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Community and Economic Development
Planning Division
18204 591h Avenue NE,Arlington,WA 98223
BINDING SITE PLAN
STAFF REPORT AND PERMIT DECISION
GENERAL INFORMATION
File Number: PJ25-0141
Project Title: Medallion Inn and Suites
Owner: CMJ66 Corp
Applicant/Contact: Shin Goto, Dykeman Architects
Description: Minor Binding Site Plan
Address: 16710 Smokey Point Blvd
Location: West of Smokey Point Blvd,across from 168th St NE
Tax Parcel ID: 31052900101700
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Zoning Classification: Highway Commercial w/ Mixed-Use Overlay
Land Use Designation: Highway Commercial w/ Mixed-Use Overlay
Proposed Use: Division of the existing parcel into three.
City Approvals Required: Binding Site Plan, Site Civil Construction Permit, and Utility
Permits
Decision Date: April 28, 2026
Decision: APPROVED,with Conditions
Zoning Permit
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I. NATURE OF APPLICATION
A. Request
The proposed project consists of dividing a single existing developed parcel into (3) separate lots. The
proposed subdivision will result in (2) parcels with existing structures (existing hotel, restaurant and
office building), and one parcel with the existing parking lot only. Construction work as part of this
project is limited to extending existing water and sewer service to the subdivided parcels, addition of
sidewalks for ADA and pedestrian access and limited re-stripe of the existing parking to comply with
ADA requirements.
Any future development proposals will require separate permits for each building proposed within the
binding site plan. The project currently under review is only for the binding site plan to divide the
property.
B. Project Chronology/Background
A formal application for the binding site plan was submitted to the Community & Economic
Development Department on September 24, 2025. Staff routed the material to City review staff on
September 24, 2026.A Notice of Incomplete Application was issued on October 14, 2025.The applicant
provided revised plans on December 30, 2025,and a Notice of Complete Application was automatically
issued on January 13, 2026.Additional submittals were received on January 20, 2026, March 31, 2026,
and April 24,2026.The revised plans were routed to staff after each resubmittal on December 30,2025,
January 20, 2026, March 31, 2026, and April 24, 2026. A Notice of Application was issued February 3,
2026.
C. Site Location/Description
ice.
Subject
Sited - ..�:
The project is located west of Smokey Point Blvd,across from 168th St NE
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D. Site and Adjacent Zoning/ Uses
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Subject
Site
HC=Highway Commercial
CC=Commercial Corridor
� F:',cd Use Overlaystco
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Area Zoning Existing Use
Subject Site Highway Commercial w/ Mixed- Hotel/Restaurant/Offices
Use Overlay
North Highway Commercial w/ Mixed- Retail Store
Use Overlay
South Commercial Corridor Storage/Vehicle Sales
East Commercial Corridor Veterinary Clinic/Commercial
West N/A Interstate 5/State Right-of-way
II. PROJECT CONSISTENCY WITH TITLE 20 AMC, ZONING
A. Applicable Review Criteria and Process
The binding site plan request is subject to review for conformity with the Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC),including but not limited to the following:
Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.16 AMC,Permits and Final Plat Approval
20.16.100 (b) Zoning Permits are issued under The applicant submitted a zoning permit
this title only when a review of the application review for a Binding Site Plan.The
submitted,including plans contained therein, Community Development Director is
indicates that the development will comply with responsible for the permit decision and
the provisions of this title if completed as the decision is appealable to the Hearing Yes
proposed.All development shall occur strictly in Examiner.
accordance with such approved plans and
applications.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
20.16.110 Who May Submit Permit The owner of the property Chae Kim and
Applications. (a)Applications for zoning,special the applicant,Shintaro Goto signed the
use,conditional use, or sign permits or application.
subdivision plat approval will be accepted only
from persons having the legal authority to take
action in accordance with the permit or the
subdivision plat approval.By way of illustration, Yes
in general this means that applications should
be made by the owners or lessees of property,
or their agents,or persons who have contracted
to purchase property contingent upon their
ability to acquire the necessary permits under
this title.
20.16.120 Official Representative of the The owner and applicant, Chae Kim has
Applicant.The applicant for each land use designated Shintaro Goto with Dykeman
permit shall designate an official representative, Architects,as the official representative
which may be himself,to receive all for the subject permit. Yes
correspondence,determinations,and notices
regarding the application.
20.16.130 Staff Consultation Before Formal The city held a General Information
Application.To minimize development planning Meeting with the project applicant on
costs,avoid misunderstanding or June 26, 2024.
misinterpretation,and ensure compliance with
the requirements of this title,a general Yes
information meeting between the developer and
the planning staff is encouraged as provided in
this section.
20.16.140 Submittal of Application. The project applicant scheduled a
(a)To minimize development planning costs, submittal intake appointment with the
avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretations, Community and Economic Development
and ensure compliance with the requirements Department and submitted the
of this title,a submittal intake appointment is application on September 24, 2025. Yes
required between the developer and the
Community Development staff as provided in
this section.
20.16.150 Vesting of Permits. The proposed application for the
(1) Land use permit applications shall be Medallion Inn project became vested on
considered vested on the date that an January 13,2026,at the 14th day after
application is deemed complete pursuant to resubmittal from the Notice of
20.16.205 and applications shall be processed Incomplete Application.The required
under the land use regulations in effect on that impact fees for the Binding Site Plan do
date.However,subsequent permits on the same not vest with the project and the fee in Yes
property are not vested on this date. place at the time of payment is the
(2) Filing of a permit application does not vest amount due.
the payment of fees. Fees due,including impact
mitigation fees,application fees,or other
charges,shall be those fees in effect on the date
the fee is paid in accordance with the most
current city council fee resolution.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
20.16.200 Applications to Be Complete. The applicant submitted a complete
(a)All applications for zoning,special use, application for Medallion Inn and Suites
conditional use,or sign permits must be zoning permit. Yes
complete before the permit-issuing authority is
required to consider the application.
20.16.205 (c) Complete Application.Within 28 The application was submitted on
days of receiving the permit application,the September 24, 2025.The City issued a
Community Development Director shall mail or Notice of Incomplete Application on Yes
provide in person a written determination to October 14, 2025.The Notice was issued
the applicant. within the 28-day timeframe.
20.16.205 (g) Within fourteen (14) days after an The applicant submitted the required
applicant has submitted to the Community and documents on December 30, 2025.The
Economic Development Director the additional application was automatically
information identified as being necessary for a determined to be complete on the 14th
complete application,the Community and day,January 13,2026.
Economic Development Director shall notify the
applicant whether the application is complete or
what additional information is necessary.
20.16.215 Distribution of Application. Upon The application was routed to all
receipt of a conditional use permit application, effected city departments on September
the Planning Official shall,in addition to all 24,2025,and after each resubmittal on
interested City Department,send a copy of the December 30,2025,January 20, 2026, Yes
application to the authorities and agencies March 31, 2026,and April 24, 2026.
reviewing or furnishing water,fire,school,and
sanitary sewer service to the proposed project.
20.16.220 Zoning Permits. (a)A completed A complete zoning permit application
application form for a zoning permit shall be was submitted to city staff on December
submitted to the community and economic 30,2025.The project was reviewed for Yes
development director by filing a copy of the compliance with the Arlington Municipal
application with the planning department. Code.
20.16.270 Time Limitations for Permit The proposed zoning permit was
Processing. (a)The City shall issue its notice of reviewed and issued within the 100-day
final decision on a permit application within timeframe per the following dates:
120 days after the Community and Economic Action Date
Development Director notifies the applicant that Date of Application 9-24-2025
the application is complete,as provided in Submittal of Requested Items 12-30-2025
20.16.205. In determining the number of days Notice of Complete Application 1-13-2026
that have elapsed,the following periods shall be Submittal of additional 1-20-2026
documents
excluded: 1st Review Comments Issued 1-30-2026 Yes
(1)Any period during which the applicant has Resubmittal 3-31-2026
been requested to correct plans,perform 2nd Comments 4-3-2026
required studies,or provide additional required 2nd Resubmittal 4-16-206
information. 3rd Comments 4-17-2026
3rd Resubmittal 4-24-2026
Decision 4-28-2026
Total Process Days: 26 Days
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Regulation I Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.36 AMC,Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established. The proposed binding site plan depicts
(e)The Highway Commercial (HC) zone is the property as being split into 3
established to accommodate the widest range of developable lots.The lot within the
commercial activities.Uses allowed here include binding site plan is zoned Highway
those allowed in other commercial districts, but Commercial with Mixed-Use Overlay.
also those that require highway access or that Any future projects would be required Yes
should be separated from residential uses. to meet the Highway Commercial
zoning.
Chapter 20.38 AMC,Airport Protection District
20.38.080 Performance Standards and The property owner is located under
Miscellaneous Restrictions. Restrictions of the Subdistrict B and Subdistrict C of the
following zones are required of all Airport Protection Districts.The applicant
development under the Airport Protection is recording an Avigation Easement as
District Boundaries: part of the Binding Site Plan. Yes
(a) Subdistrict A
(b) Subdistrict B
(c) Subdistrict A, B,and C
(d) Subdistrict A,B, C,and D
Chapter 20.40 AMC,Permissible Uses
20.40.010 Table of Permissible Uses.The The table of permissible uses shows that a
tables of permissible uses set for the Minor Binding Site Plan is an allowed use
permissible uses within the respective zoning in the Highway Commercial zone with a
classifications in the city,subject to other Zoning Permit.
applicable provisions in this title.It should be
read in close conjunction with the definitions
of terms set forth in section 20.08.010 and the Yes
other interpretative provisions set forth in
this article.The tables are separated into five
classifications: Residential Zones, Commercial
and Mixed-Use Zones,Industrial Zones,
Special Zones,and Public/Semi-Public Zone.
Chapter 20.40.130 AMC,Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones Permissible Use Table
Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones
Use Descriptions NC OTBD-1 OTBD-2 OTBD-3 GC1 CC1 HC1
Binding Site Plan Minor Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
• Z=Zoning Permit
• 1=Residential Uses are only allowed in the General Commercial and Highway Commercial zones when regulated
by the Mixed-Use Development Regulations,AMC 20.110.All permissible uses shall meet the Use Table
Requirements of the specific Place Type and Transect of the property of the intended use.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.48 AMC,Density and Dimensional Re ulations
20.48.040 Building Setback Requirements. No The proposed binding site plan is within
portion of any building or any freestanding sign the Highway Commercial zone and
may be located on any lot closer to any lot line complies with Table 20.48-1 for lot
than is authorized in Table 20.48-1 Density and dimensions required to subdivide the Yes
Dimensional Standards. property.The development of each lot is
required to meet the standards of
Chapter 20.48 at the time of submittal.
20.48.042 Sight Visibility Areas at Intersections. The proposed project provides two
At the intersection of two streets,either public access drives from Smokey Point Blvd.
or private,no structure,sign,vegetation, or The site plan shows that the
anything else that obscures sight shall exceed improvements will not obscure sight at
30 inches in height in the area described by a any entrance or exit from the site. Yes
triangle having two 25-foot legs along the curb
faces of the streets from the streets'point of
intersection, and a diagonal line connecting the
ends of these lines.
Table 20.48-1 Density and Dimensional Standards
Highway Commercial Standards Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3
Minimum Lot Size: 0 92,252sf 78,165sf 54,966sf Yes
Minimum Density: 0 0 0 0 Yes
Minimum Lot Width: 70' 212.75' 1 248.18' 248.1' Yes
ROW Building Setback: 25' >100' (existing) >350' (existing) N/A Yes
Lot Line Building Setback: 5' 20+' (existing) 10+' (existing) N/A Yes
ECA Buffer Setback: 15' N/A N/A N/A Yes
Building Height: 50' Existing Existing N/A Yes
Maximum Lot Coverage: 100% 15.9% 34.5% N/A Yes
1 An access easement existing on the site shall remain and is only 30'wide.
Building height is required to be 50 feet or less.Actual building height will be approved with Design Review.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.56 AMC,Streets and Sidewalks
20.56.030 Access to Lots.Every lot shall have The binding site plan provides vehicular,
access to it that is sufficient to afford a pedestrian,and bicycle access to all lots.
reasonable means of ingress and egress for An access easement has been provided
emergency vehicles as well as for all those likely along the south side of all three lots to
to need or desire access to the property in its allow for ingress and egress. Yes
intended use.Access includes vehicular,
pedestrian,bicycle,and other common forms of
transportation.
20.56.050 Entrances to Streets. (a)All driveway The proposed binding site plan provides
entrances and other openings onto streets access meeting the required criteria for
within the city's planning jurisdiction shall be pedestrians,passenger cars,and
constructed so that: delivery trucks.
1.Vehicles can enter and exit from the lot in A single access point from Smokey Point
question without posing any substantial danger Blvd exists and is proposed to remain.
to themselves,pedestrians,or vehicles traveling An access easement is provided for all
in abutting streets,and three lots.
2. Interference with the free and convenient
flow of traffic in abutting or surrounding streets Yes
is minimized.
3.Driveway cuts shall be limited so the
narrowest width necessary to provide safe
ingress and egress onto and from the property.
4. Driveways shall not be located adjacent to
one another in such a manner as to create a
"double width"driveway without any
landscaping between the driveways.
20.56.120 Street Intersections. (a) Streets shall The plans show that the access point
intersect at 80'to 90°. Not more than two provides 90'intersection for the
streets shall intersect at any one point or vary existing access. Yes
from the above angle of connections.
20.56.130 Construction Standards and The proposed project is subject to a Civil
Specifications.Construction and design permit and Right-of-Way permit for the
standards and specifications for streets, construction of public and private
sidewalks,and curbs and gutters are contained infrastructure.
in the"Public Works Construction Standards Yes
and Specifications,"and all such facilities shall
be completed in accordance with these
standards.
Chapter 20.60 AMC,Utilities
20.60.100 Sewage Disposal Facilities Required. The proposed project shall connect to
Every principal use and every lot within a the City of Arlington Sanitary Sewer.The
subdivision shall be served by a sewage disposal construction of utilities will take place
system that is adequate to accommodate the after Civil Permit approval and shall Yes
reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot meet all requirements of the Public
and that complies with all applicable health Works Construction Standards and
regulations. Specifications.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
20.60.300 Water Supply System Required. The proposed project shall connect to
Every principal use and every lot within a the City of Arlington water.The
subdivision shall be served by a water supply construction of utilities will take place
system that is adequate to accommodate the after Civil Permit approval and shall Yes
reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot meet all requirements of the Public
and that complies with all applicable health Works Construction Standards and
regulations. S ecifications.
Chapter 20.72 AMC,Parking
20.72.010 Number of Parking Spaces Required. The proposed project has shown on the
(a)All developments in all zoning districts shall approved site plan that it meets the
provide a sufficient number of parking spaces to required parking for the site.
accommodate the number of vehicles that Required Parking Spa es: 206
ordinarily are likely to be attracted to the
development in question. Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3
Hotel: 1 space per room plus 0.5 spaces per Required 126 116 N/A Yes
employee and for restaurant or other facilities. Proposed 138 1161 452
67 units + 10 staff= 72 stalls 156 spaces provided through a satellite
Office: 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor agreement with Lot 3
area. 50,116/400 = 125.29 (126 stalls)
Restaurant: 1 space per 200 square feet 8624/ z 101 stalls originally however 56 spaces
are removed from count due to satellite
200 =43.12 (44 stalls) agreement
20.72.030 Parking Space Dimensions. The site plan shows that the parking
(a) Except accessible parking spaces,each spaces proposed are 9 feet wide by 19
parking space shall contain a rectangular area of feet long,meeting the dimension Yes
at least 19 feet long and 9 feet wide. regulations.
20.72.060 Parking Area Surface. The parking areas are required to be
(a)All parking areas shall be graded and paved throughout all drive aisles and
surfaced with asphalt,concrete or other parking spaces on the site.All parking
material that will provide equivalent protection spaces are required to be delineated and
against potholes,erosion,and dust. striped.These requirements shall be
Specifications for surfaces meeting the standard reviewed and approved through the
set forth in this subsection are contained in the Special Use Permit and Civil permit. Yes
Public Works Construction Standards and
Specifications.
(b) Parking spaces shall be appropriately
demarcated with painted lines or other
markings.
(c) Parking areas shall be properly maintained
in all respects.
(b)All such satellite parking spaces (except All satellite spaces are located within
spaces intended for employee use) must be 400'of the primary building and a
located within four hundred feet of a public satellite agreement is to be recorded
entrance of a principal building housing the use with the binding site plan.
associated with such parking,or within four
hundred feet of the lot on which the use Yes
associated with such parking is located if the
use is not housed within any principal building.
Satellite parking spaces intended for employee
use may be located within any reasonable
distance.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
20.72.064 Accessible Parking Spaces. The proposed project has provided eight
(b) The number of handicapped parking spaces accessible parking spaces on the site
to be provided in any lot or facility shall be in that are sized to accommodate both
accordance with the current state standard and standard and van dimensions.
International Building Code.Accessible parking
spaces are to be calculated in addition to the Total Standard Vehicle and ADA
required off-street parking spaces required and parking Requirements for the Site
not included in the parking calculations in Table Required
20.72-1.
Total Standard Vehicle 248 Yes
Total Required ADA
Table 20.72-3 Standard&Van Spaces 7
Parking Facility Minimum Number Proposed
Total of Accessible Spaces
Standard Van Total Total Standard Vehicle 254
201-300 5 2 7 Total ADA Standard& 8
Van
Chapter 20.76 AMC,Screening and Trees
20.76.020 General Screening Standard. The project is in the highway
Developments shall provide sufficient screening commercial zone neighboring other
so that: commercial uses with existing landscape
1.Neighboring properties are shielded from any screening as provided with the original
adverse external effects of that development. development. Yes
2.The development is shielded from the Any future proposals shall be required
negative impacts of adjacent uses such as
to meet all screening requirements.
streets and railroads.
20.76.130 Shade Trees in Parking Areas. The project provides shading of the
(a)Vehicle accommodation areas that are parking lot area on the site.
required to be paved must be shaded by
deciduous trees that have or will have when Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3
fully mature a trunk at least 8 inches in Parking area 56,544 35,607 42,234
diameter. s
(b) Landscaping within vehicle accommodation Required 11,309 7,121 8,447
areas shall meet the requirements of 20.46 and shading s
the Development Design Standards. Existing 22,624 7,070 12,726
(c) Each tree of the type described in subsection shading s
fl Yes
(a) shall be presumed to shade a circular area
The existing shade trees exceed the
having a radius of 15 feet with the trunk of the
tree as the center,and there must be sufficient requirements of the current code.
trees so that,using this standard, 20 percent of
the vehicle accommodation area will be shaded.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
20.76.140 Maintenance of Screening and The property owner(s) shall maintain
Shading Elements.All screening and shading the landscaping on the property and
elements required by this Chapter shall be within the right-of-way per AMC 20.76.
maintained by the owner for the life of the
project to the following standards:
1.All plant material shall be maintained with
respect to pruning,trimming,mowing,
watering,insect control,and fertilizing to
maintain a healthy growing condition,create an
attractive appearance,and to accomplish the
Yes
purpose for which it was required.
2.Dead,diseased,stolen,vandalized, or
damaged plants shall be replaced within three
months of the plants indicated on the approved
landscape plans.
3.All screening and shading elements shall be
maintained reasonably free of weeds and trash.
4.All screening and shading elements located
within the public right-of-way shall be
maintained by the abutting property owner.
Chapter 20.90 AMC,Concurrency&Impact Fees
20.90.040 (a) Imposition of Impact Fees on At this time,no new uses are proposed.
Development Activity.All development projects No traffic impact fees are assessed.
within the City shall be assessed a
transportation impact fee,at the rate of
$3,355.00,based on peak p.m.trips,as
Yes
computed in accordance with the most current
edition of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual,as applied to
the City's transportation element of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
Chapter 20.98 AMC,State Environmental Polic Act SEPA
20.98.110 (a) Except as provided in Subsection Excavation will be limited to installing
(d) of this section,a completed environmental approximately 415 linear feet of 8-inch
checklist(or a copy),in the form provided in sanitary sewer line and (2) manhole
WAC 197-11-960,shall be filed at the same time structure parallel to the southern Yes
as an application for a permit,license, property line.This is below the SEPA
certificate,or other approval not specifically threshold and thus exempt.Future
exempted in this ordinance development proposals may require
further SEPA review.
Chapter 13.28 AMC,Stormwater
13.28.070 Applicability of the Utility.The The proposed project is subject to
following actions or applications for the meeting the required stormwater
following permit and/or approvals will require regulations for the site.A Civil Permit
submittal for approval by the utility: site plans, shall be required for all site
design drawings,and operations and improvements.All stormwater systems
maintenance plans.Submittals shall be shall comply with the City of Arlington Yes
consistent with the provisions of this Code,and Public Works Standards and
shall comply with the stormwater manual and Specifications and the most recent
engineering standards: Department of Ecology Stormwater
3 New Development Manual for Western Washington.
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III. CONCLUSIONS
(a) The applicant has applied for a Zoning Permit as required under AMC 20.16.
(b) Under AMC 20.16.220(b),the community and economic development director shall issue the zoning
permit unless he finds that after reviewing the application and consulting with the applicant as
provided in section 20.16.130,that:
Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.16.220 (b)AMC,Zoning Permits
(1) The requested permit is not within its The requested binding site plan is within
jurisdiction according to the table of the City of Arlington's jurisdiction per the
permissible uses. above zoning map and permissible use Yes
table.
(2)The application is incomplete. The application for the subject binding site
plan was deemed complete on January 13, Yes
2026.
(3) If completed as proposed in the The proposed binding site plan complies
application,the development will not with all required sections of AMC Title 20
comply with one or more of the per the above staff analysis. Yes
requirements of this title.
(4)The proposed project has not complied The proposed project is under the SEPA
with SEPA Thresholds of AMC 20.98 and exempt Yes
from the SEPA process.
(5) The proposed project is not in The proposed binding site plan divides the
conformance with the Comprehensive property into one (1) parcel and one (1)
Plan,Transportation Plan,and the tract,which complies with the Arlington Yes
Arlington Municipal Code. Municipal Code,Comprehensive Plan,and
Transportation Plan.
(c) Under AMC 20.16.435,the intent is to establish an alternative process by which the subdividing of
commercial and industrial properties can be done,and which specifically depicts lot configurations,
streets and road improvements, utilities, open space, and other provisions to ensure a uniform
development.
Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.16.435 AMC,Major and Minor Bi ding Site Plans
(a) Any person seeking a division of industrial The proposed binding site plan has
or commercial land for the purpose of followed the regulations for the
lease or sale or transfer of ownership of processing and has met all applicable code
lots or upon which more than one sections per the analysis completed within
principal building is to be constructed this permit decision.
upon one lot of record is required to have Yes
an approved binding site plan prior to any
division and development of property and
shall be governed by the provisions of this
chapter.
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Regulation Analysis Meets
(b)(1)The binding site plan shall ensure that The binding site plan shows connectivity
the collective lots continue to function as throughout the site from Smokey Point
one site with respect to,but not limited to, Boulevard to interior drive aisles and
lot access,interior circulation,open space, parking areas.The plan also shows Yes
landscaping,drainage facilities,facility drainage locations,and landscaping within
maintenance,and parking. the complex.
(b)(2)(A) Identify the areas and locations of The binding site plan shows all proposed
all streets,roads,improvements,utilities, drive aisles,parking areas,landscaping,
open spaces,sensitive areas,parking drainage,legal boundaries,and building
areas,landscaped areas,surveyed footprints within the site. Yes
topography for preliminary map,water
bodies,and drainage features and building
envelopes;
(b)(2)(B) Contain inscriptions or attachments The binding site plan provides covenants,
setting forth such limitations and conditions,and restrictions along with any
conditions for the use of the land as are other necessary conditions and
established by the community limitations. Yes
development director or hearing
examiner;
(b)(2)(C) Contain provisions requiring any The proposed binding site plan is subject
development or division of land to be in to the approved plans submitted on April Yes
conformance with the approved site plan; 24, 2026.
(b)(2)(D) Contain requirements for street No right-of-way dedication was deemed
right-of-way realignment,dedication or necessary with this proposal. Yes
widening either required by the city or by
voluntary agreement;
(b)(2)(E)Adhere to all applicable provisions The proposed binding site plan has met all
set forth in the land use code. required sections of the Arlington
Municipal Code per this permit decision.
(b)(3) Both the design and development shall Although this is a previously developed
preserve the trees and vegetation,natural site,the proposed binding site plan shows
drainage,existing topsoil,and wetland/critical that all existing vegetation shall remain. Yes
areas to the fullest extent that is reasonably
possible.
(b)(4) Conditions of use,maintenance,and The Binding Site Plan shows easements
other restrictions on redevelopment of and dedications, covenants,conditions.All
required open space,parking,access,and easements are required to be approved by
other improvements shall be identified and the Arlington City Council prior to
enforced by covenants,easements, recording with the Snohomish County Yes
dedications,or other similar mechanisms. Auditor's Office.
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IV. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
The proposed project was found to be consistent with and meets the intent of the Arlington Zoning
Code, Comprehensive Plan,and the Arlington Municipal Code,therefore the Medallion Inn Binding Site
Plan (PLN #1400) is hereby APPROVED,subject to the following conditions.
V. CONDITIONS
Binding Site Plan:
1. All development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Binding Site Plan
received on April 24, 2026, subject to any conditions or modifications that may be required as
part of the permit review.
2. The applicant shall meet all local,state, or federal code requirements.
3. The binding site plan shall comply with all permits and conditions thereof from the City of
Arlington and other government agencies with jurisdiction.
4. Prior to any future development approval, the binding site plan shall be recorded with the
Snohomish County Auditor's Office and shall provide the City of Arlington Community and
Economic Development Department a conformed copy of the recorded Binding Site Plan within
30 days of approval.
5. Each lot created from the Binding Site Plan is required to obtain a Land Use Permit, Civil Permit,
Building Permits, Utility Permits and meet all requirements of the Arlington Municipal Code
prior to any new development.
6. The applicant may revise the binding site plan by following the procedures in Arlington
Municipal Code.
Site Civil Permit:
7. The applicant is required to apply for a Civil Construction Permit and receive approval prior to
any work commencing on the site.
8. The project is subject to submit a Right-of-Way Permit for all work with public rights-of-way.
9. The project is required to meet the most current version of the Department of Ecology
Stormwater Manual for Western Washington and the City of Arlington Engineering Standards
for the specific details of the project.
Other:
10. All contractors working on the site are required to obtain a Washington State Business License
and a City of Arlington Endorsement.
11. The project is subject to applicable water and sewer utility fees. These fees are collected at the
time of permit issuance.
Zoning Permit
Medallion Inn BSP-PLN1400
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VI. APPEAL
This decision may be appealed pursuant to AMC 20.20.010,which provides for a hearing of the Zoning
Permit decision before the Hearing Examiner. Any aggrieved party of record may file an appeal within
14 days of the permit decision. An appeal shall be considered filed when a written notice of appeal,
specifying the grounds and arguments, therefore, is delivered to the Department of Community and
Economic Development by 5:00 PM on May 12, 2026,and the appeal fee as set by resolution is paid.
ORDERED THIS ON THE 28th DAY OF May 2026.
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Amy Rusko, Community and Economic Development Department Director
Distributed to the Following Parties:
Shintaro Goto,Applicant
Zoning Permit
Medallion Inn BSP-PLN1400
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