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Property Address 19721 47th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Tax Parcel ID 00564600000401
Applicant Abyot Seid
IBusiness Intent & Facility Classification
This application accompanies a formal request for a residential zoning permit to establish a state-
licensed Adult Family Home (AFH) at the subject property location. Under the governing framework of
Washington State law (RCW 70.128.175), an Adult Family Home is recognized strictly as a residential
use of property for all municipal zoning considerations. The facility will be utilized to provide high-quality,
long-term community care for up to six vulnerable adults or seniors.
Proposed Facility Configuration: Six (6) Bedrooms I Maximum Capacity of Six (6) Resident
Beds
Scope of Phase 1 Accessibility & Structural Alterations
To align with necessary Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) safety regulations and
regional structural accessibility standards, Phase 1 developments will encompass minor exterior and
interior physical adaptations. Specifically, the scope of work entails the construction of a low-profile, ADA-
compliant wood ramp at the primary front entry point to facilitate wheelchair accessibility.
Furthermore, a structural wood deck featuring an integrated secondary ADA-compliant ramp will be
established within the rear yard perimeter. This configuration provides a stable, uninhibited path for
secondary emergency egress. Internal modifications are limited to layout alterations within two existing
bathrooms, converting standard bathing fixtures into accessible, barrier-free walk-in showers. All
mechanical utility interfaces will utilize pre-existing internal plumbing channels without infrastructure re-
routing or structural load alterations.
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I Fire Safety, Environmental, & Traffic Mitigation
Fire Suppression Systems: Pursuant to local municipal mandates under Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC 15.24.040), a comprehensive automatic residential NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system will be
retrofitted extensively throughout the dwelling. The detailed engineering schematics and hydraulic
calculations for this system will be presented via a deferred submittal request, enabling concurrent
building file review while finalizing technical subcontractor layouts.
Traffic & Right-of-Way: Adequate side-by-side dedicated parking stalls have been allocated on the
accompanying site plan to cleanly absorb facility shift rotations and visiting medical personnel. The layout
explicitly avoids tandem configurations, eliminating any operational reliance on neighboring vehicle right-
of-ways or public street corridors. No mature trees, environmental landmarks, or critical zones will be
modified or removed during the physical layout alterations.
Document prepared for the City of Arlington Community& Economic Development Department. Rev. 06/2026.
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