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Community and Economic Development
Planning Division
18204 59th Avenue NE,Arlington, WA 98223
ZONING PERMIT - SITE PLAN REVIEW
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
STAFF REPORT AND PERMIT DECISION
GENERAL INFORMATION
File Number: PJ25-0143/PJ25-0144
Project Title: Holman Recovery II
Owner: Scott Wammack, Grandview Inc
Applicant/Contact: Justin Pedersen, Harmsen LLC
Description: Construction of a new 26,845sf Health Care Facility.
Location: Southwest of Airport Blvd and west of the proposed 43rd Ave
reconstruction
Address: 4200 Block 51st Ave NE
Tax Parcel ID: 31052100202000 (Airport Lease Lot)
Lot Size: 156,612sf
Topographical Description: Generally flat
Zoning Classification: Business Park
Land Use Designation: Business Park
Proposed Use Classification: Health Care Facility
City Approvals Required: Zoning Permit,Design Review,Civil Permit,Building Permits
Date of Decision: April 22,2026
Decision: APPROVED,with Conditions
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I. NATURE OF APPLICATION
A. Request
The applicant is proposing the construction of a new 26,845 square foot Health Care Facility.The
project site is a 3.71-acre Airport Lease Lot currently zoned Business Park within the Cascade
Industrial Center.The parcel is located to the southwest of Airport Blvd and west of the proposed 43rd
Ave reconstruction.There will be a driveway off 43rd Ave NE as well as access from Airport Blvd.
B. Project Chronology/Background
A formal application for the Zoning Permit was submitted to the Community&Economic Development
Department on September 12, 2025, with additional details submitted on October 22, 2025, and
payment received on December 31, 2025. Staff routed the material to City review staff on September
12, 2025, with revisions submitted on October 22, 2025. Staff determined that the application was
complete on November 18, 2025.
The city issued review comments on November 18, 2025, and January 1, 2026. The applicant
submitted revised plans and requested information on December 31, 2025, February 5, 2026 and April
22, 2026.
C. Site Location/Description
The parcel is ' > •-�
located to the ♦'`.,� \ �
southwest of
Airport Blvd
and west of the ♦ �`
proposed 43rd
Ave
reconstruction.
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D. Site and Adjacent Zoning/ Uses
The parcel is
located to the
southwest of 1
Airport Blvd
and west of the
proposed 43rd
Ave
reconstruction.
17932
17926
RLC= Residential Low Capacity BP=Busincs- FD4. AF=A-�i,a , F ghtline
Area Zoning Existing Use
Subject Site Business Park Vacant
North Aviation Flightline Airport
South Residential Low Capacity Single Family Residential
East Business Park Vacant
West Business Park Fire Station
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II. PROJECT CONSISTENCY WITH TITLE 20 AMC, ZONING
A. Applicable Review Criteria and Process
The Zoning Permit-Site Plan Review request is subject to review for conformity with the Arlington
Municipal Code (AMC),including but not limited to the following:
Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.04 AMC,Definitions
Health Care Facility means an institution providing The applicant is proposing to construct
health care services.This can include hospital or and operate a health care services
other licensed inpatient center; an ambulatory including facility including inpatient
surgical or treatment center;a skilled nursing treatment and rehabilitation.
center; a diagnostic,laboratory,or imaging center; Yes
and a rehabilitation or other therapeutic health
setting.
Chapter 20.16 AMC,Permits and Final Plat Approval
20.16.100 (b) Zoning Permits are issued under The applicant submitted a zoning
this title only when a review of the application permit for site plan review and design
submitted,including plans contained therein, review.The Community&Economic
indicates that the development will comply with Development Department is
the provisions of this title if completed as responsible for the permit decision and Yes
proposed.All development shall occur strictly in the decision is appealable to the
accordance with such approved plans and Hearing Examiner.
applications.
20.16.110 Who May Submit Permit The lessee of the property, Scott
Applications. (a)Applications for zoning will be Wammack signed the zoning
accepted only from persons having the legal application for site plan review and
authority to take action in accordance with the design review application that was
permit or the subdivision plat approval. By way submitted to the city.
of illustration,in general this means that Yes
applications should be made by the owners or
lessees of property,or their agents,or persons
who have contracted to purchase property
contingent upon their ability to acquire the
necessary permits under this title.
20.16.120 Official Representative of the The lessee, Scott Wammack,has
Applicant.The applicant for each land use designated Justin Pedersen, Harmsen
permit shall designate an official representative, LLC,as the official representative for
which may be himself,to receive all the subject permit. Yes
correspondence, determinations,and notices
regarding the application.
20.16.130 Staff Consultation Before Formal The city held a General Information
Application.To minimize development planning Meeting with the project applicant on
costs, avoid misunderstanding or May 1, 2024.
misinterpretation,and ensure compliance with
the requirements of this title,a general Yes
information meeting between the developer and
the planning staff is encouraged as provided in
this section. 00flifly Put mid Site Mull Revie
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20.16.140 Submittal of Application. The project applicant scheduled a
(a) To minimize development planning costs, submittal intake appointment with the
avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretations, Community and Economic
and ensure compliance with the requirements Development Department and
of this title,a submittal intake appointment is submitted the application on Yes
required between the developer and the September 12,2025
Community Development staff as provided in
this section.
20.16.150 Vesting of Permits. The proposed application for Holman
(1) Land use permit applications shall be Recovery Center II site plan
considered vested on the date that an review vested on November 18, 2025,
application is deemed complete pursuant to with the issuance of the complete
20.16.205 and applications shall be processed application.The required impact fees
under the land use regulations in effect on that for the proposal do not vest with the
date.However,subsequent permits on the same project and the fee in place at the time Yes
property are not vested on this date. Filing of a of payment is the amount due.
permit application does not vest the payment of
fees. Fees due,including impact mitigation fees,
application fees,or other charges,shall be those
fees in effect on the date the fee is paid.
20.16.200 Applications to Be Complete. The applicant submitted a complete
(a)All applications for zoning,special use, application for the Holman Recovery
conditional use, or sign permits must be Center II Zoning Permit. Yes
complete before the permit-issuing authority is
required to consider the application.
20.16.205 (c) Complete Application. The application was submitted on
Within 28 days of receiving the permit September 12, 2025.The City issued a
application,the Community Development Notice of Incomplete Application on Yes
Director shall mail or provide in person a October 2,2025.The Notice was issued
written determination to the applicant. within the 28-day timeframe.
20.16.205(g)Within fourteen (14) days The applicant resubmitted on September
after an applicant has submitted to the 12, 2025.The City issued a Notice of
Community and Economic Development Incomplete Application on November
Director the additional information 14, 2025.The Notice was issued within Yes
identified as being necessary for a the 14-day timeframe.
complete application,the Community and
Economic Development Director shall The applicant resubmitted on November
notify the applicant whether the 17, 2025.The City issued a Notice of
Complete Application on November 18,
application is complete or what additional 2025.The Notice was issued within the
information is necessary 14-daytimeframe.
20.16.215 Distribution of Application. The application was routed to all
Upon receipt of a zoning,special use or effected city departments on
conditional use permit application,the Planning September 12, 2025, October 22, 2025,
Official shall,in addition to all interested City November 17, 2025,December 31, Yes
Departments,send a copy of the application to 2025, February 5, 2026 and March 17,
the authorities and agencies reviewing or 2026.
furnishing water,fire,school,and sanitary
sewer service to the proposed project.
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20.16.220 Zoning Permits. The complete Zoning Permit application
(a)A completed application form for a zoning was submitted to city staff on November
permit shall be submitted to the community and 17, 2025.The project was reviewed for Yes
economic development director by filing a copy compliance with the Arlington Municipal
of the application with the planning department. Code.
20.16.270 Time Limitations for Permit The proposed zoning permit was reviewed
Processing. (a) The City shall issue its notice of and issued within the 65-day timeframe
final decision on a permit application within per the following dates:
120 days after the Community and Economic
Development Director notifies the applicant that Action Date
the application is complete,as provided in Date of Application 9/12/2025
20.16.205. In determining the number of days Notice of Incomplete 10/2/2025 Yes
that have elapsed,the following periods shall be
Resubmittal 10/22/2025
excluded:
(1)Any period during which the applicant has Notice of Incomplete 11/14/2025
been requested to correct plans,perform Resubmittal 11/17/2025
required studies,or provide additional required
information. Notice Complete 11/18/2025
Application
lication
(5)An extension of time mutually agreed upon by Review Comments 11/18/2025
the applicant and the city. 1st Resubmittal 12/31/2025
2nd Comments 1/5/2026
2nd Resubmittal 2/5/2026
3rd Comments 2/11/2026
3rd Resubmittal 3/12/2026
Extension of time 3/17/2026
Additional documents 4/17/2026
Decision 4/22/2026
Total Process Days: 21 65 Days
Chapter 20.36 AMC,Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
20.36.020 Commercial Districts Established. The subject property for the proposed
(f) The Business Park(BP) zone is established to Zoning Permit is zoned Business Park
promote and accommodate office,certain and is for a Healthcare Facility.The
manufacturing and light industrial uses, proposal is also located within the Yes
training/educational facilities,high technology Cascade Industrial Center.
research and developments, and related uses in a
park-like,master-planned setting.The Business
Park also allows for Public/Semi-Public uses
within this zone.
Chapter 20.38 AMC,Airport Protection District
20.38.060 Airport Protection District The property is located under
Boundaries. Subdistrict B.
(a)Airport Protection Subdistrict
(b)Airport Protection Subdistrict B Yes
(c)Airport Protection Subdistrict C
(d)Airport Protection Subdistrict D
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20.38.090 Notice to Future Owners. In order to The proposal is located on leased
mitigate impacts to the Arlington Airport,and to Airport Property.
provide notice to future property owners,all
property owners within the Airport Protection
Subdistricts A, B,and C seeking a land use or
building permit or undertaking substantial
reconstruction shall dedicate an avigation Yes
easement over their property to the City of
Arlington. The language of the easement and
notice shall be as provided by the airport,as
approved by the city attorney and recorded
with Snohomish County.
Chapter 20.40 AMC,Permissible Uses
20.40.010 Table of Permissible Uses.The Tables The proposed project is an allowed use
of Permissible Uses sets forth the permissible per the permissible use table within the
uses within the respective zoning classifications Business Park Zone,as shown below,
in the city,subject to other applicable provisions with a Zoning Permit.
in this title. It should be read in close Yes
conjunction with the definitions of terms set
forth in section 20.08 and the other
interpretative provisions set forth in this article.
Chapter 20.44 AMC,Supplemental Uses
20.44.070 Homes Emphasizing Special Services, 1.The proposed Health Care Facility has
Treatment, or Supervision. been designed to meet the intended
(a) General Requirements: character of Business Park zone.
(1) Facilities shall be maintained to conform to
the character of its neighborhood.This applies 2.A condition of approval shall be Yes
to design, density,lot size,landscaping, or other added to require proper licensing prior
factors affecting the neighborhood character. to operation.
(2) Uses shall be licensed pursuant to any and
all state requirements. 3.A condition of approval shall be
(3) Uses shall comply with any and all local, added to require compliance with any
state,or federal requirements. and all local,state or federal
(4) Uses that may pose a potential threat to requirements.
minors (e.g., sex offender housing of any use
type listed in this section) shall be located no 4.The proposed use does not include
closer than twelve hundred feet,measured from sex offender housing and is located
property lines,from a school,park,or other more than 1,200ft from any parks,
place where children can reasonably be schools or other child oriented areas.
expected to congregate.
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(b) Specific Use Type Requirement: (2) Halfway i. Section (a)AMC 20.40 and AMC 20.16
Houses and Health Care Facilities (providing have been addressed and the proposal
drug,alcohol or similar rehabilitation) adheres to the requirements.
uses:
i. Shall follow section (a) and all the applicable ii.A condition of approval shall be Yes
permit type requirements of§20.40 added to state that no other Health Care
Permissible Uses and§20.16 Permits and Land facility shall be within 1,200ft of the
Division Approval. property boundary.
ii. Shall not be located closer than one-thousand
two-hundred feet,measured from
property line,from another such use.This
provision is intended to prevent the creation
of a de facto social service district.
Chapter 20.40.150 Special Zones Permissible Use Table
Use BP2,3 AF1,2,3 MS
Health Care Facility ZS Z ZS
• ZS=Zoning or Special Use Permit(Zoning=Less than 4 acres and Special Use=4 acres or more
Chapter 20.46 AMC,Design
20.46.010 (a) Conformance with Design The Design Review application was
Standards. Structures within the following submitted to the city and is reviewed
zones are subject to the relevant design concurrently with the Zoning Permit.
standards adopted in this chapter. No building The design of this structure is in
or land use permit shall be issued for structures compliance with the design regulations Yes
or uses that do not conform to the applicable listed within the Development Design
standards. Standards.
1 Zones i Business Park
20.46.030(a) The following developments or Ordinance 2026-003 repealed the
projects that are over 12 units or more,new Design Review Board.As a result,
mixed-use developments (not part of the mixed- although the project would previously
use development regulations),new commercial, have been subject to Design Review
or new industrial structures are subject to Board review, design review is now Yes
design review board: (6) Industrial processed as an administrative decision
as the provisions enabling the Board
have been repealed.
Development Design Standards
1.0 Street Character and Liveliness The proposed facility has been designed
so that its street-facing facades appear
active and inhabited.The project
provides a visible and welcoming Yes
presence at the street edge and activates
the pedestrian realm using landscaping,
walkways nd clear pedestrian entries.
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2.0 Pedestrian Environment Entry canopies, doors,windows and clear
walkways provided. Large areas of blank walls
are broken up with the use of murals and color Yes
changes. Conditions added to ensure proper
screening of service elements.
3.0 Landscape Design Landscape screening is provided along the
frontage as well as plantings throughout the site. es
4.0 Transition Between Occupied Residential units are not proposed. Yes
Spaces and Street
5.0 Neighborhood Character The design of this building is complementary to
the neighboring Fire Station and the intended
design for this area. Landscaping and design are Yes
provided to provide focus towards the public
road.
6.0 Adjacent Properties The proposed building's siting does not impact Yes
the use of adjacent properties.
7.0 Siting Driveways are limited and positioned so that
parking and vehicular areas do not dominate the
street frontage.Alley access is not available for
this site.Although parking was proposed
between the road and building due to site Yes
constraints,additional landscaping is provided to
screen the parking lot. Conditions have been
added to ensure proper screening of service
elements.
8.0 Transit Facilitation Transit is not accessible. Yes
9.Architectural Character The design uses multiple materials,colors and
windows along with a modulated facade to
achieve an attractive modern building Yes
appearance and provide similarities to nearby
new developments.
10. Character and Massing In keeping with the look of the neighborhood
character the proposed building has the main
facades broken up by modulation,awnings, Yes
colors,art and landscaping.A condition for roof
mounted equipment has been included.
11.Architectural Elements Elements such as awnings and modulation have
been provided to give a pedestrian scale. Yes
Additional features including lighting and
walkways have also been provided.
12. Exterior Finish Materials All building materials meet requirements and are Yes
standard for this type of structure.
13. Parking Garages No parking garages are proposed with this Yes
development.
14. Mixed-Use Buildings This proposal does not include mixed-use. Yes
15. Old Town Business District This proposal is not within the Old Town Yes
Business District.
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Chapter 20.48 AMC,Density and Dimensional Regulations
20.48.040 Building Setback Requirements. No The proposed project is within the
portion of any building or any freestanding sign business park zone and complies with
may be located on any lot closer to any lot line the below regulations.
than Yes
is authorized in Table 20.48-1 Density and
Dimensional Standards for the general
industrial
zone.
20.48.042 Sight Visibility Areas at Intersections. The proposed project takes access to the
At the intersection of two streets,either public site from 43rd Ave NE.The site plan
or private,no structure,sign,vegetation,or shows there are no improvements that
anything else that obscures sight shall exceed will obscure sight at the entrance or exit
30 inches in height in the area described by a from the site. Yes
triangle having two 25-foot legs along the curb
faces of the streets from the streets'point of
intersection,and a diagonal line connecting the
ends of these lines.
Table 20.48-1 Density and Dimensional Standards
Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet 161,455sf Yes
Minimum Lot Width: 70 feet > 187' Yes
Front Lot Boundary Line: 25 feet 140' Yes
Rear Lot Boundary Line-Primary: 20 feet 35'+ Yes
Side Lot Line or Alley Building Setback: 5 feet 30' + Yes
Building Height Limitation: 50 feet > 50' Yes
Maximum Lot Coverage: 100% 17% Yes
Chapter 20.56 AMC,Streets and Sidewalks
20.56.030 Access to Lots. Every lot shall have The proposed project provides a
access to it that is sufficient to afford a driveway access point from the
reasonable means of ingress and egress for reconstructed 43rd Ave NE.This
emergency vehicles as well as for all those likely driveway access provides a public Yes
to need or desire access to the property in its means of ingress and egress for
intended use.Access includes vehicular, emergency vehicles,passenger vehicles,
pedestrian,bicycle,and other common forms of pedestrian,and bicycle transportation.
transportation.
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Chapter 2 0.5 6 AMC,Streets and Sidewalks
20.56.050 Entrances to Streets. (a)All driveway The proposed project provides two
entrances and other openings onto streets within access points to the building lot.The
the city's planning jurisdiction shall be proposed project complies with the
constructed so that: following City of Arlington Standards
1.Vehicles can enter and exit from the lot in and Specifications:
question without posing any substantial danger 1.The proposed driveway
to themselves,pedestrians,or vehicles traveling entrances provide safe access to the
in abutting streets,and site and do not impede vehicle or
2. Interference with the free and convenient flow pedestrian travel.
of traffic in abutting or surrounding streets is 2.Access to the site does not Yes
minimized. interfere with the flow of traffic on
3. Driveway cuts shall be limited so the 43rd Ave NE.
narrowest width necessary to provide safe 3. The driveway cuts are 26 feet in
ingress and egress onto and from the property. width to provide two-way vehicle and
4. Driveways shall not be located adjacent to one truck movement to and from the site.
another in such a manner as to create a"double 4. The driveways are located on
width" driveway without any landscaping opposite sides of the property.
between the driveways.
20.56.120 Street Intersections. (a) Streets shall The proposed project provides 90'
intersect at 80'to 90°.Not more than two streets driveway intersections at both access Yes
shall intersect at any one point or vary from the points.
above angle of connections.
20.56.130 Construction Standards and The proposed project is subject to a
Specifications. Construction and design Site Civil Construction Permit.
standards and specifications for streets,
sidewalks,and curbs and gutters are contained in Yes
the"Public Works Construction Standards and
Specifications," and all such facilities shall be
completed in accordance with these standards.
Chapter 20.60 AMC,Utilities
20.60.100 Sewage Disposal Facilities Required. The proposed project shall connect to
Every principal use and every lot within a the City of Arlington Sanitary Sewer as
subdivision shall be served by a sewage disposal approved in the Water/Sewer
system that is adequate to accommodate the Availability Letter on September 17,
reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot 2025.The construction of utilities will Yes
and that complies with all applicable health take place after Civil Permit approval
regulations. and shall meet all requirements of the
Public Works Construction Standards
and Specifications.
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20.60.300 Water Supply System Required.Every The proposed project shall connect to
principal use and every lot within a subdivision the City of Arlington water as approved
shall be served by a water supply system that is in the Water/Sewer Availability Letter
adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs on September 17, 2025.The
of such use or subdivision lot and that complies construction of utilities will take place Yes
with all applicable health regulations. after Civil Permit approval and
shall meet all requirements of the
Public Works Construction Standards
and Specifications.
20.60.400 Lighting Requirements. The proposed project provides
(a)All public streets,sidewalks,and other adequate lighting throughout the site
common areas or facilities shall be sufficiently and will be reviewed and approved
illuminated to ensure security of property and with the Civil Permit. Yes
the safety of persons using such streets,
sidewalks and other common areas or facilities.
(d)All outdoor lights shall be low sodium or The proposed project provides LED
similar lamp type and be down shielded to lighting that is down shielded
prevent light pollution. throughout the site and will be reviewed Yes
and approved with the Civil Permit.
20.60.410 Excessive Illumination.Lighting within The proposed project provides adequate
any lot that unnecessarily illuminates any other lighting throughout the site that does not
lot or public right-of-way and substantially unnecessarily illuminate to neighboring
interferes with the use or enjoyment of such properties.It will be reviewed and Yes
other lot or public right-of-way is prohibited. approved with the Civil Permit.
20.60.450 Underground Utilities.All existing, All proposed utilities to and on the
extended,new electrical power lines,telephone, site shall be located underground.All
gas distribution,cable television,and other utility lines are required to be shown
communication and utility lines shall be placed on the site civil plans and shall be
underground in accordance with the approved by the City of Arlington Yes
specifications and policies of the respective prior to construction activities on the
utility service providers and located in site.
accordance with the Public Works Construction
Standards and Specifications.
Chapter 20.72 AMC,Parkin
20.72.010 Number of Parking Spaces Required. The proposed project has shown on
(a)All developments in all zoning districts shall the approved site plan that it meets
provide a sufficient number of parking spaces to the required parking for the site.
accommodate the number of vehicles that
ordinarily are likely to be attracted to the Required Parking Spaces Yes
development in question. Health Care Facility 168
Healthcare Facility: 1 space/400 sf of gross Provided Parking Spaces
floor area Health Care Facility 68
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20.72.030 Parking Space Dimensions. The site plan shows that the parking
(a) Except accessible parking spaces,each spaces proposed are 9 feet wide by 19 Yes
parking space shall contain a rectangular area of feet long,meeting the dimensional
at least 19 feet long and 9 feet wide. regulations.
20.72.060 Parking Area Surface. The proposed project has shown
(a)All parking areas shall be graded and concrete for the parking and vehicle
surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other drive aisle areas throughout the site.
material that will provide equivalent All parking spaces are painted with
protection against potholes, erosion,and dust. lines and other required markings.
Specifications for surfaces meeting the
Yes
standard set forth in this subsection are
contained in the Public Works Construction
Standards and Specifications.
(b) Parking spaces shall be appropriately
demarcated with painted lines or other
markings.
(c) Parking areas shall be properly maintained
in all respects.
20.72.064 Accessible Parking Spaces. The proposed project has provided
(b)The number of handicapped parking spaces three accessible parking spaces on the
to be provided in any lot or facility shall be in site that are sized to accommodate
accordance with the current state standard and both standard and van dimensions.
International Building Code.Accessible parking
spaces are to be calculated in addition to the Total Standard Vehicle and ADA
required off-street parking spaces required and Parking Requirements for the Site
not included in the parking calculations in Required Yes
Table 20.72-1. Total ADA Standard&Van 2
Proposed
Table 20.72-3 Total Proposed On Site 3
Parking Facility Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces
Total Standard Van Total
26-50 1 1 2
Chapter 20.76 AMC,Screening and Trees
20.76.020 General Screening Standard. The project is in the business park
Developments shall provide sufficient screening so zone surrounded by business park,
that: aviation flightline and residential.
1. Neighboring properties are shielded from Additional screening is provided along Yes
any adverse external effects of that the side abutting residential.
development.
2. The development is shielded from the
negative impacts of adjacent uses such as
streets and
railroads.
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20.76.030 Compliance with Screening Standard. The proposed project has provided a
The table set forth in 20.76.050,in conjunction 30" screening wall and a landscape
with the explanations in 20.76.040 concerning buffer along Airport Blvd to screen the
the types of screens, establishes screening parking lot. Type C landscaping as
requirements that presumptively satisfy the been provided on all other sides where Yes
general standards established in 20.76.020.The not abutting residential.Type A
table uses the permissible use designation to screening and fence provided where
determine the type of screening that is required the proposal abuts residential
between two uses. property.
Table 20.76-1 Screening Requirements
Use Frontage Landscaping Side and Rear Property Lines
Healthcare Facility Type C Type A-All Neighboring Residential
Type C-All Other Neighboring Properties
20.76.110 Required Trees Along Dedicated Streets. Street trees are existing along
The developer shall either plant or retain sufficient Airport Blvd and street trees are
trees so that within the landscape strip there is for proposed along the new 43rd Ave NE.
every 30 feet of street frontage at least an average
of one deciduous tree of two inches dbh at the time
of planting and with a canopy that starts at least Yes
eight feet above finished grade and has or will have
when fully mature a trunk at least 8 inches in
diameter. Root barriers shall be provided for all
street trees and the landscape strip shall be
planted per the Department of Public Works
Standards and Specifications.
20.76.130 Shade Trees in Parking Areas. The project provides shading of the
(a)Vehicle accommodation areas that are required parking lot area on the site.
to be paved must be shaded by deciduous trees
that have or will have when fully mature a trunk at The total parking area is calculated at
least 8 inches in diameter. 11,629 square feet,requiring 2,326
(b) Landscaping within vehicle accommodation square feet of required shading at
areas shall meet the requirements of 20.46 and the 20% of the total.
Development Design Standards. The applicant has provided 3,219 es
(c) Each tree of the type described in subsection square feet,which equates to 28%.
shall be presumed to shade a circular area having a
radius of 15 feet with the trunk of the tree as the
center,and there must be sufficient trees so that,
using this standard, 20 percent of the vehicle
accommodation area will be shaded.
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20.76.140 Maintenance of Screening and Shading The property owner(s) shall
Elements.All screening and shading elements maintain the landscaping on the
required by this Chapter shall be maintained by the property and within the right-of-way
owner for the life of the project to the following per AMC 20.76.
standards:
1.All plant material shall be maintained with
respect to pruning,trimming,mowing,watering,
insect control,and fertilizing to maintain a healthy
growing condition,create an attractive
appearance,and to accomplish the purpose for Yes
which it was required.
2. Dead,diseased,stolen,vandalized, or damaged
plants shall be replaced within three months of the
plants indicated on the approved landscape plans.
3.All screening and shading elements shall be
maintained reasonably free of weeds and trash.
4.All screening and shading elements located
within the public right-of-way shall be maintained
by the abutting property owner.
Chapter 20.90 AMC,Concurrency&Impact Fees
20.90.040 (a) Imposition of Impact Fees on The applicant provided a Traffic
Development Activity.All development projects Impact Analysis prepared by Kimley
within the City shall be assessed a transportation Horn in August 2025.The traffic
impact fee,at the rate of$3,355.00,based on peak analysis concluded that the proposed
p.m.trips,as computed in accordance with the most use would produce 14 new PM peak- Yes
current edition of the Institute of Transportation hour-trips to the site.
Engineers Trip Generation Manual,as applied to the
City's transportation element of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
20.90.045 (a)All development projects within the The applicant provided a Traffic
Cascade Industrial Center shall be assessed an Impact Analysis prepared by Kimley
additional transportation impact fee,at the rate of Horn in August 2025.The traffic
$5,841.39,based on peak p.m.trips,as computed in analysis concluded that the proposed Yes
accordance with the most current edition of the use would produce 14 new PM peak-
Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip hour-trips to the site.
Generation Manual.
Chapter 20.98 AMC,State Environmental Policy Act SEPA
20.98.110 (d) Environmental Checklist. For The applicant provided a modified
projects submitted as planned actions under WAC environmental checklist with the
197-11-164,the City shall use its existing application and the city has approved
environmental checklist form or may modify the the proposed project per the Yes
environmental checklist form as provided in WAC requirements of the checklist.
197-11-315.The modified checklist form may be
prepared and adopted along with or as part of a
Tanned action ordinance.
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Chapter 13.28 AMC,Stormwater
13.28.070 Applicability of the Utility.The following The proposed project is subject to
actions or applications for the following permit meeting the required stormwater
and/or approvals will require submittal for regulations for the site.A Site Civil
approval by the utility: site plans,design drawings, Permit shall be required for all site
and operations and maintenance plans.Submittals improvements.The approval of the
shall be consistent with the provisions of this Code, stormwater system takes place
and shall comply with the stormwater manual and during this review process.All
engineering standards: stormwater systems shall comply yes
(3) New Development with the City of Arlington Public
Works Standards and Specifications
and the most recent Department of
Ecology Stormwater Manual for
Western Washington.This has been
added as a permit condition.
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III. CONCULUSIONS
(a) The applicant has applied for a Zoning Permit as required under AMC 20.16.
(b) Under AMC 20.16.220 (b),the community and economic development director shall issue the zoning
permit unless he finds,after reviewing the application and consulting with the applicant as provided
in section 20.16.130,that:
Regulation Analysis Meets
Chapter 20.16.220(b)
(1) The requested permit is not within its The requested site plan review is within
jurisdiction according to the table of the City of Arlington's jurisdiction per the Yes
permissible uses. above zoning map and permissible use
table.
(2)The application is incomplete. The application for the subject site plan
review was deemed complete on Yes
November 18, 2025.
(3) If completed as proposed in the The proposed site plan review complies
application,the development will not comply with all required sections of AMC Title 20 Yes
with one or more of the requirements of this per the above staff analysis.
title.
(4)The proposed project has not complied The proposed project has complied with
with SEPA SEPA through the modified environmental
checklist and complies with the Yes
regulations of the Cascade Industrial
Center Planned Action EIS.
(5) The proposed project is not in The proposed site plan review complies
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, with the Arlington Municipal Code, Yes
Transportation Plan,or other adopted plans, Comprehensive Plan,and Transportation
regulations,or policies. Plan.
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
The proposed project was found to be consistent with and meets the intent of the Arlington Zoning Code,
Comprehensive Plan,and the Arlington Municipal Code,therefore the Zoning Permit-Site Plan Review
and Design Review for Holman Recovery II (PJ26-0143 / PJ25-0144) is hereby APPROVED, subject to
the following conditions.
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V. CONDITIONS
Zoning Permit•
1. All development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Site Plans, Landscape
Plans, and Supplemental Drawings received on February 5, 2026, subject to any conditions or
modifications that may be required as part of the permit review.
2. The applicant shall comply with the approved Modified SEPA Decision and Complete Streets
Checklist
3. The Health Care Facility shall be properly licensed pursuant to any and all state requirements.
4. The applicant shall meet all local, state, or federal code requirements. Please refer to the
Arlington Municipal Code for a complete list of code requirements for your project type.
5. The applicant shall comply with all permits and conditions thereof from the City of Arlington
and other government agencies with jurisdiction.
6. No other Health Care Facility shall be sited within 1,200ft of the property boundary of this use.
Design Review•
1. The building permit elevations and constructed site shall be consistent with the design elevations,
materials, colors, and details provided on October 22,2025.
2. All service elements, electrical meters, and mechanical equipment shall be screened from the public
street and view per 2.3.3.1, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.4, 2.7.3.1., 2.7.3.2, 2.7.3.3, 2.7.3.4, 2.7.3.5, 7.3.3.1, 7.3.3.2,
7.3.3.4, 7.3.3.5, 7.3.3.6,and 10.3.3.2.
3. All service elements, electrical meters,and mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the overall
design of the building per 7.3.3.E,11.1.4.2(g)
4. Lighting fixtures to be reviewed at the time of building permit and shall be consistent with the Design
Review Standards including 10'-12'pole heights throughout parking areas. Lighting bollards 3-4'in
height can illuminate paths and walkways and is required to be down shielded per 2.7.3.2, 2.7.3.3,
2.7.3.5.
S. A design review decision shall be approved for a maximum of two years with a valid land use permit or
shall expire at the time of the land use permit,if not extended.
Civil Permit:
1. A Site Civil construction permit shall be applied for and approved prior to any land disturbance on
the subject property.
2. The project is subject to submit a Right-of-Way Permit for all work with public rights-of-way.
3. Prior to any construction activities, the applicant shall file and receive approval of site civil
construction plans, which comply with all requirements of the Arlington Municipal Code,
International Building Code(s), International Fire Code and Public Works Construction Standards
and Specifications.Said plans shall address all site improvements.
4. The applicant shall comply with AMC Chapter 13.28, Stormwater Management, and the most
current City-adopted edition of the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for
Western Washington.
5. The applicant shall construct all existing, extended, and new electrical power lines (not to include
transformers or enclosures containing electrical equipment including but not limited to, switches,
meters, or capacitors which may be pad mounted), telephone, gas distribution, cable television,
and other communication and utility lines in or adjacent to any land use or building permit
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approved after the effective date of this chapter shall be placed underground in accordance with
the specifications and policies of the respective utility service providers and located in accordance
with the administrative guideline entitled "Public Works Construction Standards and
Specification." Even in the event the distribution line originates from a point opposite any public
roadway from the new construction the service lines shall be placed beneath said roadway by
means of boring or surface excavation across said roadway.
Building:
1. A building permit application shall be reviewed and approved prior to building construction on the
site.
2. All building permits shall meet the most current edition of the International Building Code.
3. The project is subject to applicable water and sewer utility fees.These fees are collected at the time
of building permit issuance.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits,all associated traffic impact fees shall be paid.
Other:
1. All contractors working on the site are required to obtain a Washington State Business License and
a City of Arlington Endorsement.
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VI. EXPIRATION
Per AMC 20.16.220,a Zoning Permit shall expire automatically if,within two (2)years after the issuance
of such permits:
1. The use authorized by such permits has not commenced,in circumstances where no substantial
construction, erection, alteration, excavation, demolition, or similar work is necessary before
commencement of such use,or
2. Less than 10 percent of the total cost of all construction, erection, alteration, excavation,
demolition,or similar work on any development authorized by such permits has been completed
on the site.
A design review decision shall be approved for a maximum of two years with a valid land use permit or
shall expire at the time of the land use permit,if not extended.
I. APPEAL
This decision may be appealed pursuant to AMC 20.20.010, which provides for a hearing of the Zoning Permit
decision before the Hearing Examiner. Any aggrieved party of record may file an appeal within 14 days of the
permit decision. An appeal shall be considered filed when a written notice of appeal, specifying the grounds
and arguments, therefore, is delivered to the Department of Community and Economic Development by 5.00
PM on Wednesday May 6y 6.2026,and the appeal fee as set by resolution is paid.
Prepared by:Ameresia Lawlis,Associate Planner
Date:April 22, 2026
ORDERED THIS ON THE 22nd DAY OF April , 2026
Amy Rusko, Community and Economic Development Department Director
Distributed to the Following Parties:
Justin Pedersen, Harmsen LLC
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ATTACHMENT B
CODE REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: The following items are not conditions of permit approval but rather certain local,state,or
federal code requirements that the developer needs to be aware of.This is in no way intended to be a
complete list of code requirements but is a general checklist of major steps and issues. Please refer to
the Arlington Municipal Code for a complete list of code requirements for your particular project type.
1. Code Applicability. This permit is subject to the applicable requirements contained in
the Arlington Municipal Code, Land Use Code, Building Code, and COA Public Works
Design, Construction Standards and Specifications. It is the responsibility of the
developer to ensure compliance with the various provisions contained in these
ordinances.
2. Pre-Construction Phase. Prior to commencing any site work, including installing any
easement or right-of-way improvements,utility systems, drainage systems,streetlights,
mailbox structures, emergency facilities, storm water control systems, or any other
improvements,the developer shall submit site civil construction improvement plans for
review and approval by the Public Works Director. Said plans shall be in conformance
with applicable code and below listed conditions.
a. The developer shall survey and mark all property corners prior to review of any
submitted construction plans.
b. The developer shall design and install erosion control measures deemed
necessary by the City. These measures shall be implemented and inspected by
the City prior to the issuance of any permits.
C. The developer shall undertake no site preparation or other disturbances within
environmentally sensitive areas or their required buffers.
d. The developer shall submit to the Community & Economic Development Department
and receive approval of a storm-water run-off and detention plan in conformance with
the AMC Chapter 13.28, Stormwater Management, and the most current City-adopted
edition of the Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget
Sound Basin (The Technical Manual) for both the construction phase and a permanent
system.All site drainage must be directed through bio filtration swales prior to discharge
into wetlands.
e. The developer shall place all new utility lines underground.
f. The developer shall provide a temporary rock pad at all points of ingress and egress to
the site throughout the construction phase.
g. The developer shall show locations of all required streetlights on the construction plans
and install them as designed.
h. The developer shall obtain a right-of-way permit prior to any work done in a public right-
of-way. (NOTE: City departments are exempt from right-of-way permits.)
i. The developer shall install all low sodium or similar low intensity illumination lighting
and it shall be placed in a way as to not cause glare on an adjoining property or right-of-
way.
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3. Construction Phase.The following conditions shall apply during construction.
a. The developer shall follow all applicable noise and other nuisance codes.
b. The developer shall not track mud and dirt onto public rights-of-way,but if tracked by
accident,the developer shall clean it up immediately.
C. During any site grading or clearing activity,the developer and contractor shall use all
available means of controlling air pollution (dust,ash,and smoke).
d. The restrictions of the AMC shall apply to any and all grading.
4. Installation of Improvements. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer
shall:
a. Install all rights-of-way and access easement improvements on all proposed
streets internal and existing streets adjacent to the project in accordance with
the requirements of AMC Chapter 20.56 and per COA Public Works Design,
Construction Standards and Specifications. The developer shall coordinate with
all adjacent developments the final design of the street improvements and/or
include the appropriate transition tapers for the street pavement from the
property.
b. Install a potable water system to serve the project per the COA Public Works
Design, Construction Standards and Specifications. Water is to be served by the
City of Arlington. This system cannot be deferred if a performance bond is
secured. Both water and sanitary sewer must be completely installed and
approved before either a temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy is
issued.
C. Relocate any existing water facilities and/or install water services/fire hydrants
at the expense of the developer.
d. Install a sanitary sewer system per COA Public Works Design, Construction
Standards and Specifications. This system cannot be deferred if a performance
bond is secured.Both water and sanitary sewer must be completely installed and
approved before either a temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy is
issued.
e. Install a permanent storm water control system per AMC Chapter 13.28.
f. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall complete all
required or voluntary improvements unless otherwise secured by the developer
and authorized by the City Engineer.
(NOTE: Code requirements for infrastructure improvements are based on conceptual information as
submitted by the applicant for the land use permit. Additional specific requirements may be required
upon review of the engineered construction drawings submitted by the developer. All improvements
are subject to review and approval by the City of Arlington Inspectors.All utilities shall be constructed
underground.)
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