Article XIV. Lynnwood Place Planned Action
17.02.400 Lynnwood Place planned action.
A. Purpose. The city declares that the purpose of this section is to:
1. Combine environmental analysis with land use planning; and
2. Designate the development known as “Lynnwood Place” at 3001 184th Street SW as a “planned action” consistent with state law (Chapters 36.70A RCW, 43.21C RCW and 197-11 WAC); and
3. Streamline and expedite the land use permit review process by relying on completed and existing environmental analysis for Lynnwood Place; and
4. Apply the Lynnwood Municipal Code and other applicable development standards, along with the mitigation framework of this section, to process project applications as planned actions.
B. Findings. The city council finds that:
1. The city is required to prepare and implement plans in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), Chapter 36.70A RCW.
2. The city has adopted a comprehensive plan in compliance with the GMA.
3. Based on the report prepared by Lynnwood’s SEPA responsible official and reviewed by the city council in connection with the passage of the ordinance codified in this section, the environmental impacts of a planned action comprised of the Lynnwood Place project have been identified and adequately addressed in the Lynnwood Place environmental impact statement (EIS) (consisting of the draft EIS (DEIS) issued October 7, 2011, and the final EIS (FEIS) issued March 30, 2012), and implementing development regulations, as supplemented by the development agreement between the city, the district and the developer.
4. A planned action comprised of Lynnwood Place:
a. Is project or nonproject action covered by the Lynnwood Crossing DEIS issued October 11, 2011, the Lynnwood Crossing FEIS issued March 30, 2012; and
b. Is not an essential public facility, as defined in RCW 36.70A.200 or the city of Lynnwood comprehensive plan; and
c. Is consistent with the city of Lynnwood comprehensive plan.
5. The EIS was prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.031 in anticipation of the Lynnwood Place project being designated a planned action.
6. There are no specific mitigation measures, other than applicable development regulations, the mitigation specified in the EIS, and the terms of the development agreement that must be applied to a project application for development of Lynnwood Place.
7. A streamlined process for review of project applications for development in the Lynnwood Place project will benefit the public, protect the environment, and enhance economic development.
8. Opportunities for public involvement and review have been provided, and comments considered, as part of preparation of the DEIS and FEIS for Lynnwood Crossing (Lynnwood Place), the comprehensive plan and zoning code amendments related to Lynnwood Place, and the ordinance codified in this section.
C. Qualifying criteria for evaluating and determining projects as Lynnwood Place planned actions.
1. Planned Action Area. A proposed project must be located in or related to the 40.2-acre Lynnwood Place project area, located at 3001 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, as depicted in the diagram attached as Exhibit A to the ordinance codified in this section.
2. Environmental Documents. Review of a project proposed as a Lynnwood Place planned action for a site-specific development permit application shall be based on the environmental analysis contained in the Lynnwood Place EIS and described therein as “Alternative 2.”
3. Planned Action Qualifications. The following criteria and thresholds shall be used to determine whether a proposed project qualifies as a Lynnwood Place planned action:
a. Land Use. The project land uses and activities must be permitted in the Commercial-Residential zoning district (Chapter 21.54 LMC). The project may include the site grading, demolition of existing buildings, and construction of associated infrastructure.
b. Scope of Development. Lynnwood Place development shall not exceed the amount of new building area identified and evaluated as Alternative 2 in the EIS, and as provided in the following Lynnwood Place Development Table (Table 17.02.400C). Development is expected to occur over a 10- to 15-year period.
|
Land Use |
Square Feet (sq. ft.) or Dwelling Units (d.u.) |
|---|---|
|
Costco Wholesale with tire center and fueling facility |
160,000 sq. ft. |
|
Multifamily residential |
500,000 sq. ft./500 d.u. |
|
Retail |
192,000 sq. ft. |
|
Restaurant |
33,000 sq. ft. |
|
Amusement/recreation |
105,000 sq. ft. |
|
Health club |
40,000 sq. ft. |
|
Movie theater |
35,000 sq. ft. |
|
Bowling |
30,000 sq. ft. |
|
Total build-out (gross building area) |
990,000 sq. ft. |
NOTES:
1As specified by the EIS and development agreement, project includes construction of a new three-lane road through the site from 184th Street SW to Alderwood Mall Parkway at Maple Road.
2The project may be constructed in phases, with infrastructure improvements made as specified by the development agreement(s).
c. Environmental Impacts. A project that would be likely to result in adverse environmental impacts that were not identified in the EIS shall not qualify as a planned action.
d. Significant Changes. If requested by the owner, the city may consider project amendments that would have the effect of varying the proposed mix of uses described above. The owner will have the obligation of demonstrating that the cumulative impact of such an amendment is equal to or less than what was analyzed in the FEIS. If the owner proposes significant changes to the assumptions for the environmental analysis identified in the EIS, the project shall not qualify as a planned action and the SEPA responsible official shall require additional SEPA review.
D. Applications for planned actions shall be processed in accordance with LMC 17.02.029. (Ord. 3030 § 3 (Exh. C), 2013)