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Arlington City Council
February 7, 2011 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers
110 E. Third
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CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
-Cornerstone Award ~ Arlington Vision, Neil Eberhardt, O.D.
-Recognition of Photo Contest Winners
-Recognition of Dennis Kelly, APD Volunteer Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on the agenda.
Please limit remarks to three minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the January 18 & 24, 2011 meetings ATTACHMENT A
2. Accounts Payable
3. Proclamation – Career & Technical Education Month ATTACHMENT B
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance Adopting 2008 Comp Plan Amendments (Water, ATTACHMENT C
Storm & Graafstra Comp Plans)
2. Ordinance adopting Land Use Code amendments on Electric Vehicle ATTACHMENT D
infrastructure
3. Ordinance Adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2010 – West ATTACHMENT E
Arlington Sub-Area Plan
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. 67th Ave Phase III – Supplement #3 to Obligate Right of Way funding ATTACHMENT F
2. 67th Ave Phase III – Right of Way Plan and Administrative Offers ATTACHMENT G
3. WWTP Change Order #8 ATTACHMENT H
4. Resolution Adopting the City’s Revised Financial Management Policies ATTACHMENT I
DISCUSSION ITEMS
INFORMATION
-Website presentation
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. To review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or
application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]
2. Discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 18, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief
Nelson Beazley, Police Officers Mike McQuoid, Commander Terry Quintrall, Commander Brian DeWitt,
Det. Sgt Jon Ventura, Det. Peter Barrett, PSO Elizabeth Chamberlin, Ronnie Johnstone, and Emma
Davis, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Todd Hall, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Walt Riebe, Bruce Angell – Planning Commission Chair, Bea Randall –
Friends of the Arlington Library, Neil Knutson, John Lovick –Snohomish County Sheriff, Gale Fiege –
Everett Herald, and Sarah Arney – North County Outlook
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Arlington Police Department Employee of the Year
Police Chief Nelson Beazley introduced the 2010 Arlington Police Officer of the Year, Mike McQuoid.
Giving a brief review of Officer McQuoid’s duties, he noted that Officer McQuoid was selected by his
peers, and Chief Beazley then read some of the attributes that led to the selection. Officer McQuoid was
then presented a plaque in honor of his achievement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Lovick, 2403 157th Place, Mill Creek, gave a background of his employment and then spoke in
support of Police Chief Nelson Beazley congratulating the City of Arlington for its choice of new Police
Chief. He distributed information: Snohomish County Mental Health Crisis Resources Pamphlet, a guide
to area resources for consumers and their families to help in a mental illness situation.
Bea Randall, 427 South French Street, Arlington, President of the Friends of the Arlington Library,
asked for the City to consider approval of use of the almost new, now unused, building in the area of the
new WalMart store as an extension of the Arlington Library and which could be used as a ‘store front
library’. Grants from community organizations could be written for monies if beforehand a letter of support
would be written by the City. Ms. Randall then asked for a Council letter of approval for this project, and
she was directed to speak with Paul Ellis. Ms. Randall then answered Council questions.
Neil Knutson, 18825 42nd Drive NE, Arlington, spoke to the new traffic revisions on 35th NE, stating that
he is not pleased with the City’s traffic-calming decision of the many stop signs on 35th. M. Knutson
asked for Council to review the situation and remove the stop signs.
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 18, 2011
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CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Sally Lien seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January 3 and 10, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #72161 through #72163 and #72274 through #72357
dated January 1, 2011 through January 18, 2011 for $443.071.81, and
Electronic Payments and Claim Checks #72164 through #72273 Dated December 31, 2010
through December 31, 2010 for $273,621.45
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Addendum #1 to Waste Management NW Contract
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the agendum to the Waste Management agreement signed. Mr.
Kelly answered Council questions.
Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment #1 with Waste Management
Northwest pending final review by City Attorney. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Security System
Mr. Kelly gave a background of the request for an upgrade to the Utility Plant security system, also some
of the qualities of the requested system. A new updated proposal would be available tomorrow and
would be reviewed by City Attorney Peiffle.
Dick Butner moved to authorize staff to solicit an updated proposal from Simplex Grennel and authorize
the Mayor to sign the contract for the purchase and installation of a Simplex Grennel security system at
the same price as quoted in the December 1, 2010 contract, pending final review by the City Attorney.
Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Gifford Sidewalk Project Close-Out
Mr. Kelly addressed the final action on the Gifford Sidewalk Project.
Scott Solla moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Acceptance Letter for the Gifford
Sidewalk Project. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote
West Arlington Sub Area Plan - 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
With the computer not in operating condition, Associate Planner Todd Hall gave a brief presentation on
the West Arlington Area Plan. He noted that interviews will begin shortly for help with Form Based Code
and Transfer of Development rights.
Since the Public Hearing had been advertised, but not placed on the Agenda, under the advisement of
Mr. Peiffle, the Public Hearing was opened for testimony at 7:43PM.
Commission Chair Bruce Angell 115 South McLeod, Arlington, spoke in support of the Plan and thanked
the many people who had worked on the Plan.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45PM.
City Attorney suggested continuing the Public Hearing to February 7, 2011.
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 18, 2011
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Steve Baker moved to continue the Public Hearing to February 7, 2011. Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Fourth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Court Services with the City of
Marysville
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Banfield spoke to the Fourth Agreement with the City of Marysville for
Municipal Court Services, giving a history and update of services provided. She asked for Council
approval.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for
Municipal Court Services between the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington. Scott Solla seconded
the motion which passed with a unanimous vote
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen Johnson noted the Yellow Pages report. Ms. Banfield noted the Joint Public Hearing between the
City of Arlington and Snohomish County regarding Woodland Ridge Joint Venture, et. al. is scheduled for
7:00PM on Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Larson gave a report of meetings and events she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports while Sally
Lien and Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be need for a 20 to 25 minute Executive Session for the
purpose of discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] and to review collective
bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor
agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. No action would be taken during or after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11PM, and a 5-minute break was taken before the beginning of the
Executive Session.
RECONVENE and ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was reconvened at 8:38PM, and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
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Margaret Larson, Mayor
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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 24, 2011
Dick Butner Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker,
Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Todd Hall,
Cristy Brubaker, Paul Ellis, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Barbara Tolbert, MaryAnn Monte – Hawthorne Inn, and Sarah
Arney – North County Outlook
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda, and Sally Lien seconded the motion, which passed
with a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Tourism Promotion Area Interlocal Discussion
Mayor Larson introduced Amy Spain, Executive Director, Snohomish County Tourism
Bureau, 909 E Everett Mall Way, C-300, Everett, WA, who then answered Council questions.
When asked, Mary Ann Monte, representing Hawthorne Inn and Suites, stated that they are not
in favor of entering this Tourism Promotion which would most frequently benefit the Everett
area. Ms. Spain spoke to Ms. Monte’s concerns. Barbara Tolbert also spoke In regard to the
Arlington Fly-In as a recipient of the Hotel/Motel Tax.
It was decided to revisit this topic at a future date.
67th Ave Phase III – Supplement #3 to Obligate Right of Way Funds
Public Works Director Jim Kelly, with the assistance of Public Works Coordinator Cristy
Brubaker distributed a copy of the Agenda Bill and a memo of grant funding, and Mr. Kelly
addressed the project right-of-way funding. He then answered Council questions.
WWTP Change Order #8
Mr. Kelly spoke to Change Order #8 and then answered Council questions.
Proposed Land Use Code Amendments – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI)
Associate Planner Todd Hall and Community Development Director David Kuhl presented the
Proposed Land Use Amendments in regards to the new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
requirements. There would be no cost to the city. Mr. Hall answered Council questions
throughout the presentation. This has been heard by the Planning Commission and will go into
a Public Hearing at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 24, 2011
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Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
-Stormwater Management,
-Sewer and Water Comprehensive Plans
-Graafstra Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concurrent Rezoning
Mr. Hall and Mr. Kuhl noted the Amendments and Concurrent Rezones.
City Administrator Allen Johnson announced that the Code items listed below would be
addressed at the next City Council workshop:
AMC 3.xxx – Court Cost Recovery
AMC 5.12 – Vehicles for Hire
AMC 5.16 – Cabarets
AMC 5.44.025 – Film Permit Required
AMC 12.52 – Grading Permits
AMC 13.36 – Pre-treatment
Fee Resolution (grading permit, add dog licenses, reduce headstone cleaning fee, EMS)
Resolution to Adopt Revised Financial Policies
Assistant City Administrator noted some of the changes in the Revised Financial Management
Policies and answered Council questions. Finance Director Jim Chase also addressed the
issue and answered Council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
The Eagle Festival
The Downtown Business Association has asked that 5th Street near the Local Scoop be closed
during the Eagle Festival for the purpose of giving those involved in the chainsaw carvers event
a safe area.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Peiffle noted the need of an Executive Session for the consideration of real estate lease or
purchase or price [RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)-(c)], not to last more than 15 or 20 minutes with no
action to be taken during or after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09PM.
At 8:31PM Mr. Peiffle announced the request by Mayor Larson to extend the Executive Session
by 5 minutes.
RECONVENE and ADJOURNMENT
At 8:35PM the meeting was reconvened, and with no further business, the meeting was
immediately adjourned.
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Margaret Larson, Mayor
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
Public Hearing #1
ATTACHMENT C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments (and Concurrent Rezone)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Community Development – David Kuhl, Todd Hall
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Staff Report.
2. Comp Plan Text Amendments to Chapter 11 – Public Services and Capital Facilities
Element. (Exhibit C)
3. Comp Plan Text Amendments to Chapter 12 – Other Related Plans Adopted by
Reference. (Exhibit D)
4. Proposed UGA Land Use Map Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments – Graafstra
(Exhibits A & B)
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
DESCRIPTION: Updates to the City’s Stormwater Management Plan, Sewer Comprehensive
Plan, Water Comprehensive Plan, and Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan, as well as
Comprehensive Plan Amendments to Chapter 11 – Public Services and Capital Facilities Element
and Chapter 12 – Other Related Plan Adopted by Reference. The Graafstra property is proposed
to be amended on the City’s land use and zoning maps from Low/Moderate Density Residential
(RLMD) to Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) to allow for future park and recreational uses.
The amendments (separate application for each amendment) were originally proposed in 2008.
The project name, number, applicant, location and brief description are provided.
1. Graafstra Lowlands CPA (PLN20080006) and Concurrent Rezone (PLN20080007), City-
initiated, approximately 137 acres of Graafstra Farm lowland in the City’s UGA at the
northeast part of the City, amend prezoning of Low/Moderate Density Residential (RLMD)
to Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) and amend Land Use Map from Low/Moderate Density
Residential (RLMD) to Public/Semi-Public (P/SP).
2. Stormwater Management CPA (PLN20080025), City-initiated, City-wide, amend Chapters
11 and 12 and update Stormwater Management Plan to reflect current conditions, update
hydraulic and surface water modeling, identify current stormwater issues, and present
capital improvement project options along with associated costs to address stormwater
issues.
3. Water System CPA (PLN20080023), City-initiated, City-wide, amend Chapters 11 and 12 and
update Water Comp Plan.
4. Sewer System CPA (PLN20080024), City-initiated, City-wide, amend Chapters 11 and 12
and update Sewer Comp Plan.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
HISTORY: The City’s Stormwater Management Plan and Water Comprehensive Plan have all
been updated since the last editions were published, 1995 for the Stormwater Comp Plan and
2004 for the Water Comp Plan. The Sewer Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2008. The
Graafstra property was purchased by the City in 2010, with the intention of constructing a public
recreational area adjacent to the Stillaguamish River.
Applications for CPA’s and rezones were submitted before the January 31, 2008 deadline.
Determinations of Nonsignificance were issued, and Notices of Public Hearing were published,
posted, and mailed. Public hearings were held at Planning Commission and City Council since
2008 and have been continuously postponed until today’s date.
Per AMC Title 20, Land Use Code, Section 20.96.070 ( Ultimate Issue Before Council on
Amendments), in deciding whether to adopt a proposed amendment, the central issue is
whether the proposed amendment advances the public health, safety, or welfare. All other issues
are irrelevant.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. No action.
2. Remand to staff to clarify any issue that Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (PLN20080006, PLN20080007,
PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025), including the Stormwater Management Plan, Sewer
System Plan, Comprehensive Water System Plan, Graafstra Lowlands and Concurrent Rezone,
and to postpone the adoption of the Transportation CPA (PLN20080022) until the Transportation
Plan Update is completed.
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
To: Arlington City Council
From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
Hearing Date: February 7, 2011
Project: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Graafstra Lowlands CPA
(PLN20080006) and Concurrent Rezone (PLN20080007); Stormwater
Management Comprehensive Plan CPA (PLN20080025); Sewer
Comprehensive Plan CPA (PLN20080024); Water Comprehensive Plan
CPA (PLN20080023)
A. INTRODUCTION
The Graafstra Lowlands Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and Concurrent Rezone;
Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan CPA; Sewer Comprehensive Plan CPA, and;
Water Comprehensive Plan CPA are City-initiated projects that are amendments to the City
of Arlington Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. CPA’s also include Chapters 11 and 12
of the Comprehensive Plan. The CPA’s are submitted under the 2008 Comprehensive
Update docket cycle.
B. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: City of Arlington, 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223
Contact: David Kuhl, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
General Location: Graafstra Property (Parcel #3105010021900) and City-wide (for
Sewer, Storm, Water CPAs)
Project Description: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Concurrent Rezone
Requested Action: Hold public hearing and make a recommendation of approval to the
Arlington City Council
Review Process: See Title 20 – Land Use Code of AMC, Chapter 20.36.110 Amendments
to Official Zoning Map, and 20.96 Amendments
Community Development
Planning Division
PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
February 7, 2011 – City Council 2
Exhibits: 1. Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Chapter 11 – Public
Services and Capital Facilities Element
2. Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Chapter 12 – Other Related
Plans Adopted by Reference
3. Draft Zoning and Land Use Maps (Graafstra Property Rezone and
Land Use Amendment)
CD:
1. 2008 Sewer Comprehensive Plan, 2010 Stormwater
Comprehensive Plan, 2010 Water Comprehensive Plan (previously
issued at Council workshop, 1/24/11)
C. DETALIED PROJECT INFORMATION
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments include the Graafstra Lowlands CPA and
Concurrent Rezone; the Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan CPA; the Sewer
Comprehensive Plan CPA; and the Comprehensive Water System Plan CPA. Amendments
are also included in Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan.
The following is a brief discussion regarding the elements as part of this Comprehensive
Plan amendment package.
1. Graafstra Lowlands CPA and Concurrent Rezone
The Graafstra property is a 137-acre property located within the current urban
growth area (UGA) northeast of the current City limits. The property was purchased
by the City in 2010 as part of a future open space conservation plan for a city park,
fish and wildlife habitat protection, and other public/semi-public uses. The site is
currently designated as Low to Moderate Density Residential (RLMD) on the Land
Use Map and is zoned RLMD on the Official Zoning Map. The amendment includes
changing the prezoning and land use designation from RLMD to Public/Semi-Public
(P/SP) to allow for the future desired uses of the property.
2. Sewer Comprehensive Plan CPA
The Sewer Comprehensive Plan is being updated to describe the existing sewer
system and service area, a forecast of future sewer demands, policies and design
criteria, operations and maintenance program, staffing requirements, schedule of
improvements and financial plans.
PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
February 7, 2011 – City Council 3
3. Water Comprehensive Plan CPA
The Water Comprehensive Plan is being updated per Washington State Department
of Health regulations, which requires water services to update their plans every six
years. Updates to the Plan include a description of existing water system and
service area, a forecast of future water demands, polices and design criteria,
operations and maintenance program, staffing requirements, schedule of
improvements and financial plans.
4. Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan CPA
The Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan is being updated to provide
information regarding the protection of the city’s surface waters and groundwater.
Since the last adoption of the current Plan in 1995, new regulations have been
developed which require the City to revisit the Stormwater Plan to include new
policies and regulations. Some of the federal, state and local regulatory programs
that address management of surface and groundwater in Arlington include, but not
limited to, Federal Clean Water Act (FCWA) National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, FCWA total maximum daily load
requirements for the Stillaguamish River and Quilceda-Allen watershed, Federal
Safe Drinking Water Act aquifer and wellhead protection, Federal Endangered
Species Act, and State Water Quality Standards.
5. Chapter 11 – Public Services and Capital Facilities Element
Chapter 11 is being amended to include new updated information based on the
updates to the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Management Plans. The Utilities
sections (11.4.1.4, 11.5.1.4, and 11.6.1.4) are being amended to update information
that was drafted during the Comprehensive Plan update. The remainder of the
Chapter, including updated financial information, will be included in the next update
of the Capital Facilities Elements scheduled in 2012.
6. Chapter 12 – Other Related Plans Adopted by Reference
Amendments to subsections 12.2 Sewer Comprehensive Plan, 12.3 Water
Comprehensive Plan, and 12.4 Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan are
included in Chapter 12 to update discussions on the three documents. Chapter 12
discusses the independent documents that are adopted by reference in the
Comprehensive Plan.
PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
February 7, 2011 – City Council 4
D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. SEPA COMPLIANCE:
The amendment of a comprehensive plan is subject to provisions of the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal
Code (AMC). The City’s SEPA official has determined that the 2010
Comprehensive Plan Amendments will not have a probable adverse impact on the
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was not
required.
On September 11, 2008, a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued
for the 2008 Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update, (PLN20080070). No comments
were received on the DNS.
On October 16, 2010, a DNS was issued for both the Stormwater Comprehensive
Plan Amendment (PLN20080025) and the Comprehensive Water System Plan
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PLN20080023). No comments were received
for either DNS.
On November 5, 2010, a DNS was issued for the Graafstra Lowlands CPA
(PLN20080006) and Concurrent Rezone (PLN20080007). No comments were
received on the DNS.
2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLEVMENT:
a. Public hearings were held at Planning Commission on June 3, 2008, August 5,
2008, February 3, 2009, April 7, 2009, September 15, 2009, November 3,
2009, February 2, 2010, May 4, 2010, August 3, 2010, and November 2, 2010.
Public hearings were held at City Council on June 16, 2008, August 16, 2008,
November 3, 2008, February 17, 2009, May 4, 2009, October 19, 2009,
February 16, 2010, and May 17, 2010. At each public hearing, the
amendments were postponed.
b. Notice of Public Hearings were issued for each of the above listed public
hearing dates, the most recent of which was the January 20, 2011 Planning
Commission meeting and February 7, 2011 City Council meeting. Notices
were posted at the Arlington and Smokey Point Post Offices, the Arlington
Library and City Hall. Notices were also published in the Arlington Times
and Everett Herald on January 5, 2011.
3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION:
On November 3, 2010, the Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Management
Comprehensive Plan Amendments were submitted to the Washington State
Department of Commerce (DOC), and the Graafstra Lowlands CPA and
PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
February 7, 2011 – City Council 5
Concurrent Rezone was submitted to DOC on November 4, 2010, Material ID
#16379 and the DOC notified the City that it was in procedural compliance with
RCW 36.70A.106.
4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT:
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.130, a city may revise its comprehensive plan, if
needed, on a yearly basis. This amendment is in accordance with this provision.
E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. The City’s comprehensive plan was adopted on December 5, 2005 with
amendments approved on an annual basis since this time, the most recent of
which were approved in April 2009. The four amendments as described above
are part of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket. The
Transportation Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment is also part of the 2008
docket, but is postponed until the Plan is completed in late 2011/early 2012.
F. ANALYSIS
1. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Chapters 11 and 12
update existing information regarding the Sewer, Stormwater, and Water
Comprehensive Plans. The Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Official Zoning Map are revised to reflect the future park and open space
development on the Graafstra property. No other substantive changes to the
Comprehensive Plan are proposed as part of this amendment process.
G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1. The call for 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments was conducted in January
2008. Applications for each of the amendments was received by the January 31,
2008 deadline.
2. Four amendments were submitted for the 2008 docket, including the
Graafstra Lowlands CPA (PLN20080006) and Concurrent Rezone
(PLN20080007); Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan CPA
(PLN20080025); Sewer Comprehensive Plan CPA (PLN20080024); Water
Comprehensive Plan CPA (PLN20080023). The Transportation Comprehensive
Plan Amendment (PLN20080022) is scheduled to be adopted later in 2011.
3. Public hearings were held at Planning Commission on June 3, 2008, August 5,
2008, February 3, 2009, April 7, 2009, September 15, 2009, November 3, 2009,
February 2, 2010, May 4, 2010, August 3, 2010, and November 2, 2010. Public
hearings were held at City Council on June 16, 2008, August 16, 2008, November
3, 2008, February 17, 2009, May 4, 2009, October 19, 2009, February 16, 2010,
and May 17, 2010. At each public hearing, the amendments were postponed.
PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023, PLN20080024, PLN20080025
2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
February 7, 2011 – City Council 6
4. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for all proposed
amendments (see above for details). No comments were received.
5. The draft amendments to Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 were submitted to the DOC
in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal met all DOC’s procedural
requirements.
6. Notice of public hearings were published in the January 5, 2011 Everett Herald
and Arlington Times for the January 20, 2011 Planning Commission public
hearing and the February 7, 2011 City Council public hearing.
7. On January 5, 2011, a Notice of Public Hearing for the January 20, 2011 Planning
Commission public hearing and the February 7, 2011 City Council public hearing
was posted at Arlington City Hall, Arlington Post Office, Smokey Point Post Office
and the Arlington Public Library.
8. The applications for PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023,
PLN20080024, and PLN20080025 have been reviewed for consistency with the
Arlington Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2008
Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent
with, the Arlington Comprehensive Plan.
9. All the above listed Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been reviewed in
accordance with, and are consistent with, the Snohomish County Countywide
Planning Policies.
10. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments are prepared in accordance
with the Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth
Management Act.
11. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the files, which are
adopted by reference into this approval.
12. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments, as listed above,
furthers the public health, safety and general welfare.
H. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Arlington City Council make a motion to adopt the 2008
Comprehensive Plan Amendments; PLN20080006, PLN20080007, PLN20080023,
PLN20080024, PLN20080025, and to postpone the adoption of the Transportation
CPA (PLN20080022) until the Transportation Plan Update is completed.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING
MAP AND APPROVING THE GRAAFSTRA LOWLANDS CPA (PLN20080006) AND
CONCURRENT REZONE (PLN20080007), WATER SYSTEM CPA (PLN20080023), SEWER
SYSTEM CPA (PLN20080024), AND STORMWATER SYSTEM CPA (PLN20080025) TO
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to regulate land uses
within the City, and has gone through its periodic review and update of the Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan may be updated once per year
per RCW 36.70A.130; and
WHEREAS, included in the review of the Comprehensive Plan was a series of proposed
amendments to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map, including text
amendments to Chapters 11 and 12 and the Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the Graafstra Lowlands CPA and Concurrent Rezone, Water System CPA,
Sewer System CPA, Stormwater CPA and amendments to Chapters 11 and Chapter 12 of the
Comprehensive Plan are included in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the projects for environmental impacts under the State
Environmental Protection Act and issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on August
21, 2008 for the Sewer System CPA, a DNS for the Stormwater System CPA and Water System
CPA on October 16, 2010, and a DNS for the Graafstra Lowlands CPA and Concurrent Rezone
on November 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments, including the text amendments to Chapters 11 and 12 of the Comprehensive Plan at
their January 20, 2011 public hearing and made a recommendation to the City Council to adopt
the amendments. The City Council considered these amendments at their January 24, 2011
workshop and at a public hearing on February 7, 2011 and determined approving the
amendments was in the best interest of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Graafstra Lowlands CPA (PLN20080006) AND CONCURRENT
REZONE (PLN20080007). The City of Arlington Official Zoning Map, pursuant to
AMC §20.36.100, and Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as
described on Exhibit “A” (Zoning Map) and Exhibit “B” (Land Use Map), changing
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 2
zoning and land use designations from Low to Moderate Density Residential (RLMD) to
Public/Semi-Public (P/SP).
Section 2. Water System CPA (PLN20080023). The City of Arlington
Comprehensive Water System Plan (November 2010) shall be adopted by reference as
part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and; Sections 11.4.1.4, 11.4.1.4.1, 11.5.1.4.1, and
11.6.1.4.1 of Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as shown on
Exhibit “C”, and; Section 12.3 of Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be
amended as shown on Exhibit “D”. True copies of the Comprehensive Water System
Plan shall be maintained in the City Clerk’s office.
Section 3. Sewer System CPA (PLN20080024). The City of Arlington
Comprehensive Sewer System Plan (September 2008) shall be adopted by reference as
part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and; Sections 11.4.1.4, 11.4.1.4.2, 11.5.1.4.2, and
11.6.1.4.2 of Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as shown on
Exhibit “C”, and; Section 12.2 of Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be
amended as shown on Exhibit “D”. True copies of the Comprehensive Sewer System
Plan shall be maintained in the City Clerk’s office.
Section 4. Stormwater System CPA (PLN20080025). The City of Arlington
Comprehensive Stormwater Plan (October 2010) shall be adopted by reference as part of
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and; Sections 11.4.1.4, 11.4.1.4.3, 11.5.1.4.3, and
11.6.1.4.3 of Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as shown on
Exhibit “C”, and; Section 12.4 of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as shown on
Exhibit “D”. True copies of the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan shall be maintained in
the City Clerk’s office.
Section 5. 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 6. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall
be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days of the date of publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of
________________, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
____________________________
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 3
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
__________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
Chapter 11:
Public Services & Capital Facilities
Element
11.1 PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER ......................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 UTILITIES AND THE URBAN GROWTH AREA .......................................................... 11-2
11.3 FEDERAL AND STATE UTILITY LAWS AND REGULATIONS ....................................... 11-2
11.3.1 Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission .......................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3.2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ............................................................. 11-2
11.3.3 Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 ............................................................................ 11-2
11.3.4 Northwest Power Planning Council ...................................................................... 11-3
11.3.5 1991 Clean Air Amendments ............................................................................... 11-3
11.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS ....................................................................................... 11-3
11.4.1 Municipal Services .............................................................................................. 11-3
11.4.2 Contracted Services .......................................................................................... 11-29
11.4.3 Other Utilities ..................................................................................................... 11-30
11.4.4 Public Schools ................................................................................................... 11-32
11.4.5 Snohomish Public Hospital District No. 3 ........................................................... 11-34
11.5 PROJECTED NEEDS ......................................................................................... 11-34
11.5.1 Municipal Services ............................................................................................ 11-34
11.5.2 Contracted Services .......................................................................................... 11-45
11.5.3 Other Utilities ..................................................................................................... 11-45
11.5.4 Public Schools ................................................................................................... 11-47
11.5.5 Snohomish Public Hospital District No. 3 ........................................................... 11-48
11.6 WHAT W E WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE ................................................................. 11-48
11.6.1 Municipal Services ............................................................................................ 11-48
11.6.2 Contracted Services .......................................................................................... 11-51
11.6.3 Public Schools ................................................................................................... 11-52
11.6.4 Levels of Service ............................................................................................... 11-52
11.6.5 Capital Facilities Plan ........................................................................................ 11-53
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volunteers (seniors against crime, citizens
on patrol, explorer scouts and reserve po-
lice officers). An effective volunteer pro-
gram would provide public education,
crime prevention, crime analysis, and di-
rect assistance to employees in the per-
formance of their duties
d. Add a Police Property and Evidence Spe-
cialist (civilian employee) to handle the
work of crime scene processing, evidence
identification and property accountability.
e. Create a Police Cadet program to in-
crease the pubic services offered at the
Police Station. This 50 hour a week pro-
gram would employ a number of part-time
college students majoring in criminal jus-
tice who would also receive work expe-
rience.
In August of 2005 the Police Department
moved into an 18,000 square foot Police
Station/Council Chamber building. This fa-
cility was designed to accommodate a Po-
lice Department of 50 employees. In addi-
tion, there are two essential police facilities
in different locations. The Police Impound
Lot and Property Building are part of the
Public Works shop compound leased from
the Arlington Municipal Airport. This building
has the storage capacity the new police sta-
tion does not have. It also has the capability
to process vehicles that are seized for evi-
dence. The security lot has the capability to
store 12 vehicles.
11.4.1.4 Utilities
The Utilities Division of the City‘s Public
Works Department operates water, waste-
water, and stormwater utilities through three
component departments. (Utility Administra-
tion also oversees the garbage and recy-
cling contract with Waste Management
NW.)
11.4.1.3.111.4.1.4.1 Water Utility
Service Area. Through its Water Depart-
ment, the City provides water to a retail ser-
vice area of approximately 25 square miles,
much greater than the 9.2 square miles
within City limits. Generally, the service
area extends 1 to 2 miles beyond City limits
in the east, southeast, north, and west di-
rections. The Water System Plan (WSP),
which governs water utility operations, is
prepared and approved by the state De-
partment of Health (DOH) every 6 years.
The 2010 WSP expanded the service area
from its previous 22.5 square miles, primari-
ly through westward expansion of its west
boundary from approximately Interstate 5 to
the BNSF railroad. The service area ex-
cludes the Smokey Point neighborhood
(within City limits) south of 180th Street and
West of 43rd and 51st Avenues, which is
served by the City of Marysville. In 2008,
the utility served 5,147 customer accounts,
including 15,417 persons within the water
service area.
Water Sources. Three primary sources
supply water to the utility. Arlington produc-
es most of its water from wells at two loca-
tions. The Haller well field naturally filters
Stillaguamish River water by drawing it
through the riverbank. The Airport well field
draws groundwater from a deep aquifer.
The water the City produces is blended
within ourthe City‘s water mains with water
the City purchases wholesale from itsa third
source—Public Utility District No. 1 of Sno-
homish County (PUD). The source of
ourthe City‘s purchased volume is the City
of Everett‘s Spada Reservoir near the
headwaters of the Sultan River.
Water Quality. Water from the Haller well
field is filtered and disinfected by the City‘s
water treatment plant, built in 2001. DOH
records indicate that the plant has few peers
in the consistent production of clear, high
quality water. Water is disinfected at the
Airport Well. Water from the PUD is fully
treated before it is delivered to the City of
Arlington. The quality of water delivered to
the customers‘ taps is high quality and
compliant with all state and federal drinking
water laws. Manganese sometimes exceeds
standards for aesthetic concerns, turning
water a reddish brown color which can stain
clothing but is without heatlh effects.
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Water Rights. The City seeks to secure
water supplies from the three sources using
water rights and wholesale purchase
agreements. The Stillaguamish River and
Quilceda Creek basins are closed to the
development of new water supplies (unless
they are mitigated) by instream flow rules,
so additional water can be obtained primari-
ly through the purchase and transfer of wa-
ter rights, or the purchase and transmission
of out-of-basin water. The City has an active
water right acquisition program. State water
right records currently support the City‘s use
of up to 3,692 acre-feet/year (afy) of water
from the Haller well field at up to 4,079 gal-
lons per minute (gpm). The Airport well field
supports up to 320 afy at up to 580 gpm.
The agreement with PUD allows the use of
up to 1,000 gpm; used continuously, this
totals1,613 afy.
The City has a 1992 application for new wa-
ter rights at the airport for 900 gpm and 850
afy. It has pending applications for the
transfer of three rights to the Haller well field
totaling up to 471 gpm and up to 215 afy.
Fire Protection. The Future LOS for fire pro-
tection is listed in .
Table 11-3: Fire Protection LOS for Water
Residential Single-Family (including
duplexes)
1,000 gpm for 2 hours
Medium-Density Residential 1,750 gpm for 2 hours
High Density Residential 2,500 gpm for 2 hours
Commercial & Business Park 3,000 gpm for 3 hours
Industrial/Schools 3,500 gpm for 3 hours
Demand for Water. The City evaluates two
types of water supply capacity to under-
stand the demand on the water system and
to assure that future population can be
served with potable water supply. Average
Day Demand is the total amount of water
delivered to the system in a year divided by
the number of days in a year, and Peak Day
Demand is the maximum amount of water
delivered to the system during a 24-hour
time period of a given year. Peak Day De-
mand requires a greater quantity of gallons
of water per minute to be delivered than
does Average Day Demand, so for capacity
planning purposes Peak Day Demand is the
benchmark used to determine the volume of
water capacity that must be supplied.
The 2010 WSP shows that the City has suf-
ficient capacity to meet both Peak Day De-
mand and Average Day Demand for its 6-
and 20-year planning horizions. With con-
servative growth estimates out to the 50-
year horizon, the City would still have ade-
quate capacity to meet Average Day De-
mand. However, it cannot meet its Peak
Day Demand in 50 years, even with aggres-
sive conservation efforts, and will require
water rights it is currently pursuing.
Water Use Efficiency. City water custom-
ers have continuously decreased their an-
nual water use since 1994, largely due to
water conservation practices. Per capita
demand for water has declined from 101
gallons per day in 2002 to 90 gallons per
day in 2008, which is relatively low com-
pared to other systems in the Puget Sound
area. The City aims to continue these de-
mand-side reductions in water use of 2 per-
cent by 2014, and 5 percent by 2018 over
2008 levels. The City‘s supply-side goal is
to maintain distribution system losses at 5 to
7 percent of total production, well below the
State‘s 10 percent requirement.
Staffing and Facilities. The Water De-
partment operates and maintains the water
system with a staff of ten full time em-
ployees. Duties include: inspection, testing,
installation and repair of system facilities,
routine operation and preventive mainten-
ance, water quality sampling, water quality
program administration, regulatory com-
pliance monitoring, record keeping, adminis-
trative tasks, general clerical, and response
to emergencies.
Facilities include:
Administrative Offices (3,300 sq.ft.)
Water Treatment plant (1,100 sq.ft.)
Potable Water Offices (1,188 sq ft)
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Shop (1,584 sq.ft.)
Four Well Buildings
Booster Pump Station
Three Reservoirs, two with support
structures
The department has a broad range of ve-
hicles and equipment, including two light-
duty trucks, five heavy-duty trucks, two
vans, , two enclosed utility trailers, one
open utility trailer, one backhoe, and one
dump truck. 1
The Water Division operates and maintains
the City‘s water system. There are ten full
time employee positions in the department
currently. The department performs a wide
range of duties required to operate and
maintain the City‘s water system, including:
inspection, testing, installation and repair of
system facilities, routine operation and pre-
ventive maintenance, water quality sam-
pling, water quality program administration,
regulatory compliance monitoring, record
keeping, administrative tasks, general cleri-
cal, and response to emergencies.
The Department has 3,300 sq ft of ad-
ministrative offices. The other buildings
associated with the department include:
Water Treatment plant (1,100 sq.ft.)
Potable Water Offices (1,188 sq ft)
Shop (1,584 sq.ft.)
Four Well Buildings
Booster Pump Station
Three Reservoirs, two with support
structures
The department has a broad range of ve-
hicles and equipment, including four light-
duty trucks, two heavy-duty trucks, two
vans, two Sport Utility Vehicles, two en-
closed utility trailers, one open utility trailer,
one backhoe, and one dump truck. 2
1 See City of Arlington Comprehensive Water
System Plan, RH2 Engineering, Inc., November
2010, page 8-5 for a complete listing of vehicles
and equipment.
2 See City of Arlington Comprehensive Water
System Plan, RH2 Engineering, Inc., August
The source of the City‘s drinking water is
one groundwater well and one groundwater
well field. The Snohomish County PUD pro-
vides additional supply under a wholesale
water supply agreement. The City‘s water
quality has been good; it has met or ex-
ceeded drinking water standards with the
exception of manganese levels at the Air-
port Well, which have been slightly higher
than allowable. Water from the Haller Park
Well Field is filtered by the City‘s water
treatment plant. Water is disinfected at the
Airport Well and 520 Zone Pump Station.
Snohomish County PUD wholesale water is
fully treated before it is delivered to the City
of Arlington.
The City serves approximately 4,735 cus-
tomer accounts within the water service
area. The water service area encompasses
14,420 acres, extending beyond the City‘s
corporate limits.
The City has experienced a trend of de-
creasing water demands since 1993, due
most probably to water conservation prac-
tices. The City‘s per capita demand for wa-
ter was approximately 100 gallons per capi-
ta per day in 2002 – fairly standard for the
Puget Sound area.
Level of Service for Fire Protection. The
Future LOS for fire protection is listed in Table
11-3: Fire Protection LOS for Water. Existing
LOS for water storage is 1,240 gallons per
residential equivalent served or 935 gallons
per resident.
Table 11-3: Fire Protection LOS for Water
Residential Single-Family (including
duplexes)
1,000 gpm for 2 hours
Medium-Density Residential 1,750 gpm for 2 hours
High Density Residential 2,500 gpm for 2 hours
Commercial & Business Park 3,000 gpm for 3 hours
Industrial/Schools 3,500 gpm for 4 hours
2004, page 8-5 for a complete listing of vehicles
and equipment.
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Future water demand projections show that
the City of Arlington does not have sufficient
water capacity to provide service to ex-
pected future population growth in the City‘s
Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP)
and Urban Growth Area (UGA) water ser-
vice areas.
There are two types of capacity the City‘s
water utility evaluates to assure that future
population can be served with potable water
supply; one is Average Day Demand capac-
ity and the other is Peak Day Demand ca-
pacity. Average Day Demand is the total
amount of water delivered to the system in a
year divided by the number of days in a
year, and Peak Day Demand is the maxi-
mum amount of water delivered to the sys-
tem during a 24-hour time period of a given
year. Peak Day Demand requires a greater
quantity of gallons of water per minute to be
delivered than does Average Day Demand,
so for capacity planning purposes Peak Day
Demand is the benchmark used to deter-
mine the volume of water capacity that must
be supplied.
The City of Arlington 2004 Water Compre-
hensive Plan shows that the City has suffi-
cient Average Day Demand water capacity
until 2040, and Peak Day Demand water
capacity until 2014 for the current CWSP
and Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries.
Recently proposed additions to the UGA
shorten the capacity timelines to 2019 for
Average Day Demand and 2007 for Peak
Day Demand. However, given the actual
time it would likely take to develop land after
it is added to the City‘s UGA, we expect the
Peak Day Demand capacity is more likely to
be reached around 2010.
Projected new water capacity that needs to
be obtained to meet anticipated Peak Day
Demand in 2023 is 500 gallons per minute
(gpm) in the current UGA and 2,680 gpm in
the proposed expanded UGA.
New water capacity can be secured by ex-
panding the City‘s current water rights using
opportunities to apply for new or purchase
and transfer existing water rights, or by pur-
chasing extra wholesale water supply ca-
pacity. The City filed an application for new
water rights with the Department of Ecology
in 1987, however it is not likely that the ap-
plication will be granted given the results of
recently adopted or in-progress water quali-
ty and quantity studies of the Stillaguamish
River such as Total Maximum Daily Loading
and In-stream Flow Rule. The City is dili-
gently pursuing all other options to ensure
future growth can be provided with potable
water.
11.4.1.3.211.4.1.4.2 SewerWastewater
Utility
Service Area. Through its Wastewater De-
partment, the City provides sewer and water
reclamation services to its 9.0 square mile
service area. The service area generally
follows the City‘s UGA boundary. The Smo-
key Point neighborhood (within City limits)
south of 180th Street and West of 43rd Ave-
nue, however, is served by the City of Ma-
rysville. As of April 2008, the City provided
service to approximately 4,338 customer
connections within the City‘s sewer service
area. A number of parcels within the service
area are not connected and remain on sep-
tic systems.
Treatment Facility. The City‘s sewer sys-
tem, comprised of 68 miles of gravity collec-
tion and force main pipes and 12 lift sta-
tions, delivers wastewater to a state-of-the-
art water reclamation facility. Substantially
complete in December 2010 (with comple-
tion anticipated March 2011), the new and
upgraded facility includes many advanced
treatment processes: membrane bioreactor
(MBR) with an effective pore size of 0.1 mi-
cron; biological nutrient removal (BNR) of
nitrogen and phosphorus; sludge digester to
reduce the volume of biosolids produced;
biological odor control; and ultraviolet disin-
fection
Reclaimed Water Quality. The upgrade in
treatment technology from the previous se-
quencing batch reactor (SBR) plant built in
1998 allows the plant to produce effluent of
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Class A or Class B Reclaimed Water Quali-
ty. Initially, the City will continue to dis-
charge reclaimed water to the Stillaguamish
River to augment instream flows. The City is
also constructing a treatment wetland adja-
cent to the water reclamation facility and
can use it as an adaptive management
measure for temperature and metals polish-
ing when river water quality may require it.
Reclaimed water is also a resource that,
with distribution, can replace and reduce
demand on potable water drawn from the
Stillaguamish basin.
Compost Facility. Solids processing con-
sists of solids dewatering at the water rec-
lamation facility, and then transporting the
dewatered solids to either the City‘s bioso-
lids composting facility (BCF) or an eastern
Washington landfill. The BCF uses biosolids
and other materials to create Class A quality
compost that is used as a soil amendment
in City parks and open spaces.
Capacity. The City‘s existing average daily
flow of influent to the treatment plant in
2007 was 1.10 million gallons per day
(MGD), or about 72 gallons per capita per
day for a service population of about
15,278. The water reclamation facility ex-
panded treatment capacity 2.7 MGD, which
should serve the service area population of
nearly 29,000 by 2025. To meet regulatory
requirements, the City anticipates expand-
ing the facility to 4.0 MGD prior to 2025.
This can be easily done simply by the pro-
curement and installation of additional
membranes when warranted by growth.
Staffing and Facilities. The Wastewater
Department operates and maintains the
sewer collection and water reclamation sys-
tem with a current staff of nine full time em-
ployees. Duties include: inspection, testing,
installation and repair of system facilities,
routine operation and preventive mainten-
ance, compliance sampling and testing, pre-
treatment program administration, regulato-
ry compliance monitoring, record keeping,
administrative tasks, general clerical, and
response to emergencies.
Facilities include:
Administrative Offices (3,300 sq. ft.)
Water Reclamation Facility and Support
Structures (>42,000 sq. ft.)
Wastewater Offices and Laboratory
(2,560 sq. ft.)
Shop/Tool Room (2,604 sq. ft.)
Compost Facility (20,000 sq. ft.)
Twelve Lift Stations
The utility has a broad range of vehicles and
equipment, including one backhoe, six light-
duty trucks, 3 vans, five heavy-duty trucks,
two dump trucks, two sport utility vehicles,
one front-end loader, confined space entry
gear, and sampling equipment. 2
The City limits comprise an area of approx-
imately 8.2 square miles and the sewer ser-
vice area encompasses approximately 9.4
square miles. The 2004 population within
the City limits was approximately 14,700. As
of April 15, 2005, the City provided service
to approximately 4,629 customer connec-
tions within the City‘s sewer service area.
The City‘s sewer system is comprised of
one treatment plant, 12 sewer pump sta-
tions and approximately 50 miles of collec-
tion pipes. A summary of sewer system data
is provided in Table 11-4: 2004 Sewer Sys-
tem Data.
2 See City of Arlington Sewer Comprehensive
Plan, RH2 Engineering, Inc., September 2008,
page 8-4 for a complete listing of vehicles and
equipment.
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Table 11-4: 2004 Sewer System Data
Description Data
Population (City)14,700
Sewer Service Area (acre)6,020
Total Connections (4/15/05)4,629
Gallons Per Capita Day 91 gpcd
Average Daily Flow 1.02 mgd
Number of Pump Stations 12
Total Length of Sewer Main ~ 50 miles
The Wastewater Division operates and
maintains the City‘s sequencing batch reac-
tor (SBR) wastewater treatment plant and
collection system for the treatment of sanita-
ry sewage and liquid wastewater. Solids
processing consists of solids dewatering at
the wastewater treatment plant, and then
transporting the dewatered solids to the
City‘s biosolids composting facility resulting
in an end product that is sold locally for
beneficial reuse as an agronomical product.
There are nine full time employees in the
department currently. The department per-
forms a wide range of duties requires to op-
erate and maintain the City‘s sanitary sewer
system, including: inspection, testing, instal-
lation and repair of system facilities, routine
operation and preventive maintenance,
compliance sampling and testing, pretreat-
ment program administration, regulatory
compliance monitoring, record keeping,
administrative tasks, general clerical, and
response to emergencies.
The Department has 3,300 sq ft of ad-
ministrative offices. The other buildings
associated with the department include:
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sup-
port Structures
Wastewater Offices (sq ft)
Laboratory (sq. ft.)
Compost Facility (sq. ft.)
Shop/Tool Room (sq ft)
Storage Building (sq. ft.)
Twelve Lift Stations
The division has a broad range of vehicles
and equipment, including two light-duty
trucks, four heavy-duty trucks, one dump
truck, one front-end loader, confined space
entry gear, and sampling equipment. 3
The wastewater system is experiencing
maximum capacity in the solids handling
portion of the wastewater treatment plant
and Public Works is currently in the midst of
evaluating methods to increase solids han-
dling capacity and optimize treatment plant
performance. Studies will also be conducted
to evaluate the best method to comply with
future NPDES permit requirements, likely
requiring a change in the type of treatment
utilized at the City‘s wastewater treatment
plant.
The City serves approximately 4,629 cus-
tomer accounts within the sewer service
area. The sewer service area encompasses
6,016 acres, extending beyond the City‘s
corporate limits.
11.4.1.3.311.4.1.4.3 Stormwater Utility
Drainage
Service Area. Through its Stormwater and
other supporting Departments, the City pro-
vides stormwater management within the
9.2 square mile service area. Unlike its peer
utilities, the Stormwater service area is
coincident with the City limits, including the
Smokey Point neighborhood. The service
area excludes areas within the City‘s UGA.
As of January 2011, the City charged ap-
proximately 5,745 customer accounts for
stormwater services. Only undeveloped
parcels within the City are exempt.
Drainage Infrastructure. The infrastructure
within the City of Arlington is an urban com-
ponent of natural drainages which convey
water north to the Stillaguamish River
through Portage Creek and other tributaries,
or south to Quilceda Creek. The Municipal
3 See City of Arlington Comprehensive Water
System Plan, RH2 Engineering, Inc., August
2004, page 8-5 for a complete listing of vehicles
and equipment.
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Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) within
Arlington includes: collection features (3,253
catch basins); conveyances such as storm
sewers (48 miles of pipes), ditches (18
miles), and culverts (2.9 miles); flood control
or water quality facilities such as reten-
tion/detention ponds, vaults, and infiltration
systems (at least 114), sediment basins (6
count), and biofiltration swales; nine natural
drainage basins; and outfalls to natural sys-
tems (at least 86).
Management Issues. The September 2010
Comprehensive Stormwater Plan identified
five issue areas driving stormwater man-
agement within the City of Arlington. First is
local flooding and traditional drainage is-
sues. Second is the City‘s roles in imple-
mentation of water clean-up plans (TMDLs)
for numerous water quality impairments
(particularly fecal coliform, dissolved oxy-
gen, and temperature) in numerous stream
and river segments. Third is the regulatory
requirement to develop stormwater man-
agement programs to comprehensively ad-
dress and minimize the impacts of stormwa-
ter discharges through public education,
public participation, illicit discharge detec-
tion and elimination, runoff design and con-
struction standards, inspections of public
and private facilities in light of enforceable
maintenance standards, and pollution pre-
vention at municipal facilities. Fourth is pro-
tection of the City‘s drinking water sources,
including: aquifers subject to contamination
by stormwater through infiltration galleries,
rain gardens, and underground injection
wells; and surface waters draining to the
mainstem and South Fork of the Stillagua-
mish River, whose waters are drawn
through the river bank into shallow wells.
Fifth is the recovery of fish and aquatic spe-
cies listed as threatened under the Endan-
gered Species Act, including Chinook sal-
mon and bull trout, and other declining sal-
monid populations.
Treatment Facilities. The key to high quali-
ty stormwater is to, as much as is practica-
ble, minimize surface flows and maximize
treatment, and doing both of these close to
the source. Arlington is fortunate to have
approximately 50% of its area in soils that
generally facilitate infiltration. In addition,
the City promotes Low Impact Development
(LID) practices such as: rain gardens, per-
meable pavements, vegetation mainten-
ance, and other source reduction tech-
niques; and bioswales, wetands, and other
natural treatment techniques. The City‘s
largest basins which discharge untreated
stormwater to the Stillaguamish River are
the 284-acre Butler and 67-acre Talcott
subbasins draining Old Town Arlington.
The City has designed and has secured
funding and permits for the construction of a
treatment wetland for the Butler basin in
2011. Target parameters are sediment, nu-
trients, bacteria, and to a lesser degree,
temperature.
Staffing and Facilities. The Stormwater
Utility was officially created in September
2001, but was not funded by a utility rate
until five years later. Other City departments
provided stormwater services, including:
plan reviews and project inspections (Engi-
neering Dept.); maintenance (Street Dept
and contract vendors); monitoring (Natural
Resources, Water, and Wastewater Depts);
illicit discharge response and stream and
drainage basin investigations (Natural Re-
sources), and public education and out-
reach (Natural Resources). In 2008 the City
hired its first Stormwater Department em-
ployee, a technician, to administer the regu-
latory provisions of the NPDES Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit, including
education, infrastructure inventories, outfall
screening, private and public storm facility
inspections, implementation of pollution
prevention plans for City facilities, mainten-
ance scheduling, and monitoring. City staff
continue to coordinate stormwater functions
across departmental lines.
Facilities include:
Administrative Offices (3,300 sq. ft.)
Stormwater Treatment Wetland (8.7
acres.)
M & O facilities, shared (see 11.4.1.5)
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Numerous detention and infiltration facil-
ities within public areas
The utility has a single sport utility vehicle
and a vactor truck it shares with the other
utilities. It also has confined space entry
gear and sampling equipment. It has the
benefit of backhoes, loaders, trucks, and
other equipment within the other utilities and
Public Works divisions.
The existing urban, city-maintained drai-
nage system within the city of Arlington
consists of conveyance features, including
storm sewers (piped conveyances) and
open ditches, and flood control or water
quality facilities, including reten-
tion/detention ponds and vaults, infiltration
systems (ditches and galleries), catch ba-
sins, sediment basins, natural drainages,
and biofiltration swales. The inventory of
these features should be updated and in-
corporated into a GIS database to promote
planning.
Storm Sewer System – The piped con-
veyance system is comprised of an esti-
mated 138,000 linear feet of pipe. Most of
the piped stormwater conveyance system
occurs in the Downtown Arlington drainage
basin. The downtown system was shown in
the 1995 SCP. Three outfalls from the
Downtown drainage system currently dis-
charge to the Stillaguamish River.
Infiltration Systems - Some parts of the
city are underlain by very permeable soils
with high infiltration capacities. Thus, infiltra-
tion systems such as dry wells or infiltration
ditches or galleries are being used for
stormwater disposal in some areas. Dry
wells are in common use at private facilities
near the Arlington Municipal Airport. Ap-
proximately 4,000 linear feet of infiltration
ditch occur in the City. Design guidance for
infiltration facilities will need to be reviewed
in light of proposed Ecology guidance on
implementation of the underground injection
control program.
Biofiltration Swales – Swales are used in
a variety of situations in the City. When the
City expands roadways they usually attempt
to retrofit swales into the right-of-way to
provide runoff treatment. Large planned de-
velopments may dedicate one or two lots
toward installation of a larger swale to serve
the entire development. In other neighbor-
hoods, individual homeowners may have
small swales in front of their homes (in park-
ing strips) to handle local road runoff.4
A number of City departments currently
conducts or contracts for the City‘s storm-
water utility maintenance including pipes,
catch basins, inlets, ditches, outfalls, and
infiltration swales, and operation including
water quality monitoring and sampling,
regulatory oversight, and administrative as-
sistance. Funding for maintenance currently
comes from the current expense (general)
fund. In the future, funding will be through a
stormwater utility rate to be adopted in the
near future. While the Stormwater Utility
was officially created by Ordinance No.
1266 in September, 2001, it has not been
staffed nor has it been funded by a storm-
water utility rate as was earlier anticipated.
The stormwater system consists of seven
stormwater drainage basins, 28 miles of
conveyance pipe, four miles of infiltration
ditch, three outfalls that discharge to the
Stillaguamish River, and numerous reten-
tion/detention ponds and vaults, infiltration
systems, catch basins, and biofiltration
swales.
The Stormwater Utility does not presently
have dedicated personnel or equipment.
Various City departments handle specific
functions of the utility and use their respec-
tive departments‘ personnel and equipment
to perform their stormwater duties.
Two primary concerns exist with the City‘s
present stormwater utility and infrastructure.
First, the present stormwater system does
4 Draft Technical Memorandum, City of Arlington
Stormwater CIP Update, Preliminary System
Characterization Report, June 2003
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not contain sufficient capacity to handle
stormwater events; consequently we see
local urban flooding and associated dam-
age. Second, the quality and quantity of wa-
ter being discharged from the City‘s storm-
water system into local streams, creeks,
and rivers exceeds allowable limits and con-
tributes to water quality and fish habitat
problems.
Because the regulatory environment has
changed since 1995, particularly with re-
spect to endangered species and the
NPDES Phase II stormwater discharge
permit for small cities, the City is obligated
to re-visit its stormwater management.
Preparation of a stormwater comprehensive
plan is currently underway.
The stormwater service area encompasses
the city limits and the UGA, totaling approx-
imately 5,815 acres.
11.4.1.411.4.1.5 Maintenance &
Operations
The Public Works Maintenance & Opera-
tions division provides maintenance servic-
es for many elements of the City‘s infra-
structure, including:
Airport
Cemetery
Equipment (except for police and fire)
City Facilities (except for water and
wastewater)
Parks, athletic fields, and public spaces
Storm drainage system
Streets and sidewalks
The buildings associated with the mainten-
ance functions of the City include:
Maintenance Shop (6,840 sq.ft.)
Outbuilding (2,372 sq.ft.)
Equipment Storage Building (2,832
sq.ft.)
11.4.1.511.4.1.6 Airport
The Arlington Municipal Airport is part of
the national system of airports, as well as
of the transportation infrastructure serving
the City of Arlington, Snohomish County,
and the northern portion of the Seattle-
Tacoma Metropolitan Area.
The Airport is located north of the Seattle-
Tacoma Metropolitan Area, approximately
three (3) miles southwest of the Arlington
Central Business District (CBD), approx-
imately one-third (0.3) of a mile from the
Highway Commercial District, and twelve
(12) miles north of the City of Everett. It is
owned and operated by the City of Arlington
and is contained within the corporate boun-
daries of the City.3
The airport is 1,189 acres and includes in-
dustrial, commercial, and public land uses,
in addition to the aviation operations. The
majority of the existing general aviation fa-
cilities are located along the east side of
Runway 16/34, between 59th Avenue NE
and Taxiway ―A‖. This part of the airport is
developed with aircraft storage facilities,
including over 400 T-hangars and apron
area to accommodate over eighty tiedown
spaces. The City of Arlington owns 108 of
the existing T-hangars. There are also many
Fixed Base Operator (FBO), maintenance,
and individually owned aircraft storage han-
gars throughout this area.
Additional general aviation facilities are de-
veloping along the south side of Runway
11/29, adjacent to the east end of the run-
way. These facilities include tiedown apron
space for approximately 30 aircraft and
complexes of several new business-related
aircraft storage hangars. The existing ultra-
light hangar complex is in the northwest qu-
adrant of the airport and has storage for ap-
proximately 62 aircraft.
There are approximately 475 aircraft based
at the airport (including 6 helicopters, 5 glid-
ers, and 61 ultralights). The airport‘s hangar
occupancy rate is 100 percent currently.
There is significant demand for the addi-
tional aircraft storage facilities (approximate-
3 Airport Layout Plan, June 2002 p. A-17.
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11.5.1.2 Fire
New station facilities will be needed to ac-
commodate the growth expected in population
and city boundaries during the planning pe-
riod. Additional personnel would need to be
hired to meet LOS requirements. One facility
would be located within the City‘s perimeter
and would need to meet the five-minute re-
sponse requirement. New equipment would
need to be purchased, in addition, and per-
sonnel would be needed to staff a new station.
Funding strategies need to be identified to
build two Stations, one in Old Town and one in
the Smokey Point area.
11.5.1.3 Police
As the City grows over the next twenty
years, the long-term plan is to include a high
visibility police services office within the
Smokey Point community. This could poten-
tially be incorporated into the proposed Fire
Station and would have a workstation, inter-
view room, and public reception services.
To continue to meet the performance stan-
dards that are the department‘s LOS, es-
sential supplemental accompanying servic-
es would be necessary, including:
A patrol vehicle for every two patrol of-
ficers (including the equipment, wea-
pons, investigative tools and information
technology that make up these highly
capable and equipped vehicles).
Civilian support staff at the ratio of one
to six officers to provide the essential
support work that moves information
and work product through the depart-
ment to meet its mission and legal re-
quirements.
11.5.1.4 Utilities
11.5.1.4.1 Water Utility
Projection. As the City and the surrounding
water service area grow, the City‘s water
demand is expected to increase. Depending
on actual growth rates, water conservation
programs, and operational efficiencies with-
in the utility, peak day demands are pro-
jected to increase approximately: 20 to 23
percent within the next six years; 82 to 91
percent within the next 20 years, and 231 to
249 percent within the next 50 years, rela-
tive to 2008 levels.
The City‘s goal is to assure: water supplies
and treatment and distribution infrastructure
is adequate to meet peak day demands and
in place before it is needed; water quality
regulations are met or exceeded; distribu-
tion system infrastructure is managed and
maintained as assets; and water quality
programs foster consumer confidence and
operational efficiencies.
Deficiencies. As described earlier, water
supplies are adequate to meet both average
and peak day demands on the 6- and 20-
year horizons, though peak day demands at
50 years will require additional water rights.
Nevertheless, a number of deficiencies are
identified in the 2010 WSP which are impe-
diments to the delivery of water to customer
taps. Wells in both the Haller and Airport
well fields are older and in need of refur-
bishing to assure maximum production.
Treatment facilities need to be expanded
(Haller) or constructed (Airport) to maximize
production and remove manganese, a sec-
ondary contaminant with aesthetic effects.
Service pressures and fire flow require-
ments for some existing and proposed de-
velopments (such as the Brekhus-Beach
annexation on Burn Hill) will require addi-
tional creation of additional pressure zones,
including a reservoir, pump station, mains,
and valves. A number of mains could bene-
fit from replacement either because of their
age and construction (older asbestos-
concrete mains) or their size (larger diame-
ters for fire flows). Maintenance programs
such as the exercising of valves should be
expanded, and source water protection and
water conservation programs should be
fully implemented.
Staffing. Approximately ten full-time per-
sonnel would be required to operate the wa-
ter utility and comply with the minimum re-
quirements of the Department of Health, so
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the Water Department is adequately staffed.
It is anticipated that operational efficiencies
may be achieved to facilitate greater imple-
mentation of maintenance and outreach
programs described above.
Capital Projects. The 2010 WSP identifies
a number of capital improvement projects to
assure sound management of the Water
Utility. Selected projects include:
New and transferred water rights for
Haller and Airport well fields.
Rehabilitation of the existing, aging Air-
port Well, and construction of one or
mor additional wells.
Testing and rehabilitation of the existing
Haller well field for flow rate, pump eff i-
ciency and water aesthetic improve-
ments.
Construction of a treatment facility at the
airport for iron and manganese removal.
Expansion of the Haller WTP and addi-
tional treatment for iron and manganese
removal.
Demolition of the Burn Road Reservoir
and the old WTP.
Additional 2.0 million gallon reservoir for
storage is needed for system redundan-
cy and future store requirements.
General structural (roof) and ventilation
improvements are needed at the Gle-
neagle Reservoir.
Existing water mains will require re-
placement in several areas due to low
fire flows, aging and undesirable mate-
rials.
An additional pressure reducing station
is needed to improve fire flow in a loca-
lized area.
Development and implementation of
numerous water quality programs.
Costs for improvements through 2016 are
estimated at approximately $16M. Im-
provements needed for 2017 through 2030
are estimated at approximately $21M. 11
0-27 WAC: Provided, That current or projected
enrolled students shall not be designated as un-
The City‘s 2010 WSP provides a financial
plan for funding and scheduling many of
these projects. Implementation schedules
have been developed for these facilities
based on the growth expectations lined out
in the plan. However, the actual completion
dates are recognized to be flexible in that
they are linked to the actual rate of growth.
As growth occurs it will be required to share
in whatever costs are required for the utility
to support that growth.
As the City and UGA grow, the City‘s water
demand is expected to increase approx-
imately 16 to 24 percent within the next six
years; it is expected to increase 42 to 58
percent within the next 20 years, depending
on water conservation programs.
During that period, the City‘s goal for sup-
plying water is to exceed the peak day de-
mand requirements by twenty percent, meet
water quality regulations, and begin or en-
large water quality programs and distribu-
tion system maintenance.
Taking into account the City‘s water treat-
ment plant, groundwater wells and whole-
sale water supply, the City has sufficient
water supply to meet demand requirements
until approximately 2014. During this period
the City plans to obtain additional water
rights and/or wholesale water supply to
meet demand as well as improve reliability
within the system.
The above water supply demand require-
ment was forecast prior to action by the Ar-
lington City Council to include approximately
10,000 additional population into the City's
housed for a high school district of application
which has a student enrollment of four hundred
or less in grades nine through twelve, if the stu-
dents involved or affected can be served without
undue inconvenience in a neighboring school, or
schools of larger size and the neighboring
school district has indicated a willingness to
serve, and has the capacity to house the apply-
ing district high school students. (WAC 180-25-
045)
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UGA. If we take into account the additional
population and update the forecast, the City
has sufficient water supply to meet demand
requirements until 2007. However, it is likely
that time will be extended by a couple of
years since the new population won't be
immediately added to Arlington's UGA.
Based on expressed interest in the pro-
posed UGA addition and anticipated length
of development time, the water supply de-
mand could be sufficient until 2010.
Approximately ten full-time personnel would
be required to operate the water utility alone
in the future according to the Water System
Plan. It states, ―At the current staffing level,
the City is capable of adequately operating
the water system and complying with the
minimum requirement of the Department of
Health. However, the preventive mainten-
ance tasks…have not been accomplished at
the desired frequency…due to the staff
shortage. As the water system expands in
the future, the need for additional staff will
become even greater…‖ 12
There will be a need to improve the water
system to resolve existing system deficien-
cies as well as to accommodate the in-
creased demands created by growth.13 To
meet the criteria mandated by the Depart-
ment of Health as well as City policies and
r a high school district of application which has a
student enrollment of four hundred or less in
grades nine through twelve, if the students in-
volved or affected can be served without undue
inconvenience in a neighboring school, or
schools of larger size and the neighboring
school district has indicated a willingness to
serve, and has the capacity to house the ap-
ing district high school students. (WAC 180-25-
045)
ades nine through twelve, if the students in-
volved or affected can be served without undue
inconvenience in a neighboring school, or
schools of larger size and the neighboring
school district has indicated a willingness to
serve, and has the capacity to house the ap-
ing district high school students. (WAC 180-25-
045)
design criteria, the following measures are
needed:
Based on forecasted population growth,
additional water supply will be needed
as early as 2014 to meet projected de-
mands.
The existing Airport Well needs rehabili-
tation to address aging and general
safety issues. The capacity of the well
will be increased if the City can obtain
additional water rights. The water will
require iron and manganese treatment,
in addition.
Additional reservoir for storage is
needed for system redundancy and fu-
ture store requirements.
The Burn Road Reservoir has reached
its design life and is surrounded by
steep slopes. It needs to be abandoned.
General structural and ventilation im-
provements are needed at the Gle-
neagle Reservoir.
Existing water mains will require re-
placement in several areas due to low
fire flows, aging and undesirable mate-
rials.
An additional pressure reducing station
is needed to improve fire flow in a loca-
lized area.
The existing remote telemetry units
should be upgraded to a radio-based or
fiber-optic based telemetry system.
Property acquisition for future expansion
of water facilities.
Development and implementation of
numerous water quality programs.
Construct shop, storage, and operation-
al facilities
Costs for improvements through 2009 are
estimated at approximately $14,317,000.
Improvements needed for 2010 through
2015 are estimated at approximately
$11,516,000. 14
d without undue inconvenience in a neighboring
school, or schools of larger size and the neigh-
boring school district has indicated a willingness
to serve, and has the capacity to house the ap-
plying district high school students. (WAC 180-
25-045)
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The City‘s Water Comprehensive Plan de-
tails and funds the additional water supply
needed to accommodate the anticipated
growth. Should these plans be delayed, a
temporary moratorium would be likely until
the supply was acquired and the levels of
service preserved.
Implementation schedules have been de-
veloped for these facilities based on the
growth expectations lined out in the plan.
However, the actual completion dates are
recognized to be flexible in that they are
linked to the actual rate of growth. The in-
tention is acceleration if growth occurs fast-
er, and delay if growth is slow. As growth
occurs it will be required to share in what-
ever costs are required for the utility to sup-
port that growth.
11.5.1.4.2 SewerWastewater Utility
Projection. A projected increased demand
for water capacity will have a somewhat di-
rect correlation to demand for sewer capaci-
ty. The sewer service area is smaller than
the water service area, yet most of the pro-
jected growth within the water service area
is expected to receive sewer service as
well. Consequently, we expect demand for
wastewater capacity to generally follow the
demand presented under Water Utility Pro-
jection above.
The City‘s goal for providing treatment of
wastewater during this period is to operate
without violating any conditions of the
wastewater utility NPDES permit, to reduce
inflow and infiltration into the collection sys-
tem to preserve and extend system capaci-
ty, and to expand maintenance of the collec-
tion system.
Deficiencies. The new wastewater recla-
mation facility (WRF) was designed to ac-
comm odate a peak day flow of 4.3 MGD by
2025 (with membrane expansion when
needed), an increase of 130% over 2005
levels. Compared with the projected in-
crease in water demand of about 91%, the
WRF should not require significant up-
grades. Upgrades are required, however,
for replacement of nearly 10 miles of 40
year old sewer pipe. Many of the lift sta-
tions will require rehabilitation or replace-
ment given current conditions or anticipated
increases in demand. New telemetry at 10
of the 12 lift stations is also desired.
Staffing. It is estimated that approximately
10 full-time personnel would be required to
operate the wastewater utility in the future.
The single additional staff person would
primarily focus on WRF operation, but
would also facilitate expansion of: the pre-
treatment program, collection system main-
tenance, and laboratory analysis to keep up
with compliance sampling for the Wastewa-
ter Department as well as the Stormwater
Departmen.
Capital Projects. The 2008 Comprehensive
Sewer Plan identifies a number of capital
improvement projects beyond the upgrade
and expansion of the WRF to assure sound
management of the Wastewater Utility. Se-
lected projects include:
Lift Station upgrade at #11 and #3
Force main rehabilitation or replacement
at Lift Station #11
Replacement or rehabilitation of Old
Town collection system
Telemetry system upgrades at all Lift
Stations except #1 and #12
Other Lift Station upgrades when re-
quired by growth
Costs for improvements (excluding the WRF
Phase 1 costs) through 2013 are estimated
at approximately $3.1M. Improvements
needed for 2014 through 2020, including the
purchase and installation of additional
membranes, are estimated at approximately
$8.5M. Improvements needed for 2020
through 2025 are estimated at approximate-
ly $3.4M. 15
school district has indicated a willingness to
serve, and has the capacity to house the apply-
ing district high school students. (WAC 180-25-
045)
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The City‘s 2008 Comprehensive Sewer Plan
provides a financial plan for funding and
scheduling many of these projects. Imple-
mentation schedules have been developed
for these facilities based on the growth ex-
pectations lined out in the plan. However,
the actual completion dates are recognized
to be flexible in that they are linked to the
actual rate of growth.
Growth in the City and UGA is expected to
increase the demand for wastewater capaci-
ty. Although a recent wastewater capacity
analysis has not been completed, it can be
assumed that the projected increased de-
mand for water capacity will have a some-
what direct correlation to demand for water
capacity. The sewer service area is smaller
than the water service area, yet most of the
projected growth within the water service
area is expected to receive sewer service
as well, hence we expect demand for
wastewater capacity to increase approx-
imately 16 to 24% within the next six years,
and 42 to 58% within the next 20 years.
During that period, the City‘s goal for provid-
ing treatment of wastewater is to operate
without violating any conditions of the
wastewater utility NPDES permit, to reduce
inflow and infiltration into the collection sys-
tem to preserve and extend system capaci-
ty, and to expand maintenance of the collec-
tion system.
The City‘s wastewater treatment plant was
constructed to process two million gallons
per day (2 MGD) of wastewater, with the
ability to expand the wastewater treatment
plant capacity to three million gallons per
day (3 MGD) with upgrades to the existing
structures. Because not all aspects of de-
mand on the wastewater treatment plant
have grown at an equal rate, some compo-
nents of the wastewater treatment facility
have reached or exceeded the 2 MGD ca-
pacity. Demand for dissolved oxygen re-
quired that the aeration system for the
SBR‘s be upgraded from 2 MGD to 3 MGD.
This was done in September 2004. Present
solids capacity limitations have also caused
the City to hire an engineering firm to con-
duct a study of short and long term solids
handling improvements, and long term up-
grades to the wastewater treatment plant to
assure compliance with new NPDES permit
limits16.
It is estimated that approximately 13 full-
time personnel would be required to operate
the wastewater utility in the future. Addition-
al personnel will allow the wastewater utility
to expand the wastewater pretreatment pro-
gram, increase the levels of maintenance
performed within the collection system, in-
crease laboratory analysis to keep up with
compliance sampling for the Wastewater
Department as well as the Stormwater De-
partment and possibly the Natural Re-
sources and Water Departments, and pro-
vide sufficient staffing to operate the waste-
water treatment plant when it is upgraded
and expanded.
While the wastewater comprehensive plan
is not yet complete and a detailed analysis
of future capital projects has not been com-
pleted, a rough estimate of the total capital
expenditures through 2011 could exceed 45
million dollars. Those projects include:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
and Expansion, including headworks,
secondary treatment, UV disinfection,
effluent pump, outfall, aerobic digestion,
solids handling, laboratory/office, civ-
il/piping, and electrical/instrumentation.
Odor Control at the Headworks, Sludge
Storage Tanks, and Lift Stations
Structure Upgrades
Lift Station Upgrade at #11 and #3
Force Main Rehabilitation or Replace-
ment at Lift Station #11
Replacement or Rehabilitation of Collec-
tion System
GIS Modeling and Data Collection
rict high school students. (WAC 180-25-045)
ients that are in the effluent to address the high
limits that were identified during the TMDL anal-
ysis process. The fixes for nutrients will require
educational as well as capital investments.
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SCADA System Upgrade
Comprehensive Plan Update
The City has completed preliminary esti-
mates to provide adequate sewer treatment
for the projected growth. Similar to the water
system, should these plans not come to frui-
tion a temporary moratorium would be likely
until the treatment capacity was developed
and the levels of service preserved.
Implementation schedules have been de-
veloped for these facilities based on the
growth expectations lined out in the plan.
However, the actual completion dates are
recognized to be flexible in that they are
linked to the actual rate of growth. The in-
tention is acceleration if growth occurs fast-
er, and delay if growth is slow. As growth
occurs it will be required to share in what-
ever costs are required for the utility to sup-
port that growth.
11.5.1.4.3 Storm DrainageStormwater
Utility
Projection. The growth and densification of
the City, coupled with water quality com-
mitments under receiving water clean-up
plans and new stormwater regulations antic-
ipated in NPDES II stormwater permits to be
reissued in 2012, will increase the need for
infrastructure retrofits, tighter design stan-
dards, increased maintenance, and ex-
panded programmatic efforts in stormwater.
The City‘s goal for managing stormwater
during this period is to eliminate local flood-
ing to the maximum extent practicable, meet
the conditions of the City‘s NPDES II Munic-
ipal Stormwater Permit, and contribute to
the restoration of rivers and streams with
impaired water quality and at-risk fish popu-
lations.
Deficiencies. As indicated in the 2010
Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, the
Stormwater Utility has relatively minor local
flooding issues, but more extensive con-
cerns with the off-site or downstream effects
of stormwater on water quality, natural re-
sources, and the regulatory environment.
Consistent with the dispersed or ―non-point‖
nature of stormwater, many of the capital
projects and program developments identi-
fied in the Plan focus on projects and efforts
that are not merely an infrastructure def i-
ciency.
Staffing. The 2010 Comprehensive Storm-
water Plan estimated utility staff and regula-
tory compliance requirements totaling 2.8
full-time equivalents (FTEs), and provided
for one additional staff person in 2011. Until
the utility is fully staffed, the City intends to
meet permit conditions using existing staff in
various city departments (Engineering, Nat-
ural Resources, Utilities, M&O).
Programmatic efforts required under the
NPDES II permit include, but are not limited
to:
Water quality monitoring of eight or
more stream reaches with impaired wa-
ter quality, and characterization of
stormwater quality from selected out-
falls.
Development and administration of a
Stormwater Management Program with
annual updates to create a city-wide
work plan to achieve permit compliance.
Public education and outreach efforts to
the general public, schools, businesses,
streamside landowners, property man-
agers, contractors, developers, etc.
Public involvement and participation in
the development of the City‘s stormwa-
ter management programs, including
advisory councils, watershed commit-
tees, participation in developing rate
structures, and environmental steward-
ship programs.
Detection, removal, and prevention of
illicit connections, discharges, and im-
proper disposal, including spills, into the
municipal stormwater system.
Develop, implement, and enforce a pro-
gram, to reduce pollutants in stormwater
runoff to a regulated stormwater system
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from new development, redevelopment
and construction site activities.
Develop and implement an operations
and maintenance (O&M) program that
includes a training component and has
the ultimate goal of preventing or reduc-
ing pollutant runoff from municipal oper-
ations.
Capital Projects. The 2010 Comprehensive
Stormwater Plan identifies a number of
capital improvement projects to assure
sound management of the Stormwater Utili-
ty. Selected projects include:
Construction of the Old Town Stormwa-
ter treatment wetland.
Preparation of a regional stormwater
plan for the recently annexed Island
Crossing neighborhood, which includes
some parcels within the 100-year flood-
plain of the Stillaguamish River.
Permanent gaging and monitoring sta-
tions on Portage and Prairie Creeks.
Replace culvert on Prairie Creek at
BNSF RR and 69th Avenue.
Replace culvert on Kruger Creek at
Burn Road.
Preparation of a regional stormwater
plan for the recently annexed Brekhus-
Beach neighborhood, which includes
numerous critical areas requiring protec-
tion.
Development of a detailed hydrography
(stream and wetland) inventory for the
city.
Replace the Butler outfall draining 280
acres of Old Town and the pending
stormwater wetland.
Replace numerous other culverts on
Portage, Prairie, Kruger, Eagle, Indian,
and Edgecomb Creeks which are con-
strict flows and/or are barriers to fish
passage.
.
Costs for all capital improvements total
nearly $19M. Costs for the selected imple-
mentation alternative total $1M through
2016, another $8M from 2017 through 2030,
and $7M beyond 2030. 17
The City‘s 2010 Comprehensive Stormwater
Plan provides a financial plan for funding
and scheduling many of these projects. Im-
plementation schedules have been devel-
oped for these facilities based on the growth
expectations lined out in the plan. However,
the actual completion dates are recognized
to be flexible in that they are linked to the
actual rate of growth.
The last stormwater comprehensive plan
prepared by the City of Arlington was
adopted in 1995. In 2003, the City had a
preliminary system characterization report
prepared along with an update of the 1995
Capital Improvement Program cost esti-
mates. In 2005 the City began the process
of composing a stormwater comprehensive
plan.
As indicated in the 2003 system characteri-
zation report, the City‘s stormwater goals
are to address the following areas in the
forthcoming stormwater comprehensive
plan: identify city functions that may be af-
fected by the stormwater comprehensive
plan, assess all pertinent regulatory pro-
grams that influence the stormwater utility,
prepare a physical system description, es-
tablish general planning and policies related
to stormwater management, and identify
key issues to consider when developing the
City‘s stormwater management plan.
Initial consideration of the stormwater capi-
tal improvement projects identified in 1995
and updated in 2003 total a little over 8 mil-
lion dollars. The projects identified in 1995
include:
Prairie Creek Dikes, SR9 to confluence
Prairie Creek Bank Stabilization East
Branch, SR9 to 191st Avenue
Krueger Creek Bank Stabilization, Burn
Road from 204th to 196th
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Plan. October 2010, page 165.
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Replace Culvert – Portage Creek at 69th
Avenue
Replace Culvert – Portage Creek at
SR9
Replace Culvert – Portage Creek at
186th Avenue
Replace Culvert – Portage Creek up-
stream of Jensen Business Park
Detention Facility – Prairie Creek below
SR9
Detention Facility – Krueger Creek at
196th
Detention Facility – Portage Creek at
186th
Downtown Drainage System Improve-
ments
Downtown Outfall Trunk Line Improve-
ments
67th Avenue Drainage System Improve-
ments
172nd Street Regional Drainage System
Improvements
Downtown Water Quality Facility
Comprehensive Plan Update
Smokey Point Improvements – seven
projects that are scheduled for construc-
tion in 2005.
NPDES II Permitting – Department of
Ecology is in the final stages of implement-
ing a Municipal Stormwater NPDES General
Permit for Western Washington Phase II
Stormwater Systems. When the permit re-
quirement is executed, the City of Arlington
will assume a variety of responsibilities and
will be required to develop and employ a
number of compliance activities. Those ac-
tivities are:
Develop and implement a TMDL moni-
toring Quality Assurance Project Plan
(QAPP).
Include in the Annual Report a TMDL
Summary Implementation Report.
New stormwater discharges must comp-
ly with all applicable surface water,
ground water and sediment manage-
ment standards.
Develop a comprehensive long-term wa-
ter quality monitoring program.
Include water quality monitoring-related
implementation actions in the Annual
Report.
Develop and implement a Stormwater
Management Program. The Stormwater
Management Program shall include the
following:
o Design the program to reduce the
discharge of pollutants and to pro-
tect water quality.
o Develop and implement a public
education and outreach program.
o Include ongoing opportunities for
public involvement through advisory
councils, watershed committees,
participation in developing rate struc-
tures, stewardship programs, envi-
ronmental activities, and other simi-
lar activities.
o Include an ongoing program to
detect, remove, and prevent illicit
connections, discharges, and impro-
per disposal, including spills, into the
municipal stormwater system.
o Develop, implement, and enforce a
program, to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff to a regulated
stormwater system from new devel-
opment, redevelopment and con-
struction site activities.
o Develop and implement an opera-
tions and maintenance (O&M) pro-
gram that includes a training com-
ponent and has the ultimate goal of
preventing or reducing pollutant ru-
noff from municipal operations.
Prepare and submit an Annual Report to
Department of Ecology.
11.5.1.5 Maintenance
Additional staff, equipment, and buildings
will be needed to accommodate the growth
expected in population and city boundaries
during the planning period. The current facil-
ities are all expected to remain in the same
locations. Expansion is expected propor-
tional to population growth. A step in this
process was the recent acquisition of the
lease on the parcel directly west of the ex-
isting shop. In addition to the needs for ex-
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and zoning changes by the city of Marysville
will likely produce more students sooner
than expected and result in a change to
their CFP. They expect the facility needs
timeline to be moved ahead from these ac-
tivities, but have not made any decisions at
this point.29
11.5.5 Snohomish Public Hos-
pital District No. 3
The hospital has experienced dramatic
growth in the past few years. Patient visits
have grown from 33,400 in 1998 to 60,100
in 2004. The Hospital Commissioners are in
the process of evaluating present and future
facility needs with the expectation of a major
remodel and expansion in 2007.
11.6 WHAT WE WOULD
LIKE TO ACHIEVE
11.6.1 Municipal Services
11.6.1.1 City Hall/Government
As discussed in §11.5.1.1, the most critical
need for next 20 years will be to provide
adequate workspace for City staff to meet
the needs and expectations of the Arlington
community. This will most likely be a new
City Hall that will once again join all of the
administrative, financial, community devel-
opment, and engineering functions of the
City into one building. In addition, this facility
will need to include a permanent meeting
facility for the City Council, the City‘s boards
and commissions, and other various com-
munity organizations.
11.6.1.2 Fire
In addition to the general need for facilities,
the Fire department has the following goals:
Build two additional fire stations
Increase apparatus inventory
29 Fred Owyen, Assistant Superintendent, Lake-
wood School District, August 2005
Replace equipment and increase overall
inventory to accommodate two new sta-
tions
Increase staffing level
Provide fire suppression to the Smokey
Point facility
Build Training Facility
11.6.1.3 Police
In addition to the facility and personnel
needs discussed above, the police depart-
ment has the following goals:
Keep up with the evolving information
technology and combine more specialty
services with other regional police part-
ners.
Meet the levels of service as adopted by
the city council
Add a volunteer component that in-
cludes Seniors, Citizen Patrol, Explorer
Scouts and internships
Maintain the agency‘s professional ac-
creditation status
11.6.1.4 Utilities
11.6.1.4.1 Water Utilities
Besides the capital construction projects,
staffing needs, and water capacity needs
discussed earlier, the Water Utility has the
following goals:
Meet the minimum levels of service for
water system maintenance as identified
in the Water Comprehensive Plan.
Continue to earn annual recognition un-
der the Department of Health‘s Treat-
ment Optimization Program for high
quality water.
Implement a water main cleaning pro-
gram to reduce ―brown water‖ com-
plaints due to manganese in the distri-
bution system.
Increase water conservation levels
through an education program and by
providing water conservation
kits.Decrease per capita water demand
by 2 percent in 2014, and by 5 percent
in 2018, relative to 2008 levels, through
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education, rebate, conservation kit dis-
tribution, and other conservation efforts.
Reduce water lost through leakage by
enacting a leak detection program and
repairing discovered leaks.Maintain dis-
tribution system losses at 5 to 7 percent
of total production, well below the
State‘s 10 percent requirement, by
enacting leak detection and other con-
servation efforts.
Seek grants, loans, and other low-cost
funding opportunities for capital im-
provement projects.
Make substantial progress annually in
Cross Connection Control Program site
surveys. Demonstrate program progress
in the annual cross connection control
reports submitted to the Department of
Health.
Implement an improved source water
protection program to protect the City‘s
investments in the Haller and Airport
well fields.
Promote integrated water management
principles in all of the City‘s functions to
assure the stewardship and sustainabili-
ty of our water resources.
Implement new monitoring requirements
and treatment techniques and conduct
studies and such as required by the
Safe Drinking Water Act.
Assess forthcoming regulatory changes,
develop necessary programs and pro-
cedures, and implement activities as
needed.
Initiate conceptual planning for extend-
ing water distribution infrastructure into
the recently expanded (to the west) wa-
ter service area.
Make substantial progress annually in
Cross Connection Control Program site
surveys as required by Department of
Health. Demonstrate program progress
in the annual cross connection control
report that we are required to submit to
Department of Health.
Seek grants, loans, and other low-cost
funding opportunities for capital im-
provement projects.
Ensure sufficient reserves are main-
tained for emergencies and other unex-
pected conditions.
11.6.1.4.2 SewerWastewater Utility
Personnel needs and capital construction
projects are discussed earlier in this docu-
ment. In addition to those needs, the
Wastewater Utility‘s goals are:
Continue to earn Department of Ecolo-
gy‘s annual Clean Water Award for op-
erating the wastewater utility with no vi-
olations.
Continue the wastewater pretreatment
program to assist in the reduction of
plant upsets, collection system troubles,
and NPDES permit violations.
Seek grants, loans, and other low-cost
funding opportunities for capital im-
provement projects.
Begin developing a market, and subse-
quent distribution system, for reclaimed
water. Take full advantage of the re-
source created with the construction of
the water reclamation facility (WRF).
Implement new monitoring require-
ments, and treatment techniques and
conduct studies and such as required by
the studies operating permit, and other
state and federal regulations such as
Total Maximum Daily Loads and the, In-
stream Flow Rule, or other state and
federal regulations.
Cooperate in a USGS study investigat-
ing emerging contaminants in the Stilla-
guamish basin, and the treatment effi-
ciency of the WRF with these parame-
ters.
Seek grants, loans, and other low-cost
funding opportunities for capital im-
provement projects.
Ensure sufficient reserves are main-
tained for emergencies and other unex-
pected conditions.
11.6.1.4.3 Storm DrainageStormwater
Utility
The City‘s Stormwater Utility is presently in
the process of being developed fully. Staff-
ing needs have not been completely as-
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sessed at this time and a preliminary evalu-
ation of capital construction projects is dis-
cussed earlier, along with a list of items that
must be accomplished according to the
NPDES II permit rules. The capital construc-
tion projects and staffing needs of the
Stormwater Utility are discussed earlier in
this document. In addition, the Stormwater
Utility has the following goals:
Complete, adopt, and implement the
Stormwater Comprehensive Plan.
Meet the requirements conditions of the
NPDES Phase II permit Municipal
Stormwater Permit.
Fund the utility.
Seek grants, loans, and other low-cost
funding opportunities for capital im-
provement projects.
Implement new monitoring require-
ments, and treatment techniques, and
conduct studies and such as required by
the stormwater discharge permit, or oth-
er state and federal regulations the stu-
dies such as Total Maximum Daily
Loads and the, In-stream Flow Rule, or
other state and federal regulations.
Assess forthcoming regulatory changes,
develop necessary programs and pro-
cedures, and implement activities as
needed.
Increase levels of service and mainten-
ance.
Ensure sufficient reserves are main-
tained for emergencies and other unex-
pected conditions.
Conduct GIS and stormwater modeling ac-
tivities to provide an accurate analysis of
our stormwater collection, conveyance
and treatment system and related facili-
ties and to provide electronic infrastruc-
ture information for quick reference dur-
ing emergency situations and to improve
quality and speed of providing informa-
tion to our customers.
Continue to develop a stormwater strat-
egy that reduces the negative impacts to
the natural drainages and aquatic habi-
tats that occurred during early develop-
ment.
Develop a solid stormwater strategy that
minimizes the combining of engineered
stormwater systems and natural hydro-
logic systems, but rather design an en-
gineered system that supports and mim-
ics the natural systems that may even-
tually flow in to.
Utilize Low Impact Design standards
that provide stormwater benefits and
support naturally occurring functions si-
multaneously.
Assure that the Stormwater Compre-
hensive Plan and implementation is im-
plemented to address the Endangered
Species Act requirements.
Encourage the implementation of the
recommendations found in the Stillagu-
amish Chinook Recovery Watershed
plan.
Develop programs such as public educa-
tion and outreach, public involvement
and participation, illicit discharge detec-
tion and elimination, controlling storm-
water runoff, pollution prevention and
operation and maintenance, as specifi-
cally required by and to comply with re-
quirements of the Phase 2 NPDES per-
mit.
Adopt and implement a stormwater rate
structure.
Design and construct treatment wetlands
and other amenities at the Butler proper-
ty.
Revise and adopt the 2002 Department of
Ecology Stormwater Manual.
Update standards and specifications to re-
flect current industry standards and to
meet regulatory requirements.
Increase residential and business aware-
ness of harmful discharges to the
stormwater system and the resulting
damages to infrastructure and natural
resources.
Write and adopt any ordinances necessary
to carry out the goals and mandates of
the stormwater utility and to provide for
enforcement and penalty when needed.
Increase the frequency of maintenance for
the stormwater collection, conveyance
and treatment systems.
Chapter 12:
Other Related Plans Adopted
by Reference
12.1 PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER .............................................................................. 12-1
12.2 SEWER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................................................... 12-1
12.3 WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................................................... 12-1
12.4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................... 12-3
12.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN ...................................................................... 12-43
12.6 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN .................................................................................. 12-43
12.7 SHORELINE MASTER PLAN ................................................................................. 12-6
12.8 ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN .................................... 12-6
12.9 LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN .................................. 12-76
12.10 SNOHOMISH COUNTY SOLID W ASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................. 12-76
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12 Other Related Plans Adopted by
Reference
12.1 PURPOSE OF THIS
CHAPTER
There are several Comprehensive Plans
developed independently of this document
that nevertheless work in tandem with it and
are therefore considered a part of this Com-
prehensive Plan. When these documents
are created and/or updated, information
from this plan is used in formulating them or
vice-versa.
The following plans are hereby adopted by
reference as a part of this plan.
12.2 SEWER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City of Arlington's sanitary sewer sys-
tem is a major infrastructure, much of which
is imperceptible to the people that discharge
waste to it. The sanitary sewer system re-
quires qualified staff to operate and main-
tain it, and an ongoing capital improvement
program to replace old components to meet
the requirements mandated by federal and
state laws. The primary purposes of the City
of Arlington Comprehensive Sewer System
Plan is are:
To evaluate existing sewer flow data
and project future flows.
To analyze the existing sewer system to
determine if it meets minimum require-
ments mandated by DOE and the City’s
own policies and design criteria.
Determine the overall reliability and vul-
nerability of existing wastewater lift sta-
tions.
To identify sewer system improvements
that will resolve existing system defi-
ciencies and accommodate future needs
of the system for at least 20 years into
the future.
To prepare a schedule of improvements
that meets the goals of the City’s finan-
cial program.
The City of Arlington Comprehensive Sewer
Plan is presently being updated and should
be completed in early 2006 was last up-
dated in September 2008. Although not
completed, the The Plan is expected to
presents a description of the existing sewer
system and service area, a forecast of fu-
ture sewer demands, policies and design
criteria for sewer system operation and im-
provements, the operations and mainten-
ance program, staffing requirements, a
schedule of improvements, and a financial
plan to accomplish the improvements. The
Plan should also includes several ancillary
elements such as sludge management, sol-
ids handling and wastewater pretreatment
programs, and NPDES and other permitting
requirements flow monitoring and discus-
sion of three preliminary alternatives for ex-
panding the service area west of Interstate
5.
12.3 WATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City of Arlington's water system is a
major infrastructure, much of which is invisi-
ble to the people that receive water from it.
The water system requires qualified staff to
operate and maintain it, and an ongoing
capital improvement program to replace old
components to meet the requirements man-
dated by federal and state laws. The prima-
ry purpose of the City of Arlington Compre-
hensive Water System Plan (WSP) areis:
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To evaluate existing water demand data
and project future water demands.
To analyze the existing water system to
determine if it meets minimum require-
ments mandated by DOH and the City’s
own policies and design criteria.
To identify water system improvements
that resolve existing system deficiencies
and accommodate future needs of the
system for at least 20 years into the f u-
ture.
To prepare a schedule of improvements
that meets the goals of the City’s finan-
cial program.
To evaluate past water quality and iden-
tify water quality improvements, as ne-
cessary.
To document the City’s operations and
maintenance program.
To prepare conservation, emergency
response, cross connection control,
wellhead and watershed protection, and
water quality monitoring plans.
To comply with all other water system
plan requirements of DOH.
This plan complies with Washington State
Department of Health (DOH) regulations
under WAC 246.290.100, which requires
water purveyors to update their water sys-
tem plans every six years. The City’s cur-
rent City of Arlington Water System Com-
prehensive Plan WSP was last updated in
November 2010 and is pending DOH ap-
proval, after which it will be adopted by Ar-
lington City Council (anticipated February
2011). The current WSP was approved by
DOH in August 2004 and adopted by Arling-
ton the City Council in August 2005.
The Comprehensive Water System Plan
WSP presents a description of the existing
water system and service area, a forecast of
future water demands, policies and design
criteria for water system operation and im-
provements, the operations and mainten-
ance program, staffing requirements, a
schedule of improvements, and a financial
plan to accomplish the improvements. The
Plan WSP also includes several ancillary
elements, which include a water conserva-
tion plan, a water quality monitoring plan, a
wellhead protection plan, and an emergency
response plan.
The existing water system was evaluated
to determine its ability to meet the policies
and design criteria of the City and those
mandated by the Department of Health. The
results of the evaluation are summarized
below.
The City has sufficient water supply to
meet the demands of the existing water
system customers. However, additional
water supply will be needed as early as
2014 to meet the projected demands of
the system based on the forecasted
population growth.
The existing Airport Well need rehabili-
tation related to the aging structure and
general safety issues. If the City can ob-
tain additional water rights for the well,
the capacity of the well will be increased
and the water will require iron and man-
ganese treatment.
Additional storage is needed for system
redundancy and for future storage re-
quirements related to growth.
The Burn Road Reservoir is surrounded
by steep slopes and is reaching its de-
sign life. Abandonment of the storage
reservoir is necessary.
General structural and ventilation im-
provements are necessary at the Gle-
neagle Reservoir.
Several areas of system require re-
placement of existing water main to re-
solve deficiencies related to low fire
flows, aging water main, and undesira-
ble materials.
An additional pressure reducing station
is needed to improve fire flow in a loca-
lized area.
The existing remote telemetry units are
linked to the master telemetry unit with
leased telephone lines and should be
upgraded to a radio-based or fiber-optic
based telemetry system.
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Improvements to the water system are ne-
cessary, primarily to resolve existing system
deficiencies, but also to accommodate the
increase in water demands from future
growth. Improvements identified for the first
six years of the capital improvement pro-
gram (2004-2009) are estimated to cost ap-
proximately $14,317,000, which results in
an average expenditure of approximately
$2,386,000 per year. Improvements in the
following six years (2010-2015) are esti-
mated to cost approximately $11,516,000.
The financial analysis is intended to illu-
strate the feasibility of funding the operation
and maintenance and capital improvements
recommended for the water system for the
next six years. The first six years of capital
improvements can be funded from a combi-
nation of sources that include low interest
Public Works Trust Fund loans, connection
charges, rates and reserves. The cost of
operating the water system and funding
capital improvements over the upcoming six
years will require an increase in rates and
connection charges.
12.4 STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City of Arlington's municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) is a major infra-
structure, much of which is imperceptible to
the people whose daily activities result in
the discharge of waste materials, through
stormwater, to surface and ground water
within the City. The MS4 requires qualified
staff to operate and maintain it, and an on-
going capital improvement program to re-
place old components to meet the require-
ments mandated by federal and state
laws. The primary purpose of the City of Ar-
lington Comprehensive Stormwater Plan is:
To assure the safety and protection of
citizens and their property from flooding.
To help assure the regulatory provisions
of the NPDES II Municipal Stormwater
Permit are fully met.
To facilitate the recovery of receiving
waters whose quality is currently im-
paired with regard to aquatic life and
habitat, and is currently unsafe with re-
gard to human contact recreation.
These water clean-up plans are formally
known as Total Maximum Daily Loads.
To protect from contamination and re-
duce the treatment costs of the ground-
waters and surface waters on which the
City depends for its potable water
supply.
To facilitate the recovery of aquatic spe-
cifies whose populations are depleted
and are listed as Threatened under the
Endangered Species Act.
The City of Arlington has many programs
and activities in place to protect the quality
of surface waters and groundwater. The
City developed a stormwater comprehen-
sive plan in 1995 that addressed both the
management of stormwater quantity and
quality (local flooding or stormwater pollu-
tion problems). The City regulates stormwa-
ter impacts through its stormwater ordin-
ance (Ordinance No. 1266) adopted by the
City Council on September 4, 2001, and will
soon begin to finance stormwater capital
facilities through the implementation of a
stormwater utility authorized by the same
ordinance. Because the regulatory environ-
ment has changed since 1995, particularly
with respect to endangered species and the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Phase II stormwater dis-
charge permit for small municipalities, the
City is obligated to re-visit its stormwater
management plan to ensure that spending
on capital facilities is focused on appropriate
goals.
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The City’s Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
was last updated in October 2010 and
adoption by Arlington City Council is pend-
ing (anticipated February 2011). The prior
plan was last prepared in 1995. The Plan
presents: a review of issues driving storm-
water management within the City; a de-
scription of the physyical environment in-
fluencing stormwater in the City; an evalua-
tion of the MS4, by subbasins, and its needs
for correcting existing deficiencies, or ac-
commodating anticipated growth; an evalua-
tion of staffing requirements to meet regula-
tory programs required under the stormwa-
ter discharge permit; a description and
schedule of improvements, and a financial
plan to accomplish the improvements. The
City of Arlington is in the process of updat-
ing its Stormwater Management Compre-
hensive Plan. The expected completion
date of the Plan is May 2006. Several f Fe-
deral and, state, and local regulatory pro-
grams that are addressed through imple-
mentation of this management of both sur-
face and groundwater in the Arlington area
will affect preparation of the Stormwater
Management Comprehensive Plan include.
Some of the most pertinent regulations and
programs are:
Federal Clean Water Act NPDES re-
quirements.
Federal Clean Water Act total maximum
daily load (TMDL) requirements, for the
Stillaguamish River and the Quilceda-
Allen watershed.
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act sole
source aquifer and wellhead protection
requirements.
Federal Endangered Species Act.
State Water Quality Standards.
State Stillaguamish In-stream Flow Rule
(State).
State Underground Injection Control
program.
State GMA requirements.
State Centennial Clean Water Fund
grant requirements.
12.5 ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Arlington Economic Development Plan,
adopted in October 2005, is a blueprint of
action items designed to give guidance to
the City in terms of proactive steps the City
can take to increase economic develop-
ment. See §10.4.2, Economic Development
Plan, for a description of the plan, and
§10.5.3, Specific Actions from the Economic
Development Plan, for a description of
these action items.
12.6 AIRPORT MASTER
PLAN
The Arlington City Council adopted the Ar-
lington Municipal Airport Master Plan in
1995. The Master Plan currently in use was
revised in June of 2002. This was due in
part by the Federal Aviation Administration's
(FAA) request to show the Fly-In and Arling-
ton Aeronautical Development land use
plans. Its revision cycle is every five to six
years. The report determined the short-, in-
termediate-, and long-range needs for facili-
ties at Arlington Municipal Airport.
The planned improvements recommended
therein were intended to:
Allow Arlington Municipal Airport to con-
tinue to serve the general aviation and
aviation-related needs of the area.
Continue to provide those facilities
needed to serve the traditional users of
the Airport.
Permit the continued development of the
Airport to serve potential increases in
the services required.
Maintain a high degree of flexibility in
design so that future changes in the de-
signation of the Airport and needs of po-
tential users can be accommodated.
The Master Plan report includes a determi-
nation of the anticipated growth to be expe-
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12 - 5 5 December 20057 January 2011
rienced at Arlington Municipal Airport and
an evaluation of the ability of the existing
facilities to accommodate this demand.
In preparing the scope and direction for the
Master Plan, it was determined that given
the context which the Arlington Airport is
currently operating within, it would be ne-
cessary to analyze four different operational
alternatives, or roles, which the Airport
might be expected to serve over the speci-
fied planning period. The four roles, which
were analyzed as part of this master plan-
ning effort included:
Remaining in its traditional role as a
general aviation-only facility. The Airport
would then respond to the forecasted
needs of the user group.
Expanding the role of the Airport to pro-
vide regional commuter passenger ser-
vice. The Airport would assume regional
commuter passenger service and exist-
ing facilities would be provided to ac-
commodate aircraft such as the Fair-
child Metroliner, or Dornier 328.
Promoting the Airport as an aviation-
related industrial facility. The Airport
would assume an industrial air cargo
role and would provide the necessary
facilities to accommodate aircraft such
as the Bae 146-100 cargo aircraft.
Promoting the Airport as a business and
corporate aviation facility. The Airport
would assume a business/corporate role
and would provide the necessary im-
provements to accommodate aircraft
such as the IAI 1125 Westwind business
jet.
The traditional role of the Arlington Munici-
pal Airport is that of a general aviation (GA)
facility. This was determined after consider-
ation of all of the data and analyses pre-
sented during the preceding elements of the
Master Plan update. In addition, and after
much consideration, the Arlington Master
Plan Advisory Committee unanimously
chose the role to remain as a traditional
general aviation airport, including support of
business/corporate aircraft uses. The fore-
casts generated for each of the four opera-
tional scenarios were then used to deter-
mine whether or not existing facilities at the
Airport would be sufficient to accommodate
the forecast growth activity. The Advisory
Committee's recommendations were pre-
sented to both the Arlington Airport Com-
mission and the Arlington City Council for
review and approval. The Commission and
the Council both voted unanimously in sup-
port of the Advisory Committee's recom-
mendations, and the Airport Layout Plan
was further refined to support these deci-
sions. Hence, the Airport remains in its tra-
ditional GA role and existing facilities will
respond to the forecasted needs of the user
group.
The Master Plan is comprised of the follow-
ing:
Airport Activity Forecasts
Facility Requirements
Development Concepts and Alternative
Analysis
Airport Environs Land Use Plan and
Noise Analysis
Airport Plans and Development Program
Forecasting is the key element in the plan-
ning process. Forecasts are essential for
analyzing existing airport facilities and iden-
tifying future needs and requirements for
these facilities. Historic and existing airport
activity plays an important role in determin-
ing future activity. Historically, the socioeco-
nomic conditions of a particular region im-
pact aviation activity within that region. Lo-
cal and itinerant operations as well as
based aircraft at the field help to project fu-
ture operations. The amount and kind of
aviation activity occurring at an airport is
dependant upon many factors, but are
usually reflective of the services available to
aircraft operators, the businesses located
on the airport or within the community, and
the general economic conditions prevalent
within the surrounding area. The most often
analyzed indicators are population, em-
ployment, and income.
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12 - 6 5 December 20057 January 2011
The ability of an airport to accommodate the
existing and forecasted aviation activity is
primarily a function of the major aircraft op-
erating surfaces that compose the facility
and the configuration of those surfaces
(runways and taxiways). Facility require-
ments are also related to and considered in
conjunction with weather conditions, the
surrounding airspace, the availability and
type of navigational facilities, and the type
and amount of landside access.
Development Concepts and Recommenda-
tions are presented in the Master Plan in
terms of both their concept and reasoning.
Therefore, several basic assumptions have
been established, which are intended to di-
rect the future expansion of airport devel-
opment. These assumptions are supported
by the aviation activity forecasts and include
a commitment for continued Airport expan-
sion, which supports the need of the region
and thus generates economic development.
The Airport Environs Land Use Plan and
Noise Analysis was developed due to the
following. The relationship between airports
and surrounding land uses is a very sensi-
tive issue in most communities today.
Hence, it must be carefully monitored and
regulated to avoid future airport/community
conflicts. Land use planning considerations
set forth in this document are intended to
present clear and concise recommendations
regarding the ownership and development
of land within the Arlington Municipal Airport
influence area. Interested parties would in-
clude homeowners and buyers, homebuild-
ers, developers, area representatives, and
local jurisdiction having land use control au-
thority.
The two primary issues associated with land
use planning in the vicinity of airports are
safety and noise. The issue of safety per-
tains to both public on the ground and the
public involved with the flight operation. The
issue of noise is related to the operation of
an aircraft and its impact upon the surround-
ing influence area of the airport.
The Washington State Growth Management
Act (GMA), requires that the comprehensive
plan of each county and city that plan under
the GMA, include a process for identifying
and siting essential public facilities. Airports
are designated as essential public facilities
within the State of Washington; therefore,
the implementation of both land use and
development controls is vested within the
authority of local city, county, or state gov-
ernments and they are responsible for en-
suring compatible land use and appropriate
zoning requirements around airports.
Under the Airport Plans and Development
Program, the plan for the future develop-
ment of Arlington Municipal Airport has
evolved from an analysis of numerous con-
siderations. Among these are: aviation de-
mand, aviation activity forecasts, aircraft
operational characteristics, facility require-
ments, and environmental considerations. In
addition, the general direction or thrust of
future airport development, as expressed by
the City of Arlington and as characterized in
the statement of goals, served as a basis for
this airport planning process.
12.7 SHORELINE MASTER
PLAN
The City has adopted the 1974 Snohomish
County Shoreline Management Master Pro-
gram as its Shoreline Master Plan, though it
has been amended numerous times. Truth
told, it is a very old document and complete-
ly out of line with today’s laws and sensibili-
ties. The City is required under state law to
update its shoreline plan by 2009.
12.8 ARLINGTON SCHOOL
DISTRICT CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN
The Arlington School District is required to
prepare a 6-year Capital Facilities Plan
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12 - 7 5 December 20057 January 2011
every two years. Based on projected
growth, this plan details the projected capi-
tal facilities the district will need to provide
the required educational services. Every two
years the district applies for a Comprehen-
sive Plan amendment through the City so as
to incorporate their latest plan. It is on this
plan that school impact fees are based.
12.9 LAKEWOOD SCHOOL
DISTRICT CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN
The Lakewood School District is required to
prepare a 6-year Capital Facilities Plan
every two years. Based on projected
growth, this plan details the projected capi-
tal facilities the district will need to provide
the required educational services. Every two
years the district applies for a Comprehen-
sive Plan amendment through the City so as
to incorporate their latest plan. It is on this
plan that school impact fees are based.
12.10 SNOHOMISH
COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Arlington is signatory to this plan and our
solid waste planning is completed in con-
junction with Snohomish County; this is our
official solid waste planning document.
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Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
Public Hearing #2
ATTACHMENT D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Land Use Code Amendments
– Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI)
(PLN20110003)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Community Development – David Kuhl, Todd
Hall
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Staff Report.
2. Proposed EVI amendments to Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 and 20.98.
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
Ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney
DESCRIPTION: State-mandated, City-wide amendments to the Arlington Municipal Code Title
20, Land Use Code, to allow for electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) within the city limits.
Amendments are proposed for Chapters 20.08 Basic Definitions and Interpretations, 20.40
Permissible Uses, 20.44 Supplemental Use Regulations, 20.72 Parking, and 20.98 SEPA.
HISTORY: This is a State-mandated proposal to amend the City’s land use code to allow for
EVI within the City limits. Planning Commission reviewed the proposed EVI amendments at a
public hearing on February 1, 2011 and recommended for approval by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. No action.
2. Remand to staff to clarify any issue that Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt the Proposed Land Use Code Amendments – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
(PLN20110003), which shall amend Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 and 20.98 of the Arlington
Municipal Code, as presented by Community Development staff and recommended for
approval by the Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
To: Arlington City Council
From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
Hearing Date: February 7, 2011
Project: Proposed Amendments to Title 20, Land Use Code, Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure (EVI) (PLN20110003)
A. INTRODUCTION
The proposed regulations for electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) are amendments to Title
20, Land Use Code of the Arlington Municipal Code (AMC). These new regulations would
allow for electric vehicle charging stations and other related infrastructure to be
constructed in any zoning district in the city, subject to the conditions stipulated in the
regulations.
B. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: City of Arlington, 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223
Contact: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
General Location: City-wide
Project Description: Proposed Amendments to Title 20, Land Use Code, Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure (EVI) (PLN20110003)
Requested Action: Hold public hearing and make a recommendation of approval by the
Arlington City Council
Review Process: See Title 20 – Land Use Code of AMC, Chapter 20.96 Amendments
Exhibits: Draft Land Use Code Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 and 20.98.
Community Development
Planning Division
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February 7, 2011 2
C. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The State of Washington recently passed Second Substitute House Bill 1481 (2SHB 1481),
an Act relating to electric vehicles, and adopted RCW 35A.63.107 that requires the City of
Arlington, among other cities within the Puget Sound metropolitan area, to provide for
electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVI) within the city. On June 28, 2010, the
Governor announced a partnership between Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) and Department of Commerce (DOC) to implement the nation’s
first electric highway. Under this project, electric vehicle charging stations will be deployed
along I-5 and other interurban corridors to support longer-distance travel by plug-in
vehicles. In order to create a consistent regulatory framework, the legislature required the
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and DOC to develop guidance for local governments.
Additional information regarding the State’s policy changes and guidance regarding
required regulations and model ordinances may be found at the Department of Commerce
electric vehicle website at http://www.commerce.wa.gov/site/1146/default.aspx.
As a result of the new State legislation, the City of Arlington shall adopt regulati ons that
allow for electric vehicle charging stations, battery charging facilities, and in -home
charging facilities within the city limits. By allowing these new EVI facilities, this requires
changes to a variety of regulations in Title 20 – Land Use Code. Changes include on-street
and off-street signage, charging station design standards, parking enforcement,
accessibility, SEPA exemptions, and more. The following Chapters of Title 20 are proposed
to be amended:
Chapter 20.08 Basic Definitions and Interpretations
Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses
Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Use Regulations
Chapter 20.72 Parking
Chapter 20.98 SEPA.
D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. SEPA COMPLIANCE:
The amendments to development regulations are subject to provisions of the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington
Municipal Code (AMC). The City’s SEPA official has determined that the Land Use
Code Amendments for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure will not have a probable
adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) was not required.
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On January 7, 2011, a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for the
Land Use Code Amendments – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (PLN20110003).
No comments were received on the DNS.
2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOVEVMENT:
a. Presentations and/or updates to the Planning Commission on January 20,
2011 and City Council workshop on January 24, 2011.
b. Public hearing at the February 1, 2011 Planning Commission meeting.
c. A Notice of Public Hearing for the February 1, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting and February 7, 2011 City Council meeting was posted at the
Arlington and Smokey Point Post Offices, the Arlington Library and City Hall.
The Notice was also published in the Everett Herald and Arlington Times.
3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION:
On December 7, 2011, the Land Use Code Amendments – Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure was submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce
(DOC), Material ID #16426 and the DOC notified the City on December 8, 2011
that it was in procedural compliance with RCW 36.70A.106.
4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT:
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.130, a city shall take legislative action to review
and, if needed, revise its comprehensive land use plan and development
regulations to ensure the plan and regulations comply with the requirements of
this chapter. In addition, per AMC 20.96.010, amendments to the text of the
Land Use code or the zoning map may be made in accordance with the
provisions of AMC 20.96. The proposed amendments are in accordance with this
provision.
E. ANALYSIS
The proposed amendments include changes to Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72
and 20.98 of Title 20 – Land Use Code. These new regulations will provide
standards for allowing EVI within the City of Arlington, including on-street and off-
street signage, charging station design standards, parking enforcement,
accessibility, and SEPA exemptions.
The proposed amendments, as drafted, will comply with recent state legislation
requiring the City of Arlington to adopt regulations to allow EVI within the city
limits. The proposed amendments would benefit electric vehicle owners, businesses
and developers that chose to provide these facilities.
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Impacts of EVI to the electrical utility supply and infrastructure, which may include
increased power usage, are as yet unknown. This is not the responsibility of the
City, as these issues shall be dealt with by Snohomish County PUD and/or Puget
Sound Energy. It is the City’s responsibility to determine which zoning districts EVI
may be located and what land use permits will be required. It is the intent of these
code amendments to facilitate EVI without adding any unnecessary regulations and
standards.
F. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1. State law (RCW 35A.63.107) requires the City of Arlington to adopt new
regulations to allow for electric vehicle infrastructure within the city.
2. It is in the best interest of the City to adopt such regulations in order to be
compliant with the Growth Management Act.
3. Adoption of the proposed amendments will bring the City of Arlington into
compliance with the recently amended RCW prior to the mandated timeframe.
4. On January 20, 2011, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft amendments
to AMC Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 and 20.98 at their regular meeting.
5. On January 24, 2011, the City Council reviewed the draft amendments to AMC
Chapters 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 and 20.98 at their workshop.
6. On February 1, 2011, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments.
6. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for PLN20110003 was issued on
January 7, 2011. No comments were received.
7. The draft electric vehicle infrastructure amendments were submitted to the DOC
in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal met all DOC’s procedural
requirements.
8. Notice of public hearings were published in the January 19, 2011 Everett Herald
and Arlington Times for the February 1, 2011 Planning Commission public
hearing and the February 7, 2011 City Council public hearing.
9. On January 18, 2011, a Notice of Public Hearing for the February 1, 2011
Planning Commission public hearing and the February 7, 2011 City Council
public hearing was posted at Arlington City Hall, Arlington Post Office, Smokey
Point Post Office and the Arlington Public Library.
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10. The application for PLN20110003 has been reviewed for consistency with the
Title 20, Land Use Code of the Arlington Municipal Code and the proposed
amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington
Comprehensive Plan.
11. PLN20110003 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the
Arlington Municipal Code.
12. The proposed Land Use Code Amendments were prepared in accordance with
the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35A.63.107 Development Regulations –
Jurisdictions specified – Electric vehicle infrastructure.
13. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file
PLN20110003, which is adopted by reference into this approval.
14. Adoption of the proposed Land Use Code Amendments, PLN20110003, furthers
the public health, safety and general welfare.
G. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Arlington City Council hold a public hearing and make a
motion to adopt the proposed amendments to Title 20, Land Use Code – Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure, PLN20110003.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING CHAPTERS 20.08, 20.40, 20.44, 20.72 AND 20.98 OF TITLE 20 OF THE
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH RCW
35A.63.107 AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to regulate land uses
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has adopted a land use code and development design
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, following adoption of said land use code, various technical corrections or
amendments are necessary to provide for internal consistency and to improve the code; and
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35A.63.107 requires that the City
of Arlington must allow electric vehicle infrastructure as a use in all areas except those zoned for
residential or resource use or critical areas; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature finds the development of electric vehicle infrastructure
to be a critical step in creating jobs, fostering economic growth, reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, reducing our reliance on foreign fuels, and reducing the pollution of Puget Sound
attributable to the operation of petroleum-based vehicles on streets and highways; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this act is to encourage the transition to electric vehicle use
and to expedite the establishment of a convenient, cost-effective, electric vehicle infrastructure
that such a transition necessitates; and
WHEREAS, during the 2009 session the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill
1481 (HB 1481), an Act relating to electric vehicles. The Bill addressed electric vehicle
infrastructure including the structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to
support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and
battery exchange stations; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of 2SHB 1481 is to encourage the transition to electric vehicle
use and to expedite the establishment of a convenient and cost-effective electric vehicle
infrastructure that such a transition necessitates; and
WHERAS, this ordinance regarding electric vehicle infrastructure and batteries, revising
Title 20 of the Arlington Municipal Code, contains five sections of findings, as follows: Chapter
20.08 Basic Definitions and Interpretations, Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses, Chapter 20.44
Supplemental Use Regulations, Chapter 20.72 Parking, and Chapter 20.98 SEPA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered these amendments at their January 20,
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2011 meeting and at a public hearing on February 1, 2011, in which the Planning Commission
recommended to the City Council to adopt the amendments. The City Council considered these
amendments at their January 24, 2011 workshop and at a public hearing on February 7, 2011 and
determined approving the amendments was in the best interest of the City and its citizens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code §20.08.010 shall be amended to read as
followsadd the following additional definitions:
20.08.010 Definitions of Basic Terms.
Battery Charging Station. An electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meets
or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth in Chapter 19.28 RCW and
consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). Any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical
energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle’s batteries, and produces
zero emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
Battery Exchange Stations. A fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle
with a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a
fully charged battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any
standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.27 RCW and consistent with
rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
Charging Levels. Means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at
which an electric vehicle’s battery is recharged. The terms 1, 2, and 3 are the most
common EV charging levels, and include the following specifications:
1. Level 1 is considered slow charging.
2. Level 2 is considered medium charging.
3. Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging.
Level 1 is present in homes and businesses and typically operates on a 15- or 20-amp
breaker on a 120-volt Alternating Current (AC) circuit and standard outlet.
Level 2 is expected to become the standard for home and public charging and typically
operates on a 40-amp to 100-amp breaker on a 208 or 240-volt AC circuit.
Level 3 is primarily for commercial and public applications (e.g., taxi fleets and charging
along freeways) and typically operates on a 60-amp or higher dedicated breaker on a 480-
volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Note that the term
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 3
“Level 3” is recommended to identify the increased power need in a numerical fashion
(i.e., “3”), but the Level 3 charging level is also sometimes referred to as “Fast” charging
and “Rapid” charging (see definition of Rapid Charging Station below).
Electric Scooters and Motorcycles. Means any 2 or 3-wheel vehicle that operates
exclusively on electrical energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle’s
batteries and produces zero emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
Electric Vehicle. Means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on
electrical energy from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board for motive
purpose. “Electric vehicle” includes: (1) a battery electric vehicle [BEV]; (2) a plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle [PHEV]; (3) a neighborhood electric vehicle; and (4) medium-
speed electric vehicle.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Means a public or private parking space that is served
by battery charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of
electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage
device in an electric vehicle. An electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1
or Level 2 charging equipment is permitted outright as an accessory use to any principal
use.
Electric vehicle charging station – public. Means an electric vehicle charging station that
is (1) publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., Park & Ride parking, public library
parking lot) or (2) privately owned and publicly available (e.g., shopping center parking,
non-reserved parking in multi-family parking lots).
Electric vehicle charging station – restricted. Means an electric vehicle charging station
that is (1) privately owned and restricted access (e.g., single-family home, executive
parking, designated employee parking) or (2) publicly owned and restricted (e.g., fleet
parking with no access to the general public).
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary
and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid
charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
Electric vehicle parking space. Means any marked parking space that identifies the use to
be exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
Electric vehicle waiting space. An off-street parking space where an electric vehicle,
plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric scooters, and motorcycles wait to use a public
electric vehicle charging station.
Medium-speed Electric Vehicle. Means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-
wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose
speed attainable in one mile is more than 25 miles per hour but not more than 35 miles
per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 4
Sec. 571.500.
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. Means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-
wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour
and not more than 25 miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49
C.F.R. Part 571.500.
Non-electric Vehicle. Any vehicle not defined as an electric vehicle as defined above
under ‘Electric Vehicle’.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Means an electric vehicle that (1) contains an
internal combustion engine, and also allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels by
an electric motor; (2) is able to recharge its battery by connecting to the grid or other off-
board electrical source; and (3) has the ability to travel short distances (typically 10 miles
or more) powered all, or substantially all, by electricity.
Rapid Charging Station. Means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allow for faster
recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels, which meets or
exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28 RCW and
consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code §20.40 shall be amended to read as followsadd
the following to Table 20.40-1:
Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses.
USE DESCRIPTIONS ZONES
SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR N
C
OTBD
1
OTBD
2
OTBD
3 GC H
C BP L
I
G
I
AF
MS P/SP
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE-RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
9.180 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure P24 P25
P25 P23 P23 P P P P P P P26 P P
P
P P24
Footnotes to the Table of Permissible Uses
23 Battery charging stations only, limited in use only to the tenants or customers of the
development located on-site.
24 Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only. Level 3 public electric
charging stations allowed in public parks.
25 Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only.
26 Accessory to primary use only, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary use.
Section 3. A new Arlington Municipal Code §20.44.098 shall be added to read as
follows:
20.44.098 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 5
(a) Purpose. This section is to establish “electric vehicle infrastructure” (EVI)
regulations for the City to allow EVI and meet the intent of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) requiring the City to allow EVI in all zones except for residential
zones.
(b) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Allowed.
Electric vehicle infrastructure is allowed as specified in Table 20.40-1: Table of
Permissible Uses, Chapter 20.44 Permitted Uses, Arlington Municipal Code (AMC).
(c) Battery Charging Station or Rapid Charging Station – Retrofitting in Existing
Development.
1. Required off-street parking spaces within any existing development listed within
the zones listed below may be converted to battery charging station spaces or rapid
charging station spaces for BEV’s and PHEV’s, subject to the restrictions cited in the
Permitted Use chart (Table 20.40-1), provided that the battery charging and/or rapid
charging stations are accessory to the permitted use(s) on the property.
i. AMC 20.36.020(b) – Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
ii. AMC 20.36.020(c) – Old Town Business District (OTBD-1,2,3).
iii. AMC 20.36.020(d) – General Commercial (GC).
iv. AMC 20.36.020(e) – Highway Commercial (HC).
v. AMC 20.36.020(f) – Business Park (BP)
vi. AMC 20.36.034 – Aviation Flightline (AF).
vii. AMC 20.36.036 – Medical Services (MS).
viii. AMC 20.36.040 – Public/Semi-Public (P/SP).
2. At least .65 spaces shall be set aside as “electric vehicle waiting spaces” for each
Level 3 public electric vehicle charging station provided on site. Waiting spaces for
Level 1 and 2 public electric vehicle charging stations shall not be required.
3. The use of any charging station on-site shall not obstruct any vehicular or
pedestrian traffic on-site (such as waiting for a charging station space within a drive-aisle
or a designated pedestrian crossing) or within a public right-of-way (ROW).
4. Battery or rapid charging station spaces shall be designated for charging electric
vehicles only as provided under AMC 20.44.098(g). Non-electric vehicles or non
charging BEV’s of PHEV’s shall not be allowed. The type of signage designating these
spaces shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee.
(d) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces – Allowed as Required Spaces.
1. Electric vehicle charging station spaces shall be allowed to be used in the computation
of required off-street parking spaces as provided under AMC 20.44.098(c), provided; that
the electric vehicle charging station/s is accessory to the primary use of the property.
2. If a publicly owned and publicly available Level 3 electric vehicle charging station/s is
provided on-site, .65 “electric vehicle waiting spaces” shall also be provided for each
electric vehicle charging station. These spaces shall be in addition to the off-street
parking spaces required under AMC 20.44.098(c).
(e) Off-street Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 6
1. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.
2. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary
based on the design and use of the primary parking lot. The following required and
additional locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various parking
lot layout options.
i. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to
include the following:
aa. Signage. Signage, as required under AMC 20.44.098(g) for each charging
station space, shall be posted indicating the space is only for electric
vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included
if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.
bb. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all
respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone
number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging
station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or
other problems are encountered.
cc. Accessibility. Where charging equipment is provided within an adjacent
pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible route to the
building entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to
interfere with accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005.
dd. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site
lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
ii. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
aa. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and
amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
bb. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot for entrance and
at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the charging
station space(s).
3. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, owners of any private
new electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition
“electric vehicle charging station – public”), shall provide information on the station’s
geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact
information. This information shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department.
(f) Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Where electric vehicle charging
stations are provided in parking lots or parking garages, accessible vehicle charging
stations shall be provided as follows:
1. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations are provided in the ratios shown in the
following table 20.44-1.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 7
Table 20.44-1: Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements
Number of EV
Charging Stations
Minimum Accessible
EV Charging
Stations
1-50 1
51-100 2
101-150 3
151-200 4
201-250 5
251-300 6
2. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close proximity to
the building or facility entrance and shall be connected to a barrier-free accessible route
of travel. It is not necessary to designate the accessible electric vehicle charging station
exclusively for the use of disabled persons. Below are two options for providing for
accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
Figure 20.44-1: Off-street accessible electric vehicle charging station – Option 1
Photo - Puget Sound area parking garage (Source: ECOtality North America).
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Figure 20.44-2: Off-street accessible electric vehicle charging station – Option 2
Photo - Fashion Island Shopping Mall, Newport Beach, CA (Source: Light Moves).
(g) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces – Signage.
1. Off-street public electric vehicle charging station spaces shall provide the following
signage.
Figure 20.44-3: Directional – Off-street Parking Lot or Parking Garage
12” x 12”
12” x 6”
Note: The directional sign for an on-site parking lot or parking garage should be used in
the parking facility with a directional arrow at all decision points.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 9
Figure 20.44-4: Off-street EV Parking – Parking Space with Charging Station Equipment
12” x 12”
12” x 18”
12” x 18”
Note: Combination sign identifying space as an electric vehicle charging station,
prohibiting non-electric vehicles, with charging time limits. The use of time limits is
optional. The blue/white and red/black signs define that only an electric vehicle that is
charging can use the spaces. The green sign defines time limits for how long an electric
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vehicle can be in the space during the specified hours. Outside of the specified hours,
electric vehicles can charge for an indefinite period of time.
(h) Stacking Spaces for Electric Vehicle Battery Exchange Stations. Electric vehicle
battery exchange stations shall provide three (3) stacking spaces. A stacking space shall be
an area measuring eight (8) feet by twenty (20) feet with direct forward access to the
battery exchange bay. A stacking space shall be located to prevent any vehicles from
extending onto the public right-of-way, or interfering with any pedestrian circulation,
traffic maneuvering, or other required parking areas. Stacking spaces may not be counted
as required off-street parking spaces.
Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code §20.72, Table 20.72-1: Table of Parking
Requirements, shall be amended to read as followsadd the following:
9.180 1 space per employee, plus .65 spaces for customers waiting to use rapid charging
station (Required only if the use is the primary use on the property).
Section 6. Arlington Municipal Code §20.98.080 shall be amended to read as
follows:by adding the following sentence to the end of said section:
The City also adopts and incorporates by reference the provisions of the following
sections of the RCW: 43.21C.410, Battery charging and exchange station installation.
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. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall
be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days of the date of publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of
________________, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
____________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 11
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
__________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
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Appropriate. That which is compatible with a facility's natural, cultural, or recreational
resources, recognizing the purpose of the established area.
Aquaculture. The cultivation of aquatic plants and/or animals for human use or consumption.
Aquaculture may include hatcheries, marine crop production, and other similar uses that occur
in either fresh or salt water.
Aquifer. A groundwater bearing geologic formation or formations that contains sufficient
amounts of saturated material to yield water.
Aquifer Recharge Area. A body of permeable materials that collects precipitation or surface
water and transmits it to the aquifer.
Arterial Street. See Street, Arterial.
Awning. Any movable roof-like structure cantilevered, or otherwise entirely supported from a
building, so constructed and erected as to permit its being readily and easily detached, moved,
or rolled or folded back to a position flat against the building or a cantilevered projection thereof.
Base Flood. The flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year. Also known as the 100-year flood.
Best Management Practice (BMP).
(a) When associated with stormwater management means physical, structural, and/or
managerial practices that, when used singly or in combination, prevent or reduce pollution of
water.
(b) When associated with groundwater protection means a written plan outlining accepted
practices, such as liquid containment, transfer practices, and emergency procedures whose
purpose is to prevent contamination from contaminated land uses; for instance, monitoring
and secondary containment for underground storage tanks.
(c) When associated with Environmentally Critical Areas, BMPs are the best available
conservation practices or systems of practices and management measures that:
1. Control soil loss and protect water quality from degradation caused by nutrients, animal
waste, toxins, and sediment; and
2. Minimize adverse impacts to surface water and groundwater flow, circulation patterns,
and to the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of critical areas.
Battery Charging Station. An electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meets or
exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth in Chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent
with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). Any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical energy
from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle‟s batteries, and produces zero emissions
or pollution when stationary or operating.
Battery Exchange Stations. A fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with
a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully
charged battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards,
codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.27 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under
RCW 19.27.540.
Billboard. An off-premises sign owned by a person, corporation, or other entity that engages
in the business of selling the advertising space on that sign.
Binding Site Plan. A drawing to a scale specified in this title which: (a) Identifies and shows
the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other
matters specified herein; (b) contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate
limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established in this title; and (c) contains
provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan.
Block. A group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.
Boarding House. A residential use consisting of at least one dwelling unit together with more
than two rooms, but not more than four, that are rented or are designed or intended to be rented
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when the circumstances warrant it, or the city may require that the certification be in the form of
a letter or other document.
Charging Levels. Means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an
electric vehicle‟s battery is recharged. The terms 1, 2, and 3 are the most common EV charging
levels, and include the following specifications:
1. Level 1 is considered slow charging.
2. Level 2 is considered medium charging.
3. Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging.
Level 1 is present in homes and businesses and typically operates on a 15- or 20-amp breaker
on a 120-volt Alternating Current (AC) circuit and standard outlet.
Level 2 is expected to become the standard for home and public charging and typically operates
on a 40-amp to 100-amp breaker on a 208 or 240-volt AC circuit.
Level 3 is primarily for commercial and public applications (e.g., taxi fleets and charging along
freeways) and typically operates on a 60-amp or higher dedicated breaker on a 480-volt or
higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Note that the term “Level 3” is
recommended to identify the increased power need in a numerical fashion (i.e., “3”), but the
Level 3 charging level is also sometimes referred to as “Fast” charging and “Rapid” charging
(see definition of Rapid Charging Station below).
Child Care Home, Special Needs. A home for orphaned, abandoned, dependent, abused, or
neglected children, who as a group meet the definition for a family.
Child Care Institution. An institutional facility housing more than nine orphaned, abandoned,
dependent, abused, or neglected children.
Circulation Area. That portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking
or loading areas or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering
areas (other than parking aisles) comprise the circulation area.
City. The City of Arlington.
Clearing. The destruction and removal of vegetation by manual, mechanical, or chemical
methods.
Collector Arterial Street. See Street, Collector Arterial.
Combination Use. A use consisting of a combination on one lot of two or more principal uses
separately listed in the Table of Permissible Uses, §20.40.010 (Table of Permissible Uses).
(Under some circumstances, a second principal use may be regarded as accessory to the first,
and thus a combination use is not established. See §20.40.050 (Accessory Uses). In addition,
when two or more separately owned or separately operated enterprises occupy the same lot,
and all such enterprises fall within the same principal use classification, this shall not constitute
a combination use.)
Communication Facility, Wireless, Attached. A wireless communication facility that is affixed
to an existing structure and is not considered a component of the structure to which it is
attached.
Community Development Director. The Director of the Department of Community
Development.
Compatible. For the purposes of this Title, a project may be found to be compatible with the
area in which it is located in terms of design and use when it meets the following criteria:
1. Compatibility of Design—Where a project is subject to the City‟s Development Design
Guidelines or design regulations within this Title it is presumed to be compatible with the
neighborhood in terms of design when it is found to be in conformance with those
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Dedication. The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public
uses, reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and
enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate
shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a quitclaim, deed, or a final plat
or short plat showing the dedication thereon; and, the acceptance by the public shall be
evidenced by Council action or the approval of such plat for filing by the appropriate
governmental unit.
Design Storm. A prescribed hyetograph and total precipitation amount (for a specific
duration recurrence frequency) used to estimate runoff for a hypothetical storm of i nterest or
concern for the purposes of analyzing existing drainage, designing new drainage facilities or
assessing other impacts of a proposed project on the flow of surface water. (A hyetograph is a
graph of percentages of total precipitation for a series of time steps representing the total time
during which the precipitation occurs.)
Developable (e.g., land, acres). Land on which development can occur per the regulations
of this and other Titles of the Arlington Municipal Code. Specifically, lands that are considered
environmentally critical areas per Chapter 20.88 (Environmentally Critical Areas) are not
considered developable.
Developer. A person who is responsible for any undertaking that requires a permit.
Development. Any construction, development, earth movement, clearing, or other site
disturbance, which requires a permit, approval or authorization from the City.
Diameter at breast height (dbh) means the diameter of a tree at four and one-half feet above
the ground.
Dimensional Nonconformity. A nonconforming situation that occurs when the height, size,
floor space, lot coverage, or other dimensional requirements of a structure or the relationship
between an existing building or buildings and other buildings or lot lines does not conform to the
regulations applicable to the district in which the property is located.
Driveway. That portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane
bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.
Duplex. See Residence, Duplex.
Dwelling Unit. An enclosure containing sleeping, kitchen, and bathroom facilities designed
for and used or held ready for use as a permanent residence by one or more people.
Easement. Land that has specific air, surface, or subsurface rights conveyed for use by
someone other than the owner of the subject property or to benefit some property other than the
subject property.
Effective Date of this Chapter. Whenever this Title refers to the effective date of this
Chapter, the reference shall be deemed to include the effective date of the chapter as originally
adopted, or the effective date of an amendment to it if the amendment creates a nonconforming
situation.
Effective Date of This Title. Whenever this Title refers to the effective date of this Title, the
reference shall be deemed to include the effective date of any amendments to this Title if the
amendment, rather than this Title as originally adopted, creates a nonconforming situation.
Electric Scooters and Motorcycles. Means any 2 or 3-wheel vehicle that operates
exclusively on electrical energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle‟s batteries
and produces zero emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
Electric Vehicle. Means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on
electrical energy from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board for motive
purpose. “Electric vehicle” includes: (1) a battery electric vehicle [BEV]; (2) a plug -in hybrid
electric vehicle [PHEV]; (3) a neighborhood electric vehicle; and (4) medium-speed electric
vehicle.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Means a public or private parking space that is served by
battery charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy
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(by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric
vehicle. An electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging
equipment is permitted outright as an accessory use to any principal use.
Electric vehicle charging station – public. Means an electric vehicle charging station that is
(1) publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., Park & Ride parking, public library parking lot) or
(2) privately owned and publicly available (e.g., shopping center parking, non-reserved parking
in multi-family parking lots).
Electric vehicle charging station – restricted. Means an electric vehicle charging station that
is (1) privately owned and restricted access (e.g., single-family home, executive parking,
designated employee parking) or (2) publicly owned and restricted (e.g., fleet parking with no
access to the general public).
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and
integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging
stations, and battery exchange stations.
Electric vehicle parking space. Means any marked parking space that identifies the use to
be exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
Electric vehicle waiting space. An off-street parking space where an electric vehicle, plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle, electric scooters, and motorcycles wait to use a public electric vehicle
charging station.
Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs). Includes critical areas or natural resource lands.
Expenditure. A sum of money paid out in return for some benefit or to fulfill some obligation.
The term also includes binding contractual commitments to make future expenditures, as well
as any other substantial changes in position.
Façade. The front of a building, particularly that part of a building facing a street or
courtyard.
Family.
(a) Individuals consisting of two or more persons related by genetics, adoption, or marriage, or
a group of five or fewer persons who are not related by genetics, adoption, or marriage and
none of whom are wards of the court unless such wards are related by genetics, adoption,
or marriage to all of the members of such group living in a dwelling unit.
(b) The term “family” shall include:
1. State licensed adult family homes required to be recognized as residential use pursuant
to RCW 70.128.175;
2. State licensed foster family homes and group care facilities as defined in RCW
74.15.180, subject to Subsection (c) below;
3. Group homes for the disabled required to be accommodated as residential uses
pursuant to the Fair Housing Act amendments as the same exists or is hereafter
amended.
(c) The term “family” shall exclude individuals residing in halfway houses, crisis residential
centers as defined in RCW 74.15.020(3)(g), group homes licensed for juvenile offenders, or
other facilities, whether or not licensed by the state, where individuals are incarcerated or
otherwise required to reside pursuant to a court order under the supervision of paid staff and
personnel.
Fen means wetlands that have the following characteristics: Peat soils sixteen inches or
more in depth (except over bedrock); and vegetation such as certain sedges, hardstem bulrush
and cattails; fens may have an overstory of spruce and may be associated with open water.
Final Plat. The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record
with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in RCW 58.17
and in this Title.
Floodplain. Any land area susceptible to be inundated by water from the base flood. As used
in this title, the term generally refers to that area designated as subject to flooding from the base
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feet and measured from the center line of joint partitions and from outside wall faces. GLA is
that area on which the tenants pay rent; it is the area producing income to the landlord. GLA
includes all areas less common areas. (See Common Area.)
Loading and Unloading Area. That portion of the vehicle accommodation area used to
satisfy the requirements of §20.72.100 (Loading and Unloading Areas).
Local Access Street. See Street, Local Access.
Local Collector Street. See Street, Local Collector.
Lot. A fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and
dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term shall include
tracts or parcels.
If a public body or any authority with the power of eminent domain condemns, purchases, or
otherwise obtains fee simple title to or a lesser interest in a strip of land cutting across a parcel
of land otherwise characterized as a lot by this definition, and the interest thus obtained or the
road so created is such as effectively to prevent the use of this parcel as one lot, then the land
on either side of this strip shall constitute a separate lot.
Subject to §20.32.020 Nonconforming Lots), the permit-issuing authority and the owner of
two or more contiguous lots may agree to regard the lots as one lot if nece ssary or convenient
to comply with any of the requirements of this code.
Lot Area. The total area circumscribed by the boundaries of a lot, except that: (i) when the
legal instrument creating a lot shows the boundary of the lot extending into a public street
right-of-way, then the lot boundary for purposes of computing the lot area shall be the street
right-of-way line, or if the right-of-way line cannot be determined, a line running parallel to and
30 feet from the center of the traveled portion of the street (Amended by Ord. 1365, 6/13/05,
Ord 1411, 2/15/07)
Low-Volume Traffic Generation. See Traffic Generation, Low Volume.
Macro Facility. See Wireless Communications Facility, Macro Facility.
Major Trail. See Trail, Major.
Medium-speed Electric Vehicle. Means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled
motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in
one mile is more than 25 miles per hour but not more than 35 miles per hour and otherwise
meets or exceeds the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500.
Micro Facility. See Wireless Communications Facility, Micro Facility.
Mini Facility. See Wireless Communications Facility, Mini Facility.
Mining. The development or extraction of a mineral from its natural occurrences on affected
land.
Minor Trail, See Trail, Minor.
Mitigation. An action or combination of actions that avoids, minimizes, or compensates for
adverse impacts to critical areas or sensitive resources. Mitigation is considered in the following
order of preference:
1. Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;
2. Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its
implementation by using appropriate technology or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or
reduce impacts;
3. Rectifying the impacts by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
4. Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the action;
5. Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources
or environments;
6. Monitoring the impact and the compensation project and taking appropriate corrective
measures.
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Mobile or Manufactured Home. A dwelling unit that: (i) is not constructed in accordance with
the standards set forth in the Uniform Building Code applicable to site-built homes, and (ii) is
composed of one or more components, each of which was substantially assembled in a
manufacturing plant and designed to be transported to the home site on its own chassis, and (iii)
exceeds 40 feet in length and eight feet in width.
Mobile Home, Class A. A mobile home constructed after July 1, 1976, that meets or exceeds
the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies each of the
following additional criteria:
1. The home has a length not exceeding four times its width;
2. The pitch of the home‟s roof has a minimum vertical rise of one foot for each five feet of
horizontal run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in
standard residential construction;
3. The exterior siding consists of wood, hardboard, or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted,
but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition,
appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential
construction;
4. A continuous, permanent masonry foundation, un-pierced except for required ventilation
and access, is installed under the home; and
5. The tongue, axles, transporting lights, and removable towing apparatus are removed
after placement on the lot and before occupancy.
Mobile Home, Class B. A mobile home constructed after July 1, 1976, that meets or exceeds
the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development that were in effect at the time of construction but that does not satisfy the criteria
necessary to qualify the house as a Class A mobile home.
Mobile Home, Class C. Any mobile home that does not meet the definitional criteria of a
Class A or Class B mobile home.
Mobile Home Park. A residential use in which more than one mobile or manufactured home
is located on a single lot.
Modular Home. A dwelling unit constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the
Uniform Building Code applicable to site-built homes and composed of components
substantially assembled in a manufacturing plant and transported to the building site for final
assembly on a permanent foundation. Among other possibilities, a modular home may consist
of two sections transported to the site in a manner similar to a mobile home (except that the
modular home meets requirements of the Uniform Building Code applicable to site-built homes),
or a series of panels or room sections transported on a truck and erected or joined together on
the site.
Mobile Sales and Delivery. Sales and delivery of goods or services from a mobile structure,
either motorized or not. Mobile sales and delivery are not intended for uses s et up in one
location on a semi-permanent basis, but rather for uses that frequently move from one place to
another. (Added by Ord. No. 1351, 9/7/04)
Monopole I. See Wireless Communications Facility, Monopole I.
Monopole II. See Wireless Communications Facility, Monopole II.
Net Floor Area. See Floor Area, Net.
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. Means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled
motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour and not more
than 25 miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500.
Nonconforming Lot. A lot existing at the effective date of this title (and not created for the
purposes of evading the restrictions of this title) that does not meet the minimum area
requirement of the district in which the lot is located.
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Nonconforming Project. Any structure, development, or undertaking that is incomplete at the
effective date of this title and would be inconsistent with any regulation applicable to the district
in which it is located if completed as proposed or planned.
Nonconforming Sign. See Sign, Nonconforming.
Nonconforming Situation. A situation that occurs when, on the effective date of this title, any
existing lot or structure or use of an existing lot or structure does not conform to one or more of
the regulations applicable to the district in which the lot or structure is located. Among other
possibilities, a non-conforming situation may arise because a lot does not meet minimum
acreage requirements, because structures exceed maximum height limitations, because the
relationship between existing buildings and the land (in such matters as density and setback
requirements) is not in conformity with this title, or because land or buildings are used for
purposes made unlawful by this title. Nonconforming signs shall not be regarded as
nonconforming situations for purposes of Chapter 20.32 (Nonconforming Situations) but shall be
governed by the provisions of §20.68.150 (Nonconforming Signs) and §20.68.160 (Amortization
of Nonconforming Signs).
Nonconforming Use. A nonconforming situation that occurs when property is used for a
purpose or in a manner made unlawful by the use regulations applicable to the district in which
the property is located. (For example, a commercial office building in a residential district may
be a nonconforming use.) The term also refers to the activity that constitutes the use made of
the property. (For example, all the activity associated with operating a retail-clothing store in a
residentially zoned area constitutes a nonconforming use.)
Non-electric Vehicle. Any vehicle not defined as an electric vehicle as defined above under
‘Electric Vehicle’.
Nuisance. The use of property or course of conduct that interferes with the legal rights of
others which causes damage, annoyance, inconvenience, or tends to injure the health, safety,
or morals of the City‟s residents.
Nursing Care Home. A facility maintained for the purpose of providing skilled nursing care
and medical supervision at a lower level than that available in a hospital to not more than nine
persons.
Nursing Care Institution. An institutional facility maintained for the purpose of providing
skilled nursing care and medical supervision at a lower level than that available in a hospital to
more than nine persons.
Occupied. Means containing any person or persons for any period exceeding two (2) hours
in any twenty-four hour (24) period.
Occupied Space. An area enclosed or covered providing a ceiling height of 7'6" or more,
intended for normal use by people on an occasional or more frequent basis. Occupied space
may include basements, cellars, penthouses, and interior balconies or mezzanines if the space
is intended for use or habitation.
Off-Premises Sign. See Sign, Off-Premises.
On-Premises Sign. See Sign, On-Premises.
Ordinary High Water Mark. That mark that will be found by examining the bed and banks
and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and usual, and so
long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil a character distinct from that of the
abutting upland, in respect to vegetation as that condition exists on June 1, 1971, as it may
naturally change thereafter, or as it may change thereafter in accordance with permits issued by
the City or the Department of Ecology: PROVIDED, that in any area where the ordinary high
water mark cannot be found, the ordinary high water mark shall be the line of mean high water.
Owner. All persons, partnerships, corporations, and other legal entities that have an
ownership interest (including purchasers and sellers under a real estate contract if the contract
is recorded) in the subject property.
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Parking Area Aisles. A portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes
providing access to parking spaces.
Parking Space. A portion of the vehicle accommodation area set aside for the parking of one
vehicle.
Pedestrian-way. A tract or easement whose function is to provide public, pedestrian access
traversing property outside of a street right-of-way. In some instances, such tracts or easements
may be combined with utility tracts or easements.
Permit-Issuing Authority. Wherever this code refers to the “permit-issuing authority” it refers
to that person, board, office, or institution having jurisdiction over the permit in question, as
specified in Chapters 20.12 (Administrative Mechanisms), 20.16 (Permits & Final Plat Approval),
20.20 (Appeals, Variances, Interpretations), and 20.24 (Hearing and Pre-Hearing Procedures
For Appeals and Applications).
Person. An individual, trustee, executor, other fiduciary, corporation, firm, partnership,
association, organization, or other entity acting as a unit.
Planning Jurisdiction. The area within the city limits as well as any area beyond the city
limits within which the city is authorized to plan for and regulate development, as set forth in
§20.04.030 (Jurisdiction).
Planning Official. The Director of the Department of Community Development or his/her
designee.
Plat. A map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or
parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications.
Plat, Final. The final drawing of the major subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for
record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title.
Plat, Preliminary, or Plat, Preliminary Short. A neat and approximate drawing of a proposed
subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, d edications, restrictive
covenants, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this title. The
preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a
subdivision.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Means an electric vehicle that (1) contains an
internal combustion engine, and also allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels by an
electric motor; (2) is able to recharge its battery by connecting to the grid or other off -board
electrical source; and (3) has the ability to travel short distances (typically 10 miles or more)
powered all, or substantially all, by electricity.
Porch, Front. For the purposes of §20.48.040(f) (Building Setback Requirements) a front
porch is a covered platform at an entrance to a dwelling, having a separate roof, that is not
heated or cooled, and that is attached to the outside of a building.
Private Alley. Means a private access or street, at least 16 feet of pavement, that provides
access to residential parcels or units, and that provides principal access to garages or code-
required parking areas. Alleys provide parking and service access, but are not intended for
general traffic circulation. (Amended by Ord. 1454, 9/26/08)
Public Alley. A public way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to
abutting property. (Amended by Ord. 1454, 9/26/08)
Public Place of Adult Entertainment. Any exhibition or dance constituting “adult
entertainment,” as defined in this section, which is for the use or benefit of a member or
members of the adult public, or advertised for the use or benefit of a member or members of the
adult public, held conducted, operated or maintained for a profit, direct or indirect.
Public Water Supply System. Any water supply system furnishing potable water to two or
more dwelling units or businesses or any combination thereof.
Quarrying. See Mining.
Rapid Charging Station. Means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allow for faster
recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels, which meets or exceeds any
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standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with r ules
adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
Receive-Only Earth Station. An antenna and attendant processing equipment for reception
of electronic signals from satellites.
Repair or Maintenance Activities. An action to restore the character, size, or scope of a
project only to the previously authorized condition.
Residence, Duplex. A two-family residential use in which the dwelling units share a common
wall (including without limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch) and in which each
dwelling unit has living space on the ground floor and a separate, ground floor entrance.
Residence, Multi-Family. A residential use consisting of a building containing three or more
dwelling units. For purposes of this def inition, a building includes all dwelling units that are
enclosed within that building or attached to it by a common floor or wall (even the wall of an
attached garage or porch).
Residence, Multi-Family Apartments. A multi-family residential use other than a multi-family
conversion or multi-family townhouse.
Residence, Multi-Family Conversion. A multi-family residence containing not more than four
dwelling units and results from the conversion of a single building containing at least 2,000
square feet of gross floor area that was in existence on the effective date of this provision and
that was originally designed, constructed and occupied as a single-family residence.
Residence, Multi-Family Townhouses. A multi-family resident use in which each dwelling
unit shares a common wall (including without limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch)
with at least one other dwelling unit and in which each dwelling unit has living space on the
ground floor and a separate, ground floor entrance.
Residence, Primary with Accessory Dwelling Unit. A residential use having the external
appearance of a single-family residence but in which there is located a second dwelling unit that
is under the same ownership as, and subordinate to the single-family dwelling unit, and that is
intended for use as a complete and independent living facility, and that comprises not more than
25 percent of the gross floor area of the building nor more than a total of 800 square feet.
Residence, Single-Family Attached, One Dwelling Unit Per Lot. A residential use consisting
of a single building containing two dwelling units which share a common wall (including without
limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch), but located on two separate lots containing
no other dwelling units in such a manner that a lot line bisects the building along the common
wall and that each dwelling unit is completely on a separate lot.
Residence, Single-Family Detached, More Than One Dwelling Per Lot. A residential use
consisting of two or more single-family detached dwelling units on a single lot.
Residence, Single-Family Detached, One Dwelling Unit Per Lot. A residential use consisting
of a single detached building containing one dwelling unit and located on a lot containing no
other dwelling units.
Residence, Two-Family. A residential use consisting of a building containing two dwelling
units. If two dwelling units share a common wall, even the wall of an attached garage or porch,
the dwelling units shall be considered to be located in one building.
Residence, Two-Family Apartment. A two-family residential use other than a duplex,
two-family conversion, or primary residence with accessory dwelling unit.
Residence, Two-Family Conversion. A two-family residence resulting from the conversion of
a single building containing at least 2,000 square feet of gross floor area that was in existence
on the effective date of this provision and that was originally designed, constructed and
occupied as a single-family residence.
Restoration means action performed to re-establish historic or pre-existing critical area
functions and values in areas impacted by human activity. Restoration may include improving
some functions and values beyond the historic conditions with commensurate declines in
others.
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USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR NC OTB1 OTB2 OTB3 GC HC BP LI GI AF MS P/SP
9.160 Car wash ZS ZS ZS ZS
9.`170 Towing Operations ZS ZS
9.180 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ZS24 ZS25 ZS25 ZS23 ZS23 ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS26 ZS ZS Z P P24
9.200 Aviation Related Operations
9.210 Aircraft sales or rental Z11
9.220 Aircraft sales with installation of aircraft parts or
accessories (e.g., propellers, tires, mufflers, etc.) Z11
9.230 Aircraft repair and maintenance, not including
substantial body work Z11
9.240 Aircraft painting and body work Z11
9.250 Aviation fuel sales Z11
9.260 Aircraft wash Z11
10.000 STORAGE AND PARKING
10.100 Automobile parking garages or parking lots not
located on a lot on which there is another principal
use to which the parking is related
ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS
ZSC10
10.200 Storage of goods not related to sale or use of those
goods on the same lot where they are stored
10.210 All storage within completely enclosed structures ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZSC10
10.220 Storage partially or fully outside completely
enclosed structures ZS ZSC10
10.300 Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment outside
enclosed structures where: (I) vehicles or equipment
are owned and used by the person making use of lot,
and (II) parking or storage is more than a minor and
incidental part of the overall use made of the lot
ZS
ZSC10
10.400 Parking or storage of aircraft, either inside or outside
completely enclosed structures Z11
11.000 SCRAP MATERIALS SALVAGE YARDS,
JUNKYARDS, AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS AND
AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING FACILITIES
ZS19
12.000 SERVICES AND ENTERPRISES RELATED TO
ANIMALS
12.100 Veterinarian ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS
12.200 Kennel ZS ZS ZS ZS
12.300 Pet Grooming/Pet Store ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS
13.000 EMERGENCY SERVICES
13.100 Police Stations18 C C C C C S ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS Z11 ZSC10
13.200 Fire Stations18 C C C C C S ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS Z11 ZSC10
13.300 Rescue squad, ambulance service18 C C C C C S ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS Z11 ZSC10
13.400 Civil defense operation ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS Z11 ZSC10
14.000 AGRICULTURAL, SILVICULTURAL, MINING,
QUARRYING, SOIL PROCESSING OPERATIONS
14.100 Agricultural operations, farming
14.110 Excluding livestock ZS ZS ZS10
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1 Subject to §20.44.060 (Minimum Parcel Sizes for Class “A,” “B,” or “C” Mobile Homes).
2 Subject to §20.48.010 (Minimum Lot Size Requirements).
3 Subject to §20.44.080 (Mobile Sales and Delivery).
4 Subject to §20.44.048 (Temporary Public Structures).
5 Subject to §20.44.100 (Permits for Grading and Filling).
6 Subject to §20.44.010 (Solid Waste, Quarrying, Mining, and Similar Uses).
7 Subject to §20.44.070 (Homes Emphasizing Special Services, Treatment, or Supervision).
8 Subject to §20.44.034 (Wireless Communications Facilities)
9 Subject to §20.44.110 (Permits for Land Clearing)
10 Use allowed in the Public/Semi-Public district when it is conducted by a public/semi-public agency for the benefit of the general
public.
11 Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in §20.36.034 (Aviation Flightline District
Established).
12 Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in §20.36.036 (Medical Services District
Established).
13 Subject to §20.44.096 (Penal and Correctional Facilities).
14 Subject to §20.44.016 (Mixed Use Developments).
15 Subject to §20.44.084 (Stand Alone Office Uses in the General Industrial Zone).
16 Subject to §20.44.062 (Trade or Vocational Schools in the OTB-1).
17 Subject to §20.38.070 (Restrictions on Certain Use Classifications on Arlington Airport Property).
18 Subject to §20.38.080 (Performance Standards and Miscellaneous Restrictions).
19 Subject to §20.44.066 (Storage Surfaces for Scrap Materials Salvage Yards, Junkyards, Automobile Graveyards and Automobile
Recycling Facilities).
20 Subject to §20.44.032 (Master Planned Neighborhood Developments)
21 Subject to the requirements of AMC Chapter 3.32, and further subject to the following locational criteria: only permitted in areas
south of SR 531/172nd St. and east of 51st Avenue NE, or south of 169th Pl. NE, north of 164th St. NE, and west of Smokey Point
Boulevard; and not located within one thousand (1000) feet of a daycare facility, school, church, synagogue, or temple.
22 Only sales of beverages and sales of foods prepared off site and not principally in a kitchen on the premises.
23 Battery charging stations only, limited in use only to the tenants or customers of the development located on-site.
24 Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only. Level 3 public electric charging stations allowed in public parks.
25 Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only.
26 Accessory to primary use only, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of primary use.
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(Amended by Ord. 1388, 3/27/06, Ord 1449, 4/7/08, Ord 1454, 9/26/08; Ord. 2010-001 1/19/10, Ord. 2011-00x 1/x/11)
Title 20—Land Use Code Chapter 20.44: Supplemental Use Regulations
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Chapter 20.44
SUPPLEMENTAL USE
REGULATIONS
Sections:
Part I. General Provisions
20.44.010 Solid Waste, Quarrying, Mining, and Similar Uses.
20.44.016 Mixed Use Developments.
20.44.020 Unit Lot Subdivision (ULSs).
20.44.030 Flexible Development Standards (FDSs)
20.44.032 Master Planned Neighborhood Developments (MPND).
20.44.034 Wireless Communications Facilities.
20.44.035 CUP for Homeless Encampments
20.44.037 Administrative Conditional Use Permits
20.44.040 Temporary Emergency, Construction, or Repair Residences.
20.44.042 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
20.44.044 Recreational Vehicles as Temporary Dwelling Units.
20.44.046 RV/Travel Trailer Parks
20.44.048 Temporary Public Structures.
20.44.060 Minimum Parcel Sizes for Class ―A,‖ ―B,‖ or ―C‖ Mobile Homes.
20.44.062 Mobile Home Parks.
20.44.064 Trade or Vocational Schools in the OTBD-1.
20.44.066 Storage Surfaces for Scrap Materials Salvage Yards, Junkyards, Automobile
Graveyards and Automobile Recycling Facilities.
20.44.070 Homes Emphasizing Special Services, Treatment, or Supervision.
20.44.080 Mobile Sales and Delivery.
20.44.084 Stand Alone Office Uses in the General Industrial Zone.
20.44.090 Outdoor Storage or Display of Retail Items.
20.44.094 Adult Entertainment Facilities.
20.44.096 Penal and Correctional Facilities.
20.44.098 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Part II. Land Clearing, Grading, Filling, and Excavation
20.44.100 Permits for Grading and Filling.
20.44.110 Permits for Land Clearing.
20.44.120 Restrictions and Requirements.
Part III. Performance Standards
20.44.208 Obligation to Comply.
20.44.210 Noise.
20.44.220 Vibration.
20.44.230 Odors.
20.44.240 Smoke and Air Pollution.
20.44.250 Disposal of Liquid and Hazardous Wastes.
20.44.260 Water Consumption.
20.44.270 Electrical Disturbance or Interference.
20.44.280 Lighting.
20.44.290 Site and Building Maintenance.
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1. Whenever the proponent of a business or other land use subject to the locational and
separation requirements set forth in this Chapter feels that strict application of such
requirements is not necessary to achieve an effective degree of physical separation
between the proposed business or other land use and other uses in the vicinity, the
proponents shall have the right to apply for a variance of the requirements upon
payments of the fee for the variance application.
2. In determining when a variance should be granted, and if so, to what extent, the permit-
issuing authority shall consider the following, in addition to the general criteria for
variances established by this Title:
a. Topographical and other features of the land which provide actual separation
between the proposed business or other land use and surrounding land uses;
b. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns in the vicinity of the proposed activity;
and
c. Any other fact or circumstance that has a significant effect upon the need for the full
separation distance required by this Chapter.
3. If after considering these criteria, the permit-issuing authority finds that an effective
separation between the proposed business or other land use and surrounding uses can
be achieved without requiring the full distance of separation provided by this section,
they shall determine the degree of variance to be allowed and shall grant such variance.
Otherwise, the application for variance shall be denied.
20.44.096 Penal and Correctional Facilities.
All 7.400 Use Classes (Penal and Correctional Facilities) containing eleven or more cells shall
be located on a parcel or parcels of at least 50 acres in size. Furthermore, such uses shall be
prohibited within one thousand (1,000) feet of any residential zone, church or religious facility or
institution, public or private school, training facility, or technical school that has twenty-five (25)
percent or more of its students under the age of eighteen (18), public park or playground, or day
care center.
20.44.098 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
(a) Purpose. This section is to establish ―electric vehicle infrastructure‖ (EVI) regulations for the
City to allow EVI and meet the intent of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) requiring
the City to allow EVI in all zones except for residential zones.
(b) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Allowed.
Electric vehicle infrastructure is allowed as specified in Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible
Uses, Chapter 20.44 Permitted Uses, Arlington Municipal Code (AMC).
(c) Battery Charging Station or Rapid Charging Station – Retrofitting in Existing Development.
1. Required off-street parking spaces within any existing development listed within the
zones listed below may be converted to battery charging station spaces or rapid
charging station spaces for BEV’s and PHEV’s, subject to the restrictions cited in the
Permitted Use chart (Table 20.40-1), provided that the battery charging and/or rapid
charging stations are accessory to the permitted use(s) on the property.
i. AMC 20.36.020(b) – Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
ii. AMC 20.36.020(c) – Old Town Business District (OTBD-1,2,3).
iii. AMC 20.36.020(d) – General Commercial (GC).
iv. AMC 20.36.020(e) – Highway Commercial (HC).
v. AMC 20.36.020(f) – Business Park (BP)
vi. AMC 20.36.034 – Aviation Flightline (AF).
vii. AMC 20.36.036 – Medical Services (MS).
viii. AMC 20.36.040 – Public/Semi-Public (P/SP).
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2. At least .65 spaces shall be set aside as ―electric vehicle waiting spaces‖ for each Level
3 public electric vehicle charging station provided on site. Waiting spaces for Level 1
and 2 public electric vehicle charging stations shall not be required.
3. The use of any charging station on-site shall not obstruct any vehicular or pedestrian
traffic on-site (such as waiting for a charging station space within a drive-aisle or a
designated pedestrian crossing) or within a public right-of-way (ROW).
4. Battery or rapid charging station spaces shall be designated for charging electric vehicles
only as provided under AMC 20.44.098(g). Non-electric vehicles or non charging BEV’s
of PHEV’s shall not be allowed. The type of signage designating these spaces shall be
approved by the City Manager or his designee.
(d) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces – Allowed as Required Spaces.
1. Electric vehicle charging station spaces shall be allowed to be used in the computation of
required off-street parking spaces as provided under AMC 20.44.098(c), provided; that
the electric vehicle charging station/s is accessory to the primary use of the property.
2. If a publicly owned and publicly available Level 3 electric vehicle charging station/s is
provided on-site, .65 ―electric vehicle waiting spaces‖ shall also be provided for each
electric vehicle charging station. These spaces shall be in addition to the off-street
parking spaces required under AMC 20.44.098(c).
(e) Off-street Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces.
1. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.
2. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary based on
the design and use of the primary parking lot. The following required and additional
locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various parking lot layout
options.
i. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to
include the following:
aa. Signage. Signage, as required under AMC 20.44.098(g) for each charging
station space, shall be posted indicating the space is only for electric
vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included
if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.
bb. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all
respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone
number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging
station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or
other problems are encountered.
cc. Accessibility. Where charging equipment is provided within an adjacent
pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible route to the
building entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to
interfere with accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005.
dd. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site
lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
ii. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
aa. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and
amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
bb. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot for entrance and
at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to t he charging
station space(s).
3. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, owners of any private new
electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition ―electric
vehicle charging station – public‖), shall provide information on the station’s geographic
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location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information.
This information shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
(f) Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Where electric vehicle charging stations are
provided in parking lots or parking garages, accessible vehicle charging stations shall be
provided as follows:
1. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations are provided in the ratios shown in the
following table.
Table 20.44-1: Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements
Number of EV
Charging Stations
Minimum Accessible
EV Charging Stations
1-50 1
51-100 2
101-150 3
151-200 4
201-250 5
251-300 6
2. Accessible electric vehicle charging stations should be located in close proximity to the
building or facility entrance and shall be connected to a barrier-free accessible route of
travel. It is not necessary to designate the accessible electric vehicle charging station
exclusively for the use of disabled persons. Below are two options for providing for
accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
Figure 20.44-1: Off-street accessible electric vehicle charging station – Option 1
Photo - Puget Sound area parking garage (Source: ECOtality North America).
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Figure 20.44-2: Off-street accessible electric vehicle charging station – Option 2
Photo - Fashion Island Shopping Mall, Newport Beach, CA (Source: Light Moves).
(g) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces – Signage.
1. Off-street public electric vehicle charging station spaces shall provide the following
signage.
Figure 20.44-3: Directional – Off-street Parking Lot or Parking Garage
12‖ x 12‖
12‖ x 6‖
Note: The directional sign for an on-site parking lot or parking garage should be used in the
parking facility with a directional arrow at all decision points.
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Figure 20.44-4: Off-street EV Parking – Parking Space with Charging Station Equipment
12‖ x 12‖
12‖ x 18‖
12‖ x 18‖
Note: Combination sign identifying space as an electric vehicle charging station, prohibiting
non-electric vehicles, with charging time limits. The use of time limits is optional. The blue/white
and red/black signs define that only an electric vehicle that is charging can use the spaces. The
green sign defines time limits for how long an electric vehicle can be in the space during the
specified hours. Outside of the specified hours, electric vehicles can charge for an indefinite
period of time.
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(h) Stacking Spaces for Electric Vehicle Battery Exchange Stations. Electric vehicle battery
exchange stations shall provide three (3) stacking spaces. A stacking space shall be an
area measuring eight (8) feet by twenty (20) feet with direct forward access to the battery
exchange bay. A stacking space shall be located to prevent any vehicles from extending
onto the public right-of-way, or interfering with any pedestrian circulation, traffic
maneuvering, or other required parking areas. Stacking spaces may not be counted as
required off-street parking spaces.
Part II. Land Clearing, Grading, Filling, and Excavation
20.44.100 Permits for Grading and Filling.
(a) Subject to §20.44.120 (Restrictions and Requirements), grading permits are issued by the
Public Works Director pursuant to the provisions of UBC Appendix 33 as adopted by AMC
16.04, Building Code. (Amended by Ord. 1312, 11/17/2003)
(b) The Public Works Director may temporarily suspend or revoke any permit allowing grading
or filling if, in his opinion, adverse weather or other conditions so warrant.
20.44.110 Permits for Land Clearing.
(a) Subject to §20.44.120 (Restrictions and Requirements), no permits are required for clearing
or logging involving less than 10,000 square feet of land within any 12-month period.
Nevertheless, all clearing activities must comply with all elements of this Title, regardless of
whether a permit is required.
(b) Zoning permits are required for all clearing and logging involving 10,000 square feet of
property or more when not in conjunction with a land use permit.
(c) The Public Works Director may temporarily suspend or revoke any permit allowing land
clearing if, in his opinion, adverse weather or other conditions so warrant.
20.44.120 Restrictions and Requirements.
All clearing, logging, grading, filling, and excavation, regardless of whether or not a permit is
required, is subject to the following restrictions and requirements:
(a) No clearing, logging, grading, filling, or excavation is allowed in an Environmentally Critical
Area or its buffer where Chapter 20.88 (Environmentally Critical Areas) prohibits such
activities.
(b) No clearing, logging, grading, filling, or excavation, except that necessary for essential
repairs of permitted private structures or construction of public infrastructure or facilities, is
permitted outward from the shores of the Stillaguamish River or inland within its buffer, as
established by Chapter 20.88 (Environmentally Critical Areas) or the Shoreline Management
Act, whichever is greater.
(c) Adequate Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) measures shall be
approved and installed per AMC 13.24, Stormwater Management, prior to any disturbance
of soils.
(d) All disturbed areas shall be hydro-seeded and mulched, sodded, or otherwise protected
within 48 hours of disturbance.
(e) All Environmentally Critical Areas and their buffers shall be fenced with construction fence
prior to any disturbance of the soil.
(f) The applicant shall present to the City a valid NPDES permit, where req uired by the
Department of Ecology, prior to any disturbance of soil.
(g) Environmental review of clearing and/or grading associated with site development may be
done concurrently with the environmental review of the project (e.g., at preliminary plat
stage, site plan review stage, or project development stage) allowing for clearing and/or
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Use Parking Requirement
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Use Parking Requirement
(Amended by Ord. 1312, 11/17/2003; Ord. 2010 1/19/10; Ord 2011 2/x/11)
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an EIS. The City adopts the following sections of WAC 197-11, as may be amended, by
reference, as supplemented in this part:
300 Purpose of this Part.
305 Categorical exemptions.
310 Threshold Determination Required.
315 Environmental Checklist.
330 Threshold Determination Process.
335 Additional Information.
340 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS).
350 Mitigated DNS.
355 Optional DNS process.
360 Determination of Significance (DS/ Initiation of Scoping).
390 Effect of Threshold Determination
The City also adopts the following sections of the RCW:
43.21C.410 Battery charging and exchange station installation.
20.98.090 Flexible Thresholds for Categorical Exemptions.
(a) The City establishes the following exempt levels for minor new construction under WAC 197-
11-800 (1)(b) based on local conditions:
1. For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(i): Up to 9 dwelling units.
2. For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(ii): Up to 10,000 square feet.
3. For office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197-11-
800 (1)(b)(iii): Up to 4,000 square feet and up to 20 parking spaces.
4. For parking lots in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(iv): Up to 20 parking spaces.
5. For landfills and excavations in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(v): Up to 250 cubic yards.
(b) Whenever the City establishes new exempt levels under this section, it shall send them to the
Department of Ecology, Headquarters Office, Olympia, Washington, 98504, under WAC 197-
11-800 (1)(c).
20.98.100 Use of Exemptions
(a) Each department within the City that receives an application for a license or, in the case of
governmental proposals, the department initiating the proposal, shall determine whether the
license and/or the proposal are exempt. The department’s determination that a proposal is
exempt shall be final and not subject to administrative review. If a proposal is exempt, none
of the procedural requirements of this chapter apply to the proposal. The City shall not
require completion of an environmental checklist for an exempt proposal.
(b) In determining whether a proposal is exempt, the department shall make certain the
proposal is properly defined and shall identify the governmental licenses required (WAC
197-11-060). If a proposal includes exempt and nonexempt actions, the department shall
determine the lead agency, even if the license application that triggers the department’s
consideration is exempt.
(c) If a proposal includes both exempt and nonexempt actions, the City may authorize exempt
actions prior to compliance with the procedural requirements of this chapter except that:
1. The City shall not give authorization for:
a. Any nonexempt action;
b. Any action that would have an adverse environmental impact; or
c. Any action that would limit the choice of alternatives
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
Public Hearing #3
ATTACHMENT E
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING
West Arlington Sub Area Plan - 2010
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(PLN20100002)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Community Development – David Kuhl, Todd
Hall
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Staff Report, Final Draft West Arlington Sub Area Plan
2. January 18, 2011 Final Draft West Arlington Sub Area Plan (Exhibit ‘A’)
3. Comp Plan text amendment for Chapter 12 – Related Plans Adopted by Reference
(Exhibit ‘B’)
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
Ordinance has been reviewed by City Attorney
DESCRIPTION: City-initiated adoption of the West Arlington Sub Area Plan as an amendment
to the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan. This project is within the 2010 City of Arlington
Comprehensive Plan Update docket cycle. The Sub Area Plan will guide future growth and
development in the western region of the City of Arlington. Specific goals are outlined in the
document, including but not limited to housing, commercial development, transportation,
public spaces, building types, and building placement. Brief discussion is included regarding
future implementation of a form-based code and transfer of development rights program.
HISTORY: The process to develop the West Arlington Sub Area Plan began in the summer of
2009. Open houses were held on October 20, 2009, May 20, 2010, and October 7, 2010. Each
meeting gave the public the opportunity to express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns for the
future growth and redevelopment of the sub area. Staff presented a draft plan at the October 7,
2010 public meeting, as well as at the November 2, 2010 Planning Commission meeting and
December 13, 2010 City Council workshop. The Final Draft was presented in front of the
Planning Commission at a public hearing on January 4th, 2011. The Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council review and approve the Sub Area Plan at the public hearing
on January 18, 2011. City Council held a public hearing on January 18, 2011 and moved to
continue the hearing until February 7, 2011.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. No action.
2. Remand to staff to clarify any issue that Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt the West Arlington Sub Area Plan, 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(PLN20100002) as presented by Community Development staff and recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
To: Arlington City Council
From: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
Hearing Date: February 7, 2011
Project: West Arlington Sub Area Plan, 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(PLN20100002)
A. INTRODUCTION
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan is a City-initiated project that is an amendment to the City of
Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is submitted under the 2010 Comprehensive Update
docket cycle. The Sub Area Plan will guide future growth and development in the western region of
the City of Arlington.
B. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: City of Arlington, 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223
Contact: David Kuhl, AICP, Community Development Director
Todd Hall, Associate Planner
General Location: City of Arlington, West Arlington Sub Area, neighborhoods of Smokey
Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing
Project Description: 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Requested Action: Hold public hearing and make a motion to adopt the West Arlington Sub
Area Plan, 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Review Process: See Title 20 – Land Use Code of AMC, Chapter 20.96 Amendments
Exhibits: 1. Draft West Arlington Sub Area Plan
2. Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Chapter 12 – Other Related
Plans Adopted by Reference
C. DETALIED PROJECT INFORMATION
The Final Draft West Arlington Sub Area Plan is an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The
development of the Plan has been an ongoing effort since 2009, involving City Council, Planning
Community Development
Planning Division
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Commission, stakeholders, business owners, local groups and organizations, and the citizens of
Arlington. The Plan will guide the future growth and development of the Smokey Point, West Bluff
and Island Crossing neighborhoods. There are a number of goals and recommendations outlined in
the document. In addition, a brief discussion regarding the future implementation of a form-based
code (FBC) and transfer of development rights (TDR) program is included. The FBC and TDR
programs will be developed in the next phase of the West Arlington Sub Area planning process.
The following is a brief discussion regarding the two elements as part of this Comprehensive Plan
amendment package.
1. West Arlington Sub Area Plan
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan outlines a number of goals and recommendations that
will guide development in the sub area. Focus areas include transportation, housing,
commercial development, public spaces, building types, building placement, civil services,
parks and natural environment.
The Sub Area planning process began in the summer of 2009. Three public open houses
were held during the process and gave the public the opportunity to express their thoughts,
ideas, and concerns for the future growth and redevelopment of the sub area.
2. Chapter 12 – Other Related Plans Adopted by Reference
A new subsection (12.11) of Chapter 12 of the Arlington Comprehensive Plan is being
amended to include discussion of the West Arlington Sub Area Plan. Chapter 12 discusses
the independent documents that are adopted by reference in the Comprehensive Plan.
Subsection 12.11 is a brief paragraph describing the Sub Area Plan and its purpose.
D. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. SEPA COMPLIANCE:
The amendment of a comprehensive plan is subject to provisions of the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 20.98 of the Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC). The City’s SEPA official has determined that the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments will not have a probable adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was not required.
On October 28, 2010, a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for the West
Arlington Sub Area Plan, 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PLN20100002). No
comments were received on the DNS.
2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOVEVMENT:
a. Presentations and/or updates to the Planning Commission on September 20,
2009, February 18, 2010, October 19, 2010 and November 2, 2010.
b. Three public open houses were held at the Stillaguamish Senior Center on
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the following dates: October 20, 2009, May 20, 2010, and October 7, 2010.
c. The City presented information and advertised the open houses regarding
the West Arlington Sub Area Plan in the Arlington Times and Everett Herald.
d. A Notice of Public Hearing for the January 4, 2011 Planning Commission and January
18, 2011 and February 7, 2011 City Council meetings were posted at the Arlington
and Smokey Point Post Offices, the Arlington Library and City Hall. The Notice was
also published in the Everett Herald and Arlington Times.
3. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION:
On October 21, 2010, the 2010 West Arlington Sub Area Plan Comprehensive Plan
Amendment was submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC),
Material ID #16275 and the DOC notified the City that it was in procedural compliance
with RCW 36.70A.106.
4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT:
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.130, a city may revise its comprehensive plan, if
needed, on a yearly basis. This amendment is in accordance with this provision.
E. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. The City’s comprehensive plan was adopted on December 5, 2005 with
amendments approved on an annual basis since this time, the most recent of which
were approved in April 2009. The two Comprehensive Plan amendments received for
the 2010 docket were the West Arlington Sub Area Plan amendment and the Economic
Development Plan, which is still under development and pending DOC review.
F. ANALYSIS
1. The proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan adds the West Arlington Sub Area
Plan as a document adopted by reference. A new subsection in Chapter 12 – Other
Related Plans Adopted by Reference, has been amended. The Economic Development
Plan amendment is under development and will be heard later by Planning Commission
after DOC review. No other substantive changes to the Comprehensive Plan are
proposed as part of this amendment process.
G. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1. The call for 2010 Comprehensive Plan amendments was conducted in January 2010. An
application for the West Arlington Sub Area Plan amendment was submitted and
accepted on January 25, 2010.
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2. Two amendments were submitted for the 2010 docket cycle, including the West
Arlington Sub Area Plan (PLN20100002). The other proposed amendment is the
Economic Development Plan (PLN20100001), which is scheduled to be adopted as part
of the Comprehensive Plan in the spring 2011.
3. Public meetings were held on October 20, 2009, May 20, 2010, and October 7, 2010.
4. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for PLN20100002 was issued on October 28,
2010. No comments were received.
5. The draft West Arlington Sub Area Plan and proposed amendments to Chapter 12 were
submitted to the DOC in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and the submittal met all
DOC’s procedural requirements.
6. On November 2, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed a draft of the West Arlington
Sub Area Plan at their regular meeting.
7. On December 13, 2010, the City Council reviewed a draft of the West Arlington Sub Area
Plan.
8. Notice of public hearings were published in the December 20, 2010 Everett Herald and
the December 22, 2010 Arlington Times for the January 4, 2011 Planning Commission
public hearing and the January 18, 2011 City Council public hearing. Notices were
published in the January 24, 2011 Everett Herald and January 26, 2011 Arlington Times
for the February 7, 2011 City Council public hearing.
9. On December 17, 2010, a Notice of Public Hearing for the January 4, 2011 Planning
Commission public hearing and the January 18, 2011 City Council public hearing was
posted at Arlington City Hall, Arlington Post Office, Smokey Point Post Office and the
Arlington Public Library. On January 24, 2011, a Notice of Public Hearing was posted
for the February 7, 2011 City Council public hearing at Arlington City Hall, Arlington
Post Office, Smokey Point Post Office and the Arlington Public Library.
10. The application for PLN20100002 has been reviewed for consistency with the Arlington
Comprehensive Plan and for internal consistency and the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
amendments are consistent with, and internally consistent with, the Arlington
Comprehensive Plan.
11. PLN20100002 has been reviewed in accordance with, and is consistent with, the
Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies.
12. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments were prepared in accordance with the
Washington State Enabling Legislation (RCW 35A.63) and the Growth Management Act.
13. Documentation supporting the findings of fact is located in the file PLN20100002, which
is adopted by reference into this approval.
14. Adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments, PLN20100002, furthers
the public health, safety and general welfare.
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H. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Arlington City Council hold a public hearing and make a motion
to adopt the West Arlington Sub Area Plan, 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
PLN20100002.
ORDINANCE NO. _____ 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-xxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
ADOPTING THE WEST ARLINGTON SUB AREA PLAN, 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT, AS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to regulate land uses
within the City, and has gone through its periodic review and update of the Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan may be updated once per year
per RCW 36.70A.130; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has developed the West Arlington Sub Area Plan, a
document; and
WHEREAS, the West Arlington Sub Area Plan and Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive
Plan are included in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket; and
WHEREAS, the West Arlington Sub Area Plan serves as a guiding document for future
growth and development in the western neighborhoods of the City of Arlington, including
Smokey Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing; and
WHEREAS, long range planning for the West Arlington Sub Area includes the
incorporation of new urbanism principles and the creation of a “sense of place;” and
WHEREAS, public and private improvements are proposed, including improved
connectivity, variety of businesses, improved transportation, new civic and public spaces, and
improved architecture; and
WHERAS, in conjunction with the West Arlington Sub Area Plan, the City proposes a
form-based code to implement the vision for the sub-area; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of development rights program will be developed to increase
densities within the sub-area while preserving valuable resource lands within the Stillaguamish
River Valley; and
WHEREAS, the West Arlington Sub Area Plan and amendments to Chapter 12 of the
Comprehensive Plan were submitted and reviewed by the Washington State Department of
Commerce on October 21, 2010, in compliance with RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the project for environmental impacts under the State
Environmental Protection Act and issued a Determination of Nonsignificance on October 28,
2010; and
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WHEREAS, public meetings were held on October 20, 2009, May 20, 2010, and October
7, 2010 to give the citizens of Arlington and general public the opportunity to review and
comment on the proposed sub-area plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments, including the West Arlington Sub Area Plan and amendments to Chapter 12 of the
Comprehensive Plan at their January 4, 2011 public hearing and made a recommendation to the
City Council to adopt the amendments. The City Council considered these amendments at their
December 13, 2010 workshop and at public hearings held on January 18, 2011 and February 7,
2011 and determined approving the amendments was in the best interest of the City and its
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as
follows:
Section 1. West Arlington Sub-Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(PLN20100002). The City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan shall be amended to
include the West Arlington Sub-Area Plan (Exhibit “A”) as a plan adopted and
incorporated by reference as listed in Chapter 12: Other Related Plans Adopted by
Reference.
Section 2. A new subsection of the Comprehensive Plan (12.11 – West Arlington
Sub-Area Plan) (Exhibit “B”) shall be added to Chapter 12: Other Related Plans Adopted
by Reference, and shall be amended to read as follows:
12.11 WEST ARLINGTON SUB AREA PLAN
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan, adopted in February 2011, is a blueprint for urban
growth and development in the western neighborhoods of the City, including Smokey
Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing. Long range planning for this area include the
incorporation of guiding principles that focus around the theory of “new urbanism” and
the creation of a “sense of place.” The Plan focuses on a variety of public and private
realm recommendations, including improved connectivity, a variety of homes and
businesses, improved transportation, new civic and public spaces and improved
architecture. The Plan sets the stage for the implementation of a form-based code and the
use of transfer of development rights to increase density in the sub-area while preserving
valuable resource lands within the Stillaguamish River Valley.
Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title shall
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be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days of the date of publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of
________________, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
____________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
__________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington
West Arlington Sub Area Plan
January 18, 2011
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Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Purpose and Intent…………………………………………………………………………. 5 Sub Area Overview…….………………………………………………………….……… . 5
Brief History………………………………………….………………………………………… .6
General Vision……………………………………….……………………………………….… 7
Planning Issues and Constraints………………………………………………………….….... 7
Existing Conditions…………………………..………………………………………………… 7
The Private Realm………………………………………………………………………… 7
Land Uses……………………………………………………………………....... 7
Housing Characteristics……………………………………………………………. 8
Non-Residential Building Characteristics…………………………………………... 12
Signage……………………………………………………………………......... 12
The Public Realm………………………………………………………………………… 13
Thoroughfares……………………………………………………………….…… 13
Block Characteristics & Connectivity………………………………………………. 13
Transit Facilities………………………………………………………………….. 14
Bicycle Networks…………………………………………………………………. 14
Pedestrian Network ………………………………………………………………. 14
Utility Services……………………………………………………………………. 14
Civil Services……………………………………………………………………………… 15
Parks……………………………………………………………………………... 15
Police & Fire……………………………………………………………………… 15
Education………………………………………………………………………… 15
Other…………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Natural Environment……………………………………………………………………… 15
Topography………………………………………………………………………. 15
Soils……………………………………………………………………………… 15
Critical Areas…………………………………………………………………….. 16
Vegetation………………………………………………………………………... 16
Natural Hazards…………………………………………………………………… 16
Climate…………………………………………………………………………… 16
Sub Area Recommendations………………………………………………………………….. 17
Guiding Principles…………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Principles of New Urbanism……………………………………………………………….. 17
Form Based Codes………………………………………………………………………… 18
Public Realm Recommendations……………………………………………………………… 19
Rights-of-Way……………………………………………………………………………. 19
Thoroughfares……………………………………………………………………. 19
Block Standards & Intersection Spacing…………………………………………….. 19
Vehicular Travel Lanes……………………………………………………………. 20
Vehicular Parking Lanes…………………………………………………………… 20
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Bicycle Lanes……………………………………………………………………… 20 Curb Type………………………………………………………………………... 20
Park Strips & Center Medians……………………………………………………… 21
Landscaping………………………………………………………………………. 21
Pedestrian Walkways & Crossings………………………………………………….. 21
Curb Ramps………………………………………………………………………. 22
Traffic Calming…………………………………………………………………… 22
Utility Services……………………………………………………………………. 22
Right-Of-Way Illumination………………………………………………………... 22
Gateways…………………………………………………………………………. 23
Signs……………………………………………………………………………… 23
Civic Spaces………………………………………………………………………………. 23
Open Spaces……………………………………………………………………… 23
Location, Size & Spatial Definition…………………………………………………. 23
Private Realm Recommendations…………………………………………………………….. 24
Regulating Plan…………………………………………………………………………… 24
The Rural to Urban Hierarchy…………………………………………………….. 24
General Building Form……………………………………………………………………. 25
Density…………………………………………………………………………… 25
Arrangement……………………………………………………………… 25
Calculation……………………………………………………………….. 25
Lot Configuration…………………………………………………………………. 25
Shape…………………………………………………………………….. 25
Dimensions………………………………………………………………. 26
Bulding Placement………………………………………………………………… 26
Disposition……………………………………………………………….. 26
Orientation & Spatial Arrangement………………………………………… 26
Building Types……………………………………………………………………. 26
Land Use Types…………………………………………………………………… 27
Specific Building Form…………………………………………………………….. 27
Building Height…………………………………………………………… 27
Ground-Floor Finished Level Height……………………………………….. 28
Minimum Ground-Floor Ceiling Height……………………………………. 28
Ancillary Buildings………………………………………………………… 28
Frontage Types……………………………………………………………. 28
Architecture………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Parking…………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Location………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Required Spaces…………………………………………………………………... 30
Paving Material…………………………………………………………………… 30
TDRs…………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Implementation………………………………………………………………………………... 32
Attachments …………………………………………………………………………………… 33
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Introduction
PURPOSE & INTENT
Creation of a sub area plan for the western region of the city will provide an organized blueprint for future
urban growth and development. This is needed to correct the discontinuity of land uses and lack of
transportation connectivity that was inherited with recent annexations. In 2009, the City Council named
the Smokey Point/Island Crossing corridor as a top priority for planning.
Long-range planning for this area is intended to help ensure that quality urban design and a unique “sense of
place” is established for each neighborhood within the sub area. It is critical that residents and other
stakeholders are involved in the planning process to help foster civic pride and community.
SUB AREA OVERVIEW
The West Arlington Sub Area encompasses three neighborhoods: Smokey Point, West Bluff, and Island
Crossing. Sub area planning is typically done at the neighborhood level, but the objective here is to
coordinate development as it occurs in the western region of the city.
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan derives its name from its relative geographical position within the city
and will not replace existing neighborhood names. It is generally bounded by Interstate 5 to the west, the
Arlington Municipal Airport to the east, and city limits to the north and south (see Attachment 1.0).
Approximately 1,005 acres (1.57mi2), or about 17% of the current land area within city limits, is included
in the sub area. The Smokey Point neighborhood covers 796 acres, while West Bluff and Island Crossing
cover 85.5 and 123.6 acres respectively (see Attachment 2.0).
Land uses include a segregated mix of agriculture, commercial, and residential. Most of the area is zoned
for highway commercial and moderate residential density. Recreational open space is limited to York Park,
and a few small privately owned parks (e.g. Hero Park) although the Arlington Municipal Airport is just to
the east of the sub area and has public walking trails. Critical areas located within Island Crossing include
wetlands and floodplain and in West Bluff, steep slopes along the eastern periphery.
Much of the transportation infrastructure is not up to urban standards. Road sections that are up to standard
are fragmented as well as inconsistent in terms of streetscape design (see Attachment 3.0). Consequently,
the pedestrian realm is unsafe and not conducive to foot or bicycle traffic. Smokey Point Boulevard serves as
the only major north/south thoroughfare, while SR 531 (172nd St. NE) is the only major east/west
thoroughfare. Interstate 5, though, runs along the western boundary.
An estimated 3,773 people reside in the sub area—an average density of 3.75 people per acre. The Smokey
Point neighborhood has an estimated population of 3,675, West Bluff 84 people and Island Crossing 14
people (based on an average of 2.72 people per household).
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Brief History
The City of Arlington is situated at the forks of the Stillaguamish River. Coast Salish people from pre-
historic times, primarily of the Stillaguamish Tribe, stopped to camp at the forks as they passed up and
down the river following the abundant fish runs and otherwise using the river as a primary travel corridor.
The Stillaguamish called the place Skabalko.
Exploration of the future Arlington area by setters of European descent began around 1851 with a
prospector visit followed in 1856 by a U.S. Army trail from present day Snohomish crossing the river just
below the forks. A rough wagon road closely following the old trail brought pioneers coming from the
Marysville area in the mid-1880s; others came by canoe. A store was opened at the forks in the spring of
1887 by Nels K. Tvete and Nils C. Johnson. The White House Hotel owned by loggers Lee Rogers and Al
Dinsmore opened about 4 months later.
In the spring of 1890, two rival towns were actually platted within one month of each other in what is
present-day Arlington. Arlington was platted in March of that year and Haller City in April. Haller City,
including the store and hotel, was located on the riverbank with Arlington on higher ground to the south.
It was Haller City which contained the much of City’s present-day shoreline areas since it was located along
the river with Arlington farther inland.
Rivalry between the two towns continued for a several years, with Arlington apparently having a distinct
advantage with respect to the location of a critical railroad depot. Haller City’s location along the river
bank was not as suitable for a depot, so it was built on higher ground farther from the river, in Arlington.
By year’s end, Arlington also had an express office, a warehouse, telegraph, and a post office while Haller
City had a blacksmith, hay dealers, shoemakers, stage line, meat market, livery, hotel, and vet surgeon. By
1895, however, a number of businessmen in Haller City conceded that it would be better to be up in
Arlington. Leading were Tvete and Johnson who moved their original general store by ox team up to a lot
on 4th Street in Arlington, and others followed. Eventually, all that was left in Haller City were the
shingles mills and housing.
The two towns were incorporated into one in 1903 (taking the name of Arlington), with Division Street
serving as a reminder that there were once two towns.
The community of Smokey Point itself got its name back in the 1950s from a restaurant named the Smokey
Point Café. Located on the northwest corner of 172nd Street NE and Smokey Point Boulevard/SR 531, the
café generated a plume of smoke, hence the name Smokey Point.
Controversy erupted in the 1990s regarding annexation of the area by and between the neighboring
communities of Arlington, Lakewood and Marysville. Despite the community’s strong desire to remain
intact with one municipality, or as a newly established municipality (called Smokey Point-Lakewood), the
Snohomish County Council ended up splitting the community between the cities of Arlington and
Marysville (with their control of urban growth boundary placement), assigning Arlington the north and east
portions and Marysville the south and west portions of the Smokey Point-Lakewood community. Arlington
and Marysville proceeded with annexation of their assigned areas in 1999 and 2005 respectively.
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General Vision
The general vision for the sub area proposes that emphasis be given to the human element of place—that
close attention be given to the physical development and design of the human habitat within the sub area. By
giving attention to the physical form of the sub area, we can better ensure that the neighborhoods become
more desirable and livable places that are in harmony with the natural environment. Qualitative and
quantitative improvements are needed in both the public and private realms to achieve this. As a result,
each neighborhood should develop a distinguished character—focused around their unique topographic
features—to enhance local identity and encourage civic pride. Planning Issues & Constraints
Planning issues include deciding how to:
Improve transportation connectivity while taking into consideration existing development and
critical areas as well as traffic concerns by local residents
Find funding to bring sub-urban roads up to urban standard
Increase pedestrian safety
Acquire easements for public trails
Acquire more public space (i.e. parks)
Transition from Euclidean Zoning to Form-Based Codes
Mix land uses while preventing nuisances
Get the public involved and informed
Develop Island Crossing while protecting critical areas
Repair sprawl type development
Redevelop certain areas
Establish the sub area as a TDR receiving area
Improve civic services
The planning area lies entirely within the City’s Airport Protection District which will influence land use
and development patterns. The airport staff needs to be informed and involved in the planning process to
work out concerns and issues that they may have with regards to proposed changes in land use and
development. As development and redevelopment within the sub area occurs, proposed uses within the
Airport Protection District shall be compatible with the airport and its operations.
Existing critical areas will also affect development patterns, particularly in the Island Crossing
Neighborhood. Existing Conditions
THE PRIVATE REALM
Land Uses
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The Smokey Point and Island Crossing neighborhoods serve as gateways to the City of Arlington from
Interstate 5. Annexation of the sub area occurred in 1999 (Smokey Point), 2008 (West Bluff), and 2009
(Island Crossing). Consequently, much of the development in the sub area occurred when the area was
under Snohomish County’s jurisdiction.
The prevailing development pattern in the area is suburban sprawl with auto-scale/oriented and service
type businesses being fairly predominant. Land uses are mostly commercial and residential in nature,
although professional services are available (see Attachments 4.0 and 5.0).
Vacant properties total 271 acres, while underdeveloped parcels total 154 acres (see Attachment 6.0). This
leaves the potential for the development of an estimated 442 dwelling units (mostly single family) and
3,472,323 square feet of commercial space under current zoning regulations. These numbers, though, do
not reflect the potential for redevelopment in the Smokey Point neighborhood or development restrictions
that will exist in Island Crossing.
Housing Characteristics
Prior to the mid 20th century, few homes existed here. In the 1960s, subdivisions began to convert
agricultural and forest lands into housing tracts and significant growth followed. Today the area is
comprised of a mix of housing types: detached single-unit homes (including manufactured homes),
duplexes, townhomes, and apartment buildings.
Figure 1. Median Year of Built Dwelling Units
In the Smokey Point (SP) neighborhood, there are 1,351 dwelling units (du) (as of 2010). Fifty-four
percent of those units are detached single family houses, 8% are manufactured houses, 20% are duplexes &
townhomes, and 15% are apartments (see Figures 2-5).
The West Bluff (WB) neighborhood has 31 dwelling units. Sixty percent are detached single family houses,
20% are manufactured houses and 20% are duplexes (see Figures 2-5).
Island Crossing (IC) has five dwelling units, 80% being detached single-family houses and 20%
manufactured (see Figures 2-4).
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Figure 2. Number of Dwelling Units By Figure 3. Number of Single-Family Detached
Neighborhood Dwelling Units
Figure 4: Number of Single-Family Manufactured Figure 5: Number of Duplexes
Units
Most homes in the area fall under the architectural classification of modern post-war suburban. This
architectural type is simplistic because the early modernist movement in architecture drew its inspiration
from futuristic, not past, ideals. The most common post-war suburban housing types in the area are the
ranch styled rambler (see Figure 6), the split entry (see Figure 7), and the tri-level (see Figure 8). Post-war
suburban housing subdivisions were designed to mimic the romanticized countryside with its low density
and windy rural highways. Consequently, many of the area homes have deep setbacks and sit on relatively
large lots that abut curvilinear roads that are absent of sidewalks (see Figure 9). By the 1990s, garages
became the dominant feature of the front façade of many of the homes that were built (see Figure 10).
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Figure 6: Ranch Style Rambler Figure 7: Split-Entry House
Figure 8: Tri-Level House
After the turn of the 21st century, two-story craftsman style homes (see Figure 11) were introduced to the
pallet of housing types being built in the area. While garages continued to make up a large portion of the
front façade of homes, entryways on craftsman style homes became more distinguished because of the use of
front porches, portals and porticos.
Figure 9: 1980s Style Rambler with No Sidewalks Figure 10: Garage-dominated House
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Homeowners in some of the older housing stock (pre-1990s) have converted garages into additional living
space or have added-on to adjust for changing household needs. Older home sites (pre 1980) are beginning
to experience a valuation shift, where the lots these homes sit on are becoming worth more than the house
itself.
Figure 11: Two-story Craftsman Style House
According to 2010 tax assessment records, the average value of a dwelling unit was $188,056 in Smokey
Point, $280, 977 in West Bluff and $217,780 in Island Crossing. Smokey Point’s mean dwelling unit value
is likely lowest because of its greater diversity of housing stock which includes affordable housing options
like apartments and manufactured homes. West Bluff’s high average value is influenced by the fact that
many homes here are situated on large lots and have an underlying zoning classification of Highway
Commercial. Assessed values are broken down according to housing type (see Figures 12-15).
Figure 12: Average Assessed Value per Dwelling Figure 13: Average Assessed Value per Single-
Unit Family Detached Unit
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Figure 14: Average Assessed Value per Townhouse Figure 15: Average Assessed Value per Single-
Family Manufactured Unit
Non-Residential Building Characteristics
Much of the non-residential building stock was built toward the latter end of the last century in the form of
strip malls, storage facilities and stand alone buildings spaced relatively far from each other and on large
lots. These buildings generally don’t follow after any particular architectural style and are relatively simple
in terms of architectural design and massing. Some of the strip malls have a gallery or shop-front type façade
(see Figures 16 and 17). Most of the non-residential buildings are single story although those buildings
containing office uses are multi-story. The tallest building is the Medallion Hotel which is four stories high.
Figure 16: Typical 1970s Strip Mall Figure 17: Typical 1980s Strip Mall
Signage
Stand-alone signs advertising for businesses are typically monument signs (see Figure 18) and internally lit.
Sandwich boards and off-site signs frequently line sidewalks and park-strips (see Figure 19).
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Figure 18: Internally-lit Monument Sign Figure 19: Sandwich Board Sign THE PUBLIC REALM
Thoroughfares
Two major thoroughfares bisect the sub area—Smokey Point Boulevard and SR 531 (172nd St. NE).
Interstate 5 borders the area on the western periphery. Smokey Point Boulevard begins to the south as a
five lane arterial with sidewalks that immediately abut traffic lanes. Past 174th Place NE, the boulevard
narrows to 2 lanes with gravel shoulders until it ends at Highway 530 to the north. SR 531, identified as a
Project of Regional Significance by the Washington Transportation Commission between 43rd Ave NE and
SR 9, is also a wide arterial with sidewalks that immediately abut travel lanes until it crosses 43rd Ave NE
where it narrows to two lanes with paved shoulders. The State DOT has jurisdiction over this road and has
plans to make improvements as soon as funding becomes available. When the City’s population reaches
25,000, SR 530 will become our responsibility.
As mentioned before, 65% of the roads within the subarea are below urban standards. This means that
many of the roads lack sidewalks and park-strips in addition to curbs and gutters. Residential subdivisions
built prior to the 1980s have streets that are substandard.
In most of the old neighborhoods, road drainage occurs in adjacent open swales. Many of these swales have
been filled in by property owners, disrupting the flow of storm water runoff.
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Block Characteristics & Connectivity
Growth in the area has occurred organically, resulting in a curvilinear network of meandering streets
dominated by cul-de-sacs. The result is a high level of neighborhood fragmentation. The sub area’s
connectivity index is at 0.88 on a scale of 0-2.5, with 2.5 being the highest level of connectivity.
Transit Facilities
Community Transit serves the Smokey Point neighborhood but currently does not have stops in West Bluff
or Island Crossing (see Attachment 7.0). Routes through Smokey Point include 201/202 which run from
Smokey Point to Lynnwood; 227, which runs from Arlington Park & Ride to Smokey Point and on to
Boeing in Everett; 230 that Runs from Smokey Point to Darrington; and the 240 which runs from
Stanwood to Arlington.
Bicycle Networks
Designated bike lanes exist along two fragmented segments. The first segment runs along SR 531 from the
I-5 interchange to the 4000 block. The second segment exists along Smokey Point Boulevard in front of the
Stillaguamish Senior Center. A trail conducive for pedestrians and cyclists will be built in conjunction with
the new 173rd Place connector street (1/2 mi. in length).
Pedestrian Network
The network of sidewalks is highly fragmented (see Attachment 8.0). Sidewalk width is typically no greater
than 5 feet. On major arterials (SR 531 and SPB) and on neighborhood streets built in the 1990s, sidewalks
are immediately adjacent to travel lanes, while roads built or improved under the City’s jurisdiction include
sidewalks separated from travel lanes by 5-foot park-strips. An estimated 39% of total roadway length in
the sub area is accompanied by sidewalks.
Utility Services
Water and sewer services are split between Marysville and Arlington. Generally, the City of Marysville
provides sewer and water service in the Smokey Point neighborhood south of 180th Street and west of 43rd
and 51st Avenues, while the rest of the sub area is serviced by the City of Arlington. Some homes still use
septic systems and access water from wells (see Attachment 9.0). Other utility lines, such as power and
telephone, are generally located above ground. Streets are illuminated by suburban “cobra” style lamps.
Stormwater utility services are provided to the entire subarea by the City of Arlington. Virtually the entire
area is underlain by soils conducive to infiltration. However, many parts of Smokey Point have a shallow
depth to groundwater. In addition, most of the subarea was constructed years before annexation into the
city, so the stormwater inventory is limited and infrastructure may not be fully understood. Many
stormwater facilities do not meet current engineering standards, or have exceeded their design life, or have
been under-maintained. Finally, Heyho Creek, draining Smokey Point to the south, and Portage Creek,
draining Island Crossing to the west, are low gradient streams that do not efficiently convey urban
stormwater downstream. Consequently, localized flooding is not uncommon; fortunately, stormwater
concerns can be readily resolved with prudent planning and design.
The 2010 Comprehensive Stormwater Plan identified six capital projects in the subarea focused on
stormwater planning and water quality improvements, including two in Smokey Point proposed for joint
developer/City funding. These include design and construction of regional detention and infiltration
systems that may serve as reduced-cost incentives to developers. The permeable soils also suggest low
impact development (LID) approaches that provide source control and prevent runoff generation would do
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very well. These practices may include integration of open spaces (e.g., parks, trails, landscaping, reduced
lane widths, medians) into site design, rooftop rainwater capture for irrigation, and dispersion techniques
such as soil preparation, rain gardens, reverse slope sidewalks, “perforated” curbs, permeable pavement,
and on-site infiltration galleries.
CIVIL SERVICES
Parks
The area has one public park—York Park—which is located in Smokey Point. The Arlington Airport,
adjacent to Smokey Point, has public walking trails. Some privately owned and operated parks also exist in
the area (e.g. Hero Park near Lowes).
Police & Fire
Fire and police protection are provided by the City of Arlington. A temporary fire station exists in West
Bluff but the City plans to build a station in the near future.
Education
The Lakewood School District serves the Smokey Point Neighborhood, while Arlington School District
serves West Bluff and Island Crossing. No public schools are located in the sub area.
Other
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians has their administrative offices located in the Smokey Point
neighborhood.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Topography
Smokey Point and West Bluff are situated in a flat valley between the Tulalip and Getchell Plateaus. Island
Crossing lies within the Stillaguamish River Valley. Views of the Cascades exist from numerous points
within the area, with Mt. Pilchuck, Three Fingers and Whitehorse being most prominent.
Soils
The Smokey Point Neighborhood primarily consists of Lynnwood loamy sand soil and Custer fine sandy
loam. Small areas of Mukilteo muck and Kitsap silt loam are located in the southeast corner of the
neighborhood. The Lynnwood soil type drains well and is suitable for urban development. The Custer soil
drains poorly and is subject to a high water table during wet months but is still suitable for urban
development. Mukilteo muck is moderately permeable but has a high water table and is subject to standing
water during wet months. This soil type is not suited for urban development. Kitsap soils drain slowly but
can be developable with drainage.
Island Crossing consists of Everett gravelly sandy loam and Alderwood-Everett gravelly sandy loams. The
Everett soil drains very well and is suitable for development. The Alderwood-Everett soil drains quickly but
is not suitable for development because of its steep slopes and the high probability of erosion.
The vast majority of Island Crossing sits atop Puget silty clay loam. This soil type is deep but drains slowly
and is found in flood-plains. Urban development is restricted by high water tables and the possibility of
flooding.
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Critical Areas
The sub area encompasses portions of the Stillaguamish, Portage Creek, and Quilceda Creek watersheds
(see Attachment 10.0). Wetlands are primarily located within the Island Crossing neighborhood which
includes two waterways—South Slough and Portage Creek. West Bluff, which lies entirely within the
Portage Creek Watershed, is bounded by steep slopes along the eastern border. Critical areas in the
planning area provide habitat for salmon, cutthroat, amphibian, small and large mammals and many
different avian species.
Vegetation
The area was originally covered in evergreen forest before it first cleared for commercial logging and later
for farming and housing tracts. Mature, second growth evergreens (such as cedar and Douglas fir) now exist
scattered mostly throughout the residential areas. Native vegetation includes Douglas fir, Western
Hemlock, Red alder, Black Cottonwood, Big leaf maple. Native shrubs include Vine Maple, Indian Plum,
Service Berry, Oregon grape, Sword Fern and Salal. There are also several locations where native
mushroom species still exist in the forested areas that have recovered from logging activity.
Natural Hazards
Island Crossing is subject to fairly regular flood events from the Stillaguamish River with major flood events
in the last 10 years occurring in 2003, 2006 and January 2009. The eastern edge of West Bluff may become
subject to landslides if the existing steep slopes aren’t managed properly with appropriate setbacks and
vegetation retention. The entire sub area is subject to seismic activity although no known fault lines run
through the immediate area. Liquefaction hazard is highest in the Island Crossing neighborhood.
Climate
The area has a mild, Marine West Coast climate, receiving an average of 37.5 inches of rain annually.
Summer high temperatures peak at an average of 74 degrees and dip to an average low of 34 degrees in
winter (data obtained from www.weather.com).
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Sub Area Recommendations Guiding Principles
New Urbanism is a planning theory taking hold in municipalities across the United States. This theory
advocates for the return to time-tested methods of good urban design that have generally been disregarded
since the early 20th century (with the advent of Euclidean zoning and the automobile).
R1 Incorporate the principles of New Urbanism into the Sub Area plan.
PRINCIPLES OF NEW URBANISM:
P1 WALKABILITY – Most activities of daily life (e.g. schools, commercial services & employment
opportunities) should exist within a 15-20 minute walk of where people live. Pedestrian comfort
should be ensured by good streetscape design.
P2 CONNECTIVITY – Streets should be interconnected to form a grid network that disperses traffic and
facilitates alternate methods of transportation (like walking, bicycling and transit).
P3 MIXING LAND USES – Compatible land uses should be mixed to ensure a variety of business and
housing types are within close proximity for ease of access.
P4 VARIETY – A wide range of housing types should be encouraged to accommodate market needs.
P5 QUALITY ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN – Emphasis is placed on aesthetics, human comfort, and
optimal placement of civic spaces.
P6 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD STRUCTURE – Neighborhoods should have a discernable center and
edge with quality public spaces and art.
P7 COMPACT DESIGN – Buildings should be placed close together to help facilitate human scale and
efficient land use.
P8 SUSTAINABILITY – New development should be compatible with the natural environment and be
encouraged to incorporate eco-friendly design elements.
P9 PRESERVATION – Farmland, open space, and critical areas should be protected, with new
development directed towards already existing communities.
P10 INVOLVEMENT – Community members and stakeholders alike should participate in the planning
process.
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FORM BASED CODES
A Form-Based Code (FBC) is one of several tools that can be used by local governments to regulate growth
and development. FBCs were first developed and used 30 years ago and have since been adopted by a
growing number of communities throughout the country. Communities that agree with the principles of
New Urbanism often adopt FBCs because they have proven to be effective tool for implementing New
Urbanist principles.
With FBCs, the organizing principle behind development regulation is form, as opposed to land-use (upon
which Euclidean zoning is based). It is important to note that land use is still regulated under FBCs—in
order to prevent the occurrence of nuisances—but land uses are not the primary focus of regulations.
FBCs have five major components: a Regulating Plan (zoning map), Civic Space Standards, Building
Configuration Standards, Building Type Standards, and Architectural Standards. It is important to note that
FBCs can function as a code overlay on the City’s current Land Use Code (LUC). Where FBC and LUC
codes conflicted, the FBC would take precedence.
R1 Adopt and use Form-Based Codes as a tool for regulating development in the sub area.
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Public Realm Recommendations
The public realm includes all publicly owned and accessible spaces such as street right-of-ways, open spaces
(i.e. parks), and civic buildings. The public realm could also include any place privately owned that is
accessible to the public.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Thoroughfares
How streets are designed and laid out impacts a community’s look, feel, and function. Roadway
improvements are needed in the sub area to bring streets up to urban standards (see Existing Conditions
above), improve traffic circulation, and help establish a “unique sense of place.”
R1 Attachment 11.0 shows the recommended Road and Pedestrian Network Plan for the sub area.
o Traffic safety measures should be implemented to improve visibility and turn movements at
35th Ave NE and Smokey Point Boulevard.
o Roundabouts are recommended along 172nd Street NE/SR 531, at 43rd and 51st Avenues, at
the east leg of the “Y” intersection of Smokey Point Blvd. and SR 531, as well as other key
intersections throughout the sub area as shown on the map.
o All improvements to SR 530 and SR531, including roundabouts, shall be coordinated with
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Stillaguamish Tribe
and conform to WSDOT Design Standards.
o If proposed, a new Interstate 5 interchange at 188th Street NE shall require approval by
WSDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Future design and possible relocation
of the existing I-5 rest area would be conducted during design phases.
R2 New thoroughfare options and standards should be developed that address movement type, design
speed, pedestrian crossing time, ROW width, curb-face to curb-face width, number of traffic
lanes, presence of bicycle lanes, presence of on- street parking, curb type, parkstrips, landscaping,
walkway type, illumination, and curb radius.
R3 Streetscapes should be designed with emphasis placed on pedestrian comfort and safety.
R4 Cul-de-sacs should be prohibited with new development.
R5 Streets associated with new subdivisions should be required to provide access links to neighboring
parcels that are vacant.
R6 The establishment of private roads should be prohibited to ensure that right-of-way design
conforms to City standards.
R7 Gated thoroughfares should be expressly prohibited to allow for connectivity and ease of access for
emergency vehicles.
Block Standards & Intersection Spacing
Block standards are necessary to ensure that high levels of connectivity result with new development in the
area. Higher levels of connectivity will help make all modes of transportation more efficient—conserving
both time and resources. Any new roadway connections with State highways, including SR 530 and SR
531/172nd Street NE shall conform to WSDOT Access Guidelines. New roadway improvements shall
follow recommendations per the SR 531 Corridor Recommendations document from WSDOT.
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R1 Block standards should be developed in relation to each transect.
R2 A connectivity index standard should be set for all new subdivisions to ensure a grid network and
connectivity to undeveloped parcels.
R3 Intersection spacing should not exceed 495 feet on pedestrian oriented thoroughfares.
Vehicular Travel Lanes
Vehicular lane width influences neighborhood walkability, driver speed, and vehicle accommodation.
R1 Thoroughfare types should be sensitive to this neighborhood walkability, driver speed, and vehicle
accommodation in their design.
R2 Vehicular travel lanes should be narrower on local access streets and wider on major thoroughfares
(arterials).
R3 New vehicular lanes should not be curvilinear in design but may change angle by varying degrees.
This helps ensure good block design and discourages awkward lot shapes.
Vehicular Parking Lanes
On-street parking provides convenience, increased parking availability, and additional buffering between
the pedestrian realm and travel lanes. They can also function as method for traffic calming.
R1 On-street parking should be provided on all non-arterial roads where feasible.
R2 Parking lanes should be relatively narrow on neighborhood streets.
R3 Parking stalls on commercial streets should primarily be diagonal.
Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle lanes help to encourage bicycle use and improve the safety and comfort of both bicyclists and
pedestrians.
R1 Bicycle lanes should be provided on all new or improved streets with a design speed of 30mph or
greater (except where an adjacent paved trail exists or is planned).
R2 Bicycle lanes should be installed on the already improved section of Smokey Point Boulevard
(16400-17400 blocks).
Curb Type
Curbs help physically separate the pedestrian realm from vehicular travel lanes and provide definition to the
roadway.
R1 Vertical curbing should be included with motor-courts (access easements) to provide spatial
definition and discourage encroachment from adjacent properties.
R2 Rolled curbs may be necessary where “neckdowns” occur to accommodate the turning radius of
large vehicles.
R3 Horizontal curbs should be included with rear alleys to provide spatial definition or support
drainage.
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Park Strips & Center Medians
Park strips provide a buffer between travel lanes and sidewalks—increasing pedestrian comfort and
softening the streetscape.
R1 Parkstrip widths should be increased on new or improved roads from the standard 5 feet to a
minimum 7 feet.
R2 Creative uses for parkstrips, such as gardening, should be allowed in residential neighborhoods.
R3 Parkstrips should be added on the already improved section of Smokey Point Boulevard (16400 -
17400 blocks).
R4 Landscaped center medians should be added to Smokey Point Boulevard and incorporated where
feasible on new streets.
Landscaping
Landscaped parkstrips and roadway medians soften the streetscape and add to the overall quality of a place
by improving air quality, reducing the “heat island” effect, providing water quality treatment, and reducing
the amount of impervious surface.
R1 Landscaping along arterials should be low-maintenance (and native) except for in certain areas the
city may want emphasized.
R2 A single street tree species should be selected for use in parkstrips along Smokey Point Boulevard.
R3 A limited list of approved street trees should be assigned to specific thoroughfare types for aesthetic
uniformity.
Pedestrian Walkways & Crossings
Sidewalk design is important for pedestrian accommodation. Unique design features can also add to a
community’s “unique sense of place.”
R1 Appropriate sidewalk width should be prescribed to each thoroughfare type and associated building
types.
R2 On commercial streets, sidewalk width should be wide enough to not only accommodate
pedestrians but uses from adjacent buildings that may extend out onto the sidewalk (such as an
outdoor café or sidewalk sale).
R3 Sidewalks in the right-of-way should parallel vehicular travel lanes to ensure walking distances are
minimized.
R4 Special design elements, such as stamping and name imprinting, should be considered for
commercial streets.
R5 Street furniture should be included for pedestrian comfort, especially on commercial streets.
R6 The use of sky bridges should be considered on major arterials to increase crossing options and
walkability.
R7 Unique crosswalk designs should be used on all pedestrian street crossings.
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Curb Ramps
Curb ramps provide access between the sidewalk and the street and are critical for the safety of individuals
with disabilities.
R1 Combined parallel and perpendicular curb ramps should be used instead of diagonal curb ramps so
that drivers can more easily decipher the intended direction of the pedestrian.
R2 Curb extensions should be used on neighborhood and commercial streets to increase pedestrian
visibility and reduce pedestrian crossing times.
Traffic Calming
Traffic calming is necessary to ensure drivers do not speed on roads where safety and high traffic volume are
concerns.
R1 Traffic calming devices should be used in roadway design of local access streets and put in place on
some existing streets in the sub area.
R2 Suggested traffic calming devices for local access streets include: raised crosswalks, textured
surfacing, traffic circles, realigned intersections, neckdowns, center island narrowings, and raised
intersections.
Utility Services
R1 Utility lines above ground on Smokey Point Boulevard should be placed under-ground to help
improve the streets visual appeal.
R2 All future developments should utilize innovative and low-impact designs to manage stormwater in
the area. The use of raingardens should be highly encouraged where groundwater infiltration is
adequate. Additionally, a regional approach for managing stormwater should be evaluated with the
concept of infiltration to match the design completed for the Airport Business Park along the north
side of 172nd Street NE/SR 531.
Right-Of-Way Illumination
Improvements in right-of-way illumination are needed in the area to increase both driver and pedestrian
safety. Particular attention should be given to the illumination of the pedestrian realm.
R1 Unique street lamps should be used on new and improved right-of-ways instead of cobra-style
street lamps in an effort to help create a “sense of place” for the area.
R2 Street lamps should be able to accommodate hanging flower-baskets and/or banners where
appropriate.
R3 Different street lamp types of the same style should be assigned for use with specific thoroughfare
types.
R4 Street lamps should illuminate both travel lanes and sidewalks.
R5 Measures should be taken to ensure that light pollution and energy consumption are minimized,
especially near critical areas and within the Airport Protection District.
R6 On neighborhood streets, placement of street lamps should be limited to intersections because
porch lights on individual homes usually provide sufficient light.
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Gateways
Gateways are need in the area to help give spatial definition to City boundaries, welcome visitors, and
distinguish the individual neighborhoods that exist in the sub area.
R1 Gateways should be placed at all major entrances to the sub area (see Attachment 12.0). Major
entrance points include:
16400 Block of Smokey Point Boulevard
16400 Block of 51st AVE NE
3200 Block of 172nd St. NE
2600 Block of HWY 530
R2 Gateways should include neighborhood name under the City name.
R3 Gateways should be developed as monuments instead of roadside signs.
R4 Gateways should be placed in center medians where feasible. Where monument signs are placed
along SR 530 or SR 531, signs shall comply with clear zone regulations as required by WSDOT.
SIGNS
Directional signs are needed to help visitors navigate their way around Smokey Point, West Bluff and Island
Crossing and as well as towards other sections of town.
R1 Wayfinding signs should be oriented toward drivers, cyclists and pedestrians and should be
strategically placed throughout the sub area.
R2 Neighborhood monument signs should be encouraged at the entrance to neighborhoods to help
visitors identify neighborhoods while also providing ownership to residents.
CIVIC SPACES
Open Spaces
Open spaces are vital to a community’s health and vibrancy and become increasingly valuable as
communities mature in density. A variety of civic spaces should be encouraged in the sub area to improve
the area’s livability.
R1 Recommended types of open spaces include playgrounds, parks, trails, greens, sports fields, plazas,
and squares.
Location, Size & Spatial Definition
R1 With new development, open space should not be made up of the residual space that is left after
buildings are placed on site. Instead, new site plans should be organized around well
placed/designed open spaces.
R2 In residential developments, dwelling units adjacent to open spaces should be oriented facing the
open space.
R3 Squares and plazas should be spatially framed and activated by buildings and streets on at least two
sides.
R4 Minimum size and shape requirements should be established for each type of civic open space to
ensure that each space is scaled appropriately for the planned use.
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Private Realm Recommendations
The private realm is generally defined as all real property that is held or owned by individuals or entities
other than the public. Some property in the private realm can be quasi-public in that it is privately owned
and maintained but open to, and commonly used by, the public.
REGULATING PLAN
The Rural-to-Urban Hierarchy
The central component of a Form-Based Code is the concept that communities should have discernable
neighborhood centers and edges. This is achieved through zoning that is organized around development
intensity. Each zone (called a “transect”) (see Figure 20) is purposefully assigned to a land area as part of the
Regulating Plan (zoning map), establishing a sequential “hierarchy” of development intensity. This is in
contrast to Euclidean Zoning which often falls short of establishing an organized pattern of development.
R1 Replace existing zoning with new transect zones consistent with FBCs (see Attachment 13.0)
Figure 20: Rural to Urban Transect
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GENERAL BUILDING FORM
DENSITY
Arrangement
Current zoning in the sub area doesn’t establish an organized pattern of density distribution and as a
consequence, a well defined neighborhood center hasn’t developed. In order to help the community
develop a “sense of place” with a vibrant neighborhood center, differing levels of allowed development
intensity need to be spatially organized and defined.
R1 Reinforce the rural-to-urban hierarchy through the establishment of transect zoning (see Regulating
Plan above).
Calculation
Density is currently calculated by lot size, lot coverage and building height (in ft.) restrictions. This
encourages applicants to maximize total lot yields when subdividing and discourages good urban design.
R2 Density should be calculated by a guaranteed set number of allowable dwelling units per acre. This
gives applicants predictability and the flexibility needed to adhere to spatial arrangement
requirements set forth in the FBC.
LOT CONFIGURATION
Shape
Lot shape impacts how a building is able to engage the public realm. “Flag” lots (Figure 22) disrupt the
urban fabric because of their isolative nature and “stacked” lots fail to create a vibrant urban form because
they hide buildings from the public realm. In commercial areas within the sub area, “flag” lots and “stacked”
lots have severely limited the visibility of some businesses from the public realm, making them difficult to
find and access (block standards will also help solve this problem).
Figure 22: Flag Lot
R1 The creation of “flag” lots should be prohibited.
R2 New lots should adhere to the parameters set regarding spatial arrangement to prevent “stacked
lots”.
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R3 New lots should be required to be rectangular in shape with exceptions provided to accommodate
certain topographical realities or other limiting factors such as easements.
Dimensions
Dimensional requirements have an impact on the spatial arraignment of both short and long plat
developments. Currently, lot creation is regulated by minimums. Minimum lot width requirements can
prevent good infill projects and should only be used in rural zones to help preserve the open character.
Maximum lot width parameters can help ensure that new development is appropriately scaled to the desired
urban form for the area.
R1 Replace minimum lot width requirements with maximum lot width parameters calibrated to each
transect to ensure new development is properly scaled.
BUILDING PLACEMENT
Disposition
Building placement has an impact on the overall urban form and plays a role in shaping the public realm as
well. Current zoning regulations in the sub area only proscribe setback requirements that require buildings
to be placed somewhere in the lot interior. This limits developers from making better use of limited space,
(particularly in higher density transects) and fails to encourage the development of a cohesive and
predictable urban form.
R1 Set parameters for acceptable building dispositions by transect to encourage good urban form.
R2 Incorporate build-to-lines/zones for building fronts to ensure a contiguous street-wall develops and
that the public realm is appropriately defined.
R3 Recommended building dispositions include: edge yard, side yard, rear yard and specialized.
Orientation & Spatial Arrangement
Commercial buildings subject to design review must meet a set of design criteria, including orientation and
spatial arrangement. However, under the current code, options for residential building orientation are not
specified or defined. Consequently, by default, buildings in both short and long plats face either the right-
of-way, access easement, or a parking lot. By allowing and defining different spatial arrangements, variety
can be added to the urban fabric and more housing/commercial options can be provided to the market.
R1 Set parameters for acceptable building orientations and spatial arrangements of both short and long
plats to encourage variety in the urban form.
R2 The following are recommended orientations/spatial arrangements: street, linear court, square
court, and motor court (residential use only).
BUILDING TYPES
A wider variety of Building Types should be encouraged within the sub area, particularly in the housing
stock. Having a variety of housing types will enrich the existing urban fabric by providing a greater range of
housing options for current and future residents.
R1 Desired Building Types for the sub area should specified, defined, and assigned to an appropriate
transect and Thoroughfare Type. Recommended allowed Building Types include:
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Detached, Single Unit Houses (including cottages, bungalows, etc.)
Twin Houses
ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Village Houses
Rowhouses
Stacked Housing Units (low, medium rise)
Mansion House Apartment/Condo bldg.
Courtyard Apartment/Condo bldg.
Live/Work Units
Shopkeeper Dwellings
Mixed Use Bldgs. with residential component (low, medium rise)
Commercial Bldgs. w/o residential component (low, medium rise)
Parking Structures
Civic Buildings
R2 In residential subdivisions, similar floor plans should not be placed side-by-side.
R3 Code requirements should ensure a variety of floor plans are used in residential subdivisions. LAND USE TYPES
Land uses in the area are highly segregated and mixed uses should be encouraged to reduce auto-
dependency and allow for greater variety in the urban fabric. Under FBCs, land uses are often listed in a
more generic form compared to Euclidean Zoning. This is done to allow for more flexibility in the number
and types of allowed land uses. Subtypes of general land uses that need more discretionary review and/or
distinction between and within each transect are also listed. For simplicity, land uses that are not allowed
should be omitted unless certain uses need to be expressly prohibited.
R1 Mixed use should be encouraged to reduce auto-dependency and increase walkability.
R2 Allowed Land Use Types should be concise for simplicity and calibrated by transect.
R3 Recommended general Land Use Types (liberally interpreted) for the sub area include:
Assembly, Recreation, and Education
Residential
Retail
Services: Business, Financial, and Professional
Services: General
Transportation, Communication, and Associated Infrastructure
SPECIFIC BUILDING FORM
The purpose of Building Form regulations is to help ensure cohesive urban form. Buildings create “walls”
that spatially define public spaces such as a street or park. The impact of buildings on the public realm
should not be underestimated and therefore be carefully regulated.
Building Height
Building height that is simply regulated by feet encourages applicants to use minimal floor heights to
maximize as many floors as possible which can lead to poor building design. Instead, height restrictions
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based on number of stories allows applicants the flexibility to build stories with higher floor-to-ceiling
dimensions which helps ensure buildings are functional for a variety of uses.
R1 Building height should be regulated by number of stories (above ground) instead of feet to allow for
better building functionality (although airport height restrictions would still apply).
R2 Where parcels in a higher order Transect (T4, T5) abut a mostly residential, lower order Transect,
the allowable building height should not be greater than ½ stories higher than allowed in the
neighboring lower order Transect for all building that occurs within 35 feet of the transitional
property line to ensure cohesive transitions between zones.
Ground-Floor Finished Level Height
The ground-floor finished level height is the distance between ground level and the first floor of a building
measured at the front façade. This measurement becomes critical in higher density areas where privacy from
the public realm is desired.
R1 Ground-floor finished level height should be a minimum of 18 inches for residential units and 6
inches maximum for commercial and retail uses. Residential units close to the sidewalk should
have higher ground-floor finished level heights to provide privacy from the pedestrian realm.
Minimum Ground-Floor Ceiling Height
This regulation helps ensure that the street level story is functional for businesses in mixed-use and
commercial buildings.
R1 Minimum ground-floor ceiling height for mixed use and commercial buildings should be 14 feet to
ensure floor space is compatible for commercial uses.
Ancillary Buildings
Ancillary buildings are usually associated with single family residential units and can function as a detached
garage, ADU, or both. More ADUs are needed in the sub area to help provide more affordable housing that
is evenly distributed throughout the area.
R1 Second story windows should avoid facing into the nearest adjacent parcel.
R2 Regulations should ensure ancillary buildings are not equal or nearly equal to the principle building
in terms of size.
R3 An appropriate distance should separate the ancillary building from the principle building to ensure
an appropriate relationship.
Frontage Types
The front façade of a building plays an important role in engaging the public realm. The purpose of
regulating front facades is to ensure that the transition from the public to private realm is appropriately
defined. Current codes for the area don’t set requirements for front facades. In residential areas, garages
have become the dominant feature of front facades.
R1 Allowed frontage types should be associated with specific building types. Recommended frontage
types include:
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R2 Dimensional standards should be set for all frontage types to ensure proper design. For instance,
porches need a minimum 6 feet clear depth to be functional.
R3 With subdivisions, minimum percentage standards should be set to ensure a variety of Frontage
Types are used.
R4 In commercial areas, awnings should be allowed to encroach over sidewalks to add human scale and
protection to pedestrians from inclement weather. Awnings should also have a minimum clearance
and not be allowed to conflict with street trees or lighting.
R5 Upper story gallery facades should not be used as a primary means of upper story building
circulation in order to allow for outdoor uses by upper story businesses/residents.
Architectural standards will help give the sub area a more distinguished look and feel—adding to the
creation of a unique “sense of place” for the community.
ARCHITECTURE
R1 Architectural standards should be used in place of design guidelines in order to make development
review more predictable, fair, and expedited for applicants.
R2 Architectural standards should be based on historical and local precedents/preferences.
R3 Use of vinyl or similar siding should be prohibited.
R4 Low-Impact design elements should be defined and encouraged.
Where parking is located and how many spaces are required, has a significant impact on urban design,
pedestrian comfort and safety, walkability of a place, development costs, how much land is covered in
asphalt relative to the associated building footprint, and how destinations are primarily accessed.
PARKING
LOCATION
R1 To prevent the occurrence of “garagescape” and to help “activate” residential streets as well as
increase pedestrian safety, vehicular access to Lots should be taken from a rear alley. Where alleys
are not feasible with new development, garages and parking areas should be located within the third
layer of the Lot. Driveways of neighboring lots should be placed side-by-side.
R2 On-site parking associated with mixed use and commercial buildings should be located to the side
and/or rear to allow for buildings to be placed close to the right-of-way, which helps to activate the
street front and encourage walkability.
R3 In the Neighborhood Center transect, on-site parking should be located in the block interior.
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R4 On-street parking should be included on all non-arterial roads where feasible to help reduce the
size of parking lots and support businesses in commercial areas as well as allow a place for guests to
park in residential areas.
R5 The City should encourage shared parking areas to help reduce development costs and the overall
amount of land used for parking.
R6 Access drives to parking areas should be consolidated to reduce the amount of curb-cuts in
sidewalks, which increases pedestrian comfort and safety.
REQUIRED SPACES
R1 Parking requirements should be calibrated in relation to each transect and allowed building types
therein to ensure parking requirements don’t prevent the creation of a walkable community.
R2 In the Neighborhood Center transect, developers should be encouraged to “unbundle” the cost of
parking from the cost of housing to encourage affordability. Unbundling means housing units and
parking spaces are sold separately.
R3 On street parking in front of commercial and mixed use buildings should count towards required
parking spaces to help reduce the amount of private land consumed by parking spaces.
R4 To help small businesses, minimum parking requirements should be waived for commercial uses
occupying less than 2,500 square feet of space.
R5 A strategy should be developed for encouraging shared parking to help maximize efficiency.
R6 To allow for more affordable housing, required on-site parking spaces should not be required to be
covered (i.e., homes shouldn’t be required to have garages).
R7 To make transportation alternatives more feasible in the area, accommodation should be given to
pedestrians and bicyclists through incorporation of good streetscape and urban design.
R8 In an effort to encourage affordable housing, on-site parking should be waved for ADUs less than or
equal to 350 square feet.
PAVING MATERIAL
R1 Low impact design elements should be used to reduce storm-water run-off from parking areas
associated with commercial, mixed use and residential uses.
a. Storm-water retention ponds should be designed look and function like natural ponds.
In an effort to create higher quality development in the sub area, a land use incentive called Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR) will be used. This voluntary, incentive-based approach is an effort to guide
growth away from productive agricultural and natural resource lands to more urbanized areas which can
benefit from higher densities.
TDRs
Within the TDR program, there are sending properties and receiving properties. Properties located
outside the City in the Stillaguamish River Valley adjacent to the West Bluff and Island Crossing
neighborhoods would qualify as a TDR sending properties. The sending property’s development right is
turned into a tradable commodity, the landowner is compensated based on current market conditions, and
the property itself is preserved through a conservation easement. With the use of TDR certificates from the
sending site, a developer will be able to use the development rights at a receiving property to achieve higher
densities than would otherwise be permitted.
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Within the TDR program, there are multiple benefits achieved. The property owners receive
compensation and maintain low property taxes while still continuing to operate their business and live on-
site. The Stillaguamish Valley would continue to be preserved and maintained for food production and for
conservation of the natural resource and riverine habitats along the rivers and creeks. And, the local
developers within the City limits would be able to develop their properties in the future with higher
development potential.
R1 The sub area should be established as a TDR receiving area in an effort to help preserve the rural
nature of the Stillaguamish River Valley.
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Implementation
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan shall serve as an implementation strategy to support the vision of the
residents of Smokey Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing, as well as the Growth Management Act and
Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies.
With the use of Form Based Code, TDR program and other strategies as outlined in this document, the goal
is to enable Smokey Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing to create their own unique sense of identity while
maintaining the same community values that are known for the City of Arlington.
An implementation plan for the Sub Area Plan should be developed to identify the number of initiatives that
will occur over the next several years. The implementation plan will be necessary in order to carry-out the
recommendations that have been outlined in this Plan.
It is important that the community be involved throughout the implementation process. The City Council,
as well as the Planning Commission, will play a substantial role in the adoption of this and future guiding
documents. Prior to approval from the Council, the Sub Area plan will need to be discussed with various
groups, including:
1. Stakeholders
a. Community Residents & Businesses
b. Chamber of Commerce
c. Rotary Club
d. Stillaguamish Tribe
e. Community Transit
2. City Departments (i.e. Community Development, Public Works, Utilities, Airport)
3. City Advisory Committees
a. Planning Commission
b. Airport Commission
c. Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission
After approval, a Form Based Code (FBC) will need to be created and adopted into the City’s Land Use
Code (LUC) and new transect zoning districts will need to be created. Although the FBC will act as an
overlay to the base zoning, the FBC for the sub area will likely require substantive changes to the LUC as
development occurs over time.
As redevelopment occurs within the sub area, the City will need to monitor development patterns and
evaluate progress of the Sub Area Plan implementation. The FBC and LUC should be calibrated as needed
to adjust for development and market conditions, community needs and the overall vision of the sub area.
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39th Dr. NE 17600-17700 0.10 LA 2 No No --
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177th Pl NE 4100-4300 0.15 LA 2 No No --
178th Pl NE 3900-4100 0.10 LA 2 No No --
39th DR NE 17800-17900 0.06 LA 2 No No --
179th Pl NE 3700-4000 0.19 LA 2 No No --
37th Dr. NE 17800-17900 0.06 LA 2 No No --
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177th Pl NE 3600-3800 0.12 LA 2 No No --
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43rd Ave NE 17200-18000 0.50 LC 2 No No --
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Attachment 4.0 Business Inventory
Advertising & Media
Press/Publications/Radio/Marketing
Business Name Address Neighborhood
American Printers 16821 Smokey Point Blvd. SP
Mr. Deez Marketing Group 19018 Smokey Point Blvd. WB
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Ancient Arts Family Karate 3131 Smokey Pt Dr. SP
Club Paradise 16820 Smokey Pt Blvd. SP
Automotive & Marine
Sales/Oil Change/Cleaning
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Crossroads Mkt/Car Wash 5200 172nd St. NE SP
Jiffy Lube 17317 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Les Schwab 16607 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Marysville Speed ‘n
Custom
18824 Smokey Pt. Blvd. WB
Margo’s Safety 1 Driving
School
16710 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #202 SP
Oil Can Henry’s 3905 171st St NE SP
Rairdon Auto 16610 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
O’Reilly Auto Supply 3533 172nd St. NE SP
Smokey Point Buick/GM 16632 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Computers & Telecommunications
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Smart Wireless 3617 172nd St. NE SP
Construction Equipment & Contractors
Architectural Design & Building
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Chopelas & Associates
(Engineering & Design)
3611 168th St. NE SP
Gray & Osborne, INC
(Consulting Engineers)
3710 168th St. NE SP
HomeRite Construction 17215 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
PowerCo Drywall 18824 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #101 SP
Finance & Insurance
Banks/Credit Unions/Insurance/Financial & Investment Services
Business Name Address Neighborhood
American Insure-All 3323 169th Pl. NE #D SP
Bank of America 3230 172nd St. NE SP
Cascade Bank 3532 172nd St. NE SP
Chase Bank 3704 172nd St. NE SP
Country Financial 3710 168th St. NE A201 SP
Diversified Research 4007 168th St. NE SP
Edward Jones 3707 172nd St NE #14 SP
Edward Jones 3719 168th St NE SP
Farmers Insurance 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Farmers Insurance 19127 Smokey Pt. Blvd. Bldg 2 WB
Farmers Insurance 16817 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Key Bank 17311 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Mt. Crest Credit Union 3710 168th St. NE #A108 SP
North County Bank 16419 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Schlagel Insurance 17215 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Total Buy, Sell and Loan 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Union Bank 3506 168th St. NE SP
Vintage Lane Venture Group 3710 168th St. NE #207B SP
Whidbey Island Bank 4220 172nd St. NE SP
Fuel
Gas Stations/Heating/Natural Gas
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Aire Force Heating & Gas 3810 166th Pl. NE #W-1 SP
76 2313 SR 530 NE IC
Chevron 2233 SR 530 NE IC
Safeway Gas 3521 172nd St NE SP
Shell 3316 172nd St. NE SP
Tesoro 2324 SR 530 E IC
Government & Education
Business Name Address Neighborhood
Liquor & Wine 3704 172nd St. NE #G SP
Postal & Pay Licensing Sub-Agency 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
U.S Post Office/Smokey Pt. Branch 3621 168th St. NE SP
WA State Dept. of Social/Health
Services
3704 172nd St NE #P SP
WA State Drivers Licensing 3704 17nd St. NE #K1 SP
Health Care
Dental/Hospitals & Clinics/Chiropractors/Medical/Dental & Nursing Care/Pharmacy
Business Name Address Neighborhood
All American Hearing Aids 3402 173rd Pl. NE #102 SP
Alpine Professional
Center***
17432 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #102-
103
SP
Arlington Pediatric
Dentistry
3710 168th St. NE SP
Compass Health 3220 173rd Pl NE SP
Cumulus Professional
Park****
16410 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Ernst Chiropractic Clinic 16714 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Family Dentistry 3210 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Gutierrez Chiropractic 3704 172nd St. #N SP
Message Therapy 16410 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #303 SP
N. Sound Physical Therapy 3405 172nd St. NE #10 SP
Pilchuck Plaza – Doctors (2) 3710 168th Pl. NE SP
Points & Pathways
Acupuncture
3710 168th St. NE #A101 SP
Professional Services Ctr** 3225 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Puget Sound Kidney Center 18828 Smokey Pt. Blvd. WB
Smokey Point Chiropractic 4113 172nd St. NE SP
Smokey Point Family
Dentistry
3533 172nd St. NE #B SP
Stillaguamish Behavioral
Health Center
4126 172nd St. NE #B SP
The Pacific Building* 3210 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
*Acupuncture, dentists (2)
**Lee & Associates—Attorney’s, Timberland Reality Group, Smokey Point Orthodontics, doctors (2)
***Chiropractors (2), Foot & Ankle Specialist, Vision Clinic, Dentist
****Vision Center, Cascade Valley Clinic, Harmony Massage Therapy, Family Dentistry, Hellerwork
Healing Arts, Pharmacy, Psychiatric Practitioner, M.P.C Clinic—permanent cosmetics, Lavenders Skin
Care, Terry Benham Physical Therapy, Smokey Point Massage Therapy, Cascade Rehab Associates, NW
Eye Surgeons, Alpine Recovery Services.
Home & Garden
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Lowe’s 3300 169th Pl. NE SP
Parker Paint 17306 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Sherman Williams Paint 3707 172nd St. NE SP
Virtual Floor 3323 169th Pl. NE #E SP
Legal
Tax Preparation/Attorney’s/Legal Services
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Riley Lee, Attorney 3325 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Abelite Law Office 16710 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #200 SP
Witsoe-Haug & Associates 3727 168th St. NE SP
Lodging & Travel
Hotels/Motels/Travel Agencies
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Arlington Chamber of
Commerce
3710 168th St. NE SP
Arlington Motor Inn 2214 SR 530 IC
Medallion Hotel 16710 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Smokey Point Motor Inn 17329 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Snohomish County
Tourism
3710 168th St. NE SP
Manufacturing, Production & Wholesale
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Aire Force Heating & Gas 3810 166th Pl. NE #w1 SP
Artistic Drywall Textures,
INC
3810 166th Pl. NE #205 SP
Duncan Electric 4413 196th Pl NE WB
R & S Electric 18220 Smokey Pt. Blvd SP
Hertz Rental 16424 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Indian Fireworks SR 530 & Smokey Pt. Blvd. IC
National Food Corp. 6524 180th St. NE SP
NORETEP Poeschel &
Schultz
19203 Smokey Pt. Blvd IS
NW Pluming Contractors 3810 166th Pl. NE #123 SP
Olympic Security 3810 166th Pl. NE #101 & W5 WB
Pacific Surveying
Equipment
16716 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #1 SP
Smokey Point Electric, INC 3810 166th Pl. NE#203 SP
Personal Services & Care
Beauty Salons/Spas/Massage Therapy/Security Services/Childcare
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Advanced Mobility 3710 168th St. NE #201 SP
All Mind & Body 3719 168th St. NE #C SP
Arlington Massage 18725 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Chrysalis Clinic—
Cosmetics
3710 168th St. NE #B101 SP
CK Nails & Spa 3323 169th Pl. NE #H SP
Cleaners 3704 172nd St NE #J SP
Communication for Kids
(Pediatric Speech
Pathologists)
3710 168th St. NE B #103 SP
Crown Creations Hair
Design
4127 172nd St. NE #B SP
Hair Masters 3704 172nd St. NE #M SP
Hair Masters 3411 169th Pl. NE #G SP
Hi-Tek Nails 3405 172nd St. NE #6 SP
Hot Tans 3411 169th Pl. NE #F SP
Jenny’s Family Haircuts 19201 Smokey Pt. Blvd. WB
Kids ‘N Us Childcare 3602 166th Pl. NE SP
Kids N’ Play Learning Ctr 3707 168th St. NE#3 SP
Little Caboose Daycare 19702 48th Ave. NE WB
Mariner Hair Design 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. Ste. D SP
Suds & Duds Laundry 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. #H SP
NW Children’s School 3833 168th St. NE #1 SP
Shawna’s Family Daycare 4628 191st Pl. NE WB
Ronning Chiropractic &
Massage
3116 A 188th St. NE SP
Salon Daidree 3426 177th Pl NE SP
Salon Savvy 3710 168th St NE B #101 SP
Smokey Pt. Cleaners 3323 169th Pl NE SP
Smokey Pt. Daycare 3719 168th Pl NE #E SP
Sophisticut 3719 168th St NE #A SP
Tina’s Family Daycare 20008 48th Dr. NE WB
Pets & Veterinary
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Advanced Care Animal
Clinic
16820 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #2 SP
Family Pet Medical Surgery 3704 172nd St. NE #L SP
Smokey Pt. Animal Hospital 16720 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Smokey Pt. Grooming 3833 168th St. NE #3 SP
Real Estate, Moving & Storage
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Bull Dog Self Storage 3832 172nd St. NE SP
Midway Reality 17303 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Papa’s Lockers 16632 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Ramo Realty 16710 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
RE/Max 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. #B SP
Sterling Realty-Smokey Pt.
Mini Storage
3830 168th St. NE SP
Religious/Community Organizations
Church Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Iglesia Agape 17215 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Jake’s House Ministries 18824 Smokey Pt. Blvd, #105 WB
Smokey Point Community
Church
17721 Smokey Pt. Blvd SP
Smokey Point Church of
Christ
18526 35th Ave NE WB
Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints
17222 43rd Ave. NE SP
Restaurants, Food & Beverages
Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Fast Food, Espresso Stands
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
#1 Teriyaki 3405 172nd St. NE #A23 SP
Alfy’s Pizza 3405 173rd Pl. NE SP
Baskin Robbins 3411 169th Pl NE #I SP
BLVD Espresso 16831 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Buzz Inn 17216 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Country Mudd 5200 172nd St. NE SP
Denny’s 2202 SR 530 E IC
Domino’s Pizza 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
El Gitano 3528 168th St. NE SP
Ellie’s Restaurant 3525 168th Pl. NE SP
Iversen Dairy Distributing 3818 168th St. NE #13 SP
Jack-In-The-Box 3818 172nd St. NE SP
KFC 3433 1679th Pl NE SP
Las Coronas 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
McDonalds 3529 172nd St. NE SP
Moose Creek BBQ 3617 172nd St. NE #5 SP
Nadine’s All American 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. #8 SP
Olympic Pizza House 17324 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Papa Murphy’s 3411 169th Pl. NE #H SP
Paraiso 3611 168th St. NE SP
Patty’s Nest Egg 2310 SR 530 NE IC
Peking Palace 16820 Smokey Pt. Blvd.#3 SP
Pho Dat 3411 169th Pl. NE #E SP
Produce Place 5702 172nd St. NE #D SP
Safeway 3532 172nd St. NE SP
7-11 17127 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Smoke Shop SR 530 & Smokey Pt. Blvd IC
Smokey Point Espresso 17316 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Sports Buzz, The 2431 SR 530 NE IC
Starbucks 3617 172nd St. NE SP
Subway 16820 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #1 SP
Taco Del Mar 3707 172nd St. NE SP
Taco Time 3405 172nd St. NE SP
Teriyaki Point 3617 172nd St. NE #4 SP
Tokyo House Restaurant 3323 169th Pl. NE #G SP
Wendy’s 3404 172nd St. NE SP
Shopping & Specialty Retail
Antiques/Florists /Drug Store
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Aunt Mary’s Quilt Shop 3323 169th Pl NE SP
Big Foot Music 3405 172nd St. NE #21 SP
Brushstrokes Art Supply 5702 172nd St. NE #B SP
Casa de Novias 17306 Smokey Pt. Dr. #15 SP
Games Plus 17306 Smokey Pt. Dr. #19 SP
Hook, Line & Sinker 17306 Smokey Pt. Dr. #18 SP
Mailbox Depot 3405 172nd St. NE #5 SP
Pacific Survey Supply 16716 Smokey Pt. Blvd. #1 SP
Reader’s Choice Used Books 3323 169th Pl. NE #F SP
Rite Aid 17226 Smokey Pt. Blvd. SP
Smokey Point Jewelry &
Pawn
3405 172nd St. NE #23 SP
Smokin 67 3405 172nd St. NE #4 SP
The Glass Cottage 4127 172nd St. NE SP
Technical Advantage 16710 Smokey Pt. Blvd.#304 SP
Your Healthy Home Store 3405 172nd St. NE SP
Virtual Floor 3323 169th Pl. NE #E SP
Sports & Recreation
Fitness/Country Clubs
Business Name Parcel Reference Number Neighborhood
Gold’s Gym 3131 Smokey Pt. Dr. SP
Northwest Dance & Acro
Center
5200 172nd St. NE #104 SP
Trinity Martial Arts 3405 172nd St. NE SP
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Zoning is shown for West Arlington Sub-Area and Aviation Flightline only. Water bodies, water courses(2006),Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems, GIS dataset.
Cartographer : LB
File : WArlAttachment5.0.mxd
Date :9/1/2010
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.
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Attachment 6.0 Available Land Inventory
Conditions Under Current Zoning
Neighborhood Acreage Parcels1 Avg. Size Infill-Res. Infill-Com.
Smokey Point 796 1343 0.59ac 422 du
West Bluff 85 51 1.67ac 20 du
Island Crossing 124 34 3.65ac 0 du
Total:
1005 1428 442 du 3472323 sf
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Zoned RMD 21.61 11 1.96 129 du*
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Premature Land Acreage Parcels Avg. Size Infill-Res. Infill-Com.
Zoned HC 102.58 31 3.31 1027728 sf
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Zoned RMD 45.31 48 1.01 288 du*
Zoned RHD 2.12 2 1.06 25 du**
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1Some properties have multiple parcel numbers to indicate that there is more than one owner.
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Water bodies, water courses(2006),Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems, GIS dataset.
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Water bodies, water courses(2006) Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems, GIS dataset.
Cartographer : LB
File : WArlAttachment9.0.mxd
Date :9/01/2010
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.
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File : WArlingtonAtt10.0.mxd
Date :9/1/2010
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.
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Applied Principles: 1. Connectivity 2. Accomodation for a Variety of Transposrtation Types 3.Sprawl Repair
Cartographer : LB
File : WArlAttachment11.0.mxd
Date :10/19/2010
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.
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Water bodies, water courses(2006),Snohomish County Dept of Information Systems, GIS dataset.
Cartographer : LB
File : WArlAttachment12.0.mxd
Date :9/1/2010
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.
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Cartographer : LB
File : WArlAttachment13.0.mxd
Date :9/1/2010
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.
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Chapter 12:
Other Related Plans Adopted
by Reference
12.1 PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER .............................................................................. 12-1
12.2 SEWER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................................................... 12-1
12.3 WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................................................... 12-1
12.4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ......................................... 12-3
12.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN ........................................................................ 12-3
12.6 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN .................................................................................... 12-3
12.7 SHORELINE MASTER PLAN ................................................................................. 12-6
12.8 ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN .................................... 12-6
12.9 LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN .................................... 12-6
12.10 SNOHOMISH COUNTY SOLID W ASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................... 12-6
12.11 WEST ARLINGTON SUB AREA PLAN…………………………………………... 12-6
City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Other Plans Adopted by Reference
12 - 6 5 December 2005February 2011
siderations. Among these are: aviation de-
mand, aviation activity forecasts, aircraft
operational characteristics, facility require-
ments, and environmental considerations. In
addition, the general direction or thrust of
future airport development, as expressed by
the City of Arlington and as characterized in
the statement of goals, served as a basis for
this airport planning process.
12.7 SHORELINE MASTER
PLAN
The City has adopted the 1974 Snohomish
County Shoreline Management Master Pro-
gram as its Shoreline Master Plan, though it
has been amended numerous times. Truth
told, it is a very old document and complete-
ly out of line with today’s laws and sensibili-
ties. The City is required under state law to
update its shoreline plan by 2009.
12.8 ARLINGTON SCHOOL
DISTRICT CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN
The Arlington School District is required to
prepare a 6-year Capital Facilities Plan
every two years. Based on projected
growth, this plan details the projected capi-
tal facilities the district will need to provide
the required educational services. Every two
years the district applies for a Comprehen-
sive Plan amendment through the City so as
to incorporate their latest plan. It is on this
plan that school impact fees are based.
12.9 LAKEWOOD SCHOOL
DISTRICT CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN
The Lakewood School District is required to
prepare a 6-year Capital Facilities Plan
every two years. Based on projected
growth, this plan details the projected capi-
tal facilities the district will need to provide
the required educational services. Every two
years the district applies for a Comprehen-
sive Plan amendment through the City so as
to incorporate their latest plan. It is on this
plan that school impact fees are based.
12.10 SNOHOMISH
COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Arlington is signatory to this plan and our
solid waste planning is completed in con-
junction with Snohomish County; this is our
official solid waste planning document.
12.11 WEST ARLINGTON
SUB AREA PLAN
The West Arlington Sub Area Plan, adopted
in February 2011, is a blueprint for urban
growth and development in the western
neighborhoods of the City, including Smo-
key Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing.
Long range planning for this area include
the incorporation of guiding principles that
focus around the theory of “new urbanism”
and the creation of a “sense of place.” The
Plan focuses on a variety of public and pri-
vate realm recommendations, including im-
proved connectivity, a variety of homes and
businesses, improved transportation, new
civic and public spaces and improved archi-
tecture. The Plan sets the stage for the im-
plementation of a form-based code and the
use of transfer of development rights to in-
crease density in the sub-area while pre-
serving valuable resource lands within the
Stillaguamish River Valley.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
New Business #1
ATTACHMENT F
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: 67th Phase III – Local Agency
Supplement Agreement #3
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• To be Distributed at Workshop
o Local Agency Supplement Agreement – Draft
o Grant Funding Memorandum
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $390,000.00
BUDGET CATEGORY: STP Grant and Transportation Improvement Fund
LEGAL REVIEW: Pending final review by City Attorney
DESCRIPTION: WSDOT documents for signature by the Mayor to obligate additional grant
funding in the amount of $390,000 for right of way acquisition on the 67th Phase III project.
HISTORY: As part of the 67th Ave, Ph III project, the City needs to acquire additional
permanent right of way for road and sidewalk construction, and temporary right or way for
construction staging. The City obtained $ 1,977,447 in STP grant funding for the 67th Ave,
Phase III project; $390,000 of this funding is for right of way acquisition costs.
The documents attached to this CAB are standard WSDOT documents that will obligate
$390,000.00 of grant funding to the right-of-way acquisition process. The remaining amount of
the STP grant is $299,731 which is reserved for construction..
ALTERNATIVES:
• Remand to staff for additional information
• Table pending additional discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion authorizing the mayor to sign the WSDOT Local Agency Supplement Agreement #3
obligating $390,000.00 of STP grant funding to the 67th Ave, Phase III right-of-way acquisition
process, pending final review by the City Attorney.
City of Arlington
Public Works
Memo
To: Mayor Larson and City Council
From: James Kelly
cc: Cristy Brubaker
Date: January 24, 2011
Re: 67th Ave Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3
The following is a summary of the STP funding awarded to the City over the past several years.
To date, all of the Planning/Engineering funding has been obligated and the ROW funding is ready
to be obligated as soon as our NEPA submittal has been approved. Once the ROW funding is
obligated, we can proceed with approaching the property owners to procure ROW and construction
easements.
The $ 299,731.00 construction funding must be obligated by March 31, 2011 otherwise we will
have to forfeit the construction funding. Also, the construction funding cannot be obligated until
all ROW has been purchased and certified by WSDOT.
Award Year PE ROW Const
2006 $ 269,716 $ - $ -
2008 $ 500,000 $ 300,000 $ 299,731
2009 $ 390,900 $ 90,000 $ -
2009 $ 127,100 $ - $ -
TOTAL $ 1,287,716 $ 390,000 $ 299,731
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
New Business #2
ATTACHMENT G
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: 67th Phase III –Right of Way Parcel
Funding Estimate and Administrative Offer
Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• None
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: TBD
BUDGET CATEGORY: STP Grant and Transportation Improvement Fund
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney will review documents prior to
signature by Mayor and Public Works Director
DESCRIPTION: Council will be presented with information on the Right of Way acquisition
process and Right of Way Acquisition Parcel Funding Estimate (PFE) for the 67th Ave Phase III
project.
HISTORY: As part of the 67th Ave, Ph III project, the City needs to acquire additional
permanent right of way for road and sidewalk construction, and temporary right or way for
construction staging. The City obtained $ 1,977,447 in grant funding for the 67th Ave, Phase III
project; $390,000 of this funding is for right of way acquisition costs.
The grant monies for ROW procurement must follow WSDOT guidelines; this requires the
preparation and approval of the PFE (approval by Council and WSDOT). Once the PFE is
approved and ROW funds obligated, administrative offer letters will be sent to the property
owners and the acquisition process will move forward.
ALTERNATIVES:
• Remand to staff for additional information
• Table pending additional discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the 67th Ave Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3 right of way Preliminary
Funding Estimate and authorize staff to move forward with the ROW acquisition in accordance
ROW acquisition procurement policy and procedure approved by Council Oct 18, 2010.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
New Business #3
ATTACHMENT H
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT: IMCO General Contractors –
Change Order No. 8
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Utilities Division
James Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• Change Order No. 8 to the IMCO WWTP Contract
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $78,911.56
BUDGET CATEGORY: WWTP Project (Fund 408)
LEGAL REVIEW: Pending final review by City Attorney
DESCRIPTION: Change Order No. 8 to the IMCO WWTP Upgrade and Expansion construction
contract.
HISTORY: This change order is for 23 various design changes and improvements recommended
by the contractor, engineer, or City. The changes are either needed for undisclosed conditions or
system operating improvements; the net cost of the change order is an addition to the contract.
As of Change Order No. 8, the revised contract amount is as follows:
Current Contract Amount $ 29,470,501.15
Net Change This Order $ 78,911.56
Estimated Contract Total After Change $ 29,549,412.71
ALTERNATIVES:
• Do not approve the change order, renegotiate work.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 8 to the IMCO WWTP Upgrade and Expansion
construction contract, pending final review by City Attorney.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
New Business #4
ATTACHMENT I
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 7, 2011
SUBJECT:
Resolution Adopting Revised Financial
Management Policies
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Executive / Finance
Contact: Kristin Banfield, 360-403-3444
Jim Chase, 360-403-3422
ATTACHMENTS:
Revised Financial Policies
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY:
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney has reviewed the proposed
resolution and revised financial management
policies.
DESCRIPTION:
The City’s recent audit by the State Auditor’s Office revealed the need to adopt a Cost Allocation
Plan within our Financial Management policies. The City is required to have this plan in place in
2011 to address the requirement of the State Auditor. The Cost Allocation plan provides clear
direction to the Finance staff on how to allocate costs for financial and administrative services to
our various enterprise funds.
In addition, minor changes were made to correct gender references and to adopt updated
definitions.
HISTORY:
The City initially adopted its formal Financial Management Policies in 2005. This is the first
revision of these policies.
ALTERNATIVES:
Remand to staff with specific directions to revise.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move Council adopts the proposed Resolution adopting Revised Financial Management
Policies for the City of Arlington
RESOLUTION NO. 2011--xxx
RESOLUTION NO.
2011--xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 709
AND ADOPTING REVISED FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE CITY
WHEREAS, the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting Practices
recommends budget practices, including the development of a series of financial policies; and
WHEREAS the Arlington City Council has reviewed and deliberated on the
recommended revisions to the financial policies and finds that it is in the best interest of the city
to adopt financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON:
Section 1
. The “Financial Management Policies” dated February 7, 2011 are hereby
adopted as the financial policies and practices of the City. The City Council further
encourages the Mayor to utilize such policies in preparation of the budget.
Section 2
. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage thereof.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 7th day of
February, 2011.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Margaret Larson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristin Banfield
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Steven J. Peiffle
City Attorney
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City of Arlington
Adopted 2/7/2011
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Table of Contents
OPERATING POLICIES
Purpose, objectives……………………………………………………………4
Reserve Fund Policies…………………………………………………………5
Revenue Policies………………………………………………………………6
Expenditure Policies ..…………………………………………………………7
Accounting and Financial Reporting……………………………….…………8
Budget Policies…………………………………………………………………9
Purchasing……………………………………………………………………10
Cost Allocation……………………………………………………………….11
DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY……………………………………………………13
INVESTMENT POLICY……………………………………………...………………15
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Purpose:
The Comprehensive Financial Management Policy assembles all of the City’s financial policies
in one document. They are the tools to ensure that the City is financially able to meet its
immediate and long-term service objectives. The individual policies contained herein serve as
guidelines for both the financial planning and internal financial management of the City.
The City of Arlington is accountable to its citizens for the use of public dollars. Municipal
resources must be wisely used to ensure adequate funding for the services, public facilities, and
infrastructure necessary to meet the community’s present and future needs. These policies
safeguard the fiscal stability required to achieve the City’s goals and objectives.
Objectives:
In order to achieve its purpose, the Financial Management Policies have the following objectives
for the City’s fiscal performance.
A. To guide the City Council and management policy decisions that have significant impact.
B. To set forth-operating principles that minimize the cost of government and financial risk.
C. To employ balanced and fair revenue policies that provide adequate funding for desired
programs.
D. To maintain appropriate financial capacity for present and future needs.
E. To promote sound financial management by providing accurate and timely information
on the City’s financial condition.
F. To protect the City’s credit rating and provide for adequate resources to meet the
provision of the City’s debt obligations on all municipal debt.
G. To ensure the legal use of financial resources through an effective system of internal
controls.
H. To promote cooperation and coordination with other governments and the private sector
in the financing and delivery of services.
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Reserve Fund Policies
Adequate reserve levels are a necessary component of the City’s overall financial management
strategy and key factor in external agencies’ measurement of the City’s financial strength.
a. The City will strive to maintain a Program Development Fund (rainy day fund) with a target
balance of eight percent (8%) of the total General Fund budgeted taxes and Licenses &
Permits. These operating reserves are maintained to address temporary revenue shortfalls;
payment of approved expenditures due to cash flow shortage; reserves for expenditures
deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Council; temporary short-term interfund loans, and
other unanticipated expenses as approved by the City Council. An annual contribution will be
budgeted from General Fund resources as available to maintain the target reserve level.
1) This “reserve” shall be in addition to the maintenance
ing of one-month operating cash
within the General Fund itself.
b. It will be the policy of the City to maintain a Capital Facilities/Building Fund to provide
funding for future facilities including debt repayment, less proprietary fund projects. The use
of any funds within the Capital Facilities/Building Fund will be as approved by the City
Council.
c. Contributions to Program Development and Capital Facilities/Building Funds will be made
from available funds as identified in the annual budget, or amended budget at the end of the
year. The Finance Director shall make a recommendation to the Council with regard to
transfers to reserve funds. The Council, by motion (and amending the budget by ordinance as
necessary) shall authorize the transfers, as the Council shall determine to be appropriate at
that time.
d. All expenditures drawn from reserve accounts shall require prior Council approval unless
previously specifically authorized by the City Council for expenditure in the annual budget.
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Revenue Policies
a. To the extent possible, a diversified and stable revenue system will be maintained to shelter
public services from short-run fluctuations in any one revenue source. Trends analyzing the
dependence on distinct revenue sources shall be included in the budget documents for
consideration by the Council.
b. Revenue forecasts shall be realistically estimated and based on the best information
available. The City will follow a vigorous policy of collecting revenues.
c. Revenue forecasts will assess the full spectrum of resources that can be allocated for public
services. Each year the Council shall review potential sources of revenue as part of the
annual budget process.
d. Short-term (anticipated less than one year) economic downturns and temporary gaps in cash
flow: Expenditure reductions or restrictions may be imposed. Council may approve a
contribution from the Program Development Fund or interfund loans to address temporary
downturns in City revenues. Interfund loans may also be utilized to cover temporary gaps in
cash flow.
e. Long-term (greater than one year) revenue downturns: Deficit financing and borrowing to
support on-going operations is not the policy of the City as a response to long-term revenue
shortfalls. Revenue forecasts will be revised. Expenses will be reduced to conform to the
revised long-term revenue forecast or revenue increases will be considered.
f. All potential grants shall be carefully examined for matching requirements. Some grants
may not be accepted if the local matching funds cannot be justified. Grants may also be
rejected if programs must be continued with local resources after grant funds are exhausted.
g. The City shall develop and maintain a comprehensive list of various fees and charges. Fees
may be set at levels sufficient to cover the entire cost of service delivery (such as in
“Enterprise Funds”), or the service may be subsidized, as Council deems appropriate. The
City will systematically review user fees and rates and consider adjustments as necessary to
take into account the effects of additional service costs and inflation. Rate studies shall be
conducted to ensure that the rates will continue to support direct and indirect costs of
operations, administration, plant maintenance, debt service, depreciation of capital assets,
and moderate system extensions. Based on a market analysis, fees for similar services in
other communities may also be considered. The criteria used to evaluate recommended
target rates (equity, cost recovery policy, market demand, etc) shall be included in the staff
report during the review. Such review should be scheduled periodically and be incorporated
into the budget process for possible action by the City Council.
h. The City will review contracts and leases, which result in revenues to the city on a timely
basis in order to provide for careful evaluation by the City Council.
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Expenditure Policies
a. The City will only propose operating expenditures, which can be supported from on-going
operating revenues. Before the City undertakes any agreements that would create fixed on-
going expenses, the cost implications of such agreements will be fully determined for current
and future years. Capital expenditures may be funded from one-time revenues, but the
operating budget expenditure impacts of capital expenditures will be reviewed for
compliance with this policy provision.
b. Department heads are responsible for managing their budgets within the total appropriation
for their department.
c. The City will maintain expenditure categories according to state statute and administrative
regulation.
d. The City will assess funds for services provided internally by other funds. The estimated
direct and indirect costs of service will be budgeted and charged to the fund performing the
service. Interfund service fees charged to recover these costs will be recognized as revenue
to the providing fund. A review of the method for determining the amount of the interfund
assessment will be reviewed periodically.
e. Emphasis is placed on improving individual and work group productivity rather than adding
to the work force. The City will invest in technology and other efficiency tools to maximize
productivity. The City will hire additional staff only after the need of such positions has
been demonstrated and documented.
f. All compensation planning and collective bargaining will focus on the total cost of
compensation, which includes direct salary, health care benefits, pension contributions,
training allowance, and other benefits of a non-salary nature, which are a cost to the City.
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Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting
The City will maintain a system of financial monitoring, control, and reporting for all
operations and funds in order to provide effective means of ensuring that overall City
goals and objectives are met.
Accounting Records and Reporting. The City will maintain its accounting records in
accordance with state and federal regulations. Budgeting, accounting and reporting will conform
to Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) for Governments as prescribed by the
Washington State Auditor.
Auditing. The State Auditor will annually perform the City’s financial and compliance
Audit. Results of the annual audit will be provided to the Council in a timely manner.
Simplified Fund Structure. To the extent possible, the City will minimize the number
of Funds.
The Finance Department will develop, maintain, and consistently seek to improve cash
management systems which ensure the accurate and timely accounting, investment, and
security of all cash assets. All cash received by City departments will be deposited
with the Finance Department prior to the end of each business day (unless a department has a
secure place to hold it over night and can demonstrate those secure procedures to the Finance
Director).
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Budget and Operating Policies
a. All decisions will be within the context of long-range plans (Capital Facilities Plan /
Comprehensive Plan/Capital Improvement Plan). Staff shall provide a review of the
implications of budgetary proposals on long-range plans.
b. The annual budget shall be developed consistent with state law and in a manner which
encourages early involvement with the public and City Council. A calendar of events related
to budget development shall be presented to the City Council by April 30th
c. The Finance Department will maintain a system for monitoring the City’s budget
performance. The system will provide the City Council with monthly and or quarterly
information in a timely manner on fund level resource collections and department level
expenditures.
of each year.
Under the provisions of State Law and the City’s operating procedures, the budget may be
adjusted or amended in two different ways. Adjustment of the budget involves a reallocation
of existing appropriations and does not change the “bottom line”. No City Council action is
needed as State Law allows budget adjustments to be done administratively. Amendment of
the budget involves an addition to or reduction of existing appropriations. City Council
action, by ordinance, is required.
d. Fixed asset inventories. Accurate inventories of all physical assets, their condition, life spans,
and cost will be maintained to ensure proper stewardship of public property. The Finance
Director will establish policies and appropriate procedures to manage fixed assets, including
establishing the threshold dollar amount for which fixed asset records are maintained and
how often physical inventories are taken.
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Purchasing
The City will follow State Laws, adopted resolutions, ordinances and policies regarding
procurement.
Federal Funds. When procurement involves the expenditure of federal funds, purchasing shall
be conducted in accordance with any applicable federal laws or regulations.
Grants. When procurement involves the expenditure of a grant, purchasing shall be conducted in
accordance with any applicable grant laws or regulations.
Emergency procurement. The Mayor or his/her designated agent may make or authorize others
to make emergency procurements of materials, supplies, equipment or services when there exists
a threat to public health, welfare, or safety. State laws relating to emergency purchases will be
followed.
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Cost Allocation
The City of Arlington desires to comply with all laws and recommendations in calculating and
receiving full cost recovery for services rendered to other funds.
Cost allocation is a method to identify and distribute indirect costs. Direct costs are costs
assignable to a specific objective, whereas indirect costs are costs incurred for multiple cost
objectives or not assignable to a specific cost objective without effort disproportionate to the
benefit received.
The Washington State Auditor’s Office prescribes the accounting and reporting of local
governments in the State of Washington under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
43.09.200. Washington State law provides, at RCW 43.09.210. It states in part:
Separate accounts shall be kept for each department, public improvement, undertaking,
institution, and public service industry under the jurisdiction of every taxing body. All
service rendered by, or property transferred from , one department, public improvement,
undertaking, institution, or public service industry receiving the same, and no department,
public improvement, undertaking institution, or public service industry shall benefit in any
financial manner whatever by an appropriation of fund made for the support of another.
The RCW does not specifically address how “full value” is to be determined.
RCW 35A.33.122/35A.34.205/35.33.123 states:
Administration, oversight, or supervision of utility – Reimbursement from utility budget
authorized. Whenever any code city apportions a percentage of the city manager’s,
administrator’s, or supervisor’s time, or the time of other management or general government
staff, for administration, oversight, or supervision of a utility operated by the city, or to
provide services to the utility, the utility budget may identify such services and budget for
reimbursement of the city’s current expense fund for the value of such services.
The Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87
OMB Circular A-87 establishes cost principals for State, local, and Indian Tribal Governments
for determining costs for Federal Awards. Item 5 of the Circular states that, “The principals are
for determining allowable costs only.” In defining allowable costs, the Circular provides a
definition of allocable costs at Attachment A, paragraph C.3.a, “A cost is allocable to a particular
cost objective if the goods or services involved at chargeable or assignable to such cost objective
in accordance with relative benefits received.” The Circular further outlines costs that are
allowable for charging the Federal government and distinguishes those that are specifically
excluded from recovery.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
GASB is the independent organization that establishes and improves standards of accounting and
financial reporting for U.S. state and local governments. While GASB is not a governmental
agency and does not have enforcement authority, compliance with GASB is tested by the
Washington State Auditor’s Office’s annual audit of the City.
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Allocated Costs
The City has identified a variety of ways to identify and determine an appropriate percentage of
costs for allocation to various using funds. These ways include;
• Number of employees (FTE’s) in each fund
• Total operating expenses (dollar amounts) in each fund (not including debt service and capital
improvements)
• Total operating revenues (dollar amounts) in each fund (not including beginning fund balances,
grant receipts or interfund transfers), and
• Number of expenditure line items used in each fund
• What percentage of Finance Dept. time is directly attributable to utility billing
The following is the plan to allocate General Fund Service costs - Administrative, Financial
(including payroll), Information Services (computer and communications), to the various funds
that utilize those services. One of the tasks of the Finance Department is to manage the Utility
Billing function for the Water/Sewer and Stormwater Funds. Forty seven percent of all Finance
costs are considered to be directly related to the utility funds. The breakdown is 98% of the two
Utility Billing Clerks, 90% of the Cashier, 25% of the Accounts Payable Clerk, 5% of the Staff
Accountant, 5% of the Assistant Finance Director and 10% of the Finance Director.
1) Identify the General Fund costs to be allocated.
2) On an annual basis, the Finance Department will compile the numbers from the above
mentioned ways to determine the appropriate percentages to use in allocating General
Fund costs to be allocated to various funds. An average percentage rate will then be
determined.
3) Allocate the General Fund Administrative, Financial and Information Services costs.
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Debt Management Policy
The objectives of the City’s Debt Management Policy will be:
• To reduce the use of debt so that debt service payments will be a predictable and manageable
part of the operating budget.
• To raise capital at the lowest cost, consistent with the need to borrow. This will be
accomplished by:
- Keeping a high credit rating (while making attempts to strengthen credit rating)
- Maintaining a good reputation in the credit markets by adjusting the capital program for
regular entry to the bond market and managing the annual budget responsibly.
b. Professional service providers (underwriters, financial advisors, bond insurer’s, etc) may be
selected through negotiation, RFQ process or City’s procurement policies.
c. Debt issues will be sold on competitive basis (except when conditions make a negotiated sale
preferable) and awarded to the bidder who produces the lowest interest cost. Revenue bonds
can be issued through a negotiated sale when the issue is unusually large, the project is
speculative or complex, the issue is a refunding, or the market is unstable.
d. The term of long-term debt issued will not exceed the life of the projects financed. Current
operations will not be financed with long-term debt.
e. Short-term borrowing will not be used for operating purposes.
f. The City will comply with its obligation to inform the Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board through the EMMA website (Electronic Municipal Market Access) any and all
continuing disclosure documents and annual financial statements. This site is used by the
ratings agencies and investors. The City’s annual audited financial report will be sent to
EMMA as soon as the State Auditor’s Office issues the report.
g. The City shall strive to maintain favorable current credit ratings.
h. The City will comply with all statutory debt limitations imposed by the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW). The City of Arlington debt will not exceed an aggregated total of 7.5%
of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the City. Compliance with state law
and this policy shall be documented each year.
The following individual percentages (as defined in state law) shall not be exceeded in any
specific debt category:
General Debt 2.5% of assessed valuation
Utility Debt 2.5% of assessed valuation
Open Space and Park facilities 2.5% of assessed valuation
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i. No debt shall be issued for which the City is not confident that a sufficient, specifically
identified revenue source is available for repayment. The Finance Director shall prepare an
analytical review for this purpose prior to the issuance of any debt.
j. It shall be the policy of the City to limit bonded indebtedness to levels that permit sufficient
borrowing to support a reasonable rate of capital programming, permit a level and pace of
debt amortization within the City’s ability to pay, and support the City’s credit rating
objectives. It shall further be the policy of the City not to exceed 75% of City’s LTGO debt
limit.
k. Credit enhancements shall be considered with a cost/benefit analysis for each long-term bond
issue.
l. Reserve accounts shall be maintained as required by bond ordinances and where deemed
advisable by the City Council. The city shall structure such debt service reserves so that they
do not violate IRS arbitrage regulations.
m. The City will maintain debt service coverage ratios as required for any bond issues.
n. Interfund borrowing may be used where such borrowing is effective. Interfund borrowing
will be approved and authorized by the City Council.
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Investment Policy
POLICY.
It is the policy of the City of Arlington to invest its public funds in a manner which
will provide the highest investment return consistent with a high degree of security while
meeting the daily cash flow demands of the City and conforming to all state statutes and local
ordinances governing the investment of public funds. Cash may, at the discretion of the Finance
Director be invested separately by fund or be co-mingled into a common investment portfolio
and earnings from such portfolio distributed at least quarterly. The Finance Director is authorized
to manage the investments described herein.
SCOPE.
This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the City except: for assets held
in escrow and retirement funds managed by others such as state. City financial assets are
accounted for in the City's Annual Financial Report and include:
2.1 Funds
2.1.1 General Fund
2.1.2 Special Revenue Funds
2.1.3 Debt Service Funds
2.1.4 Capital Project Funds
2.1.5 Enterprise Funds
2.1.6 Internal Service Funds
2.1.7 Trust Funds and Agency Funds
PRUDENCE.
The investments shall be made with judgment and care – under circumstances then
prevailing - which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management
of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of
their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
OBJECTIVE.
Funds of the City will be invested in accordance with the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) 35A.40.050, the BARS manual and these policies.
The primary objectives, in order of priority, of the City's investment activities shall be as
follows:
Legality: The City's investments will be in compliance with all statutes governing the
investment of public funds and the provisions of all applicable bond ordinances.
Safety: Investments of the City shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the
preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. To attain this objective, diversification is required
in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed the income generated from
the remainder of the portfolio.
Liquidity: The City's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to
meet all operating requirements, which might be reasonably anticipated. The Finance Director
shall maintain adequate liquidity by maintaining a minimum balance in the LGIP.
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Return on Investment: The City's investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of
attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account
the City's investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.
Local Institutions: Local Institutions shall be given preference when they are, in the judgment
of the Finance Director, competitive with other institutions.
The Finance Director’s investment actions shall be governed by this policy.
The Finance Director shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a
system of controls to regulate all investment activities, and report promptly to the Council any
adverse development with any investment.
ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
The Finance Officer shall refrain from personal
business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which
could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. The Finance Officer shall
disclose to the Mayor and the Council any material financial interests in financial institutions that
conduct business with the City, and she/he shall further disclose any personal
financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City's portfolio.
The City’s Finance Officer shall subordinate their personal investment transactions to those of
the City, particularly with regard to the time of purchases and sales.
AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS.
The Finance Director will
maintain a list of financial institutions authorized to provide investment services to the City of
Arlington. In addition, a list will also be maintained of approved security broker/dealers
selected by credit worthiness, who maintain an office in the State of Washington. These may
include "primary" dealers or regional dealers that qualify under US Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15c3-1 (uniform net capital rule). No public deposit shall be made except in a
qualified public depository as established by State laws.
At the request of the City, financial institutions, brokers and dealers performing investment
services for the City shall provide their most recent financial statements or Consolidated Report
of Condition (“call report”) for review.
AUTHORIZED & SUITABLE INVESTMENTS.
The City may invest in any of the securities
identified as eligible investments as defined by RCW 35A.40.050. In general, these consist of:
Investment deposits (certificates of deposits) with qualified public depositories as defined in
Chapter 39.58 RCW.
Certificates, notes or bonds of the United States, or other obligations of the United States or its
agencies, or of any corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States whose
securities carry full faith and credit guarantees.
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Obligations of government-sponsored corporations which are eligible as collateral for advances
to member banks as determined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
(These include but are not limited to, Federal Home Loan Bank notes and bonds, Federal Farm
Credit Bank consolidated notes and bonds, and Federal National Mortgage Association notes.)
Prime bankers' acceptances purchased on the secondary market.
Repurchase agreements for securities listed above.
The Washington Local Government Investment Pool.
COLLATERALIZATION.
Collateralization will be required on all repurchase agreements so as
to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization
level will be 102% of market value of principal and accrued interest.
The City chooses to limit collateral to the obligations of the United States Government and its
agencies.
Collateral will always be held by an independent third party with whom the entity has a current
custodial agreement (except certificates of deposits). A clearly marked evidence of ownership
(safekeeping receipt) must be supplied to the entity and retained.
Certificates of deposit are delivered to and held by the Finance Director until they mature.
SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY.
All investment securities purchased by the City, including
collateral on repurchase agreements, shall be held by the City or in safekeeping by the City's
custodian bank or a third party bank trust department, acting as agent for the City under the terms
of a custody or trustee agreement executed by the bank and by the City. The primary agent shall
issue a safekeeping receipt to the City listing the specific instrument, rate, maturity, and other
pertinent information.
All securities transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements entered into by the
City shall be conducted on a delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis. Securities will be held by a
third party custodian designated by the City Finance Director and evidenced by safekeeping
receipts.
DIVERSIFICATION. The City will diversify its investments by security type and issuer. With
the exception of US Treasury and Agencies of the United States government, and the
Washington State Local Government Investment Pool, no more than 50% of the City's total
investment portfolio will be invested in a single security and no more than 25% will be invested
with a single issuer.
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MAXIMUM MATURITIES.
To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its
investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the
City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five (5) years from the date of
purchase. The average maturity will be consistent with the liquidity objective. However, the City
may collateralize its repurchase agreements using longer-dated investments not to exceed 10
years.
The City’s reserve funds may be invested in securities not to exceed (10) years if the maturity
of such investments is made to coincide as nearly as possible with the expected use of funds.
The purpose of permitting a portion of the investments to have longer maturities is to recognize
that funds may yield higher yields when invested for longer periods of time.
INTERNAL CONTROLS.
The Finance Director shall establish a system of internal controls,
which shall be reviewed annually by an external auditor. This review will provide internal
control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The City's investment portfolio will be designed to obtain a
market average rate of return during budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the
City's investment risk constraints and cash flow needs.
Investment Strategy. The City’s investment strategy is active. As a result, securities are
purchased and sold as it best meets the needs of the City as determined by the Finance Director.
The Finance Director will be authorized to trade before maturity if it is in the best interest of the
City to do so.
REPORTING.
The Finance Director will determine what investment information will be
included in the monthly financial report.
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ACCRUED INTEREST: The interest accumulated on a bond since its dated date or the most
recent date to which interest has been paid by the City. The buyer of the bond pays the market
price and accrued interest, which is payable to the seller.
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities.
ASKED: The price at which securities are offered.
BANKERS' ACCEPTANCE (BA): A draft or bill or exchange accepted by a bank or trust
company. The accepting institution guarantees payment of the bill, as well as the issuer.
BOND: A long-term debt security (IOU) issued by a government or corporation. Generally pays
a stated fixed rate of interest, and returns the face value at maturity.
BOOK VALUE: The amount at which an asset is carried on the books of the owner. The book
value of an asset does not necessarily have a significant relationship to market value.
BROKER: A middleman who brings buyers and sellers together for a commission paid by the
initiator of the transaction or by both sides; they do not position. In the money market, brokers
are active in markets in which banks buy and sell money and in interdealer markets.
CALL OPTION: The right to prepay or redeem a security at a predetermined price on or after a
specified future date that is earlier than its scheduled maturity date.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity earning a
specified rate of return evidenced by a certificate. Certificates of Deposit bear rates of interest in
line with money market rates current at the time of issuance.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to
secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of
public monies.
CONFIRMATION: A document used to state and supplement in writing the terms of a
transaction which have previously been agreed to verbally.
COUPON: (a) The annual rate of interest that a bond's issuer promises to pay the bondholder on
the bond's face value. (b) A certificate attached to a bond evidencing interest due on a payment
date (not used since 1982).
CUSIP NUMBER (COMMITTEE OR UNIFORM SECURITIES IDENTIFICATION
PROCEDURES): An identifying number assigned to a publicly traded security. A nine-digit
code is permanently assigned to each issue and is generally printed on face of the security if it is
in physical form.
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DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and
selling for his or her own account.
DELIVERY VERSUS PAYMENT: There are two methods of delivery of securities: delivery
versus payment and delivery versus receipt (also called free). Delivery versus payment is
delivery of securities simultaneously with an exchange of money for the securities. Delivery
versus receipt is delivery of securities simultaneously with an exchange of a signed receipt for
the securities.
DISCOUNT: There is "original issue discount" and "market discount." Original issue discount is
the difference between the cost1price of a security when first offered for sale to the general
public and its face value at maturity when quoted at lower than face value. Original issue
discount is treated as interest. Market discount is the difference between principal amount of an
outstanding security (reduced by any original issue discount) and the value of that security in the
then-current market (if lower than its principal amount). If a security is bought at a market
discount and later sold at a gain, the gain is taxable income.
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering
independent returns.
FARM CREDIT DISCOUNT NOTES AND BONDS: Secured joint obligations of Farm
Credit Banks that are issued with a minimum face value of $50,000 with maturities ranging from
5 to 360 days.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal Government set up to supply credit
to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students,
farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Federal funds are traded between
banks. This rate is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open market operations.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings
and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the
Federal Reserve Banks vis-à-vis member commercial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was
chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is the
corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans in addition to
fixed-rate mortgages FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. FNMA
assumes and guarantees that all security holders will receive timely payment of principal and
interest.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a
substantial loss of value.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from
political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be
purchased or sold.
MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: A written contract covering all future transactions
between the parties to repurchase -- reverse purchase agreements that establishes each party's
rights in the transactions. A master agreement will often specify, among other things the right of
the buyer-lender to liquidate the underlying securities in the event of default by the
seller-borrower.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due
and payable.
PORTFOLIO: A collection of securities held by an investor.
PRIMARY DEALER: A group of government securities dealers that submit daily reports of
market activity and positions and monthly financial statements to the Federal Reserve Bank of
New York and are subject to its informal oversight. Primary dealers include Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) registered securities broker-dealers, banks, and a few unregulated
firms.
PRINCIPAL: The stated face amount of an instrument, exclusive of accrued interest.
PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a
fiduciary such as a trustee may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the
state-the-so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which
would be bought by a product person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable
income and preservation of capital.
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim
exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the
laws of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the Public Deposit Protection
Commission eligible collateral having a value of not less than its maximum liability and which
has been approved by the Public Deposit Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP or REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities to
an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security
"buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the
agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their
positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is,
increasing bank reserves.
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SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection.
SEC RULE 15c3-1: SEC uniform net capital rule requiring brokers and dealers to maintain
certain amounts of net capitol.
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION: Agency created by congress to protect
investors in securities transactions by administering securities legislation.
TREASURY BILLS: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the US Treasury to
finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year.
TREASURY BONDS: Long-term US Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than
ten years.
TREASURY NOTES: Intermediate term coupon bearing U.S. Treasury securities having initial
maturities of from one to ten years.
UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that
member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of
indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1; also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.
Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to
purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting
syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.
YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment expressed as a percentage. Income
Yield is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price for the
security. Net Yield or Yield to Maturity is the current income Yield minus any premium above
par or plus any discount in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period from the
date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.