Development Projects Currently Under Review

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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.


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SL21-0004  1007 First Street Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

The applicant is proposing construction of an approximately 260-square-foot deck on the eastern end of the rear façade of an existing building, approximately 70 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Snohomish River.


Additional details on this proposal are available in the Self-Service Permit Portal record for this project.

SP21-0002  Sanchez Two-Lot Short Plat

The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a 0.43-acre site into two single family lots located at 325 15th Street.  Additional details on this proposal are available in the Self-Service Permit Portal record for this project. 

PP21-0002 and SDP21-0013  Unit Lot Subdivision and Site Development Plan - Bickford Mixed Use Project

The applicant is proposing a mixed use development on approximately 12.42 acres consisting of 29 single family residences and a clubhouse; and construction of a four-story adult care facility.  The proposed project includes open and structured parking, landscaping, street trees, frontage improvements, utility and infrastructure improvements, wetland mitigation, and construction of a bridge over Cemetery Creek.


Additional details are available in the Self-Service Permit Portal records for the Unit Lot Subdivision and Site Development Plan.

SDP21-0014  Site Development Plan - 120 Willow SFRs

The applicant is proposing to construct three single family detached residences and create three condominium units utilizing the provisions of SMC 14.210.215 on an approximately 0.18 acre site at 120 Willow Avenue.  The project will include grading, utilities and infrastructure improvements, on-site parking, and landscaping.  


Additional details on this proposal are available in the Self-Service Permit Portal record for this project.  

SDP21-0012  Site Development Plan - Kemp West Storage Building

The applicant is proposing construction of a 60'x120' building for storage of equipment and materials at 3800 Sinclair Avenue.  Additional details on this proposal are available in the Self-Service Permit Portal record for this project. 

SDP21-0009  Site Development Plan - Bridges Pets Addition

The applicant is proposing a two-story addition of 2,041 square feet to the existing 20,025 square-foot structure located at 2929 Bickford Avenue.  The Notice of Decision was issued August 23, 2021. 

Bridges Pets Addition SDP Documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  1. Site Plan
  2. Project Narrative
  3. Land Use Application Form


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.  The Notice of Decision was issued September 10, 2021.

Snohomish Boys & Girls Club SDP Documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Determination of Non-Significance
  4. SEPA Checklist
  5. Notice of Application
  6. Site Plan
  1. Landscape Plan
  2. Preliminary Civil Plans
  3. Drainage Report
  4. Project Narrative
  5. Application Forms
  6. Traffic Memo

SL21-0003  WWTP Air Gap (2215 Second Street)

The City Public Works Department is proposing to install two air gap facilities to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in order to protect the water system from contamination.  Each facility will include a 500-gallon poly tank and associated piping, valves, and pumps. One facility will be located near the headworks at the northern end of the site within a new, 240-square-foot shed structure, and the other will be located in the southeast corner of the property, within an existing structure.  The Notice of Decision was issued May 12, 2021.

WWTP Air Gap documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application & SEPA DNS
  4. SEPA DNS
  5. SEPA Checklist
  1. Application Forms
  2. Visibility Site Map
  3. Site Map
  4. Project Narrative
  5. Plans

SDP20-0007  Centennial Family Dentistry (133 Maple Avenue)

The applicant is proposing to demolish two existing structures and construct a new 2,628 square foot dental office.  The project includes frontage improvements, stormwater and utility improvements, a parking lot, landscaping, and street trees. The Notice of Decision was issued March 16, 2021.

Centennial Family Dentistry documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  4. Application Forms
  5. Full Plan Set
  1. Written Narrative
  2. Traffic Study
  3. Preliminary Drainage Report
  4. Geotechnical Report

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

A 111-lot subdivision of a 19.29-acre site, comprised of a 17-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 Public Hearing before the Hearing Examiner was held on January 12, 2021.  The Notice of Decision was issued January 29, 2021.


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. Notice of Decision
  2. Hearing Examiner Decision
  3. Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner
  4. Exhibit List
  5. Notice of Public Hearing
  6. SEPA DNS
  7. SEPA Checklist
  8. Notice of Application
  9. Project Narrative
  10. Traffic Impact Analysis
  1. Geotechnical Report
  2. Critical Areas Study and Buffer Mitigation
  3. ULS Site and Preliminary Plans
  4. PRD Site and Preliminary Plans
  5. Landscape Plan
  6. Stormwater Site Plan
  7. PRD Conceptual Building Elevations
  8. PRD App Forms - Walsh Hills West
  9. ULS App Forms - Walsh Hills East

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.  The Notice of Decision was issued March 18, 2021.

225 Cedar Site Development Plan documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  4. Application Forms
  5. Applicant Narrative
  6. Site Plan and Preliminary Drawings - Rear
  7. Site Plan and Preliminary Drawings - Front
  8. Preliminary Civil Drawings
  1. Landscape and Planting Plan
  2. Topographic Survey
  3. Wetland and Stream Reconnaissance
  4. Determination of Equivalence Request
  5. Additional Determination of Equivalence Request
  6. Drainage Report
  7. Proposed Drainage Covenant & Easement
  8. 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.  Notice of Decision was issued December 2, 2020.

805 13th St Short Plat documents

  1. Notice of Decision
  2. Planning Director's Decision
  3. Notice of Application
  4. Application Forms
  1. Preliminary Short Plat and Civil Plans
  2. Wetland Report
  3. Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan
  4. 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

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

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 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