NEWS and Notices

CITY FILE:    ViewMont Estates MH Site Plan Review/Variance/Special Permission (PLAN23-0074)

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is to modify the existing site plan for the ViewMont Estates Mobile Home Park.   The modification consists of the addition of two sites to the park increasing the total sites from 97 to 99.  One of the proposed sites (Site 99) will be located within the existing RV storage area. The other mobile home (Site 98) will be located directly across the street that provides internal access to the Mobile Home Park within an existing grass area.  Site 98 is 4,764 square feet in size.  It is irregularly shaped and is 54 feet wide at the street frontage and 90 feet long on its north side.  Site 99 is 4,797 square feet in size.  It is irregularly shaped and is 54 feet wide at the street frontage and 90 feet long on its north side.  As proposed the two new lots do not comply with the requirements to be 54 feet wide and 90 feet deep and therefore require a variance.  Site 98 is 76.2 feet deep on the south side and 40 feet wide on the west property line.   Site 99 is 78.8 feet deep on the south side and 42.8 feet wide on the east side.  Both sites meet all required setbacks.  The proposal is located in a mobile home park with non-conforming structures that were approved with the original site plan.  This proposal also includes a non-conforming special permission approval to allow for the continuation of the non-conforming structures within the remainder of the park.  A public hearing before the Hearing Examiner will be held prior to final decision by the City Council.

The project site is addressed as 1120 S 25^th Street and is identified by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P27310 that is located within the SW ¼ of Section 21, Township 34 North, Range 04 East, W.M.

CITY FILE:   1609 S 3rd Street Special Permission (PLAN22-0543)

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is to add a 480 sq. ft. addition to an existing garage. The project will involve removing two unpermitted lean-tos, one that is encroaching on a neighboring property. The total proposed size of the structure will be 801 sq. ft.  Special permission is required because the existing structure does not meet side setbacks on the north side of the property or the rear setback on the west side.

The property is located at 1609 S 3^rd St.  The Skagit County Assessor designates it as parcels P52828 and P28981. It is Tract F, Fair Addition to Mount Vernon, except the north 62 feet; and a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 30, Township 34 North, Range 04 East W.M.

CITY FILE:   Glenmoor Preliminary Plat, SEPA, and Traffic Concurrency (PLAN21-0548, PLAN21-0551, and ENGR19-0054)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a preliminary plat with a total of 40 lots where future residential units will be constructed and six tracts where future utilities, wetland areas, buffers, private roads, and other similar items will be contained on the ±26-acre site.   The future residential units will consist of 31 single-family detached dwelling units, eight duplex dwelling units within four duplex structures, and a maximum of 36 multi-family dwelling units within a three-story multi-family structure.    A minimum of 12 affordable housing units (reserved for those earning 80% or less of the area median income) will be required to be created.  

Approximately 1,440 linear feet (lf) of public roads (32’ total drive lanes, 5’ sidewalks, 4’ planter strips within 51’ right-of-way), ±390 lf of private access roads (20’ total drive lanes, no sidewalks or planter strips within 26’ tracts), 1,450± lf of 8-inch potable water lines, 825± lf of 8 to 12-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 1,745± lf of 8 to 12-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.   Specifically, an estimated 12,830 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 5,130 cy of material will be imported.  An estimated maximum of 25,800 board feet of timber will be removed from the site.

The site is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcels P119008 and P27079, its latitude/longitude is:  48.4231, -122.2993, its southwest corner is located approximately 200 lf east of the intersection of East Division and North 30^th Streets, and it is within a portion of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 34 North, Range 04 East, W.M.  The outer boundaries of the site are identified on the map on the following page. 

CITY FILE:   Alley Vacation (ENGR22-0197)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is the vacation includes a portion of the alley located east of parcel P52080. 

The proposed alley vacation is generally located south of Gates St between South 2^nd St and South 3^rd St.  The area is located within the NE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.

CITY FILE:  LaVenture Middle School Addition (PLAN22-0630)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a one-story addition to the west of the existing main building that will provide and additional 10,738 square feet of space. This space is to be utilized as additional classrooms, offices, a small group space, and building support spaces such as restrooms and equipment/storage rooms. Also included in the work is tenant improvements including converting rooms from or into classrooms.  The site is already served by roads and utilities, though the southern approach from N LaVenture Rd will need to be relocated to further south. Water service will be connected to the existing service to the school. An additional underground stormwater detention facility to be located adjacent to the new building addition and water quality treatment for a portion of the south parking lot will be installed. Material will be exported and imported for site development.   Specifically, an estimated 2,900 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 2,300 cy of material will be imported. Fourteen trees will be removed.  Logan Creek, a Type F stream, runs in a ditch along the eastern property boundary of the subject parcels. In addition, a Category III wetland is delineated in the field behind the school. The site is not located in the 100-year floodplain.

The nearly 20- acre site is addressed as 1200 N LaVenture Rd, is comprised of tax parcels P25254 and P25255 located in the SW ¼ of Section 16, Township 34 N, Range 4 E, W.M. The Site is bordered by Kulshan Ave to the north and N LaVenture Rd to the west.

CITY FILE:  1116 S 10th Street Special Permission (PLAN23-0012)

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is to add a 2-foot-wide eave to the roofline of the south side of the existing home to protect the building from rainfall.   In addition, the applicant proposes to remove and replace an existing rotting deck.  The entire proposal would add approximately 75 square feet to the existing structure.  Special permission is required because the existing structure does not meet side setbacks on the north side of the property (it is roughly 2 feet from the property line).

The property is located at 1116 S 10^th Street.  The Skagit County Assessor designates it as parcel P53674. It is a portion of the SW ¼ of Section 20, Township 34 North, Range 04 East WM.

CITY FILE:  Granite Property Investment LLC Remodel - Special Permission (PLAN22-0604)

SUMMARY: 

The applicant is seeking approval for the renovation of an existing single-family structure that is non-conforming because it does not comply with its zoning setbacks.  The cost of the proposed renovations exceed 50% of the fair market value of the structure and a new bedroom and bathroom are being constructed within the existing footprint of the building.  

The proposal property has an address of 112 Broadway St. The parcel numbers are P54160 and P54159, and it is located within a portion of the southeast ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 4 E, W.M.

CITY FILE:  Logan Creek Site Plan/SEPA (PLAN22-0534)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a change in occupancy of an existing 31,647 SF Independent living Facility (R-2 occupancy) providing specialized housing for the elderly consisting of 39 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom dwelling units to an Assisted Living Facility with a DSHS dementia Services package (I-1, condition 2 occupancy) providing specialized housing for the elderly consisting of 39 single or double occupancy sleeping units. Including associated interior alterations and a 543 SF corridor addition.  Utilities are already provided to the structure.  An estimated 30 cubic yards (cy) of material will be excavated and 30cy of fill added for slab-on-grade construction.  Logan creek runs on the property immediately to the east of this project site. The stream is between 50’ and 200’ feet from the property line. The only work proposed within 200’ of the creek is removing and replacing the existing trash enclosure. The site is not located within the 100-year floodplain.

The site address is 2311 E Division St, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P27119, and is located within the Northwest ¼ of Section 21, Township 34 N, Range 4 East, W.M.

CITY FILE:  Waugh Road Townhomes (PLAN21-0663)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed are three townhouse structures containing a total of 11 dwelling units (two of the structures will contain four units and one structure will contain three units).  Each dwelling will have two parking spaces located within an enclosed garage and an additional three guest parking spaces will be created outside of the garages for a total of 25 parking spaces.  Approximately 205 linear feet of private roads, 70 lf of 6-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 500 linear ft of 8-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 750 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 750 cy of material will be imported for the site development.  A category III wetland is located primarily on the westerly abutting property; however, small portions of this wetland do extend onto the project site.  The buffer from this wetland extends onto the subject site; and the Applicant will be using the City’s ecosystem alternative to buy down portions of the wetland buffer.

The project site is addressed as 1515, 1521, and 1601 N Waugh Road, has Skagit County Assessor parcel numbers of:  P125899, P125897, and P125898, is located within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 16, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M., and is located approximately 375 feet south of the intersection of East College Way and North Waugh Road.

CITY FILE:  JJ Place Apartments (PLAN22-0389)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a multi-family development on an approximate four-acre site consisting of a three-story, 26,103± square foot (sf) building containing 35 dwelling units.   The multi-family units will consist of 15 studio units, 10 one-bedroom units, and 10 two-bedroom units.  A total of 57 parking stalls, landscaping, open spaces for the residents, and access improvements including widening JJ Place will all be part of the proposed project.  Approximately 200 linear feet (lf) of eight-inch potable water line, 120 lf of eight-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 330 linear ft of eight-inch and 12-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 444 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 444 cy of material will be imported.  Three category III wetlands and a portion of Trumpeter Creek exist on the project site.  The Applicant plans on filling approximately 17,865 sf of wetlands as part of this project.

This project does not yet have a site address but is identified by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P104938, is located on the south side of East College Way approximately 555 linear feet east of the intersection of N 26^th Street and East College Way within a portion of the SW1/4 of Section 16, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M. 

CITY FILE:  Draper Valley SEPA/Critical Areas (PLAN22-0501)

SUMMARY: 

In order to comply with State permitting requirements and to meet the requirements of a consent decree in a legal challenge, Draper Valley proposes to upgrade its wastewater treatment system (WWTP) and construct a utility shed.  The new treatment system will be added to the existing WWTP and will include pH adjustment, biological treatment, and additional processes for storing and transferring biological solids.  A total of 2,475 square feet of existing asphalt, concrete, and gravel pavement will be sawcut and demolished to accommodate the upgrades.  The new storage shed will be approximately 270 square feet in size.   It will be heated and store new treatment chemicals for the WWTP.  Prior to the installation of the WWTP equipment 116 aggregate piers (APs) will be driven into the subgrade to stabilize liquefiable soils on the site to accommodate the new equipment. Each AP is 30 inches in diameter and 32 feet deep. The piers will be constructed by pre-drilling each 30-inch diameter hole and infilling with aggregate that is vibrated and compacted in-place.  The proposal is located within the flood plain and the WWTP equipment will be raised or otherwise flood proofed to 1 ft. above the base flood elevation.  Kulshan Creek bisects the property and is located approximately 132 feet from the proposed limits of work (at the closest point).

The project is located at 1000 Jason Lane.  The property is designated by the Skagit County assessor as parcels P26005 and P25989, and is a portion of the SW quarter of Section 17, Township 34 N, Range 04 E WM.

CITY FILE:  MV28 RV Resort Traffic Concurrency Exemption (ENGR20-0316AMEND)

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is for an exemption from Traffic Concurrency requirements, specifically on the College Way entrance to the proposed RV Resort.  The applicant is requesting to reduce the pavement section from 30 feet to 24 feet in width.  A 5 foot sidewalk would be installed on the north side of the street for the entire length of the improvement joining to the existing sidewalk.   A 4 foot planter strip would be installed on the south side of the street for roughly 315 feet from the transition running west to the entrance of the resort.  The transition area is roughly 110 feet in length and would include no landscaping.  The transition area also includes a 2 to 3 foot tall retaining wall.  Standard ¾ street improvements would consist of a 30 wide pavement section; 5 foot wide sidewalk and 4 foot wide planter strip.

The project address is 324 W College Way.  The Skagit County Assessor designates it as parcel numbers P26279 and P26054.  The 19.48 acre site is located on the western edge of the city (west of Freeway Drive) and extends north from Riverbend Road for roughly 0.60 miles.  The property is a portion of the west half of Section 18, Township 34, Range 4, W.M. 

CITY FILE:  Special Permission for Unit #86 (PLAN22-0553)

SUMMARY: 

The below identified Applicant wishes to convert a structure built without benefit of City permits into a covered porch complying with applicable setback requirements.  The new covered porch will be located on the east side of the existing home and will be approximately 28.5’ by 11.8’ totaling 336± square feet.  A portion of the existing structure built without permits will be removed entirely to result in the covered porch being set back the required 18’ from the edge of the existing private road.  The existing mobile home is classified as non-conforming because its front yard setback is less than what is required within this mobile home park.

The site address is 1400 N 30^th Street #86, the Skagit County Assessor describes the site as parcels:  P25273 and P25419; the site is located on the south side of East College Way and east of North 30^th Street within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 16, Township 34 North, Range 04 East, W.M.  The map below identifies the approximate boundaries of the subject site.

CITY FILE:  Notice of Application and Design Review Board Hearings (PLAN22-0520, PLAN22-0527)

SUMMARY:  

PROJECT #1:  City File No. PLAN22-0520.  This is the Notice of Application for this project.  Proposed are improvements to the exterior façade of existing commercial spaces totaling 4,600± square foot (sf).

PROJECT #2:  City File No. PLAN22-0527.  A Notice of Application was previously issued for this project.  Proposed are improvements reconfiguring an existing 1,633± square foot (sf) commercial space from an office to a 1,245± sf retail space with a 388± sf living space.  The façade facing S 1^st Steet will be updated with new materials and colors and the entrance door will be moved.  The façade facing the existing alley will also have its existing exterior door moved and will include exterior improvements.

PROJECT #1:  The location of this project is 223-225 S 1^st Street, Skagit County Parcel Number:   P52007.

PROJECT #2:  The location of this project is 515 S 1^st Street, Skagit County Parcel Number:   P52035.

CITY FILE:  SEPA and Shoreline (PLAN22-0496), Design Review (PLAN22-0527), and Traffic Concurrency (ENGR22-0320)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed are modifications to an existing approximate 1,633 square foot structure.   The existing structure was historically used for office purposes and is being converted such that it will have approximately 1,245 s.f. of retail on its eastern side (abutting S 1^st Street) and approximately 388 s.f. of living space (commonly called a watchman’s quarters) on the western side (abutting the existing alley) of the structure.   The existing entrance off S 1^st street will be moved and reconfigured, and an ADA restroom, closets, and a hall will be constructed within the proposed retail space.  The existing structure is located within shoreline jurisdiction.  

The site address is 515 S 1^st Street, the Skagit County Assessor describes the site as parcel P52035, the site is located within a portion of the SE ¼ of Sec. 19, Twp. 34N, Rge. 04E, W.M., the existing Tacos and Tequila restaurant abuts the southern property line of the project site. 

CITY FILE:  Notice of Public Hearing and DNS (PLAN22-0577)

SUMMARY: 

Proposed are amendments to the City of Mount Vernon’s Comprehensive Plan with an updated Capital Improvement Plan, providing capital facilities planning for the years 2023-2028. 

City-wide

CITY FILE:  Notice of Application & Proposed Optional MDNS (PLAN22-0449)

SUMMARY: 

The project includes development of a 2,494 square foot single-family residence with attached garage and associated driveway. Access to the site will be provided from a new driveway from Beaver Pond Drive South. Water services will be supplied to the site by connections to the Skagit Public Utility District watermain and sewer service will be supplied to the site from the City of Mount Vernon service lines. Storm water dispersion and infiltration are infeasible for this site so storm water from the development will be collected and conveyed to the municipal storm system and regional detention facility. Specifically, storm water runoff from the developed site will drain to the existing storm drain systems installed in the Beaver Pond Drive South right-of-way. This pipe network continues northeast for approximately 850 feet towards a regional storm water pond tract. Storm water from the facility outfalls to Nookachamps Creek approximately 1.5 miles downstream from the project site. The proposal will include approximately 550 cubic yards of earth work and include approximately 4,000 square feet of disturbance.

The proposal is located at 4800 Beaver Pond Drive South. It is designated as Parcel P124057 by the Skagit County Assessor and is a portion of the NE ¼ of Section 27, Township 34 N, Rage 4 E WM.

CITY FILE:  Notice of Application & Notice of Public Hearing - PLAN22-0153

SUMMARY: 

The below identified Applicant wishes to convert a structure built without benefit of City permits into a covered porch. The new covered porch will be located on the east side of the existing home and will be approximately 53.8’ by 9.9’ totaling 533± square feet. The covered porch will be set back 18’ from the edge of the existing private road and will be setback 15’ from the rear of the mobile home space. This mobile home is classified as non-conforming because it has rear and side yard setbacks that are less than what is required within this mobile home park.

The site address is 1400 N 30th Street #170, the Skagit County Assessor describes the site as parcels: P25361, and P25507; the site is located on the south side of East College Way and east of North 30th Street within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 16, Township 34 North, Range 04 East, W.M. The map below identifies the approximate boundaries of the subject site.

CITY FILE:  Notice of Application & Notice of Public Hearing - PLAN22-0314

SUMMARY: 

The Mountain Gate Preliminary Plat is comprised of 44 single-family detached residential lots, one storm water pond tract, one Native Growth Protection Area (NGPA) wetland buffer tract, four landscaping tracts, and one utility tract over 12.7-acres. The proposed single family lots will range in size from 7,500 square feet to 10,337 square feet in size.

Approximately 2,629 linear feet of new public roads, 217 linear feet of private roads will be constructed to serve the new lots. Additionally, 993± linear feet of road frontage improvements will be made to East Blackburn Road spanning the frontage of the project site. Utilities will consist of 3,507± linear feet (lf) of 8-inch potable water lines, 3,630± lf of 6- and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 3,624± linear feet of 12-inch storm sewer conveyance lines. Dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will also be constructed/installed to serve the proposed residential development.

Near the northwest corner of the site an approximate 30,899 square foot wetland exists; and there is an off-site wetland near the southeast corner of the site. The Applicant plans on purchasing wetland credits to fill the wetland near the NW corner of the site and will be observing a buffer around the wetland near the SE corner of the site.

The Skagit County Assessor describes the site as parcels: P28018, P28021, and P27988; the site is located on the north side of East Blackburn Road and is northeast of the intersection of East Blackburn and Little Mountain Roads within a portion of the NW ¼ of Section 28, Township 34 North, Range 04 East, W.M.

CITY FILE:  Notice of Application & Proposed Optional Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) - PLAN22-0478

SUMMARY: 

Proposed are additions to an existing 11,520 square foot building totaling approximately 5,600 square feet to result in a building that will be a little over 17,000 square feet in size. The existing building is, and will continue to be, used by RV County for the sales and maintenance of recreational vehicles.

511 Suzanne Lane, the Skagit County Assessor identifies the site as parcel P119269, within a portion of the NW ¼ of Section 32, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M. The site is located approximately 760 linear feet east of the intersection of Old Highway 99 South and Suzanne Lane. Below is a vicinity map identifying the approximate site boundaries.

CITY FILE:  Restoration and Mitigation for Critical Area Violation - PLAN22-0497

SUMMARY: 

Wetland and buffer restoration resulting from the disturbance of approximately 1,850 square feet of wetland and 12,500 square feet of wetland buffer. The disturbance included grading, staging stockpiles of gravel, sand, large wood and mulch and the import and redistribution of fill and other materials. After being informed of the critical area violation by the City the applicant applied a thin layer of gravel and wood chips over the site to prevent erosion. The mitigation work will restore the wetland and its associated buffer by removing invasive species from the wetland and associated buffer; removing the fill materials that were placed in the wetland and buffer; regrading the area to previous (pre-non-compliance) grades; and planting native species to establish healthy plant communities in the wetland and associated buffer.

CITY FILE:  Fire Station #2 Commercial Addition - PLAN21-0565

SUMMARY: 

An addition, interior remodel and site improvements to the existing Fire Station #2 are proposed. Approximately 2,200 square feet will be added to the existing approximate 12,200 square foot structure.

Material will be exported and imported for site development. Specifically, an estimated 210 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 210 cy of material will be imported.

There are no wetlands or streams on or near the project site. In addition, this site is not within the 100-year floodplain.

CITY FILE:  Safe Parking at 2529 N LaVenture Road

SUMMARY:  

Salem Lutheran Church, in conjunction with Welcome Home Skagit, will be operating a limited homeless encampment, also referred to as “safe parking” for up to 10 vehicles in the existing church parking lot located at 2529 N LaVenture Road, Mount Vernon.  Safe parking is a temporary off-street shelter option for those experiencing homelessness and are using a vehicle as their primary residence.   

Safe parking is allowed under Mount Vernon Municipal Code 17.210.070 without permit(s) on property owned or controlled by religious organizations.  The City does not issue permits for limited homeless encampments but does provide notifications and posts information about these facilities on the City’s website.  

• Click HERE to download the meeting notice that was distributed to the nearby neighborhood by those operating this program

CITY FILE:  Safe Parking at 1427 Monte Vista Drive

SUMMARY:  

Faith Community Fellowship, in conjunction with Welcome Home Skagit, will be operating a limited homeless encampment, also referred to as “safe parking” for up to 10 vehicles in the existing church parking lot located at 1427 Monte Vista Drive, Mount Vernon.  Safe parking is a temporary off-street shelter option for those experiencing homelessness and are using a vehicle as their primary residence.  

Safe parking is allowed under Mount Vernon Municipal Code 17.210.070 without permit(s) on property owned or controlled by religious organizations.  The City does not issue permits for limited homeless encampments but does provide notifications and posts information about these facilities on the City’s website.  

• Click HERE to download the meeting notice that was distributed to the nearby neighborhood by those operating this program

CITY FILE:  Design Review Board Hearing PLAN22-0339

SUMMARY:  

Proposed is a three story, approximate 30,000 s.f., public library, community center, and a structured parking garage. The parking garage includes a public mega-sized electric vehicle charging floor (with 75 charging spaces) and 275 parking spaces. This multi-use building will include a public library, conference rooms, meeting spaces, and a kitchen. The building is designed to be climate resilient and to reduce its ecological footprint through low carbon architecture and Passive House design.

LOCATION:   The approximate 1-acre site is addressed as 208 W Kincaid St, is comprised of tax parcels P54139, P54141, P54142, and P54147 and the associated rights-of-way located within the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34 N, Range 4E, W.M. The site is bordered by West Kincaid Street to the north, South 3rd Street to the east, South 2nd Street to the west, and an alley to the south.

CITY FILE:  Right of Way Vacation ENGR22-0257

SUMMARY:  

Click HERE to view the pubic hearing notice for this project.  Proposed is the vacation includes portions of the alley located south of parcels P54139, P54141, P54142, and P54147; portions of the current 3rd Street Right of Way (ROW) along parcel P54147; portions of the south side of Kincaid St along parcels P54147 and P54142; and the platted 3rd Street ROW.

LOCATION:   The proposed street vacations are generally located between West Kincaid and Broadway streets (north to south) and South 3rd and 2nd Streets (east to west).  These are located within the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.

CITY FILE:  Safe Parking at 1515 E College Way

SUMMARY:  

Emmanuel Baptist Church, in conjunction with Welcome Home Skagit, is proposing to create a limited homeless encampment, also referred to as “safe parking” for a maximum of 10 vehicles in the existing church parking lot located at 1515 E College Way, Mount Vernon (Skagit County Assessor’s Parcel Number P25766).  Safe parking is a temporary off-street shelter option for those experiencing homelessness and are using a vehicle as their primary residence.   

Safe parking is allowed under Mount Vernon Municipal Code 17.210.070 without permit(s) on property owned or controlled by religious organizations.  The City does not issue permits for limited homeless encampments but does provide notifications and posts information about these facilities on the City’s website.  Click HERE to view a notice containing the dates of operation in 2022 and 2023. 

• Click HERE to download the meeting notice for the 08.15.2022 meeting

CITY FILE:  Proposed Comprehensive Plan & Code Updates/Amendments - CA22-0438 and PLAN22-0438

SUMMARY: 

• Amendments to Zoning Code (MVMC Chapters 17.09, 17.56, and 17.87):  adding the Commercial/Limited Industrial Comprehensive Plan designation to the General Commercial (C-2), and Light Manufacturing and Commercial District (M-1) zoning districts in the table codified in MVMC 17.09.090.  Adding the Commercial/Industrial Comprehensive Plan designation to the Commercial/Limited Industrial (C-L) and the Limited Commercial (LC) zoning districts in the table codified in MVMC 17.09.090.  Reducing the separation distance between marijuana uses and public transit centers from 1,000 feet to 500 feet and adding clarifying language regarding where marijuana uses are allowed in MVMC 17.56.020.  Allowing freestanding signs in the Public zoning district for uses approved with a Conditional Use Permit to be a total of 30, versus 20, feet in height in MVMC 17.87.050.  City File Number: CA22-0438
• Amendments to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the 2023 to 2028 Transportation Improvement Plan:  Adding the Library Commons project to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and adoption of the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan.  City File Number:  PLAN22-0438

CITY FILE:  Safe Parking at 1607 E Division Street

SUMMARY:  

The First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, in conjunction with Welcome Home Skagit, is proposing to create a limited homeless encampment, also referred to as “safe parking” for 10 vehicles in the existing church parking lot located at 1607 E Division Street, Mount Vernon (Skagit County Assessor’s Parcel Number P26889). Safe parking is a temporary off-street shelter option for those experiencing homelessness and are using a vehicle as their primary residence.  

 Safe parking is allowed under Mount Vernon Municipal Code 17.210.070 without permit(s) on property owned or controlled by religious organizations.  The City does not issue permits for limited homeless encampments but does provide notifications and posts information about these facilities on the City’s website.  

• Click HERE to download the meeting notice for the 08.04.2022 meeting

CITY FILE:  Safe Parking at 4520 E College Way

SUMMARY:  

The Mount Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church, in conjunction with Welcome Home Skagit, is proposing to create a limited homeless encampment, also referred to as “safe parking” for 10 vehicles in the existing church parking lot located at 4520 E College Way, Mount Vernon.  Safe parking is a temporary off-street shelter option for those experiencing homelessness and are using a vehicle as their primary residence.  

 Safe parking is allowed under Mount Vernon Municipal Code 17.210.070 without permit(s) on property owned or controlled by religious organizations.  The City does not issue permits for limited homeless encampments but does provide notifications and posts information about these facilities on the City’s website.  

• Click HERE to download the meeting notice for the 06.23.2022 meeting
• Click HERE to download the meeting notice of the 06.30.2022 meeting
• Click HERE to download the City's request for updated/revised materials
• Click HERE to download the updated Policies and Procedures for the program

CITY FILE:  Fire Station #3 Commercial Addition - PLAN21-0580

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is the construction of an addition/interior improvement to Fire Station #3.  The existing building is 5,973 square feet and the proposed improvements would expand the footprint approximately 4,074 square feet for a total new square footage of 10,074 square feet.  The improvements would also include 1,450 square feet of interior improvements to existing space. The construction would consist of parking lot resurfacing, additional outdoor patio, site fencing, powered gate, landscaping, demolition, minor site work and the construction of additional spaces to the existing building.

 Approximately, 28 linear feet of 8-inch potable water line will be replaced/relocated; 57 linear feet of 6-inch storm sewer conveyance lines will be replaced/relocated and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc.) will be constructed/installed/replaced/relocated to serve the proposed development.  It is anticipated that approximately 4,236 square feet of the site will be disturbed and approximately 106 cubic yards of earthwork will be required.

 Two off site wetlands were identified, and the buffers associated with them extend onto the site.  Under the managed ecosystem alternative, no buffer impacts would result from the proposal.   As part of a the SEPA process for the construction of the Fire Station in the 1990s, the existing storm water pond was constructed in an existing wetland.  Because the pond is a constructed feature, the City has determined that is does not have regulated wetland buffers.  No impacts are proposed to this wetland. 

 LOCATION: The proposal is located at 4701 E. Division Street.  It is designated as Assessor Parcel P106611 and is a portion of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of, Section 22, Township 34 North, Range 4 East, W.M.  

CITY FILE:  Olson Blackburn Properties LLC - Rezone - PLAN22-0229

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a rezone of four parcels that total approximately .82-acres from a zoning designation of Light Manufacturing and Commercial District (M-1) to Commercial-Limited Industrial District (C-L).  This is a non-project action limited to the identified rezone.  

 LOCATION: The addresses of the subject parcels includes:  225 Blackburn Road, 211 Blackburn Road, and 1920 Railroad Avenue; and the site is comprised of the following Skagit County Assessor parcel numbers:  P111617, P111616, P28537, and P53940.  The site is located within the NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 34N, Range 04 E., W.M.   Please see the vicinity map below for the boundaries of the sit

CITY FILE:  Mount Vernon Library Commons - PLAN22-0337

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a three story, approximate 30,000 s.f., public library, community center, and a structured parking garage.  The parking garage includes a public mega-sized electric vehicle charging floor (with 75 charging spaces) and 275 parking spaces.  This multi-use building will include a public library, conference rooms, meeting spaces, and a kitchen. The building is designed to be climate resilient and to reduce its ecological footprint through low carbon architecture and Passive House design.

 Approximately 100 linear feet of ¾-to six-inch potable water lines, 40 linear feet of six-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 260 linear feet of four to 12-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Stormwater treatment will include a modular wetland linear system by, tree plantings along the sidewalk perimeter, and soil restoration with planters along the sidewalk perimeter with soil cell structures.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.   Specifically, an estimated 6,500 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 10,000 cy of material will be imported.  

 There are no wetlands or streams on or adjacent the project site.  The Skagit River is located approximately 600 linear feet east of the site.  The site is not located in the 100-year floodplain.    

 LOCATION: The approximate 1-acre site is addressed as 208 W Kincaid St, is comprised of tax parcels P54139, P54141, P54142, and P54147 and the associated rights-of-way located within the SE ¼ of the SE ¼  of Section 19, Township 34 N, Range 4E, W.M. The site is bordered by West Kincaid Street to the north, South 3rd Street to the east, South 2nd Street to the west, and an alley to the south.  

CITY FILE:  New Earth Recovery, Two Lot Short Plat, PLAN21-0635

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a two log short plat. 

 LOCATION: The property is located at 1403 S 6^th Street.  The Skagit County Assessor designates it as parcel P53736.  It is a portion of the NW ¼ of SEC 29, TWN 34 N RNG 04 E, W.M..  

CITY FILE:  Gravity Coffee Sign Variance - PLAN21-0617

SUMMARY: 

 LOCATION: The site address is 1701 Continental Place, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P99043 and is located within the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 17, Township 34N, Range 4E, W.M 

CITY FILE:  Skagit PUD Campus Expansion - PLAN21-0713

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a new 23,000± s.f. office building, reconstruction of the north driveway, construction of 93 new parking stalls, drivelanes, landscaping and utilities.  

 Approximately 1,000 linear feet (lf) of 10-inch potable water lines, 950 lf of 1.25-inch sanitary sewer lines, stormwater catchbasins, piping, dispersion trenches, and infiltration facilities, and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 3,300 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 4,200 cy of material will be imported.  

 There are no wetlands or streams on or abutting the project site.   However, the site is located in the 100-year floodplain in a Zone A21.   

 LOCATION: The site address is 1415 Freeway Drive, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P26303, and is located with the SE ¼ of Section 18, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.  The site is located approximately 950 linear feet north of the intersection of Riverbend Road and Freeway Drive.  .  

CITY FILE:  The Lofts Mixed Use Project - PLAN21-0462

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a three-story, mixed use structure.  The ground floor will have commercial/retail uses along with amenities for the multi-family residents.  The 2nd and 3rd floors will consist of 33 units each for a total of 66 units within the structure.  58 of the multi-family units are proposed to be studios and eight of the units are proposed to be 1-bedroom units.  A total of 100 parking spaces, landscaping, and open space amenities will be constructed and/or installed as part of the proposed development. 

 Approximately 80 linear feet (lf) of 12-inch potable water line, 39 lf of 8-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 864 linear ft of 6-inch and 12-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be installed to serve the proposed development.  An underground stormwater vault that will clean and attenuate site stormwater is also proposed.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 5,700 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 6,000 cy of material will be imported.

 A 16,241 s.f., category 4 wetland exists on the project site.  The Applicant plans on purchasing credits from a wetland mitigation bank to allow this wetland to be filled.  

LOCATION: Skagit County Parcel #P26686. This site is located approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of East Section Street and South LaVenture Road on the west side of South LaVenture Road within the SE ¼ of Section 20, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.  

CITY FILE:  Outpatient Medical Services Building Traffic Concurrency - ENGR21-0216

SUMMARY: 

A new, three story, 60,000 s.f. medical office building to house outpatient medical services is proposed. Parking facilities for 161 vehicles and landscaping improvements will be constructed with the new building. Five single-family residential structures, one duplex structure, and four commercial structures will be demolished. There are no critical areas on or near the project site, and the site is not located in the 100-year floodplain.

Public hearings are required for this project because more than 75 PM peak hour traffic trips are being generated by the proposed development. An open record public hearing will be held before the Hearing Examiner and the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation

CITY FILE:  Wall Street Special Permission - PLAN21-0509

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is for replacement of existing signs on the building at 120 S Wall Street.  The existing use is a non-conforming commercial use in a residential zone.   The use has existed for many years and the new tenant has recently rebranded and would like to update the existing signage to reflect the new company name.  The existing signs are painted on the north and west facades of the existing building.  The proposal would paint over the existing signage and replace it with two (2) 3' x 10' cabinet signs.

CITY FILE:  McLaughlin Road Short Plat - PLAN21-0552

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is for a two lot subdivision of the property.   The subdivision is being completed in conjunction with the rezone of the property to finalize the Comprehensive Plan Re-designation that was completed in 2020.  The lots are 263,102 sf (6.0 acres)—west side and 383,196 sf. (8.8 acres)—east side in size.

The property includes wetlands and a stream on the southern portion of the site.  Much of that area is part of off-site mitigation for a previously developed subdivision.

CITY FILE:  McLaughlin Road Rezone - PLAN21-0506

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is the re-designation of the eastern portion of the site FROM Public (P) TO Multi-Family Residential (R-4).  It should be noted that a short plat separating the two portions of the site is being processed concurrently.

CITY FILE:  Skagit Valley College - Pickleball Pavilion - PLAN21-0285

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is an approximately 25,000 square feet pickleball pavilion for Skagit Valley College. The building includes 10 pickleball courts that are each individually enclosed with a 3-foot tall chain-link fence that include breaks for access. The building is 35 feet tall and is partially open sided.   Additionally, the adjacent East Campus Building will be renovated to include a new single-occupancy restroom.

The proposed pickleball pavilion will be built on a portion of an existing parking lot on the east side of campus. The site development includes new asphalt, landscape planters, and modifications to an existing storm water detention pond. The proposal includes 2,500 cubic yards of fill and 500 cubic yards of cut.  The total area of disturbance is 24,700 square feet but will not create more than 5,000 square feet of new or replaced impervious surface, so no new or additional storm water design is being proposed.

CITY FILE:  Thurman Preliminary Short Plat - PLAN21-0394

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is a two-lot short plat of an approximate 3.35-acre site to create a 2.35 acre lot and a 1 acre lot.  Both lots are anticipated to be developed with multi-family uses consistent with the multi-family zoning of the site in the future.  No critical areas have been identified on or abutting the site.  

CITY FILE:  Proposed Code Amendments - CA21-0003

SUMMARY: 

• Amendments to Floodplain Management Standards (MVMC 15.36):  these amendments are being made to remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and ensure the City remains at least a Class 8 City per the Community Rating System (CRS).  The amendments add a cumulative 10 year requirement for substantial improvements and substantial damage, clarify that equipment for residential construction is required to be elevated at least one foot above the BFE, describing that nonresidential construction that is flood proofed must be “dry” flood proofed, clarifying insurance premiums for nonresidential structures that are flood proofed, amending the manufactured home requirements to be the same as what is required for other residential structures, adding the AH zone to the requirements for AE and A1 – 30 Zones, adding details to the description of AO zones, and adding a requirement in the AO zones that adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from structures is required.   

• Amendments to Zoning Code (MVMC Chapters 17.30, 17.45, 17.51, 17.73, and 17.84):  Amendments to 17.30 to clarify the procedures for processing Master Plans, changing new master plans from Type IV to Type III processes, adding criteria for the adoption of Master Plans, and adding a section to allow Public zoned property in the historic downtown to be developed under the downtown regulations codified in Chapter 17.45 MVMC.  Adding “C-1” back to the title of Chapter 17.45, Downtown Districts and clarifying the setbacks, lot coverage and building height requirements.        Amending Chapter 17.51 to allow horizontally integrated mixed use development conditioned on providing no less than 20% of the overall dwelling units as “affordable units” as per Chapter 17.73 MVMC.  Adding a requirement to MVMC 17.73 that limits the creation of “affordable units” at 20% per development.  Adding code to regulate the creation of Structured Parking in Chapter 17.84. 

• Amendments to Addressing Regulations (MVMC 12.24):   amendments that change the designation of the building official to the Development Services Department, adding policies for road names and addressing, updating procedural requirements for notifying owners when a road name or address is being changed, and adding the GIS manager to the group of departments that review and process road names and addresses.   

CITY FILE:  Periodic Shoreline Master Program Updated - PLAN(CA)21-0002

SUMMARY: 

Updates to the City's Shoreline Master Program that are applied city-wide within the identified shoreline jurisdiction of the City of mount Vernon.

CITY FILE:  Christine Scheffler, Special Permission - PLAN21-0503

SUMMARY: 

The proposal is the expansion of a deck attached to a non-conforming structure.  The existing home does not meet the requirement for combined side setbacks of 15 feet thus resulting in the structure being non-conforming.  The proposed deck would add roughly 128 SF tying two existing decks together.  All of the decks conform to required setbacks.

The property is located at 1130 S 6th Street.   It is designated as P52455 by the Skagit County Assessor and is a portion of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 20 Township 34N Range 4E  W.M.

CITY FILE:  New Single Family Residence - Critical Area SEPA - PLAN21-0433

APPLICANT: Hansen and Hansen Construction LLC

 The proposal is the construction of a 2,200 square foot single family residence on a 0.55 acre lot.  Maddox Creek forms the eastern property boundary of the site and is designated as a fish bearing stream.  The presence of the stream on the property results in the requirement for a critical area permit and SEPA review.

Stormwater management will consist primarily of sheet flow to existing ditch along the street frontage.  Stormwater will be directed away from the steep slopes on the west side of the property.   

The proposal includes roughly 160 yards of fill and 160 yards of excavation.

The property is located at 2284 South 19th Street.  It is designated as P133989 by the Skagit County Assessor and is a portion of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 29 Township 34 Range 04 WM..

FILES: Click HERE  to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE: Dimensional Communication SEPA Site Plan -PLAN21-0272

APPLICANT: John Ravnik, Ravnik & Associates 

Proposed is the construction of a two-story, approximate 16,784 SF structure that will be connected to the existing Dimensional Communications building via a 14-foot drive-through breezeway.  The new structure will be used for manufacturing, warehousing, and offices.   An additional 12 parking spaces, drive lanes, and landscaping improvements will be constructed/installed.   

Approximately 40 linear feet (lf) of 1-inch potable water line, 68 lf of 6-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 876 linear ft of 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch storm sewer conveyance lines and dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.   Specifically, an estimated 820 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 2,500 cy of material will be imported.  A total of 17,700 sf of the site will be disturbed by the proposed activities.

The project site is addressed as 1206 and 1220 Anderson Road and is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcels:  P29512 and P128692.  The site is located approximately 700 linear feet west of the intersection of Blodgett and Anderson Roads within the NW1/4 of Section 32, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.   See the vicinity map below.  

FILES: Click  HERE to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE:  Optimum Properties - New Office Building PLAN21-0253

APPLICANT: Zervas  Group Architects, Jed Ballew

A new, three story, 60,000 s.f. medical office building to house outpatient medical services is proposed. Parking facilities for 161 vehicles and landscaping improvements will be constructed with the new building. Five single-family residential and one duplex structure will be demolished.    

South 11th & 12 St. Between E Division and Carpenter St.

FILES: Click  HERE  to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE:  South 2nd Street Mixed Use Development PLAN21-0294

APPLICANT: Mark Christ on behalf of RPI Mt Vernon LLC

The project site has an address of 508 S 2^nd Street, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P52080, is located within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 4E, W.M., and is located at the SE corner of the intersection of S 2^nd and W Gates Streets. The vicinity map below identifies the approximate boundaries of the project site.

FILES: Click  HERE to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE:  Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Capital Improvement Plan Update - PLAN21-0469

APPLICANT:  Peter Donovan, City of Mount Vernon

SUMMARY: 

Proposed are amendments to the City of Mount Vernon's Comprehensive Plan with an updated Capital Improvement Plan, providing capital facilities planning for the years 2022-2027.

City Wide

CITY FILE:  Catrina Taco's & Tequila - Design Review - PLAN21-0306

SUMMARY: 

The City’s Design Review Board will be reviewing a proposal to replace existing storefront vertical fenestration with larger, operable fenestration and to bring elements of the street facing elevation into compliance with the City of Mount Vernon Downtown Design Standards. The site is the current location of Catrina Tacos and Tequila.  The proposal is subject to design review per Mount Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 17.70.

The site is addressed as 517 South First Street, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcels P52035, and is within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.

CITY FILE: Shulman 10-Unit Multi-Family SEPA/Site Plan (Plan21-0039/PLAN21-0040) 

SUMMARY: 

The project consists of a new proposed 10-unit apartment building on a 20,950 SF site. There is currently an existing  4-unit apartment building on approximately half of the subject property. The existing structure will remain in place.  The new building is a mix of one and two bedroom units. Three of the units will meet the Affordable Housing Provisions as codified in MVMC 17.73. A substantial portion of the required parking for the proposed new building will be located underneath the structure at the 1st level and accessed from a new drive constructed at the west side of the new structure.

The proposal is located at 403 N 21^st Street. The assessor designates the property as parcel P26917. It is a portion of the NE quarter of Section 20, Township 34N, Range 04E W.M.

CITY FILE: Shoreline Master Program Update - PLAN21(CA)-0002

APPLICANT: City of Mount Vernon

Updates to the City’s Shoreline Master Program that are applied city-wide within the identified shoreline jurisdiction of the City of Mount Vernon are proposed. 

City-wide

FILES: Click  HERE to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE: South Mount Vernon Business Park Development SEPA, PLAN21-0055

SUMMARY: 

Proposed is the development of four (4) commercial buildings on four (4) separate lots.  Each of the four building sites will contain a structure that is approximately 11,200± s.f. with associated parking, landscaping, and utility extensions for each site.  A total of 44,800± s.f. of commercial buildings will be constructed with a total of 81 parking spaces across the four lots.   

The new developments will be accessed and served by East Blackburn Road and Chenoweth Streets that are existing roadways.  Utilities will need to be extended to serve each of the four lots.  These utilities will consist of:  1,420± linear feet (lf) of 1-inch to 6-inch potable water lines, 350± lf of 6-inch to 8-inch sanitary sewer lines and structures, and 2,500± linear ft of 8-inch to 13-inch storm sewer conveyance lines.  Dry utilities (power, cable, fiber, etc) will also be constructed/installed to serve the sites.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 225 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 8,800 cy of material will be imported.  

There is an approximate 1,363 s.f., category IV wetland located on one of the four lots that is proposed to be filled.  Approximately 335 linear feet east of the sites flows Martha Washington Creek which is a fish bearing, low gradient stream within the City’s Maddox Creek basin.  All four of the sites are located within the floodplain in FEMA’s flood zone A01.  

The site addresses, parcel and lot numbers include:  214 E Blackburn Road (P126615, Lot 2); 314 E Blackburn Road (P126616, Lot 3); 305 Chenoweth Street (P126620, Lot 7); and 235 Chenoweth Street (P126619, Lot 6).  The sites are located approximately 400 linear feet east of the intersection of East Blackburn Road and Old Highway 99 South and are within a portion of the SW ¼ of Section 29, Township 34N, Range 4E, W.M.

CITY FILE: East Village Short Plat - Land Clearing Permit - PLAN21-0341

APPLICANT: Samish Bay Land Company

The proposed project will remove remaining trees from building lots to allow for home construction. 

The proposal is located at 2333, 2339 & 2345 Balsam Lane.  The Skagit County Assessor designates the Parcels as P135476, P135477, and P135478.  The proposal is in the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 28; Township 34, North; Range 04, East W.M. 

 FILES: Click  HERE to be directed to the City’s permit portal. Once on the permit portal click on "Public Notices" and click the hyperlink with the file number/name for this project.

CITY FILE: Mauricio Short Plat (PLAN21-0075)

SUMMARY: 

The site is addressed as 203 E Spruce Street, is identified by the Skagit County Assessor as tax parcel P53993 is located approximately 180 feet west of the intersection of East Spruce and North 6^th Streets, and is within a portion of the NW ¼ of Section 20, Township 34N, Range 04 E, W.M. 

CITY FILE: Freeway Drive Improvements (PLAN21-0331)

APPLICANT: City of Mount Vernon, Bill Bullock

The proposed project will expand the roadway surface on the west side of Freeway Drive to allow for the addition of a center left turn lane, traffic calming measures, and bicycle lanes. Additional or improved sidewalks/walkways and storm drainage improvements will also be constructed. The pedestrian walkway will connect to existing trails within Lions Park North and Lions Park South. The entire width of Freeway Drive will have an asphalt overlay and new pavement markings.

Approximately 975 linear feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewer conveyance lines and two bio-retention swales and a perkfilter vault will be constructed/installed.  An estimated 3,050 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported and an estimated 580 cy of material will be imported. 

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The project will be located within an approximate ¾ of a mile stretch of the existing Freeway Drive right-of-way between College Way (to the north) and Cameron Way (to the south) and is within portions of Sections 18 and 19, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M.

CITY FILE: Deol Rezone (PLAN21-0263)

APPLICANT: Subedar Deol

A rezone is proposed that will change the below-described site zoning from Public (P) to Single-Family

Residential with a maximum density of 4.54 dwelling units per acre (R-1, 4.0) to make the site consistent with its existing Medium Density Single-Family (MED-SF) Comprehensive Plan designation. 

The project site is identified by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel P119008, it is located on the north side of East Division approximately 210 feet east of the intersection of East Division and 30th Street within the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 34North, Range 04East, W.M. 

CITY FILE: Skagit Valley College Master Plan (PLAN20-0473 & 0471)

APPLICANT: Mithun Architects

The proposal is to update the Master Plan for Skagit Valley College.  The Plan functions as both an internal planning tool for the College and an external communication tool to inform the local community and State stakeholders.  The specific purpose of this update is to identify the current and future building entitlements over the next 15 years and plan for the replacement or renovation of buildings on the Mount Vernon campus that have limited remaining life.

This includes the following projects:

• Consolidating Ford Hall, the Cole Library, and the Administration Annex into a 56,300 GSF Multipurpose Classroom and Library Building—Project A
• Renovation of Roberts Hall (33,281 GSF)—Project B.
• Replacement of the Diesel Building with a 55,000 GSF Trades Building—Project C.
• Relocation of the 5,100 GSF Fire Fighter Training Tower—Project D.
• Construction of the 6,300 GSF Fire Station—Project E.
• Construction of a 24,700 GSF Pickleball Pavilion—Project F.
• Construction of a 5,000 GSF Field Support Facility with restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and concessions to support the ball fields and replace the existing field house uses—Project G.
• Construction of a 4,150 GSF Child Care Center—Project H.

CITY FILE: Mount Baker Motor Sports - Coffee Stand and RV Storage (PLAN20-0466)

APPLICANT: John Ravnik on behalf of Dan Janz

The proposal includes a 160 square foot drive through coffee stand and an RV storage lot (covered storage is provided by two separate 7,000 square foot structures).  The RV storage could provide as many as 102 stalls (28 under cover and 74 uncovered). 

The entire RV facility will be fenced and the north and east boundary will include an additional landscape screen.

Stormwater from the proposal will receive “enhanced” treatment before it is routed to drainage infrastructure that was created when the property was platted.  Water and sewer will be extended through the site to serve the proposed uses.  The RV storage will not require sanitary sewer.  There are no critical areas associated with the property.  The proposal is located within the 100-year floodplain.

LOCATION: The site is located at 4103 Old Hwy 99 South Rd.  The Assessor parcel designation is P127853.  It is a portion of the SE quarter of Section 31, Township 34 N, Range 4 E WM.

CITY FILE: Bank of America - Design Review (PLAN20-0069)

APPLICANT: Magellen Architects

The City’s Design Review Board will be reviewing and approving the new façade, parking and landscaping site subject to design review per Mount Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 17.70 for the approximate 6,705 square foot Bank of America building located on the below-described approximate .68-acre site.  City File: PLAN21-0069  

The site is addressed as 320 West Kincaid Street, is described by the Skagit County Assessor as parcels P54136 and P54137, and is within a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34N, Range 04E, W.M. 

CITY FILE: MV28 LLC RV Resort (Plan20-0434 SEPA, PLAN20-0432 Shoreline Substantial Development, PLAN20-0433 Conditional Use Permit)

APPLICANT: Dave Christensen on behalf of MV28 LLC

The proposal is for a 160 stall Recreational Vehicle (RV) Resort.  The resort will provide onsite amenities including; a welcome/reception area, clubhouse with pool, laundry and shower facilities; playground with splash pool; and picnic shelters.  Access to the site will be provided via an extension of College Way from Freeway Drive. The resort will be served by roughly 7,500 linear feet of 25-foot wide private roadway; 1,675 linear feet of PUD water; and 6,290 linear feet of sanitary sewer.  Each stall will have water and sewer hookups. 

Stormwater will be captured and treated using on site bioretention.  Most of the stormwater will infiltrate into the on-site sandy soils.  The remaining treated runoff will be routed to the City pump station and discharged to the Skagit River.

The site is located within the floodplain and approximately 66,000 cubic yards of fill will be placed on the site to bring the sites supporting structures to the required one foot above Base Flood Elevation (BFE).  Roughly 1,200 cubic yards of material will be excavated from the site.  A total of 848,000 square feet of the site will be impacted by on-site earth work.

CITY FILE: Grocery Outlet - PLAN21-0091

APPLICANT: Lisa Collins, BRR Architects

Improvements to approximately 22,000 square feet (s.f.) of an existing approximate 88,500 s.f. multi-tenant commercial building in anticipation of Grocery Outlet occupying the improved space.   

Exterior improvements will include new signage, dumpster/recycling enclosure(s), and improvements to the loading area.     

The new use of this existing structure is anticipated to generate 77 new peak hour traffic trips.  The project site is located in the FEMA designated floodplain in zone A21

CITY FILE: Dryden Street Vacation - ENGR19-0406

APPLICANT: Joel and Andrea Dryden

• The North 5.00 feet of Kincaid Street right-of-way adjacent to the South line of Lot 10, Block 12, "Map of the Eastern Addition to Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington," as per plat recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, page 100, records of Skagit County, Washington, the Easterly limit being the Southerly extension of the East line of said Lot 10 and the Westerly limit being the Southerly extension of the West line of said Lot 10. 

CITY FILE:  2021 Code Amendments, CA21-0001

• Amendments to Building Code (MVMC 15.04):  updates to the building code to ensure consistency Chapter 19.27 RCW that requires that all jurisdictions in the state adopt and enforce the State Building Code.  These updates propose longer timeframes for permits to remain valid, removes code related to older code cycles that are no longer relevant, removes the requirement for building permits for fences seven feet and under, accessory structures under 200 s.f. in size, residential re-roofs, and certain types of decks/platforms.
• Amendments to Fire Code (MVMC Chapter 15.08):  updates to the fire code to ensure consistency Chapter 19.27 RCW that requires that all jurisdictions in the state adopt and enforce the State Building Code.  These updates propose longer timeframes for permits to remain valid, removes code related to older code cycles that are no longer relevant, and clarifies addressing requirements.
• Amendments to Procedures Code (MVMC 14.05):  updates to this Chapter of the MVMC are made to ensure this code is consistent with MVMC 15.04 and 15.08, updates to electronic signature requirements, providing additional time for corrected materials to be submitted when necessary, updates the expiration of approvals and cross-references the expirations to the applicable portions of the MVMC, removing the COVID-19 and plat extensions because they have now tolled making these portions of the code irrelevant, submittal requirement tables are updated and reorganized making them easier to use.
• Amendments to Floodplain Regulations (MVMC 15.36):  amendments to this code to require machinery and equipment to be elevated no less than one-foot above the base flood elevation are proposed.  This amendment is proposed so the City can retain our existing NFIP rating that impacts the cost of flood insurance for property regulated by the City.
• Amendments to Subdivision Title (MVMC Title 16):  the effective timeframes for preliminary plats, short plats and binding site plans are updated such that they comply with State law and the development agreement option to extend these plats is removed because the timeframes required to use this option have tolled making these regulations irreverent.
• Amendments to Fees (MVMC 14.15):  new fees for floodplain development permits and pre-application meetings, and clarification to other administrative fees are proposed.

CITY FILE: South 2nd Street Mixed Use Project - PLAN20-0418

APPLICANT: Mark Christ on behalf of RPI Mt Vernon LLC

Proposed is a phased project to result in 3,196 s.f. of new retail space, five new apartments 

(4,750 s.f. of interior remodeling will create three (3) of the units and a 3,196 s.f. addition to the third floor will create the additional two (2) units), and new:  apartment lobby, elevator, outdoor roof deck, parking areas, dumpster enclosure, common outdoor space, and landscaping.  The existing 1,820 s.f. of professional office areas will remain within the building.    

Approximately 48 linear feet (lf) of a 3-inch potable water line will be constructed/installed to serve the proposed development.  Material will be exported and imported for site development.  Specifically, an estimated 133 cubic yards (cy) of material will be exported for an elevator, access to a basement apartment, and grading necessary to install the common outdoor space and landscaped areas.  

CITY FILE: Christine Chaney Design Review - PLAN20-0448

APPLICANT: Christine Chaney

CITY FILE: 2020 Code Amendments,  CA20-0001, CA20-0002, CA20-0003

APPLICANT: City of Mount Vernon

1.   Emergency Weather Shelters (CA20‐0001):  A new Chapter of the MVMC to be named Chapter 8.50, Severe Weather Shelters.  This new Chapter of the MVMC allows the Mayor to declare when a severe weather event is likely to occur which allows a religious establishment, fraternal organization, public agency, or other entity to open and operate a shelter for the homeless with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit so long as the proposed shelter meets prescribed basic building safety standards.

2.   Safe Parking (CA20‐0002):  A new subsection to Chapter 17.210, Temporary Homeless Encampments, to be named 17.210.070 Safe Parking Accommodations.  This new sub‐section to the MVMC allows the homeless to temporarily park and sleep overnight within their vehicles (as means of shelter) on property owned or managed by religious organizations.

3.   Permit Timeline Extensions (CA20‐0003): The proposal is the redesignation of a portion of the site FROM Church (CH) TO Medium High Density Multi-Family (MF-MH).  It should be noted that before the redesignation could become effective a short plat separating the two portions of the site will be necessary.  

LOCATION: City-wide

CITY FILE: McLaughlin Road LLC, Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request,  PLAN20-0030

APPLICANT: McLaughlin Road LLC

CITY FILE: Optimum Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request,  PLAN20-0031

APPLICANT: Optimum Properties LLC

CITY FILE: Permanent Supportive Housing,  PLAN20-0241

APPLICANT: Third Place Design Co-operative on behalf of Skagit Supportive Housing LLC

CITY FILE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment,  PLAN20-0306

CITY FILE: Skagit County Softball Fields, PLAN20-0239

APPLICANT: Freeland & Associates on behalf of Skagit County Parks and Recreation

CITY FILE: Pacific Pride Soil Remediation,  PLAN20-0226

Approximately 700 cubic yards of petroleum hydrocarbons contaminated materials will be excavated from the site and disposed of.  Following excavation approximately 700 to 800 cubic yards of new gravel structure fill will be placed on the site. 

CITY FILE:  Skagit Fields, PLAN20-0184 - SEPA, PLAN20-0185 - Critical Areas

CITY FILE:  Commercial Cold Storage Racking System, PLAN20-0183 and PLAN20-0187

CITY FILE:  Mager Sports, Indoor Baseball Facility, PLAN20-0093

CITY FILE:  PL20-0047, PL20-0048 & PL20-0049 - Skagit Valley RV Improvements

• Construction of a 2,000± square foot building that will contain an office, laundry facilities, restroom/shower facilities, and an exercise room for those staying at the RV Park.
• Demolition of an existing 1,500± square foot structure currently used as an office.
• Installation of a 1,060± mobile home to house the site manager.
• Creation of up to ten paved parking spaces.
• Construction of a 240± square foot storage shed and a new garbage facility.
• Installation/construction of a propane refill station for guest use only.
• Installation of additional landscaping.

There are no wetlands or streams located on the project site; however, the north boundary of the site abuts a Dike District #17 levee that separates the site from the Skagit River.  The site is subject to Shoreline regulations and is within a regulated floodplain. LOCATION:  305 W Stewart Road

CITY FILE:  PL20-0007, Skagit County Permanent Supported Housing NEPA

The proposal is located in a mobile home park with non-conforming structures that were approved with the original site plan.  This proposal also includes a non-conforming special permission approval to allow for the continuation of the non-conforming structures within the remainder of the park.

The proposal is located in a mobile home park with non-conforming structures that were approved with the original site plan.  This proposal also includes a non-conforming special permission approval to allow for the continuation of the non-conforming structures within the remainder of the park.