish Capital, on behalf of submitted an application for a SEPA for a proposal (PDR-25-0009) for 175-unit multi-family affordable housing development which was deemed complete on December 5, 2025. The proposed construction includes a 7-story apartment of 141,416 gross square feet with 54 surface parking stalls located under the structure.
Location: 5723 198TH St SW, (Parcel Number: 00565300000401 & 00565300000404)
Comments and Appeals: This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340 (2)(c); as the lead agency, City of Lynnwood will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. The comment period ends June 26, 2026, and the MDNS will become final unless the determination is withdrawn or amended by the City’s SEPA Responsible Official.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this threshold determination by submitting an appeal in writing to: Development & Business Services, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. An appeal may be submitted only after the close of the comment period but no later than July 10, 2026, which is 14 days from the end of the comment period. Be prepared to make specific factual objections in an appeal. The fee for an appeal is set forth in LMC 3.104.
Contact: The file on this project action is maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office. Only people who submit written comments to the Director or request a copy of the original decision may appeal the Director’s decision when it is issued. For general information about the SEPA process, additional information about this determination, or if you wish to be notified of any decision or the appeal rights of this application, contact Brian Kirk, Planner, bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409. Please refer to the “Apollo Scriber Lake Apartments” when contacting the city.
Comment Period Ends: July 7, 2026
Appeal Period Ends: July 21, 2026