Snohomish County public meetings in 2024

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on two property assessment appeals. The board will consider an appeal from CSM CY LYNNWOOD LLC and one from Connor Jacob & Alexandra, with evidence deadlines already passed.

• Appeal 0463-23C by CSM CY LYNNWOOD LLC, parcel 00372600702108 et al, 30-minute hearing
• Appeal 0607-23R by Connor Jacob & Alexandra, parcel 00494511302200, 15-minute hearing
• Evidence deadline for both appeals was November 15, 2024

The Board of Equalization reviewed three property value petitions and decided to sustain the initial values for all three cases. No adjustments were made to the assessed values.

• Sustained $23,818,000 value for 4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd (Petition 0463-23C)
• Sustained $1,222,400 value for 5423 161st Pl NW (Petition 0607-23R)
• Sustained $23,818,000 value for 4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd (Petition 0101-24C)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments to allow co-living housing, a residential type with independently rented lockable sleeping units sharing kitchens, replacing the older boarding house use. The commission will also receive briefings on updates to park impact fees and school impact fees for smaller housing units, both responding to state law changes. Additionally, the commission will discuss amendments to its own by-laws. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on co-living housing code amendments (new use 'Dwelling, Co-Living'; removes 'Boarding House')
• Briefing on park impact fee schedule update aligned with 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and 2024 GMA update
• Briefing on school impact fee amendments for smaller housing units per E2SSB 5258
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Planning Commission by-laws

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 8-0 to recommend approval of code amendments creating a new "Dwelling, Co-Living" use and removing the older "Boarding House" use, with parking and density changes tied to state law. Commissioners also received briefings on updated park impact fees and school impact fees for smaller housing units; no votes were taken on those items. Proposed housekeeping amendments to the commission's by-laws were discussed and will be brought back in January for a vote. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Recommended approval of co-living housing code amendments as submitted by staff (8-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously
• Directed proposed by-law amendments to return in January for a vote
• Received briefing on updated Park Impact Fee Schedule (no action)
• Received briefing on school impact fees for smaller housing units (no action)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to discuss Washington's adoption of CARB (ACT/ACF) regulations, receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, and review the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map. The agenda also includes project updates and announcements.

• Discussion of Washington adoption of CARB (ACT/ACF) regulations
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map
• Project updates and announcements

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding its annual joint meeting with the County Council. The agenda includes discussions on open space, riparian buffer rules, agricultural technology support for flood plains, and a food and farming center, followed by other business.

• Open Space Issue discussion led by Keith Stocker
• Riparian Buffer Rules discussion led by Marv Thomas and Bob Ricci
• Ag Technology Support for Flood Plain discussion led by Jeff Ellingston
• Food & Farming Center discussion led by Joy Routh

Ethics Commission

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission is meeting remotely to discuss the status of ethics complaints, recognize a departing member, and address a vacant commission position. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Recognition of Robert Hope’s service on the Commission
• Status of Ethics Complaints
• Discussion of vacant commission position

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission met remotely to recognize a former commissioner's service, review the status of four complaints, and note a new commissioner appointment. The meeting concluded without any formal votes or substantive decisions being recorded in the minutes.

• Recognized Robert Hope's service on the Commission
• Reported receipt and dismissals of four ethics complaints

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on property assessment appeals. The agenda lists multiple cases, including BRIXTON EVERETT LLC, CRP/CSH MOUNTLAKE LLC, and others, with specific parcel IDs and times. The board will decide whether to adjust property valuations based on the evidence presented.

• BRIXTON EVERETT LLC appeal (60 min) for parcel 28051800400800 et al
• CRP/CSH MOUNTLAKE LLC appeal (20 min) for parcel 27043300201000
• SCANDIA VILLAGE ASSOCIATES/Ad-West Realty Services Inc appeal
• ISLAND VIEW APARTMENTS LTD/Ad-West Realty Services Inc appeal
• UNITED NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT LLC appeal

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed and sustained property values for seven property tax petitions during its hearing on December 9, 2024. All listed petitions were sustained at their initial assessed values without adjustments. The meeting minutes record no substantive decisions other than the property value determinations.

• Sustained property value for Petition 0502-23C at $12,860,000
• Sustained property value for Petition 0369-23C at $1,118,500
• Sustained property value for Petition 0370-23C at $669,500
• Sustained property value for Petition 0373-23C at $1,883,000
• Sustained property value for Petition 0368-23C at $6,205,600
• Sustained property value for Petition 0372-23C at $13,691,900
• Sustained property value for Petition 0275-23C at $486,300

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to review minutes, hear public comment, and receive the coordinator's report. They will discuss filling two upcoming vacant board positions, a seasonal technician hiring connection with WSU, and plan 2025 meetings.

• Two vacant board positions to be filled
• Seasonal tech hiring connection with WSU
• 2025 meetings planning and agenda
• Approval of August 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 2024 meeting. Interim Coordinator Shaheen Page reported on 2024 weed control efforts, upcoming hiring plans, and state listing changes. The board discussed logistics for 2025 meetings and acknowledged the end of Don Tillman’s term.

• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No new business or continued business items addressed
• Tentative 2025 meeting schedule discussed for later confirmation

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review the Mountain View South 23 project (File No. 24-118380 PA). The applicant will present the urban center development, including site plans, elevations, and landscape plans, followed by public comment and board deliberations. The board will provide recommendations on the project.

• Review of Mountain View South 23 project (File No. 24-118380 PA)
• Public comment period with 3-minute allotment per speaker
• Applicant presentation covering project narrative, elevations, site plan, landscape plans, and floor plans

SCT Executive Committee

This Executive Committee meeting was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda that would have been considered included approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and an action item to approve an agenda for a future Steering Committee meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes from 11-6-24
• Treasurer's report for October
• Approve agenda for 2/26/25 Steering Committee
• Review updated SCT General Assembly Program

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet to approve minutes, review the January Steering Committee agenda, and confirm its representative. They will also discuss the transition of the SCT General Assembly and CAB, including an Executive Committee recommendation and the 2024 General Assembly program. Committee reports and a manager's update on the 2025 meeting schedule are also on the agenda.

• Approval of July meeting minutes (9-19-24)
• Overview of January Steering Committee agenda
• Confirm CAB representative for January Steering Committee
• Discussion of SCT General Assembly/CAB transition and Executive Committee recommendation
• 2024 SCT General Assembly program to discuss SCT reimagined

The SCT Community Advisory Board met briefly by Zoom on November 21, 2024. Members approved prior meeting minutes and confirmed Kate Nesse and Phil Lovell will attend the January 22, 2025 Steering Committee meeting. New member Jason Grenn was acknowledged, and potential member Samantha Politano introduced herself. Most of the meeting was informational, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kate Nesse and Phil Lovell as CAB reps to Jan 22, 2025 Steering Committee
• Acknowledged Jason Grenn as new CAB member
• Introduced Samantha Politano as potential new CAB member

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on November 20, 2024, to consider eight appeals from property owners challenging their property valuations. The agenda lists each case with the appellant, parcel ID, and scheduled time. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on evidence submitted by the parties.

• Glacier Owner LLC appeals parcel 29050800402600
• Thoen Thomas A & Teresa S appeals parcel 01084000220300
• 2709 Lincoln Apartments LLC appeals parcel 00373300800703
• Shiloh Village LLC appeals parcels 00392200003201 et al
• Marysville Investment Partners LLC appeals parcels 31053300206600 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment petitions on November 20, 2024, and sustained the initial assessed value in every case, leaving each value unchanged. Seven petitions were decided by an absentee vote of board members Robert Bodkin, Keith Bruce, and Dwight Phillips; the minutes do not record individual vote tallies. The Assessor's representative appeared for only one petition (0213-23C) and did not appear for the others.

• Sustained assessed value of $50,021,300 for Glacier Owner LLC, 607 Riverside Rd, Everett (petition 0542-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $18,366,100 for 2709 Lincoln Apartments LLC, 2709 Lincoln Way, Lynnwood (petition 0172-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $40,160,000 for Shiloh Village LLC, 1926 W Casino Rd, Everett (petition 0191-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $1,060,000 for Shiloh Village LLC, 1916 W Casino Rd, Everett (petition 0192-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $46,565,500 for Hillcrest Estates LLC, 1007 130th St SW, Everett (petition 0193-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $6,550,900 for RH Lynnwood Financial Center Associates, 19009 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood (petition 0213-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $1,451,400 for Krepick William A & Donna S Trustees, 11402 239th Pl SW, Woodway (petition 0126-23R)
• Sustained assessed value of $1,397,600 for Vlcek William S & Nancy L, 17018 73 Ln W, Edmonds (petition 0168-23R)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold briefings on proposed code amendments for co-living housing and on Snohomish County Tomorrow, a regional growth policy forum. The co-living amendments respond to state law changes and would introduce a new Dwelling, Co-Living use while removing the older Boarding House use. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Briefing on proposed code amendments for co-living housing, including new Dwelling, Co-Living use and removal of Boarding House use
• Changes to parking requirements and density calculations for co-living housing
• Informational briefing on Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT), created in 1989 for regional growth policy
• Discussion of SCT's transition and December 2024 General Assembly
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from October 22, 2024. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational briefings on co-living housing code amendments and the Snohomish County Tomorrow platform.

• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals from various property owners, including commercial entities and a 7-Eleven. The board will review each case to decide whether the assessed property values should be adjusted. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but does not include details on the arguments or outcomes.

• PJP 5 LLC appeal (parcel 28051800305400 et al) at 9:00 AM
• Lynnwood Village Investors appeal (parcel 00372701002300) at 9:30 AM
• Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway appeal (parcel 00372900100106 et al) at 9:50 AM
• LSJM 3 LLC (7-Eleven) appeal (parcel 00373100700606) at 10:20 AM
• Southland Corp appeal (parcel 27042800200400) at 10:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 12 property assessment appeals on November 18, 2024. The board sustained the Assessor's original values in 11 cases and adjusted one: a Lynnwood Village Investors property was reduced from $24,663,200 to $22,357,266. Several petitions were decided without oral argument. The minutes do not record individual vote tallies.

• Sustained assessed value of $1,243,500 for PJP 5 LLC at 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (Petition 0050-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $14,119,900 for PJP 5 LLC at 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (Petition 0051-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $17,569,700 for PJP 5 LLC at 906 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (Petition 0052-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $3,153,900 for PJP 5 LLC, parcel 28051800308000 (Petition 0053-23C)
• Reduced Lynnwood Village Investors value from $24,663,200 to $22,357,266 at 4800 176th St SW, Lynnwood (Petition 0244-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $58,246,100 for Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway at 4525 164th St SW Unit DD 204, Lynnwood (Petition 0464-23C)
• Sustained assessed value of $78,612,900 for Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway at 4525 164th St SW, Lynnwood (Petition 0465-23C)
• Sustained values for LSJM 3 LLC (7-Eleven), Southland Corp, Belcher-Marysville LLC, and Redmond Crest LLC, decided without oral argument

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and two discussion items: an update on the Food and Farming Center and Agricultural Coordinator role, and a presentation on the Snohomish County Road Safety Plan. No action items are listed. The meeting is procedural and informational in nature.

• Discussion: Food and Farming Center and Agricultural Coordinator update
• Discussion: Snohomish County Road Safety Plan presentation by Public Works Director Kelly Snyder and Transportation Specialist Christina Curtis
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting
• Public comments period (3 minutes)
• SCT Manager's update on 2025 PAC meeting schedule

The committee approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024, meeting. Members received updates on a proposed Food and Farming Center, the County's road safety plan, and internal efforts to streamline the annexation process.

• Approved October 10, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear eight property tax appeals on November 13, 2024, via Zoom/phone. Each case involves a property owner contesting their assessed value, with hearings scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM. The board will decide whether to adjust valuations based on evidence presented.

• Brodie Ralph & Sharon appeal (Parcel 30052500302300 et al)
• Clearview Market Place appeal (Parcel 27051400107800 et al)
• Cathcart Crossing Retail appeal (Parcel 28053600301100)
• Two HPTC Property LLC appeals (Parcels 28042000401100 and 28042000401200)
• Melynk Brent & Gwen A appeal (Parcel 28051100200900 et al)

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax petitions and sustained the initial values for all cases. No adjustments were made to the valuations.

• Sustained $451,900 value for 7001 Foster Slough Rd (Petition 1028-20R)
• Sustained $491,100 value for 7001 Foster Slough Rd (Petition 0671-21R)
• Sustained $647,500 value for 7021 Foster Slough Rd (Petition 1695-22R)
• Sustained $52,418,700 value for 6500 Harbour Heights Pkwy SW (Petition 0299-23C)
• Sustained $4,951,300 value for HPTC Property LLC (Petition 0300-23C)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting summaries, finalize agenda items for a special executive and council meeting, and receive updates from county departments and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports and updates from staff and board members.

• Finalize agenda items for special executive and council meeting
• Approval of June and July meeting summaries
• Updates from Ag Coordinator, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy
• Public comment periods

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on January 14, 2025, and approved the June and July meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates on open space issues, agricultural technology, flood gauges, and conservation programs. No new ordinances, contracts, or funding measures were decided. The board adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

• Approved June & July meeting minutes (unanimous)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to hear updates on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, WSDOT, and PSRC, and to discuss the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map. The agenda is largely informational with updates and project announcements.

• SnoCo Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) update
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC update
• 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map discussion

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review the Mountain View South 23 development (File No. 24-118380 PA). The applicant will present the project's design, including site plans, elevations, and landscape plans. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. The board will then deliberate and provide recommendations.

• Project: Mountain View South 23 (File No. 24-118380 PA)
• Public comment: 3 minutes per speaker
• Board deliberations and recommendations on the project

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to act on the agenda for the January 2025 Steering Committee. The bulk of the meeting is discussion, including an overview of the October Steering Committee, a draft agenda for the December General Assembly, and scheduling for January. This is largely routine administrative business.

• Approve minutes from 10-2-24
• Treasurer's report for September
• Approve agenda for 1/22/25 Steering Committee
• Review draft agenda for 12/11/24 General Assembly
• Discuss January 2025 meeting time

The committee approved the minutes from October 2, 2024, and the agenda for the January 22, 2025, Steering Committee meeting. Members also rescheduled the January Executive Committee meeting to January 8, 2025, to avoid New Year's Day.

• Approved minutes of 10-2-24 (unanimous)
• Approved 1/22/25 Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January Executive Committee meeting to January 8, 2025

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 11 property assessment appeals, including postponed cases from August. The board will decide whether to adjust property valuations for tax purposes based on evidence submitted by property owners and county staff.

• CIO CANYON PARK LP appeal (Parcel 27052900301400 et al)
• 2709 LINCOLN APARTMENTS LLC appeal (Parcel 00373300800703)
• SHILOH VILLAGE LLC appeal (Parcel 00392200003201 et al)
• ROIC WASHINGTON LLC appeal (Parcel 28042400200102 et al)
• VEER HOSPITALITY EVERETT LLC appeal (Parcel 00646800000101)

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property value petitions and decided to sustain the initial values for all cases. No adjustments were made to the property valuations.

• Sustained $39,396,700 value for 2500 223rd St SE (Petition 0344-23C)
• Sustained $33,708,600 value for 22317 23rd Dr SE (Petition 0345-23C)
• Sustained $675,000 value for 1923 111th Pl SW (Petition 0291-23C)
• Sustained $5,989,600 value for 16028 44th Ave W (Petition 0327-23C)
• Sustained $14,291,200 value for 1502 SE Everett Mall Way (Petition 0347-23C)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider appointing a citizen representative to the Community Advisory Board, and receive briefings on the county road safety plan, a food and farming center, and the future of SCT. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the PSRC board.

• Agenda bill to appoint citizen representative to Community Advisory Board (applicant Jason Grenn)
• Briefing on Snohomish County Road Safety Plan by Public Works Director Kelly Snyder
• Briefing on Food and Farming Center by Agricultural Coordinator Linda Neunzig
• Discussion on SCT transition and 2024 General Assembly (Dec 11)
• Approval of September 25 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved Jason Grenn as a citizen representative to the Community Advisory Board. They also unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. The committee declined to act on adding four new committees, referring the matter to the Executive Committee for further review.

• Approved Jason Grenn to Community Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declined to add four new committees; referred to Executive Committee
• No November Steering Committee meeting scheduled

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on nine property tax appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question. All hearings are tentative and will be conducted via Zoom/phone.

• Shoreline Investments Inc appeal (Parcel 00380900300204)
• ARE-Seattle No 48 Holding LLC appeal (Parcel 27052900401300)
• Everett Commerce Center ILP LLC appeal (Parcel 28040100303300)
• Glyden Investment Group Ltd appeal (Parcel 00372600701704)
• Welltower Landlord Group LLC appeal (Parcel 00393700201700)

The Board of Equalization held hearings for nine property tax petitions. In all cases, the board decided to sustain the initial assessed values, resulting in no changes to the decision values.

• Petition 0014-23C: Sustained value at 4,987,100
• Petition 0039-23C: Sustained value at 70,775,300
• Petition 0040-23C: Sustained value at 61,526,600
• Petition 0326-23C: Sustained value at 2,462,000
• Petition 0449-23C: Sustained value at 9,255,000
• Petition 0006-23C: Sustained value at 8,375,500
• Petition 0438-23C: Sustained value at 7,436,000
• Petition 0436-23C: Sustained value at 6,582,400

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with informational briefings on Sound Transit light rail plans, the proposed Light Rail Community (LRC) zone, and the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; the commission is an advisory body. The meeting also includes routine items like public comment and approval of minutes.

• Sound Transit briefing on Lynnwood Link Extension (opened Aug 30, 2024) and Everett Link Extension DEIS
• Update on Light Rail Community (LRC) zone for areas around planned light rail stations in Urban Core Subarea
• Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan project update
• Remote options by-law change discussion
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Snohomish County Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its September 24, 2024 meeting. The session consisted primarily of informational briefings on Sound Transit's light rail projects, a proposed Light Rail Community zone, and a climate resiliency plan. Commissioners also discussed a potential by-law change regarding meeting frequency, but no formal recommendations were made to the County Council.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard informational briefing on Sound Transit light rail plans
• Heard informational briefing on proposed Light Rail Community (LRC) zone
• Heard informational briefing on Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan
• Discussed potential by-law change for remote meeting options
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear a series of property assessment appeals on October 21, 2024, via Zoom/Phone. The agenda lists eight appeal cases, including multiple appeals by Public Storage and cases involving Lowe's, Bank of America, and other property owners. Each case is allotted 20-30 minutes before Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips. The evidence deadline was 9/20/24.

• Appeal 0550-0551-23C: McCaughan Richard B, Parcel ID 29060800403400 et al, 9:00 AM
• Appeals 0590-23C, 0593-23C, 0591-23C, 0592-23C: Public Storage, various Parcel IDs, 9:30-10:30 AM
• Appeal 0173-23C: Lowe's Companies of 149, Parcel ID 00439069100000, 10:50 AM
• Appeal 0209-23C: Bank of America, Parcel ID 00585300002701, 11:10 AM
• Appeal 0439-0440-23C: CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC, Parcel ID 27060100202900 et al, 11:30 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard five property assessment petitions on October 21, 2024. Two petitions from CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC were adjusted downward, while three others were sustained at their initial values. Two petitions were decided without oral argument, and the minutes do not record the vote tallies or the reasons for the decisions.

• Sustained assessed value of $101,000 for petition 0550-23C (owner MCCAUGHAN RICHARD B~), decided without oral argument
• Sustained assessed value of $208,800 for petition 0551-23C (owner MCCAUGHAN RICHARD B~), decided without oral argument
• Sustained assessed value of $16,619,000 for petition 0173-23C (owner LOWE'S COMPANIES OF 149, 2505 PACIFIC AVE, EVERETT)
• Adjusted assessed value from $4,983,000 to $4,338,500 for petition 0439-23C (owner CBYW MONROE PROP CO LLC, 15603 179TH AVE SE, MONROE)
• Adjusted assessed value from $14,970,000 to $14,325,500 for petition 0440-23C (owner CBYW MONROE PROP CO LLC, 15465 179TH AVE SE, MONROE)

Ethics Commission

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission is holding a remote meeting via Zoom on October 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes recognizing Robert Hope's service on the Commission, electing a vice-chair, and reviewing the status of ethics complaints. Members will also discuss new business, including a vacant commission position. The agenda does not list any specific complaints, votes, or dollar amounts.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Status of Ethics Complaints (no details listed)
• Recognition of Robert Hope's service on the Commission
• New Business: vacant commission position
• Remote meeting via Zoom, Meeting ID 931 7722 8664

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property assessment appeals on October 14, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case involves a property owner contesting a valuation, with hearings lasting 20 to 30 minutes. The agenda lists case numbers, property owner names, parcel IDs, and the hearing examiner and representative assigned to each case. No decisions or outcomes are stated in the agenda.

• 8 property assessment appeals scheduled, including RH Airport Commerce Center Associates, Rosen Bel-Kirk Associates LLC, Project S24 LLC, Martha Lake Properties LLC, Camelot West LLC, EPC Landlord Group LLC, CTL Propco I LLC, and Nordstrom Inc
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 11:50 AM, each 20-30 minutes
• Hearing Examiner Rob Bodkin; evidence deadline was 9/13/24
• Parcel IDs listed for each appeal, e.g., 00537900005701 et al and 00695200000400
• Representatives include Kim Ward, Randy Glover, Colton Pace, Robert Kitchner, Erika Love, and Michael Portillo

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 11 property assessment appeals on October 14, 2024, and sustained the Assessor's original values in every case. No petition resulted in an accepted or adjusted value; each decision value equals the initial value. Nine petitions were heard with oral argument and two were decided without oral argument.

• Sustained $3,430,000 valuation at 11710 Airport Rd, Everett (Petition 0477-23C)
• Sustained $3,985,000 valuation at 11630 Airport Rd, Everett (Petition 0478-23C)
• Sustained $3,710,000 valuation at 11604 Airport Rd, Everett (Petition 0479-23C)
• Sustained $2,294,200 valuation for Rosen Bel-Kirk Associates LLC (Petition 0536-23C)
• Sustained $5,610,000 valuation at 4333 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW, Mukilteo (Petition 0537-23C)
• Sustained $2,620,000 valuation for Rosen Bel-Kirk Associates LLC (Petition 0538-23C)
• Sustained $426,800 valuation at 3120 Lombard Ave, Everett (Petition 0364-23C)
• Sustained $990,000 valuation at 3118 Lombard Ave, Everett (Petition 0365-23C)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, meets virtually on October 11, 2024. The agenda includes updates from WSDOT and PSRC, a discussion of the SCT transition and a December 11 General Assembly, the county's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map. Most items are scheduled for 5-10 minutes, and the agenda is largely informational rather than decision-focused.

• 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map discussion (Doug/Matt, 10 minutes)
• SnoCo Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) update (Doug, 5 minutes)
• SCT Transition and General Assembly scheduled for December 11 (Ann Larson, 5 minutes)
• WSDOT updates (Mehrdad, 10 minutes)
• PSRC update (Jennifer Barnes, 5 minutes)

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Planning Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the September 12, 2024 minutes, public comments, and discussion items on SEPA exemptions with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Transportation, plus a countywide center subcommittee update. The committee will also hear an SCT transition update and set future meeting dates. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion with Sarah Cassal (Ecology) on SEPA exemptions, 30 min.
• Discussion with Ramin Pazooki (WSDOT) on SEPA exemptions, 15 min.
• Countywide Center Subcommittee update by David Killingstad, 10 min.
• SCT Transition Update by Ann Larson, 10 min.
• Next meetings: Nov. 14, 2024 committee; Dec. 11, 2024 SCT General Assembly

The Snohomish County SCT Planning Advisory Committee approved its September 12, 2024 minutes unanimously and adjourned. Most of the meeting was informational: presentations on SEPA flexible planning tools and WSDOT's SEPA land-use process, plus an update that the Countywide Center Subcommittee has paused work until after the start of the year. Jurisdictions reported on their comprehensive plan updates, with most heading to city councils in the coming month.

• Approved September 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:11 p.m.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property assessment appeals at this meeting, held by Zoom/phone. Each case is allotted 20 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM and running through 11:20 AM. Hearing Examiner Kathy Santti is listed, with an evidence deadline of 9/10/24. The agenda identifies the appellants, parcel IDs, and representatives but does not state any decisions or outcomes.

• Eight appeals scheduled: 0237-23R, 0577-23R, 0349-23R, 0607-23R, 0620-23R, 0168-23R, 0275-23C, 0282-23C
• Appellants include SNOHOMISH VISTA PROPERTIES LLC, ESTATE OF ANNA PADGETT, YORK GARTH & GINGER, CONNOR JACOB & ALEXANDRA, LEVESQUE DAVID, VLCEK WILLIAM S & NANCY L, US BANK TRUST, and LBC L & R INVESTMENTS LLC
• Each case is scheduled for 20 minutes, from 9:00 AM to 11:20 AM
• Hearing Examiner: Kathy Santti; evidence deadline 9/10/24
• Representatives listed include Matthew Terwilliger, Carl King, Bryan Hunt, Mara Anderson, Kristin Kirk, and Robert Kitchner

The Board of Equalization held hearings on October 9, 2024, to review property tax assessment petitions. The Board issued decisions adjusting the valuation for three specific properties.

• Adjusted valuation for Petition 0237-23R to $35,100
• Adjusted valuation for Petition 0577-23R to $5,500
• Adjusted valuation for Petition 0349-23R to $288,300

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding a meeting with staff updates and discussion items. Topics include code development and permit activities, critical area regulations and bi-op status, a conservation district update, and Farm Bureau updates. The board will also hear updates on SAEDAT strategies and agricultural issues and a sustainable land strategy update, plus a round table and public comment. The agenda lists an item on LDS permit fees and interest in an agricultural exemption, marked TBD.

• LDS Permit Fees - Interest In Ag Exemption (TBD)
• Code Development/Permit Activities update from PDS Staff
• Critical Area Regulations/Bi-Op Status update from PDS Staff
• Conservation District Update (Monte Marti)
• Farm Bureau Update (John Misich)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear ten property assessment appeals on October 7, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case is allotted 20 to 30 minutes, with Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips presiding. The agenda lists the appellant, parcel ID, and a representative for each appeal, but does not state the assessed values, the amounts in dispute, or any outcomes. The evidence deadline was 9/6/2024 and scheduling letters were sent 8/7/2024.

• Appeals by KCP RE LLC (case numbers 0375-23C, 0379-23C, 0378-23C, 0374-23C)
• Appeals by PLAZA AT THE PARK - R LLC (0318-23C) and PLAZA AT THE PARK - O LLC (0417-23C)
• CRYSTAL CREEK I CO LLC, cases 0407, 0408, 0410-23C, parcel ID 27053000403300 et al (30 mins)
• CALKINS RICHARD TRUST, case 0391-0309-23C, parcel ID 00593565101400 et al (30 mins)
• PACIFICA SL LYNNWOOD LLC (0380-23C) and EVERGREEN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY (0383-23C) in the afternoon session

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on October 7, 2024, to review property tax valuation petitions. In all nine cases presented, the Board sustained the initial property values as determined by the Assessor.

• Sustained valuation for Plaza at the Park - R LLC (Petition 0318-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Crystal Creek | CO LLC (Petitions 0407-23C, 0408-23C, 0410-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Plaza at the Park - O LLC (Petition 0417-23C)
• Sustained valuations for Calkins Richard Trust (Petitions 0391-23C, 0392-23C, 0393-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Pacifica SL Lynnwood LLC (Petition 0380-23C)

SCT Executive Committee

The SCT Executive Committee meets on October 2, 2024, to approve minutes from 9-4-24 and hear the August Treasurer's Report. Members will discuss updates to the 10-23-24 Steering Committee agenda, including a CAB election for Jason Grenn and SCT transition items. The bulk of the meeting covers SCT transition topics — September Steering Committee overview, organizational chart and operating guidelines, and name/branding — plus a review of the draft agenda for the 12/11/24 General Assembly.

• Approval of minutes from the 9-4-24 meeting
• August Treasurer's Report and financial memo
• 10-23-24 Steering Committee agenda updates, including a CAB election for Jason Grenn
• SCT transition discussion: September Steering Committee overview, org chart/operating guidelines, and name/branding
• Review of draft agenda for the 12/11/24 General Assembly

The Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) Executive Committee approved the minutes from their September 4, 2024, meeting. Members also voted to add the CAB election and an SCT transition discussion to the October Steering Committee agenda.

• Approved September 4, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved additions to October 23, 2024, Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 9/30/2024 to hear scheduled property assessment appeals. The full board is Santti, Bodkin, and Phillips, with evidence due 8/29/24. Cases involve properties including Canyon Park Properties LLC, Thrasher's Corner Shopping Center LLC, Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery, and Beta - Lynnwood 18820 LLC. As time allows, the board may review and vote on September findings.

• Appeals scheduled for Canyon Park Properties LLC, Thrasher's Corner Shopping Center LLC, Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery, and Beta - Lynnwood 18820 LLC
• Hearing times run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with 20- to 30-minute slots
• Case numbers include 0400-0401-23C, 0403-0406-23C, 0398-23C, 0399-23C, 0402-23C, 0413-23C, 0543-23C, 0382-23C, and 0412-23C
• Parcel IDs listed include 27052900204900, 27052000302900, 27052900200600, 27052900201500, 27052000302600, 27052000303400, 27052000301200, 00620900000002, and 27041600301100
• Possible review/vote on September findings if time allows

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on September 30, 2024, regarding property tax valuation petitions. The Board voted to sustain the Assessor's initial valuation for all 13 properties reviewed during the session.

• Sustained valuation for Canyon Park Properties LLC (0400-23C, 0401-23C, 0398-23C, 0399-23C, 0543-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Thrasher's Corner Shopping Ctr LLC (0403-23C, 0404-23C, 0405-23C, 0406-23C, 0402-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Huang Yun Hsiung & Kun Chei (0413-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery (0382-23C)
• Sustained valuation for Beta - Lynnwood 18820 LLC (0412-23C)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets Sept. 25, 2024, to act on 2024 regional project evaluation recommendations for other cities and towns, and to discuss SCT's organizational structure, name/branding, and a Community Advisory Board. The meeting also includes a housing update from the Washington State Department of Commerce and a manager's report. It is scheduled 4-6 p.m. via Zoom.

• Action: ICC 2024 Regional Project Evaluation Committee (RPEC) recommendations for Other Cities/Towns reps for Snohomish County
• Action: SCT organizational structure, including operating guidelines for additional committees and SCT name/branding
• Discussion: Community Advisory Board (CAB)
• Briefing: Housing update from Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Section Manager Anne Fritzel
• Approval of Aug. 28, 2024 meeting minutes; next meeting Oct. 23, 2024

The Steering Committee approved the appointment of Gail Fisk and Steve Morikawa as representatives for the Regional Project Evaluation Committee. Members also tabled a decision regarding the proposed organizational restructuring and rebranding of the SCT pending further cost and structural analysis.

• Approved RPEC representatives Gail Fisk and Steve Morikawa
• Tabled vote on SCT organizational restructuring and rebranding

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property tax appeals at its 9/25/2024 meeting, held by Zoom/Phone. Each case involves a named property owner, a parcel ID, and a scheduled time slot; Hearing Examiner David Little is listed. The agenda is tentative, and evidence was due 8/26/24. No outcomes or decisions are shown in the agenda.

• Case 0505-23C: SEAWAY WEST LLC, Parcel ID 28040300400300, 9:00 AM
• Case 0508-23C: BOTHELL HIGHLANDS CENTER LLC, Parcel ID 27052900100800, 9:20 AM
• Cases 0498-0500-23C: CAMELOT EVERGREEN DELAWARE LLC, Parcel ID 00442900300405 et al, 9:40 AM
• Cases 0490-0495-23C: STANWOOD TOWNE CENTER LLC, Parcel ID 32032400416100 et al, 10:30 AM
• Case 0130-23C: PARKWOOD GROUP LLC, Parcel ID 00565300001001, 11:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax petitions. The Board adjusted the assessed values for three parcels owned by Camelot Evergreen Delaware LLC in Everett, lowering them from their initial assessments. The Board sustained the original assessed values for properties owned by Bothell Highlands Center LLC and J! H Management LLC.

• Sustained initial value of $53,968,400 for Bothell Highlands Center LLC
• Adjusted value from $24,537,300 to $23,394,455 for Camelot Evergreen Delaware LLC (11030 Evergreen Way)
• Adjusted value from $26,165,000 to $25,022,155 for Camelot Evergreen Delaware LLC (11030 Evergreen Way)
• Adjusted value from $73,455,700 to $70,183,091 for Camelot Evergreen Delaware LLC (11030 Evergreen Way)
• Sustained initial value of $11,911,800 for J! H Management LLC

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets on September 24, 2024, to hold two public hearings and receive one informational briefing. The Commission will hear testimony on a proposed ordinance about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), sponsored by Councilmember Megan Dunn, which would make changes required by recent state legislation and add optional incentives. It will also hear a proposed ordinance, sponsored by Councilmember Sam Low, to allow warehousing as a permitted use in the Planned Community Business zone only within the Maltby Urban Growth Area. The Commission is an advisory body; its recommendations go to the County Council, which makes the final decision.

• Public hearing on proposed ADU ordinance (Councilmember Megan Dunn), including a possible amendment to reduce setback from road rights-of-way
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance to allow warehousing in the Planned Community Business zone in the Maltby Urban Growth Area (Councilmember Sam Low)
• Informational briefing on the 2023 Snohomish County Tomorrow Growth Monitoring Report
• Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2024 special meeting and August 27, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment period and status of future agenda items and past recommendations

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the County Council approve proposed code amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and warehousing in the Planned Community Business zone. The commission included two amendments to the ADU proposal, one regarding lot coverage and another regarding setback requirements. The commission also unanimously approved minutes from August 2024 and received an informational briefing on the 2023 Growth Monitoring Report.

• Approved August 13 and 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ADU ordinance with two amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of warehousing in PCB zone ordinance (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 9/23/2024 to hear 13 property assessment appeals filed by ARE-Seattle holding companies. Each appeal concerns a specific parcel or group of parcels, with 20- to 30-minute time slots scheduled throughout the day. Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips will preside, and evidence was due 8/22/24. The agenda does not indicate any decisions or outcomes.

• 13 appeals scheduled, all filed by ARE-Seattle holding companies
• Appeals involve parcels in the 270529 and 008133 tax areas
• Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips presiding
• Evidence deadline was 8/22/24
• Scheduling letters sent 7/24/2024

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed property tax petitions and sustained the initial values for multiple properties in Bothell, keeping the assessed values unchanged. The decisions covered properties owned by ARE-Seattle No. 42 Holding LLC, ARE-Seattle No. 39 Holdings LLC, and ARE Seattle No. 43 Holding LLC.

• Sustained initial value of $15,194,200 for 22025 20th Ave SE (Petition 0523-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $15,673,600 for 22522 29th Dr SE (Petition 0524-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $14,647,400 for 22422 29th Dr SE (Petition 0525-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $17,673,400 for 22515 29th Dr SE (Petition 0527-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $40,746,300 for 3755 Monte Villa Pkwy (Petition 0513-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $29,770,600 for 3555 Monte Villa Pkwy (Petition 0514-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $50,551,900 for 21540 30th Ave SE (Petition 0519-23C)
• Sustained initial value of $20,662,400 for 22333 29th Dr SE (Petition 0526-23C)

SCT Community Advisory Board

The SCT Community Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. over Zoom. The board will vote on approving minutes from its July meetings and confirm a representative to upcoming Steering Committee meetings. Most of the meeting is discussion, including a 30-minute housing update from the Washington State Department of Commerce and updates on the SCT transition. The agenda also includes committee reports and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting
• Confirm CAB representative to September 25 and October 23 Steering Committee meetings
• Housing update from Laura Hodgson, Housing Planning and Data Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce
• Potential new CAB member introduction: Jason Grenn
• Next CAB meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2024; 2024 SCT General Assembly: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The board approved the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. Members designated representatives to attend upcoming Steering Committee meetings in September and October. The session included presentations on housing guidance and the SCT transition.

• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kate Nesse and Hillary Moralez as reps for September 25 Steering Committee
• Confirmed Phil Lovell as rep for October 23 Steering Committee

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property tax assessment appeals on September 18, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case is listed with a time slot, parcel ID, and the parties involved, with Hearing Examiner Robert Bodkin presiding. Evidence for the hearings was due August 19, 2024. The agenda does not state the amounts at issue or any expected outcomes.

• Eight appeals scheduled, each 20-30 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM
• 0466-0469-23C: TLUS RISE PICNIC POINT LIMITED PARTNERSH, Parcel ID 00373300601901 et al
• 0470-0473-23C: B33 MUKILTEO LLC, Parcel ID 00373300800605 et al
• 0474-23C: COLBY CREEK LP, Parcel ID 00442900100600
• 0475-0476-23C: BRIDGE33 PROPERTIES I LLC, Parcel ID 00442900402303 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on September 18, 2024, regarding property tax valuation petitions. In all eight cases reviewed, the Board voted to sustain the initial property values as determined by the Assessor.

• Sustained valuation for 13624 Highway 99 (Petition 0470-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 13624 Highway 99 (Petition 0471-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 13624 Highway 99 (Petition 0472-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 13624 Highway 99 (Petition 0473-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 811 112th St SW (Petition 0474-23C)
• Sustained valuation for unknown address (Petition 0475-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 11804 Highway 99 (Petition 0476-23C)
• Sustained valuation for 1610 SE Everett Mall Way (Petition 0540-23C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 9/16/24 to hear five property assessment appeals, each scheduled for 20-30 minutes. The appeals involve parcels owned by PJP 5 LLC, ROIC Washington LLC, Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway, Lynnwood Village Investors, and one listed under Joshua Shillair. Evidence for these hearings was due 8/15/24, and scheduling letters were sent 7/24/24.

• Appeal 0050-0053-23C: PJP 5 LLC, Parcel ID 28051800305400 et al
• Appeal 0307-0309-23C: ROIC Washington LLC, Parcel ID 28042400200102 et al
• Appeal 0464-0465-23C: Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway, Parcel ID 00372900100106 et al
• Appeal 0244-23C: Lynnwood Village Investors, Parcel ID 00372701002300
• Evidence deadline was 8/15/24; hearings start at 9:30 AM via Zoom/Phone

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization met on September 16, 2024, to begin its regularly convened 28-day session. The Assessor certified the 2024 tax rolls for taxes payable in 2025. The Board also elected officers, appointed clerks, and administered oaths.

• Began regularly convened 28-day session
• Appointed Sarah Smith as Clerk and Allegra Clarkson as Assistant Clerk
• Elected Dwight Phillips as Chair and Robert Bodkin as Vice Chair
• Received certification of the 2024 tax rolls for taxes payable in 2025 from the Assessor
• Administered oaths to Board members

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, meets virtually on September 13, 2024. The agenda includes WSDOT and PSRC updates, nominations for RPEC representatives and alternates for other cities and towns, and discussion of the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map. Project updates and announcements are also scheduled, including the 84th/163rd RAB, Larch/Logan/Locust RAB, NHS overlays, and 35th/36th.

• Nominations for RPEC representative and alternate for other Cities and Towns
• 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map discussion
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC update from Jennifer Barnes
• Project updates: 84th/163rd RAB, Larch/Logan/Locust RAB, NHS overlays, 35th/36th

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The SCT Planning Advisory Committee meets on September 12, 2024, to discuss Washington State Senate Bill 5290 permit process compliance. The agenda includes a presentation from the Washington State Department of Commerce and a review of Snohomish County's implementation approach by Planning Development Services staff. A roundtable discussion follows. No action items are listed with specifics, and the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Discussion of SB 5290 Permit Process Compliance with Jo Anne Wright, Senior Planner, Washington State Department of Commerce (30 min)
• Snohomish County's approach to implementing SB 5290 presented by Principal Planner Sarah Titcomb and Planner Jennifer Cao (10 min)
• SB 5290 roundtable discussion led by co-chair and all members (20 min)
• Future agenda presentation on SEPA Exemptions from Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington State Department of Transportation
• Approval of minutes from the 7-11-24 meeting

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting unanimously. The committee also discussed SB 5290 permit process compliance, heard an overview of Snohomish County's approach to implementation from PDS Planner Jennifer Cao, and held a roundtable discussion on how local jurisdictions are handling the new requirements.

• Approved minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:09 p.m.

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board meets Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Andrew's Hay, 4304 WA-530, Arlington. The board will hear an Assessor's Office update on the Open Space Program, discuss its 2025 work plan, consider a letter of support for a trail project, and finalize agenda items for a special executive and council meeting. The agenda also includes reports from county departments and agricultural organizations, plus a tour of Andrews Hay.

• Assessor's Office Open Space Program update from Linda Hjelle
• Early discussion of the board's 2025 Work Plan
• Possible letter of support for the Trail Project
• Finalizing agenda items for a Special Executive & Council Meeting
• Next meeting set for November 12

SCT Executive Committee

The SCT Executive Committee meets Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the 8-7-24 minutes, a July Treasurer's Report, and an action item to approve the agenda for the 10/23/24 Steering Committee. Discussion items cover the SCT transition, including an updated SCT structure and SCT name/branding, plus a managers report on SCT branding.

• Approval of minutes from the 8-7-24 meeting
• Treasurer's Report for July: Financial Report and Memo
• Action item: approve agenda for the 10/23/24 Steering Committee
• Discussion: SCT transition — updated SCT structure and SCT name/branding
• SCT Managers Report on SCT branding

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting and the agenda for the October 23, 2024 Steering Committee meeting. Members received updates on the SCT organizational structure and branding recommendations.

• Approved minutes of 8-7-24 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 10-23-24 Steering Committee (unanimous)

Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board meets Sept. 4, 2024 to review eight grant applications totaling $8,203,976 and discuss the program's $23,577,109.08 fund balance. The board will hear status updates on existing land acquisition projects and deliberate on application scoring criteria and funding recommendations. The meeting includes approval of past meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Eight grant requests totaling $8,203,976 for 464.17 acres, including $3,393,900 for Thomas' Eddy Phase 2 – Moga Acquisition and $1,868,450 for Snohomish to Sound Trail Section Acquisition
• Fund balance reported at $23,577,109.08 with $11,532,154.23 in current project commitments and $1,334,142.64 to be returned to fund balance
• CF21-05 Little Bear Creek Acquisition: Surface Water Management Division to return approximately $200,000 to fund balance as project is complete
• CF23-09 Lower Lake Stevens Creek: City of Lake Stevens negotiated $135,000 for a parcel and seeks to reallocate funds to secure original and additional parcels
• CF23-02 Chinook Marsh: Montes property purchase price $456,500 (10% over appraised value); McVay flood easement appraisal $40,000

The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board unanimously recommended funding seven grant proposals for land acquisition and conservation easements. The board also reviewed the status of current projects and the program's fund balance.

• Recommended funding Pioneer Highway Conservation Easement for $154,352.00
• Recommended funding Old Pacific Highway Conservation Easement for $193,274.00
• Recommended funding Ninety Farms Conservation Easement for $554,750.00
• Recommended funding Pilchuck River Cooperative Acquisition for $1,041,000.00
• Recommended funding Thomas’ Eddy Phase 2 – Moga Acquisition for $3,393,900.00
• Recommended funding Snohomish to Sound Trail Section Acquisition for $1,868,450.00
• Recommended funding Sierra Park Expansion Acquisition for $90,250.00
• Approved meeting minutes from August 30, 2023, September 25, 2023, and April 29, 2024

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets August 28, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. over Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the July 24, 2024 minutes, an update on PSRC Board actions, and two briefings: a Washington State Transportation Commission road usage charge presentation and a Land Conservation Strategy presentation. The meeting also includes a manager's report and a go-round, with the next meeting set for September 25, 2024.

• Briefing on the Washington State Transportation Commission Road Usage Charge by Executive Director Reema Griffith (30 min)
• Briefing on the Land Conservation Strategy by Molly Beeman and Eric Smith of the Office of Energy and Sustainability (20 min)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 24, 2024
• Update on PSRC Board Actions and Activities by Ben Bakkenta
• SCT Manager's Report by Ann Larson, including Council of Governments and committee reports

The committee approved the minutes from the July 24, 2024, meeting. Members received briefings on a potential state road usage charge and the county's land conservation and climate resiliency strategies.

• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets on August 27, 2024, to hold public hearings and briefings. It will hear updated fiscal information on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program and may recommend it to the County Council. It will also review eleven school district capital facilities plans tied to school impact fees, and take briefings on a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance and a proposal to allow warehousing in the Planned Community Business zone in the Maltby Urban Growth Area. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, with a possible recommendation to the County Council
• Public hearing on six-year school district capital plans; eleven districts reviewed, all but Edmonds School District have school board approval, and Edmonds is not proposing school impact fees
• Briefing on a proposed ADU ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Megan Dunn, with state-mandated changes due by June 30, 2025, plus optional incentives and a possible road right-of-way setback amendment
• Briefing on a proposed ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Sam Low to allow warehousing as a permitted use in the Planned Community Business zone, limited to the Maltby Urban Growth Area
• Council motions referenced: 24-266 (ADU ordinance) and 24-299 (warehousing in PCB zone)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. A motion to recommend approval of eleven school district capital facilities plans and related code amendments failed. The commission also received briefings on accessory dwelling units and warehousing in the Planned Community Business zone.

• Recommended approval of 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (8-0)
• Recommended approval of eleven school district capital facilities plans and code amendments denied (4-4)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property tax assessment appeals at its Aug. 26, 2024 meeting, held by Zoom/Phone. Each appeal concerns a specific property owner or company and parcel ID, with 20- to 30-minute time slots starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists hearing times, case numbers, and representatives but does not state any decisions or outcomes. The evidence deadline was July 26, 2024.

• 9:00 AM: OSMANOVA EVELINA, cases 0670-21E, 1694-22E, 0631-23E, Parcel ID 00818800003200 et al
• 9:30 AM: MGP XVI LLC, cases 0034-23C, 0038-23C, Parcel ID 00756100029801 et al
• 10:00 AM: ESSEX MONTERRA LLC, cases 0294-23C, 0320-23, Parcel ID 00574100008401 et al
• 10:30 AM: MARTHA LAKE APARTMENTS LLC, case 0293-23C, Parcel ID 00508900001300
• 10:50 AM and 11:20 AM: PUBLIC STORAGE, cases 0595-0596-23C and 0594-23C; 11:40 AM: REGAL WA LLC, case 0343-23C

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed and acted on multiple property tax petitions during its hearing on August 26, 2024. The board sustained initial values for several properties while adjusting the values for others based on the petitions presented.

• Petition 0670-21E (Osmanova Evelina): Adjusted to 0
• Petition 1694-22E (Osmanova Evelina): Adjusted to 0
• Petition 0631-23E (Osmanova Evelina): Adjusted to 0
• Petition 0034-23C (MGP XVI LLC): Adjusted to 2,663,700 from 2,663,700 (Initial Value)
• Petition 0038-23C (Matthew Megarity / Altus Group US Inc.): Accepted initial value of 40,755,200
• Petition 0294-23C (Essex Monterra LLC): Sustained initial value of 18,502,700
• Petition 0320-23C (Essex Monterra LLC): Sustained initial value of 32,934,900
• Petition 0293-23C (Martha Lake Apartments LLC): Sustained initial value of 51,556,000

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 8/19/2024 by Zoom/phone to hear eight property tax appeals (case numbers ending 23C). Each case is scheduled for 20-30 minutes, with Hearing Examiner David Little presiding and Ivan Perilla listed as the appellant representative. The agenda lists the property owner, parcel ID, and time for each appeal but does not state the assessed values, the amounts in dispute, or any expected outcome. The evidence deadline was 7/19/2024 and scheduling letters were sent 6/26/2024.

• WINCO FOODS LLC appeals, Parcel ID 00580700004006 et al, 9:00 AM (30 mins)
• WINCO FOODS, LLC appeals, Parcel ID 28051800405400, 9:30 AM (20 mins)
• MGP X ARLINGTON LLC appeals, Parcel ID 00920500000100, 9:50 AM (20 mins)
• RH LYNNWOOD FINANCIAL CENTER ASSOCIATES appeals, Parcel ID 00372600100701, 10:10 AM (20 mins)
• HALLE PROPERTIES LLC, MGP XI ALDERWOOD LLC (two parcels), and BLACK COUCH LLC appeals scheduled 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear eight property assessment appeals at its 8/14/2024 meeting, held by Zoom/Phone. Each case is allotted 20 to 30 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM and running through 11:30 AM. Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips will preside, with an evidence deadline of 7/16/2024. The agenda lists case numbers, property owner names, parcel IDs, and representatives but does not state any decisions or outcomes.

• Case 0376-23C: KCP RE LLC, Parcel ID 00659600000500, 9:00 AM
• Case 0381-23C: PACIFICA SL LYNNWOOD LLC, Parcel ID 28060700402400, 9:20 AM
• Cases 0385-0389-23C: SC EDMONDS RE LLC, Parcel ID 00478900000100 et al, 9:40 AM (30 mins)
• Case 0416-23C: HBC LAKE STEVENS LLC, Parcel ID 29051300301000, 10:30 AM
• Case 0415-23C: NPS INVESTMENTS LLC, Parcel ID 28052800302300, 11:30 AM

The Board of Equalization heard 11 property tax petitions and decided to sustain the initial assessor values for all cases. No adjustments were made to the property valuations.

• Sustained $1,395,000 value for 1810 100th Pl SE (Petition 0376-23C)
• Sustained $7,107,800 value for 1124 Pine Ave (Petition 0381-23C)
• Sustained $3,546,000 value for 21018 Highway 99 (Petition 0385-23C)
• Sustained $7,048,000 value for 21000 Hwy 99 (Petition 0386-23C)
• Sustained $2,759,200 value for 7029 212th St SW (Petition 0387-23C)
• Sustained $17,513,100 value for 21300 Highway 99 (Petition 0388-23C)
• Sustained $6,108,000 value for 21310 Highway 99 (Petition 0389-23C)
• Sustained $3,473,000 value for 20905 70th Ave W (Petition 0390-23C)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets remotely on August 13, 2024 for briefings, not decisions. Staff will present the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, a six-year capital facilities document adopted as part of the County's biennial budget process. The Commission will also hear a briefing on six-year school district capital plans tied to the County's school impact fee program, including proposed changes to the school impact fee schedule in Chapter 30.66C SCC. A third informational briefing covers the Office of Hearings Administration 2020-2023 report from the Hearing Examiner. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Briefing on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a six-year document adopted as part of the County's biennial budget process
• Briefing on drafts of eleven school district capital facilities plans, including projected enrollments, capacity issues, and proposed changes to the school impact fee schedule in Chapter 30.66C SCC
• Informational briefing on the Office of Hearings Administration 2020-2023 Report by Hearing Examiner Peter Camp, pursuant to SCC 2.02.200
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment period and status of future agenda items and past recommendations

The Planning Commission held a special session consisting primarily of informational briefings. No substantive policy decisions or recommendations were made during the meeting.

• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 8/12/2024 by Zoom/Phone to hear seven scheduled property assessment appeals. Each case is allotted 20 to 30 minutes, with the evidence deadline of 7/12/2024 and scheduling letters sent 6/26/2024. The agenda lists case numbers, taxpayer names, parcel IDs, times, and hearing examiners, but does not state any decisions or outcomes.

• Case 0204-23R: MARTINSEN ANDREW W, Parcel ID 01018600002500, 9:00 AM
• Case 0559-23R: UJATORGANICCOM INC, Parcel ID 30050500201300, 9:20 AM
• Case 0232-23R: DOW GARY & ERIKA, Parcel ID 00433100002500, 9:40 AM
• Case 1027-20E: BIRGE DYAN MARIE, Parcel ID 30042400202100, 10:20 AM
• Case 0553-0555-23R: MCCAUGHAN RICHARD B, Parcel ID 31063200100500 et al, 10:40 AM (30 mins)

The Board of Equalization reviewed eight property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for three properties, adjusted the value for four properties, and sustained the value for one property.

• Petition 0204-23R (Andrew W Martinsen): Sustained value at 1,000,200
• Petition 0559-23R (UJATORGANICCOM INC): Sustained value at 515,500
• Petition 0232-23R (Gary & Erika Dow): Adjusted value to 695,500
• Petition 0338-23R (Morag Logan): Adjusted value to 134,800
• Petition 1027-20E (Dyan Marie Birge): Adjusted value to 0
• Petition 0553-23R (Richard B McCaughan): Sustained value at 169,500
• Petition 0554-23R (Richard B McCaughan): Adjusted value to 169,600
• Petition 0555-23R (Richard B McCaughan): Adjusted value to 158,000

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board meets August 7, 2024, 6:30–8:00 p.m. to review the Essex Bothell Ridge Apartments project (File No. 23-114741 PA). The applicant will present the project narrative, exterior elevations, site plan, and landscape plans. The public may comment, with each speaker allotted 3 minutes, after which the Board will deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Design review of Essex Bothell Ridge Apartments, Project File No. 23-114741 PA
• Applicant presentation of project narrative, exterior elevations, site plan, and landscape plans
• Public comment period with 3 minutes allotted per speaker
• Board deliberations and recommendations following the presentation

SCT Executive Committee

The SCT Executive Committee meets on August 7, 2024, to approve minutes from July 10 and the June treasurer's report, and to vote on the agenda for the September 25 Steering Committee. Discussion items include the 2024 SCT General Assembly, a Council of Governments transition, and restructuring of the Community Advisory Board. The SCT Managers Report covers branding, the July SCC meeting, and a standing housing topic for the Steering Committee.

• Approval of minutes from the 7-10-24 meeting
• Treasurer's Report for June: Financial Report and Memo
• Action item: approve agenda for 9/25/24 Steering Committee
• Discussion of 2024 SCT General Assembly and Council of Governments transition (bylaws, timing to council and Steering Committee)
• Community Advisory Board restructuring, including a presentation at the August or September Steering Committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting and the agenda for the August 28, 2024 Steering Committee meeting. Members discussed the 2024 General Assembly focus on the transition to a Council of Governments and a proposal for SCT rebranding.

• Approved minutes of 7-10-24 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 8-28-24 Steering Committee (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear ten property tax assessment appeals on August 7, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case is a separate 20- to 30-minute hearing involving a named property owner and parcel ID. The agenda lists the cases and times but does not state any decisions, outcomes, or dollar amounts.

• 10 appeal hearings scheduled, starting 9:00 AM and ending 12:30 PM
• WALLACE PROPERTIES-MARYSVILLE I LLC, Parcel ID 30052700401100, 9:00 AM
• AIRPORT ROAD BUSINESS PARK LLC, Parcel ID 00537900005401, 9:20 AM
• T&T 48 LLC, Parcel ID 00409100000401 et al, 10:00 AM (30 mins)
• TOY GARAGE, LLC, Parcel ID 29060500403200 et al, 10:30 AM (30 mins)

The Board of Equalization reviewed three property tax petitions and decided to sustain the initial valuations for all three cases. No adjustments were made to the property values.

• Sustained $10,736,700 valuation for 6610 64th St NE (Wallace Properties-Marysville LLC)
• Sustained $5,850,000 valuation for 11627 Airport Rd (Airport Road Business Park LLC)
• Sustained $4,086,000 valuation for 5714 134th Pl SE (TRF LDC LLC)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a one-hour online meeting on August 2, 2024. The agenda covers approval of minutes from February 9, 2024, public comment, the coordinator's report, and old business on the office. Under other business, the board lists Don Tillman's term limit and an interim role, followed by planning for the next meeting. The agenda does not state what decisions, if any, will be made on these items.

• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Coordinator's report
• Old business: office
• Other business: Don Tillman's term limit and an interim role

The board approved the minutes from the February 2024 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports on weed surveys, treatment efforts, and upcoming office relocation plans.

• Approved February 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear 10 property assessment appeals at its July 29, 2024 meeting, held by Zoom/Phone. Each appeal concerns a specific parcel and is allotted 20 minutes, except the final item, which is allotted 5 minutes. Board members listed are Kathleen Santti, David Little, and Dwight Phillips; the clerk is Hannah Iverson. The agenda does not state the grounds for the appeals or any expected outcomes.

• Appeal 0420-23C, HARDESON LLC, Parcel ID 28041200305800, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0085-23C, CORUSCATE LLC, Parcel ID 00825801300400, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0066-23C, 6000 23RD DRIVE W., LLC, Parcel ID 28040200301800, 10:40 AM
• Appeal 0046-23C, CORDERO COTTAGE HOUSE LLC, Parcel ID 00959000001600, 11:00 AM
• Appeal 5028-23AR, CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT, Parcel ID 00747500033800 et al, 1:00 PM (5 mins)

The Board of Equalization reviewed 22 property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for 6 properties and adjusted the value for 16 properties.

• Sustained value at $2,172,600 for HARDESON LLC
• Sustained value at $92,500 for CORUSCATE LLC
• Sustained value at $767,000 for HARPER KHALEEL
• Sustained value at $620,000 for LIU WEI & CHEN LIHUI
• Sustained value at $12,330,300 for 6000 23RD DRIVE W., LLC
• Sustained value at $609,500 for PARK DAVID N
• Adjusted value to $540,000 for CORDERO COTTAGE HOUSE LLC
• Adjusted value to $903,700 for 5215 212TH LLC/TY BARUCH

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets July 24, 2024, to approve minutes from June 26 and hear briefings. Discussion items include a presentation from the Snohomish Conservation District, a final SCT budget update, a briefing on the criminal justice tax, and the SCT Manager's report. No action items are listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024.

• Final SCT Budget Update (Julie Mass, 10 min)
• Criminal Justice Tax briefing by Senior Policy Advisor Jason Biermann (20 min)
• Snohomish Conservation District presentation by Executive Director Linda Lyshall (30 min)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6/26/24
• Summary of PSRC Board Actions and Activities (Ben Bakkenta, 5 min)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings on the Snohomish Conservation District, budget updates, and the Public Safety Sales Tax.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear nine property assessment appeals on July 24, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case is allotted 20 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM and running through 11:40 AM. The agenda lists the appellant names, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but does not state the grounds for appeal or any decisions.

• Appeal 0041-23R: SHFALO FAMILY LLC, Parcel ID 00553300001700, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0042-23R: SHFALO FAMILY LLC, Parcel ID 00621000000700, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0199-23R: HOPKINS CLARENCE V & RAINES ALISHA K, Parcel ID 31060500302900, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0556-23R: RITTMEYER BRYAN C, Parcel ID 01105000001800, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0349-23R: YORK GARTH & GINGER, Parcel ID 28082600100100, 10:20 AM

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property value petitions and adjusted the value for each. All four cases resulted in a reduction from the initial value.

• Petition 0199-23R: Value adjusted from 837,100 to 790,000
• Petition 0556-23R: Value adjusted from 734,000 to 725,000
• Petition 0615-23R: Value adjusted from 839,000 to 736,000
• Petition 0071-23R: Value adjusted from 700,800 to 680,000

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets July 23, 2024, with four public hearings on proposed code amendments: changing the docket cycle from every 8 to every 10 years, updating park impact fees, revising permit review timelines, and allowing daycare providers in more zones. The Commission also receives an informational briefing on the county's Land Conservation Strategy. The Planning Commission is an advisory body; its recommendations go to the County Council, which makes the final decision.

• Docket Code Amendments: change docket cycle timeline in Chapter 30.74 SCC from every 8 years to every 10 years, prompted by 2022 state law E2SHB 1241
• Park Impact Fees: 2024 update to the park impact mitigation fee schedule under Chapter 30.66A SCC, last updated in 2018
• Development Application Review Process: amendments to Chapter 30.70 SCC on permit review timelines, required by state law 2SSB 5290
• Daycare Code Amendments: allow Family Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers in more zones; daycare centers up to 8,000 square feet in residential zones could be administratively approved, larger ones would require a public hearing
• Land Conservation Initiative: informational briefing on the Land Conservation Strategy, funded by the County Council in 2022

The Planning Commission recommended approval for four sets of code amendments regarding daycare providers, permit review processes, park impact fees, and docket cycles. The commission also received an informational briefing on the Land Conservation Strategy.

• Recommended approval of Docket Code Amendments to change cycle timeline from 8 to 10 years (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 30.66A SCC Park Impact Fee updates (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Development Application Review Process Code amendments (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Daycare Code Amendments to allow providers in more zones (7-0-1)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 7/22/2024 by Zoom/Phone to hear eight scheduled property tax appeals, each allotted 20 to 30 minutes. The agenda lists case numbers, property owners, parcel IDs, times, and hearing representatives, but does not state any decisions, outcomes, or dollar amounts. This is a tentative agenda; the document does not indicate whether any case was postponed or decided.

• Case 0352-23C: EJA INVESTMENTS LLC, Parcel ID 00380900104001, 9:00 AM
• Case 0358-23C: CEDAR PLAZA / JOHN STIPEK c/o Kroger, Parcel ID 27043400201100, 9:20 AM
• Case 0359-23C: FRED MEYER STORES INC, Parcel ID 27052000301100, 10:00 AM
• Case 0261-0263-23C: SHANE PLAZA LLC, Parcel ID 00695200001100 et al, 11:20 AM (30 mins)
• Hearings also listed for DS CANYON PARK LP, VAUGHAN VILLAGE LLC, CLAREMONT VILLAGE STATION LLC, and WESTERN REALTY HOLDINGS

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax petitions and decided to sustain the initial assessed values for all properties. No adjustments were made to the valuations.

• Sustained $20,471,600 value for 11915 Highway 99 (Petition 0352-23C)
• Sustained $11,295,000 value for 22659 State Route 527 (Petition 0353-23C)
• Sustained $23,810,000 value for 20911 Bothell-Everett HW (Petition 0359-23C)
• Sustained $14,693,000 value for 7500 196th St SW (Petition 0357-23C)
• Sustained $8,157,700 value for 926 164th St SE (Petition 0356-23C)

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County SCT Community Advisory Board meets July 18, 2024 by Zoom to approve May meeting minutes, review July and August Steering Committee agendas, and confirm a board representative to upcoming Steering Committee meetings. The main discussion is a 30-minute Growth Monitoring Report from Long Range Planning Principal Demographer Stephen Toy, plus a 10-minute CAB restructuring proposal with a July Executive Committee update. The board will also hear committee reports and take public comment.

• Approval of May meeting minutes (5-16-24)
• Growth Monitoring Report from Principal Demographer Stephen Toy (30 min)
• CAB restructuring proposal with July Executive Committee update
• Confirm CAB representative to July 24 and August 28 Steering Committee meetings
• Upcoming dates: Steering Committee July 24, CAB September 19, Boards & Commissioners Appreciation Dinner August 26 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds VIP tent, SCT General Assembly December 11

The board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2024, meeting. Members received a presentation on the 2023 Growth Monitoring Report and discussed a proposal to restructure the board's role.

• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear nine property assessment appeals on July 17, 2024, by Zoom or phone. Each case is allotted 20 minutes, running from 9:00 AM to 11:40 AM. The agenda lists the appellant, parcel ID, and a representative for each appeal. The document does not state the grounds for the appeals or any outcomes.

• 0319-23C: RH LAKE TYE ASSOCIATES, LLC, Parcel ID 00865400002301, 9:00 AM
• 0283-23C: RH LYNNWOOD CORP CENTER ASSOC LLC, Parcel ID 00372600401703, 9:20 AM
• 0351-23C: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC, Parcel ID 31052800103500, 9:40 AM
• 0485-23C: VEER HOSPITALITY MUKILTEO LLC, Parcel ID 00611600013100, 10:40 AM
• 0462-23C: SEATTLE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, Parcel ID 27041700400400, 11:00 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard five property assessment appeals on July 17, 2024. The board adjusted the assessed values for two properties (VEER HOSPITALITY MUKILTEO LLC and SEATTLE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC) and sustained the original values for three others. Two owners did not appear for their hearings. The minutes do not record vote tallies or the specific disposition for each petition beyond the value columns.

• Sustained assessed value of $223,300,000 for AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC (5002 172ND ST NE, Arlington)
• Sustained assessed value of $2,363,000 for BAMBINA JL LLC (6001 196TH ST SW, Lynnwood)
• Adjusted assessed value from $14,838,000 to $14,037,000 for VEER HOSPITALITY MUKILTEO LLC (8521 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo)
• Adjusted assessed value from $6,204,000 to $4,583,113 for SEATTLE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC (6501 196TH ST SW, Lynnwood)
• Sustained assessed value of $6,445,100 for FRATER PROPERTIES LLC (21818 76TH DR SE, Woodinville)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization meets on 7/15/2024 by Zoom/phone to hear nine scheduled property assessment appeals, each allotted 20 minutes except the final case at 30 minutes. Cases involve parcels owned by Pelton David, Lowe's Companies of 61, Winco Foods LLC, Arise at Arlington LLC, PGW LLC/Pacific Grinding Wheel Co, Silvana Mercantile LLC, CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC, NP Arlington MIC Industrial LLC, and Stanwood Towne Center LLC c/o Kroger. The agenda lists case numbers, parcel IDs, times, and representatives; it does not state the grounds for appeal or any expected outcome.

• 9 property assessment appeals scheduled, 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM
• Case 0178-23C: Pelton David, Parcel ID 00437863401101, 09:00 AM
• Case 0188-23C: Lowe's Companies of 61, Parcel ID 00482800001000, 09:20 AM
• Case 0220-23C: Winco Foods LLC, Parcel ID 30050900203200, 09:40 AM
• Case 0361-0362-23C: Stanwood Towne Center LLC c/o Kroger, Parcel ID 32032400416300 et al, 11:40 AM (30 mins)

The Board of Equalization reviewed eight property tax value petitions. One property value was adjusted downward, while seven other petitions were sustained at their initial values.

• Adjusted value for 2501 California Ave from 922,200 to 840,000
• Sustained value for 3300 169th Pl NE at 26,476,000
• Sustained value for 17313 Smokey Point Blvd at 2,668,000
• Sustained value for 13120 35th Ave NE at 11,064,500
• Sustained value for 1323 Pioneer Hwy at 362,200
• Sustained value for 7212 265th St NW at 16,535,300
• Sustained value for 27008 92nd Ave NW (Acct 32032400416300) at 10,291,000
• Sustained value for 27008 92nd Ave NW (Acct 32032400416600) at 535,000

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, hear a presentation on the county's Road Safety Plan, and discuss nominations for RPEC representatives. The committee will also review the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map and SCT operating guidelines. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Presentation of Snohomish County Road Safety Plan by Christina Curtis
• Nominations for RPEC representative and alternate for other Cities and Towns
• Discussion of 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map
• Updates from WSDOT and PSRC
• Review of SCT Operating Guidelines

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Cascade Industrial Center with Arlington and Maysville community development directors, review survey results for the Q3/Q4 work program, and hear updates on jurisdictions' comprehensive plan updates. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments, with no action items listed.

• Discussion of Cascade Industrial Center with Arlington and Maysville directors
• Q3/Q4 Sept-Dec PAC Work Program discussion including survey results
• Jurisdictions Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Future agenda: Countywide Center Subcommittee update for September 12 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. Members discussed industrial developments in the Cascade Industrial Center and identified housing and environment as priority topics for the Q3/Q4 work program.

• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and an agenda, review the treasurer's report, and discuss the final SCT budget dues update and Community Advisory Board co-chairs. The meeting includes a managers report on collaboration with SCC, the 2024 General Assembly, and steering committee meeting time. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major public decisions.

• Approve agenda for 8/28/24 Steering Committee
• Final SCT Budget Dues Update
• Community Advisory Board (CAB) Cochairs discussion
• Treasurer's Report for May
• SCT Managers Report on SCC/SCT Collaboration

The committee approved the minutes from June 5, 2024, and the agenda for the August 28, 2024, Steering Committee meeting. Members received a financial update indicating the SCT is currently on budget. A final dues update for 2025-2026 was presented for informational purposes.

• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2024 Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on ten property tax appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will review evidence and decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal by Country Manor Apartments LLC for parcel 28050600400100
• Appeal by Garden Court Owner LLC for parcel 00442900200105
• Appeal by Bujorean Teofil for parcel 00783500220200
• Appeal by 3773 Investments LLC & VOP Assoc LLC for parcel 28051800401100
• Appeal by Twin Pines Apartments LLC for parcel 00513800009706

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax value petitions. Three properties had their initial values sustained, while two properties received value adjustments.

• Sustained value of $2,656,400 for 6010 Colby Ave (Petition 0068-23C)
• Sustained value of $29,560,300 for 520 112th St SW (Petition 0295-23C)
• Adjusted value from $1,041,800 to $950,000 for 7123 Rainier Dr (Petition 0279-23C)
• Adjusted value from $4,620,300 to $4,320,000 for 16821 52nd Ave W (Petition 0106-23C)
• Sustained value of $43,497,100 for Brusrud Rd, Everett (Petition 0452-23C)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The board will review the June summary and hear updates from various agencies. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Assessor’s Office Open Space Program.

• Assessor’s Office Open Space Program update
• Legislative, Ag Coordinator, and SWM updates
• Conservation District and Farm Bureau updates
• Sustainable Land Strategy update

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on June 11, 2024, but could not approve the prior meeting's minutes because it lacked a quorum. Most of the meeting was updates and discussion: the Assessor's Office described a draft guidance document on farm-event and wedding use of agricultural buildings, and a member revisited proposed 250-foot riparian buffers. No substantive decisions or votes are recorded in these minutes.

• No quorum, so June meeting summary minutes were not approved
• No public comments recorded
• Assessor's Office reported draft guidance on farm-event/wedding use still in progress; no action taken
• Riparian buffer proposal (250-ft buffers) discussed; no action taken
• Food & Farming Center reported in validation phase under signed contract; no board action
• Focus on Farming event announced for Nov 6 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds; no action
• Next meeting set for August 13 at Golden Eagle Farm; no action
• Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will vote on two action items: approving the ICC-recommended list of STBG/CMAQ projects and appointing a citizen representative to the Community Advisory Board. The committee will also hear briefings on Sno-Isle Libraries, 2024 UGA map adjustments, and an opioid settlement update.

• Agenda Bill: ICC Recommended List STBG/CMAQ Projects
• Agenda Bill: Citizen Representative to the Community Advisory Board (applicant Taj Sukhija)
• Briefing: Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director
• Briefing: Snohomish County 2024 UGA Map Adjustments and Reconciliation
• Briefing: Opioid Settlement Update

The SCT Steering Committee approved the ICC recommended list of 2024 STBG/CMAQ transportation projects and accepted Taj Sukhija as a Community Advisory Board representative, both by unanimous votes. The committee also approved the May 22, 2024 meeting minutes. The rest of the meeting consisted of updates and briefings on PSRC activities, Sno-Isle Libraries, county UGA map adjustments and growth target reconciliation, opioid settlement funds, and a meeting-time survey; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved ICC recommended 2024 STBG/CMAQ project list (unanimous)
• Accepted Taj Sukhija as CAB representative (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 pm (moved by Vivian Olsen, seconded by Bryan Wahl)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will continue deliberations on proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Regulations (CAR) code, following a completed public hearing. The commission will also receive briefings on several code amendments, including docket cycle updates, park impact fees, development application review processes, and daycare code changes. These items are under discussion, with final decisions resting with the County Council.

• Continued deliberations on Critical Areas Regulations amendments (SCC chapters 30.62A, 30.62B, 30.62C, 30.65)
• Briefing on docket cycle timeline change from 8 to 10 years (Chapter 30.74 SCC)
• Briefing on park impact fee schedule update (Chapter 30.66A SCC)
• Briefing on development application review process amendments (Chapter 30.70 SCC)
• Briefing on daycare code amendments to allow providers in more zones

The Snohomish County Planning Commission approved recommendations for the Critical Area Regulations compliance review after voting on several amendments, including an update to priority habitats. The commission also received briefings on docket code amendments, park impact fees, development review processes, daycare code updates, and open government training.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Critical Area Regulations compliance review as amended (6-2)
• Approved amendment adding 'and as hereinafter amended' to priority habitats (6-2)
• Failed motion to set 100-foot minimum buffer widths for Type Np and Ns streams and lakes (4-6)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to discuss project selection and to nominate a representative and alternate for the RPEC (likely the Regional Planning and Economic Committee) for other cities and towns. The agenda also includes introductions, roll call, and project updates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Project Selection Discussion
• RPEC representative nomination for other Cities and Towns
• RPEC alternate nomination for other Cities and Towns
• Project Updates & Announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on local ADU and middle housing regulations, jurisdiction annexations, and the status of the county's 2024 comprehensive plan update. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes, with most time devoted to these discussion items.

• Discussion of Local Government ADU and Middle Housing Regulations by WWU lecturer Joe Tovar
• Jurisdiction Annexations Update by PDS Senior Planner Eileen Canola
• Status of Snohomish County's 2024 Update including Map Adjustments and Reconciliation by Frank Slusser and Steve Toy
• Future agenda includes Cascade Industrial Center (Arlington/Marysville) for July 11 meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. The session focused on presentations by Western Washington University students proposing code amendments for middle housing and ADUs in Marysville, Bellingham, Snohomish, and Everett. County staff provided updates on annexation processes and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, but no new regulations were adopted.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reviewed student proposals for middle housing overlay zones and code changes
• Received update on jurisdiction annexations and UGA boundaries
• Received update on 2024 Comprehensive Plan map adjustments and reconciliation
• Scheduled next meeting for July 11, 2024

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the April summary, public comments, old and new business (including a presentation from the Assessor's Office), and reports from county departments and partner organizations. Most items are informational updates rather than final decisions.

• Assessor's Office presentation by Linda Hjelle
• Legislative update by Stephanie Wright
• Ag Coordinator update by Linda Neunzig (DCNR)
• PDS update with 1/2 mile summary and map
• Conservation District update by Eric Schuh

The board approved the minutes from the April meeting. The Assessor's Office provided an update on the Open Space program, noting that wedding venues are not compliant uses for tax breaks and that eight notices of potential noncompliance have been sent to farmers.

• Approved April meeting minutes (all in favor)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 1, review the April treasurer's report, and approve the agenda for the July 24 Steering Committee. The committee will also hear a manager's report covering a budget update, newsletter/branding, and the 2024 General Assembly. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from 5-1-24
• Treasurer's report for April with financial report and memo
• Approve agenda for 7/24/24 Steering Committee
• Budget update from Steering Committee on Exec Comm recommendation
• 2024 SCT General Assembly update

The committee approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting and the agenda for the July 24 Steering Committee meeting. Members agreed to discuss the framework and role of the Community Advisory Board at the July Executive Committee meeting.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2024 Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to move Community Advisory Board framework discussion to July Executive Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a public meeting to hear nine property assessment appeals. The board will review each case and decide whether to adjust the assessed value of the properties. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and scheduled times for each hearing.

• Appeal 0074-0075-23R by Massoud Mahmoud & Azam, parcel 32061200200200 et al, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0720-22R & 0151-23R by Blum Thomas W & Maureen H, parcel 00414400104301 et al, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 0338-23R by Morag Logan, parcel 00960006600100, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0451-23R by Ford J Patrick & Jo Marie, parcel 00473300003408, 10:20 AM
• Appeal 0556-23R by Rittmeyer Bryan C, parcel 01105000001800, 10:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 28 property assessment appeals on May 29, 2024. The board sustained the assessor's original values on four petitions and accepted reduced values on 20 petitions, lowering assessed values by amounts ranging from about $12,000 to roughly $602,000. Four petitions (5007-23AR through 5010-23AR) show no marked outcome in the minutes. The board members present were Robert Bodkin, Kathleen Santti, and David Little.

• Sustained assessed value at $43,200 for petition 0074-23R (Massoud Mahmoud & Azam)
• Sustained assessed value at $126,600 for petition 0075-23R (Massoud Mahmoud & Azam)
• Sustained assessed value at $1,463,900 for petition 0720-22R (Blum Thomas W & Maureen H, Woodinville)
• Sustained assessed value at $1,562,000 for petition 0151-23R (Blum Thomas W & Maureen H, Woodinville)
• Sustained assessed value at $2,086,100 for petition 0451-23R (Ford J Patrick & Jo Marie, Edmonds)
• Accepted reduction from $105,100 to $50,200 for petition 5001-23AR (Andrew Brady)
• Accepted reduction from $408,000 to $277,500 for petition 5002-23AR (Tabernacle Calvary, Lynnwood)
• Accepted reductions on 18 additional petitions (5003-23AR through 5022-23AR), including $827,500 to $225,400 (Michael Mietzner, Mukilteo) and $706,600 to $429,900 (Paul Tortorice, Sultan)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Regulations (CAR) in the county code. The proposal updates chapters 30.62A, 30.62B, 30.62C, and 30.65 SCC based on best available science reviewed since the last major update in 2015, plus housekeeping changes. After the hearing, the Commission may recommend adoption, non-adoption, or amendments to the County Council, which makes the final decision.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Critical Areas Regulations (CAR) code chapters 30.62A, 30.62B, 30.62C, and 30.65 SCC
• Updates based on best available science (BAS) reviewed since last major CAR update in 2015
• Includes housekeeping changes for internal code consistency
• Commission may recommend adoption, non-adoption, or amendments to County Council

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Critical Area Regulations code and voted to defer making recommendations until the next meeting. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred recommendations on Critical Area Regulations code amendments to the next meeting (10-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on May 22, 2024, to hear eight appeals from property owners contesting their property valuations. Each case is scheduled for a 20- or 30-minute hearing, with specific parcel IDs and appellant names listed. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Home Depot USA Inc. appeal (Parcel 28050100105700) at 9:00 AM
• Above the Fence LLC appeal (Parcel 00945200000400) at 9:20 AM
• Dragonfly Venture Holdings LLC appeal (Parcel 29051300102200 et al) at 9:40 AM
• Auk-Silverlake LLC appeal (Parcel 28052900202700) at 10:10 AM
• HR Acquisition I Corporation appeal (Parcel 00580700002702) at 10:30 AM

The Board of Equalization held hearings for seven property value petitions. In all cases, the Board decided to sustain the initial values, resulting in no changes to the assessed amounts.

• Sustained $1,950,000 value for 9623 32nd St SE Bldg D (Petition 0428-23C)
• Sustained $560,000 value for 9518 N Davies Rd Unit A & B (Petition 0310-23C)
• Sustained $1,289,200 value for 9504 N Davies Rd (Petition 0311-23C)
• Sustained $57,120,000 value for 12115 19th Ave SE (Petition 0541-23C)
• Sustained $499,000 value for 10829 19th Ave SE Unit 3D (Petition 0427-23C)
• Sustained $618,100 value for 2714 228th St SE (Petition 1608-22R)
• Sustained $570,900 value for 2714 228th St SE (Petition 0461-23R)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on regional and economic development, and take action on a preliminary SCT budget. The bulk of the meeting is briefings, including a Snohomish County PUD CEO presentation, a broadband update, and a growth monitoring report from county demographers.

• Action item: Agenda Bill for Preliminary SCT Budget
• Briefing: Snohomish County PUD CEO/General Manager (John Haarlow)
• Briefing: Broadband Update (Jason Biermann)
• Briefing: Growth Monitoring Report (Steve Toy)
• Update: Countywide Economic and Workforce Development/Strategic Tourism Plan (Trudy Soriano)

The Snohomish County Transportation Coalition Steering Committee approved a staff-recommended preliminary SCT budget scenario (exhibit 2b) that splits the biennial budget difference equally between the two years so member impacts are consistent. The budget is on its third draft and will be submitted to the Executive's Office on June 6. The committee also approved the April 24, 2024 meeting minutes and received updates on PSRC activities, the Strategic Tourism Plan, Snohomish County PUD, broadband, and the 2023 Growth Monitoring Report. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff-recommended preliminary SCT budget scenario (exhibit 2b), splitting the biennial difference equally between years (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear eight property valuation appeals on May 20, 2024. Seven of the appeals are filed by PK II Gateway Shopping LLC for adjacent parcels, and one is from Tsou Wan-Lin & Edwards Gina Nicole. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values.

• 7 appeals by PK II Gateway Shopping LLC for parcels 28053100104100 through 28053100104600
• 1 appeal by Tsou Wan-Lin & Edwards Gina Nicole for parcel 00937200210300
• All hearings are 20-30 minutes via Zoom/phone
• Appeals concern 2022 and 2023 tax years

The Board of Equalization heard a petition regarding the property at 21305 80th Ave W. The Board decided to sustain the initial value of $9,100,000.

• Sustained $9,100,000 value for Petition 0107-23C (21305 80th Ave W)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is holding a virtual meeting with routine updates from WSDOT, PSRC, and countywide processes, plus project updates and announcements. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• Countywide process/updates
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review upcoming steering committee agendas, and confirm representatives. The main discussion will focus on affordable housing planning, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, inclusionary zoning, and housing code updates, led by Senior Planner Amber Piona. The board will also consider new member introductions and receive reports from steering and executive committees.

• Approval of minutes from January and March meetings
• Discussion on affordable housing planning and 2024 Comp Plan
• Inclusionary zoning and housing code updates
• Potential new CAB members: Mimi Etherington and Taj Sukhija
• Reports from Steering and Executive Committees

The Community Advisory Board unanimously approved the January and March meeting minutes. Senior Planner Amber Piona presented updates on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, including housing code changes and inclusionary zoning proposals expected for County Council review in late spring. The board noted no member was available for the May 22 Steering Committee meeting, though Phil Lovell confirmed attendance for the June 26 meeting.

• Approved January and March minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Phil Lovell as rep for June 26 Steering Committee
• Noted no CAB member available for May 22 Steering Committee
• Agreed to distribute Steering Committee report via email due to time constraints

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to hear 11 property assessment appeals, each scheduled for 20-30 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the listed parcels. All appeals are presented by Laura Glover.

• 11 assessment appeals scheduled
• Appeals by McKillop, Erdenebat, Swoboda, Ramanarayan, Talbot, McCredie, Schielke, Taylor, Heston, Steiner, and Brown
• Each hearing allotted 20-30 minutes
• Parcel IDs listed for each appeal

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed seven property tax petitions on May 15, 2024. The Board sustained the initial assessed values for six properties, including cases where owners did not appear. In one instance, the assessed value for a Bothell property was adjusted from $1,053,400 to $1,065,500.

• Sustained initial value of $1,315,200 for 20128 27th Ave SE, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $939,500 for 19314 3rd Ave W, Bothell (owner did not appear)
• Adjusted value from $1,053,400 to $1,065,500 for 3910 223rd Pl SE, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $856,100 for 1929 Mill Pointe Dr SE, Mill Creek (owner did not appear)
• Sustained initial value of $674,500 for 2822 211th St SE, Bothell (owner did not appear)
• Sustained initial value of $1,042,800 for 13819 41st Dr SE, Mill Creek (owner did not appear)
• Sustained initial value of $648,800 for 24025 95th Pl W, Edmonds (owner did not appear)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with updates and discussions on agricultural issues. Topics include code development and permit activities, critical area regulations, conservation district updates, Farm Bureau updates, and the Sustainable Land Strategy. The board will also discuss LDS permit fees and interest in agricultural exemptions, and take public comment.

• Discussion on LDS permit fees and interest in agricultural exemption
• Update on Critical Area Regulations/Bi-Op status by PDS staff
• Update on Sustainable Land Strategy by Brian Bookey
• Update on SAEDAT strategies and ag issues by Linda Neunzig
• Conservation District update by Monte Marti

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on May 13, 2024, to consider appeals of property valuations for several parcels. The agenda lists nine appeals, each with a scheduled time, involving companies such as Evergreen Way Associates, Rosen Investment Company, and ARE-Seattle entities. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0741-22C by Evergreen Way Associates LLC for parcel 28050700306200
• Appeals 0742-22C, 0743-22C, 0744-22C by Rosen Investment Company Holdings LLC for parcels 00372600100201, 00372600100202, 00372600100207
• Appeal 0838-22C & 0526-23C by ARE-Seattle No 42 for parcel 27052900304300 et al
• Appeals 0864, 0885-22C & 0513-0514-23C by ARE-Seattle No 39 Holdings LLC for parcel 00813300000201 et al
• Appeal 1627-22C by BPP Pacific Industrial WA REIT Owner 1 for parcel 28040200401100

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed 12 property tax petitions filed by various LLCs and REIT owners. The Board sustained the initial assessed values for all 12 properties, meaning no changes were made to the tax assessments. The hearings took place on May 13, 2024, and involved properties located in Everett and Bothell.

• Sustained initial value of $2,632,900 for 7825 Evergreen Way, Everett
• Sustained initial value of $18,887,700 for 22333 29th Dr SE, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $35,168,100 for 3755 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $25,131,200 for 3555 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $2,663,500 for 21540 30th Ave SE, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $44,393,700 for 21540 30th Ave SE, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $4,083,300 for 3305 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell
• Sustained initial value of $26,098,400 for 3303 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will consider a draft recommendation on the Growth Monitoring Report, which is the main action item. The meeting also includes updates on the Everett Aquasox Stadium, hazard mitigation, workforce and economic development, and a countywide centers subcommittee report.

• Draft recommendation on Growth Monitoring Report
• Everett Aquasox Stadium update
• DEM Hazard Mitigation update
• County Workforce and Economic Development and Strategic Tourism Plan update
• Countywide Centers Subcommittee report

The committee unanimously approved the draft recommendations for the Growth Monitoring Report. Members also received updates on sustainable aviation fuels, tourism planning, and the Everett Aquasox stadium.

• Approved minutes from 4-11-24 (unanimous)
• Approved draft recommendations for the Growth Monitoring Report (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing to consider 10 property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves a specific parcel. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of each property.

• 10 property tax appeals scheduled
• Appeals include parcels owned by individuals and trusts
• Hearing via Zoom/Phone
• Clerk: Hannah Iverson

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax petitions on May 8, 2024. The Board sustained the initial assessed values for four properties and adjusted the value for one property. No vote tallies were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Sustained initial value of $260,400 for Highway Nine Trust
• Sustained initial value of $412,900 for Johnson Tanner D
• Sustained initial value of $906,300 for Johnson Bert
• Sustained initial value of $505,800 for US Bank Trust
• Adjusted value from $1,272,000 to $1,242,000 for Johnson David L & Prime Linda M

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on May 6, 2024, to consider seven property tax appeals from various businesses and individuals. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but provides no details on the nature of the disputes or the amounts involved. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for these properties.

• Everett Hospitality Company LLC appeal (parcel 00439167901900 et al) at 9:00 AM
• Wilder Construction/Granite NW LLC appeal (parcel 29050900200300) at 9:30 AM
• Boise Cascade Bldg Mtrls Dist LLC appeal (parcel 00590800000800 et al) at 9:50 AM
• Western Pacific Crane & Equipment LLC appeal (parcel 00746300001300) at 10:20 AM
• S & I Investments Inc appeal (parcel 00787000110100) at 11:00 AM

The Board of Equalization reviewed six property tax petitions. In all recorded cases, the Board sustained the initial assessed values without adjustment.

• Sustained $14,640,000 value for 2931 W Marine View Dr (Petition 1375-22C)
• Sustained $16,470,000 value for 2931 W Marine View Dr (Petition 0445-23C)
• Sustained $1,823,300 value for 19602 60th Ave NE (Petition 1374-22C)
• Sustained $4,217,000 value for 16720 North Rd Unit A101 (Petition 1381-22C)
• Sustained $29,660,000 value for 8400 207th Pl NE (Petition 1099-22C)
• Sustained $5,673,800 value for 8400 207th Pl NE (Petition 1692-22C)
• Sustained $6,098,600 value for 8400 207th Pl NE (Petition 0507-23C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing session on May 1, 2024, to consider 10 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with hearings starting at 9:00 AM and continuing through the afternoon. The agenda lists the appellants and parcel IDs but does not include details on the specific issues or requested adjustments.

• 10 property tax appeals scheduled for May 1, 2024
• Appeals include Krepick, Allen, Elleby, Gemar, Pelto, Meiers, Stern, Vlcek, Freeland, and McKean
• Each hearing allotted 20 minutes
• Hearings conducted via Zoom/Phone
• Clerk: Hannah Iverson

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed four property tax petitions on May 1, 2024. The Board sustained the assessed values for two properties and adjusted the values for two others, lowering them from the initial assessments.

• Sustained value of $676,800 for Jeffrey & Kerri Gemar (15009 72nd Ave W)
• Sustained value of $49,500 for Henry M Peltro
• Adjusted value from $1,657,100 to $1,550,000 for Meiers Living Trust (19016 94th Ave W)
• Adjusted value from $1,405,000 to $1,350,000 for Darlene Lorena Stern Trustee (17019 73rd Pl W)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County Steering Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the preliminary 2025/2026 budget and dues assessments, along with approving the agenda for the next meeting. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report.

• Agenda Bill: Preliminary 2025/2026 Budget and Dues Assessments
• Approve agenda for 6/26/24 Steering Committee
• Treasurer's Report – March: Financial Report and Memo
• Approval of Minutes (4-3-24)

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee approved the minutes from March 6, 2024, and the agenda for the June 26, 2024 Steering Committee meeting. The SCT Manager reported that the organization is currently on budget in all areas, with expenses covering direct costs, overhead, and staff salaries. No substantive policy decisions or new authorizations were made during this session.

• Approved minutes from 3-6-24 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 6-26-24 Steering Committee (unanimous)

Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board

The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a 2024 chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comment. Staff will provide status updates on numerous land acquisition projects, including the Montes property purchase for $456,500, and the board will discuss the 2024 grant round timeline and fund balance.

• Election of 2024 board chair and vice-chair
• Approval of August 30, 2023 and September 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Chinook Marsh: Montes property purchase price $456,500 (10% over appraisal), closing June 28, 2024
• Little Bear Creek Acquisition complete; SWM to return approximately $200,000 paid by grant
• 2024 grant round timeline discussion

The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve a 2024 grant round using the staff-proposed timeline: applications open May 15, 2024, close August 16, 2024, with grant presentations September 4 and a recommendation to the County Council September 16. The board also elected Nate Nehring as 2024 chair and Jared Mead as vice-chair, and approved the August 30, 2023 regular and September 25, 2023 special meeting minutes as written. Staff reported the current fund balance at $23,317,263.68 with a projected year-end balance of $6,417,802.81, and gave status updates on numerous funded land-acquisition projects. No public comments were offered.

• Elected Nate Nehring as 2024 board chair (motion carried)
• Elected Jared Mead as 2024 board vice-chair (motion carried)
• Approved August 30, 2023 regular and September 25, 2023 special meeting minutes as written (motion carried)
• Approved a 2024 grant round with staff-proposed timeline (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus that Forterra NW must reapply for funding for any new properties rather than swap target acquisitions
• Agreed by consensus to have staff survey board members for the next meeting date

Ethics Commission

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission is meeting remotely via Zoom to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, review the status of ethics complaints, and discuss a proposed change to action-only minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Status of Ethics Complaints
• Proposed change to action-only minutes

The Ethics Commission elected Josh Casson as Chair and Kyle Strand as Vice-Chair. The Commission voted to adopt 'Action Only Minutes' for future meetings. Staff reported no new ethics complaints were filed.

• Elected Josh Casson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kyle Strand as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Action Only Minutes format (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for August 26, 2024

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on six property assessment appeals. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for the listed properties.

• Ellsworth Dewelle Ferguson III appeal (parcels 27062500400100 et al.)
• Xu Xiaochen/Chen Qi appeal (parcel 01152200000700)
• McCaughan Richard B appeal (parcels 31063200100500 et al.)
• Patton Robert E appeals (parcels 29061100101200 and 29061100101500)
• Brooks John V C & Mary S Trust appeal (parcel 00374900006902)

The Board of Equalization reviewed multiple property tax petitions. Most petitions resulted in the initial values being sustained, though a few properties received value adjustments.

• Adjusted value for 19130 220TH ST SE from 679,800 to 616,900
• Adjusted value for Petition 0796-20R from 183,300 to 159,200
• Adjusted value for 25 137TH ST SE from 1,015,900 to 900,900
• Sustained value of 211,800 for Petition 0792-20R
• Sustained value of 122,200 for Petition 0794-20R
• Sustained value of 150,100 for Petition 0795-20R
• Sustained value of 100,300 for Petition 0797-20R
• Sustained value of 1,837,800 for 19533 58TH AVE SE

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on PSRC board actions, and hear briefings on inclusionary zoning and the Housing Authority of Snohomish County. No action items are listed. The meeting is primarily informational.

• Briefing on inclusionary zoning by Senior Planner Amber Piona
• Briefing by HASCO Executive Director Duane Leonard
• Update on PSRC Board actions by Ben Bakkenta
• Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee met on April 24, 2024, and approved the minutes of its March 27, 2024 meeting unanimously. The committee recorded no action items. The bulk of the meeting was briefings and discussion: an overview of inclusionary zoning and a proposed Mixed Use Corridor zone, a presentation on the Housing Authority of Snohomish County's housing choice voucher program, and the SCT Manager's report on upcoming meeting topics and recent advisory committee activity.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action items were taken up

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: proposed corrections to Title 30 of the Snohomish County Code and an update to the Coordinated Water System Plan. The commission will also receive briefings on a review of Critical Area Regulations and the 2023 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on 10 proposed corrections to Title 30 SCC code references
• Hearing on Coordinated Water System Plan update (last updated 2010)
• Briefing on Critical Area Regulations amendments based on best available science
• Briefing on 2023 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report findings

The Planning Commission recommended approval of updates to the Coordinated Water System Plan and ten non-project corrections to Title 30 of the Snohomish County Code. The commission also received briefings on critical area regulations and the 2023 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report.

• Recommended approval of Title 30 SCC code amendments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Coordinated Water System Plan update (7-0)
• Approved March 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing session on April 22, 2024, to consider nine property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with property owners or their representatives presenting their cases. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 0764-22R: Diefenderfer Heida L/Land Nathan R, Parcel 32063000300400
• Appeal 0041-23R: Shfalo Family LLC, Parcel 00553300001700
• Appeal 0042-23R: Shfalo Family LLC, Parcel 00621000000700
• Appeal 0097-23R: Anderson Jeffrey, Parcel 32100800201900
• Appeal 0199-23R: Hopkins Clarence V & Raines Alisha K, Parcel 31060500302900

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property tax petitions. Four property values were sustained as originally valued, and one property value was adjusted downward.

• Petition 0764-22R (10233 State Route 530): Value sustained at 1,032,800
• Petition 0097-23R (Unknown location): Value sustained at 99,000
• Petition 0324-23R (22009 33rd Dr SE): Value sustained at 1,724,100
• Petition 0340-23R (18831 13th Ave SE): Value sustained at 835,800
• Petition 0142-23R (4027 185th St SW): Value adjusted from 789,500 to 720,800

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing to consider eight property assessment appeals. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and scheduled times, but provides no details on the nature of the appeals or the properties involved.

• Appeal 1240-18R: Estate of Lillian Long, Parcel 00403800003603
• Appeals 0894-22R & 0243-23R: Smart Daniel R, Parcel 00745100000900 et al
• Appeal 1608-22R: Macrae Colin, Parcel 27053200101000
• Appeals 0199-22R & 1638-22R: Stafne Scott, Parcel 31062200400400 et al
• Appeals 5020-22AR, 5031-22AR, 5046-22AR: Devinderjit Sidhu and One Vector

The Board of Equalization held hearings to review property value petitions. The Board adjusted the assessed values for five properties, sustained the initial value for two, and accepted the value for one.

• Petition 0894-22R (Smart Daniel R): Value adjusted from 1,004,300 to 900,700
• Petition 0243-23R (Sherry Smart): Value adjusted from 924,900 to 786,600
• Petition 0199-22R (Stafne Scott): Value sustained at 416,000
• Petition 1638-22R (Stafne Scott): Value sustained at 700
• Petition 1521-22R (Cowley Peter): Value adjusted from 1,000,300 to 900,000
• Petition 5020-22AR (Devinderjit Sidhu): Value adjusted from 214,600 to 110,200
• Petition 5031-22AR (One Vector): Value adjusted from 854,800 to 738,200
• Petition 5046-22AR (One Vector): Value accepted at 810,600

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on April 15, 2024, to consider eight property tax appeals from businesses including Mietzner Business Park, Safeway, Lowe's, and others. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-30 minute session, with decisions to be made on the assessed values of the properties.

• Mietzner Business Park LLC appeal (Parcel 00537900005300)
• RH Hydramaster Building Associates LLC appeal (Parcel 00715100003600)
• DS Lakeside LP appeal (Parcel 27053100306800)
• Safeway Inc CPTS appeal (Parcel 27052000302800)
• Lowe's HIW Inc appeal (Parcel 27060100114500 et al)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment petitions on April 15, 2024. In seven cases the board sustained the Assessor's initial value, leaving the assessed amounts unchanged. In one case (Petition 0122-23C, RJR SOUTH LLC, 2818 CENTER RD, EVERETT, WA 98204), the board accepted the petition and reduced the value from $606,000 to $500,000. The minutes do not record vote tallies for any petition.

• Sustained $4,770,000 value for MIETZNER BUSINESS PARK LLC, 11611 AIRPORT RD, EVERETT (Petition 0735-22C)
• Sustained $11,780,000 value for DS LAKESIDE LP, 24040 BOTHELL-EVERETT HWY, BOTHELL (Petition 1319-22C)
• Sustained $12,420,000 value for SAFEWAY INC CPTS, 20711 BOTHELL-EVERETT HW, BOTHELL (Petition 1325-22C)
• Sustained $3,789,700 value for LOWE'S HIW INC, 19393 TJERNE PL SE, MONROE (Petition 0791-22C)
• Sustained $18,300,000 value for BENJAMIN BLAIR/FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH, 19393 TJERNE PL SE, MONROE (Petition 0792-22C)
• Sustained $3,916,000 value for BENJAMIN BLAIR/FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH, 19393 TJERNE PL SE, MONROE (Petition 0189-23C)
• Sustained $18,300,000 value for BENJAMIN BLAIR/FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH, 19393 TJERNE PL SE, MONROE (Petition 0190-23C)
• Accepted petition and reduced value from $606,000 to $500,000 for RJR SOUTH LLC, 2818 CENTER RD, EVERETT (Petition 0122-23C)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is holding a virtual meeting to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, discuss regional and countywide project selection schedules, and share project updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC update by Jennifer Barnes
• Regional and CW project selection schedules discussion
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take action items. The main discussions include a school impact fees update, a growth monitoring report, and a proposal to make Countywide Centers a subcommittee topic. The meeting is a regular working session with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• School Impact Fees update by Senior Planner Eileen Canola
• Growth Monitoring Report by Principal Demographer Stephen Toy
• Countywide Centers subcommittee vs. PAC agenda topic discussion
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024
• Future agenda items include Everett Aquasox Stadium update and DEM Hazard Mitigation

The committee approved the minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on school impact fees and the 2023 Growth Monitoring Report, and discussed the formation of a subcommittee for countywide centers.

• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold eight property tax appeal hearings on April 10, 2024, each lasting 20-30 minutes. The board will decide on appeals from property owners regarding their assessed valuations.

• 8 appeals heard, including Stevens Dixie L, McHenry Patrick W/Emily C, Everson Tany Danelle & Robert William, Cheung Fan & Lo Wai K, Wanhong Tan/Li Zhaoyu, Flynn Michael, Black Amy & Chadwick, Blum Thomas W & Maureen H
• Each hearing scheduled for 20 minutes except Black Amy & Chadwick at 30 minutes
• Appeals reference specific parcel IDs, e.g., 00459500000700, 00545900000300

The Board of Equalization reviewed six property value petitions. In all cases, the Board decided to sustain the initial assessed values.

• Sustained $784,600 value for 501 Pitner Dr (Petition 0091-23R)
• Sustained $1,301,700 value for 17910 Crooked Mile Rd (Petition 0096-23R)
• Sustained $873,800 value for 20123 Bartlett Rd (Petition 0154-23R)
• Sustained $917,500 value for 15428 43rd Ave SE (Petition 0238-23R)
• Sustained $46,000 value for Petition 0007-23R
• Sustained $53,300 value for 23106 N River Dr (Petition 0008-23R)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to discuss agricultural issues, including updates on flood-plain design projects for the Snohomish/Skykomish and Stillaguamish rivers. The board will also review the March meeting summary, plan a May farm tour, and receive reports from county departments and partner organizations. Most agenda items are informational updates or routine business.

• Flood Plains by Design Snohomish/Skykomish update by Jessica Hamill
• Flood Plains by Design Stillaguamish update by Charlotte Scofield, Stillaguamish Tribe biologist
• Planning for May Farm Tour under old business
• Legislative update by Stephanie Wright
• PDS update with 1/2 mile summary and map

The board approved the February meeting minutes. Members received updates on the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a $5 million funding award for a county project, and state fuel tax exemptions for farms.

• Approved February meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear nine property tax appeals from various property owners, including Albertson's Stores, a hotel fee LLC, and United Parcel Service. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-30 minute hearing. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal by Albertson's Stores Sub LLC for parcel 27042200300800
• Appeal by 44th Avenue Hotel Fee LLC for parcel 27042100405800
• Appeal by Pacifica SL Lynnwood LLC for parcel 00374300500601
• Appeal by South Seventh Corp/United Parcel Service for parcel 28051800306800
• Appeal by Garrett Copeschwalls & Assoc for parcel 31052000403700 et al

The Board of Equalization held hearings for 10 property tax petitions. In all cases, the Board decided to sustain the initial property values.

• Sustained $11,429,100 value for Albertsons Stores Sub LLC
• Sustained $8,660,000 value for Pacifica SL Lynnwood LLC
• Sustained $4,339,800 value for South Seventh Corp/United Parcel Service, Inc.
• Sustained $22,470,500 value for Garrett Copeschwalls & Assoc (2921 174th St NE)
• Sustained $1,217,700 value for Garrett Copeschwalls & Assoc (2917 174th St NE)
• Sustained $22,021,000 value for Garrett Copeschwalls & Assoc (2921 174th St NE)
• Sustained $974,100 value for Garrett Copeschwalls & Assoc (2917 174th St NE)
• Sustained $341,500 value for Nievaard Marilyn

Board of Equalization

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider 11 separate variance requests from property owners. Each case is scheduled for a 20-minute review, and the board will decide whether to grant relief from zoning requirements for each parcel.

• 11 variance requests on the agenda, each with a 20-minute hearing slot
• Cases include owners such as Kevin & Annette Kucera, Ashley Dvorin & Cody Hamby, and Ashish/Upasna Gupta
• All hearings are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:20 PM on the meeting date
• Parcel IDs are listed for each request, indicating specific properties affected

The Board of Equalization reviewed seven property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for five properties and adjusted the value for two properties.

• Petition 1296-22R (Kucera): Sustained value at 1,013,800
• Petition 0022-23R (Dvorin/Hamby): Sustained value at 823,600
• Petition 0129-23R (Gupta): Adjusted value from 1,257,800 to 692,500
• Petition 0163-23R (Greenwood): Adjusted value from 928,900 to 684,800
• Petition 0200-23R (Hopper): Sustained value at 755,400
• Petition 0201-23R (Edens Gibson RD LLC): Sustained value at 586,800
• Petition 0317-23R (Li/Wang): Sustained value at 926,300

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review two proposed urban center developments: Ash Way Apartments (File No. 22-103014 PA) and Wisteria Park (File No. 24-101602 PA). The board will hear presentations, take public comment, and deliberate on recommendations. The meeting also includes election of a chair and vice-chair.

• Ash Way Apartments project review (File No. 22-103014 PA)
• Wisteria Park project review (File No. 24-101602 PA)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker) for each project
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural business, including approving minutes from a previous meeting, reviewing the February financial report, and approving the agenda for the upcoming Steering Committee meeting. The committee will also discuss topics and location for the annual meeting. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 3/6/23
• Treasurer's report for February: financials and memo
• Approve agenda for 5/22/24 Steering Committee
• Discuss annual meeting topics and location

The committee approved the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024, and the agenda for the May 22, 2024, Steering Committee meeting. A financial report noted a fund balance of $148,419 as of February 29, 2024.

• Approved minutes of 3-6-24 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 5-22-24 Steering Committee (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals from various businesses and property owners. Each case involves a challenge to the assessed value of a specific parcel, with hearings scheduled throughout the morning.

• Appeal 1147-22C by Everett J G LLC for parcel 00393000004000
• Appeal 1690-22C by J H Management LLC for parcel 27041400300200
• Appeals 0788-22C & 0176-23C by Lowes HIW Inc for parcel 28053200204500 et al
• Appeals 0789-22C & 0187-23C by Lowe's Companies of 285 for parcel 00372601100400 et al
• Appeal 1292-22C by NNN Opp Owner VII LLC for parcel 30052100207100

The Board of Equalization heard eight property tax petitions and sustained the initial assessed values for all cases. No adjustments were made to the property valuations.

• Petition 1690-22C (J H MANAGEMENT LLC): Sustained value at 11,817,500
• Petition 0788-22C (LOWES HIW INC): Sustained value at 22,351,800
• Petition 0176-23C (LOWES HIW INC): Sustained value at 22,342,300
• Petition 0789-22C (LOWE'S COMPANIES OF 285): Sustained value at 20,915,700
• Petition 0187-23C (LOWE'S COMPANIES OF 285): Sustained value at 21,170,300
• Petition 1292-22C (NNN OPP OWNER VII LLC): Sustained value at 13,151,000
• Petition 1312-22C (SPI RUCKER LP): Sustained value at 12,353,400
• Petition 1331-22C (7978 ASSOCIATES XII LLC/SAFEWAY INC): Sustained value at 13,330,800

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to discuss updates on the 2024 legislative session, PSRC board actions, and economic development. They will also consider an agenda bill to appoint a citizen representative and hear a briefing on the Port of Everett boundary expansion.

• Agenda bill: Citizen Representative to Steering Committee (application by Easton Craft)
• Briefing: Port of Everett Boundary Expansion
• 2024 Legislative Session Update
• Countywide Economic and Workforce Development Updates
• Approval of February 28, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024, and elected a new community representative. Members received updates on the 2024 legislative session, PSRC activities, and countywide economic development.

• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Easton Craft as Community Representative (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to allow new subdivisions to use offsite parking, with requirements such as a 300-foot distance and parking easements. The commission will also receive briefings on Title 30 code corrections, Washington water law, and the Coordinated Water System Plan update. The commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on ordinance to allow offsite parking for subdivisions (within 300 feet, with easement)
• Briefing on 10 corrections to Title 30 of the Snohomish County Code
• Informational briefing on Washington water law and legal availability of water for new development
• Briefing on 2024 amendments to the Coordinated Water System Plan (last updated 2010)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of code amendments to allow developers of new subdivisions to use offsite parking within 300 feet of the served building. The commission also received briefings on Title 30 code corrections, Washington water law, and the Coordinated Water System Plan update.

• Recommended approval of code amendments for offsite subdivision parking (8-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on March 25, 2024, to consider 14 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute session, with property owners presenting their cases. The agenda lists the appellants and parcel IDs but does not include details of the disputes.

• 14 property assessment appeals scheduled
• Appeals include parcels owned by Li Kaiming & Liu Puyang, Mhemedi Fawzi A, Dowell Erik W & Haruko Nagai, and others
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 2:20 PM
• All appeals are 20 minutes each
• Board members and clerk listed: Bryan Hunt, Hannah Iverson

The Board of Equalization reviewed nine property value petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for seven properties and adjusted the value for two properties.

• Petition 0093-23R (4016 220th St SE): Value sustained at 1,065,600
• Petition 0167-23R (1618 Edgemoor Ln): Value adjusted to 985,400
• Petition 0171-23R (8810 52nd Pl W): Value sustained at 732,700
• Petition 0175-23R (8520 Naketa Beach Rd): Value sustained at 881,100
• Petition 0177-23R (10608 Marine View Dr): Value sustained at 3,873,900
• Petition 0179-23R (13426 46th Pl W): Value adjusted to 1,167,400
• Petition 0254-23R (13422 68th Ave W): Value sustained at 2,226,700
• Petition 0434-23R (2211 Gibson Pl): Value sustained at 3,621,000

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, confirm a representative to upcoming Steering Committee meetings, and hear from the county's Energy and Sustainability Manager. The board will also continue its restructuring conversation, including moving meetings to one hour and focusing on housing and environment topics.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024 meeting
• Confirm CAB representative to March 27 and April 28 Steering Committee meetings
• Presentation by Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability Manager Molly Beeman
• Committee report by Ann Larson
• Discussion on restructuring: meeting time move to one hour, topics housing and environment

The Community Advisory Board confirmed Alice Armstrong and Kate Nesse as representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. The board permanently changed its meeting schedule to a one-hour slot from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Approval of previous minutes was postponed, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Confirmed Alice Armstrong for March 27 Steering Committee
• Confirmed Kate Nesse for April 24 Steering Committee
• Permanently set meeting time to 6:00-7:00 pm
• Postponed approval of 01-18-24 minutes

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a tentative hearing session on March 20, 2024, to consider nine property tax appeals from property owners. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute hearing, except one 30-minute hearing, and will be heard by Carl King. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times but does not include details on the specific issues or amounts in dispute.

• Davis Chad J/Davis Tonya appeal, Parcel ID 28073200103400, 9:00 AM
• Weideman Dwaine D Revocable Living Trust appeal, Parcel ID 00384100002700, 9:20 AM
• Balaji Properties 16052 174th LLC appeal, Parcel ID 27060200413000, 10:20 AM
• Husmann Edward C & Roxanne M appeal, Parcel ID 28083300100100 et al, 11:40 AM (30 mins)
• All hearings conducted by Carl King

The Board of Equalization reviewed nine property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for six properties, adjusted the value for one, and accepted a lower value for one.

• Petition 0069-23R: Sustained value at 126,400
• Petition 0088-23R: Sustained value at 10,000
• Petition 0131-23R: Sustained value at 664,900
• Petition 0153-23R: Adjusted value from 875,100 to 1,158,400
• Petition 0312-23R: Sustained value at 274,500
• Petition 0315-23R: Accepted value of 333,500 (Initial: 465,300)
• Petition 0564-23R: Sustained value at 980,400
• Petition 0458-23R: Sustained value at 640,700

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a routine meeting of the Snohomish County Tomorrow City Managers and Administrators Group, a growth management advisory council. The agenda contains only welcome remarks, updates from members, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 11 property tax appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• 11 property tax appeal hearings
• Appeals include parcels owned by Du Jiecheng, Van Leuven Malachi/Allison, Miller Courtney/Higgins Ian, and others
• Each hearing is 20 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM
• Hearings conducted via Zoom/Phone

The Board of Equalization reviewed 10 property tax petitions. In all cases, the Board decided to sustain the initial property values.

• Petition 1464-22R: Sustained value at 758,100
• Petition 1465-22R: Sustained value at 603,800
• Petition 1467-22R: Sustained value at 1,011,600
• Petition 1470-22R: Sustained value at 737,900
• Petition 1472-22R: Sustained value at 1,041,300
• Petition 1475-22R: Sustained value at 826,100
• Petition 1488-22R: Sustained value at 1,415,600
• Petition 1489-22R: Sustained value at 612,900

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several planning topics, including regional center designations, inclusionary zoning, and critical areas. The committee will also hear public comments and approve minutes from a previous meeting. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are discussion and update items.

• Discussion of PSRC/PAC Regional Centers Designation with PSRC Senior Planner Maggie Moore
• Countywide Center Designation update from Long Range Planning Manager David Killingstad
• Inclusionary Zoning discussion led by Senior Planner Amber Piona
• Critical Areas Update from Principal Planners Sarah Titcomb and Terri Strandberg
• Legislative Update from David Killingstad and committee members

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved its Feb. 8, 2024 minutes unanimously on a motion by Russ Wright, seconded by Bill Trimm. No public comment was given and no other action items were taken. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and update presentations on PSRC regional centers, countywide center designations, inclusionary zoning and mixed-use corridors, the critical areas update, and the 2024 legislative session. The meeting adjourned at 2:34 p.m.; the next regular PAC meeting is April 11, 2024.

• Approved Feb. 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No public comment offered
• No other action items decided; remaining items were discussion/updates only

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely informational, with updates from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (Ag Census), legislative affairs, the Ag Coordinator, and county departments including Surface Water Management and Planning & Development Services. The board will also approve the February meeting summary and discuss upcoming agenda items.

• Approval of February meeting summary
• Ag Census update from NASS
• Legislative update from Stephanie Wright
• Ag Coordinator update from Linda Neunzig, DCNR
• PDS update with half-mile summary map

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met to approve its previous meeting minutes and received various updates. Presentations covered a flood hazard and climate change vulnerability assessment and updates on critical areas regulations. Reports were also provided by the executive office, agricultural coordinator, surface water management, and conservation district.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) is holding its regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes updates from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on environmental permitting, a report from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), and project updates from members. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or votes listed.

• WSDOT environmental permitting update
• Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) update
• Project updates and announcements from committee members
• Next meeting scheduled for April 12, 2024

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, then review two proposed urban center developments: the Ash Way Apartments (File 22-103014 PA) and Wisteria Park (File 24-101602 PA). Each project will be presented by the applicant, followed by public comment with 3 minutes allotted per speaker. The board will then deliberate and issue recommendations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Ash Way Apartments review, Project File No: 22-103014 PA
• Wisteria Park review, Project File No: 24-101602 PA
• Public comment periods for both projects, 3 minutes per speaker
• Board deliberations and recommendations

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, reviewing the December treasurer's report and financials, and approving the agenda for the upcoming Steering Committee meeting. The committee will also hear a manager's report on a volunteer citizen representative and the March election. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from 2/7/23
• Treasurer's report for December: financials report and memo
• Approve agenda for 4/24/24 Steering Committee
• Manager's report on Steering Volunteer Citizen Representative/March election

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Executive Committee approved the minutes from its February 6, 2024, meeting and approved the agenda for the April 24, 2024, Steering Committee. The committee also heard a treasurer's report detailing overhead expense reductions and a manager's report regarding an upcoming Community Representative election.

• Approved minutes of 2-6-24 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 4-24-24 Steering Committee (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals, involving parcels owned by individuals and companies. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0998-22C by James Blake for parcel 00372800400601
• Appeal 1063-22C by James Blake for parcel 00493400500102
• Appeal 1452-22C by James Blake for parcel 00482800001306
• Appeals 1234-22C & 0281-23C by Redstone WA Property LLC for parcel 00372600200401 et al
• Appeals 1238-22C & 0316-23C by Redstone WA Property LLC for parcel 00747600000100 et al

The Board of Equalization held hearings on February 28, 2024, regarding property tax valuation petitions. In all six cases reviewed, the Board voted to sustain the initial assessed values provided by the County Assessor.

• Sustained $18,553,800 value for 18305 Alderwood Mall Pkwy
• Sustained $17,686,000 value for 9601 Market Pl
• Sustained $19,707,500 value for 16818 Twin Lakes Ave
• Sustained $51,639,400 value for 6500 Harbour Heights Pkwy SW
• Sustained $9,490,000 value for 17917 Bothell-Everett Hwy
• Sustained $9,790,000 value for 17917 Bothell-Everett Hwy

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will elect a co-chair and vice chair, and vote on the ICC Regional 2024 STP/CMAQ project recommendations. Members will also hear updates on Sound Transit's North Corridor, tax increment financing in Arlington, and regional economic development.

• Election of Co-Chair and Vice Chair
• Agenda Bill: ICC Regional 2024 STP/CMAQ Project Recommendations
• Sound Transit North Corridor Update
• Tax Increment Financing/City of Arlington briefing
• Approval of 1/24/24 meeting minutes

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee approved the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes, elected new officers, and approved the ICC Regional 2024 STP/CMAQ project recommendations. The committee also received updates regarding PSRC board activities, Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Sound Transit's North Corridor, and tax increment financing.

• Approved meeting minutes from 1-24-24 (unanimous)
• Elected Councilmember Nate Nehring and Mayor Brett Gailey as Co-Chairs, with Executive Dave Somers and Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl as Vice Chairs (unanimous)
• Approved the ICC Regional 2024 STP/CMAQ recommended project list (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed code amendments, including a new Mixed Use Corridor zone, housing code updates for permanent supportive and emergency housing, and changes to lot size and subdivision rules. The commission will also receive a briefing on a proposed ordinance to allow offsite parking for new subdivisions. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on Mixed Use Corridor (MUC) zone for southwest unincorporated UGA, allowing high-density residential, office, commercial uses along highways and arterials
• Hearing on housing code amendments for permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and affordable housing on religious-owned property
• Hearing to reduce minimum lot width for Lot Size Averaging in urban zones from 40 to 34 feet
• Hearing to reduce minimum lot sizes in LDMR to 4,000 sq ft and MR to 2,000 sq ft
• Briefing on ordinance to allow offsite parking within 300 feet for new subdivisions

The Planning Commission held hearings on six proposed code amendments related to zoning, housing, and subdivision rules. All six items were recommended for approval to the County Council by a 9-0 vote. A separate motion to revisit permit language passed 7-1-1. A briefing on offsite parking flexibility was presented but no action was taken.

• Recommended approval of Mixed Use Corridor zone (9-0)
• Recommended approval of housing code compliance amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Urban Residential Design Standards site plan changes (9-0)
• Recommended revisiting Type 1 and Type 2 permit language (7-1-1)
• Recommended approval of Lot Size Averaging amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Attached Single Family Dwelling amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of minimum lot size reductions in LDMR and MR zones (9-0)
• Briefed on offsite parking flexibility ordinance (no vote)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on February 26, 2024, to hear nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute session, with property owners contesting their assessed values. The board will decide on each case based on evidence submitted by the January 25 deadline.

• Appeal 0024-23R by Thomas & Beth Sanger, Parcel 00434207700102
• Appeal 0061-23R by Catherine H. Svangren, Parcel 00559600002300
• Appeal 0099-23R by Sarah & Shawn Holeman, Parcel 00635800001200
• Appeal 0112-23R by Joanne O. Love Trust, Parcel 27041700306500
• Appeal 0136-23R by Gottfried G. Schwabe & Nina N. Biliashova, Parcel 00371100000300

The Board of Equalization reviewed six property tax petitions. The Board adjusted the assessed values for four properties, sustained the initial value for two, and accepted one adjustment.

• Petition 0024-23R: Value adjusted from 1,048,300 to 800,000
• Petition 0061-23R: Value adjusted from 642,600 to 631,800
• Petition 0099-23R: Value adjusted from 1,146,100 to 1,061,000
• Petition 0112-23R: Initial value of 846,200 sustained
• Petition 0147-23R: Value adjusted from 777,400 to 711,000
• Petition 0183-23R: Initial value of 972,500 sustained

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 8 property tax appeals, including cases involving DJB Holding, Bank of America, Nationwide Health Properties, and Quality Food Centers. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed property values based on evidence submitted by property owners.

• DJB HOLDING LLC/BANK OF AMERICA appeal (Parcel 00373700700404)
• BANK OF AMERICA appeal for multiple parcels (00528700900100 et al)
• NATIONWIDE HEALTH PROPERTIES INC appeal (00537900003400 et al)
• QUALITY FOOD CENTERS INC appeal (00610600300201 et al)
• 3319 COLBY LLC appeal (00436979100800)

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property value petitions. In all five cases, the Board sustained the initial values, resulting in no changes to the assessed amounts.

• Petition 1377-22C (1919 112th St SW): Value sustained at 12,200,000
• Petition 1378-22C (1807 112th St SW): Value sustained at 844,100
• Petition 1008-22C (3319 Colby Ave): Value sustained at 5,200,000
• Petition 0334-22C (22828 100th Ave W): Value sustained at 9,652,300
• Petition 0355-23C (22828 100th Ave W): Value sustained at 9,942,000

SCT Managers and Administrators

The Snohomish County City Managers and Administrators Group is meeting to hear a presentation from Terry Ryan, Aerospace Economic Development Director at Paine Field, and Michael Tubridy of Landrum & Brown, a consultant, about the airport master plan. The agenda also includes updates from group members. No decisions or votes are listed.

• Presentation on Paine Field airport master plan by Terry Ryan and Michael Tubridy
• Updates from MAG members

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a public hearing on the State Noxious Weed List and then vote to adopt the 2024 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List. The meeting also includes routine items like approving prior minutes, public comment, and coordinator and assistant updates.

• Public hearing on the State Noxious Weed List and listing process changes
• Adoption of the 2024 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2023

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and adopted the 2024 noxious weed list, which includes adding American, European, and hybrid beach grasses as Class C weeds. The board also discussed proposals regarding common fennel and received reports on coordinator activities, office relocation, and seasonal hiring.

• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted 2024 weed list with the addition of American, European, and hybrid beach grasses as Class C weeds

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on February 14, 2024, to consider eight property tax appeals. Each case involves a property owner challenging their assessed value. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and scheduled times.

• Appeal 0894-22R & 0243-23R: Daniel R. Smart, parcel 00745100000900 et al, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 1511-22R: Joseph M. & Laura K. Keegan, parcel 00784700001100, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 0055-23R: Dipankar Bhakta, parcel 00860300001700, 9:50 AM
• Appeal 0060-23R: Dale K. & Denys M. Hoistad, parcel 00547100001000, 10:10 AM
• Appeal 0070-23R: Stephen Gary & Heather D. Lang, parcel 00925600000200, 10:30 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on five property valuation appeals on February 14, 2024. The board approved a reduction in assessed value from $1,065,200 to $800,000 for a property in Edmonds. The original assessed values were sustained for four other properties located in Mukilteo and Everett.

• Sustained assessed value of $949,700 for 6048 Championship Crt, Mukilteo (Petition 0055-23R)
• Sustained assessed value of $1,166,600 for 627 Possession View Ln, Mukilteo (Petition 0060-23R)
• Sustained assessed value of $958,400 for 9016 Surrey Ln, Mukilteo (Petition 0070-23R)
• Reduced assessed value from $1,065,200 to $800,000 for 12526 Maplewood Ave, Edmonds (Petition 0100-23R)
• Sustained assessed value of $837,800 for 5005 Sperry Ln, Everett (Petition 0103-23R)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to review its December meeting summary, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. New business includes a presentation on the Flood Hazard & Climate Change Assessment and a CAR update from PDS. The board will also receive updates from county departments and partner organizations.

• Flood Hazard & Climate Change Assessment presentation by Jessica Hamill
• CAR update from PDS
• Approval of December meeting summary
• Updates from Ag Coordinator, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on December 12, 2023, and approved the September and November meeting minutes by unanimous vote. There was no old business and no new business, so the board took no substantive decisions. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates from staff and partner organizations, including flood damage, a food and farming center, and legislative items.

• Approved September and November meeting minutes as written (all in favor)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on February 12, 2024, to consider seven property tax appeals. Each case involves a property owner challenging their assessed value, with hearings scheduled in 20- or 30-minute slots. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but no details on the specific issues or amounts are provided.

• VIP INTERLAKE LLC appeal at 9:00 AM (Parcel 00380100000900)
• MJ VIP 915 LLC appeal at 9:20 AM (Parcels 00579500400903 et al)
• MILT SMITH & ASSOC appeal at 9:50 AM (Parcels 00579401600500 et al)
• BEXCO PROPERTY XVIII LLC appeal at 10:20 AM (Parcel 00380900201402)
• NW PRIME PROPERTIES INC appeal at 10:40 AM (Parcels 28051800304000 et al)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, and to hear presentations on and vote on 2024 regional project selections. The agenda also includes project updates and announcements.

• Vote on 2024 Regional Project Presentations
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC Project Delivery 2024 Project Selection update

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will discuss updates on construction codes and the Wildland Urban Interface, a climate vulnerability tool, and NOAA/EPA grant updates. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments, with future presentations planned on growth monitoring and inclusionary zoning.

• Construction Code and Wildland Urban Interface Update
• Vulnerability Tool presentation by PDS staff
• NOAA/EPA grant updates from Office of Energy and Sustainability
• Future agenda: Growth Monitoring Report and Inclusionary Zoning

The committee approved the minutes from the January 11, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of updates on construction codes, vulnerability tools, and grant updates.

• Approved January 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive the Treasurer's report, and discuss the Steering Committee meeting time. Action items include approving the agenda for the 3/27/24 Steering Committee meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with updates and future agenda items including co-chair and vice-chair elections.

• Approval of minutes from 1/3/23
• Treasurer's report for November financials
• Approve agenda for 3/27/24 Steering Committee
• Discussion on Steering Committee meeting time
• Future agenda: co-chair and vice-chair elections

The committee approved the minutes from the January 3, 2024, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of 1-3-24 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a tentative hearing session on February 7, 2024, to consider 16 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with property owners or their representatives presenting their cases. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but does not include details of the assessments or the grounds for appeal.

• 16 property tax appeals scheduled for hearing
• Appeals include properties owned by Wood, Kotela, Grewal, Zhou, An, Michelman, Guo, Salgado, Elorza, Adi, Patel, Dubey, Pui, Pothineni, and Anchuri
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 2:40 PM, each 20 minutes
• All hearings conducted via Zoom/Phone
• Evidence deadline was January 8, 2024

The Board of Equalization reviewed 11 property tax value petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for 7 properties and adjusted the value for 4 properties.

• Sustained value of $1,143,200 for 2 183rd St SE
• Sustained value of $1,213,700 for 18501 28th Ave SE
• Sustained value of $945,400 for 2413 Stafford Way
• Sustained value of $856,200 for 208 155th Pl SE
• Sustained value of $1,137,000 for 15932 29th Dr SE
• Sustained value of $1,093,700 for 1212 144th Pl SE
• Sustained value of $1,190,800 for 15224 11th Dr SE
• Sustained value of $900,500 for 1320 173rd Pl SE

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on January 31, 2024, to hear seven property tax appeals. The board will consider challenges from property owners regarding their assessed values. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and scheduled times.

• Appeal by Richard Dunlap and Yu Wen for parcel 27090400300900 et al
• Appeal by Kevin J. and Annette Kucera for parcel 00760200001900
• Appeal by Anthony L. Pawlik for parcel 00707900002200
• Appeal by Crystal Creek I Co LLC for parcel 27053000403300 et al
• Appeals by Canyon Park Properties LLC and Thrasher's Corner Shopping Ctr LLC for multiple parcels

The Board of Equalization reviewed 10 property tax petitions. The Board accepted value reductions for four properties and sustained the initial assessed values for six properties.

• Petition 1241-18R: Accepted value reduction from 9,000 to 1,200
• Petition 1242-18R: Accepted value reduction from 85,800 to 5,500
• Petition 1243-18R: Accepted value reduction from 139,400 to 75,600
• Petition 1316-22R: Accepted value reduction from 792,300 to 778,300
• Petition 0195-22C: Sustained value at 5,105,000
• Petition 0196-22C: Sustained value at 4,885,000
• Petition 0260-22C: Sustained value at 686,100
• Petition 0208-22C: Sustained value at 1,995,000

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on January 29, 2024, to hear nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves individual property owners challenging their property valuations. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on evidence presented.

• Appeal 1464-22R by Du Jiecheng, parcel 00386100000400
• Appeal 1465-22R by Van Leuven Malachi/Allison, parcel 00608100400302
• Appeal 1467-22R by Miller Courtney/Higgins Ian, parcel 00619400200400
• Appeal 1468-22R by Mayer Peter/Wilson Tracy Lavonne, parcel 00664000000900
• Appeal 1470-22R by Baptista Alfredo V & Andrea S Trust, parcel 00902800000900

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to discuss updates and briefings, including a housing and behavioral health capital fund investment plan, NOAA/EPA grant updates, and tax increment financing for Arlington. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear committee reports.

• Housing and Behavioral Health Capital Fund Investment Plan briefing
• NOAA/EPA grant updates from Office of Energy and Sustainability
• Tax Increment Financing discussion with City of Arlington
• Approval of meeting minutes from 12/6/23

The committee approved the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of updates and briefings on housing, behavioral health, and sustainability.

• Approved meeting minutes from 12-6-23 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear seven property tax appeals on January 24, 2024. The appellants include SREIT Mirabella LLC, Everett Hotel LLC, 9802 48th Drive NE LLC, Healthcare Partners RE LLC, Lake Stevens GRF2 LLC, and Southland Corp. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-30 minute hearing.

• SREIT Mirabella LLC appeal (Parcel ID 28051900300500)
• Everett Hotel LLC appeal (Parcel ID 28042400200200 et al)
• 9802 48th Drive NE LLC appeal (Parcel ID 00538500000200 et al)
• Healthcare Partners RE LLC appeal (Parcel ID 31052000403700 et al)
• Southland Corp appeals (Parcel IDs 27050700402500 and 27052000301500)

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property value petitions and decided to sustain the initial values for all four cases. No adjustments were made to the assessed values.

• Sustained value of 25,740,000 for 805 112th St SE (Petition 0668-21C)
• Sustained value of 1,359,000 for 515 91st Ave NE (Petition 1510-22C)
• Sustained value of 1,741,200 for 17922 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 1202-22C)
• Sustained value of 1,785,000 for 20803 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 1213-22C)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission is holding briefings on several proposed code amendments, including a new Mixed Use Corridor zone, housing code updates, and changes to lot size and subdivision rules. These are advisory briefings; the commission will make recommendations to the County Council, which has final decision authority.

• Briefing on proposed Mixed Use Corridor (MUC) zone for southwest unincorporated UGA, allowing high-density residential, office, and commercial uses along highways and arterials
• Housing code compliance review: amendments to include permanent supportive housing, emergency housing, and shelters in definitions, and add affordable housing on religious properties
• Proposal to reduce minimum lot width for Lot Size Averaging in urban zones from 40 to 34 feet
• Proposal to reduce minimum lot sizes in LDMR to 4,000 sq ft and MR to 2,000 sq ft
• Proposal to allow subdivision of duplex halves as attached single family dwellings

The Snohomish County Planning Commission elected Robert Larsen as Chair and Tom Campbell as Vice Chair, both by 8-0 votes. The commission also approved the minutes of its November 14 and November 15, 2023 meetings with amendments. The rest of the meeting consisted of briefings on six proposed code amendments—covering a Mixed Use Corridor zone, housing code compliance, Urban Residential Design Standards, lot size averaging, attached single family dwellings, and minimum lot sizes in LDMR and MR zones—with no decisions made on those items. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Elected Robert Larsen as Commission Chair (8-0)
• Elected Tom Campbell as Commission Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved November 14 and November 15, 2023 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Briefed on proposed Mixed Use Corridor zone (no action)
• Briefed on housing code compliance amendments (no action)
• Briefed on Urban Residential Design Standards site plan changes (no action)
• Briefed on lot size averaging ordinance changes (no action)
• Briefed on attached single family dwelling amendments (no action)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2024, to consider 14 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20- or 30-minute session, with the first case starting at 9:00 AM. The board will review evidence and decide on the valuation disputes.

• Appeal 1313-22R: Wanagel Joseph A & Black Becky S, Parcel 00411100001401
• Appeal 1318-22R: Boucher Danielle/Huie Ethan, Parcel 00763100007900
• Appeal 1453-22R: Wood Qing Lu, Parcel 00888700001800
• Appeal 1521-22R: Cowley Peter, Parcel 00864000003600
• Appeal 0199-22R & 1638-22R: Stafne Scott, Parcel 31062200400400 et al

The Board of Equalization reviewed 11 property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for five properties, adjusted the value for three, and accepted new values for three.

• Adjusted value for 21906 9th Ave SE from 630,000 to 603,100
• Adjusted value for 13933 67th Ave SE from 927,300 to 877,300
• Sustained value for 19321 3rd Ave W at 1,063,100
• Sustained value for 29 166th Pl SE at 850,600
• Sustained value for 817 152nd Pl SW at 888,300
• Adjusted value for 17002 11th Pl W from 850,600 to 831,000
• Sustained value for 11929 166th Dr NE at 48,000
• Accepted value for Petition 1061-22R (Shipp Greg) at 64,800

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board will vote on meeting minutes, a representative to the Steering Committee, and a co-chair election. They will also discuss mapping racial restrictive covenants, the 2024 Growth Management Act update, and possible restructuring of the board.

• Approval of July 2023 meeting minutes
• Confirm representative to Jan 24 and Feb 28 Steering Committee meetings
• Co-chair election
• Presentation on Mapping Racial Restrictive Covenants in Snohomish County
• 2024 GMA Update and Compliance Review

The board re-elected Kate Nesse and Hillary Moralez as co-chairs for another year and approved previous meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on mapping approximately 4,000 racially restrictive covenants in the county and the progress of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Members also discussed restructuring meeting schedules to reduce duration to one hour while maintaining frequency.

• Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Kate Nesse and Hillary Moralez as Co-Chairs for one year
• Confirmed Hillary Moralez to attend Jan 24 Steering Committee meeting
• Confirmed Phil Lovell to attend Feb 28 Steering Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 20 property assessment appeals on January 17, 2024. Each case involves a property owner contesting their assessed value, with hearings scheduled throughout the day.

• 20 appeals scheduled, each 20-30 minutes
• First case: Rodrigue William H & Tracey J, parcel 00805400000300, 9:00 AM
• Soderlund Timothy & Masako S has two appeals (1509-22R & 0104-23R), 30 minutes
• All hearings via Zoom/Phone
• Evidence deadline for Dwight Phillips was 12/14/23

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 13 property assessment appeals on January 17, 2024. It sustained the Assessor's original value in 11 cases and adjusted two: the Soderlund property at 254 Amanda Ave in Gold Bar was reduced from 504,200 to 473,800, and the Roughton/Tang petition was reduced from 340,700 to 60,000. Most owners did not appear; the minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Sustained assessed value of 843,300 for 714 Fourth St, Snohomish (Kartak)
• Reduced assessed value at 254 Amanda Ave, Gold Bar from 504,200 to 473,800 (Soderlund)
• Sustained assessed value of 413,800 at 254 Amanda Ave, Gold Bar (Soderlund)
• Sustained assessed value of 87,200 at 12529 44th St NE Bldg B, Lake Stevens (Hardwick)
• Sustained assessed value of 960,400 at 218 168th St SE, Bothell (Hernandez/Waldron)
• Sustained assessed value of 1,042,600 at 15612 3rd Ave SE, Bothell (Lee)
• Sustained assessed value of 797,500 at 13015 Seattle Hill Rd, Snohomish (Ennis)
• Sustained assessed value of 1,117,200 at 2102 160th Pl SE, Mill Creek (Broxson)

SCT Managers and Administrators

The Snohomish County Tomorrow City Managers and Administrators Group is meeting for a routine monthly gathering. The agenda includes a presentation on sustainable fuels by Simreet Dhaliwal and updates from members. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Sustainable fuels presentation by Simreet Dhaliwal
• Updates from MAG members

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) is meeting to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, and to prepare for the 2024 STIP/CMAQ funding competitions. The committee will discuss the regional project selection process, including a vote on six projects at the February 9 meeting, and a special workshop on February 23. Countywide project calls and scoring are also planned for later in the year.

• Vote on 6 regional projects to move forward at February 9 ICC meeting
• 2024-2026 PSRC Delivery Tracking Sheet update
• Update from TBP meeting on 2024 funding competition
• Special ICC meeting February 23 for regional and countywide program workshops
• Countywide call for projects in February, scoring by ICC members

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will hold its January 2024 meeting, primarily consisting of routine business: electing a co-chair and approving prior minutes. The bulk of the meeting is dedicated to discussion and updates, including a 2024 legislative session update, a presentation on 2024 Comprehensive Plan resources from the Alliance for Housing Affordability, and a status report from each attendee on their Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Co-chair election
• 2024 Legislative Session Update by Executive Policy Officer Stephanie Wright
• 2024 Comp Plan Resources presentation by Alliance for Housing Affordability Program Manager Chris Collier
• Status reports from attendees on their Comprehensive Plans
• Future agenda items for Feb 8: Building Codes Update, Vulnerability Tool, Growth Monitoring Report, NOAA/EPA grant updates

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved its November 9, 2023 minutes unanimously and elected Haylie Miller and Russ Wright as co-chairs, also unanimously. No public comment was given. The rest of the meeting consisted of discussion and update items — a 2024 legislative session update, 2024 comprehensive plan resources, the 2024 PAC meeting schedule, and status reports from attendees on their comprehensive plans — with no decisions recorded on those items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2024.

• Approved 11-9-23 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Haylie Miller and Russ Wright as co-chairs (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board will convene on Tuesday, January 9, 2023, to approve the December summary, hear public comments, and receive updates from county departments and partner organizations. The board will also discuss proposed agenda items for 2023 and set the next meeting date for February 13.

• Approval of December meeting summary
• Updates from Ag Coordinator, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy
• Discussion of 2023 proposed agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 5, 2023, review the November treasurer's report, and discuss updates on meeting times, 2024 meetings, and the 2024 work plan. The main action item is approving the agenda for the February 7, 2024 Steering Committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from 12/5/23
• Treasurer's report for November (financials and memo)
• Approve agenda for 2/7/24 Steering Committee
• Discussion of 2024 SCT meetings and work plan
• Future items: co-chair and vice-chair elections

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee met via Zoom and approved the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting. They also approved the agenda for the February 28, 2024 Steering Committee meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on the 2024 meeting schedule and work plan.

• Approved minutes of 12-5-23 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 2-28-24 Steering Committee