Development Projects Currently Under Review

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In coordination with Snohomish Health District rules, the City's Planning & Development Services Department is closed in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19.

Staff will be available by appointment only (made at least one day prior) for permit application intake and permit issuance only.

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Development projects on vacant land and larger redevelopment projects typically require a staff review and public comment period before the applicant can break ground. Projects currently under review are listed below along with associated application materials.


If you want to be considered a "party of record" for a particular project, submit a comment.

PP20-0001 / PRD20-0001  Walsh Hills (1705/1711 Terrace Avenue)

A 113-lot subdivision of a 19.29-acre site, comprised of a 19-unit PRD where the site is zoned Single Family and a 94-unit Unit Lot Subdivision where it is zoned for multi-family dwellings.  The project includes internal roadways, frontage improvements to Terrace Avenue, open space, critical areas enhancement and protection, utility improvements, street trees, and a new park for residents.


A webpage has been set up for this project due to its size.  This page will be kept up to date with new submittals and additional information.  Click here.

Walsh Hills documents

  1. SEPA DNS
  2. SEPA Checklist
  3. Notice of Application
  4. Project Narrative
  5. Traffic Impact Analysis
  6. Geotechnical Report
  7. Critical Areas Study and Buffer Mitigation
  1. ULS Site and Preliminary Plans
  2. PRD Site and Preliminary Plans
  3. Landscape Plan
  4. Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan
  5. PRD Conceptual Building Elevations
  6. PRD App Forms - Walsh Hills West
  7. ULS App Forms - Walsh Hills East

SEPA20-0012/BR20-0052 Eno Dock

Construction of a new 364-square-foot dock at 1625 Lake Mount Drive extending 70 feet into Blackmans Lake. Dock will be constructed of non-toxic fir and steel pilings and ThruFlow grated panels. A category III wetland is present on the site; removal of invasive fragrant waterlily is proposed to mitigate for shading impacts, for a total of 7,198 square feet of enhancement area.

1625 Lake Mount Drive Dock documents

  1. Determination of Non-Significance
  2. SEPA Checklist
  3. Critical Areas Report
  1. Project Plans
  2. Application Forms

SDP20-0006 Cedar Urban Townhomes

A four-unit townhouse development within two separate buildings on an approximately 0.18 acre site at 225 Cedar Avenue.  The proposed project includes associated parking, site and frontage improvements, utilities, and landscaping.

225 Cedar Site Development Plan documents

  1. Notice of Application
  2. Application Forms
  3. Applicant Narrative
  4. Site Plan and Preliminary Designs
  5. Preliminary Civil Drawings
  6. Landscape and Planting Plan
  1. Topographic Survey
  2. Wetland and Stream Reconnaissance
  3. Determination of Equivalence Request
  4. Drainage Report
  5. Proposed Drainage Covenant & Easement
  6. Stormwater Infiltration Evaluation

SP20-0001  805 13th St Short Plat

A three-lot residential subdivision of a 0.54-acre site, with the existing home to be maintained on proposed Lot 2.  As proposed the lots will take access from Hillcrest Drive.  The project includes utilities, frontage improvements, and street trees.

805 13th St Short Plat documents

  1. Notice of Application
  2. Application Forms
  3. Preliminary Short Plat and Civil Plans
  1. Wetland Report
  2. Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan
  3. Geotech Report

SDP20-0005 Site Development Plan - St. John’s Episcopal Church Addition

The applicant is proposing to construct a new three-story, 3,516 square foot addition to the parish hall and sanctuary located at 913 Second Street to provide accessible entrances to all floors of both buildings. The project also includes an elevator, and new stairs and ramps.  Notice of Decision was issued September 9, 2020.

St. John's Episcopal Church SDP Documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. SEPA DNS
  4. SEPA Checklist
  5. Notice of Application
  6. Site Plan
  7. Preliminary Civil Plan
  1. Landscape Plan
  2. Boundary and Topographic Survey
  3. Critical Area Determination Letter
  4. Geotech Report
  5. Stormwater Site Plan
  6. Narrative
  7. Application Forms


SDP20-0004  Site Development Plan - Boys & Girls Club Addition

The applicant is proposing to construct a 3,200 square foot addition to the existing Snohomish Boys & Girls Club facility at 402 Second Street for a teen activity center.

Snohomish Boys & Girls Club SDP Documents

  1. Notice of Application
  2. Site Plan
  3. Landscape Plan
  4. Preliminary Civil Plans
  1. SEPA Checklist
  2. Drainage Report
  3. Project Narrative
  4. Application Forms


SL20-0002 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit - 1405 Avenue A Residential Lots 

The applicant proposes lot development and construction of a single-family home on a previously approved subdivision located partially within the Shoreline jurisdiction.  Notice of Decision was issued March 30, 2020.

 

1405 Avenue A SSDP documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  1. Shoreline Site Plan
  2. Project Narrative
  3. Application Forms


CV20-0005 701 Second Street Site Work

The applicant proposes site/civil improvements to an existing gas station/convenience store, including removal and replacement of two, 12,000 gallon underground fuel tanks, regrading and resurfacing, and a new oil/water separator on a fully paved and developed, 0.14-acre site

Snohomish Texaco Site/Civil documents

  1. SEPA MDNS
  2. SEPA Checklist
  1. Civil Drawings
  2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP)

SDP19-003 Emil’s Walk – Lincoln Avenue

The applicant is proposing a mixed use development consisting of five residential units and one commercial space within two separate, three-story buildings. The proposed project includes associated parking, site and frontage improvements, utilities, landscaping and open space areas.  Notice of Decision was issued June 23, 2020.

Emil’s Walk SDP documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. SEPA DNS
  4. SEPA Checklist
  5. Notice of Application
  6. Application Forms
  7. Project Narrative
  8. Site Plan
  1. Open Space and Landscape Plan
  2. Landscape Variance Request
  3. Conceptual Civil Drawings
  4. Conceptual 3-D Renderings
  5. Geotechnical Engineering Study
  6. Drainage Report
  7. Existing Conditions
  8. Critical Areas Report

SL19-0001  Wastewater Treatment Plant PAA Disinfection

The applicant proposes to transition the City’s effluent disinfection at the Wastewater Treatment Plant from chlorination to Peracetic Acid (PAA). The project will add an 80 square foot chemical metering building with PAA dosing equipment, controls, required safety features and HVAC, electrical, lighting, and plumbing. A 200 square foot canopy structure is proposed for PAA containment.  A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit is required.  Notice of Decision was issued January 10, 2020.

Wastewater Treatment Plant PAA documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. SEPA DNS
  4. SEPA Checklist
  1. Notice of Application
  2. Application Forms with Project and Legal Descriptions
  3. Project Narrative
  4. Site Plan and Project Drawings

01-19-SDP  Tiny House Hotel - 120 Willow Avenue

The applicant is proposing an 8-unit hotel development with lobby, comprised of nine "tiny house" structures.  The project will include grading, utilities and infrastructure improvements, on-site parking, and landscaping.  Notice of Decision was issued April 6, 2020. 

Tiny House Hotel documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  4. Application Forms
  5. Project Narrative
  6. Site Development Plans
  1. Traffic Impact Analysis
  2. Stormwater Report
  3. Geotechnical Report Addendum
  4. Geotechnical Report
  5. Critical Areas Determination
  6. Visual Buffer Standard - Deviation Request

22-18-SDP  Tenth Street Multi-family - 1209 Tenth Street

The applicant is proposing a 26-unit multi-family development within three separate buildings on a 2.04-acre site.  The project includes grading, utilities and infrastructure improvements, on-site parking, landscaping, and critical areas mitigation for wetland buffer impacts.  Notice of Decision was issued February 6, 2020.

Tenth Street MFR documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. SEPA DNS - Amended
  4. SEPA Checklist - Amended
  5. Notice of Application
  6. Application Forms
  7. Project Narrative
  8. Site, Landscaping, and Tree Removal Plan
  9. Preliminary Civil Plans
  1. Traffic Impact Analysis
  2. Access Analysis Memo
  3. Preliminary Elevations
  4. Critical Area Study and Buffer Width Averaging Plan
  5. Geotechnical Report
  6. Provisional Design Infiltration Rate Memo
  7. Preliminary Stormwater Report
  8. Existing Conditions Survey

Permit Activity Reports


The permit activity reports contains information about building and development permits applied for and issued in the city during the specified week.

Applications and Approved Permits

  1. Applications Oct 26 - Oct 30
  2. Applications Oct 19 - Oct 23
  3. Applications Oct 12 - Oct 16
  4. Applications Oct 5 - Oct 9
  1. Issued Permits Oct 26 - Oct 30
  2. Issued Permits Oct 19 - Oct 23
  3. Issued Permits Oct 12 - Oct 16
  4. Issued Permits Oct 5 - Oct 9

Permit Types:

Following is a list of codes that corresponds to “Type” in the activity reports. For information on permit types not included below, please contact City staff.

A/C:

Commercial Alteration

A/R:

Residential Alteration

BLA:

Boundary Line Adjustment

C/I:

Commercial Industrial
(new structure)

CIVIL:

Site Civil Construction

C

UP:

Conditional Use Permit

DEMO:

Demolition
 

FP:

Final Plat

FSP:

Final Short Plat


GC:

Garage/Carport

GRADE:

Grading permit

MFR:

Multi-Family Structure (new structure)

PLAT:

Preliminary Plat

PRD:

Planned Residential Development

S-Plat:

Preliminary Short Plat


SEPA:

Environmental Review


SFR: 

Single Family Residence
(new structure)

SLP:

Shoreline Permit

T/I:

Tenant Improvement

VAR:

Variance

VARm:

Minor Variance