NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN APPROVAL
File Number: PA25-0006
Project Title: Rairdon KIA
Applicant: Pacland
Applicant Contact: Chris D. Cole
ccole@pacland.com
Project Location: 3307 156th Street NE
APN: 31052900400700 and 31052900401100
Date of Completeness: February 18, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN APPROVAL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:
Administrative site plan approval for the construction of an approximately 33,000 square foot auto dealership for auto sales and service. The facility will include approximately 600 parking spaces for vehicle inventory, customer and employee parking, and associated site improvements.
Conditions of Approval:
- The preliminary site plan received by the Community Development Department on April 22, 2025 (Exhibit 021) shall be the approved preliminary site plan layout.
- Prior to occupancy, a boundary line adjustment shall be submitted for review and approval, and recorded with Snohomish County Assessor’s Office.
- All necessary power lines, telephones wires, television cables, fire alarm systems and other communication wires, cables or lines shall be placed in an underground location either by direct burial or by means of conduit or duct. All such underground installations or systems shall be approved by the appropriate utility company and shall adhere to all governing applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the applicable City and State regulations and specific requirements of the appropriate utility pursuant to MMC Section 22G.120.270.
- Pedestrian pathways that traverse a parking area or drive-aisle are required to be constructed with concrete pavers or decorative colored, or stamped concrete clearly denoting the pedestrian pathway. This detail shall be provided on the civil construction plans.
- Prior to civil construction plan approval, a FINAL Landscape Plan shall be approved and designed in accordance with the applicable landscaping standards outlined in MMC Chapter 22C.120, Landscaping and Screening and MMC 22C.130, Parking and Loading.
- Prior to civil construction plan approval, an illumination plan shall be approved and designed in accordance with MMC 22C.020.250(4)(d) and MMC 22C.130.050(3)(d).
- The project is subject to the 1 mitigation measure of the Traffic Concurrency Recommendation issued on May 15, 2025 (E028).
- Pursuant to MMC 22D.030.070(6)(a)(ii), the traffic concurrency determination and the project’s impacts and mitigation obligations shall expire 6 years from date of the determination.
- Pursuant to MMC 22C.020.340(2), mechanical equipment located on the roof, façade or external portions of a building shall be architecturally screened so as not to be visible from adjacent properties at street level or the public street. For example, screening features should utilize similar building materials and forms to blend with the architectural character of the building.
- Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other service utility apparatus shall be located and/or designed to minimize their visibility to the public. If such elements are mounted in a location visible from the street, pedestrian pathway, common open space, or shared auto courtyards, they shall be screened by landscaping, fences, or walls.
- Storage of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries shall comply with all applicable building and fire code requirements.
- Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the site and building design standards outlined in MMC 22C.020.250.
- Applicant shall pay traffic impact fees in the amount of $21,694.26 to Snohomish County in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for impacts on County roads, and provide proof of payment prior to building permit issuance.
- The project is subject to the (3) mitigation measures of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Mitigated Determination of Significance (MDNS) issued on May 20, 2025. Said mitigating measures are as follows:
a. Prior to civil construction plan approval, the applicant shall be required to submit a FINAL Geotechnical Assessment, prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington. Additionally, the applicant/contractor shall be required to adhere to the recommendations of the FINAL Geotechnical Assessment. Prior to granting occupancy permits, the applicant shall provide a letter from the project engineer to verify that final project grading has been completed consistent with the approved grading plans; that all recommendations outlined in the geotechnical assessment and subsequent amendments have been followed; and that all fill has been properly placed.
b. If at any time during construction archaeological resources are observed in the project area, work shall be temporarily suspended at that location and a professional archaeologist shall document and assess the discovery. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and all concerned tribes shall be contacted for any issues involving Native American sites. If project activities expose human remains, either in the form of burials or isolated bones or teeth, or other mortuary items, work in that area shall be stopped immediately. Local law enforcement, DAHP, and affected tribes shall be immediately contacted. No additional excavation shall be undertaken until a process has been agreed upon by these parties, and no exposed human remains should be left unattended.
c. Applicant shall comply with the conditions of the Traffic Concurrency Recommendation (Exhibit 028) dated May 15, 2025.
Responsible Official: Jeff Wilson, AICP, Interim Community Development Director
For project information, please contact:
Amy Hess, Senior Planner
(360) 363-8215
ahess@marysvillewa.gov