1. Coordination with Decisions Under SEPA. If a SEPA threshold determination is required to be issued, the threshold determination must precede the director’s decision on the project. If the SEPA threshold determination is appealed, the director’s decision shall be issued prior to the open record hearing on the threshold determination appeal.

1. It is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

2. It is consistent with all applicable provisions of this chapter.

3. It is consistent with the applicable design guidelines found in the applicable design guidelines, adopted by this reference and incorporated in the provisions of the LMC and this chapter as fully as if herein set forth.

4. For development applications for remodeling or expansion of an existing development, it is consistent with those provisions in the applicable design guidelines identified by the director as being applicable.

5. For such applications, the director may modify applicable design standards and guidelines to provide continuity between existing and new development and/or proposed phases of development.