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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert – Wendy
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council about any matter not on the Public Hearing
portion of the meeting. Please limit remarks to three minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette
1. Minutes of the September 20 and September 27, 2021 Council meetings ATTACHMENT A
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments, Petty Cash Checks #2005 through #2006 and
Claims Checks #103777 through #103856 dated September 21, 2021 through
October 4, 2021 for $567,957.12
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
1. Station 48 Change Order #3 ATTACHMENT B
Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis
Council Liaison: Marilyn Oertle
Arlington City Council Meeting
Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm
2. Department of Commerce Grant Application for ATTACHMENT C
Transit-Oriented Development Implementation (TODI)
Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
INFORMATION/ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette / Mayor Barb Tolbert
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Council Chambers 110 East Third Street September 20, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Heather Logan and Mike Hopson.
Council Members Absent: Don Vanney.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia, Dave Ryan, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Ashleigh Scott.
Also Known to be Present: 33 YouTube viewers. Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None.
PROCLAMATIONS None.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the August 2nd Council Meeting, September 7th Special Meeting, September 13th Council Meeting and September 7, 2021 Audit Entrance Conference. 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #103418 through #103524 dated August 3, 2021 through August 16, 2021 for $1,195,941.44; #103525 through #103642 dated August 17, 2021 through September 7, 2021 for $727,774.99; #103643 through #103776 dated September 8, 2021 through September 20, 2021 for $2,275,047.61.
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Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks: #30106 through #30113 dated July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 for $1,726,401.58; #30114 through #30117 dated August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021 for $1,472,337.24. 3. Contract update with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. 4. Authorization to apply for 2022 Hotel-Motel Small Fund Tourism Grant
PUBLIC HEARING None.
NEW BUSINESS
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Budget City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council accept the funds and approve the budget summary for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant Projects. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded to accept the ARPA funds in the amount of $5,734,550, and approve the budget summary, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of Airport Commissioner John Branthoover Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council appoint John Branthoover to the Airport Commission. Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion to appoint John Branthoover to the Airport Commission. The motion approved unanimously.
Acceptance of FAA Funds from American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council accept the FAA American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant. Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded to accept the FAA American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant, and authorized the Mayor to sign. The motion passed unanimously.
Transfer Management of Hadley Hall to the Boys & Girls Club Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council approve the transfer of management of Hadley Hall to the Boys & Girls Club. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the proposed transfer of management of Hadley Hall to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, and authorized staff to sign an agreement to accomplish the transfer, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Art for 59th Avenue Complete Streets Project Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council accept the public art proposal for the public art for 59th Avenue Complete Streets Project.
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Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to accept the public art proposal by Lin McJunkin and Milo White for the 59th Avenue project. The motion passed unanimously.
Waterline Extension Agreement with Fire District 21 Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Utility Extension Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement for Maintenance Security Agreement with Fire District #21. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Utility Extension Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement for Maintenance Security Agreement with Fire District #21, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Low Bid Award for 40th/172nd Intersection Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council award the 40th Avenue/SR-531 Project to Interwest Construction Company. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to move to award the 40th Avenue/SR-531 Project to Interwest Construction Company in the amount of $1,817,509.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Contract. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that the Council monthly reports included for review.
MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Tolbert stated that Eviation, who continues to get requests for visitors, will be visited by the Governor tomorrow, and hopefully be on-track with their first flight at the end of the year at the airport. City Administrator Paul Ellis and Mayor Tolbert had a meeting with PUD today to review Vision 2050 and adding more climate impact scenarios into the comprehensive plan, and looking for further guidance on how to utilize the codes correctly to allow for expansion of the future in the terms of innovation of electric vehicles and that kind of infrastructure.
EXECUTIVE SESSION None.
ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. _________________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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September 27, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Heather Logan.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Nova Heaton, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Seven YouTube viewers. Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Fire Station 48 Change Order #3 City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed Change Order #3 for Fire Station 48. Change Order #3 addresses unforeseen items that were encountered during construction, as highlighted on the Change Order Proposal log. The total of all changes in Change Order #3 is $86,875.90. These funds will be taken from the project contingency at 10% of the construction cost. The City of Arlington began construction of Fire Station 48 in September of 2020, and is scheduled to be completed shortly. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
First Review of 2021 Budget Amendments Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the 2021 proposed budget amendments.
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86% of all amendments fall into three expense categories – construction activity, capital projects and costs related to the RFA annexation. Funding sources for these expenses are non-cash transactions (transfers between funds), new permit revenues, grants/reimbursements or from accumulated reserves. This is the first step of the 2021/2022 budget amendment and modification process. The proposed 2022 budget modifications will be presented to Council in October. A final review will be presented in November of all 2021 amendments and 2022 modifications, and a public hearing and final action on the budget ordinance will take place in December. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
August Financial Report Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the August Financial Report. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Complete Streets Leadership Academy Presentation Development Services Manager Nova Heaton reviewed a PowerPoint presentation of the Complete Streets Leadership Academy demonstration project.
In 2018, the City of Arlington approved a Complete Streets Ordinance and the Complete Streets Plan for the City. Arlington was one of three cities chosen as part of a grant program to cooperate in a leadership learning program and complete a demonstration project within the City. Discussion followed with Ms. Heaton answering Council questions.
Community and Economic Development July and August Reports Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Community and Economic Development July and August reports. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS None.
MAYOR’S REPORT None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put both agenda items for the October 4, 2021 under New Business.
EXECUTIVE SESSION None.
ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. _________________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #1 Attachment B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Fire Station 48, Change Order #3 ATTACHMENTS: Change Order #3 with proposal log DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator 360-403-4603 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $ $86,875.90 BUDGET CATEGORY: Facilities Capital BUDGETED AMOUNT: $ 369,000.00 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Change Order #3 addresses unforeseen items that were encountered during construction, as highlighted on the attached Change Order Proposal log. The total of all changes in Change Order #3 is $86,875.90. These funds will be taken from the project contingency at 10% of the construction cost. HISTORY: The City of Arlington began construction of Fire Station 48 in September of 2020, and is scheduled to be substantially completed shortly. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information or other possible changes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve Change Order #3 for Fire Station 48.
116 E. Fir Street, Suite A Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)424-0394 Fax (360)424-5726
Change Order
Project: City of Arlington Fire Station 48 Change Order No.: 3
Fire Station 48
4228 Airport Blvd.
Arlington, WA 98223
The Contract is changed as follows:
Per attached COP’s #13, 14, 15, 16, 18, and 19.
The original Contract Sum:
Net change by previously authorized Change Orders:
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order:
The Contract Sum shall be (increased) (decreased) (unchanged):
The new Contract Sum including this Change Order:
The Contract Time shall be (increased) (decreased) (unchanged):
The Date of Substantial Completion is:
$3,690,000.00
$3,690,000.00
$102,173.41
$86,875.90
$3,879,031.31
days
August 31, 2021
Architect: Contractor: Owner:
Carletti Architects, P.S. HB Hansen Const., Inc. City of Arlington
116 E. Fire Street, Suite A P.O. Box 266 238 North Olympic Avenue
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Lynden, WA 98264 Arlington, WA 98223
By: _____________________ By: ________________ By: ______________________
Peter Carletti Phil Lohrer Paul Ellis
Date: ______________ Date: _____________ Date: _________________
8/11/2021
City of Arlington Station 48 7/19/2021
CO
COP #Description AMOUNT DAYS STATUS Number CO Amounts
1 PUD power service to the project site 34,139.93$ 0 Approved 1 54,598.23$ CO 1
2 Roller shades 2,488.91$ 0 Approved 1
3 PUD electrical service added scope 9,826.91$ 0 Approved 1
4 PUD electrical service rework 8,142.48$ 0 Approved 1
5 Gas Piping to dryer Room 134 906.40$ 0 Approved 2 47,575.18$ CO2
6 (3) D-ring tie offs gabled roof areas Owner 1,373.57$ 0 Approved 2
7 D ring for rope anchor/Steel ladder support Owner 3,030.17$ 0 Approved 2 102,173.41$
8 RFI#34 HSS column/additional strapping shear walls 3,182.81$ 0 Approved 2
9R Conduit pathway to future gate Owner 22,617.32$ 0 Approved 2
10 Cascade Natural Gas revisions 5,900.68$ 0 Approved 2
11 Plumbing changes 3,703.77$ 0 Approved 2
12 Ceiling framing for HVAC and plumbing 6,860.46$ 0 Approved 2 76,748.08$ CO3
13 Card swipes and door hardware Owner 54,779.13$ 0 Approved CO3 pending
14 CMU cap 1,673.46$ 0 Approved CO3 pending
15R Data Fiber Conduits as per City request 11,718.81$ 0 Approved CO3 pending
16 Footing and reinforcing beneath CMU screen wall 7,243.56$ 0 Approved CO3 pending
17 Sliding window at office 137 -$ 0 Declined CO3 pending
18 Wifi modications 1,333.12$ 0 Approved CO3 pending
19 Stormwater Culvert added by COA 10,127.82$
20 -$
SUBTOTAL 189,049.31$
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Department of Commerce Grant Application for Housing Action Plan and Implementation (TODI) ATTACHMENTS: Resolution authorizing application for planning grant funding related to Transit-Oriented Development, grant application form, and Mayor’s letter of support DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community and Economic Development; Marc Hayes, Director 360-403-3457 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: 0 BUDGETED AMOUNT: 0 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: The Department of Commerce is offering grant funding for professional planning services related to Transit-Oriented Development Implementation (TODI). With the upcoming implementation of Community Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit route (Gold Line), this makes the City eligible to apply for the TODI grant, up to $250,000.00. Two action items are being proposed in the Scope of Work, consisting of a Subarea Plan, and a Planned Action, for 2.23 miles of Smokey Point Boulevard, beginning at our southern city limits and extending northward to the intersection with 200th St. NE. The subarea plan will address existing conditions, analysis of housing and affordability, including low income and workforce housing, long tern viability of the proposed mixed-use businesses, open space needs, walkability/connectivity of the corridor, and future infrastructure demands. The Planned Action process conducts analysis of and provides an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of the entire planned action area. This provides for predictability and streamlining of permitting and development
Development, simply because there wasn’t any high capacity transit available to utilize the TOD
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment D
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING GRANT FUNDING, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE TO CREATE A SUB-AREA PLAN AND PLANNED ACTION TO FACILITATE
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE SMOKEY POINT BOULEVARD
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington desires to create a sub-area plan for the entire Smokey
Point Boulevard Commercial Corridor, identifying existing conditions, and the required
elements for facilitating Transit-Oriented Development, in advance of Community
Transit’s Bus Rapid Transit implementation; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for planning services to identify both market
rate and affordable housing needs and choices, connectivity and walkability of the
corridor, open space needs, future infrastructure needs, and evaluating long term
viability of the proposed mixed-use development along the corridor through grant
funds available by the Department of Commerce ; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce allows up to $250,000.00 to be awarded to
cities who are planning for high-density residential development in conjunction with high
capacity transit, for planning services that support action items such as Sub-Area
planning and Planned Action EIS and Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington considers it in the best interest of the public to make
application for the available planning grant funding available through the Department
of Commerce;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington,
Washington, as follows:
1. That the Community and Economic Development Director, or his/her
designee is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Department of
Commerce for and on behalf of the City of Arlington to fund planning efforts
related to the implementation of Transit-Oriented Development; and
2. That the Community and Economic Development Director is hereby authorized to
provide information, as may be necessary, to secure approval of said grant
application; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX 2
3. That this Resolution shall be effective upon passage and signatures hereon in
accordance with law.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Arlington, at its regular meeting held
this 4th day of October, 2021.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
___________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
Transit -Oriented Development
Implementation (TOD I) Grant
Application Form
Summary Page
Name of Jurisdiction(s) City of Arlington
planned action environment impact statement (EIS) to facilitate transit -oriented
development along Smokey Point Boulevard.
Community Transit bus routes . The most frequent route is the 201/202 which provides
transit between the Smokey Point Transit Center and the Lynnwood Transit Center. It runs
from 4:40am to 10:55pm with servic e at least every 30 minutes. There’s also a Park & Ride
less than a quarter mile away from the Transit Center. In 2027, Community Transit plans to
begin operation of the Swift Gold Line which will provide bus rapid t ransit service between
Smokey Point Transit Center and Everett Station.
planned action ordinance.
1. Jurisdiction Information
City of Arlington
If two or more cities are jointly applying and collaborating on this grant,
please duplicate this page and submit a page for each city. Duplicate
pages for jurisdiction information will not count towards page limit.
Please indicate which city is the “lead” city for purposes of the grant.
responsible for keeping the other participant city contacts informed
about the grant.
Community & Economic Development
238 N Olympic Ave.
Arlington
WA 98223
360-403-3457
mhayes@arlingtonwa.gov
Please provide name and contact information for the person who will
be responsible for receiving and accounting for the grant funds.
Name Launa Peterson
Permit Technician II
Community & Economic Development
360-403-3527
lpeterson@arlingtonwa.gov
Number 31100 1370
on behalf of the city.
2. Scope of Work and Project Schedule
Provide a proposed s cope of w ork, detailing the grant objective (project), a ctions, s teps and
d eliverables . Instructions are in the Grant Application Instructions.
All grant deliverables must be submitted by June 15, 2023.
If you propose multiple grant o bjectives , a ctions, steps or deliverables, please copy and paste the
appropriate rows below. There must be at least two deliverables for each grant objective (draf t and
final). The example scope of work from the grant instructions is included at the end of this document
if a city wishes to copy portions or all of that material into this table.
Grant Objective: Create a Subarea Plan, including a Planned Action EIS, for Smokey Point
to support the growth of the area and leverage the investment in transit.
planning documents, studies, and reports Jan 2022 Feb 2022
analysis Jan 2022 May 2022
findings including an opportun ities and
constraints analysis and providing
recommendations on development strategies for
the study area
April 2022 June 2022
throughout Jan 2022 June 2023
Deliverable 1b Public Participation Plan June 17,
2022
Deliverable 3a Full Public Outreach Report Documenting All
Activities and Public Input
June 15,
2023
Action 3 Prepare a Subarea Plan June 2022 Jan 2023
Step 3.1 Prepare draft subarea plan containing completed
elements to -date June 2022 Feb 2023
EIS and implementation strategy Feb 2023 March 2023
notice Jan 2022 Feb 2022
stormwater, archaeology, etc.) April 2022 August 2022
accordingly to prepare Final EIS and select
preferred alternative
Jan 2023 March 2023
Council April 2023 June 2023
3. Proposed Budget / Financial Information
Propose a project budget to reflect your expected level of effort for each of the deliverables provided
above. This is a performance -based contract, th erefore cities will be paid upon satisfactory
completion of deliverables rather than hours spent working on the project. The final deliverable of
each grant objective must be at least 20% of the total grant amount for that grant objective.
Grant Objective: Create a Subarea Plan, including a Planned
Action EIS, for Smokey Point to support the growth of the
area and leverage the investment in transit. Commerce Funds
Deliverable 1a. Existing Conditions Report + Buildable Lands
Capacity and Market Research Analysis Technical Memorandums $69,000
Deliverable 1b. Public Participation Plan $25,000
Deliverable 2a. Draft Subarea Plan $26,000
Deliverable 2b. Draft EIS $70,000
$15,000
Deliverable 3b. Adopted Subarea Plan $15,000
Deliverable 3c. Adopted Planned Action EIS $30,000
Total: $250,000
staff hours (may be per action, step, or deliverable), staff hourly rates, and other expenses.
planning documents, studies, and reports 40 $6,000 $6,000
area 45 $6,750 $7,000
out analysis 70 $10,500 $11,000
key findings including an opportun ities and
constraints analysis and providing
recommendations on development
strategies for the study area
100 $15,000 $15,000
Total 455 $68,250 $69,000
Step 2.1 Perform initial community outreach 45 $6,750 $7,000
Step 2.2 Hold visioning workshop and refine vision 48 $7,200 $7,000
Step 2.3 Hold a community design workshop 48 $7,200 $7,000
Step 2.4 Hold a workshop to develop explore
alternatives 48 $7,200 $7,000
meetings throughout 80 $12,000 $12,000
completed elements to -date 150 $22,500 $23,000
Action EIS and implementation strategy 80 $12,000 $12,000
Council 45 $6,075 $6,000
significance/scoping notice 55 $8,250 $8,000
stormwater, archaeology, etc.) 300 $45,000 $45,000
review 90 $13,500 $14,000
accordingly to prepare Final EIS and select
preferred alternative
50 $7,500 $8,000
present to Council 35 $5,250 $5,000
4. Grant Application Questions and Scoring
Please answer each of the below questions. If the city does not intend to pursue that particular policy
objective , please write “N/A” under that section. Please refer to the Grant Application Instructions for
more detail regarding scoring and ranking, as well as additional guidance on how to answer the below
questions .
4a. The total number of housing units authorized for new development [above what is currently
allowed by the city]; (0-20 points)
As a result of the proposed activities, provide an estimate of the number of additional units that
may be allowed over the 20-
number of units currently planned for within the city. Provide detail on your assumptions over the
20-year planning period.
If the city does not have a clear vision of the f uture new development potential, describe the range
of alternatives the city will examine and the estimated range in th e number of additional units that
may be allowed over the 20-year planning period. Provide details on your assumptions .
oriented uses. However, the creation of this subarea plan would build upon existing and planned
infrastructure such as the bus routes and coincide with a few ongoing efforts to realize a vision of a
walkable, transit rich, sustainable urban environment for the area.
One such effort is the City’s Mixed Use Development (MXD) Regulations which were adopted in
2017. Through the development of a form -based code and a rezone of Smokey Point Blvd to
Commercial Corridor, the intent was to encourage a more livable, walkable community in this area
as Arlington continues to grow in both population and employment opportunities due largely to the
expanding Cascade Industrial Center (CIC), which was recently recognized as a regional
Manufacturing Industrial Center by the PSRC. As the CIC has grown, people who want to live near
where they work have moved to Arlington, which has spurred a growing need for more affordable
housing choices. Arlington would like to provide more workforce housing as close as possible to
the CIC, making multi-modal transportation opti ons a truly viable choice for residents.
In addition to the MXD regulations adoption, the other project which could be supported by the
creation of a subarea plan for this area is the Smokey Point Blvd Corridor Project. Currently in the
design phase, preliminary plans for the transformation of the Smokey Point Blvd Corridor envision a
multiway boulevard that will increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety, enhance existing bus stops,
and improve mobility overall.
The last effort we should mention is the p lan to build a community park in approximately the center
of the subarea. Conveniently located along Smokey Point Blvd and near the existing bus stops and
planned multimodal corridor, it would provide a gathering place and add to the neighborhood
character . The project is also currently in the design phase.
The concurrent subarea plan and planned action EIS would have the potential to catalyze
development in the area. The subarea plan will refine the community’s vision and explore ways to
implementation strategy. Implementation of the plan should result in a mix of land uses that offer
additional housing choices and more accessible amenities and opportunities for current and future
residents. The planned action EIS will streamline environmental review for development that is
consistent with the subarea plan and supporting regulations.
4b. The proximity and quality of transit access in the area; (0-20 points)
Describe the transit service around which this project will be based. Is the transit service in place?
If not, when is it expected? What headways exist or are projected? If you know capacity or
ridership at this station (or projected ridership), please include that information. Also describe the
study area around the transit (e.g., 1/2 mile around the station ). Within this study area, describe the
existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure that will allow future housing to access
the transit .
Transit bus routes. The most frequent route is the 201/20 2 which provides transit between the
Smokey Point Transit Center and the Lynnwood Transit Center. It runs from 4:40am to 10:55pm
with service at least every 30 minutes. There’s also a Park & Ride less than a quarter mile away
from the Transit Center. In 2027, Community Transit plans to begin operation of the Swift Gold Line
which will provide bus rapid transit service between Smokey Point Transit Center and Everett
Station.
The subarea will be centered around the extent of Smokey Point Blvd within the City limits between
200th St NE to the north and the Marysville boundary to the south. I-5 lies to the west of the
subarea, and the Arlington Municipal Airport lies to the east.
Historically, the prevailing development pattern in the subarea is suburban sprawl with auto -
oriented uses. However, the creation of this subarea plan would build upon existing and planned
infrastructure such as the bus routes and coincide with a few ongoi ng effort s, as described in the
answer to 4a above, to realize a more urban vision for the area.
What heights are permitted with the study area or what height ranges are expected to be permitted
within the study area? Please also note the densities allowed or expected to be permitted.
As allowed by the Arlington’s MXD Regulations which were adopted in 2017, the current maximum
building height in the subarea is three stories . However, four stories is allowed for affordable
housing development s, LEED certified buildings, or if the development contributes to more civic
space either by providing it onsite or an in-lieu fee is pay towards an identified civic space in the
subarea. Through the development of the subarea plan, the City will explore authorizing up to 6
stories of building height along the Smokey Point Blvd Corridor , most likely in the form of buildings
current regulations, this allowance would be incentive -based.
Most of the land within the subarea is zoned Commercial Corridor which is a mixed use zone that is
regulated by a form -based code , so the density is controlled by the height, parking, and open space
requirements. Within the subarea, there are also lands zoned Residential Moderate Capacity (with a
maximum density of 11 dwelling units per acre) and Residential High Capa city (with no maximum
density similar to commercial Corridor). The subarea plan will encourage a mix of uses to transition
from the higher intensity commercial and high density residential along the center’s main street
core to more moderate density and mo derate volume residential uses along the edge of the
subarea.
4d. Plans that authorize ground floor retail with housing above; (0-5 points)
Will mixed-use development with ground floor retail below housing be permitted in the study area?
If so, is the market projected to accommodate this development typology in the 20 -year planning
period? Note any plans to study or authorize an appropriate amount of ground floor retail.
As part of the MXD Regulations that were adopted in 2017, mixed-use development in the form of
ground floor retail below residential units is already permitted in the subarea. Through the subarea
plan, we would like to conduct a market study to determine how much commercial development
and redevelopment, particularly the type that is favorable within a mixed -use residential facility , can
be expected in the subarea based on current and future market conditions.
these requirements? If so, describe how the parking is minimized or eliminated or how the Applicant
proposes to include this work in their project. Explain where this reduction in parking is or will be
examined with respect to the trans it area and nearby housing (e.g., which zones or development
areas) and the feasibility of achieving or adopting the parking reductions.
Per the MXD Regulations, parking reductions are already allowed for affordable housing
developments. Throughout the subarea plan, we would like to explore expanding these parking
reductions, especially in the areas that are within a half mile of the multimodal Smokey Point Blvd
Corridor Project and the proposed Swift bus rapid transit route planned to begin operation in 2027.
4f . Existence or establishment of incentive zoning, mandatory affordability, or other tools to
promote low -income housing in the area; (0-15 points)
Does the city or study area include incentive zoning, mandatory affordability or other tools to
promote low income housing in the area? If so, explain these tools and their existing or projected
application in the study area. If these tools do not exist in the city or study area, what tools to
promote low income housing in the area will be e xamined? What tools are expected to be adopted?
What level of affordability do these low -income housing supports encourage or require? What level
of application might these tools see over the 20 -year planning period?
As part of the MXD Regulations which were adopted in 2017, there are height increase and parking
reduction incentives for developments that provide affordable housing. With the subarea plan, we
would like to explore expanding the available incentives for affordable housing . We would also like
to determine whether we could require a certain percentage of units for each development to be
affordable.
We believe the subarea has the potential to be the location of a substantial portion of the affordable
housing supply in the city. We understand the importance of locating affordable housing in transit
rich, walkable neighborhoods which is what we desire the subarea to be. It would also be beneficial
to have more workforce housing choices near the employment opportunities that already exist and
are expanding in the CIC.
Additionally, we understand the permit processing costs, including the environmental review
process, can be a significant factor in whether units that are more affordable can be developed.
With the planned action EIS, we hope to allay some of those costs for the developer and increase
the feasibility of providing more affordable units.
area? If so, please discuss any existing or planned policies that will be explored to prevent
displacement in the study area. Is public or nonprofit funded l ow -income or workforce housing
projected within the study area in the 20-year planning period? If so, describe. Does the city or study
area include policies to support public - or nonprofit -funded low -income or workforce housing? If so,
list these policies, or if they will be expanded, explain how. If these policies do not currently exist in
the city or study area, briefly discuss possible policies.
As of 2019, Arlington had a total of 229 subsidized units, transitional and permanent units
combined, with a range of funding sources. It also had 967 workforce units funded by Low -Income
Housing Tax Credits. These numbers are shown in these table s:
Some of these units exist in the subarea , and t he City would like to continue the provision of more
public or non -profit funded low-income or workforce housing in the subarea. Here are some of the
applicable policies from the c omprehensive plan displaying the city’s support for affordable
housing:
o PH-8.1 The City should work to ensure that housing options for low- and moderate-income
households are:
a) dispersed throughout the City to discourage a disproportionate concentration of
such housing in any one geographical area of the City;
b) are located near amenities such as commercial and employment areas,
transportation facilities, and recreational opportunities and;
c) are inclusive of a variety of housing types.
o PH-8.2 The City should support and encourage private developers and organizations who
seek to provide below-market housing units by utilizing various tools such as a) allowing
Subdivision, Bungalow Courts), b) implementing regulatory tools (e.g. Mixed Use,
Inclusionary Zoning, SEPA Exemption, Flexible Development Standards, Performance
Standards), c) providing general incentives (e.g. density bonuses, parking reductions,
permitting priority), d) financial help (e.g. reduced permit and utility connection fees), e)
encouraging project level actions that help with affordability (affordability covenants). The
City should provide criteria and process for ensuring that those units remain affordable
over time.
o PH-8.4 As part of any rezone that increases residential capacity, the City should consider
requiring a portion of units to be affordable to low- and moderate-income households.
o PH-8.5 Work with the County and others on zoning and other strategies around transit
oriented development (TOD) sites to guide sustainable and equitable
that incorporate affordable housing production.
4h. Plans designed to maximize and increase the variety of allowable housing types and expected
sale or rental rates. 1 (0-10 points)
those housing type options. What new housing types is the proposal evaluating? How much of an
increase in housing would those changes allow (number and type of units)? What other changes will
be studied and proposed to increase the variety of housing types and reduce the expected sale or
rental prices (see footnote)?
Single -family attached and multifamily units are already allowed in most of our subarea. Even the
Residential Moderate District zone now allows for duplex, triplex, fourplex, row houses and garden
apartments due to development code amendments we adopted last year that expanded the
allowance of “missing middle” housing types. With the subarea p lan, we want to explore increasing
the supply of these options either through additional modifications to our development regulations
or through the creation of programs that encourage redevelopment.
4i . Readiness to Proceed: (0-20 points)
area of analysis already identified? Please describe your plan to initiate and complete the project by
June 15, 2023. Refer to the scope of work if needed. Provide key comprehensive plan policies,
housing strategies, plans, or other directives that support the development of the selected actions.
Our subarea is already identified . It will primarily run the length of Smokey Point Blvd within the City
limits between 200th St NE to the north and the Marysville boundary to the south. The transit options
available in the area are centered around the Smokey Point Transit Center which exists at the
intersection of Smokey Point Blvd and 174 th Pl NE. I-5 lies to the west of the subarea , and the
Arlington Municipal Airport lies to the east.
If Arlington is selected to receive TODI grant funding, development of the subarea plan and planned
action EIS will be prioritized to be completed by June 15, 2023, as displayed in our preliminary
scope of work.
This project will allow us to better implement the comprehensive plan polices already listed in the
answer to 4g. It can also allow us to explore how to employ some of the actions from our Housing
Action P lan which was adopted by City Council resolution earlier this year, such as:
o Action 1.3 Use value capture to generate and reinvest in neighborhoods experiencing
increased private investment.
1 This language is from the capital budget (Sec. 1090 (2)(f)). Commerce interprets it to mean allowing a greater variety of att ached
housing types, which we expect to be at lower sale or rental rates than traditional single family housing. A resource to enc ourage lower
sale or rental rates with attached housing typologies is available here (SmartGrowth.org webinar by Dan Parolek which emphasizes the
importance of reducing the size of units for affordability and moving from a limit on the number of units per lot to a limit on the scale of
buildings per lot).
o Action 1.5 Create a process to coordinate public investments, like capital improvements,
with affordable activities to reduce the overall cost of development.
o Action 3.1 Leverage publicly and partner-owned land for public housing.
o Action 3.2 Create incentives to develop affordable housing.
to pursue adopt ion the activities selected . Also describe the impact that the lack of Commerce
grant fund would have on the project. Indicate whether the proposed project is an expansion of an
existing project that will proceed even without the Commerce grant funds. Also in dicate the level
and type of support that the appropriate legislative body will provide the project.
There are efforts described above (i.e, the MXD Regulations, Smokey Point Blvd Corridor Project,
and Smokey Point Park project) that are ongoing that ai m to turn the subarea into a mixed-use,
walkable community . These projects will continue without the TODI grant award and are evidence of
the City Council’s support of the urban growth and development of the subarea . However, the
subarea plan and planned action EIS could be the necessary catalyst to refine the community vision,
align the City’s goals, and ensure the existing and planned transit options can be utilized to their
utmost potential.
impacts and consequences, alternatives, and mitigation measures in sufficient detail to allow the
analysis to be adopted in whole or in part by applicants.” Explain what environmental analysis the
city intends to perform as part of the proposed activities.
To support implementation of the subarea plan, the City plans to prepare and adopt a planned
action ordinance . The planned action EIS will streamline environmental review for development that
is consistent with the subarea plan and supporting regulations.