DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Date of Issuance: 11/10/2025
Description of Proposal: Kitsap Children's Musical Theater Administrative CUP - 25-01146
This applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a club, the closest similar categorial use, in the Rural Residential Zone. Kitsap County Code (KCC) does not define "rehearsal space", "theater", or "venue". KCC defines "entertainment facility" and "event facility"; however, the proposed use doesn't meet those definitions since:
no performances will be held at this location.neither the parcel nor structure will be open to the public.neither the parcel nor structure may be rented to host an event.
Proponent: Adam Foley
Lead Agency: KITSAP COUNTY
Location of proposal: 2356 NW Rude Rd, Poulsbo, WA 98370, Kitsap County
Parcel # 092601-4-001-2007
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it 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)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency for consistency with KCC Title 17 Zoning, Title 19 Critical Areas, and Title 12 Stormwater. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
COMMENTS:
The automobile traffic will affect air qualityHeadlights will shine into neighboring propertyThe use will be noisy
CONDITIONS:
The proposal is conditioned to comply with all Kitsap County Code (KCC). This includes, but is not limited to, the following:KCC Title 9 'Health, Welfare, and Sanitation'KCC Title 10 'Peace, safety, and morals'KCC Title 11 'Roads, Highways and Bridges'KCC Title 12 'Stormwater'KCC Title 14 'Buildings and Construction'KCC Title 17 'Zoning'KCC Title 18 'Environment'
Responsible Official: Steve Heacock Contact: Kate Millward, Senior Planner
Position/Title: SEPA COORDINATOR, Dept. of Community Development Phone:(360) 337-5777
Address: 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
DATE: 11/10/2025 Signature: /s/ Steve Heacock
You may appeal this determination to the Dept. of Community Development, at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard WA 98366, no later than 11/24/2025 in writing, with payment of the appeal fee.
Payment information and current DCD Fee schedule can be found at: www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Payment. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Jeff N Smith to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
November 10 2025
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