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Home My WebLink About04-06-20 Council Meeting SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. PUBLIC NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, in an effort to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus, City Council Meetings and Workshops will take place online. Councilmembers and members of the public will not attend in person. Anyone wishing to provide written or oral public comment, must pre-register at this link: https://arlingtonwa.seamlessdocs.com/f/councilmeetingform To view the meeting without providing public comment: https://arlingtonwa.zoom.us/j/9193655317 Dial in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 919 365 5317 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Barb Tolbert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Barb Tolbert – Wendy APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Arbor Day ATTACHMENT A Mayor Barb Tolbert 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 Jesica Stickles 1. Minutes of the March 16 and March 23, 2020 council meetings ATTACHMENT B 2. Accounts Payable 3. Ordinance to Revise Municipal Code ATTACHMENT C Arlington City Council Meeting April 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm City Council Chambers – 110 E Third Street SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Authorizing COVID-19 Economic Relief ATTACHMENT D Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles 2. Appointment to Planning Commission ATTACHMENT E Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles 3. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket ATTACHMENT F Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS INFORMATION/ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Barb Tolbert CITY OF ARLINGTON PROCLAMATION ARBOR DAY WHEREAS, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and WHEREAS, Arlington has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree planting practices; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Barbara Tolbert, Mayor of the City of Arlington, Washington, do hereby proclaim April 18, 2020 as ARBOR DAY In the City of Arlington, and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. ____________________________________________ Mayor Barbara Tolbert DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East Third Street March 16, 2020 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, and Don Vanney. Council Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney. 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 Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Tolbert read a statement regarding COVID-19 precautions the City is taking, including social distancing set up for tonight’s meeting. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the March 2 and March 9, 2020 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #99157 through #99278 dated March 3, 2020 through March 16, 2020 for $599,197.14; and Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29508 through #29516 dated February 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020 for $1,390,386.74. 3. Professional Services Agreement with Karen Reed Consulting, LLC 4. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2019-012 Regarding Legal Description Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 16, 2020 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING Resolution Declaring Certain Property (Vehicles) as Surplus City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the resolution declaring certain vehicles as surplus. The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing portion was closed at 7:04 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:04 p.m. With no further comments or questions, the public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion I move to approve the Resolution Declaring Certain Property as Surplus, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Resolution for Emergency Declaration for Burn Road Waterline Break and Repair City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the resolution declaring an emergency for water main repair at 207th Street and Burn Road. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Resolution Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements due to a Break in the Burn Road Water Main, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously. Financing for New Fire Station 48 City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed financing options for new Fire Station 48. The City is currently leasing space for Fire Station 48. The lease agreement was entered into April 1, 2018 and can be terminated by either party, at any time. The current owner of the facility would like the City to vacate as soon as possible as they would like to the use the facility for a different purpose. The short term nature of the lease agreement is driving the City’s need for a new fire station as there isn’t an alternative facility that can be used. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to authorize the finance director to sign the term sheet, as presented, with Sterling Bank, authorizing continued negotiations on the financing of the new fire station. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis indicated that IT Director Bryan Terry is working on a process to give Councilmembers remote access to council meetings. In the near future, he will conduct testing, and provide training. Mr. Ellis has contacted the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to make changes to Council Rules and Procedures to allow remote access. It is still in process. There will be protocols in place to provide structure and allow all councilmembers to make comments. This will allow councilmember and members of the public the opportunity to call in. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 16, 2020 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Ellis also stated that many public utility districts, in light of the coronavirus, have waived late fees and suspended shutoffs, due to people being without jobs, and businesses closing. Council does have authority to do that, as well. A resolution is not required at this point, but a motion can be made tonight for the March and April billing period with an emergency action. Anything beyond that, a resolution would be generated. Discussion followed. Emergency Waiver of Utility Bill Late Fees and Suspension of Water Shutoffs for March and April 2020 Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to waive utility bill late fees and suspend water shutoffs on overdue bills for March and April 2020. The motion passed unanimously. In the upcoming months, Mr. Ellis wants to limit the amount of staff present at Council meetings, and will try to perform presentations himself. He asked Councilmembers to consider holding one Council cycle a month (one workshop, one meeting), during this time. If video conferencing becomes available, that would be the first priority. Discussion followed. The Mayor indicated that with the Governor’s updates, physical Council meetings may have to be suspended temporarily. In that case, workshops would be suspended, and packets would be distributed early, with a Council meeting held remotely. City revenues and economic downturn was discussed. The Mayor indicated an in depth discussion would likely occur at the retreat. She asked Councilmembers to remain flexible about the April 3-4 retreat date. That date may be pushed out. She indicated that information would be coming. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Don Vanney stated that he received a phone call today from a local business owner who would like to paint the exterior of his business, but has been unable to connect with the Permit Center staff. City Administrator Paul Ellis indicated he would follow up. Councilmember Michele Blythe inquired whether there is a provision for citizens who unable to pay utility bills. Mr. Ellis indicated that those individuals are directed to services in the area, such as the Arlington Community Resource Center. Discussion followed. MAYOR’S REPORT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. _________________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East Third Street March 23, 2020 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don Vanney, Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and Michele Blythe. Council Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Bryan Terry, Marc Hayes, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Doug Buell and Kathy Vanney. 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 Jesica Stickles 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 IT Director Bryan Terry provided training for the Mayor and Councilmembers to join meetings remotely using Zoom conferencing. WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Ordinance to Revise Municipal Code City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the Ordinance Amending Various Provisions in the Arlington Municipal Code to Change or Delete References to the Marysville Municipal Court, and Repealing Ordinance No. 1408. Arlington contracted with Marysville for Court Services beginning in 2003. With the recent changeover to return to Cascade District Court, references in Arlington’s Municipal Code need correction. Discussion followed with Mr. Peiffle answering Council questions. Appointment to Planning Commission Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommended candidate. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 23, 2020 Page 2 of 3 An interview panel consisting of Councilmember Jan Schuette, Planning Commission Chairman Tim Dean and Co-Chair Bruce Angell, and Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes interviewed the incumbent with four additional applicants. From that interview process, Yvonne M. Gallardo-Van Ornam was selected for recommendation to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket. The 2020 Preliminary Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket consists of 6 items. There are three privately initiated items, and 3 City initiated items. The preliminary docket (list) was heard by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing held on March 17, 2020. The docket was approved by unanimous decision of the four members present. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, Cities may amend their comprehensive plans only once per calendar year. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.022 establishes a docketing process where all proposed comprehensive plan amendments may be considered and adopted congruently. Proposed amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan may be made by any private citizen or by the city itself. The City Council must approve of any item being placed on the Final Docket. Once the docket becomes final, staff is authorized to proceed with processing the proposed amendments. Proposed amendments must receive final approval by the City Council in order to become incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions. February 2020 Financial Report City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the February 2020 Financial Report. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. SPECIAL MEETING Amendment to Council Rules and Procedures to Include Remote Access to Meetings City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed an amendment to add remote access to meetings to the Council Rules and Procedures. As requested by Council, staff has procured the necessary equipment for Councilmembers to gain access to Council meetings remotely. The Council Rules and Procedures does not include a provision for Councilmembers to access Council meetings remotely. Revisions must be made to the Rules and Procedures. Mayor Tolbert called on Councilmembers, so each could offer comments and ask questions. After the Councilmembers spoke, Mr. Peiffle revised the draft Rules and Procedures to reflect comments Councilmembers made, and read aloud the revised draft. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Council Rules and Procedures, with the additions so Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 23, 2020 Page 3 of 3 made by the City Attorney. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Marilyn Oertle voting no. It was voted on by Councilmembers that this item will be brought to another workshop in the future, after the new technology is used, to further discuss parameters for Councilmembers calling in remotely for meetings. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that he and the Directors have been working to make sure staff members continue to practice good hygiene and social distancing. He and the Directors will be meeting remotely tomorrow morning to discuss how each department will continue to operate and serve the public, with staff members on site, and some working from home during this time. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Tolbert stated that she has been working with different groups in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS None. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, Mike Hopson, and Debora Nelson provided brief updates, while Councilmembers Marilyn Oertle, Don Vanney, and Jesica Stickles had nothing to report this evening. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Council discussed and agreed to place the following items on the Consent Agenda for the April 6, 2020 Council meeting: 1. Ordinance to Revise Municipal Code EXECUTIVE SESSION None. City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated that his office is closed during this time, and he has been working from home. He does not anticipate any change in service to City staff and Councilmembers. Until further notice, Executive Sessions will be on hold. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. _________________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: CA #3 Attachment C ORDINANCE NO. 2020-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2020--XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE OR DELETE REFERENCES TO THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL COURT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1408 WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has transitioned its municipal court from contracting for services with the City of Marysville and has contracted with Snohomish County for court services through Snohomish County District Court—Cascade Division; and WHEREAS, while most references in the code to the Marysville Municipal Court were corrected by the adoption of ordinance number 2020-002, the City municipal code contains some additional references to the Marysville Municipal Court which should be corrected; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to repeal some prior ordinances also relating to the court services; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Ordinance #1408, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRED GILLINGS AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY” shall be and hereby is repealed. Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code section 2.24.020 shall be amended to read as follows: 2.24.020 - Filing of actions. The police, city attorney, building official and all other persons or bodies with authority to file actions for violations of city ordinances on behalf of the city are directed to file such actions in the City’s Municipal Court or other court with jurisdiction. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code section 2.24.030 shall be and hereby is repealed. Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code section 2.102.010 shall be amended to read as follows: 2.102.010 - Municipal court formed. There is hereby formed a municipal court to be known as the municipal court of Arlington, Washington. Said court shall be operated pursuant to the terms of an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County or as authorized by law. Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code section 3.86.020 shall be amended to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-XXX 2 3.86.020 - Source of crime prevention funding—Contribution required. 1. In any case where an accused has been convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crime in Snohomish County District Court—Cascade Division, there shall be, in addition to any fine levied, a penalty in the amount of fifty dollars per charge, which penalty shall be non-suspendable, and which shall be deposited into the crime prevention fund line-item. The fact that this penalty is imposed on each charge shall not in any way reduce the obligation of the accused to pay any other cost, fine or penalty prescribed by the court. 2. For the purposes of Subsection (1) of this section a conviction shall include a deferred prosecution, deferred sentence or guilty finding. Section 6. The definition of “Court” codified in Arlington Municipal Code section 11.01.020(6) shall be amended to read as follows: (6) "Court" means the Municipal Court established at Snohomish County District Court—Cascade Division, or other court with jurisdiction. Section 7. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after publication. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of April, 2020. CITY OF ARLINGTON ______________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Steven J. Peiffle City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #1 Attachment D laid off in unprecedented numbers. Social distancing has created many challenges, including financial hardships for our local businesses and residents. In order to provide economic relief for RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the Resolution of the City of Arlington Authorizing COVID-19 Economic Relief and authorize the Mayor to sign it. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AUTHORIZING COVID-19 ECONOMIC RELIEF WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, the Governor of the State of Washington proclaimed that a State of Emergency existed in all counties in the State of Washington due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19); and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, I, Mayor Barbara Tolbert, issued a Declaration of Emergency as a result of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor issued an emergency proclamation requiring all K-12 schools to close from March 17, 2020 through April 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Governor issued an emergency proclamation placing statewide limits on food and beverage services, restricting large gatherings of the public, and recommending the public practice “social distancing”; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, the Governor issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order to stop spread of the disease; and WHEREAS, these recommendations and restrictions are to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Washington, but have an adverse impact on local businesses and residents including loss of income, layoffs, and reduced work hours which will lead to significant financial hardships with the inability to pay rent, utilities, and other basic expenses; and WHEREAS, the city proposes to provide temporary economic relief to local businesses and residents as a way to mitigate financial hardships as a result of the impact of COVID-19; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: 1. Utility Customers: a. City staff is authorized to implement a late fee and shut off waiver for April, May, and June 2020. b. City staff is authorized to extend the payment arrangement program from 10 days to three months. The three-month agreement would be a one-time agreement which could be entered into anytime beginning April 1 through June 30, 2020. No late fees or shut off would be applied during the payment arrangement period as long as the terms are being met. 2 2. Airport Customers: a. City staff is authorized to implement a late fee waiver for April, May, and June 2020. b. City staff is authorized to offer a three-month payment arrangement with the same terms as above, except that account may be turned over to collection (instead of shut off) if the terms of the arrangement are not met. 3. Gambling Taxes: City staff is authorized to allow customers to pay and file taxes up to July 15, 2020, instead of monthly. This will aid businesses in paying employees first. 4. Lodging Tax Grant Recipients: City staff is authorized to allow grant recipients to choose any of the following options for events postponed or cancelled in 2020. Reimbursement of expenses are only authorized for the specific budget items that were awarded in the 2020 grant agreement. All new program and project requests for 2021 will go through the regular application process; a. Allow the 2020 event to be rescheduled to 2021, the full amount awarded in 2020 will carryover for use at the same event in 2021 and the application process for 2021 will be waived. No reimbursement of expenses incurred in 2020. The application process will still apply for new events. b. For events cancelled and not rescheduled in 2021, reimburse expenses incurred up to April 7, 2020 and waive the 33% match requirement. No amounts will carryover. c. Reimburse expenses incurred up to April 7, 2020 and allow the balance of unspent grant funds to be carried over and applied to the same event in 2021. The 33% match requirement will be waived for the portion of expenses incurred in 2020. The application process in 2021 will be waived. The application process will still apply for new events. ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of April, 2020. CITY OF ARLINGTON _______________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment E ALTERNATIVES: Remand back to staff for additional information RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to confirm the appointment of Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam to the Arlington Planning Commission. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #3 Attachment F Commission at a Public Hearing held on March 17, 2020. The docket was approved by unanimous decision of the four members present. This item provides opportunity to go over the plan amendments may be considered and adopted congruently. Proposed amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan may be made by any private citizen or by the city itself. The City Council must approve of any item being placed on the Final Docket. Once the docket becomes final, staff is authorized to RESOLUTION NO. 2020-xxx RESOLUTION NO. 2020-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ADOPTING THE 2020 FINAL DOCKET FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan 2015 update was adopted January 25, 2018; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 allows jurisdictions to make amendments to its comprehensive plan once annually, and directs that the city shall compile and maintain a list, known as a "docket," of all city-initiated and privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan amendments; and WHEREAS, there are three city-initiated proposals and three privately- initiated proposals for the 2020 preliminary docket; and WHEREAS, the preliminary docket was made available to the public for review and comment at least fifteen days prior to consideration by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Director made a recommendation to the Planning Commission as to which proposed amendments should be included in the final docket; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed hearing on March 17, 2020 on selection of proposed amendments for the final docket; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and determination per AMC 20.96.050, are attached hereto as exhibit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Arlington City Council hereby adopts the Planning Commission's findings and the docket recommendation made by the Planning Commission per the selection and decision criteria outlined in AMC 20.96.060 as the 2020 Final Docket. 2. Except as provided in AMC 20.96.010(d), no additional comprehensive plan amendments may be considered after council adoption of the 2020 docket. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-xxx ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of April, 2020. CITY OF ARLINGTON __________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Steven J. Peiffle City Attorney 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: February 11, 2020 Regarding: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Items The City of Arlington has 7 items submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. PRIVATELY INITIATED PROPOSALS 1.Amendment Type: Rezone Applicant: Corner 9 Properties LLC File №: PLN#667 Description: The applicant is requesting a land use designation change and rezone of 2.37acres from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential High Density. The applicant isrequesting this rezone due to the conditions on site have drastically changed since theannexation of the property in 2013. At time of annexation, the owners were interested incontinuing their commercial uses that were in operation at the time and to preserve theopportunity for future commercial uses. Since the annexation, the commercial uses on sitehave been abandoned and the property is no longer viable for neighborhood commercialdue to the close proximity to the core commercial areas of the city. With the continuingneed for housing options in the City, this amendment would allow for residentialdevelopment that would be appropriate for the site and with would allow the property tobetter transition into the surrounding uses. Approval by the City Council is required for allrezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Mapand the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. Goals and Policies supportingthis amendment; GH-1, GH-2, PH-2.1, GH-5. PL-1.4, PL-1.5, GL-82.Amendment Type: Rezone Applicant: Lot 19 LLC Rezone File №: PLN#663 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket – Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 Description: The applicant is requesting that an approximately 14.36 acre lot be rezoned from Residential Medium Density zone to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. Goals and Policies supporting this amendment; PH-1.1, GH -2, PH-2.1, GH- 5, GL-7, PL-7.1, and PL-1.4. 3. Amendment Type: Rezone Applicant: 31st Avenue Rezone File №: PLN#662 Description: The applicants, Robert and Amanda Brown tax parcel 00445300000400 which is 0.93 acres, Walt and Julie Potebyna tax parcel 00445300000700 which is 0.86 acres, Mike Bohannon and Stephanie Bailey tax parcels 00445300000500 and 00445300000600 which are 0.89 and 0.88 acres respectfully, and Nathan and Deborah Mach tax parcel 00445300000800 which is 0.84 acres, are requesting the rezoning of a total area of approximately 4.4 acre Lot from Residential Moderate Density to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. Goals and Policies supporting this amendment; PH-1.1, GH -2, PH-2.1, GH- 5, GL-7, PL-7.1, and PL-1.4. CITY INITIATED PROPOSALS 4. Amendment Type: Rezone Applicant: City of Arlington File №: PLN#665 Description: The City is rezoning a 0.56 acre Lot from Public/Semi-Public zoning to Residential High Density. Due to the local rezone request by neighboring citizens Robert and Amanda Brown, Walt and Julie Potebyna, Mike Bohannon and Stephanie Bailey, and Nathan and Deborah Mach, the city has initiated this proposal to be a concurrent decision. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. 5. Amendment Type: Rezone Applicant: City of Arlington File №: PLN#666 Description: The City is rezoning the existing 39.61 acres of General Commercial, existing 3.78 acres of Highway Commercial zoning, and existing 142.78 acres of Business Park to the proposed 13.66 acres of General Commercial, 2.29 acres of Highway Commercial, and proposed 170.22 acres of Business Park. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. 6. Amendment Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – AMC 20.40: Permissible Use Table Applicant: City of Arlington File №: PLN#675 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket – Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Description: Upon review of AMC Chapter 20.40: Permissible Uses, Table 20.40-1, Use Description 3.000-Office, Clerical, Research and Services Not Primarily Related to Goods or Merchandise, specifically Use Description - 3.110 “Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies, government office buildings, etc. It was recognized that office use was not an allowed use in the Business Park (BP). This is contrary to the Business Park Zone, as described in AMC 20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established (g). “The Business Park (BP) zone is designed to promote and accommodate office, high technology research and development, and related uses in a park-like, master-planned setting”. The proposed change to the Permissible Use table will correct this misinterpretation and allow office use within the Business Park. 7. Amendment Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – AMC 20.36 Applicant: City of Arlington File №: PLN#672 Description: The current residential zoning districts only provide for three zones, Suburban Residential (4 dwelling units per acre), Residential Moderate Density (6 dwelling units per acre) and Residential High Density (unlimited density controlled only by open space and parking requirements), there exists no mechanism to allow for a gradual change of capacity from one neighborhood to another. The proposed changes are necessary in order to correctly identify the housing capacities of current residential zones within the City and to provide the correct tools to enable “feathering” of residential capacities throughout the City by creating additional residential zones. Other proposed changes include updated language of existing districts and the creation of a new Commercial Corridor District, with a clearly defined purpose. These proposed changes support and are in alignment with the following goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; GO-1, GH -1, GH-8, GL-7, PH-1.1, PH-8.1, PH-8.3, PH-8.5.1, PH-8.5.4, PH-8.5.7, PL-7.2 If proposed changes are adopted, amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map and Land Use Code will be required as illustrated in the attachments. Staff Report & Recommendation Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: January 31, 2020 Regarding: Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone PLN #667 A. INTRODUCTION The Applicant Corner 9 Properties LLC is submitting a rezone for a project that is located at the 604 E Gilman Ave, to be an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is requesting a land use designation change and rezone of 2.37 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential High Density. The applicant is requesting this rezone due to the conditions on site have drastically changed since the annexation of the property in 2013. At time of annexation, the owners were interested in continuing their commercial uses that were in operation at the time and to preserve the opportunity for future commercial uses. Since the annexation, the commercial uses on site have been abandoned and the property is no longer viable for neighborhood commercial due to the close proximity to the core commercial areas of the city. With the continuing need for housing options in the City, this amendment would allow for residential development that would be appropriate for the site and with would allow the property to better transition into the surrounding uses. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Corner 9 Properties LLC Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Exhibits: Corner 9 Properties LLC Application and Narrative, Maps Staff Report & Recommendation Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The applicant is requesting the rezoning of a 2.37 acre Lot from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Council Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone, PLN#667, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Library, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Library, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the applicant has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals GH-1, GH-2, PH-2.1, GH-5. PL-1.4, PL-1.5, GL-8. This means that based on the submittal that the rezone will contribute to a variety of housing types and densities, located housing within close proximity of the downtown core, and increases the amount of opportunity for all residents to purchase quality housing, as well as promoting and reserving the character of the existing residential neighborhood and removing the potential for incompatible commercial use or continuation of the existing condition per the Residential High Density designation. F. ANALYSIS Staff Report & Recommendation Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the rezoning of tax parcels 31050100302200 and 31050100300200 from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential High Density by City Council. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and associated staff report will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#667 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#667 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#667, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#667, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the Corner 9 Properties LLC Rezone, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#667. Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may contain errors and users who rely upon the information do so at their own risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Arlington for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness of the data, or the use of the data presented in the maps. Country Charm Rezone ± City of Arlington Date: File: Cartographer: Scale: CountryCharm8.5x11_19 2/4/2020 jpg 1 inch = 200 feet Country Charm rezone to RHD N C LARA S T N STILLAGUAMISH AVE N WASHINGTO N AVE SR530 E 5TH ST E DIVISION ST PARK HILLDR N ALCAZAR AVE EGILMANAVE P/SP RHD RHD OTRD P/SP RHD RMD P/SP OTBD - 3 P/SP NC OTRD = Old Town Residential District NC = Neighborhood Commercial OTBD - 3 = Old Town Business District 3 P/SP = Public/Semi-Public Legend Existing Zoning Rezone to RHD City Limits Public Right of Way Assessor Parcels RMD = Moderate Density Residential RHD = High Density Residential Staff Report & Recommendation Lot 19 LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: January 29, 2020 Regarding: Lot 19 LLC Rezone PLN #663 A. INTRODUCTION The Applicant Lot 19 LLC is submitting a rezone for a project that is located at the 19700 Block of 74th Ave NE, to be an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Lot 19 LLC Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Exhibits: Lot 19 LLC Application and Narrative Staff Report & Recommendation Lot 19 LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The applicant is requesting the rezoning of a 14.36 acre Lot from Residential Moderate Density to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Council Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment Lot 19 LLC Rezone, PLN#663, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The Lot 19 LLC Rezone, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the applicant has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals PH-1.1, GH -2, PH-2.1, GH- 5, GL-7, PL-7.1, and PL-1.4. This means that based on the submittal that the rezone will contribute to a variety of housing types and densities, located near commercial and employment centers, and increases the amount of opportunity for all residents to purchase or rent quality housing per the Residential High Density designation. F. ANALYSIS Staff Report & Recommendation Lot 19 LLC Rezone – Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the rezoning of tax parcel 31051400101800 from Residential Moderate Density to Residential High Density by City Council. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and associated staff report will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#663 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#663 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#663, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#663, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the Lot 19 LLC Rezone, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#663. Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limitedto warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may containerrors and users who rely upon the information do so at their own risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessthe City of Arlington for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness ofthe data, or the use of the data presented in the maps. Lot 19 LLC Rezone ± City of Arlington Date: File: Cartographer: Scale:Lot19Rezone8.5x11_20 2/7/2020 jpg 1 inch = 534 feet Lot 19 rezone to RHD 80TH AVE NE 193RD STNE 71ST DRNE 197TH PL NE PEAK PL 79TH DR NE 200TH ST NE 71ST AVE NE 77THAVENE 201ST ST NE 74TH AVE NE 190THPLNE KNOLL DR VALLEYVIEW DR 190THPL NE 192ND PL NE VISTADR ARLINGTONVALLEYROAD CROWN RIDGE BLVD SR 9 RMDGC RHD GI RMD RHD GC = General Commercial GI = General Industrial Legend Existing Zoning City Limits Public Right of Way Assessor Parcels RMD = Moderate Density ResidentialRHD = High Density Residential Rezone Area Staff Report & Recommendation 31st Avenue Rezone – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: January 29, 2020 Regarding: 31st Avenue Rezone PLN #662 A. INTRODUCTION The Applicants, Robert and Amanda Brown tax parcel 00445300000400 Walt and Julie Potebyna tax parcel 00445300000700, Mike Bohannon and Stephanie Bailey tax parcels 00445300000500 and 00445300000600, and Nathan and Deborah Mach tax parcel 00445300000800, are submitting a rezone for a project that is located at the 18130, 18206, 18214, and 18304 31st Ave NE, to be an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicants: Robert and Amanda Brown, Walt and Julie Potebyna, Mike Bohannon and Stephanie Bailey, and Nathan and Deborah Mach Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Exhibits: 31st Avenue Applications and Narrative Staff Report & Recommendation 31st Avenue Rezone – Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The applicants Robert and Amanda Brown tax parcel 00445300000400 which is 0.93 acres, Walt and Julie Potebyna tax parcel 00445300000700 which is 0.86 acres, Mike Bohannon and Stephanie Bailey tax parcels 00445300000500 and 00445300000600 which are 0.89 and 0.88 acres respectfully, and Nathan and Deborah Mach tax parcel 00445300000800 which is 0.84 acres, are requesting the rezoning of 5 lots totaling approximately 4.4 acres from Residential Moderate Density to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Council Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment 31st Avenue Rezone, PLN#662, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Library, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Library, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The 31st Avenue Rezone, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the applicant has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals PH-1.1, GH -2, PH-2.1, GH- 5, GL-7, PL-7.1, and PL-1.4. This means that based on the submittal that the rezone will contribute to a variety of housing types and densities, located near commercial and employment centers, and increases the amount of opportunity for all residents to purchase or rent quality housing per the Residential High Density designation. Staff Report & Recommendation 31st Avenue Rezone – Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 F. ANALYSIS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the rezoning of tax parcels 00445300000800, 00445300000700, 00453000006000, 0045300000500, and 00445300000400 from Residential Moderate Density to Residential High Density by City Council. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and associated staff report will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#662 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#662 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#662, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#662, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the 31st Avenue Rezone, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#662. Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limitedto warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may containerrors and users who rely upon the information do so at their own risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessthe City of Arlington for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness ofthe data, or the use of the data presented in the maps. 31st Rezone ± City of Arlington Date: File: Cartographer: Scale:31stRezone8.5x11_19 2/7/2020 jpg 1 inch = 134 feet 31st rezone to RHD 182ND ST NE 181STSTNE 183RDPLNE I-5 31ST AVE NE I-5 P/SP RHD RMD Legend Existing Zoning City Limits Public Right of Way Assessor Parcels RMD = Moderate Density ResidentialRHD = High Density ResidentialHC = Highway Commercial Rezone Area Staff Report & Recommendation York Rezone – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: February 4, 2020 Regarding: York Rezone PLN#665 A. INTRODUCTION The York Rezone is a City-initiated project that is an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Staff Report & Recommendation York Rezone– Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The City is rezoning a 0.56 acre Lot from Public/Semi-Public zoning to Residential High Density. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment York Rezone, PLN#665, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The York Rezone, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the applicant has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals: PH-1.1, PH-2.1, PH-2.3, PL-7.1, and PL-7.2. This means that based on the submittal that the rezone will contribute to a variety of housing types and densities, located near commercial and employment centers. F. ANALYSIS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the rezoning of tax parcel 00472500000806 from Public/Semi-Public to Residential High Density by City Council. Staff Report & Recommendation York Rezone– Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Planning Docket and associated staff reports will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#665 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#665 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#665, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#665, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the York Rezone, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#665. Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limitedto warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may containerrors and users who rely upon the information do so at their own risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessthe City of Arlington for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness ofthe data, or the use of the data presented in the maps. York Rezone ± City of Arlington Date: File: Cartographer: Scale:YorkRezone8.5x11_20 2/7/2020 jpg 1 inch = 158 feet York rezone to RHD 33RDAVENE 183RD PL NE 177THPLNE 182ND ST NE 181STSTNE I-5 31ST DR NE 31ST AVE NE 179TH ST NE 180TH ST NE P/SP RHD RMD P/SP = Public/Semi-Public Legend Existing Zoning City Limits Public Right of Way Assessor Parcels RMD = Moderate Density ResidentialRHD = High Density Residential Rezone Area Staff Report & Recommendation Airport Business Park Rezone – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: February 4, 2020 Regarding: Airport Business Park Rezone PLN#666 A. INTRODUCTION The Airport Business Park Rezone is a City-initiated project that is an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Staff Report & Recommendation Airport Business Park Rezone– Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The City is rezoning the existing 39.61 acres of General Commercial, existing 3.78 acres of Highway Commercial zoning, and existing 142.78 acres of Business Park to the proposed 13.66 acres of General Commercial, 2.29 acres of Highway Commercial, and proposed 170.22 acres of Business Park. Approval by the City Council is required for all rezone applications. If the request is granted, the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the City’s Official Zoning Map would need to be amended. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment Airport Business Park Rezone, PLN#666, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The York Rezone, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the applicant has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals: GL-16, PL-16.1, PL-16.16, GL-17, and PL-17.2. This means that based on the submittal that the rezone will protect the Arlington Municipal Airport from non-compatible land uses, promotes a compatible relationship between the airport industrial zone and surrounding land uses, ensures the compatibility between the airport and surrounding land uses, and it helps to promote new conceptual development site plans and allows the Airport properties to develop in an orderly fashion. Staff Report & Recommendation Airport Business Park Rezone– Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 F. ANALYSIS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the rezoning of tax parcel 31052100400100 from the existing 39.61 acres of General Commercial, existing 3.78 acres of Highway Commercial zoning, and existing 142.78 acres of Business Park to the proposed 13.66 acres of General Commercial, 2.29 acres of Highway Commercial, and proposed 170.22 acres of Business Park by City Council. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Planning Docket and associated staff reports will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#666 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#666 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#666, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#666, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the Airport Business Park Rezone, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#666. HC = 3.78 acres GC = 39.62 acres BP = 10.17 acres 176TH PL NE 172ND ST NE 170TH PL NE 175TH PL NE 177TH PL NE 51ST AVE NE 173RD PL AIRPORT BLVD 43RD AVE NE 172ND ST NE HC RMD GC BP HC BPHC GC RMD LI AF City of Arlington Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied,including but not limited to warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiledfrom a variety of sources which may contain errors and users who rely upon the information do so at theirown risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Arlington for any and all liabilityof any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness of the data, or the use ofthe data presented in the maps. µ kdh BusinessParkExisting11x17_20 1/31/2020 Scale: Date: File: Cartographer: Business ParkExisting Zoning 0 400 800200 Feet Legend Assessor Parcels Zoning RMD = Moderate DensityResidential GC = General Commercial HC = Highway Commercial BP = Business Park LI = Light Industrial AF = Aviation Before Revision = 3.78 acresAfter Revised HC to BP = 1.48 acres Before Revision 132.61 acresAfter Revised GC to BP = 158.55 acres HC RMD RMD AF LI BP BP Before Revision 39.61After Revised GC = 13.66 acres Before Revision = 3.78 acresAfter Revised HC = 2.29 acres Existing BP = 10.17 acres HC BP HC GC 176TH PL NE 172ND ST NE 170TH PL NE 175TH PL NE 177TH PL NE 51ST AVE NE 173RD PL AIRPORTBLVD 43RD AVE NE 172ND ST NE City of Arlington Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied,including but not limited to warranties of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiledfrom a variety of sources which may contain errors and users who rely upon the information do so at theirown risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Arlington for any and all liabilityof any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness of the data, or the use ofthe data presented in the maps. µ kdh/akc BusinessParkRezones11x17_20 2/4/2020 Scale: Date: File: Cartographer: Business ParkRevised Zoning 0 400 800200 Feet Legend Assessor Parcels Zoning RMD = Moderate DensityResidential GC = General Commercial HC = Highway Commercial BP = Business Park LI = Light Industrial AF = Aviation Proposed BP Rezone Area Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36, Zoning Districts and Zoning Map– Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: February 12, 2020 Regarding: Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map PLN#672 A.INTRODUCTIONThe proposed changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map is a City-initiated project that is an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B.GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council C.DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATIONThe current residential zoning districts only provide for three zones, Suburban Residential(4 dwelling units per acre), Residential Moderate Density (6 dwelling units per acre) andResidential High Density (unlimited density controlled only by open space and parkingrequirements), there exists no mechanism to allow for a gradual change of capacity fromone neighborhood to another. The proposed changes are necessary in order to correctlyidentify the housing capacities of current residential zones within the City and to providethe correct tools to enable “feathering” of residential capacities throughout the City bycreating additional residential zones. Other proposed changes include updated language ofexisting districts and the creation of a new Commercial Corridor District, with a clearlydefined purpose. These proposed changes support and are in alignment with the followinggoals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; If proposed changes are adopted,amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map and Land Use Code will berequired as illustrated in the attachments. D.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS1.SEPA COMPLIANCE:The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of theState Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington MunicipalCode (AMC).2.PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENTa.Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the PlanningCommission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April21, 2020.b.Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington CityChambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020.c.The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding thePlanning Docket Amendment Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36Zoning Districts and Zoning Map, PLN#672, in the Everett Herald, and via area widemailing.d.A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meetingwill be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Noticewill also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via areawide mailing.e.A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting willbe posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice willalso be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area widemailing.3.WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATIONThe Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map,along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington StateDepartment of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is inprocedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONStaff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the City hasmet the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36, Zoning Districts and Zoning Map– Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals: GO-1, GH -1, GH-8, GL-7, PH-1.1, PH-8.1, PH-8.3, PH-8.5.1, PH-8.5.4, PH-8.5.7, PL-7.2. F.ANALYSISStaff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, theProposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map,PLN#672, by City Council. G.FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS1.Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April21, 2020.2.The Planning Docket and associated staff reports will be submitted to the DOC inaccordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s proceduralrequirements.3.On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting.4.On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 PlanningCommission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, andthe Arlington Public Library.5.On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 PlanningCommission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6.The application for PLN#672 has been reviewed for consistency with the ArlingtonComprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7.PLN#672 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, theSnohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8.The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance withthe Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9.Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#672, whichis adopted by reference into this approval. 10.Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#672, furthers thepublic health, safety and general welfare. H.RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#672. Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.36, Zoning Districts and Zoning Map– Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 Chapter 20.36 - ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP Part I. - Zoning Districts 20.36.010 - Residential districts established. (a) The following residential districts are hereby established: Residential Ultra Low Capacity (RULC) allows for 1- 4 dwelling units per acre 4 Du/Ac. Residential Low Capacity (RLC) allows for 5 -6 dwelling units per acre 6 Du/Ac, Residential Moderate Capacity (RMod) allows for 7 -11 dwelling units per acre 11 Du/Ac. Residential Medium Capacity (RMC) allows for 12 -16 dwelling units per acre - 16 Du/Ac. Residential High Capacity (RHC) allows for 17 and greater dwelling units per acre – 17> Du/Ac. and Old Town Residential (OTR) which allows for lot sizes established with the original plats to be utilized, but not less than 3,800 S.F. . Each of these districts is designed to provide for residential lands with varying housing capacities and housing types to provide residents with a variety of housing options, and intended to secure for the persons who reside there a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live, sheltered from incompatible and disruptive activities that properly belong in nonresidential districts. Other objectives of these districts are explained in the remainder of this section. All residential districts must be served with public sewer and water facilities in order to utilize the capacities described for each district. Without public utilities servicing the residential district, no increase in the current housing capacity is allowed. (b) The Residential Ultra Low Capacity district (RULC) is established primarily to accommodate detached single-family residential development in areas not currently served by public sewer and water facilities. Larger lots are required to accommodate a septic system and reserve area as required by the Snohomish Health District. (c) The Residential Low Capacity (RLC) district is established primarily to accommodate detached single-family residential uses at lower capacity levels typically on 7200 – 9600 square foot parcels, but also allows for recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. Some types of two-family residences are allowed in this district on larger lots. (d) The Residential Moderate Capacity (RMod) district is established primarily to accommodate medium capacity housing types, especially smaller multifamily and single family attached, such as duplex, triplex, fourplex, row houses and garden apartments, typically situated on 4000 – 6200 square foot parcels, but also allows for recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. (e) The Residential Medium Capacity (RMC) district is established primarily to accommodate higher capacity housing, such as larger multi-family developments, townhomes, condominiums and the use of the Unit Lot Subdivision process to create fee-simple housing. Live/work units may also be allowed in this zone with additional requirements. Typical parcel size range from 2800 – 3600 square feet, but also allows for recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. (f) The Residential High Capacity (RHC) district is established primarily to accommodate the highest capacity residential developm ents, that are designed to be compatible with their sites and surroundings, building types are typically large scale multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings and live/work units. (g) The Old Town Residential (OTR) district is established primarily for single-family residential development while preserving the historic quality of the traditional town center. Further, this zone is intended to promote residential development that is in character with the older, existing homes in the area. The Old Town District may also allow for duplex, triplex and garden style housing units (missing middle housing) that are designed to match the context of the existing neighborhood they are placed within. This is accomplished through strict design elements, orientation and scale of the building. (Ord. 1393 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.020 - Commercial districts established. (a) The following commercial districts are hereby established: Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Old Town Business District (OTBD), General Commercial (GC), Highway Commercial (HC), and Commercial Corridor (CC). These districts are created to accomplish the purposes and serve the objectives set forth in the remainder of this section. (b) The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone is established to accommodate commercial activities that would meet the daily convenience needs of people residing or working in the environs. (c) The Old Town Business District (OTBD) zone is established to accommodate a mix of a wide variety of commercial activities and vertically oriented, high capacity residential uses in a pedestrian- oriented environment. The Old Town Business District is comprised of three different sub districts, identified as, Central Business Districts (CBD) 1, 2 and 3).with each one having its own nuances regarding permissible uses, parking and signage. (d) The General Commercial (GC) zone is established to accommodate commercial uses generally similar, though more intensive, to the types permissible in the Old Town Business District. However, it is intended that this zone be placed along arterials to cater to commuters or as a transition in some areas between a Highway Commercial zone and a residential zone. (e) The Highway Commercial (HC) zone is established to accommodate the widest range of commercial activities. Uses allowed here include those allowed in other commercial districts, but also those that require highway access or that should be separated from residential uses. (f) The Business Park (BP) zone is established to promote and accommodate office, certain manufacturing and light industrial uses, training/educational facilities, high technology research and development, and related uses in a park-like, master-planned setting. The Business Park also allows for Public/Semi-Public uses within this zone. (g) The Commercial Corridor (CC) zone is established to create pedestrian oriented, urbanized, mixed - use neighborhoods, along designated transit routes. Design elements to include widened sidewalks, drop lanes with on street parking, mid-block pedestrian crossings, planted medians and bike lanes. These zones are established to utilize the stringent use of the Mixed Use Development Regulations/ Form Based Code, therefore negating the underlying zoning to accommodate mixed use as the primary land use. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.030 - Manufacturing districts established. The General Industrial (GI) and Light Industrial (LI) districts are hereby established primarily to accommodate enterprises engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning, or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment. The performance standards set forth in Part I of Chapter 20.44 place limitations on the characteristics of uses located in these districts. The light industrial district is distinguished from the general industrial district in that the light industrial district is intended to be a cleaner, more business park-like area, whereas the general industrial district allows more resource-based manufacturing has a greater tolerance of the nuisances that typically accompany such manufacturing. Furthermore, the limitations in the light industrial district are more restrictive than those in the general industrial district. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.034 - Aviation flightline district established. The Aviation Flightline District (AF) zone is hereby established. This district is created to allow only aviation related uses proximate to airport runways and taxiways. Aviation related uses include any uses related to supporting aviation that require direct taxiway access as a necessary part of their business operations, such as aviation services, manufacturing of aviation-related goods, general services whose primary customers would be those engaged in aviation-related activities (e.g., restaurants primarily catering to pilots, employees, or passengers), or other uses that are clearly related to aviation. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.036 - Medical services district established. The Medical Services District (MS) zone is hereby established. This district is created to allow hospitals and related medical services uses that have developed around the Cascade Valley Hospital in an otherwise residential neighborhood. Medical services include hospitals, doctors' offices, birthing centers, and other related uses, but not including manufacturing of medical equipment. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.040 - Public/semi-public district established. A public/semi-public (P/SP) district is hereby established to accommodate public and semi-public uses, such as schools, government services and facilities, public utilities, community facilities, parks, etc. on publicly owned land. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.054 - Master planned neighborhood overlay district established. The master planned neighborhood (MPN) district is hereby established as an "overlay" district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is complies with the requirements of Section 20.44.032 (master planned neighborhood developments). Thereafter, this overlay district shall be removed from the property for which the master plan is approved by the city council. (Ord. 1393 § 3, 2006) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.060 - Floodplain and floodway districts established. The floodplain and floodway districts are hereby established as "overlay" districts, meaning that these districts are overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is complies with the restrictions found in Chapter 20.64 (floodplain development regulations). (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.070 - Shoreline management district established. The shoreline management district is hereby established as an "overlay" district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is also permitted in the applicable overlay district and a shoreline development permit has been granted, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 20.92 (shoreline management). (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.080 - Mixed use overlay district established. The mixed use overlay district is hereby established as an "overlay" district, meaning that the underlying zoning applicable within each commercial zone remains as the primary or principle zoning designation. The overlay allows for a mix of diversified residential development to co-exist within a proportionate share of the commercially zoned areas of highway commercial (HC), general commercial (GC), and neighborhood commercial (NC) zones where typical retail and other support services would be located, thus creating a walkable neighborhood concept. The mixed use overlay will also be applied to the residential moderate density (RMD) and residential high density (RHD) zones along the Smokey Point Boulevard corridor. The overlay will provide for the efficient use of property by requiring the mixed use of properties in a manner that allows for residential development to co-exist with commercial, retail and specific light manufacturing uses. This promotes the creation of attractive, sustainable neighborhoods which enable walkability and less automobile dependency. The performance standards/design guidelines set forth in Chapter 20.110 place limitations on the characteristics of uses located in these districts. (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) Editor's note— Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, adopted December 18, 2017, set out provisions for use herein as § 20.36.080. As § 20.36.080 existed at the time of codification, those provisions have been included herein as § 20.36.085. Part II. - Zoning Map 20.36.090 - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, adopted December 18, 2017, repealed § 20.36.090 in its entirety. Former § 20.36.090 pertained to "Horizontal mixed use overlay district established," and was derived from Ord. No. 2016-022, § 1, adopted December 5, 2016. 20.36.100 - Official zoning map. (a) There shall be a map known and designated as the official zoning map, which shall show the boundaries of all zoning districts within the city's planning jurisdiction. This map shall either be drawn on acetate or other durable material from which prints can be made, or kept in electronic format, or both. It shall be dated, and shall be kept in the planning department. (b) The official zoning map of the city shall be maintained in the city clerk's office. Amendments to this map shall be made and posted in accordance with Chapter 20.96 (amendments). (c) Should the official zoning map be lost, destroyed, or damaged, the community development director may have a new map drawn on acetate or other durable material from which prints can be made. No further council authorization or action is required so long as no district boundaries are changed in this process. (Ord. No. 1389, 3-27-2006; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) 20.36.110 - Amendments to official zoning map. (a) Amendments to the official zoning map are accomplished using the same procedures that apply to other amendments to this title, as set forth in Chapter 20.96 (amendments). (b) The community development director shall update the official zoning map as soon as possible after the council adopts amendments to it. Upon entering any such amendment on the map, the community development director shall change the date of the map to indicate its latest revision. New prints of the updated map may then be issued. (c) No unauthorized person may alter or modify the official zoning map. (d) The planning division shall keep copies of superseded prints of the zoning map for historical reference. (Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003) (Ord. No. 2017-022, § 1, 12-18-2017) Title 20--Land Use Code Chapter 20.36: Zoning Districts & Map City of Arlington 20.36 - 1 April 2009 Chapter 20.36 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP Sections: Part I. Zoning Districts 20.36.010 Residential Districts Established. 20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established. 20.36.030 Manufacturing Districts Established. 20.36.034 Aviation Flightline District Established. 20.36.036 Medical Services District Established. 20.36.040 Public/Semi-Public District Established. 20.36.054 Master Planned Neighborhood Overlay District Established 20.36.060 Floodplain and Floodway Districts Established. 20.36.070 Shoreline Management District Established. Part II. Zoning Map 20.36.100 Official Zoning Map. 20.36.110 Amendments to Official Zoning Map. Part III. Compatibility of Zoning Districts with Land Use Plan 20.36.200 Compatibility of Zoning Districts with Land Use Plan Defined. Part I. Zoning Districts 20.36.010 Residential Districts Established. (a) The following residential districts are hereby established:established: Residential Ultra Low Capacity (RULC) allows for 1- 4 dwelling units per acre 4 Du/Ac. Suburban Residential (SR), Residential Low/Moderate Density (R-LMD), Residential LowModerate CapacityDensity (RLC-MD) allows for 5 -6 dwelling units per acre 6 Du/Ac, Residential Moderate Capacity (RMod) allows for 7 -11 dwelling units per acre 11 Du/Ac. Residential Medium Capacity (RMC) allows for 12 -16 dwelling units per acre - 16 Du/Ac. Residential High CapacityDensity (R-HCD) allows for 17 and greater dwelling units per acre – 17> Du/Ac., and Old Town Residential (OTR) which allows for lot sizes established with the original plats to be utilized, but not less than 3,800 S.F. . Each of these districts is designed to provide for residential lands with varying housing capacities and housing types to provide residents with a variety of housing options, and intended to secure for the persons who reside there a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live, sheltered from incompatible and disruptive activities that properly belong in nonresidential districts. Other objectives of some of these districts are explained in the remainder of this section. All residential districts must be served with public sewer and water facilities in order to utilize the capacities described for each district. Without public utilities servicing the residential district, no increase in the current housing capacity is allowed. (b) The Residential Ultra Low/Moderate Low CapacityDensity district (RULCR-LMD) is establisheddesigned primarily to accommodate detached single-family residential development and recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential developmentdevelopment in areas not currently served by public sewer and Title 20--Land Use Code Chapter 20.36: Zoning Districts & Map City of Arlington 20.36 - 2 April 2009 water facilities. Larger lots are required to accommodate a septic system and reserve area as required by the Snohomish Health District. Some types of two-family residences are allowed in this district on larger lots. (c) The Residential Low Moderate CapacityDensity (RL-MCD) district is establisheddesigned primarily to accommodate detached or attached single-family residential uses at lower medium capacity levels densities typically on 7200 – 9600 square foot parcels, but also allows for and recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. in areas served by public sewer and water facilities. Some types of two-family residences are allowed in this district on larger lots. (d) The Residential Moderate High CapacityDensity (RMod-HD) district is established designed primarily to accommodate medium capacity housing types, especially smaller multifamily and single family attached, such as duplex, triplex, fourplex, row houses and garden apartments, typically situated on 4000 – 6200 square foot parcels, but also allows for higher density multi-family developments and rrecreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. in areas served by public sewer and water facilities. (e) The Residential Medium Capacity (RMC) district is established primarily to accommodate higher capacity housing, such as larger multi-family developments, townhomes, condominiums and the use of the Unit Lot Subdivision process to create fee-simple housing. Live/work units may also be allowed in this zone with additional requirements. Typical parcel size range from 2800 – 3600 square feet, but also allows for recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development. (a) (f) The Residential High Capacity (RHC) district is established primarily to accommodate the highest capacity residential developments, that are designed to be compatible with their sites and surroundings, building types are typically large scale multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings and live/work units. (b) (g)The The Old Town Residential (OTR) district is establisheddesigned primarily forto single- family residential development while preserving the historic quality of the traditional town center. Further, this zone is intended to promote residential development that is in character with the older, existing homes in the area. The Old Town District may also allow for duplex, triplex and garden style housing units (missing middle housing) that are designed to match the context of the existing neighborhood they are placed within. This is accomplished through strict design elements, orientation and scale of the building. (c) The Suburban Residential (SR) district is designed primarily to accommodate detached single-family residential development and recreational, quasi-public, and public uses that customarily serve residential development in areas served by public sewer and water facilities. Some types of two-family residences are allowed in this district on larger lots. 20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established. (a) The following commercial districts are hereby established: Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Old Town Business District (OTBDCBD), General Commercial (GC), Highway Commercial (HC), and Commercial Corridor (CC).Business Park (BP). These districts are created to accomplish the purposes and serve the objectives set forth in the remainder of this section. (b) The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone is designedestablished to accommodate commercial activities that would meet the daily convenience needs of people residing or working in the environs. (c) The Old Town Business District (OTBDCBD) zone is designedestablished to accommodate a mix of a wide variety of commercial activities and vertically oriented, high capacity density residential uses in a pedestrian-oriented environment. The Old Town Business District is comprised of three different sub districts, identified as, Central Business Districts (CBD) 1, 2 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Hanging: 0.25", Tab stops: 0.25", Left Title 20--Land Use Code Chapter 20.36: Zoning Districts & Map City of Arlington 20.36 - 3 April 2009 and 3).with each one having its own nuances regarding permissible uses, parking and signage. (d) The General Commercial (GC) zone is designedestablished to accommodate commercial uses generally similar, though more intensive, to the types permissible in thea Old Town Business District. However, it is intended that this zone be placed along arterials to cater to commuters or as a transition in some areas between a Highway Commercial zone and a residential zone. (d)(e) The Commercial Corridor (CC) zone is established to create pedestrian oriented, urbanized, mixed - use neighborhoods, along designated transit routes. Design elements to include widened sidewalks, drop lanes with on street parking, mid-block pedestrian crossings, planted medians and bike lanes. These zones will also accommodate the use of the horizontal mixed use overlay. (e)(f) The Highway Commercial (HC) zone is designed toestablished to accommodate the widest range of commercial activities. Uses allowed here include those allowed in other commercial districts, but also those that require highway access or that should be separated from residential uses. (f)(g) The Business Park (BP) zone is designedestablished to promote and accommodate office, certain manufacturing and light industrial uses, training/educational facilities, high technology research and development, and related uses in a park-like, master-planned setting. The Business Park also allows for Public/Semi-Public uses within this zone. 20.36.030 Manufacturing Districts Established. The General Industrial (GI) and Light Industrial (LI) districts are hereby established primarily to accommodate enterprises engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning, or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment. The performance standards set forth in Part I of Chapter 20.44 place limitations on the characteristics of uses located in these districts. The Light Industrial district is distinguished from the General Industrial district in that the Light Industrial district is intended to be a cleaner, more business park-like area, whereas the General Industrial district allows more resource-based manufacturing has a greater tolerance of the nuisances that typically accompany such manufacturing. Furthermore, the limitations in the Light Industrial district are more restrictive than those in the General Industrial district. 20.36.034 Aviation Flightline District Established. The Aviation Flightline District (AF) zone is hereby established. This district is created to allow only aviation related uses proximate to airport runways and taxiways. Aviation related uses include any uses related to supporting aviation that require direct taxiway access as a necessary part of their business operations, such as aviation services, manufacturing of aviation-related goods, general services whose primary customers would be those engaged in aviation-related activities (e.g., restaurants primarily catering to pilots, employees, or passengers), or other uses that are clearly related to aviation. 20.36.036 Medical Services District Established. The Medical Services District (MS) zone is hereby established. This district is created to allow hospitals and related medical services uses that have developed around the Cascade Valley Hospital in an otherwise residential neighborhood. Medical services include hospitals, doctors’ offices, birthing centers, and other related uses, but not including manufacturing of medical equipment. Title 20--Land Use Code Chapter 20.36: Zoning Districts & Map City of Arlington 20.36 - 4 April 2009 20.36.040 Public/Semi-Public District Established. A Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) district is hereby established to accommodate public and semi- public uses, such as schools, government services and facilities, public utilities, community facilities, parks, etc. on publicly owned land. 20.36.054 Master Planned Neighborhood Overlay District Established. The Master Planned Neighborhood (MPN) district is hereby established as an “overlay” district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is complies with the requirements of §20.44.032 (Master Planned Neighborhood Developments) of this Title. Thereafter, this overlay district shall be removed from the property for which the master plan is approved by the City Council. 20.36.060 Floodplain and Floodway Districts Established. The floodplain and floodway districts are hereby established as “overlay” districts, meaning that these districts are overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is complies with the restrictions found in Chapter 20.64 (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, Erosion, and Groundwater Protection) of this Title. 20.36.070 Shoreline Management District Established. The shoreline management district is hereby established as an “overlay” district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is also permitted in the applicable overlay district and a Shoreline Development Permit has been granted, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 20.92 (Shoreline Management) of this Title. 20.36.080 TDR Overlay Zone Established. A transfer of development rights (TDR) zone is hereby established as an “overlay” district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent that such use is also permitted in the applicable overlay district and a TDR certificate has been issued by Snohomish County as provided by Chapter 20.37, Transfer of Development Rights. (Ord 1381, 4/17/06) Part II. Zoning Map 20.36.100 Official Zoning Map. (a) There shall be a map known and designated as the Official Zoning Map, which shall show the boundaries of all zoning districts within the city’s planning jurisdiction. This map shall either be drawn on acetate or other durable material from which prints can be made, or kept in electronic format, or both. It shall be dated, and shall be kept in the planning department. (b) The Official Zoning Map of the City shall be maintained in the City Clerk’s office. Amendments to this map shall be made and posted in accordance with Chapter 20.96 (Amendments). (Ord. 1389, 3/27/06) (c) Should the Official Zoning Map be lost, destroyed, or damaged, the Community Development Director may have a new map drawn on acetate or other durable material from Title 20--Land Use Code Chapter 20.36: Zoning Districts & Map City of Arlington 20.36 - 5 April 2009 which prints can be made. No further council authorization or action is required so long as no district boundaries are changed in this process. 20.36.110 Amendments to Official Zoning Map. (a)Amendments to the Official Zoning Map are accomplished using the same procedures that apply to other amendments to this Title, as set forth in Chapter 20.96 (Amendments). (b)The Community Development Director shall update the Official Zoning Map as soon as possible after the council adopts amendments to it. Upon entering any such amendment on the map, the Community Development Director shall change the date of the map to indicate its latest revision. New prints of the updated map may then be issued. (c)No unauthorized person may alter or modify the Official Zoning Map. (d)The planning division shall keep copies of superseded prints of the zoning map for historical reference. Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40, Permissible Uses – Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division 18204 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Planning Commission STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Josh Grandlienard, Planner II Date: February 12, 2020 Regarding: Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, PLN#675 A. INTRODUCTION The proposed changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses is a City-initiated project that is an amendment to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2020 Comprehensive Update docket cycle. B. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requested Action: Make a recommendation of approval to the Arlington City Council Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40, Permissible Uses – Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 C. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION Upon review of AMC Chapter 20.40: Permissible Uses, Table 20.40-1, Use Description 3.000-Office, Clerical, Research and Services Not Primarily Related to Goods or Merchandise, specifically Use Description - 3.110 “Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies, government office buildings, etc. It was recognized that office use was not an allowed use in the Business Park (BP). This is contrary to the Business Park Zone, as described in AMC 20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established (g). “The Business Park (BP) zone is designed to promote and accommodate office, high technology research and development, and related uses in a park-like, master-planned setting”. The proposed change to the Permissible Use table will correct this misinterpretation and allow office use within the Business Park. D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: The amendment to the comprehensive plan amendment is subject to provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT a. Presentations and/or updates on the proposed land use action to the Planning Commission will occur on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020. b. Two Public Hearings will be held at Planning Commission, located at Arlington City Chambers on the following dates, March 17, 2020 and April 21, 2020. c. The City will present information and advertise the Public Hearings regarding the Planning Docket Amendment Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, PLN#675, in the Everett Herald, and via area wide mailing. d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. e. A Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Libraries, and City Hall. The Notice will also be published in the Everett Herald, posted on site and distributed via area wide mailing. 3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION The Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, along with the additional docket items will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC), and the DOC will notify the City that if it is in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106. E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Staff has reviewed the draft findings during review of the project and finds that the City has met the intent of all applicable requirements and standards. The plan supplements the Comprehensive Plan, through planning goals: GL-16, PL-16.1, PL-16.7, PL-16.16, PL-17.1 PE-2.3, and PE-6.1. Staff Report & Recommendation Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40, Permissible Uses – Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 F. ANALYSIS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend for approval and adoption, the Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, PLN#675, by City Council. G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. Public meetings will be held on March 3, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 7, 2020, and April 21, 2020. 2. The Planning Docket and associated staff reports will be submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal will meet all DOC’s procedural requirements. 3. On March 3, 2020, the Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Arlington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket at their workshop meeting. 4. On March 2, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 5. On April 6, 2020 a Notice of Public Hearing for the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing will be posted at Arlington City Hall, Smokey Point Public Library, and the Arlington Public Library. 6. The application for PLN#675 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan. 7. PLN#675 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. 8. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was prepared in accordance with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act. 9. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN#675, which is adopted by reference into this approval. 10. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#675, furthers the public health, safety and general welfare. H. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Arlington Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Arlington City Council to adopt the Proposed Changes to AMC Title 20, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PLN#675. City of Arlington 20.40 -12 October 2017 February 2020 USE DESCRIPTIONS SR D D D R NC 1 2 3 GC HC BP LI GI AF S P CLERICAL, RESEARCH AND SERVICES NOT PRIMARILY RELATED TO GOODS OR MERCHANDISE operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building Operations designed to customers or clients on the premises, such as the offices of attorneys, professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies, government office buildings, etc. ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS18 ZS ZS ZS ZS1 5 ZS1 2 ZS Operations